Studio DERA is an architecture practice founded in London by Max Dewdney and Marcel Rahm. The practice create finely crafted, joyful spaces that seamlessly integrate beauty and functionality. From their London-based practice, they deliver complex public and private commissions across the UK and internationally — ranging from bespoke homes to transformational educational, cultural and community projects.
With over twenty years of professional experience, combined with academic roles at the University of Greenwich and The Bartlett School of Architecture, UCL, Studio DERA brings both practical expertise and academic insight to their work. The practice also undertakes material and performance research and development, with a particular focus on natural materials and environmentally driven building design, developing innovative solutions that enhance efficiency, durability, and user experience.
Their approach is holistic and collaborative, combining open-minded creativity with rigorous problem-solving. This enables Studio DERA to unlock challenging sites and craft spaces that are both purposeful and poetic.
