ARCHITECTURAL DESIGN · INTERIOR DESIGN · PROJECT MANAGEMENT
Discover What Space Can Become
Architectural thinking and refined interiors come together to create spaces with character, purpose and a strong sense of place.
OUR EXPERTISE
Expertise from Concept to Completion
Architectural Design & Drawings
Transforming ideas into carefully considered spaces through thoughtful design, proportion and architectural detail.
Interior Design
Creating refined, cohesive interiors where materials, colour, furniture and detail come together with purpose.
Space Planning & Layout Design
Making every square metre work intelligently through considered layouts, natural flow and a clear understanding of how the space will be used.
Measured Building Surveys
Accurately documenting the existing property to create a reliable foundation for design development and technical drawings.
HMO Design & Layouts
Reimagining shared living through smarter layouts, better flow and balancing functionality and the experience of the people who will live there.
Building Regulations & Building Control
Developing the technical drawings and information required to take the design forward for Building Regulations and Building Control review.
Construction Details & Specifications
Translating design intent into carefully resolved construction details, material specifications and information for delivery on site.
Styling & Photography
Styling completed spaces and coordinating professional photography to present each project at its best for portfolios, property marketing and promotion.
Contract Administration
Providing structured oversight of the building contract during construction, helping maintain quality, manage key processes and protect the design intent.
IN OUR ELEMENT
Spaces We’ve Brought to Life
A selection of projects demonstrating how considered architectural design, intelligent space planning and refined interiors can unlock the potential of a property.
From initial survey and layout development through technical design, construction and final styling, each project reflects our integrated approach to design and delivery.
- CURZON STREET, RG30 1DA
3-bed, 1-bath transformed into a 6-bed, 6-ensuite HMO · Proposed 7-bed, 7-ensuite scheme, subject to planning approval
Purchase Price
£303,000
Stamp Duty & Legal Fees
£20,300
Date of Purchase
October 2025
Turn-Key Service Fees
£54,000
Consultant & Compliance Fees
£12,000
Refurbishment & Build Costs
£205,000
- CATHERINE STREET RG30 1DG
3-bed, 1-bath transformed into a 6-bed, 6-ensuite HMO · Proposed 7-bed, 7-ensuite scheme, subject to planning approval
Purchase Price
£310,000
Stamp Duty & Legal Fees
£21,000
Date of Purchase
November 2025
Turn-Key Service Fees
£54,000
Consultant & Compliance Fees
£12,000
Refurbishment & Build Costs
£179,000
- CURZON STREET , READING RG30 1DA
3-bed, 1-bath transformed into a 6-bed, 6-ensuite HMO
Purchase Price
£300,000
Stamp Duty & Legal Fees
£13,000
Date of Purchase
March 2023
Turn-Key Service Fees
£33,150
Consultant & Compliance Fees
£10,200
Refurbishment & Build Costs
£180,000
OUR DESIGN PHILOSOPHY
Our Idea of a Beautiful Space
1
Beauty with Purpose
Every line, material and detail serves a reason — balancing visual character with everyday functionality.
2
Space That Flows
We shape layouts around movement, light and proportion, creating spaces that feel natural, open and thoughtfully connected.
3
Designed Around You
No two spaces — or the people behind them — are the same. We listen, understand and translate your vision into a space that feels uniquely yours.
4
Considered to the Last Detail
From architectural form to interior finishes, we think about the whole space — creating one cohesive design from the first idea to the final detail.
5
Designing Beautiful Spaces.
That is the RDS philosophy.
Your Space, Reimagined
Imagine What Your Space Could Become.
Every beautiful space begins with an idea. Whether you’re transforming, extending or starting from something entirely new, let’s explore the possibilities and shape a space that feels beautifully considered — and distinctly yours.
HOW WE WORK
A RIBA-Led Design Journey
Our design process follows the RIBA Plan of Work — the industry‑recognised framework developed by the Royal Institute of British Architects. It guides projects from the first idea and brief through design, technical development, construction and handover.
1
Strategic Definition · Preparation & Briefing
We explore the property, your ambitions and the project requirements — establishing a clear, informed brief before design begins.
2
Concept Design · Spatial Coordination
Ideas become architecture. We develop the concept, layouts and spatial strategy, progressing the design towards planning or lawful development submissions where required.
3
Technical Design
The design evolves into coordinated technical information — Building Regulations, construction details, specifications and consultant input — ready for tendering and construction.
4
Manufacturing & Construction · Handover
We can continue supporting the project through construction, helping coordinate design and contract information through to Practical Completion and handover.
5
Use
The project moves from drawing board to everyday life — where the success of the design is ultimately experienced.
Start With an Idea
Tell Us About the Space You’re Imagining.
Every beautiful space starts with a conversation. Share your ideas, your property and what you’d love to achieve — and let’s explore how thoughtful architectural and interior design can bring your vision to life.
+44 7874 057076
info@readingdesignstudio.co.uk
our office
5 Knighton Close Reading, RG4 7SZ
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