DEDRAFT are architectural and interiors studio based in North London.
Founded in 2010 by practice director Grant Straghan we approach each project with a vision for imaginative yet functional design. Our strong focus is not only to design – but to build, bringing projects to fruition addressing issues of the everyday and at every scale. Each project seeks to respond to the key parameters of context, influential aspects of use and vitally the client brief. A well written brief is front-and-centre and enables design solutions to develop organically to create humane, functional and tactile spaces that enrich the user experience.
Our aim is to produce simple, well-crafted spaces manipulating natural light and using materials rich in character to create responsive and timeless spaces in which clients can enjoy both the broader and intimate experience appreciating the route taken and choices made to achieve their aspirations.
One of the foremost features of the studio is our desire to build up a close client-architect relationship allowing us to translate and respond architecturally to every aspect of the brief – no matter how complex.
Our approach involves collaborations with other designers and consultants which we feel provide an enriched and stimulating design process as well as creating those timeless and responsive pieces of architecture. DEDRAFT have experience in many sectors including residential, both new-build and refurbishment, social housing, interiors, retail, commercial fit-out, and landscape design.
Grant Straghan – Director ARB
Grant studied at Hull School of Architecture completing his diploma in 2003 and receiving the ‘Cliff Hansford Award’ for Landscape Architecture in 2000. He worked as a project architect at a number of UK practices including DMFK Architects in London, Studio BAAD in West Yorkshire, MAP Architects in Belfast and the GHM Group in Leeds.
Past Collaborators
Tom Atkinson
Nia Manoylo
Antony Plumb
Connie Pidsley
Anisa Rahman
Maria Kuosmanen
Joseph Marshall
Stephanie Choi
Ennis Jalal
Man Yee Li
Cristina Pastor Morate
Nathaniel Amissah
Diana Grecu
Current Collaborators
Alex Robertson – Architect ARB
Alex studied at the University of Westminster and University of Greenwich, graduating with his diploma and qualifying as an architect in 2023. He has previously worked in the residential sector gaining extensive experience on extension, refurbishment and new-build projects. Alex is also a party wall surveyor and a member of FPWS. Alex joined DEDRAFT in September 2023.
Antoni Nedelchev – Part 2 Arch Assistant
Antoni studied at the University of Nottingham and the National University of Singapore before completing his BArch with first-class honours. He later joined Weston Williamson + Partners and worked on infrastructure and large scale residential projects. Antoni returned to Nottingham for his MArch and graduated in 2022. He joined the team at DEDRAFT later that year and has since been gaining invaluable experience on demanding residential projects across the London and the South. He is currently progressing towards professional accreditation.
Job Vacancies
- display strong creative skills as well as clear visual and verbal communication
- display strong technical knowledge and the ability to convey this to the wider project team and on-site
- utilise 2D/3D software as well as hand drawings to convey coherent ideas and detailing
- work independently, with confidence, and as part of a team
- display a passion for the wider architectural / art discourse