services
research
sustainability
architecture
We offer a full range of services in science and commercial sectors as below.
SECTORS
DDRA specialises in the design of high-performance scientific environments, delivering spaces that accelerate discovery and industrial innovation. We focus on user-centred workflows, regulatory compliance, energy efficiency, and future-ready modularity, essential for fast-moving scientific and tech organisations.
Our expertise includes:
- Laboratories (research, analytical, QC, GxP)
- Biocontainment facilities (BSL-2 / BSL-3 / specialist environments)
- Clean Manufacturing facilities
- Pharmaceutical Research & Production
- Translational Research (healthcare & clinical innovation)
- Advanced Manufacturing & Logistics
- Data Centres & Digital Infrastructure
We support large-scale infrastructure and urban development with a forward-looking approach grounded in sustainability, resilience, and long-term systems thinking. Our interdisciplinary method ensures that environmental, technical, and social dimensions align seamlessly to create durable, intelligent ecosystems.
Our capabilities include:
- Energy infrastructure
- Complex masterplanning
- Integrated environmental strategies
- Urban development frameworks
For private and commercial clients, we deliver architecture that combines design quality, operational efficiency, and long-term value. Our approach ensures that every project, from highly technical facilities to human-centred spaces, is functional, adaptable, and strategically aligned with the client’s goals.
We work across:
- luxurious Private development
- Office and workplace environments
- Mixed-use developments
- Commercial and retail spaces
- Bespoke private projects
SERVICES
Preparation of drawings and specifications, planning and building regulations submissions, design development, contract administration, and oversight of construction works, in accordance with the standards of the Architects Registration Board (ARB) and applicable UK legislation as well european standard.
We offer comprehensive standalone architectural design services tailored to meet project-specific needs at any stage. These include thorough site analysis, conceptual and developed design, and the preparation of planning and building regulations drawings, along with all related documentation. Our work is consistently delivered in accordance with the Architects Registration Board (ARB) Code of Conduct and complies fully with all relevant UK statutory requirements, ensuring both design integrity and regulatory compliance.
Collaborative business arrangement between two or more professional design entities or individuals, formed for the purpose of jointly delivering architectural and/or design services. Each partner contributes resources, expertise, and shares responsibility, liability, and profits in accordance with the terms set out in the partnership agreement and in compliance with relevant UK professional and legal standards.
Evaluation of the design and technical information at a defined project stage (e.g., RIBA Stage 3 or 4), conducted to ensure compliance with applicable regulations, technical standards, client requirements, and coordination across disciplines. The review identifies risks, design inconsistencies, and necessary adjustments before progression to the next stage of the project.
We offer Due Diligence services to clients seeking comprehensive technical input at the inception stage of a project. Our support includes lease agreement review, technical and regulatory assessments, and guidance to help clients make informed decisions and reduce risks before project commitment.
The Origin Partnership is a collaborative architectural consortium founded on the principles of multi-level cooperation and interdisciplinary design. Emerging in 2019 as a response to disruptive changes in architecture and technology, it was officially established in 2020 by three independent yet experienced agencies: Triptyque (Franco-Brazilian), DDRA (Anglo-French), and later joined by Cctech (Anglo-European) in 2021. The partnership became a formal company in 2023. With each agency bringing 20 to 30 years of expertise, Origin combines a diverse skill set to address complex challenges in science, research, healthcare, and technology through a shared design methodology and collaborative work ethic.