Public evidence profile · Checked May 2026

CDC Studio

ArchitectCambridge5.017 reviews · 1 independent public source
Credentials & registries
Royal Institute of British Architects
Awards & recognition
1 independent award

Evidence summary

Based in Cambridge, this team of architects serves clients across the South East, London, and surrounding counties. They are committed to excellence in architecture and the built environment, focusing on clear design ideas and craftsmanship.

The studio offers a wide range of services including home renovations, house extensions, and new home builds. Their work is recognised for its focus on sustainable design and high-quality architectural planning.

From public sources, July 2026

Trust Score
38out of 100
Building a public record
  • Rated 5.0 from 17 reviews
  • 1 credential shown

Worth checking: Architects Register

How this score is worked out
Rating5.0 / 5
Review volumeLow · 17
Independent sources1 independent public source
Credentials1 credential shown

How this score is made up

What customers say28.2 of 60
Independent checks8.6 of 30
Track record1.3 of 10
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  • Licences and credentials4.3 of 10.3
  • Ways to reach them3.4 of 3.4
  • Reviewed on more than one site0 of 5.1
  • Registered company details0 of 5.1
  • Photos of their work0 of 4.3
  • Industry recognition0.9 of 1.7

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What we can verify about CDC Studio

2 checks

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Credentials & registriesRoyal Institute of British ArchitectsSee detail →Awards & recognition1 independent awardSee detail →
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Credentials and checks

Credentials, licences and vetting

Credentials and associations

Credentials and memberships

1

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Independent recognition

Awards & recognition

3× Best of Houzz winner (2021, 2016, 2015)

Best of Houzz is an annual award from the home-renovation platform Houzz, given to the professionals its community rates most highly for design or customer service.

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Source-listed gallery

Photos listed on Houzz

1 photo

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Reviews · public evidence

What customers say

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5.0out of 5
17 reviews in public evidence
Where these reviews are published
  • Houzz17 reviews · 5.0 avg
Local context

Rated 5.0, above the local average for architects in Cambridge

Across 32 architects in Cambridge, the typical rating is 4.9 out of 5. We compare against the same businesses a homeowner would find searching for this trade locally.

Sources

Where this information comes from

3 named public sources

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Public evidence last checked May 2026

About

A team of architects based in Cambridge, UK, also serving London, the South East, Hertfordshire, Bedfordshire, Northampton, Corby, Bury St.Edmunds, Ely. CDC studio is committed to excellence in architecture and the built environment. We believe that good design is allied closely with the process of making and craftsmanship and the quality of any built form depends greatly on clear, well-communicated design ideas.

Services they list

Accessible DesignAnnexe Design & ConstructionArchitectural DesignArchitectural DrawingsBasement ConversionBasement DesignBathroom DesignBoot Room DesignBuilding ConservationBuilding DesignComplete Kitchen RenovationCustom Build Homes

Listed on public sources or the business's own website; check directly that they cover your job before you book.

What this business says about itself
From their own website

What this business says about itself

  • Established: 2011 (15 years in business)

Accreditations it displays. Confirm each is current on the official register before you hire:

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Independent checks

About this business

How long they've really been tradingOperating since at least 2015 (11 years), according to an independent source, not just their own word.
They say, established2011Award-winning since2015Website online since2018
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What to check before you hire

Worth checking yourself
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Only someone on the Architects Registration Board (ARB) register may legally call themselves an 'architect' in the UK. Ask for their ARB number and check it free at arb.org.uk. An 'architectural designer' or 'technologist' is a different, unregistered role (often capable, but not the same protection).
Agree how they charge before any work starts (a percentage of the build cost, a fixed fee, or an hourly rate) and exactly which stages it covers (concept design, planning application, building-regulations drawings, work on site), so there are no surprises later.
Confirm what they will actually handle versus what is excluded (the planning application, the building-control drawings, and whether they will administer the builder's contract on site), and get it, and a portfolio of similar projects, in writing.

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Common questions about CDC Studio

Is CDC Studio a legitimate business?

CDC Studio has 17 independent public reviews, rated 5 out of 5. This is independent public evidence gathered from named public sources (no ads, no paid placement), not a guarantee of workmanship. If anything here is out of date, the business can request a correction.

What do customers say about CDC Studio?

CDC Studio has 17 public reviews, averaging 5 out of 5. The reviews section shows the aggregate rating, review volume, and review source information we hold.

How do I know CDC Studio's reviews are genuine?

CDC Studio's 17 public reviews come from a named public review source. MyTrustedTraders brings this public evidence together with no ads and no paid placement: we show the review source information and aggregate rating we hold rather than selling rankings, so you can weigh the evidence for yourself.

Is CDC Studio qualified and accredited?

We hold 1 independently sourced credential for CDC Studio, including Royal Institute of British Architects. Each is attributed to the body that issued it in the credentials section. For example, Royal Institute of British Architects is the Royal Institute of British Architects, the chartered professional body for architects.

Has CDC Studio won any awards?

CDC Studio holds 1 independent award, including 3× Best of Houzz winner (2021, 2016, 2015). These are third-party awards: recognition that has to be won, not self-issued.

What does CDC Studio specialise in?

CDC Studio lists specialist services including Accessible Design, Annexe Design & Construction, Architectural Design, Architectural Drawings, Basement Conversion, Basement Design. If your job is one of these, look for it in their listed services or ask them to confirm for your project.

When was CDC Studio's website registered?

CDC Studio's website has been online since 2018, according to the public domain registry. This dates the website, not necessarily when the business began trading.

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