# CDC Studio

CDC Studio is an architect in Cambridge. Rated 5.0/5 from 17 public reviews across 1 review source. This is the MyTrustedTraders public-evidence profile for this trader, with independent reviews, credentials and registry data from named public sources, no ads, and no paid placement.

Trust Score: 38 out of 100 (building a public record). The score rests on rated 5.0 from 17 reviews.

Operating since at least 2015 (11 years), according to an independent source, not just their own word.

## 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. ([Their website](http://www.cdcstudio.co.uk), [Houzz](https://www.houzz.co.uk/professionals/architects-and-architectural-designers/cdc-studio-pfvwgb-pf~1199907240))

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. ([Trust scorecard](https://mytrustedtraders.com/traders/cdc-studio-2#trust-scorecard), [Houzz](https://www.houzz.co.uk/professionals/architects-and-architectural-designers/cdc-studio-pfvwgb-pf~1199907240))

_From public sources, July 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.

## Public review evidence (by source)
| Source | Average rating | Reviews |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Houzz | 5.0/5 | 17 |

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.

## Trades
Architect, Builder

## Services they list
_Listed on public sources or the business's own website; check directly that they cover your job before you book:_
- Accessible Design
- Annexe Design & Construction
- Architectural Design
- Architectural Drawings
- Basement Conversion
- Basement Design
- Bathroom Design
- Boot Room Design
- Building Conservation
- Building Design
- Complete Kitchen Renovation
- Custom Build Homes

## Awards & recognition
- 3× Best of Houzz winner (2021, 2016, 2015)

## What we checked, and when
_What MyTrustedTraders independently checked for this business (verified items only):_
- Review volume: MyTrustedTraders shows 17 public reviews on this profile. (via MyTrustedTraders public listing)
- Public listing spread: MyTrustedTraders shows 1 public listing for this trader. (via MyTrustedTraders public listing)
- Business identity: MyTrustedTraders shows public business identity data with operating status unknown. (via MyTrustedTraders public listing)
- Contact phone: MyTrustedTraders shows a public phone contact on this profile. (via MyTrustedTraders public listing)
- Website: MyTrustedTraders shows a public website for this trader. (via MyTrustedTraders public listing)
- Current credentials shown: MyTrustedTraders shows 1 current credential on this profile. (via Public credential evidence)

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## Credentials & sources
- Credentials shown: 1
  - Royal Institute of British Architects: the Royal Institute of British Architects, the chartered professional body for architects
- Companies House status: Unknown
- Website online since 2018 (verified via public domain registry)
- Evidence held from: Houzz, Royal Institute of British Architects
- Public evidence last checked May 2026

## What this business says about itself
_Self-declared on the trader's own website, not independently verified:_
- Established: 2011 (15 years in business)

## Before you hire an architect
_What to check when choosing this kind of trade (general guidance, not a claim about this business):_
- 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.
- Ask to see a portfolio of completed work like yours, plus recent references you can contact.
- Check the credentials and registrations that matter for this work, and that they are current.

## Contact
- Phone: 01223 262413
- Website: http://www.cdcstudio.co.uk

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