Public evidence profile · Checked May 2026

Studio DuB

ArchitectEdinburgh5.08 reviews · 1 independent public source
Credentials & registries
RIBA
Awards & recognition
1 independent award
Trust Score
31out of 100
Building a public record
  • Rated 5.0 from 8 reviews
  • 1 credential shown

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How this score is worked out
Rating5.0 / 5
Review volumeLow · 8
Independent sources1 independent public source
Credentials1 credential shown

How this score is made up

What customers say23.6 of 60
Independent checks5.3 of 30
Track record2.6 of 10
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  • Licences and credentials1.5 of 10.3
  • Ways to reach them2.9 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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Credentials and checks

Credentials, licences and vetting

Credentials and associations

Credentials and memberships

1

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Independent recognition

Awards & recognition

Best of Houzz winner (2021)

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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Photos listed on Houzz

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Reviews · public evidence

What customers say

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5.0out of 5
8 reviews in public evidence
Where these reviews are published
  • Houzz8 reviews · 5.0 avg
Local context

Rated 5.0, above the local average for architects in Edinburgh

Across 25 architects in Edinburgh, the typical rating is 4.7 out of 5. We compare against the same businesses a homeowner would find searching for this trade locally.

Sources

Where this information comes from

2 named public sources

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Public evidence last checked May 2026

About

We are an architecture, interiors and urban design practice interested in the dialogue between old and new in built form and landscape. Our approach is a holistic one involving historical and analytical analysis of the site. Our strength lies in getting to the nub of issues through investigation, dialogue and presentation of clear inclusive concepts. Studio DuB was formed in 2006 out of the office of Duffy & Batt (established 1993) to promote excellence in architecture, urban and interior design. Award-winning work is informed by an approach that is innovative, practical and stimulating. Sustainability is a thread that has run through the work of the office since the outset. Studio DuB create award-winning high-quality architecture across the disciplines of architectural, interior and urban design. Our proven track record demonstrates rigorous project control, considerably added property value and above all a calmness of attitude throughout the process. We offer navigable walk-throughs & movies of design proposals, a sensitive ear and both architecture and design counselling. The practice occupies office space in one of our own projects, The Press, a successful city centre project which brought new life to the former printing press of Edinburgh University. The Press was included in the portfolio for the Architect of the Year submission -the practice making the final six-at the BD Regeneration Awards, 2004 and was commended in the Saltire Awards the same year. Recent accolades include winner of Best Proposed Building for Dingleton Boilerhouse, Melrose, at the Roses Design Awards.

Services they list

3D RenderingArchitectural DesignArchitectural DrawingsBuilding ConservationBuilding DesignDesign ConsultationEco HomesHeritage ConsultancyHome RenovationHouse ExtensionsHouse RestorationNew Home Build

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Independent checks

About this business

How long they've really been tradingThey state they've been established since 1993, but the earliest independent source we can find is 2021. Worth asking them about the gap.
They say, established1993Award-winning since2021
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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 Studio DuB

Is Studio DuB a legitimate business?

Studio DuB has 8 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 Studio DuB?

Studio DuB has 8 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 Studio DuB's reviews are genuine?

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Is Studio DuB qualified and accredited?

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

Has Studio DuB won any awards?

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

What does Studio DuB specialise in?

Studio DuB lists specialist services including 3D Rendering, Architectural Design, Architectural Drawings, Building Conservation, Building Design, Design Consultation. If your job is one of these, look for it in their listed services or ask them to confirm for your project.