At Design Rationale , we’re proud to join the industry in celebrating Quality Week -a time to reflect on the importance of quality in everything we do, particularly within the construction sector. Quality isn’t just a target for us; it’s a culture that drives how we design, collaborate, and deliver. In recent months, we’ve seen an encouraging increase in factory visits and inspections carried out by our Quality Managers and Project Managers . This hands-on approach is alread

At Design Rationale, we believe wellbeing thrives when teamwork, creativity, and a touch of fun come together. For Octobers event,  our team swapped working stations for a new kind of challenge , An Escape Room adventure designed to boost wellbeing, collaboration, and connection. Teams came together to crack codes, solve riddles, and uncover hidden clues - all while racing against the clock. The room was filled with laughter, teamwork, and plenty of “aha!” moments as colleagu

We are proud to announce that we’ve been awarded a Health & Safety Award by Mace, for our outstanding performance on the Heathrow Terminal 5 project. As a bespoke architectural glass and metalwork subcontractor, safety is at the heart of everything we do from design and fabrication to installation. This recognition highlights our team’s unwavering commitment to maintaining the highest standards of health, safety, and wellbeing on site. The award reflects the dedication and pr

At Design Rationale, our pursuit of excellence in bespoke architectural glass and metalwork is underpinned by the strength of our long-standing partnerships. One of our most valued and enduring collaborators is LS Fabrications, based in Welwyn Garden City. We recently had the pleasure of revisiting their facilities a site that has become a cornerstone in the realisation of many of our most ambitious projects. Our partnership with LS spans over three decades, during which time

U pholding Our Pledge to Sustainability, Safety, and Exemplary Construction Standards At Design Rationale, we hold steadfast to the belief that exceptional design must be intrinsically linked with environmental stewardship and the safeguarding of human well-being. It is with great pride and a sense of earnest responsibility that we announce our attainment of the ISO 14001 (Environmental Management) and ISO 45001 (Occupational Health and Safety) certifications-internationally

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We would like to take a moment to congratulate Louie Tigwell and Jason Brown of Design Rationale on delivering an excellent presentation...

At Design Rationale, Quality and Compliance secures our strength in the market. At Design Rationale, we ensure that every piece of our...

We’re proud to congratulate Trevor Parkhouse  on receiving a Quality Award from  Mace for his exceptional work at Heathrow Terminal 4. As...

Notably, the claddings At Gass Hall Exhibition Birmingham museum  were sketched by hand by Simon Rivers-Bland ,  who is renowned for his...

At Design Rationale HQ we brought a spirited twist to team wellness with a competitive darts challenge. Colleagues stepped up to the oche...

At Design Rationale, Wellness is more than a buzzword, it’s part of our culture. In June, our team took a break from the screens and hit...

In May 2025, the Design Rationale team traded desks for the driver’s seat with a full day of Go-kart racing. The event brought everyone...

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