Archinect - Features 2024-11-15T02:09:11-05:00 https://archinect.com/features/article/150041850/dedraft-a-practice-of-three-tucked-away-in-london-fields-discuss-the-benefits-of-a-smaller-practice-and-taking-a-more-personal-approach deDraft, a Practice of Three Tucked Away in London Fields, Discuss the Benefits of a Smaller Practice and Taking a More Personal Approach Ellen Hancock 2017-12-25T09:00:00-05:00 >2017-12-30T12:15:07-05:00 <img src="https://archinect.gumlet.io/uploads/zq/zqfulydfq001phwe.jpg?fit=crop&auto=compress%2Cformat&enlarge=true&w=1200" border="0" /><p>Grant Straghan founded <a href="https://archinect.com/deDraft" target="_blank">deDraft</a> in 2010 after studying at Hull School of Architecture and working for practices across the UK including <a href="https://archinect.com/firms/cover/34030741/map-architects" target="_blank">MAP Architects</a> in Belfast, GHM Group&nbsp;in Leeds and DMFK Architects in London. Now a solid team of three, and seven years in, they work closely together to&nbsp;create 'imaginative yet functional' design, mostly residential for now but with their sights set on much bigger things.&nbsp;</p> <p>For this <a href="https://archinect.com/features/tag/845829/small-studio-snapshots" target="_blank">Small Studio Snapshot</a> feature, we spoke to the team about the benefits of staying small and how their studio set up supports their creativity.&nbsp;</p>