Home Builder Awards 2021

47 Home Builder Awards 2021 BUILD he team at Iketecture specialise in designing homes for real people, offices for game changing companies, places of worship for engaging communities, and education facilities that shape the minds of our future leaders. Affiliated with the ARB, RIBA, Passivhaus, and the PlanningPortal coupled with being the recipient for a variety of awards, such as the House of the Year, Best Service, and the People’s Choice, are testament not to just take our words for it. Happy Homes Iketecture’s unique ‘Happy Homes’ approach ensures nothing is missed and no opportunities to fulfil their client’s aspirations are wasted. It has been tested and proven to culminate in a Happy Home with the true ‘wow’ factor. Their client focused approach engages with clients with an open mindset and no preconceptions or ideas, until their experts are able to see through their clients eyes to truly understand their aspirations, before introducing design philosophies, which has been critical to the success of each project. A BetterWorld Iketecture believes that architecture has the power for individuals to live in true freedom whilst saving our planet. Specialising in self- sustaining architecture that involves designing homes that perform better and sympathetically uses eco-technology to create homes that not only inspire and provide financial freedom, but also facilitate mental, physical and spiritual wellbeing throughout, whatever the size, function, or demands of the space, place, or building. A Focus On Continuous Improvement In 2005 (over 15 years ago), the Iketecture team published a research white paper highlighting the benefits of 3D integration and using Building Information technology (BIM) and Virtual Reality (VR) in the design process. Since then, BIM and VR have become their way of life for design development, communication, and collaboration. As a result, Iketecture is able to optimally serve its clients, many of whom share the Iketecture passion for innovation and advancement in design. Ranging from the first-time buyer to the homeowner, the property investor or developer to the local authority, the Iketecture clientele is as rich and diverse as its portfolio of projects. Embracing Challenges As Opportunities While many businesses have been hit hard during the pandemic, Iketecture has been privileged to use this time to grow and utilise the ‘new normal’ as an opportunity for new architecture to get Iketecture is a multi award-winning RIBA Chartered Architectural Practice that is well-renowned for its passion for people, architecture, and design. They are the new architectural face for progressive thinking, and exciting execution, with an innovative philosophy that has proven to generate spectacular modern spaces that capture the imagination, lift spirits, and bring joy to those who use them. T back to basics and serve the need for our homes to accommodate multi- purpose living without compromise. This challenge to create a harmonious and seamless interaction between practical, beautiful and energising is one the company relishes and is seizing with both hands. ProjectsTo Inspire Iketecture is currently engaged in several exciting projects, such as three Happy Homes for three talented brothers, each wanting their home to show their unique personality and tailored to their individual and family lifestyles. Iketecture was thrilled to be chosen, a previous award-winning project was the inspiration for this collaboration and ultimately led the brothers to choose Iketecture as the ideal architectural practice to make their dreams and more, a reality. The team is also working on a new self-sustaining home and a 10- unit development in South East London, both of which are inspired by one of Iketecture’s earlier award-winning projects. Why Iketecture? The company offers the following benefits: • A unique ‘Beginner’s Mind’ approach – Iketecture will only put pen to paper once they fully understand your needs, wants, and aspirations. • Human Centered Design – Iketecture is more than a look (aesthetics of form), it is more of a ‘feeling’ and a ‘being’. Each design move employed by the company is led by the desired experience of the users of space, place, or building. • Dedicated Client Liaison – Taking pride in customer service, Iketecture have a client liaison as part of the team that is dedicated to keeping in contact with their clients to ensure their needs are always met. • Technology – Iketecture emphasise that Technology is not a design tool, but is rather a communicative tool that they use to communicate design from the earliest of stages and to ultimately demystify the architecture and construction process. A love for people, great buildings, innovative design, and their desire to be the creative answer to modern living, working, and being, is what builds the company’s future as a driving force in the future landscape of architecture and design. Contact: Ike Obanye Company: Iketecture Web: www.iketecture.com Jan21501 Most Dynamic Architectural Practice - UK