Q1 2020 BONIAN misr® - 25 Years of Toil with Pride and Spirit Celebrating its Silver Anniversary after twenty-five years of remarkable performance and superior dedication, BONIAN misr® is the recipient of Egypt’s ‘Most Outstanding Multidisciplinary Architecture Firm’ in the 2020 Design and Build Award. Here we discover how this firm has forged an indelible reputation that exquisitely represents what it means to create art from the heart. Also in this issue: The Virtual Future of Architecture ‘Making Every Home a DreamHome’ BeeByte Software Solutions
BUILD Q1 2020 2 Happy New Year and welcome to the Q1 issue of BUILD Magazine. As always, we endeavour to be your source for all the latest news and features from across the global construction and property industries. This issue has a rather fitting theme for the first instalment of 2020 – new approaches, innovation, and forward thinking. After all, having one eye turned towards the future is one of the keys to weathering uncertainty in business. Innovation is certainly one word that encapsulates BONIAN misr, our cover feature for this issue. Despite working in the architectural sphere for some 25 years, they have grown and thrived through a unique ability to showcase constant creativity. Through their impressive and prodigious work, they have continued to push the boundaries of the industry with projects that enrich the environment around it. Elsewhere, we profile the work of BeeByte Software Solutions. BeeByte are guiding the future of architecture through their ground-breaking technological applications. Utilising the power of Epic Games’s Unreal Engine 4, they can render highly detailed visual environments that guide architectural and construction development. Whilst this is an area of the industry that is just beginning to be capitalised on, it’s an area with an incredibly promising future ahead of it and BeeByte look set to be technological harbingers to a new era on the greater build landscape. Read inside to find out more. Meanwhile, the team here at BUILD magazine sincerely hope that you enjoy reading this issue. We hope to hear from you soon. Laura Brookes, Senior Editor Phone: +44 (0) 203 920 0082 Email: [email protected] Website: www.build-review.com AI Global Media, Ltd. (AI) takes reasonable measures to ensure the quality of the information on this web site. However, AI will not assume any legal liability or responsibility for the accuracy, correctness or completeness of any information that is available through this web site. If errors are brought to our attention, we will try to correct them. The information available through the website and our partner publications is for your general information and use and is not intended to address any particular finance or investment requirements. In particular, the information does not constitute any form of advice or recommendation by us or any of our partner publications and is not intended to be relied upon by users in making or refraining from making any investment or financial decisions. Appropriate independent advice should be obtained before making any such decision. Any arrangement made between you and any third party named in the site is at your sole risk and responsibility.
Q1 2020 BUILD 3 4. News 6. BONIAN misr® - 25 Years of Toil with Pride and Spirit 8. Bedfordshire and Beyond: Delivering Dental Excellence 10. The Virtual Future of Architecture 12. Sharing Stories Through Space 13. Build Your Dream 14. Building Belfast’s Future 15. Celebrating Capita’s Capital Thinking 17. Serbian Sisters Secure Success 18. ideograf Mark Out Success 19. Building Dreams of Luxury Living 20. Building The Highways Of The Future 21. Consulting The Experts 23. Fostering A Better World For Future Generations 24. West London’s Leading Property Developers 25. Creating Sincere Spaces 26. Supreme Spray Drying Solution 27. German Engineering at its Finest 29. Geodetic: Best Real Estate Consultancy - Warsaw 30. Trust In The Best 31. ‘Making Every Home a DreamHome’ 32. BoardRE: Most Innovative Mortgage Company 2019 - Rocky Mountain States 33. To Infinity and Beyond! 34. Boutique Firm Providing Grand Solutions 35. One-Stop-Solution 36. Heaven on Earth – Coastal Luxury Living 37. An Unforgettable Real Estate Experience BEST OF BUILD 40. Lanserhof at the Arts Club: Medical Wellness in Central London 42. Commissioning Excellence 43. Rising Higher 44. The Light at the End 45. An Astounding Artificial Alternative 46. Exploring the Unexplored and Never Before Seen 47. Brazilian Brilliance 48. Emerging technology that could transform the construction industry 50. Shining a Light on British Success 52. Time Marches On 53. The Architecture of Ideas 54. Winners’ Listings Contents
BUILD Q1 2020 News EDCO Capital is pleased to announce that it has partnered with Inovalis Group to acquire the Convergence building in Rueil-Malmaison, the extension of Paris La Défense, which boasts more than 25,000m2 of office space and is fully let to Danone. The development of the Convergence building was launched by Inovalis in 2005 when it acquired full ownership of the site and commenced the demolition of the existing obsolete building in view of the development of this large-scale project carried out in association with sustainable real estate developer Pitch Promotion. Work began the fall of 2018 and is projected to complete in May 2020. The site, situated at 17-19 rue des Deux Gares, has excellent access to transport links and is only a few metres from an RER A station and three minutes from the A86. The building has seven floors and will provide 24,997m2 of office and services space as well as 255m2 of retail space. Two levels of parking offer 330 parking spaces. The development in the heart of the Rueil-Malmaison was designed by architects ORY et Associés. The project aims to obtain France’s HQE certification with an ‘Excellent’ and a BREEAM passport at the ‘Very Good’ level. Danone has leased the entire building for a 12-year term and will enjoy double floor ceiling heights, alternative workspaces, terraces as well as integrated services such as restaurants, an auditorium, fitness facilities, a cafeteria and more than 1,000m2 of interior gardens. Samer Abu Aker, Chief Executive Officer at SEDCO Capital, said: “This acquisition is perfectly aligned with our strategy of targeting opportunities in the most liquid European markets offering sustainable returns and opportunity for growth over the long term.” Sherif Selim, Executive Vice President & Head of Global Real Estate at SEDCO Capital, says: “Paris continues to be an attractive destination and the office market continues to experience growth from occupiers. We believe that the transport-oriented location along with the superior quality of the building space and amenities means we will see future growth.” Stéphane Amine, President of Inovalis Group, says: “This off-market investment demonstrates our confidence in the Changing Spaces SEDCO Capital partners with Inovalis Group to acquire the Convergence Building in Rueil-Malmaison, Paris. S prospects for the development of new office property in the mature business districts of Greater Paris, where we have been positioning our investment funds since 2011. Leased to a first-class group, this complex meets the specifications of our investment criteria in terms of profile, location and marketing. We are delighted to be partnering with SEDCO Capital, who is making its second acquisition in France. SEDCO Capital thus becomes a strategic partner of our group.” Inovalis and SEDCO Capital were advised by the notary firm Oudot et Associés, the law firm Linklaters as well as by Workman Turnbull for the technical audit. The financing is provided by BayernLB and PBB Deutsche Pfandbriefbank. The seller was advised by the notary office of Wargny Katz.
construction technology company landed media coverage from Business Insider after becoming a Newswire Earned Media Advantage Guided Tour customer. The construction technology company helps contractors easily process their payment. With the help of the Newswire team, who implemented a strategic Earned Media Advantage Plan (EMAP), the company was recognized by Business Insider. The plan, developed by an Earned Media Advantage Strategist (EMAS), created a unique strategy for the construction technology company to help promote its brand message to top media contacts and target their customer audience. “Focusing and implementing the right plan and sending it out to the right people at the right time has attributed to this monumental win for the construction technology company,” said Charlie Terenzio, Director of Earned Media Strategy at Newswire, “The strategy ‘customerized’ by our strategist caught Business Insider’s attention, resulting in the company being highlighted in an article.” The construction industry has had issues with payment errors, leaving contractors unpaid on time and lost payment records. Through the construction technology company’s product and messaging, these pain points were addressed for contractors and their employers. Taking this into account, the strategist was able to integrate the company’s unique messaging to send to the right audience at the right time through the right mediums. As a result, the Guided Tour has become the paving way to more earned media mentions and strategic organization to create the right roadmap to achieve their media and marketing goals. “As a cost-efficient option opposed to hiring an FTE or agency, Newswire’s Earned Media Advantage Guided Tour has been the construction technology company’s way of being able to cut the time it takes to achieve media recognition and reach the right audience,” said Terenzio. Aside from the construction technology company, other companies in the technology and construction industry have come to embrace the Earned Media Advantage Guided Tour as a way to achieve the Earned Media Advantage: greater brand awareness, increased traffic, greater return on media and marketing communications spend, and increased sales. Connecting with an EMAS to create and implement an EMAP has been adapted by company c-suite level executives. 5 Q1 2020 BUILD A construction-focused technology company secured the high-profile coverage after working with the Newswire Team. A Transforming Businesses
6 BUILD Q1 2020 Nov19082 BONIAN misr® - 25 Years of Toil with Pride and Spirit Truly outstanding buildings are, in many ways, one of the truest expressions of ‘living art’. They are homes, businesses, offices – enjoyed, in one way or another, every day by the people who live and work inside of them. Today celebrating its Silver Anniversary after twenty-five years of remarkable performance and superior dedication, BONIAN misr® is the recipient of Egypt’s ‘Most Outstanding Multidisciplinary Architecture Firm’ in the 2020 Design and Build Award. Here we discover how this firm has forged an indelible reputation that exquisitely represents what it means to create art from the heart. eople are taught from a young age to not judge a book by its cover. It’s a lesson that architects have surely learned to dismiss. Architecture is art that evokes brush strokes on a canvas: every line and detail combining to create a total image as real and evocative as any painting. It’s an idea that BONIAN misr® have truly capitalised on. An internationally-renowned hub of creative, thoughtful and meticulous architects, BONIAN misr® has been providing Egypt and several other countries in Africa with constant determination, hard work, and architecturally wondrous projects since the firm’s establishment in 1995. Under the sagacious leadership of CEO Professor Mohamed Ayman Daef, this multidisciplinary firm has continued to grow from strength to strength. BONIAN misr® is driven by a desire to provide matchless aesthetic with expertise from around the globe, focusing squarely on delivering quality properties and cultivating industry-leading talent in the process. With a wealth of considerable experience throughout a wide variety of industry-relevant sectors, the team know exactly how to utilise their talents in creating timeless spaces that are perfect for both clients and users. Working closely alongside all stakeholders within a project, the firm takes pride in its sky-high levels of communication, project management, and execution abilities. The firm is headquartered in the beachfront resort town of Hurghada, which stretches approximately forty kilometres along the coast of the Red Sea. In January 2004, Professor Daef elected to open the firm’s second branch which was located in Asyut City, several hours drive to the west in central Egypt. Professor Daef has been the CEO of BONIAN misr® ever since he founded his own private architectural practice in January 1995. Operating as a consultant architect, urban planner, and interior designer, Professor Daef’s experience is perhaps amongst the most extensive in the world. Prior to founding BONIAN misr®, he gained his M.Sc. and PhD degrees from the Bartlett School of Architecture at University of P
7 Q1 2020 BUILD London. As well as heading up his own firm, the good professor also teaches Architecture and Urban and Regional Planning at the University of Asyut, and co-founded the Board of Chancellors at the Egyptian Russian University in Cairo. As if that wasn’t enough, Professor Daef has also been the consultant of Interior Design for His Majesty, the King of Eswatini for the last ten years. With his work speaking for itself, Professor Daef’s work for the King of Eswatini looks exactly as a royal palace should. Effortlessly combining gold and white with an array of colours such as red, blue, green, and purple, the designs bring together the opulence of royalty with the comfort of any five-star residence. Just one of the disciplines that BONIAN misr® work tirelessly in, is architecture. Whether it be residential villas and apartment buildings, civic and cultural governmental buildings, health and educational facilities, or offices and retail spaces, there is nothing that the firm won’t be excited to help with. What begins with a creatively-devised integrated design solution quickly evolves and becomes an inspired structure that can fulfil a myriad of uses, no matter the client or user group. Projects that the firm has worked on include everything from small villas to royal residences, housing estates and hotel facilities, to landscaped gardens and libraries. As well as the common and widespread properties that BONIAN misr® and Professor Daef have worked on, the firm has also been responsible for conceptually visioning, designing and working on a public zoo and Olympic City within Egypt. Buildings can range from slick, modern and geometrically-intriguing, to classic, elegant and regal for any one of a number of uses. With exquisite combinations of white and gold adorning the outside of the building in a number of patterns, stretching pillars and delightful windows, the residential architecture work harkens back to a time where opulence and fine living meant class and power. For the modern resident, colours are more restrained, and style is instead expressed through form and shape. Blocks and square shapes fit together and create buildings that really capture the eye, or slicker and more rounded buildings offer earthy tones to reconnect residents with nature. Each building is perfectly complemented by the lush greenery of Africa’s wildlife, and the clear blue skies above Egypt’s blistering sunshine. Once the architecture and exteriors have been masterfully realised and brought to life, Professor Daef and his crack team at BONIAN misr® set about ensuring that the interior design expertly complements every aspect already established. By designing a building from the inside-out as much from the outside-in, there is a creative sense of continuity and connection between the interior and exterior designs. For the team at the firm, the ultimate goal is to allow every building a sense of place, whilst remaining functional and elegant. Securing and implementing the right furniture to complement a bold colour scheme has seen many BONIAN misr® projects transformed from simply stunning buildings into all-encompassing, awe-inspiring spaces of luxury and modernity. A multidisciplinary firm of the modern age, BONIAN misr® continues to push the limits of what it can achieve, making full use of the wisdom and leadership that CEO Professor Mohamed Ayman Daef continues to offer with every passing day. Having secured twenty-five years of success in collaboration with major Egyptian government’s establishments and Eswatini royalty, the firm will be looking to secure its next twenty-five years with even more. BONIAN misr® is currently developing a fascinating design concept for the Kingdom of Eswatini in Africa. This project is the “Memorial Park” of Eswatini, an important cultural landmark for the region, with construction sought to be completed sometime in 2022. The project’s design concept is guided by the National Development Strategy – Vision 2022 – which, in turn, has been outlined by His Majesty King Mswati III. As such, upon completion, the project will become a vital vehicle to bring the people of Eswatini together, and to boast the country’s rich cultural heritage. Company: BONIAN misr Contact: Mohamed Ayman Daef Website: https://www.bonianmisr.com/
BUILD Q1 2020 8 Oct19139 Bedfordshire and Beyond: Delivering Dental Excellence Mouths are subject to plenty of bacteria and hard work every day, from eating and drinking, to just talking. Brushing teeth and making sure that every aspect of oral health is looked after is important. For some members of society, maintaining the good oral health they need to thrive can be very difficult because of learning disabilities, mental health issues, severe dental phobia or lifestyle factors. Often these patients cannot be treated by a high street dentist. Enter Community Dental Services; a CiC (Community Interest Company) seeking to make a difference in local communities by offering dental care to disadvantaged members of society and organisations. Founded as an employee-owned social enterprise and community interest company, Community Dental Services was created in 2011 to deliver clinical dental and oral healthcare to vulnerable people and communities. The firm’s social mission is clear to see, and their pursuit of community-wide oral healthcare is admirable as they seek to make a difference across England. Working throughout Bedfordshire, Luton, Suffolk, Norfolk, Oxfordshire, Leicestershire, Essex, and Lincolnshire, the firm’s presence is tangible across England. Trading as a business with a clear social purpose, Community Dental Services combine a desire to serve society with a dynamic and innovative approach to business. The result is a vision and belief that being a competitive, well-run and profitable business is key to helping to improve oral health in evermore communities. Providing full dental packages for everyone who accesses one of the company’s clinics or mobile units, Community Dental Services are contracted for NHS services across their commissioned areas. Within the clinics and mobile units, the company offer specialist services to more than just their contracted target areas. Taking care of one’s teeth is vital, and not just for a flashy smile. Community Dental Service is a CiC company seeking to offer dental care to the disadvantaged or hard-to-reach members of society across much of east and central England. Discover more about how this inspiring company are giving people hope. M As well as working alongside the most vulnerable who require extra time and support in their dental hygiene, the company also go beyond their call of duty to help even more people as a social enterprise. Thanks to their status as a social enterprise, Community Dental Services can offer private care outside of their NHS-commissioned contracts. Recently, they have worked with corporate firms, many in the construction sector, who wish to support the oral hygiene of their employees as part of their employee health and wellbeing strategy. The company delivers full dental packages for those who want to take care of their workforce’s oral hygiene or on-site oral health screening in their mobile dental clinics. Each package can be tailored to provide specific care for employees, as well as multiple sessions rather than one-offs. Any private income CDS makes is reinvested back into community oral health programmes, allowing firms the opportunity to demonstrate their own social responsibility. CDS are part of the Social Enterprise UK Buy Social Corporate Challenge.
Q1 2020 BUILD 9 As well as the clinics that Community Dental Services offer, the company also want to reach even more people through mobile clinics. Delivering much-needed care in the hard-to-reach areas of their communities, the mobile units bring the dental care to patients who struggle with travelling. Recent initiatives have included a programme of dental care and oral health advice for rough sleepers across Suffolk. Each of the mobile units are designed with ease of access in mind for everyone, whether capable of travelling without problem, or in need of a walking aid, wheelchair or hoisting equipment. They are fully equipped and offer all the services of a normal clinic and dental team. There is far more to dental hygiene than simply looking good. Plenty of very serious health issues can be made a lot worse by poor oral healthcare, including a variety of heart conditions, diabetes, and pneumonia to name a few. There is plenty of advertising around the devastating effects of gingivitis and gum disease when it comes to losing teeth, and the possibility that poor oral hygiene may even lead to cancer. On top of the various healthcare issues is the added pressure of associated social problems with poor dental care. For people who can’t smile, or don’t find joy in their own smile, a negative outlook can seriously impact lives. For those with a poor appearance, they may experience a distinct lack of confidence and self-esteem, which can have even further knock-on effects. If someone is uncomfortable with their smile, not being able to greet someone positively can impact job prospects. A good smile and healthy teeth are far more important than it may first appear. More than simply a community dentist, Community Dental Services are radically changing lives across societies and areas for the better. Offering hope and healthcare with a friendly smile, this company is thoroughly invested in giving people the best chance to get the healthcare they deserve, and so much more. Contact: Nicola Blake, Mobile Fleet Coordinator Email: [email protected] Telephone: 07785 311684 Website: www.communitydentalservices.co.uk
BUILD Q1 2020 10 Sep19121 echnology can seem daunting, for those not wellversed in it or its application to everyday life. And yet, it doesn’t need to be. Where once the Internet was seen as this infinitely scary thing that people didn’t understand, new technological advancements have unlocked the possibility of virtual reality and augmented reality, where users can enter into a digital realm in fully-realised three-dimensional glory. One of the firms leading the charge to utilise technology from industries across the spectrum, in a collaborative effort to enhance all kinds of services, is BeeByte Software Solutions. For more than a year now, BeeByte have been worked relentlessly to establish strong relationships and links with clients across the world, supporting them in their pursuit of digital excellence. More than just a supporter on the side lines however, this Romanian firm get stuck in, developing and moulding technology for clients, caring and nurturing each project as though it were their own. Primarily focused on desktop software development, this technology is aimed at helping companies and individuals of all industries maximise the potential of what is currently available. Rather than develop a new technology from scratch, BeeByte are instead showcasing the potential of current technology at use within the gaming industry. Whilst there are a number of technologies currently at use within the industry, this firm are focused on the remarkable creative power of one technology in particular; Unreal Engine 4. The most powerful creation engine that the world has ever seen, Unreal Engine 4 was created by Epic Games, also responsible for the monolithic and hugely successful Fornite: Battle Royale that has swept the gaming world since July 2017. Alongside some of the biggest releases of the last few years including Days Gone and Borderlands 3, Unreal Engine 4 can be The Virtual Future of Architecture The times, they are a’ changing. Technology has become more widespread than ever before, and it shows no signs of slowing down. Founded in 2018 and capitalising on the latest advancements in technology across a wide variety of mediums, BeeByte Software Solutions are a fresh software development company seeking to help clients in their digital evolution. T used for so much more than video games. BeeByte are a part of the driving force behind getting this outstanding technology into more industries. Epic Games’ Unreal Engine 4 has had a major impact on the ways that a lot of professions and industries now work, ranging from automotive firms to major movie studios. Filmmakers can create impressive virtual environments, and automotive producers are creating virtual car experiences for potential clients to sit inside a car without being anywhere near it. Perhaps most impressively however, is that Epic Games’ Unreal Engine 4 enables brain surgeons to train and hone their craft with real-time simulation of various kinds of neurosurgery. With potential limited only by the users’ imagination, Epic Games’ Unreal Engine 4 is the perfect suite of creative development tools ideal for anyone working with real-time technology. Designed to meet the most ambitious of artistic visions, the engine offers world-class services to even the most novice of users. Accessible workflows enable various users to collaborate on projects together in real-time, developing and creating outstanding pieces of art. BeeByte are responsible for taking this creative powerhouse of an engine, and applying it to industries where it can make a real, tangible improvement to the way businesses operate. One such way in which BeeByte are helping to maximise the global potential of Unreal Engine 4 is through architectural visualisation. Despite still being in the early stages of developing a minimally viable product, the software development firm are keen to show off the potential of Epic Games’ engine to render beautiful virtual reality experiences of small apartments. Aimed at providing a VR experience to construction companies that create apartment buildings, it can help all parties involved with the buying and construction of a dream space. Help comes in the form of fundraising prior to the commencement of any building work on apartment construction projects. Clients can be provided with a high-quality presentation, and high-resolution virtual reality experience of what their future home space might look like, thanks to the creative potential of Unreal Engine 4. That level of interactivity and being able to move around a space before it has even been built will radically change the way in which apartments and potentially houses will be bought in the future, with BeeByte and Epic Games at the forefront of that radical change. For BeeByte in particular, bringing that architectural visualisation solution begins with small, affordable projects. Currently on the lookout for investors, there has never been a better time to get involved with BeeByte, looking to fundamentally change industries across the world for the better. With expansion into the electronics industry planned, the firm are looking at just how far they can go with maximising the potential of Epic Games’ Unreal Engine 4. However, despite the seemingly endless list of benefits and positives that BeeByte can offer to their clients in terms of technological advancement for the architectural and construction industries, the work does not come without challenges. Working with designers and programmers for large amounts of time, each project is challenging in its own unique way. There is also VR sickness to consider, as end users may not be used to using virtual reality technology.
Q1 2020 BUILD 11 Navigation mechanisms must be designed with ease of use in mind, and for those unfamiliar with VR technology, seasickness and headaches can present a real issue. That’s where BeeByte’s expert software knowledge comes in extremely helpful. Every piece of hardware for each project is considered, with a specific focus on virtual reality hardware and graphics cards. The quality of the VR experience depends almost entirely on the resolution that certain virtual reality devices have, and the power of graphics cards to make that resolution a reality. Across the technology industry today, there is a sweeping wave of continually-impressive graphics cards, boasting real-time raytracing and other impressive features too numerous to mention. BeeByte know that once there is a price reduction in the highend and top-of-the-range RTX graphics cards, they will become a must-have for any virtual reality hardware. Between Beebyte Software Solutions being one of the most innovative companies within the realm of technological advancement, and Epic Games delivering constant updates to the already-incredible creative potential of Unreal Engine 4, the future of business is exciting. More and more industries will begin to adopt technology into everything they do, and with BeeByte already working to include virtual reality as part of the architecture industry, there is nowhere to go but up for this incredibly exciting firm. Company: BeeByte Software Solutions Contact: Andrei Lazarescu Website: https://www.beebytesoftwaresolutions.com/
BUILD Q1 2020 12 orking on an international level, Ueberholz is an agency specialising in temporary design that creates stands for companies. Designing, planning and building the exhibition stands, as well as showrooms and museums is the bulk the business that they undertake. Acting as the crucial link between customers and the trade industry, Ueberholz ensures that the link is clear to ensure the highest quality from the first idea to a project’s completion. With a focus on communication, product design and architecture, this brand and design agency have served many customers, some for over 30 years. Working closely with clients, Ueberholz is able to work not only with great attention to detail that really communicates their story. The focus on satisfying the customer is paramount, integrating their wishes into the process. Ensuring that client and design firm are satisfied, from the holistic view right down to the smallest detail, is the secret to the success of Ueberholz. Examples of Ueberholz’ work can be found in multiple disciplines. The delightfully versatile Space building combines fascinating architecture, clean design and the latest in media technology to create a multifunctional room for presentations, meetings, workshops and photoshoots. While the exterior shell is fully mirrored, settling into the landscape, the interior is made of open rooms separated by glass partitions. It stands as a total contrast to the work that the firm undertook for Triangle, a manufacturer of kitchen utensils for everyday use. Despite the historic nature of the business, trading since 1946, the hard work of Ueberholz ensured that it was able to present itself as a modern manufactory with a passion for detail and subtleties. Both projects represent very different skills and are a credit to the ability of the Ueberholz team. Drawing on a team of multiple disciplines, such as communication design, architecture and product design, it is possible to a problem-solving approach that is able to draw on these facets in creating a solution. It is a methodology that has worked successfully for many years and through many projects, and as such it allows the team the ability to navigate through problems swiftly. Operating under a flat hierarchy means that everyone Sharing Stories Through Space As different brands try to sell new messages to businesses and consumers, the need to find companies capable of selling that message has become more and more important. Excelling in the field of temporary designs, for exhibitions, showrooms and museums, it’s no surprise that Ueberholz GmbH has been named one of BUILD’s Recognised Leaders in Contemporary Fair Architecture 2020 – Germany. We profile the company to better understand its incredible success. W Dec19267 gets support. The atmosphere is a pleasant one, which is conducive to the team doing their best work. Ueberholz is always looking for new employees, as its success means that it could grow year-on-year if it could find the workforce. Young and imaginative employees from Universities provide the business with new ideas and ways of working, which keep the company in good health. This constant looking forward pervades every aspect of the business, with the team making sure to keep up to date with the latest in new materials and construction methods. The workload of Ueberholz is constant, with an average of 60 simultaneous projects on the go at all times. The process of all these projects is shared at a fixed meeting on a Monday. While the process takes several hours, it means that every member of the team is kept up to date with the progress of every project and able to contribute if needs be. Ueberholz has the ability to handle any number of projects, but its well-won award reflects the talent that the firm demonstrates for telling a story through space. Drawing on every possible element to create a modern, forward-thinking approach, the team is set to secure success across the industry. Company: Ueberholz GmbH Contact: Nico Ueberholz Website: www.ueberholz.de/en/
Q1 2020 BUILD 13 Dec19360 ed by the infectiously-enthusiastic Daniel Harvey – aka the ‘wellbeing architect’ - since being founded in 2019, StudioDH is a collaboration of people who are passionate about delivering extraordinary architectural solutions across Yorkshire and beyond. Providing a full range of services to commercial and residential clients all over the United Kingdom, Daniel has worked with budgets ranging from £50,000 to £200M across a vast range of project sectors. Having worked in the industry for over twenty years, Daniel has built an extensive network of highly experienced professionals, including consultants, technologists, and architectural technicians, to help him complete all manner of projects. Joyful designs for life - A truly creative architect himself, Daniel operates with vision, skill, and enthusiasm every single day. His ability to understand client needs is second to none, but perhaps more important is his skill in designing a space that responds to those needs in wholly original ways. With pragmatism, knowledge, and a keen awareness of project constraints, Daniel’s ability to bring thrilling spaces into existence, with the help of his team, is just one of many reasons he is such a good leader, and an even better architect. The core focus for the team at StudioDH remains on creating spaces that transform the way the people inside them feel and operate. The transformative power of excellent architecture cannot be overstated; from improving wellbeing and productivity, to inspiring bright thinking and aiding development. The team’s spirited and exciting designs are also created to both enhance and work in harmony with the environment. Throughout every stage of any project is the commitment to improve people’s lives. Everything is designed to be a fusion of functionality and inspirational design, making the building as much a joy to look at as it is to be in. Rose-tinted vision - As we enter a brave new decade, StudioDH has some fittingly exciting projects in its midst, including a noteworthy residential conversion on the North Yorkshire coast (described by the owners as “an Art Deco masterpiece”!), which will begin construction in September of this year. Daniel and the team will also be applying their inspirational ‘2020 vision’ to several other residential and commercial projects across the country. For clients seeking truly exceptional architecture services, the search ends at StudioDH. Email: [email protected] Contact: 07540 50 1000 Website: www.studiodh.uk L A perfectly designed and constructed piece of architecture is a joy to see, but with a little more magic in the mix, it can be so much more than that. Architecturally-marvellous buildings have the power to inspire, empower, and transform lives. Discover how Daniel Harvey and his team at StudioDH are creating designs which give both inhabitants and onlookers an experience they won’t forget, as we profile the firm following its win as York’s Most Innovative Architecture Practice – 2020.
BUILD Q1 2020 14 Feb19334 hether working alongside public companies on developments, or private individuals looking to craft their dream home space, LAM Architects bring a wealth of experience to fully realise any space. With steady hands and creative flair, each and every project is distinct and uniquely reflective of the client’s personal taste. Led by owner and founder Tara Lamb, and harnessing the expertise of Conservation Director Michael Boyle – a RIAI Grade 1 Conservation Architect with over 40 years’ experience – LAM Architects has positioned itself as a powerful force to come on the greater architectural industry. Treating every client with unmatched levels of care and attention, the firm understand that clients are at the centre of every project. As any good construction or interior design project should, Tara and her team always begin with the client. Focused on the client at every stage of the process, LAM Architects ensure that the client understands the process and all options available to them throughout any project. A true testament to the firm’s success, LAM Architects clientele almost exclusively approach them first on reputation alone. Thanks to outstanding feedback and her portfolio of work, clients know that Tara is a trustworthy, passionate and reliable partner in any architectural venture. Committed to delivering her best work every single time, Tara doesn’t settle for anything less than the best finished product she can. Constantly on the lookout for new partnerships and cultivating great relationships, Tara’s firm has reaped the successes of her hard work. From conception to completion, the team at LAM Architects ensure that clients get the support they need from initial architectural designs to interior design choices. Constantly seeking to maximise value and exceed all prior expectations, Tara knows that communication and detailed presentation is vital for successful relationships between firm and client. Digitalisation has become an integral part of almost every industry and market across the world today, and for this firm, that is no different. Understanding that only the finest will do for their clients, LAM Architects use the most up-to-date computer Building Belfast’s Future Established in August 2018 by experienced architect and interior designer Tara Lamb, LAM Architects is a chartered architecture firm based in Belfast, Northern Ireland. After honing her craft with international experience working in architecture and interior design, Tara now plies her trade in architecture for residential, commercial, and industrial arenas both domestically and internationally. We profile the firm to learn more about its resounding success and Tara’s considerable efforts to stand out as a woman in a male dominated industry. W programs for their design processes, as well as cutting-edge visual and development tools for communicating with their clients and end-users. LAM Architects want to capitalise on this digitalisation, cementing their status as the most technologically-superior architecture and interior design firm in Northern Ireland. Believing that digital technologies help architects to designed and visualise each project, it can also be used as a way of communicating between the client, designer and contractor for maximum transparency. Once the initial design is complete using modern technologies and industry-leading software, clients can view their potential property in three dimensions. Able to move around a finished design, the client can communicate clearly to designers whether or not there are any changes to be made. Tara and her team at LAM Architects can then work to resolve any issues before the construction work begins. Priding themselves on their ability to translate ideas to the client in the most tangible forms, LAM Architects designs range from standard two-dimensional drawings, to three-dimensional visuals or video walkthroughs. This design process means that every client has maximum peace of mind and clarity of thought as to how a finished project will look upon completion. This outstanding service is how the firm has established a reputation which has seen them garner more and more service without having to advertise themselves. However, arguably the most important aspect of LAM Architect’s work comes post-construction. Making sure that a building becomes a home, Tara then delivers a range of full interior design services. The final stages of finishing a building are just as important as the foundations in guaranteeing it becomes a place where someone wants to stay. From fabrics to furnishings, and textures to textiles, the interior is just as important as the foundations in making a house a home. Under the sage leadership and plethora of experience that founder Tara brings to the firm’s work, all of the staff share in her passion for excellent design. Every single member of staff has
15 Q1 2020 BUILD the drive to see the business succeed. Young and fresh-faced members bring the technical knowhow and software expertise to craft masterful three-dimensional renderings, and more experienced members of staff understand the industry and the necessary experience to ensure every stage runs smoothly. Where there is success however, there is usually obstacles to overcome in maintaining that success. For LAM Architects, and the wider architectural industry in Northern Ireland, the biggest stumbling block is the planning process. Rather than wait in discontent for the planning service to move past statutory guidelines, Tara and her team are seeking partnerships with other practices and local councillors in a bid to change the system, encouraging it to work better for the individuals and the country as a whole. Not content to take the challenges lying down, Tara is keen to highlight the future opportunities for LAM Architects and her team of passionate individuals. Two exciting new projects are happening in 2019 and 2020, both aimed at showcasing the future of Belfast. 2019 will see the beginning of work on Clarence Chambers in Donegall Square. Won by Tara back in 2017 during work for a different practice, this design will feature an iconic new building right in the heart of the capital, overlooking the city hall. The design, now with LAM Architects, will restore and celebrate two townhouses on the square with a dynamic 3D clad office tower above. Beginning in 2020, LAM Architects will be working on more than three hundred housing units in Newry, with a striking design that seeks to elevate the level of social and affordable housing whilst generating a great community to be a part of. LAM Architects may only be in their infancy as a firm, but with Tara Lamb at the head, the future looks bright for this Belfast-based business. With authoritative knowledge and extensive experience of creating masterful architecture designs and dream spaces, this firm are poised to become one of Northern Ireland’s finest firms. Company: LAM Architects Ltd. Contact: Tara Lamb
16 BUILD Q1 2020 Dec19128 here are few businesses better equipped to handle the range of situations that arise during a project than Capita. The business has a formidable line of expertise, thanks to a legacy that spans a century and a number of high-profile mergers and acquisitions. The business has seen significant evolution over the last few years in order to provide a more cohesive multi-disciplinary service. As a result, it has enabled their clients to take advantage of the many open opportunities available in the UK. With 2,500 employees at offices spread the length and breadth of the UK, Capita has been positioned to take on some of the UK’s most challenging and complex public and private sector projects. The business currently manages £20bn of commercial property assets, collecting £1.2bn of rent and services charges, as well as completing over £650m of investment transactions annually. Capita is seen as a market leader in strategic partnering with UK local authorities and is able to provide a range of managed services that include property, highways, regulatory services and development control. With the business able to reduce costs while enhancing services for a wide range of clients across central and local government including defence, education, healthcare, utilities, housing, and transport, it has become the go-to business for these services. This success is reflected in the private sector, with property developers, investors, occupiers, building contractors and a range of other commercial organisations and blue-chip companies. One of the businesses that makes up the larger Capita Group is GL Hearn (Real Estate). Like its parent company, GL Hearn is a multidisciplinary professional practice providing consultancy, design and management services across a wide range of industries. This means working with public and private sector organisations to enhance land or property holdings. Some of these projects are the largest and most complex in the UK, but GL Hearn is ideally equipped to handle strategic advice Celebrating Capita’s Capital Thinking With a legacy of handling some of the UK’s most difficult building projects, there are few businesses more suited to providing solutions across a range of disciplines than Capita Real Estate & Infrastructure. The firm’s continued success, tacking problems across the industry, is why this is BUILD has named this company as One to Watch in the United Kingdom. T over every phase of the asset lifecycle. This includes preparing developments, managing major projects in partnership with clients and specialist advisors and ensuring that the completed asset operates efficiently, to the lowest effective cost. The approach championed by the company is that of collaboration, innovation and maximisation of potential. With these impressive principles to guide the company forward, it’s no wonder that 2020 is shaping up to be an impressive year for the GL Hearn, and Capita as a whole. A significant amount of business with new clients and partners will see a larger volume of multidisciplinary projects delivered across the integrated portfolio. These projects will be happening as an investment in digital technology changes the face of the real estate sector. The ability to use specialist tools to improve client outcomes, with BIM, augmented realities, laser scanning and advanced visualisation and survey tools, one that the firm will take advantage of. The future of the government’s policy on infrastructure is one that Capita takes a great interest in and is an active contributor to through a range of policy-linked organisations. Recently, consultation on the standard of future homes has looking at the development of more energy efficient homes with a reduced carbon footprint. This is a cause that Capita passionately supports. Similarly, the firm is keeping a close eye on progress in the arena of PFI and PPP, and how government and private sector can work together to deliver and maintain vital infrastructure throughout the UK. The challenge with a big organisation is finding a way to bridge the gap between national issues and localised solutions. Capita draw the two together and find the way to ensure that solutions and services are fit for purpose no matter where they are implemented. Capable of having a profound effect on the way the UK operates, this business is understandably one that readers would do well to keep an eye on. Contact: Tim Seabrook
Q1 2020 BUILD 17 Nov19551 signedby was founded in 2008 with the goal of delivering unparalleled excellence in the field of interior projects, ranging from design all the way through to implementation. Built and developed on a passion for beautiful and innovative style, dsignedby has since expanded to become the regional benchmark for sleek and elegant interior design. The sisters behind the firm, Iva and Irena Kilibarda, have specialised in visual communication and architecture respectively. In partnering together over the last twelve years, they have transformed dsignedby into one of the most promising design firms currently operating in the Serbian capital city of Belgrade. Co-founder Irena Kilibarda, with her background in architectural design, has refined the ability to create effortlessly luxurious spaces through simplistic yet sophisticated design. Both familiar and fascinating, every piece of furniture that dsignedby creates for its clients is an exceptional blend of classic style with innovation to evoke a sense of homeliness and high-tech living. Reverence for the industry’s legacy, whilst also remaining focused on the future has allowed this firm to thrive through innovative product design. Over the years since the firm’s establishment, it has developed to become an award-winning design firm that also operates with a huge production line for a wealth of stylish kitchen furniture. As aesthetically beautiful as it is functionally impressive, the furniture designed and manufactured by dsignedby is wonderfully unique. Specialising in highly-advanced LED and OLED technology, each unique design produces original pieces of furniture unlike any other on the market. Following the firm’s founding in 2008, dsignedby quickly went to begin showcasing its work at numerous international exhibitions and fairs from 2010 onwards. Many of the firm’s clients have partnered with the firm having been approached at any one of the myriad of fairs both Irena and Iva have attended. However, it is the firm’s partnership with international PR firm Alexandra Public Relations (APR) that has seen it catapult to international success. With offices in both London and Paris, APR has helped dsignedby accrue no small amount of international recognition for its excellence within design. Since then, it has been the recipient of many prestigious awards for furniture and product design, before eventually gainSerbian Sisters Secure Success Established by sisters Irena and Iva Kilibarda twelve years ago, Serbian interior design firm dsignedby has since grown to become one of the most exciting in the country. As part of BUILD’s Ones To Watch in 2020, we profile the firm to learn more about its sleek interior design and manufacturing services and expert creativity. d ing the facilities to manufacture its own designs in 2016. For the last four years, dsignedby has had a 1500m2 production line for mostly kitchen furniture. Ensuring that the client receives nothing but the best service, Irena and Iva work tirelessly in pursuit of delivering the highest quality and functionality on time, every time. The constant innovation and instantly-recognisable design has meant that dsignedby continues to remain at the forefront of industry success since 2008, not to mention the competitiveness of the firm’s prices. Taking a passion and transforming it into a career is a dream for many people, but is an everyday reality for Irena and Iva. Having created unique furniture that effortlessly fuses fashion with functionality, dsignedby is certainly one of the most exciting interior design firms to keep an eye on moving forwards. Company: dsignedby Contact: Irena Kilibarda Website: www.dsignedby.com
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