Build Architecture Awards 2016

Build 2016 Architecture Awards 18 r. Regina Dahmen-Ingenhoven operates an innovative and creative design studio which is situated in the media harbour in Düsseldorf and was founded 1992. Regina outlines her firm’s aims and how she aims to achieve them. “At my design studio we offer individuality and uniqueness, which is sen- sitive and not obtrusive, which is light and strong at the same time. For us, architecture is not only an art of the surface, but as well of the world behind. When people are touched by architecture, it succeeds in making residents feel comfortable. Besides ratio, sustainability, technical sophistication and functionality, the atmosphere and the feeling is important. An architecture that excites all the senses is what we aim for. “Our overall mission is to make people feel good and shape a new world through innovative design with “a love for wisdom” is our declared mission. The aim is to produce concepts and premises that trigger new fountains of energy, sensory impressions and wellbeing. Therefore, we consider archi- tecture as a total artwork, in which all the components as colour, surface, material and light and sometimes even sound are pulled together just like in nature where a reliable order nurtures the process of growth and healing. Our buildings and interiors create a connection with that underlying power which strives for unity.” What sets the firm apart, according to Regina, is its focus on creating spaces which are unique and make clients happy. “We create magical spaces. Happy places, bringing a smile to the faces of our guests when they leave. The “fun factor” is definitely always present in our designs. A common theme of friendly colours, animal prints and dreamy designs, an overall sense of visual harmony and lightness weave themselves throughout all reginadahmeningenhoven projects. We aim on a design high individuality, which represents a uniqueness of the client and for the client, for example we will design a special furniture, a wallpaper, an extraordinary detail etc. We want the design to be a mirror of the person or the company, relating to it. “Translated into architecture, it means creating spaces like for example the Lanserhof medical spa which triggered the following comment of a visitor: “This is what it looks like when Petrus opens the gates of heaven”. This indeed, is a great compliment for the wideness and fluent character of our designed interiors.” In the future, Regina has a number of exciting plans for the firm which will provide exhilarating opportunities for growth. “Apart from the ongoing projects for international concerns, the health sector and fashion brand architecture are our future focuses, and we are also moving into the private living market. We are looking for both: creative quality and future-oriented housing and ‘brandscaping’. “Currently we are also in the early stages of creating the design for a visitor center with an associated curated exhibition concept in Austria. We will create a museum presenting an imaginative and adventurous world, where design turns into storytelling.” BUILD Women in Architecture Award: Female Designer of the Year 2016 - Germany Dr. Regina Dahmen-Ingenhoven is an award winning architect dedicated to creating quality designs that clients will adore. We spoke to her to learn more. D “Our overall mission is to make people feel good and shape a new world through innovative design with “a love for wisdom” is our declared mission.”