Build Architecture Awards 2016

2016 Architecture Awards Build 31 Company: Adam Knibb Architects Name: Adam Knibb Address: The Dolphin, 33 St Thomas Street, Winchester, SO23 9HJ Email: [email protected] Web Address: www.adamknibbarchitects.com Telephone: 01962 680221 dam Knibb Architects has been established out of a desire to produce, design, rationalise and deliver architecture that would enhance the ideas and aspirations of each client. Adam has always aspired to create a practice of his own to design contem- porary sustainable architecture. Having gained wide experience in the field, the practice has been developed to produce architecture that can respond to individual requirements and sites, whilst focusing on contemporary sculp- tured form backed up by sustainable technology. Adam outlines the firm’s mission and how this helps to shape every aspect of the firm’s work. “Here at Adam Knibb Architects, our overall mission is to keep growing our portfolio of exemplary, contemporary architecture. We are regularly approached with new exciting projects, all offering a wealth of opportu- nity. Our young, vibrant practice hopes only to keep designing, with the possibility of working on much larger bespoke, residential projects. Larger projects will offer new challenges and a potential to experiment with interi- ors, materiality and technology. “Ultimately, any successful project begins with both a clear understanding of the client’s desire as well as the site and surroundings. As such, when we start work on a new project we begin with a critical analysis of the site is carried to ensure the positive aspects are exploited. Whilst our focus is on contemporary architecture, we try to make reference to an existing building’s surroundings, whether it is through materiality or built form. Being a young practice with employees who all have a key interest in contemporary archi- tecture and design, we are able to interact with clients at an individual level, ensuring their thoughts are rationalized as the project progresses.” Looking ahead, Adam is keen to emphasise the firm’s bright and prosperous future, which includes a number of opportunities for growth and further exposure. “Moving forward, Adam Knibb Architects has a number of exciting projects in the pipeline, with several nearing completion. In conjunction with our practice’s five-year anniversary we will be releasing our updated website, highlighting a number of new projects. “Through this exciting launch we hope to increase our portfolio of bespoke, residential projects with the hope of working on larger projects to further experiment with our design intent.” Adam Knibb Architects Best Residential Architecture Firm - South England & Most Innovative South England Contemporary Design: Austen House Adam Knibb Architects is a young, vibrant firm which has been shortlisted for three prestigious awards this year. Founder Adam Knibb discusses his firm and talks us through the secret behind the phenomenal success it has enjoyed so far this year. A AR160138 Photo: Martin Gardner