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Interview with I-Kanda Architects

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Editor Frank Scott (FS) from DesignPRWire has interviewed designer I-Kanda Architects (IA) for A’ Design Award and Competition. You can access the full profile of I-Kanda Architects by clicking here.

Interview with I-Kanda Architects at Wednesday 16th of May 2018

FS: Could you please tell us more about your art and design background? What made you become an artist/designer? Have you always wanted to be a designer?
IA: Design runs in our family. Of the 5 of us, one is a painter, one is an industrial designer, one is a structural engineer, and one is an architect. Let’s just say it’s in our DNA.

FS: Can you tell us more about your company / design studio?
IA: The firm creates buildings and spaces that are modern, yet enduring – equal parts purpose and sculpture; broadly ranging from lofty barn conversions to Back Bay penthouses, boutique storefronts to mountain-side cabins. The firm approaches each project as a new array of needs and desires out of which to conceive uniquely enhanced environments. Our aim is to turn constraints into possibilities - to work with clients, builders and contexts to realize ideas far beyond anyone’s initial hopes.

FS: What is "design" for you?
IA: Design is the act of creation

FS: What kinds of works do you like designing most?
IA: Anything, every work is an opportunity for innovation and creativity

FS: What is your most favorite design, could you please tell more about it?
IA: Anything that creates something extraordinary out of something commonplace

FS: What was the first thing you designed for a company?
IA: Tensile structures

FS: What is your favorite material / platform / technology?
IA: My Hands

FS: When do you feel the most creative?
IA: Always. It's my life

FS: Which aspects of a design do you focus more during designing?
IA: All aspects matter, it is the holistic approach to design that is most powerful

FS: What kind of emotions do you feel when you design?
IA: All of them

FS: What kind of emotions do you feel when your designs are realized?
IA: All of them

FS: What makes a design successful?
IA: Vision

FS: When judging a design as good or bad, which aspects do you consider first?
IA: Design is subjective. Concept and execution.

FS: From your point of view, what are the responsibilities of a designer for society and environment?
IA: To create/enhance/challenge what is around us

FS: How do you think the "design field" is evolving? What is the future of design?
IA: Technology that brings us back to nature

FS: When was your last exhibition and where was it? And when do you want to hold your next exhibition?
IA: AIA / Boston Society of Architects Design Awards, Spring 2018

FS: How would you describe your design style? What made you explore more this style and what are the main characteristics of your style? What's your approach to design?
IA: Modern, geometric, curious

FS: Where do you live? Do you feel the cultural heritage of your country affects your designs? What are the pros and cons during designing as a result of living in your country?
IA: Boston, MA, USA

FS: Can you describe a day in your life?
IA: Work & play, sleep & dream

FS: Which tools do you use during design? What is inside your toolbox? Such as software, application, hardware, books, sources of inspiration etc.?
IA: Physical model-building, hand drawing, digital camera, tape measure, CAD, Sketch-up

FS: Designing can sometimes be a really time consuming task, how do you manage your time?
IA: There is no time management

FS: How long does it take to design an object from beginning to end?
IA: Forever, we are constantly reinventing, even if the project is complete

FS: What is the most frequently asked question to you, as a designer?
IA: Can you help me?

FS: Who are some of your clients?
IA: Referrals, repeat clients, friends, family

FS: What are your future plans? What is next for you?
IA: Continue creating

FS: Do you work as a team, or do you develop your designs yourself?
IA: Team

FS: How can people contact you?
IA: email: info@i-kanda.com


FS: Thank you for providing us with this opportunity to interview you.

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