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This is the public profile of I-Kanda Architects, click here to view our interview with I-Kanda ArchitectsAbout I-Kanda Architects : I-Kanda Architects is an award-winning architectural design practice founded by Isamu & Marley Kanda, following graduation from the Harvard University Graduate School of Design.
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. Their aim is to turn constraints into possibilities - to work with clients, builders and contexts to realize ideas far beyond anyone’s initial hopes.
STATEMENT OF ART: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. Their aim is to turn constraints into possibilities - to work with clients, builders and contexts to realize ideas far beyond anyone’s initial hopes.
The firm's motivation stems from an ongoing experimentation with how geometry, structure, light and circulation can be shaped to inspire an elevated experience of space.
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. Their aim is to turn constraints into possibilities - to work with clients, builders and contexts to realize ideas far beyond anyone’s initial hopes.
ORGANIZATION:
I-Kanda Architects
EDUCATION:
2005, Architecture, M.Arch Degree, Harvard University Graduate School of Design, Cambridge/USA
1998, Structural Engineering, B.S. Degree, Cornell University School of Engineering, Ithaca/USA
EXPERIENCE:
Prior to founding I-Kanda, Isamu worked as a Senior Associate at Arquitectonica International, and also for Preston Scott Cohen, FTL Happold, and Santiago Calatrava.
PRIVATE EXHIBITIONS:
2017 SMALL FIRMS DESIGN HONOR AWARD EXHIBIT - by the Boston chapter of the AMERICAN INSTITUTE OF ARCHITECTS
MIXED EXHIBITIONS:
2005 HARVARD GRADUATE SCHOOL OF DESIGN - Studio Works Exhibition, Preston Scott Cohen: 2CC
2004 HARVARD GRADUATE SCHOOL OF DESIGN - Studio Works Exhibition, Core 4: Housing Architecture
AWARDS:
2018 BEST OF BOSTON HOME AWARD for Urban Architect, BOSTON/USA
PRESS APPEARANCES:
2018, DWELL, Feature, “A Prefab Cabin in New Hampshire is a Magnificent Mountain Retreat”
2018, DEZEEN, Feature, "I-Kanda places angular cabin atop granite rock in New England"
2018, ARCHITECT, JOURNAL OF THE AMERICAN INSTITUTE OF ARCHITECTS, Feature, "Cabin on a Rock"
2018, WORLD-ARCHITECTS, Feature, Building of the Week, Cabin on a Rock
2017, BOSTON HOME, Cover, Fall, Volume 16, Number 4 “The Dynamic Redo”
2017, BOSTON GLOBE, Home of the Week, - "Dairy Barn-Turned-Home Boasts 30-foot-Plus Ceilings"
2017, ARCHITIZER, Feature, Project of the Day]
2017, CURBED, Feature,
2017, INHABITAT, Feature, Cabin Perched on a Granite Rock to Minimize Environmental Impact
2017, CAANDESIGN, Feature, Cabin on a Rock - Allowing Dramatic Views Across the Valley at Several Prominent Peaks
2017, ARCHCOLLEGE, Feature, 岩石上的小屋——探索独特场地的有
可能性 - Cabin on the Rock - Explore the Unlimited Possibilities of Unique Venues
2017, COOLECTOR, Cabin on a Rock
2017, UNCRATE, Cabin on a Rock
2017, SZTUKA ARCHITEKTURY, Бунгало на скалата – семейна мини къща - Family Mini House
2016, BOSTON GLOBE MAGAZINE, Cover, Feb. 14, “The Seven-Year Fix”
2015, BOSTON HOME, Feature, Summer, Volume 14, Number 3, “Where the Art Is”
2011, BOSTON HOME, Article, Spring, Urban Oasis
2010, BARN AGAIN, RESTORED & NEW FOR THE 21ST CENTURY, Schiffer Publishing Ltd
2010, SHINGLE STYLE ARCHITECTURE, Schiffer Publishing Ltd
2007, GOOD LIFE, BETTER LIVING IN GREATER BOSTON, Article, Fall
2006, NEW YORK TIMES, Article, June 8, House & Home, D3
ACADEMIC PUBLICATIONS:
HARVARD GRADUATE SCHOOL OF DESIGN STUDIO WORKS Exhibition, Preston Scott Cohen: 2 Columbus Circle - 2003
HARVARD GRADUATE SCHOOL OF DESIGN STUDIO WORKS Exhibition, Core 4: Housing Architecture - 2005
ACCOLADES:
2017 SMALL FIRMS DESIGN HONOR AWARD - by the Boston chapter of the AMERICAN INSTITUTE OF ARCHITECTS
LANGUAGE SKILLS:
English (Native), Japanese (Near Native)
MEMBERSHIPS & ASSOCIATIONS:
AIA, NCARB, BSA
HOBBIES:
In his free time, he enjoys juggling 2 young sons, gut-renovating his 1850’s townhouse, skiing, and riding Japanese motorcycles.
WEB SITE:
https://www.i-kanda.com/team/
PORTFOLIO URL:
https://www.i-kanda.com/residential/
REGISTRATION DATE:
2018-02-02 20:45:16
COUNTRY/REGION:
United States of America
ACCOUNT TYPE:
Professional
Awards received by I-Kanda Architects
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Cabin On a Rock Weekend Residence Golden A' Design Award Winner for Architecture, Building and Structure Design Category in 2017 Isamu Kanda for I-Kanda Architects |
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