Interview with 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.

I-Kanda Architects

Designer Interview

16 May 2018

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.

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.

Design is the act of creation

Anything, every work is an opportunity for innovation and creativity

Anything that creates something extraordinary out of something commonplace

Tensile structures

Always. It's my life

All aspects matter, it is the holistic approach to design that is most powerful

All of them

Design is subjective. Concept and execution.

To create/enhance/challenge what is around us

Technology that brings us back to nature

AIA / Boston Society of Architects Design Awards, Spring 2018

Modern, geometric, curious

Boston, MA, USA

Work & play, sleep & dream

Physical model-building, hand drawing, digital camera, tape measure, CAD, Sketch-up

There is no time management

Forever, we are constantly reinventing, even if the project is complete

Can you help me?

Referrals, repeat clients, friends, family

Continue creating

email: info@i-kanda.com

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Interview with I-Kanda Architects

Designer Interview

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?

Can you tell us more about your company / design studio?

What is "design" for you?

What kinds of works do you like designing most?

What is your most favorite design, could you please tell more about it?

What was the first thing you designed for a company?

When do you feel the most creative?

Which aspects of a design do you focus more during designing?

What kind of emotions do you feel when you design?

What kind of emotions do you feel when your designs are realized?

When judging a design as good or bad, which aspects do you consider first?

From your point of view, what are the responsibilities of a designer for society and environment?

How do you think the "design field" is evolving? What is the future of design?

When was your last exhibition and where was it? And when do you want to hold your next exhibition?

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?

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?

Can you describe a day in your life?

Which tools do you use during design? What is inside your toolbox? Such as software, application, hardware, books, sources of inspiration etc.?

Designing can sometimes be a really time consuming task, how do you manage your time?

How long does it take to design an object from beginning to end?

What is the most frequently asked question to you, as a designer?

Who are some of your clients?

What are your future plans? What is next for you?

How can people contact you?

Good Design Deserves Great Recognition