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We’re hiring! IF_DO is looking for a talented architect (min 2 years post part III) and a part II architectural assistant to join our team in Shoreditch, London. If you’re interested in joining us, please email jobs@ifdo.co explaining why and attach you CV and a short portfolio (max 10MB please) Applicants should be motivated and skilled designers, and available as soon as possible! #architecturejob #if_do https://lnkd.in/ejNjixVC

Exciting news! Our Magdalene House project, a pioneering hemp-based construction in the New Forest, has been granted planning permission and is featured in the Architect's Journal. Working with Natural Building Systems this single-story, 159m² residence will be built using a low-carbon, modular cassette system, aiming for a negative carbon footprint of -36.25 tonnes of CO2e. Magdalene House combines local agricultural architectural influences with contemporary sustainable design principles, clad in red corrugated sheeting. Designed to respond to solar orientations and programmatic requirements, the building features three bedrooms and generous living spaces with strong connections to outdoor areas. The client sought an inherently sustainable home in harmony with the landscape, and this project delivers on that vision. A re-wilding-led landscape strategy will also promote biodiversity on the 5.3ha site. Read more about this innovative project in the Architect's Journal: [Link to the AJ article: https://lnkd.in/eFxn-Nqe Thanks to our collaborators Natural Building Systems and also to Architects’ Journal Anna Highfield Richard Waite for featuring the project. #sustainablearchitecture #hempbuilding #ecofriendlydesign #architecture #sustainability #innovation #design #carbonnegative #newforest #residentialdesign #architectsjournal #planningapproval

Excited to announce that IF_DO director Al Scott will be a speaker at an upcoming webinar focused on boosting profitability in small to medium-sized architecture practices! Join Al and other industry experts on March 18th at 10:30 AM GMT for a free session packed with practical insights. Register for your free place now and take your practice to the next level: https://lnkd.in/eNfpSkNb #architecture #architect #profitability #businessmanagement #sustainabledesign #webinar #IF_DO

Delighted to announce our appointment by Margate Creative Land Trust (MCLT) to lead the conversion and development of a former car showroom into dynamic creative workspaces on Harold Road in Cliftonville, Margate. This £1.3 million project, seed funded by the Margate Town Deal, will transform a series of existing buildings into a hub for creative enterprise and community engagement. https://lnkd.in/ePGPFy4w The project will create a mix of creative workspace typologies, complementary uses, and public-facing amenities, all while prioritising sustainable retrofit, low-carbon design principles, and material reuse. We were also up against some seriously talented firms in the tender process – charleshollandarchitects, Assemble, and Office S&M Architects. We have huge respect for their work and are honoured to have been chosen alongside them. Their involvement highlights the importance of creative workspace in Margate. We look forward to collaborating with MCLT, the Margate community, and other stakeholders to deliver a truly impactful and inspiring space. More updates to come - and a big thanks to the Architects’ Journal for their article on this today. #Architecture #CreativeWorkspace #AdaptiveReuse #CommunityDevelopment #SustainableDesign #Regeneration #Margate #Kent #IF_DO #MCLT #TownDeal #Culture #ArchitectsJournal

🍍 Thrilled to announce that Hastings Commons has been shortlisted for The Pineapples 2025 Place in Progress award! For the past 6 years, we've been working alongside this remarkable community-led initiative, providing architectural services for the transformation of The Observer Building, Eagle House and other significant buildings in the White Rock area of Hastings. The Pineapples awards celebrate projects making genuine social, environmental, and economic impact. This nomination, following Hastings Commons' recent World Habitat Award gold win, recognizes how thoughtful architectural intervention can support genuine community-led regeneration. We're proud to have helped shape spaces that enable: • Affordable homes • Capped-rent workspaces • Community facilities • Sustainable futures for historic buildings Special thanks to Hastings Commons for trusting us with their vision, and to everyone who has contributed to this journey. Looking forward to the judges' presentation in February! #ArchitectureForGood #CommunityDevelopment #SustainableArchitecture #Hastings #PineappleAwards2025 #RegenerationArchitecture #SocialImpact The Developer and Festival of Place

🎄 As we wrap up 2024, we wanted to take a moment to say thanks to all the amazing clients and collaborators who made this year truly special! And not to forget the amazing people who make up our IF_DO team... Gregory Devaud Rosy Wing Nga Tam Signe Pelne Sarah Hannibal-Taylor Abigail Sayers Al Scott Jack Banting Candice Moore Sarah Castle Laura Scalco Cris Lamarque Héloïse Le Carrer Keir Regan-Alexander Luke Scott Samuel Kumar Anita Pop Thomas Bryans Kelly Tanim Want to see what we've been up to? Check out our year-in-review newsletter here: https://lnkd.in/eF6WpbZq Wishing you all a joyful holiday season #HappyHolidays #ThankYou #YearInReview

Super news last night... We won an FX 2024 award! 🎉 (Winner of Outside Space for Brent Cross Town Substation) Thanks so much to the FX Design Awards and most importantly to our fabulous collaborator Lakwena Maciver and client Related Argent (Nick Searl, Dominic Edwards etc) Architect and artist: IF_DO Lakwena Maciver Client: Related Related Argent / Brent Cross Town Lead designer: Arup Contractor: Galldris Group Specialist subcontractor: Bourne Group Ltd Architectural panels: FIFTH ELEVATION LIMITED Lighting: Michael Grubb Studio Landscape: Gillespies Photography: John Sturrock / Jason Hawkes #fxawards2024 #brentcrosstown

Hemp, Ai and future homes....looking forward to joining the panel today for a deep dive into bio-based materials and the tech accelerating its use in modern methods of construction - hosted by Natural Building Systems - in great company with Bedir Bekar Breandán Goss David Leversha CEng MIStructE Mst(Cantab) MEng Anastasia Stella @tabatha mills - sign up below

❤️ Hastings ❤️ If you have a spare 40mins then check out the latest AJ climate Champions podcast with our very own Sarah Castle talking about our work at the Observer Building in Hastings. It’s been a joy to work there for almost 6years and a pleasure to share the story… https://lnkd.in/e6jgSimg

How can bio-based materials be enhanced with digital tools? What does it mean to design with modular systems? Join IF_DO founding director Al Scott for a webinar on the challenges and opportunities of industrialised building systems in industry and education. From Nature to Technology: Unlocking the Potential of Bio-Based Materials with Digital Tools 28 November 2024 14:00 - 16:00 Link here: https://lnkd.in/en9g8sfE