Architects in Bilbao with technical, creative and artistic profiles

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The architecture firm i2G ARQUITECTOS based in Bilbao was established as a professional company, in 2007 by Gorka Apraiz, Gilles Marchal and Iñigo Barberena, architects from of different areas of origin (Euskadi, Belgium and Navarra), educated at different universities (Donostia, Brussels and Pamplona) and with a range of geographical experiences (North Carolina – USA, Barcelona and Venice) – all in all a highly diverse range academic training. Joint working of the founding partners during the previous 7 years on the development of projects of proven importance, in another architectural firm, set the precedent for the establishment of this new infrastructure. Joint working of the founding partners during the previous 7 years on the development of projects of proven importance, in another architectural firm, set the precedent for the establishment of this new infrastructure.

Consolidation

At present, our company structure has been consolidated with its own philosophy, by incorporating new human resources, to establish the company and make known as an alternative in the field of CURRENT ARCHITECTURE.

Structure

Architecture understood as a team, consisting of architects with different profiles (technical, creative and artistic), whose versatility promotes addressing all kinds of jobs and new challenges. It is complemented by the recruitment of other specialized technicians to provide services requiring very specific and concrete knowledge, to form a MULTIDISCIPLINARY WORK TEAM with different academic profiles. From training to updating and improvement of processes and results.

Capacity

It is based on the professional knowledge and experience acquired by the human resources linked to the company. Projects are performed under the guidelines set out in a COMPREHENSIVE QUALITY AND ECODESIGN MANAGEMENT SYSTEM which complies with ISO 9001 and 14006.

Desire

Close, customised attention, which responds to specific, bespoke needs, to achieve complete customer satisfaction.

Philosophy

MODERN ARCHITECTURE is the bedrock of the activity based on constant reflection of its principles and ideologies, with a focus on continuous market analysis and addressing the existing gaps.

Vista de puente de piedra como parte del diseño de la escuela

Design and development

PROJECTS IN BUILDING AND PROPERTY DEVELOPMENT, MONITORING AND MANAGEMENT OF WORKS, efficiency and a commitment to avant-garde / modern and innovative EXCEPTIONAL DESIGN CONTEMPORARY ARCHITECTURE, under the principles of efficient SUSTAINABLE AND PASSIVE architecture, based on thoughtful and constant reflection.

This principle entails gradual development in the projects undertaking which avoid professional stagnation.

The continuous improvement and 3D DESIGN policy means projects development using BIM – Building Information Modelling technologies.

Sustainability and environment

Environmental impacts are considered at all stages of design and development to achieve projects that generate the MINIMUM ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT possible throughout their entire life cycle. This enables us to opt for certification in environmental SUSTAINABILITY (BREEAM, LEED, IHOBE…) in the projects that are demanded.

Bioclimatic architecture

The CONDITIONING FACTORS of the ENVIRONMENT (climate, solar radiation and accessibility to the plot) and the BUILDING (architectural integration – aesthetic considerations, occupancy of spaces and orientation and inclination of the collectors – integration with conventional systems – compatibility with the air conditioning systems and installation efficiency.

Passive Building

In direct line with the previous policy, in view of the need to implement energy saving measures during the home use phase, a design based on PASSIVE ARCHITECTURE is oriented towards the PASSIVHAUS standard for energy efficiency in buildings and ‘almost null’ energy consumption, promoting the following criteria: Optimal thermal insulation, high performance exterior carpentry and glazing, absence of thermal bridges, air tightness and high efficiency active ventilation.

Policy and Scope:

COMPREHENSIVE QUALITY MANAGEMENT AND ECODESIGN

Under the principles of:

Transformational leadership

By the Management of the Company and staff with responsibility in the different areas of the company, enabling us to overcome our business challenges and move towards an increasingly better future.

Customer orientation

By meeting their requirements, which are our commitments. With serious and responsible.

Management, based on data and indicators

Which enables us to perform the best monitoring of results and make the best decisions.

Orientation and commitment to our staff

So that we have qualified people, trained, aware of our business management and constant in the company.

Proper process management

Which enables us to: Comply with the current technical and legal regulations that apply to us. Be well organized for efficiency and ensure that job is done well. Promote environmental protection and pollution prevention, avoiding the transfer of environmental impacts from some certain stages of the life cycle to others, derived from the nature of our operations. To work within a Continuous Improvement approach.

All in order to achieve continuous and balanced improvements in results in the following areas: customer satisfaction, staff satisfaction, environmental impact and economic returns.