Design philosophy
Our experience allows us to combine good design with commercial criteria to achieve our clients’ requirements, on time and on budget.
The design process needs to be ‘right first time’. Ica’s experience allows us to identify the opportunities and problems early on, and turn them to our client’s advantage. This extends from a knowledge of development, tax, cost, commercial, planning, brand issues, to our own disciplines of architecture and interior design.
Teamwork is a key foundation to our approach, and is reflected in three main areas: clients’ priorities; using our team skills; and partnering with others.
Our strength derives from a teamwork approach to the design process. Ica is based around the complimentary skills of our three directors. Ian Burleigh has particular expertise in operational, commercial and planning issues. Chris Fegan is a talented designer and project manager. Alistair Horner contributes technical excellence in construction. This combination has built the practice a strong reputation, reflected in the amount of repeat business we achieve.
Positive feedback has been received on all our projects from hoteliers, developers and contractors alike.
By partnering with key experts we have developed procedures to procure, negotiate and manage contracts that maximise the development return.