Studio

Ian Chin Architects is registered with the Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA) Chartered Practice and the Architects Registration Board (ARB). 

The studio is a young and dynamic architectural studio based in London and Devon, formed by Ian Chin. 

Our Approach  

Our work is informed by a sensitivity to context and place as well as a consideration of form and spatial quality or simplicity of buildings well made.

Our passion for the contemporary is practised by our experience in conservation and our respect for the vernacular Architecture. 

We approach every project as a unique and individual opportunity. We engage with our clients to undertake an analytical investigation of each of the project's needs and constraints through conversation, observation and research, with the objective of delivering the highest level of design quality and buildings which are inspiring, practical and simply beautiful.  

Our works is a collaboration with our clients and other construction professionals, ultimately seeking to delivery buildings that everyone can be proud of.  

 

Architectural Services

 

Ian Chin Architects offers a range of professional architectural services from the initial conceptual design idea right thought to completion. 

We can guide you through the various RIBA Plan of Work stages of your project and we can provide an advice service to suit any particular project and specific requirements. 

We would welcome the opportunity to discuss your building or site ambitions; we will show you how we can add value to your project.

We are able to provide a variety of mediums to help you visualise your project, which can include hand sketches, models and digital imagines. 

The architectural services offered include:

+ Initial Project Consultation
+ Feasibility and Site Appraisal
+ Outline and Concept Design
+ Developed Design
+ Planning Applications
+ Listed Building Applications
+ Building Regulations 
+ Interior Design
+ Construction Detailing
+ Project Management
+ Contract Administration
+ Architect Inspection

For a detailed breakdown of the RIBA Work Stages, can be referred as the handy guide from the RIBA about how working with a chartered architect is structured. 

 
 


Biography

Ian Chin
BArch (UNSW) RIBA ARB
Founding Director | Architect

Ian Chin holds a Bachelor of Architecture from the University of New South Wales, Sydney, Australia, graduating in 2001. He later completed a Postgraduate Diploma in Professional Practice & Management in Architecture at the Bartlett School of Architecture, University College London in 2012. 

Ian began his career at PTW in Sydney before relocating to the United Kingdom, where h work for nearly 15 years with Aukett Swanke and VI Architects in London. During this time, he contributed to several notable projects including: Marks & Spencer Cheshire Oaks Sustainability Flagship Store - recipient of three RIBA Awards in 2013 (the North West Sustainability Award, North West Award, and National Award); Philips Auction House & Gallery, 30 Berkeley Square, London, and The Grad II Listed Oman Embassy Attache Building, South Kensington.

Ian brings together a strong passion for contemporary design with a deep respect for heritage architecture. As a Conservation Registrant on the RIBA Conservation Register, he offers both creative insight and specialist knowledge to projects that blend modern innovation with historical integrity.