Ian Ritchie
Biography
ABOUT
Professor Ian Ritchie leads ritchie*studio, recognised as one of the world’s most innovative and influential architectural practices. His studio supports Ritchie-Net – A Eurasian network of ‘graduate’ practices, all of whom are led by former colleagues.
AWARDS
- CBE – Commander of the British Empire, Commonwealth Association of Architects Award for Innovation, French Académie d’Architecture Grand Medaille d’Argent for Innovation
SHORT DESCRIPTION OF THE OFFICE
ritchie*studio is a successful and globally respected architectural practice which has received over 100 major national and international awards for architecture, structures and innovation, and won more than 70 European competitions. This reflects a history of 40 years commitment to research, architecture, industrial and urban design, and to the talent within the practice. ritchie*studio remains a leader in glass architecture, material-technical innovation and intelligent environmental and sustainable design.
AWARDS OF THE OFFICE
Over 100 major national and international awards: https://www.ritchie.studio/profile/awards/
PROJECTS TO BE PRESENTED DURING THE EVENT
Project #1: Farsons Brewhouse and Trident Park, Malta
Start year: 01.02.2014
The multi-award winning Maltese project completed in 2023 has two interconnected building elements: The renaissance of the existing 7,000m2 listed Brewhouse into a thriving and interactive series of multi-purpose spaces in which to work, play and relax for emerging and young companies, and for visitors to experience Farsons’ renowned hospitality. The 15,000m2 Trident Park provides an exemplary model for large-scale commercial development in Malta, with an emphasis on not compromising the island’s skyline or historic sight-lines between Valletta and Mdina. Behind the listed and retained 200m long north frontage six new tranquil courtyards, inspired by Malta’s traditional walled gardens intersect seven new ultra-low-energy office buildings targeted at the best local and international companies. This ‘campus’ design introduces state-of-the-art environmental technologies, including floor slab comfort cooling married with traditional design approaches including opening windows and fixed solar shading.
ritchie.studio - The Brewhouse and Trident Park - Light falling through The Brewhouse ©Joe Smith
ritchie.studio - The Brewhouse and Trident Park - The apple_ gage_ and avocado garden looking north ©Joe Smith
ritchie.studio - The Brewhouse and Trident Park -The renewed Brewhouse with Trident statue in the foreground ©Ian Ritchie
ritchie.studio - The Brewhouse and Trident Park -The restored boiling coppers in The Brewhouse ©Jean Claude Vancell for DNA Creative Studios