Information Based Architecture (IBA) is a partnership between architects Mark Hemel and Barbara Kuit, set up in London in 1998.1
The practice specializes in large-scale architectural and urban projects. It designed the Canton Tower, also called the 'Guangzhou TV astronomical and Sightseeing Tower'.23
In 2002 they were short listed for the Young Architects of the Year Award in the United Kingdom. They have received support by the Dutch Department of Trade and Industry and received several encouragement-grants by the Netherlands Foundation for Visual Arts, Design and Architecture.
Based in Amsterdam, the Netherlands, IBA continues its work on both large and small projects in Europe and Asia. The work includes urban master-planning, architecture, landscaping and furniture design.
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References
- Lomholt, Isabelle (9 October 2013). "Information Based Architecture, IBA Design Studio". e-architect. Retrieved 7 October 2021.
- worldarchitecturenews.com on IBA's commission for Canton Tower
- The Philippine Star newspaper: China's newest architectural marvel unveiled
- "Skyline Gets Facelift Ahead of Asian Games". The Wall Street Journal. 20 August 2008.
- "小蛮腰"灵感 源于髋关节切面图. YangSheng Evening News (in Chinese). Archived from the original on 8 July 2010. Retrieved 14 October 2010.
- "Canton TV Tower". Canton Tower. 1 September 2010. Retrieved 4 October 2009.