B+H Architects
Designed to InspireAs the world responds to the challenges presented by the coronavirus outbreak, B+H Architects has embraced new ways of working, all the while continuing to build on its global reputation for developing inspiring spaces for clients Writer: Tom Wadlow | Project Manager: Ryan Gray The global health crisis caused by the outbreak of coronavirus has impacted almost every economy and industry around the world. From a virtual standstill in international travel to sweeping reconsiderations of what defines a safe working environment, the human ability to adapt and innovate through challenges is being tested to the extreme. In the words of Bill Nankivell, “the workplace has been turned upside down”. Speaking as CEO of global architecture, design and strategic consulting firm, B+H Architects, he has witnessed first-hand the disruption caused and creativity deployed as a result of the COVID-19 outbreak. “Our first concern was for the wellbeing and safety of all our staff across the globe,” he adds. “The novel coronavirus impacted our Shanghai team in late January, and we had the benefit of their experience when the wave reached our other global studios.” “We have taken every precaution, implementing protocols, best practices and measures to ensure peace of mind for our staff and make sure they have everything they need to continue to deliver uninterrupted service to our clients.”B+H’s Shanghai team is now back in its studio, the company continuing to monitor closely the impact of new safety measures while evaluating the effect that working from home has had on employees in different parts of the world. Indeed, not only is…
B+H Architects
B+H Architects has taken its innovative approach to architectural development and used it to establish a new way of thinking Writer: Phoebe CalverProject Manager: Tom Cullum As a direct result of its bold ideas and action over the years, B+H Architects has built a legacy to stand above all other companies in the industry.With a reputation for collaborative work, going back to the firm’s beginnings executing design for ‘starchitects’ - celebrity architects - in its early days, the Company was able to establish a firm footing while still relatively new to the market and has evolved into one of the most prominent companies in the business.“Today we are recognised both for our role as design architects, as well as our ability to carefully execute fully-realised concepts,” begins Karen Cvornyek, President and Regional Managing Principal, Asia of B+H Architects. “When it comes to continuously creating inspiring designs, we fully appreciate the importance of collaborative thinking and value teamwork with a continuous dialogue from our clients to our contractors along the way.”As a multi-sector firm working in studios around the world, B+H has a recognisable advantage in its highly evolved and competitive global business environment. Thanks to its work in multiple sectors, the Company can bring insights gathered from their global practice to inform the new dynamic and inclusive cities we are beginning to see.“We respond to the needs of our clients with a holistic approach, fusing local acumen with a global attitude that allows us to uncover innovative and inspiring designs,” explains Cvornyek on the Company’s working philosophy…
