IF Architecture believes in the power of architecture and interior design to improve your every day. In homes that are beautiful, nurturing and highly functional. In restaurants, bars and cafes that create delightful experiences for customers, and support efficiency and profitability for business owners. In shops that give authentic physical expression to brands while enhancing retail performance. And in workplaces that energise employees, foster creativity and maximise productivity.
Our practice is built on authentic, open, warm relationships with likeminded clients, suppliers and collaborators. We begin every project by listening to your objectives. These are paramount. But we’re not afraid to challenge thinking to get the best outcome for you. We work to achieve your goals through a process of conversation, investigation, creative exploration and architectural rigour.
We’re always thoughtful about context, telling stories through architecture and interior design that resonate with place, history, community and character. Our work is a reflection of the broader landscape, and in turn seeks to enhance it.
This includes a clear commitment to sustainability. On a fundamental level, we believe that good design is enduring and therefore inherently sustainable. But we extend on this, with careful and deliberate selection of materials, recycling and reuse of existing materials and fittings, and design strategies that minimise the impact of our buildings on the environment.
Iva founded IF Architecture in 2010 and is the practice principal and lead architect. She brings a naturally collaborative approach to design, believing that open engagement with clients inevitably leads to a more comprehensive and integrated realisation of their objectives. Iva says, “While the studio has created a wide body of work, I still feel a sense of curiosity, wonder and excitement for the design process, because it always begins and ends in a new place.”
Ken is an associate and project lead, working across all aspects of design, from concept to documentation, project coordination and delivery. He’s curious, observant and solutions-driven. Ken says, “I approach each project with an open mind, tuning in to the ambitions of the client, the specifics of the site, the identity of the brand, and the realities of budget and timeline. The more we understand, the more meaningful the outcome, and engaging the architecture."
Kmila is a graduate of architecture, contributing across design development, technical documentation and project support. With a calm, considered approach, she brings precision and a strong visual sensibility to each task. Her work reflects a genuine interest in how built environments influence emotion and behaviour. Kmila says, “Design is an active conversation—with people, places and purpose. I’m drawn to the process of refining ideas into spaces that feel intuitive and considered.”