About Ian Givin
Founding Director, Architects in Practice

Ian established Architects in Practice following extensive experience working for prominent London-based, award-winning practices such as CGL and Stirling Prize winner, dRMM.
Throughout his professional career Ian has amassed over 15 years’ experience in the design and delivery of major works concentrated around mixed-use residential, education and regeneration schemes across the UK.
As the Founding Director, Ian manages the strategic development of the practice and coordinates design output, production and delivery of all projects, ensuring design intent is preserved throughout all stages.
Ian’s strengths lie in his creative eye – which transcends into the buildings we design – his self-drive and his meticulous attention to detail.
Ian is a Northerner by birth, a Londoner by choice, an Architect by trade, a cycling enthusiast by default, and a record collector by instinct.
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