Mr Ippolito, you head a multidisciplinary architecture and design consultancy. What role does the sustainability megatrend play in your global projects?
The sustainability idea is now so deeply rooted in society that we no longer ask ourselves whether we should discuss the subject, but rather the extent to which we should give it consideration. How high the sustainability standard is and which specific aspects are important depend ultimately on the customer and their objectives. And there are certainly differences in this respect.
Looking ahead: how will the subject of sustainability develop in the contract business?
Subjects such as sustainable materials are one aspect that is obvious and comprehensible for everyone. For us, the challenge begins much earlier: How can we design projects that will really endure in our rapidly changing world? The reality is that I cannot know how the premises I am planning now will be used in five years' time. Corporate headquarters or working environments that can only accommodate one form of organisation are no longer sustainable. That's why we now factor in openness of use from the outset and create buildings that are as strong as possible with a personality that favours the process of adaptation. After all, what good is it if I erect a certified sustainable building that nobody is likely to need after only a short time?
About the Ippolito Fleitz Group
The Ippolito Fleitz Group is a team of ‘Identity Architects’ who aim to translate complex customer identities into fitting designs for architecture and interior architecture, as well as product and communication design.
