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Creating Places and Spaces that Enrich the
Lives of Those Who Use Them

What we do

IONIC provides custom architectural design with a personalized approach. From site and space planning through complete permit and construction documents to ultimately, construction contract administration, we bring your vision to life.

How we do it

Our team of designers and architects works closely to support a value system where client relationships are paramount. IONIC’s core values guide every decision: Innovation, Creativity, Teamwork, Respect, Problem Solving and Family.

Why it matters

Selecting the right architectural firm for your project involves more than technical expertise and experience. While those are important, we believe a successful project stems from the people on the team and how they work on the client’s behalf.

22

States

401

Restaurants

665

Churches

270

Combined Years

Form

Form is more than the look and feel — it’s the emotional response people have to a space. Does it resonate with the people who will use it in a way that supports the mission of the building? Whether it’s a creative office or a place of worship, great design supports the reason the space exists.

Function

Great looking spaces need to accomplish the primary task of providing a functional building. Traffic flow, sight lines, privacy, M/E/P systems and structural considerations all must blend together to create an environment that supports, rather than impedes, the building’s functions.

The IONIC Approach

  • the IONIC Masterplan:

     

    “You know what you want, we know how to get you there.”

    Ionic DeZign Studios has a unique approach to projects in our care. We assist clients in recognizing their own vision and use it as a guide, while still creatively meeting the demands of the final product.  We call this process the IONIC Masterplan.

    the IONIC Masterplan begins by familiarizing ourselves with the client and compiling data. This spans everything from ripped magazine pages of inspiration to budget considerations. Once we have a confident understanding of our client’s needs, we use decades of interdisciplinary and niche-industry experience to create distinct plans that solve for both form and function.

    To ensure building owners are happy, every decision is evaluated with a thorough review and REVIT modeling process. Finally, we tap into the native knowledge of our communities to ensure the project will be approved, before moving forward.

  • “Design comes together, line by line”

    Here we bring the vision to life, allowing time for owner input along the way.

    Production begins with the Schematic Design. Preliminary pieces come together as we begin pricing and pause for another design review. Design Development fills out detailed structural and mechanical touches such as lighting, plumbing and added features.

    Finally, Construction Documents are produced. These sealed working documents identify everything needed for successful construction, including specific materials, finishes and product numbers. These documents are then handed to the chosen builder to begin construction.

     

    Production

  • Contract Administration

     

    “It’s not over, until it’s over”

    Contract administration is an important part of the IONIC process that many firms skip. As client advocates, we believe that our work continues until the building is complete.

    Permitting – Our clients hire us to create a permittable drawing gset. We submit all required documents to the local building authorities and ensure approval of the plans.

    Bidding & Negotiation – While we have a network of skilled and interdisciplinary contractors and builders, we’re happy to work with a builder of our client’s choosing.

    Observation – To ensure a high-quality product, we remain engaged during the build phase of each project. We provide expert and third-party inspections during the construction process. That means regular visits to the site and a continued presence of the IONIC team for the client.

Innovation: Using evolving technological capabilities and solutions to grow the business and remain on the fringe of the (im) possible.

Architecture is all about VISION, and our designers are experts in the tools that help you visualize your project. From 3D renderings to video walk-throughs and even old-fashioned material boards, we want you to be comfortable and confident in your design from the earliest stages.

Creativity: Creating a dynamic impact by tailoring and crafting unique designs using vibrant and artistic solutions.

We’re not afraid to get weird if that’s your thing. We’ve featured conference rooms subtly shaped like French-Fry boxes for a McDonald’s corporate office, a Radio Flyer chandelier for a day-care and our own office is loaded with some of our wildest creations. Just stop by and take a look. If your design needs something to catch an eye and get people talking, we’ve got ideas.

Teamwork: A collaborative and energetic effort to encourage and support each other while

responding to the needs of our team and our clients.

If you stop by our office, you may notice there aren’t any doors. That’s right, we’re all in the bullpen together. And when you hire us, you’re the newest member of our team. We work collaboratively with each other and with you to ensure you’re getting our best and exactly what you want. It’s a win-win.

Respect: A commitment to extra-ordinary service and value by focusing on consistent communication that is founded on listening, discussing, and caring for others.

We understand that the space we design for you is important to you. Whether you represent a billion-dollar company, a small business, a church or just your family, environment matters. And because it’s important to you, it’s important to us. We want the places and spaces in which you live, work, and worship to enrich your life.

Problem-Solving: Giving meticulous attention to our team’s and clients’ problems and finding solutions by fully engaging the talents, experience, and responsiveness of the team.

But not everything is about “WOW” designs. Many, if not most, of our clients come to us with problems that need to be solved. And we’ve got answers because we’ve seen it all. Collapsed ceilings, outdated infrastructure, tight budgets, code compliance issues and even the rare, “I’m breaking up with my business partner, can you draw a wall between our offices, so we can build it?” Our experience will help you out of your dilemma without losing a night’s sleep about it.

Family: Maintaining a work culture that supports the balance between work, family, and community life while making corporate objectives transparent.

At the end of the day, we want to work with you because we love our jobs and we believe you’ll love the IONIC experience as well. It’s been 20 years since the boss quit his job to doodle in his living room. We now have two offices in Virginia and completed projects in more than 20 states all thanks to great clients who have put their trust in us. We intend to keep rewarding that trust for another 20 years and more.

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