APPROACH

IHLY RUTTI ARCHITECTURE (IR:A) is a full service architectural and planning firm located in Scottsdale, Arizona. Established in 2005, IR:A is dedicated to creating modern environments rooted in their regional context that are inspiring, smart and sustainable. Our work focuses on a range of project types from residential to institutional in scale.  Our approach is collaborative in nature with the goal of delivering projects that are culturally important, elegantly detailed, contextually authentic, and socially responsible.

DESIGN PROCESS

Working from a community-based perspective, we do not start projects with an a-priori aesthetic approach, but rather let the buildings idea develop through a thorough understanding of client needs, current technologies, cultural context, and site opportunities. IR:A has extensive experience working with municipalities and non-profits, with a particular practice focus on projects that enhance the social and environmental soundness of communities.

HISTORY

Prior to forming IR:A, both Principals worked for over ten years as co-leader of the respected Los Angeles firm, BMA, running a series of cultural and educational projects, including the Tempe Center for the Arts and the Dr. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts in Orlando, Florida.