Fenwick Iribarren Architects
Architects and architecture firms · Alcobendas, Madrid, Spain
About Fenwick Iribarren Architects
Fenwick Iribarren Architects, founded in 1990 by Mark Fenwick and Javier Iribarren, is a leading Spanish practice in sports and office architecture. It designed Madrid's Caleido Tower and co-designed Torre Espacio, and has delivered stadiums such as RCD Espanyol's ground, as well as housing, shopping centres and hotels.
At the first conversation it helps to specify the intended use, the number of users, hours of use and technical requirements such as accessibility, acoustics or energy efficiency. With that information the team can assess the real scope, the phases of work and the consultants to coordinate.
To compare proposals, ask for a phased schedule and separate estimates for design, site supervision and administrative procedures. Ask too how unforeseen issues will be handled and what margin is allowed for adjustments during construction.
At the first conversation it helps to specify the intended use, the number of users, hours of use and technical requirements such as accessibility, acoustics or energy efficiency. With that information the team can assess the real scope, the phases of work and the consultants to coordinate.
To compare proposals, ask for a phased schedule and separate estimates for design, site supervision and administrative procedures. Ask too how unforeseen issues will be handled and what margin is allowed for adjustments during construction.