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| Future Systems was an architectural
and design practice producing highly original work. The designs
were not only architecturally innovative and visually striking,
but were also pieces of highly functional equipment, inspired
by both nature and technologies transferred from other industries. |
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| The practice was recognised worldwide for consistently
challenging traditional preconceptions of space and demonstrating
environmental concern and efficiency, without the need to compromise
on contemporary form. Research was a vital ingredient for the
practice and a balance between experimental and real projects
was kept in order to remain at the cutting-edge of the field. |
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| Delivering design excellence, whatever the budget,
was matched by the emphasis placed on the development of a close
working relationship between Client, Architect and Engineer,
to achieve the highest levels of functionality. Future Systems
took a proactive role in leading the design team. All activities
and costs were monitored throughout the tightly controlled construction
process, enabling completion date objectives and budgets to
be kept under control. The management of projects was considered
as important as the creative process and it was this commitment
that gave Future Systems the confidence to pursue innovation
both in design and procurement strategies. |
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| Future Systems’ work was grounded in sound
commercial principles, enabling clients to achieve a variety
of business objectives such as raising their profile, enhancing
their brand positioning and attracting sponsorship. Future Systems
was quoted as ‘laying down the agenda for architecture
in the 21st century’. |
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