About SIP

Founded in 2012, SIP Architects Limited is a Hong Kong based architectural design firm established by Shoji Sasahara and his partner Takayaki Ito. The two partners lead a team of dedicated professionals specializing in Hospitality design.

SPECIALTY

We believe that specialization gives us a deeper understanding of the project types we engage in, resulting in more sophisticated designs. Over the years we have accumulated a wealth of experience in the architectural industry in mainland China as well as overseas. Today hospitality design is not confined solely to hotel projects but is an all-encompassing approach that extends to a variety of spaces, requires attention to detail, sophistication, comprehensive knowledge and critical thinking. This approach can be applied successfully to a wide range of building design projects.

INNOVATION

SIP values and honors local building traditions in all our work. However, we also infuse new ideas into our projects to give them a vitality and freshness. In addition to basic aesthetic and functional considerations, we also imbue our projects with a sense of what’s new and cutting edge in architecture.

PARTNERS

Our associates and design professionals work together as a team, emphasizing collaboration and communication. We believe that the most successful, full-bodied design solutions arise from a collaborative process that begins with a holistic approach to problem solving. We have assembled a diverse team of design professionals, enabling us to harness inspiration from various points of view. We also pride ourselves in developing a strong rapport and working relationship with our clients, while helping them realize their vision.

SIP Design Approach

STRONG SENSE OF PLACE

Our designs emphasize a sense of place, by abstracting while still revealing the vernacular characteristics of the project’s locale, including the historical background, environment, culture and people. With a deep understanding of a place, we deliver designs with local character and infused with new ideas.

We believe that good architecture creates landmarks, is informed by its local culture and integrates into its urban context. It can rise to the level of art, as well as contribute to the replenishment or revitalization for a place by attracting people from all over the world.  Good design not only benefits the building’s users but also the surrounding neighborhood. Furthermore, good design enhances the sense of belonging and civic pride in a community.

Our clients are always our top priority.  We endeavor to understand our clients’ needs through continuous interaction and a proactive approach. In addition to aesthetic and functional concerns, the architecture must also contribute to the project’s sustainable commercial value. We make every effort to maximize the value for clients through our design solutions.

Our aim is to deliver world-class design and service by blending the sense of place, civic pride and commercial value together through our professional knowledge and experience.