Ignite Architects is a full-service design practice that specialises in master planning, architecture, and interior design. Their goal is to create inspiring and compelling places through the power of collaboration.
With many exciting initiatives and projects in the pipelines for this successful architectural practice, it was important for them to have an array of product options throughout the design process. Subsequently their team of talented designers require a large range of products and systems to ensure they can deliver the clients project requirements.
The solution was quite simple. Creating their construction specifications with Masterspec. By using three of Masterspec’s design libraries, Masterspec Standard, Interiors and Basic library, the practice was able to construct each aspect of their build to perfection. With a choice of over 1750 work sections, Ignite had quality, pre-formulated master specification templates at their fingertips. Additionally, with over 270 manufacturers partnered with Masterspec, the information was product specific from the start, making the research process effortless.
“We love that we can use specific product partner work sections in our specs, this makes the process of specifying easier", says Jeremy Benseman.
Jeremy’s team is growing year on year as they deliver projects throughout New Zealand and overseas. Some of their greatest highlights have been the well-known Auckland War Memorial Museum, Botany Town Centre’s Garden Lane, and Hobsonville’s Sunderland Hangar. All fantastic accomplishments for the team. With every new project, the team must work together and Masterspec helps them achieve that. “It is easy to use and there is minimal training that is required to get started,’ mentions Jeremy. He also provided a great tip for other designers looking to save time. ‘Use office masters, especially if you work on larger scale projects,’ he says.
The result of Jeremy’s team using multiple libraries together is a growing portfolio of fantastic project outcomes. By using the Standard Library, designers can construct large, high-quality commercial buildings that assist in reducing their risk. Meanwhile, the landscape library provides them with the ability to ensure their patrons’ experience doesn’t stop at the doors. It allows them to extend the envisioned design to complete the surrounding spaces. The interior library provides further internal flexibility. To learn more about Ignite Architects and their innovative designs, visit their website. To compare the different Masterspec libraries, visit our online comparison tool.
Interview with Jeremy Benseman: How Ignite Uses Masterspec to Streamline & Derisks Projects
Key Quotes from the Interview
On the Importance of specifications and Masterspec:
- "It's a contractual obligation... It takes precedence over drawings."
- "It derisks it a lot. You don't have to have experts in specification writing to write a spec."
On the Benefits of Masterspec:
- "Ease of use... Minimal training required."
- "Updates to standards and product information... allows us not to chase that information."
- "Link through to our BIM software, Revit, is really important."
On Masterspec Usage:
- "Every single project that we do uses Masterspec."
- "We use Office Masters for specific sector projects."
- "We request [suppliers] to be on Masterspec. For us [specifiers] it makes the job easier and make it more likely that the product will be used"
Key Takeaways:
- Ignite Architects values Masterspec for its ease of use, time-saving features, and integration with BIM software.
- They believe that using Masterspec ensures their specifications are accurate, up-to-date, and aligned with industry standards.
- Masterspec has helped Ignite Architects streamline their workflow and improve project efficiency.
- They recommend that product suppliers list their products on Masterspec for easier specification inclusion.
Systems used:
STANDARD
The essential architectural specification system for commercial, industrial and larger residential projects.
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BASIC
The architectural specification system for residential, low-level retail and smaller commercial construction.
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MINOR
Masterspec's Minor residential library enables you to specify almost all renovations and smaller residential additions.
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STRUCTURAL & CIVIL
This library is great for commercial, industrial & larger residential buildings as well as major earthworks, road works & infrastructure.
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SCNZ STRUCTURAL
A specialist specification based on SCNZ’s New Zealand Structural Steelwork Specification in Compliance with AS/NZS 5131.
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SERVICES
The library and specification system for building services engineers specifying commercial and industrial projects.
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LANDSCAPES
The comprehensive specification system for civil, commercial and domestic landscaping projects.
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INTERIORS
The specification system for specifying all types of interior projects, from small residential to the largest commercial.
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MasterKey for ArchiCAD
An ArchiCAD plugin designed to dynamically keynote your ArchiCAD project drawings with your Masterspec specification with ease.
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MasterKey for Revit
An Revit plugin designed to dynamically keynote your Revit project drawings with your Masterspec specification.
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