Information Based Architecture

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Information Based Architecture (IBA) is a partnership between architects Mark Hemel and Barbara Kuit, set up in London in 1998.{{Cite web|last=Lomholt|first=Isabelle|date=2013-10-09|title=Information Based Architecture, IBA Design Studio|url=https://www.e-architect.com/architects/information-based-architecture|access-date=2021-10-07|website=e-architect|language=en-GB}}

The practice specializes in large-scale architectural and urban projects. It designed the Canton Tower, also called the 'Guangzhou TV astronomical and Sightseeing Tower'.[http://www.worldarchitecturenews.com/index.php?fuseaction=wanappln.projectview&upload_id=958 worldarchitecturenews.com on IBA's commission for Canton Tower][http://www.philstar.com/Article.aspx?articleid=531290 The Philippine Star newspaper: China's newest architectural marvel unveiled]

In 2002 they were short listed for the Young Architects of the Year Award in the United Kingdom.{{Citation needed|date=December 2023}} They have received support by the Dutch Department of Trade and Industry and received several encouragement-grants by the Netherlands Foundation for Visual Arts, Design and Architecture.{{Citation needed|date=December 2023}}

Based in Amsterdam, the Netherlands, IBA continues its work on both large and small projects in Europe and Asia. The work includes urban master-planning, architecture, landscaping and furniture design.{{Citation needed|date=December 2023}}