Ms Heinonen-Smith is joining the company from PRP Architects, where she worked within the Specialist Housing Team as lead architect, designing and delivering innovative housing and care solutions for people over 55-years-old.
IBI Group's Regional Director for UK & Ireland, Paul Hewes, said: "IBI Group is proactively responding to this growing market by hiring experts such as Maarit, and working closely with partners across the Retirement Living and Senior Care sector.
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"Retirement housing helps prevent some of the largest hurdles facing elderly people in the UK today, providing support on a physical and emotional level, improving the health, security and overall wellbeing of those who live there. Our team, at a local and global level, is looking to create more accessible, inclusive, and technology driven living environments, to better support our older generation today, and in the future."
Ms Heinonen-Smith said: "I am very excited to join IBI Group in this new position. I am passionate about designing and delivering inspiring residential architecture, which allows for flexibility, individuality and changing needs, as well as promoting the health and wellbeing of the residents.
"IBI Group's expertise in the healthcare and residential sectors, coupled with its technology offering, means it's in a perfect position to add real value to clients and end-users alike."
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