Established in 1980, Wincer Kievenaar is a multi award-winning architectural practice based in Hadleigh, Suffolk.

We are recognised for our innovative building designs and extensive portfolio, which includes commercial, residential, educational, and community projects across East Anglia.

As a RIBA (Royal Institute of British Architects) Chartered Practice, we offer a comprehensive range of services, structuring all projects using the RIBA Plan of Work.

These stages include strategic definition, concept design, developed design, technical design, construction, handover, and in-use assessments, which ensure high standards of work and client satisfaction throughout.

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AWARDS

Year Award Project
2024 LABC East Anglia - Best Individual New Home Woodfield, Sproughton
2022 RIBA Suffolk - Craftsmanship Award House in Suffolk
2020 RIBA Suffolk - Design Award Newmarket Academy Library Extension
2019 Suffolk Association of Architects (SAA) - Craftsmanship Award Goldsmiths Mansion
2018 RICS - Highly Commended Design Monkey Lodge
2017 RIBA Suffolk - Design Award Monkey Lodge
2017 RIBA Suffolk - Craftsmanship Award Monkey Lodge
2016 Suffolk Association of Architects (SAA) - Craftsmanship Award House in Suffolk
2015 Suffolk Coastal Quality of Place - Winner of Non Residential class Design Award Maritime House
2015 The Ipswich Society - High Commendation Park Road
2015 Suffolk Association of Architects (SAA) - Craftsmanship Award Frogs Hall
2014 Suffolk Association of Architects (SAA) - Craftsmanship Award Landex Office
2013 RIBA Suffolk - Design Award Preston Manor House
2013 RIBA Suffolk - Craftsmanship Award Preston Manor House
2012 Suffolk Coastal Quality of Place - Highly Commended Design Levington House
2012 RIBA Suffolk - Design Commendation
2012 RIBA Suffolk - Design Award Sealey Marketing Suite
2012 RIBA Suffolk - Craftsmanship Award
2012 The Ipswich Society - Commendation Northfields
2011 Suffolk Association of Architects (SAA) - Design Award
2011 Suffolk Association of Architects (SAA) - Design Award
2011 Suffolk Association of Architects (SAA) - Design Award Suffolk Yacht Harbour Chandlery
2010 Suffolk Association of Architects (SAA) - Design Award Broomheath Cottage
2010 Suffolk Association of Architects (SAA) - Craftsmanship Award Kirton Housing
2010 Suffolk Association of Architects (SAA) - Craftsmanship Award
2009 Suffolk Association of Architects (SAA) - Craftsmanship Award Broomheath Cottage
2008 Suffolk Association of Architects (SAA) - Craftsmanship Award
2008 Suffolk Association of Architects (SAA) - Craftsmanship Award Latimer House
2008 Suffolk Association of Architects (SAA) - Craftsmanship Award House in Bentley
2008 RIBA East - Spirit of Ingenuity St Josephs College Prep School
2008 Suffolk Association of Architects (SAA) - Design Award St Josephs College Prep School
2007 The Ipswich Society - High Commendation
2007 The Ipswich Society - High Commendation St Josephs College Prep School
2007 Suffolk Association of Architects (SAA) - Design Award
2006 The Ipswich Society - High Commendation
2006 Suffolk Association of Architects (SAA) - Design Award Old Buckenham Hall School, New Class block and Science Facility
2005 RIBA East - Spirit of Ingenuity Lavenham Village Hall
2005 Suffolk Association of Architects (SAA) - Craftsmanship Award
2004 Suffolk Association of Architects (SAA) - Craftsmanship Award
2002 The Ipswich Society - High Commendation
2002 Suffolk Association of Architects (SAA) - Craftsmanship Award
2001 The Bury St Edmunds Society - Architectural Award
2000 Suffolk Association of Architects (SAA) - Craftsmanship Award
2000 Suffolk Association of Architects (SAA) - Craftsmanship Award
1998 Suffolk Association of Architects (SAA) - Craftsmanship Award
1995 Suffolk Association of Architects (SAA) - Craftsmanship Award
1993 Suffolk Association of Architects (SAA) - Craftsmanship Award
1992 Civic Trust - Commendation for a Contribution to the Quality and Appearance of the Environment
1990 Civic Trust
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MEET THE TEAM

Philip Branton

Director / MCIAT

Craig Western

Director / Architect 

James Rush

Associate / MCIAT

Staszek Stuart-Thompson

Associate / Architect

Chris Hyam

Associate / ACABE

Ellie Betham

Architect / Certified Passive House Designer

Scott Crane

Architectural Technician

Lee Dutnall

Senior Technician

Vicky Mann

Marketing Assistant & Office Administration 

Connor Mothersole

Architectural Technician

Mark Roberts

Senior Technician / Energy Assessor

Francisco da Silva

Architectural Assistant 

Steven Swaby

Senior Architect 

Jane West

Practice Manager

Mark Wilding

Senior Technician 

Jake Wilson

Architect

Megan Clarke

Architect

The result was that everything I wanted was delivered, even though on reflection, I didn’t really know exactly what I wanted, and I certainly couldn’t put it all into words. The new library certainly has the ‘wow’ factor. It looks spectacular, providing open space, harnessing natural light and giving us room to house an extra 30,000 books.

It has transformed and put reading at the heart of the school, and the team at Wincer Kievenaar deserve most of the credit for that.

Nick Froy, Head Teacher - Newmarket Academy

Wincer Kievenaar understood our brief and turned our ideas into a buildable design. They navigated the planning process for us and assembled a multi-disciplinary team to develop a detailed design that is now under construction. A great team – thank you.

Seymour House

WK were the architects who designed our self-build family home. They managed the contract from start to completion and did a sterling job. Throughout the process they were friendly, approachable and professional and we are so are so pleased with the final result. We would recommend them without reservation. Huge thanks to Phil, Staszek, Chris and all the team.

Joanna Steed - Private client

We used WK to design and manage the building of a glass and steel garden room extension to our Grade II Listed house. Their professionalism was exceptional and the finished space is fantastic.

Andrew Renshaw - Private client

I have worked with Phil and his team over numerous projects and recommended to business associates, friends and family. Understanding of brief and delivering on time are so important. WK just get it. Highly recommended and happy to give a reference if ever needed.

Darin Shaikly - Lanswood Property
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Our Process

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Strategic definition

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Preparation & briefing

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Concept design

03

Spatial coordination

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Technical design

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Manufacturing & construction

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Handover

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Use

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