Understanding Class Q: Turning agricultural buildings into homes

March 16, 2026

The Suffolk landscape is truly diverse, with historic towns, untouched countryside, and a captivating 50-mile stretch of coastline. However, what the county is most known for is its abundance of agricultural land, and with that comes old agricultural structures.  These structures are a defining part of the East Anglian countryside, but many of them are unused or falling into disrepair. We... Read more

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Ellie Betham - Passive House designer

An introduction to Passivhaus

February 10, 2026
| 7 min read

When building for the future, energy efficiency and a reduced carbon footprint are at the forefront of building design. Passivhaus is a building standard focused on creating low-energy buildings, designed carefully to consider how energy is used and lost. From residential... Read more

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National Apprenticeship Week: An interview with our architectural apprentices

February 9, 2026
| 6 min read

It is National Apprenticeship Week, held annually to celebrate the impact of apprenticeships. It is designed to raise awareness, opening the doors of opportunity to businesses and potential apprentices across the UK. Here at Wincer Kievenaar, we're proud to offer Level 7... Read more

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What the 2025 Budget means for your building plans

December 17, 2025
| 5 min read

In late November, the UK government announced its autumn Budget 2025. This often comes with a lead-up of uncertainty for everyone, followed by mixed views post-release, but this year, we're feeling positive in the role it plays within architecture's future. This year's budget... Read more

Skoda Showroom

December 4, 2025
| 1 min read

We are pleased to announce that we have officially broken ground on the new Skoda Showroom located on Crane Boulevard in Ipswich. Positioned alongside the existing Audi showroom, this development will further strengthen the area as a key destination for automotive retail. This... Read more

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A guide to natural light in building design

November 20, 2025
| 8 min read

To achieve true architectural balance in building design, it's important always to incorporate natural light where possible. Natural light in our spaces—where we live, work, learn, and more—offers a long list of benefits that extend far beyond those of simple practicality. A... Read more

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Educational building architecture: the art and science of designing schools

November 12, 2025
| 6 min read

When designing new educational spaces for learning and teaching, a relationship must be established between pedagogy and architecture to deliver a truly successful school building. An environment must be designed that supports educational needs, offers a feeling of safety,... Read more

From SAP to the Home Energy Model: The difference, and why it matters

November 4, 2025
| 5 min read

At Wincer Kievenaar, we integrate energy assessment directly into our design process through our own in-house SAP assessor. This upcoming transition brings us both an inspiring challenge and an opportunity, and it will reshape how we design and communicate energy performance in... Read more

A Restoration Tale

October 31, 2025
| 5 min read

This Halloween, we’re peeling back the creaky floorboards and cobwebbed corners of one of our most hauntingly memorable projects - a true “House of Horrors” that transformed from frightful to fabulous. When we first stepped into this derelict Manor House, it was... Read more

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World Architecture Day 2025: Design for Strength

October 6, 2025
| 3 min read

Occurring annually on the first Monday in October, World Architecture Day is an opportunity to celebrate the incredible and diverse field of architecture. This day was first established by the International Union of Architects (UIA), a federation of national professional... Read more

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Residential architecture: the art and science of designing private homes

August 29, 2025
| 6 min read

Residential architecture is far more complex and considered than many realise. Striking the perfect balance with function, flow, aesthetics, and the client's wishes can prove an exciting challenge, a chance to get creative and logical with what can be achieved when it comes to... Read more