Since joining the practice in 2012, Scott Crane has become a key part of the Wincer Kievenaar team, achieving First Class Honours in his architectural technology degree while working full-time. As an Architectural Technician with a strong focus on thermal modelling and energy efficiency, Scott brings a meticulous, data-driven approach to every project he’s involved in. We spoke to Scott... Read more
An interview with James Rush MCIAT, Associate and Senior Technician A successful architectural firm comprises a wide range of roles, including Chartered Architectural Technologists, like Wincer Kievenaar’s Senior Technician and Firm Associate, James Rush. With over 30 years... Read more
2026 is a monumental year for Wincer Kievenaar Architects, as we hit three milestones worth celebrating: over 45 incredible years in business, ten years of Philip Branton and Craig Western’s leadership as directors, and one year at our new Hadleigh office. We couldn’t be... Read more
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... Read more
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
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
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
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
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
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
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