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Celebrating RICS Recognition for Channels Nursery

July 14, 2026

The awards were presented on Friday 10 July at The Cambridge Belfry, where we celebrated this fantastic achievement alongside our valued project partners. It has been a privilege to work with Seymour House Day Nursery Schools and the wider project team to deliver this exceptional scheme. A special thanks to Rose Builders for their outstanding craftsmanship in bringing the design to... Read more

10th Anniversary Celebrations

July 6, 2026
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On Thursday 2nd July, we held an anniversary celebration at Nedging Hall with clients, past clients, contractors, associates, colleagues and friends. We are delighted to be marking Philip Branton and Craig Western's 10 years of directorship, alongside 45 years of Wincer... Read more

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An interview with Scott Crane, Architectural Technician

June 22, 2026
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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... Read more

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An interview with James Rush MCIAT, Associate and Senior Technician

June 16, 2026
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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

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Legacy, leadership, and local roots: a landmark year for Wincer Kievenaar Architects

June 2, 2026
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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

Planning Permission Granted for Gate Farm Cottages, Semer

May 29, 2026
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Establishing the Extant Permission The original outline consent for four dwellings and associated highway improvements was granted in 1990, with reserved matters applications approved in stages thereafter. One of those submissions - relating to landscaping - was submitted... Read more

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Public Consultation for Spring Meadow

March 26, 2026
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We’re bringing forward early ideas for a new neighbourhood at Spring Meadow and we want to be open about why, and what we believe it could mean for the village if done well. There is a genuine national need for more homes, and Babergh District Council has identified that... Read more

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Understanding Class Q: Turning agricultural buildings into homes

March 16, 2026
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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

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Celebrating the Retirement of Chris Hyam

March 12, 2026
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Today we celebrate the retirement of Chris Hyam, Associate and Senior Technician at Wincer Kievenaar, who brings to a close an extraordinary career spanning 38 years. Chris joined the Practice in 1988 after meeting Mark Wincer and Paul Kievenaar, and immediately felt that the... Read more

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An introduction to Passivhaus

February 10, 2026
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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
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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