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
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
A New Chapter for a Well-Known Local Landmark The former Capel Mushrooms site sits at the southern edge of Capel St Mary, alongside the Stutton Brook corridor and the historic Churchford Farm. For decades, the site was a hive of agricultural activity - home to the mushroom farm... 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
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