Historic England has revealed a snapshot of the state of England’s most prized historical buildings. Here, Shaun Soanes takes a closer look at which places have been added to the 2017 Heritage at Risk register here in the East. A total of 328 new “at risk” entries have been added to this year’s Heritage at […]
Protecting buildings of historic importance is part and parcel of the work we carry out on a daily basis. Here Hugh Bunbury, who has been assessing some defects in one of Ipswich’s most impressive landmarks, explains. Ipswich is one of England’s oldest towns, if not the oldest. This means it is full of interesting and historically significant buildings from various […]
A shortage of bricklayers and scaffolders is holding back Britain’s construction. Here Pippa Jacob, who had a go at bricklaying at the Suffolk Skills Show last week, takes a closer look at the problem. If my attempt at bricklaying proved anything to me it was that things are never as easy as they look. This […]
Architect Pippa Jacob is a member of Ipswich Sketch Club, a group that meet once a month to just drawing buildings. Here she explains why, despite the rise of computer graphics in architecture, putting pen to paper is still important to her. We generally assume that technological advances save time, boosting efficiency and increasing productivity. Indeed, […]
Last week, Pippa Jacob attended a seminar about The Party Wall Act 1996 presented by Justin Harvey from JP Chick and Partners, and provided by P&T Club, an organisation with a particular specialism in this piece of legislation. Here she explains why you shouldn’t let your plans go to the party wall when it comes […]
Italy is giving away more than 100 historic buildings in a bid to boost tourism. The catch? You have to commit to restoring any property you are gifted. Here Shaun Soanes explains why tourism is rooted in historic buildings and why we all have a role to play in their conservation. Old houses, inns, farmhouses, […]
We are experts in renovation, restoration, preservation and conservation. But are all these elements one and the same? Here Shaun Soanes explains the differences. In the world of architecture, terms like renovation, restoration, preservation and conservation are commonplace. But they all mean different things and the differences can have a profound effect on how we […]
Our very own Shaun Soanes is preparing to saddle up for a grueling 100-mile charity ride. The team at Nicholas Jacob Architects are preparing to dig deep to support his attempt to cycle 100 miles for breast cancer clinical trials at the Prudential Ride on July 31st. The route starts at Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park […]
In the last 20 years Nicholas Jacob Architects has grown rapidly, working on some of the most prestigious projects in the East. Here Shaun Soanes explains how the company success has led to an exciting plan for growth – starting with a move to new premises. We have been busy this week moving into our […]
