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Amento scoops the RIBA Suffolk Craftsmanship Award, 2024, for New Build!

We were absolutely thrilled that our project, Amento, designed by award winning Architect, James Gorst, was announced as the winner of the New Build category of the RIBA Suffolk Craftsmanship Awards, 2024, which took place at Trinity Park last night.


Gipping staff including Site Manager, Shaun Whiting, Stan Pryke, Carpenter, Contracts Manager, Steve Offord, and Joint Managing Directors, Paul Orriss and Andy Laflin were joined by James Gorst, David Roy and the owners of Amento, Liz Goodrich and Peter Mavroghenis.Just a few of many stunning features of this outstanding home which showcases the highest levels of craftsmanship:The contemporary, single-storey, open plan house is designed around a fractured, orthoganol geometry. A transverse East-West wall, abutted by two non-aligned perpendicular walls running north south form the core of this architecturally dramatic home.The facing brick faced diaphragm walls divide the house into four areas – the private realm of the master bedroom, bathroom and study; the social realm of dining and entertaining; the accommodation quarter for guests and finally the fourth quarter for the garage and utilities.Each of the four Siberian Larch timber framed modules has its own relationship to the exterior landscape, defined by the oversailing parapet walls. Similarly, the garden, designed by Charlie Hawkes, RHS Gold Medal winner, exploits this particularity with varying landscaping strategies from one quarter to another.

The roof sheets, gutters and pipe work are all constructed from Zinc and a gravity rainwater drainage system uses chain downpipes.

Internally, the house features Douglas Fir plywood panelling throughout. Some panels are removable with hidden fixings, for example, above the windows to conceal electric blinds. There is open rafter detailing throughout with a sarking layer of Douglas Fir plywood.

Polished concrete floors by Lazenby with a rich walnut satin finish contrast beautifully with the warm tones of the Douglas Fir panelling.

LED lighting is cleverly used throughout. The wood burner in the living area sits on a marble shelf which seamlessly adjoins wooden cabinetry running the width of the room with inset LEDs. An imposing marble backdrop to the wood burner sits flush to the Douglas fir panelling.

In the kitchen, bespoke cabinetry by Buhr was constructed using Douglas Fir contrasting with white stone worktops. The facing brick diaphragm walls add texture and contrast.

The master bedroom features bespoke cabinetry by Buhr, again using Douglas Fir with a Cedar lining.

Imported Japanese tiles are used to great effect with white sanitary ware in the family WC.

Sliding pocket doors are fitted between the hall and study, the master bedroom and living area through to the other bedrooms.

 

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Work commenced this week on our latest contract award at The Treehouse, East Anglia’s Children’s Hospices (EACH). The breaking ground event was held on Tuesday, after an amazing effort by the Team, led by Gipping Project Manager Chris Crabtree, to get the site ready. The event was blessed by fantastic weather, and as expected, there […]

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Breaking ground at the Treehouse

Congratulations to Chris Crabtree on his promotion to Project Manager. Chris started his career as a groundworker before progressing to Working Foreman, then Site Manager. Chris joined Gipping over sixteen years ago and is a highly motivated, proactive, well-organised and forward-thinking team member. Chris consistently receives excellent feedback from Clients, notably at our recently completed […]

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Congratulations, Chris!

It’s not often we can feature two very different projects in the same photograph! Our almost-completed residential project at Hawke Road sits cheek-by-jowl with a recent project win for our Commercial Portfolio Our works at Bauder Flat Roofs’ Headquarters in Landseer Road, Ipswich, comprise the complete refurbishment and extension of the offices, including the replacement […]

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Project update: Bauder Ltd, Ipswich

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We’ve had a great start to 2026! Not least because we are so proud of Joe Butler, Zac Land, Xena Partridge and Mark Batram, who have all been promoted. Joe has been promoted to Commercial Director and will be responsible for heading up our Commercial Team. This is very much in line with our #EmployeeOwnedTrust […]

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2026 promotions!

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What Our Clients Say

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  • “Peter was outstanding when it came to communications and implementing changes and fixes that were required by the building work supplier. Very happy to recommend Gipping's services to others.”

    Oliver Squirrell, Old Jet Airspace Programme

  • “I just wanted to thank you again for pretty much everything! I absolutely love our home and it was totally worth the wait. There isn’t a single thing I’d change, it really is perfect. The landscapers have been now too and it’s totally transformed the outside space, it just looks incredible. I feel super lucky to live here, every time I pull up back home I smile and feel so grateful and lucky.  All the workmen have been incredibly lovely and gone above and beyond too, you have such a great team of people, they are extremely lovely and that makes a huge difference. I wish you well in all that you do creating beautiful homes for people. Thank you so so much.”

    Kayleigh Williams: Wix

  • “As a team, Gipping met every expectation throughout the project. Steve James provided the exact role and attitude required for a project of this nature. The way he managed the works on site, given the difficult “live” environment was a credit to the firm. The overall management and support for Steve from Steve Offord and Joe was also a large factor in the smooth running of the scheme. All involved should be commended and are a credit to Gipping. Thank you for your part in a very successful scheme.”

    Ben Mitchell, The Design partnership: Walden Place

  • “Carl, and the team, were fantastic during this phase of the project. Carl kept us updated with how the work was going and always had time to check with us if he thought things would impact on the running of the school. The site was always clean and tidy. The project was delivered slightly ahead of schedule, which made the transition into the build much easier for us! Thank you!”

    Hannah Brookman, Tollgate Primary School Phase I

  • “It was a pleasure working with Gipping and we are very happy with our new home. Shaun Whiting was an exceptional Site Manager and remained professional, approachable and friendly throughout the entire build. The site was always tidy, well-managed and busy. We felt as if the entire Gipping team took our project seriously and truly cared about getting the build right. I would highly recommend you to anyone who is considering building a home.”

    Elizabeth Goodrich, Amento