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Gipping take off at Old Jet

We are delighted to be working with the fantastic and unique, Old Jet Arts Centre, based on the former US airforce base at Bentwaters Parks.

At the heart of Old Jet is a two storey ex-maintenance office block that provides studio space for people working within the arts. It is home to painters, photographers, writers, clothing designers and musicians.

They also have several flexible spaces that are frequently used for events, filming, photo-shoots and rehearsals and provide arts-based storage for theatre companies, touring music artists and more.

As part of their Airspace programme, Old Jet are planning to create new studios from re-purposed shipping containers which will be offered free of charge to new artists, along with bespoke mentoring and industry opportunities.

Gipping will be providing the groundworks and services to enable the installation of the first, fully refurbished and repurposed 20ft container. Fully insulated and lined, the container will be fitted with lights and electric sockets, non-slip flooring and new aluminium windows and doors.
This new space will be used as an Art Studio, and the start of an exciting new chapter for Old Jet where more units will be added to create much needed facilities to support Suffolk artists in the future.

To find out more about Old Jet and their work to support emerging artists, visit: https://www.oldjet.co.uk/

For information on their Airspace Programme and how you can support this amazing project: https://lnkd.in/eRYnzGgU

 

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What Our Clients Say

  • “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