About us

Practice Profile

NJ Architects was formed in 1996 and are a RIBA Chartered practice. The key personnel are committed to the day to day running of the practice and take an active role in all projects. We are fortunate to have a loyal and experienced team together with an established client base allowing us to respond to projects of differing sizes and complexities across the East of England, London and South East England.

Our goal is always to meet our clients particular needs and we have demonstrated our capabilities time and again. We combine an award-winning creative approach with technical expertise to devise cost-effective, sustainable solutions which often balance the conflicting requirements of the brief, location, budget and planning restrictions, working within tight restraints and sometimes within a historical context. This design role extends from the original conception of ideas, through the planning process, to project implementation and architectural or interior management.

It is not unusual for us to work with specialist consultants. We have a huge network of contacts highly experienced experts across a truly diverse range of fields. This helps us develop a true multidisciplinary service and achieve the quality results our clients should expect. As Chartered Architects we continue the tradition of being the project lead, to ensure that no level of the design is compromised.

Nicholas Jacob Architects offer our clients a full range of architectural services. These services, detailed below, are complimented by over 20 years of practice in the Eastern region from an experienced team of architects, technologists and technicians.

Our experience is extensive and covers both commercial and residential projects.

Meet the Team

Nick Jacob
Partner

Dip Arch RIBA
AABC Architect Accredited in Building Conservation

Shaun Soanes
Partner

MCIAT, ACIOB, Affiliate member of the RIBA

Hugh Bunbury
Consultant Architect

Dip Arch RIBA Conservation Accredited

Pippa Jacob
Associate Partner

BA Dip Arch MA RIBA Architect

Loriana Jaconelli
Senior Architect

BSc (Hons) B Arch RIBA RIAS

Stephen Jeffrey
Senior Architect

BA (Hons) MA Arch RCA RIBA

Jez Deville
Architect

BA Hons. MArch.

Joe Hedges-Quinn
Architectural Technologist

BSc

Nathan Proctor
Consultant Technologist

Hayley Hedges-Quinn
Accountant

FCCA, Chartered Certified Accountant

Georgina Marks
Office Manager

Our Awards

2018

2016

2015

  • RIBA Suffolk Design Awards – The Avenue Theatre, Ipswich
  • RIBA Suffolk Craftsmanship Awards – Dolphin House, Aldeburgh
  • RIBA Suffolk Design Awards – Rookery Farm, Monewdon
  • Suffolk Coastal Quality of Place Awards – Dolphin House, Aldeburgh – Highly Commended Design in Extension and Conservation Category

2014

  • RIBA Craftsmanship Awards  Restoration Award – Darsham House, Suffolk

2013

  • Suffolk Coastal District Council ‘Quality of Place Awards’ for building conservation – Darsham House, Suffolk

2012

  • Suffolk Association of Architects Craftsmanship Award, Restoration – An Old Rectory, Mid Suffolk
  • RIBA Suffolk Craftsmanship Award – Winston Grange

2011

  • Suffolk Association of Architects Craftsmanship Award, Restoration & Repairs – Newmarket House

2010

  • LABC East Anglia Building Excellence Award, Best Major Commercial Project – Isaac Lord, Ipswich

2009

  • Ipswich Society Award of Distinction – Isaac Lord, Ipswich
  • RIBA Spirit of Ingenuity Regional Award – The Abbey West Front
  • Suffolk Association of Architects Craftsmanship Award, Major Alteration & Extension – Isaac Lord, Ipswich

2008

  • Ipswich Society Award of Distinction, Commendation – St Peter’s Church, Ipswich
  • Norfolk Association of Architects Craftsmanship Award, Carpentary and Joinery – Woodhill House
  • RICS Conservation Award Commendation – The Abbey West Front
  • Suffolk Association of Architects Craftsmanship Award – The Abbey West Front
  • Suffolk Association of Architects Craftsmanship Award, Restoration & Extension – Crows Hall
  • The Bury St Edmunds Society Architectural Award – The Abbey West Front

2006