Stay up-to date with the latest news and projects from Ruth Brennan Architecture.
Award for Abbey Barn
The conversion of the grade II* listed barn at Westacre won an award for the conservation section at the Design... Read More
Christmas 2020
The office will be closed until 4th January. Have a peaceful Christmas.
We Are Open for Business
The government has confirmed that construction and related professional services can continue to operate during the second lockdown. I am... Read More
Virtual Consultations Available
We can discuss your project by FaceTime or Zoom, free for the first half hour. Email for more details and... Read More
Christmas 2019
The office will be closed from the afternoon of the 20th December and will reopen on the 9th January. Happy... Read More
Norfolk's Latest Brewery!
Abbey Barn, Westacre, will soon be home to Duration Brewery. This wonderful historic building will have a new lease of... Read More
Award for New House
Woodland Pytchley was given an award for craftsmanship and design at the Norfolk Association of Architects ceremony recently. Well done... Read More
Gold Award
We have been honoured by the Kings Lynn and West Norfolk borough council at the Mayor’s design awards ceremony on... Read More
Hardley Church
The font of the four evangelists at Hardley Church. This is only one of many wonderful works of art in... Read More
New Church Appointments
I am pleased to be appointed as architect to several lovely Norfolk churches recently. These include Hardingham with it’s magnificent... Read More
Christmas Holidays
Ruth Brennan Architects is having a break from 4pm on the 19th and will return on the 5th January. A... Read More
Loddon Church, Loddon Boat
I have just been appointed as the church architect to the Holy Trinity Church in Loddon. It is a lovely... Read More
Church Architect
I have been reappointed to the list of Church Architects for the Norwich Diocese. I am looking forward to the... Read More
Restored Pentney Abbey Gatehouse
After hundreds of years a ruin, the beautiful gatehouse at Pentney has a new lease of life as a venue... Read More
Comfort at Harleston Church
West front of St John the Baptist, Harleston The church of St John the Baptist, Harleston, is well loved and... Read More
Pentney Revealed!
At last, after over a year covered in scaffolding and sheeting, the beautiful medieval gatehouse at Pentney is revealed in... Read More
Topped Out!
On Wednesday during a freezing cold morning, we had an informal topping out ceremony on the highest point of the gatehouse... Read More
Blofield Complete
The repairs to the beautiful tower of Blofield church are complete. After months covered in scaffolding, all was revealed. The join... Read More
Tallest Tower in Norfolk (almost...)
The major repairs to Blofield church tower are almost complete, and the scaffolding has been removed from the enormous, 110... Read More
Skin Deep
During the repair works, we have discovered that the church tower was copmprehensively repaired relatively recently. The huge and decorative buttresses... Read More
Architect In The House!
I have registered for Architect In The House, a RIBA initiative to provide an hour’s advice from an architect in... Read More
Discoveries at Pentney Abbey
Pentney Abbey Gatehouse was luxurious indeed. It has its own garderobe (loo) on each floor, including this one which shows... Read More
Architect to Pentney Abbey
We have been commissioned to direct the repair works to the enormous medieval gatehouse at Pentney. It is all that... Read More
Hemblington Church Repairs Spring 2013
Ruth Brennan Architects hope to start work on the repairs to Hemblington church in March with the contractor, Building Services... Read More
Christmas Message
The practice is closed for Christmas and the New Year. Merry Christmas and health, wealth and peace of mind for... Read More
Norfolk Jewel Box - Ketteringham Church
I am very pleased to have been appointed Inspecting Architect to the wonderful church of St Peter, Ketteringham. At first glance, it... Read More
East Carleton Church
I am very pleased to have been appointed as Architect to East Carleton church. It is a pretty place, in... Read More
Attleborough Church
I am delighted to be appointed as the Inspecting Architect for the Church of St Mary, Attleborough. It is a marvellous building,... Read More
Happy Birthday!
Ruth Brennan Architects is one year old this month! Despite all the news of depression and disaster, I can’t complain... Read More
Support Shelter!
Ruth Brennan Architects has registered with Architect In The House. For a donation of £40 to Shelter (or more, if you... Read More
Sixty Feet Up
I spent a day at Blofield Church, getting a very close look at the masonry of the huge tower at... Read More
EASA Spring Meeting
I attended the Ecclesiastical Architects and Surveyors’ Springmeeting last week, in Bristol. Although I have been a member for some... Read More
RIBA Chartered Practice
Ruth Brennan Architects is now a RIBA Chartered Practice, a mark of excellent quality. By using a RIBA Chartered Practice,... Read More
What is an Architect?
People are often surprised to learn that the title ‘architect’ is protected by law. No-one can call themselves an architect... Read More
Happy New Year!
Ruth Brennan Architects wishes everyone prosperity and contentment for 2012. We will be taking on some interesting projects this year, including a close... Read More
Christmas Break
Thatched House with New Balcony, see case studies We will be having a break from 22nd December and will return... Read More