The Ipswich Society is pleased to announce Graham Lambert as Chair, following a Special General Meeting on Wednesday 20th November 2024. By means of introduction to the Members, Graham has provided the following introduction:
In 1978 after finishing at Northgate High School (it had morphed from a Grammar School) my professional career began, by chance, at Hooper’s Architects in Ipswich. Having failed to become a cartographer at the MOD earlier that year, there had been no back-up plan.
The offer of two weeks’ work in Hooper’s office was happily accepted. In the end I stayed there for six years, and gained a degree in architecture, studying part-time, from North-East London Polytechnic (now University of East London).
Moving to Wincer Kievenaar in Hadleigh enabled me to complete my training and become a fully qualified architect in 1988. It was here that I met K and H, and, after a meeting on a cold February night in the Eight Bells, Angel Street, KLH was formed.
After an initially tough start during the recession of 1990, KLH has grown to a practice of over thirty people today with a specialism in healthcare and mental health projects. It has built strong relationships locally and remains determined to provide young people with the opportunity for training that I enjoyed. The practice is currently busy working on Broomhill Pool and Cliff Quay Brewery.
My final project before retirement from the company in 2022 was the new Urgent and Emergency Care Centre at Ipswich Hospital. I remain a Director of the KLH Trust Board which oversees the architectural firm.
I have been a member of the Ipswich Conservation and Design panel for over 25 years, coordinated Craftsmanship Awards with the late John Norman and enjoyed membership of various construction related bodies during my working career.
As well as the role of Ipswich Society Chair, I also undertake other volunteer roles whilst ensuring that I leave enough time to watch cricket and fit in the odd holiday. I have an interest in military history and regularly visit battlefield sites in Europe.
Please join us in congratulating Graham on his appointment.
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