These are the "extremely impressive" east Suffolk buildings which have been recognised by community leaders for their design and character.

The winners of East Suffolk Council's Quality of Place Awards, which recognises the efforts of people in creating high-quality builds, have been announced.

East Anglian Daily Times: Nacton's Gainsborough House was joint-winner of the Design AwardNacton's Gainsborough House was joint-winner of the Design Award (Image: East Suffolk Council)

Nominations were received last summer and the winners, judged on quality of design and detailing, quality of workmanship, use of materials and sustainability, were chosen last month during a series of Covid-secure visits.

The winners of the competition were announced in a virtual ceremony earlier this week.

East Anglian Daily Times: The Moot Hall conservation project in Aldeburgh was recognisedThe Moot Hall conservation project in Aldeburgh was recognised (Image: (c) copyright citizenside.com)

David Ritchie, East Suffolk’s cabinet member for planning and coastal management, said: "As always, we received an incredibly high standard of entries with some extremely impressive builds.

"The winning schemes reflect both modern building designs and historic conversions that all add to the character of our district and although more difficult to undertake during these challenging times, we are pleased to have been able to safely continue with these awards for another year."

East Anglian Daily Times: Cefas in Lowestoft also featured in the awardsCefas in Lowestoft also featured in the awards (Image: East Suffolk Council)

The winners of the Quality of Place Awards are:

Design Award - joint winners

  • Gainsborough House, Nacton
  • Pightle House, Ufford

East Anglian Daily Times: Stanaway Farmhouse in Otley was another building recognised in the awardsStanaway Farmhouse in Otley was another building recognised in the awards (Image: East Suffolk Council)

Highly commended

  • Cefas, Lowestoft

East Anglian Daily Times: Pightle House was chosen as joint winner of the Design AwardPightle House was chosen as joint winner of the Design Award (Image: East Suffolk Council)

Building Conservation Award - winner

  • Wingfield House, Saxmundham

East Anglian Daily Times: The Landscape Award went to the Wilderness Reserve and Heveningham Estates’ Team at Sibton ParkThe Landscape Award went to the Wilderness Reserve and Heveningham Estates’ Team at Sibton Park (Image: East Suffolk Council)

Highly commended

  • Aldeburgh Moot Hall Regeneration Project, Aldeburgh
  • Stanaway Farmhouse, Otley

Landscape Award - winner

  • Wilderness Reserve and Heveningham Estates’ Team, Sibton Park

East Anglian Daily Times: St Michael's Church in Beccles was highly commended in the Community Award categorySt Michael's Church in Beccles was highly commended in the Community Award category (Image: East Suffolk Council)

Community Award - winner

  • Westleton Village Hall, Westleton

Highly commended

  • St Michael’s Church, Beccles