The site was previously occupied by Russell House, which was once an Eastern Electricity Central Accounting Office but was demolished in 2001 to make way for the first stage of the Ipswich Village Development.

[4] Endeavour House was designed by TTSP architects and constructed by Bovis Lend Lease at a cost of £28 million between 2001 and 2003.

[5] The county council made some alterations, the main change being the conversion of an indoor garden into a 90 desk chamber for 125 councilors on the second floor.

[3] At peak sunlight these cells provide 57% of the building's energy demand and also create a dark pattern on the glass.

[10] The building is situated at 8 Russell Road, opposite Ipswich Borough Council's headquarters at Grafton House.