Business Details
10 Years
experience
Award-Winning Cambridge Architects | NP Architects
NP Architects is an award-winning RIBA Chartered Practice based in central Cambridge, with a proven reputation for excellence in residential design. Founded in 2017 by Principal Architect Nicholas Phillips, we serve private clients and local property developers across Cambridgeshire and surrounding regions. Our client-focused approach combines creativity and technical expertise to deliver comprehensive design solutions, including feasibility studies, master planning, planning applications, and contract administration. Recognised with accolades such as the LABC Technical Excellence Award 2023 and Cambridge Property Awards, we prioritise sustainable and passive house design, ensuring projects meet rigorous environmental standards.Our teams collective experience spans decades, with specialists like Certified Passive House Consultant Michael McKay enhancing our capacity to innovate. We maintain strong ties with local planning authorities and contractors, ensuring seamless project execution. Our commitment to quality is reflected in our integration of interior design services, extending our architectural expertise to every detail. Client testimonials highlight our professionalism, timely support, and ability to transform visions into functional, aesthetically pleasing spaces. As advocates for holistic design, we strive to enhance the built environment while upholding RIBAs values of integrity and ethical practice.
Services
Architecture
Sustainable Design
Passive House Design
Planning Applications
Feasibility Studies
Concept Design
Building Regulations
Construction Packages
Interior Design
Contract Administration
Details
- Year established: 2016
Highlights and features
- Award-winning RIBA Chartered Practice with regional and national recognition.
- Certified Passive House consultants ensuring energy-efficient design expertise.
- Over 25 years of combined experience in residential and sustainable architecture.
- Comprehensive service from feasibility studies to construction completion.
- Client testimonials highlight professionalism, timely support, and creative solutions.
Associations and certifications
- Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA)
- Passive House Institute
What people say
Award-winning designs
Professional & detailed plans
Creative suggestions
Speed of work
Perfect solutions
Services
Architecture
We create buildings of integrity through a well-considered process, combining creativity and technical knowledge. Our experienced team designs structures with spatial ingenuity that harmonise with urban or rural contexts. Using economical approaches and technical innovation, we deliver design value for projects ranging from single homes to large developments.
Sustainable Design
Our practice prioritises environmental responsibility by minimising construction's ecological impact. We integrate sustainable solutions into architectural design, considering long-term social and economic benefits. Strategies include material selection, energy efficiency, and site-sensitive planning to ensure buildings endure and enhance their surroundings.
Passive House Design
As Certified Cambridge Passive House Architects, we offer complete services using PHPP software to deliver economical, sustainable projects. Our expertise ensures compliance with rigorous energy standards, reducing operational costs while maintaining comfort. Services span from initial concept to completion for residential and commercial clients.
Interior Design
Our in-house interior design service extends architectural principles to interior spaces, focusing on functionality and aesthetics. We provide concept creation, 3D visualisations, and furnishing solutions tailored to client needs. The process includes detailed planning, contractor coordination, and styling to realise cohesive, comfortable environments.
Planning Applications
With extensive experience in Cambridgeshire and beyond, we secure planning permissions through strategic authority engagement. Our services include preparing detailed drawings, computer visualisations, and coordinating specialist reports. We navigate local regulations to maximise approval chances for diverse project scales.
People
Nicholas Phillips
Principal Architect/Director
Nicholas founded NP Architects in 2017 after leading DPA Architects and Once Architecture. With over 25 years' experience, he specialises in residential design, winning multiple awards including Cambridge Property Awards. His expertise spans design, planning, and project management, with a focus on technical excellence.
Michael McKay
Associate
A Chartered Architectural Technologist and Certified Passive House Consultant, Michael brings expertise in sustainable residential architecture. He utilises PHPP software to deliver energy-efficient designs, balancing environmental goals with cost-effectiveness. His work focuses on low- and zero-carbon homes for discerning clients.
Fiona Phillips
Finance Director
Fiona oversees company finances and business systems, leveraging her background in management consultancy and project management at GlaxoSmithKline. She ensures financial stability and operational efficiency, supporting the practice's growth while managing quality and performance standards.
Anastasija Ladcenko
Project Architect
Qualified in 2023, Anastasija graduated with first-class honours from Welsh School of Architecture. She leads interior design services and larger residential projects, combining artistic flair with technical precision. Her background in fine arts enhances her approach to spatial aesthetics and client-focused design solutions.
Alex Sage
Project Architect
Qualified in 2023, Alex holds first-class BArch and distinction MArch degrees. He works on urban and rural residential projects, focusing on context-driven architecture that evokes emotional responses. His expertise includes detailed design and construction coordination, ensuring high-quality project delivery.
Questions
What architectural services do you offer?
We provide full architectural services including feasibility studies, planning applications, building regulations, construction packages, and contract administration for residential and commercial projects.
Are you a RIBA Chartered Practice?
Yes, NP Architects is a Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA) Chartered Practice, adhering to the highest professional and ethical standards in architectural design.
Do you specialise in sustainable design?
Yes, we integrate sustainable design principles from project inception, including passive house certification, energy-efficient solutions, and environmentally responsible construction practices across all our projects.
Can you assist with planning permission?
Yes, we have extensive experience securing planning permissions in Cambridgeshire and beyond, using detailed visualisations and strategic authority engagement to maximise approval success rates.
Do you offer interior design services?
Yes, we provide in-house interior design services that complement our architectural work, covering concept design, space planning, 3D visualisations, and furnishing solutions tailored to client needs.
What areas do you serve?
While based in Cambridge, we serve clients across Cambridgeshire, surrounding regions, and accept select projects beyond these areas depending on project scope and requirements.
