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For more than three decades, Gregory Phillips Architects has run a London studio designing exceptional private homes, including projects across Surrey and the wider commuter belt around Farnham.
Farnham’s housing stock spans everything from Georgian townhouses and converted barns to Arts and Crafts and Victorian properties, alongside opportunities for new build homes. It’s the kind of variety we’re well suited to: our work nearby includes a Grade II listed country house on the Hog’s Back, between Farnham and Guildford, and the conversion of a 17th century threshing barn as part of a listed farmhouse in Kent.
If you’re planning a project in Farnham, we’d be glad to discuss what’s possible for your property, including how Waverley Borough Council and its conservation areas are likely to shape the design.
Architects in Farnham
Farnham is often described as one of England’s finest Georgian towns, and its housing reflects that range: Georgian and Victorian townhouses in the centre, Arts and Crafts houses in the surrounding villages, converted barns and country houses further out, and increasingly, opportunities for ambitious new build homes, the kind of variety our work across Surrey and Kent has prepared us well for.
On the Hog’s Back, the ridge connecting Farnham and Guildford, we extended and renovated a Grade II listed country house, adding a contemporary pavilion for a new kitchen, living and dining space alongside a basement swimming pool that opens onto the garden through the site’s natural changes in level. The new addition was designed as a distinct, glazed volume set apart from the historic house, allowing the original building to remain structurally unaltered. The project followed a full conservation-led process, including a historic-interest appraisal and close dialogue with Guildford Borough Council’s conservation officer. See our Guildford project here.
Elsewhere, we’ve converted a 17th century threshing barn as part of the renovation of a Grade II listed farmhouse set within 40 acres, replacing a dated conservatory link with a bronze-clad contemporary pavilion and glazing the barn’s original door openings to create a dramatic “great room” living space, the kind of transformation that could suit many of the barns and outbuildings found around Farnham. See our Sevenoaks project here.
Farnham falls under Waverley Borough Council and has six conservation areas along with around 360 listed buildings, so heritage considerations shape most projects here in some way. We have direct experience of the Listed Building Consent process and of working with conservation officers on sensitive sites, both on the projects above and elsewhere in Surrey and Kent, and where a project calls for it, we bring in trusted planning and heritage consultants to support the application.
We also bring a trusted network of contractors, landscape designers and specialist consultants to every project, and stay closely involved through construction so the finished result matches the ambition of the design, whatever the scale or setting.
Whether it’s a Georgian townhouse, a barn conversion or a new build, we’d be glad to talk through what’s possible for a property in Farnham.
In Farnham, our studio offers the full range of architectural services, with involvement from concept design and planning consents through to construction information and house styling.
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Gregory Phillips Architects design distinctive contemporary homes that reflect the individuality and aspirations of their owners. With more than thirty years of experience, the team has built a reputation for creating elegant, award-winning architecture that combines creativity, craftsmanship, and precision. Each new build is carefully tailored to its setting and designed to enhance modern living with clarity and purpose.
From the first ideas to final completion, the process is clear and collaborative, with every stage of design, planning, and construction thoughtfully managed. Sustainability is integral to their approach, with energy-efficient systems and low-carbon materials ensuring homes that are both responsible and enduring.
View ServiceGregory Phillips Architects reimagine existing properties with creativity and care, transforming them into spaces that feel new while retaining their character. With decades of experience working across London and the UK, the team deliver beautifully balanced renovations, reconfigurations, and extensions for homes of all styles.
Each project is guided by a clear design process, from feasibility and concept through to planning and completion. Sustainability remains central, with energy-efficient upgrades and smart technologies enhancing comfort and longevity. The result is a home that feels harmonious, refined, and ready for the future.
View ServiceGregory Phillips Architects bring deep expertise and sensitivity to the restoration of Listed Buildings and historic properties. Their work honours heritage while adapting spaces for contemporary living, from Georgian townhouses to grand country estates. Every project celebrates craftsmanship and period detail, while introducing discreet modern interventions that enhance light, layout, and comfort.
The team’s understanding of conservation and planning ensures a smooth process from start to finish, balancing preservation with innovation to create homes that respect the past and embrace the present.
View ServiceFor Gregory Phillips Architects, interior design is a natural extension of architecture. Their interiors are timeless, elegant, and deeply considered, shaped by light, proportion, and material. Natural textures such as stone and timber are combined with refined detailing to create spaces that are luxurious yet inviting.
Every detail, from bespoke joinery to lighting, is designed to enhance comfort and atmosphere. Whether part of a new build, renovation, or complete home refurbishment, the result is a cohesive, beautifully crafted interior that elevates everyday living.
View ServiceGregory Phillips Architects transform basements into light-filled living spaces that feel calm, comfortable, and connected to the rest of the home. Their designs make intelligent use of natural light through light wells, glazed courtyards, and carefully planned layouts that maximise space and openness.
Each project combines technical precision with elegant interior design, creating rooms that feel both practical and sophisticated. From family spaces to wellness suites, every basement is crafted to suit the client’s lifestyle and reflect the quality of the wider home.
View ServiceGregory Phillips Architects design swimming pools that are elegant, functional, and seamlessly integrated into the home and landscape. Whether part of an indoor wellness retreat or an outdoor garden setting, each pool is designed with attention to proportion, light, and materiality.
Working with expert consultants, the team ensure every technical and aesthetic aspect is handled with care. The result is a space that feels calm and timeless, designed for relaxation, wellbeing, and year-round enjoyment.
View ServiceAt Gregory Phillips Architects, the connection between home and landscape is fundamental. Every project, whether an urban courtyard or a rural estate, is designed to flow naturally between indoors and outdoors.
Working with leading landscape designers, the team create spaces that reflect the architecture through carefully chosen materials, planting, and structure. The result is a landscape that complements the home, enhances wellbeing, and changes beautifully with the seasons.
View ServiceGregory Phillips Architects bring a refined, design-led approach to residential developments of every scale. Each project is conceived with a focus on quality, context, and lasting value. Architecture and landscape are considered together to create homes that feel both distinctive and in harmony with their surroundings.
Collaboration underpins the process, with developers, consultants, and specialists working together to achieve cohesive, site-specific results. Every development combines design excellence with practicality to deliver spaces that appeal to discerning buyers and stand the test of time.
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