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Gregory Phillips Architects brings more than 30 years of London-based experience to designing exceptional private homes, and Berkshire is home to two of our most significant new-build projects: an award-winning contemporary house in Caversham, and a spectacular new house on the banks of the Thames in the village of Sonning, both recognised with RIBA Awards among a wider list of accolades.
These two projects reflect a genuine understanding of what it takes to deliver ambitious new build houses across Berkshire’s varied councils, from Reading to Wokingham and beyond.
Projects of this ambition are rarely straightforward, and we’d be glad to discuss what’s involved, whether it’s a new build, a renovation or an extension.
Berkshire Architects
Our new house in Sonning is one of the studio’s defining projects: a replacement house on a spectacular twelve-acre site sloping down to the River Thames, in a village with roots as an Anglo-Saxon ecclesiastical centre. The house is arranged around a courtyard built from local rough knap flint, echoing a construction method used in the village since Anglo-Saxon times, with a double-height entrance hall looking straight down to the river, a gym, spa and cinema room, and garaging for six cars. The project won an RIBA Award alongside a further eight accolades, including the International Property Award for Best Interior Design and the Sunday Times Home Award for Architecture. View the Sonning project here.
In Caversham, we replaced a dilapidated existing building with a 5,950 sq. ft, five-bedroom modernist new build, blurring the line between inside and out by using the same brick, timber cladding and polished concrete both internally and externally. The house was designed to meet the Code for Sustainable Homes standard, and it too went on to win an RIBA Award and feature on Channel 4’s Grand Designs “House of the Year.” View the Berkshire project here.
Berkshire spans several different planning authorities, and our work across the county has taken us through many of them, not just Reading and Wokingham, home to our two flagship projects, but several other councils besides. Each has its own local plan, its own conservation area policies and its own expectations for a project of this scale, something we navigate on a case-by-case basis rather than assuming one approach fits the whole county.
Projects of this ambition depend on getting delivery right as much as design: at Sonning, that meant sourcing marble and leather from quarries and suppliers in Italy and coordinating a wide team of specialist contractors on site. We manage this process closely on every project, working with trusted builders and consultants so the finished home matches the ambition of the drawings.
It’s the kind of project the studio is known for: a confidently contemporary house set within a village, and a county, that remains traditional at heart.
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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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