Gregory Phillips Architects, working from our London studio for more than 30 years, has built a reputation designing exceptional private homes, including a number of projects in Cobham and nearby Esher.
One of our selected projects is on Icklingham Road in Cobham, where we extended a Neo Georgian house within a private estate with two “garden room” pavilions, one built around a 15-metre beam carried on a single slender steel column, giving uninterrupted glazed views across the garden. The two extensions between them almost doubled the size of the house.
If you’re planning a project in Cobham or the surrounding Surrey commuter belt, we’d be glad to discuss what’s possible for your home, and how Elmbridge Borough Council is likely to view it.
Cobham Architects
Many of the substantial homes across Cobham and neighbouring areas such as Esher and Oxshott are neo-classical or neo-Georgian in style, and often share the same drawback: dark, compartmentalised interiors that don’t suit the way families actually want to live today. Our project on Icklingham Road is a good example of how this can be resolved, bringing genuinely contemporary ideas of light and space to a house whose traditional exterior character remains untouched.
There, we added two garden room pavilions on either side of the existing house to make full use of an exceptional site. One extension relocated the kitchen to face the garden through large sliding doors, with an outdoor fireplace and kitchen beyond; the other, reached across a glazed gallery for displaying artwork, houses a gym, study, meeting room and entertaining space. The most striking piece of engineering is a 15-metre beam carried on a single, 100mm steel column, allowing uninterrupted glazing and views across the garden. See our Cobham project here.
The project was delivered in two phases several years apart, the kitchen and main house alterations first, the garden pavilions later, with the same brick, glazing, flooring and lighting specified throughout to ensure the two phases read as one seamless whole. Between them, the extensions almost doubled the size of the house to 9,450 sq. ft.
Cobham falls under Elmbridge Borough Council, and much of the historic village centre sits within the Cobham Conservation Area. Projects on the area’s larger private estates carry their own considerations, from resident associations and construction logistics to the scale expected on a substantial plot, and we work closely with Elmbridge’s planning department to navigate them.
We also draw on a trusted team of contractors and specialist consultants for projects of this scale, coordinating everyone from landscape designers to audio-visual and lighting specialists, and staying closely involved on site so the finished result matches the ambition of the design.
This kind of transformation, bringing light and contemporary living into a traditionally cellular house, is something we’ve carried out on other projects across Cobham, Esher and the surrounding Surrey commuter belt.
In Cobham, 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.
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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.
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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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