We are delighted to announce that our recently completed project in Totteridge has been shortlisted for the RIBA London Award 2024.

The client approached Gregory Phillips Architects to design a house that could offer an architecturally exemplary replacement to the previous 1960s bungalow. The brief was for easy-use, single-storey living which would relate well with the various external areas of the site.

A sense of arrival was essential, thus visitors are firstly guided through the entry courtyard bordered by a mature Maple and encompassed by 3 sides of modern brick walling, before then being led into the entrance hall, which feels like an extension of this external space. 

The exterior of the house has been cleverly designed, whilst considerate of its Conservation Area location. The dark-toned dwelling sits well within the intensely green landscaped garden. The end result is a striking contemporary new house that provides the owner with a fantastic living environment whilst complementing its surroundings.

We have recently achieved planning success on two projects in Hertfordshire and are looking forward to construction commencing later this year. 

This proposed house is located in the North Hertfordshire district boundary and within greenbelt designated land, with surroundings characterised by suburban housing plots with detached single-family dwellings.

The house is intended as the permanent home for the owner occupier, who would like to replace the current dilapidated dwelling to create their long-term family home. This proposal seeks to create an attractive and cohesive building which complements the site and provides a home of architectural and environmental merit. 

Planning approval has been granted by virtue of the proposal having no great impact on the openness of the green belt as the footprint of the building is largely unchanged compared to the existing dwelling. The new building also rotates the first floor part of the house through 90 degrees to reduce its impact when viewed from the street. The outcome is a house that appears modest in size compared to many nearby properties so that the feeling of openness around the site remains. 

This proposed house is located within the Hertsmere district boundary, in an area characterised by large suburban housing plots incorporating large detached single-family dwellings of traditional design.

Planning success has again been achieved, with the front elevation closely responding to the context, by reference to the classical proportions of the local Georgian typology. At the rear, we have created a modern interpretation of the traditional villa form.

The chosen materials are also traditional and appropriate to the area, being widely used in neighbouring houses.

The proposal incorporates brickwork walls under a tiled roof, and front sash windows, which will be contrasted to the rear with slimline glazing to increase visual connectivity with the rear gardens. The rear will be clad in the same brickwork as the front of the property, for continuity, and will include dark-coloured metal-clad dormers to the roofscape.

We create contemporary houses. We believe these can be luxurious and comfortable. Elegant and practical. Impressive and homely. Use traditional materials and be current. Be focussed on design and be energy efficient. Above all, created for your lifestyle to be the best home you can live in.

Currently, we are working on houses in the UK and Internationally.

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The relationship between interior and exterior spaces is a key consideration within our projects. Therefore, with the aim of delivering a holistic design process, and through collaboration with specialist landscaping consultants, we remain heavily involved with this aspect of our projects. This results in light-filled architecture which connects seamlessly with its landscaped gardens and outdoor spaces.

Below is a selection of projects which showcase this aspect of our designs.

The brief was for single storey living which would relate well with the various areas of the site, whilst enjoying far reaching views from the main living spaces. Whilst considerate of its Conservation Area location, the dark toned dwelling sits well within the intensely green natural landscape of its garden.

Situated on one of the area’s most prominent private roads, the house has been significantly extended. a new pavilion structure which would run perpendicular to the existing house, creating a better relationship with the garden, and moving the kitchen and informal living and dining areas into the pavilion. The garden was reconfigured, and a new external swimming pool was created.

A highly glazed ‘walkway’ was introduced to link the main house with the single-storey work-from-home studio – giving a physical link between these spaces, whilst also providing a ‘stroll through the garden’ for anyone walking from one space to the other

The design is unequivocally contemporary, and contrasts to the surrounding traditional neighbouring properties – yet references the materials of the local area. Built predominantly of brick and timber, these materials are reimagined in a unique way – where brickwork is suspended above a lightweight timber and glass ground floor.

This playful juxtaposition of the construction creates a distinctive and high-quality aesthetic that is used both inside and out, and allows for seamless transitions between the interior and exterior spaces.

Fluid relationships between the interior and exterior spaces are formed via vast sliding doors that open out onto the garden; the luxurious ranges of fabrics, natural stone and marble create layers of texture.

A sculptural extension clad in patinated brass panels was added to the rear of the house offering more sunlight and space to the ground floor areas whilst creating an exceptional openness to the newly landscaped garden.

In plan, the unusual wedge-shaped house means that the house is much larger at the rear than the front, with the end of the garden extending the width of four terraced plots.

Gregory Phillips Architects sought to maximise the potential of the house by creating extensive new additions at the rear, opening up the house to the garden through modern open plan spaces while retaining the formal reception rooms and more traditional features to the front.

This extensive Grade II Listed building refurbishment in Sevenoaks included reconfiguration and contemporary extension to a farmhouse and barn in Kent. By reconfiguring the Ground Floor plan and adding a contemporary glazed extension housing the new kitchen, the property now provides the family with an arrangement suited to open plan living, while maximising views of the idyllic rural setting from the rooms they spend the most time in.

The transition and relationship between interior and exterior spaces have been carefully considered. The proposed landscaping was designed and detailed by Gregory Phillips Architects to complement the character of the extension and gently integrate the sculptural form of the extension into the surrounding landscape.

Occupying a spectacular woodland site overlooking the river Thames, At the centre of the house is a unique double height entrance and dining hall, with six-metre tall sliding glazed doors and glass walls, providing a theatrical connection between inside and out.

Arriving into a modest entrance space, one is then gradually led into the double height entrance hall where the views of the site are finally revealed.

Materially, the house uses robust, raw and contrasting materials that were considered not only in respect of neighbouring properties, but also the dominant landscape.

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Within this project, front sash windows will be contrasted to the rear with slimline glazing to increase visual connectivity with the rear gardens.

Articulated amongst vibrant landscaping, the exterior spaces will include various patios incorporating a dining area and informal seating areas, as well as an outdoor kitchen, and an 18m swimming pool. To the rear of the garden, the proposal also includes a pavilion containing a gym and lounge, again offering further connection to the gardens and pool.

We create contemporary houses. We believe these can be luxurious and comfortable. Elegant and practical. Impressive and homely. Use traditional materials and be current. Be focussed on design and be energy efficient. Above all, created for your lifestyle to be the best home you can live in.
Currently, we are working on houses in the UK and Internationally.

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Our suburban homes feel rooted in their landscapes. We treat the interior and exterior of your home with equal importance, by working holistically to ensure that everything inside works seamlessly with the buildings or landscapes that surround it. Whether it is a compact urban site or a rural landscape with extensive views, our approach seeks to maximise the potential of the site and deliver a unique and considered response to create a modern home with exceptional living space. 

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From contemporary interiors to new-build architecture, remodelling, concept design and landscape design, our projects demonstrate dramatic, light-filled spaces, rich materiality, precise detailing, and a strong connection between inside and outside living.

We create contemporary houses. We believe these can be luxurious and comfortable. Elegant and practical. Impressive and homely. Use traditional materials and be current. Be focussed on design and be energy efficient. Above all, created for your lifestyle to be the best home you can live in.

Currently, we are working on houses in the UK and Internationally.

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We are currently working on the design of projects in the London areas of Battersea, St Johns Wood and Stanmore as well as projects in Macclesfield, Shropshire, Surrey and Windsor. Internationally we are working on projects in Miami and the Middle East.

We are excited to reveal our new build house in Totteridge, as the project reaches completion. This is our Sixth project in the Totteridge area and the second new build house in Totteridge Common.

This five-bedroom single-storey home with an outdoor swimming pool, located in a London Conservation area, is fully heated via air source heat pumps, with the electricity provided by PV solar panels.

The property has been designed to read as a pavilion within a rich landscape, aided by the reflective glass and dark tones.

We are delighted to announce that our Totteridge Common Project has been shortlisted for the British Homes Awards 2022.

We design projects throughout the UK and internationally. We often design the concept for a project and later work with local Architects to ensure our clients obtain the vision we set out to achieve.

The beginning of all our luxury house design projects involves understanding our clients’ requirements and ambitions. In many instances we develop initial concept designs and then go on to provide architectural and interior design services for the project from inception to completion of the construction. We also offer concept design as a standalone service, allowing clients’ to work with us to achieve their ambitions and requirements in a way that best suits them.

One of our international concepts is shown below, with more set to be showcased on our website in the near future.

This project for a new build house is located in a secluded location in Atherton, California. The project is a large house located in a woodland setting, with a stream and significant changes in level but with limited outdoor space.

The client wanted to maximise the use of the site by creating a substantial new house and create a greater visual impact as the existing house is largely concealed from view when approached. The house needed to incorporate 6 bedrooms, formal living and dining spaces, a family kitchen, family living and dining spaces as well as a basement with cinema and games room spaces. There was also a requirement to create a dramatic entrance.

The solution proposed was to rotate the building 90 degrees to face the driveway creating a more traditional front and back, public and private organisation of the house. The garage provides a link to the utility and kitchen spaces while there is also a more formal approach which draws you through a dramatic courtyard setting to the double-height entrance hall, allowing a through view to the pool and garden area at the rear via a formal living and dining area.

Architecturally, on the upper levels, a timber framework has been used to break down the bulk of the building and give it greater visual lightness. The building incorporates various terraces which allow the maximisation of the available space while creating a luxurious treehouse feel to the bedrooms overlooking the tree canopies and the stream.

The large flat roof allowed for the integration of Solar panels to provide electricity for much of the house’s heating and cooling requirements as well as EV car charging, and water is collected from the roof for irrigation purposes.

We create contemporary houses. We believe these can be luxurious and comfortable. Elegant and practical. Impressive and homely. Use traditional materials and be current. Be focussed on design and be energy efficient. Above all, created for your lifestyle to be the best home you can live in.

Currently, we are working on houses in the UK and Internationally.

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We have continued our collaboration with architectural photographer and video expert Mel Yates, exploring and expressing our passion for designing exceptional modern architecture, exploring how each design idea helps to solve the puzzle of building a unique contemporary home.

Gregory has recently used the series to take an in-depth look at our project in Totteridge, which was recently nominated for the RIBA London Regional Awards 2022.

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We currently have several projects on-site, as seen below:
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We are excited to continue reporting the progress of our new build house in Totteridge, as the project nears completion. 

This 5 bed single-storey home with an outdoor swimming pool, located in a London Conservation area, is fully heated via air source heat pumps, with electricity provided by PV solar panels.

The property has been designed to read as a pavilion within a lush landscape, aided by the reflective glass and dark tones.

We are also excited to see the assembly of the steel frame for our scheme at Stanmore Hill, an unequivocally contemporary home which makes the most of the site but one that is also modest in scale. The ground floor basement level is cut into the hillside creating terraces and planted areas which are punctuated with courtyards. This allows the house to maximise use of outside spaces and also minimise its visual intrusion into the surrounding Conservation Area.

We look forward to reporting on the progress of this project, as it progresses through construction.

We have also seen significant progress in the extension and refurbishment of our project at Blenkarne Road, Another scheme that is scheduled for completion in the near future. 

We create contemporary houses. We believe these can be luxurious and comfortable. Elegant and practical. Impressive and homely. Use traditional materials and be current. Be focussed on design and be energy efficient. Above all, created for your lifestyle to be the best home you can live in.

Currently, we are working on houses in the UK and Internationally.

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AWARDS

RIBA AWARDS

We are delighted to announce that our Totteridge Common Project has been shortlisted for the RIBA London Regional Awards 2022.

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We are delighted to announce that the family house we designed at Totteridge Common has been shortlisted for the RIBA London Awards 2022.

The house was designed to take advantage of the site’s North-South orientation. The front South side of the house faces the road and is made up of a series of solid volumes, with exaggerated deep window reveals. The rear, by contrast, is highly glazed with minimal structure beneath, allowing for uninterrupted views towards the surrounding green belt countryside.

It was important to ensure that the South sun, and quality of light, could be enjoyed in the winter. The design is focused on a single depth main family room, which takes advantage of light from both the front and rear. On the first floor, the windows are set deep into their reveals, so as not to overheat during the summer.

The fabric of the building, cladding, flooring, and windows, were carefully considered for quality and longevity. The building’s envelope is built to a high specification. Highly-insulated lightweight stud walls infill between the structural steel frame.

The house is unequivocally contemporary and contrasts to the surrounding traditional neighbouring properties, yet references the materials of the local area. Built predominantly of brick and timber, these materials are reimagined in a unique way.

We currently have numerous projects on-site, as seen below:
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We are excited to see our new build house in Totteridge nearing completion, with the installation of the kitchen and joinery well underway.

The excavation and construction of the basement at Stanmore has seen significant progress.

We create contemporary houses. We believe these can be luxurious and comfortable. Elegant and practical. Impressive and homely. Use traditional materials and be current. Be focussed on design and be energy efficient. Above all, created for your lifestyle to be the best home you can live in.

Currently, we are working on houses in the UK and Internationally.

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S O U T H  O F   E N G L A N D 

T E C H N I C A L   D E S I G N 
We delighted to be progressing through the technical design stage of one our most ambitious projects to date, a new built private estate in the south of England. The new contemporary estate will comprise of approximately 50,000 sqft of new accommodation, set within ten acres fo mature landscaping. The whole estate will include a main house, guest house, staff accommodation, pavilion and an equestrian centre. 
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T O T T E R I D G E  C O M M O N 


S I T E  P R O G R E S S 

We are very happy to see significant progress on our new build house in Totteridge. With the windows and doors having been delivered and installed the new dwelling is now fully waterproof. The installation of internal partitions as well as first fix services is now well underway. 

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R I C K M A N S W O R T H  


C O M P L E T E D 

We had the pleasure of visiting this recently completed contemporary dwelling in the heart of Rickmansworth, north London. We were appointed to produce the design as well as obtaining planning consent for this new dwelling. The house was designed to include four bedrooms, garage, gym, formal living areas as well a main open plan living area, all positioned around a south facing double height space. The Property also includes a large outbuilding situated at the end of garden containing an indoor pool and spa facilities. 

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N E W  B U I L D  H O U S E 

S I T E  P R O G R E S S 
 

A few photos of our third project in Totteridge. The project is progressing nicely through construction and the steel frame has now been assembled. 

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K N I G H T S B R I D G E 

D E S I G N   P R O P O S A L

We have recently been working on new design proposal for the remodel and refurbishment of a 2 storey apartment in Knightsbridge. The existing apartment provided a blank canvas, and therefore a unique opportunity to creatively reconfigure the spaces to be more aligned with the family’s requirements. 

B A T T E R S E A  

S I T E  P R O G R E S S 

The demolition and strip out of our Battersea project is well underway. We will be sharing more information on this exciting project as it progresses on site. 

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H A P P Y   H O L I D A Y S   ! ! ! 

T H A N K  Y O U 

Gregory Phillips Architects wants to wish you a Happy Holiday season and prosperous New Year! Although this holiday season is unlike any other in the light of this years events, we hope you all have a safe and pleasant time.

It is in the spirit of this holiday that we extend our thanks to all those that have supported us throughout this unusual year. Best wishes for the upcoming year, and we look forward to working with you soon. 

T E S T I M O N I A L S  
 

“Thank you all for being part of this extremely talented team, the result is beyond our expectations. We feel extremely lucky to have had the opportunity to work with so many gifted people and our ‘new’ home certainly reflects this.” – Gregory Phillips’s Client

Dissolving boundaries, drawing buildings and gardens together – assummer arrives, we share images of spaces we have designed to maximise light and connection with the surrounding landscape.

New projects – We have lots of exciting projects on our drawing boards at the moment throughout the UK and LA. Watch this space.

Los Angeles, British American Business Council – Gregory is on a panel in LA promoted by the British American Business Council. Wednesday, May 29 from 6 pm to 8 pm, Christopher Guy Showroom (8900 Beverly Blvd. Suite 108)

Meet the panelists:

Gregory Phillips – Born in London, Gregory Phillips trained at Bristol University and Glasgow’s Mackintosh School of Architecture. He established Gregory Phillips Architects with the aim of bringing a unique holistic approach to high-end residential design. He has integrated his unique brand of elegant, refined modernism within country retreats, city homes, period properties and contemporary architecture.

Gregory’s talent, professionalism and discretion has attracted a loyal following of discerning clients, from film directors and fashion designers to art collectors and city financiers.

For more info, please visit www.gregoryphillips.com

Ina Soltani – A Los Angeles based celebrity designer who took the fashion scene by storm. Her designs has been worn by Hollywood Celebrities such as Jennifer Lopez, Jessica Biel, Kristen Stewart, Cindy Crawford, Miley Cyrus, Kerry Washington, Katy Perry, Carrie Underwood, Kim Kardashian, Eva Longoria and Jessica Chastain, to name a few.

She pursued a variety of design-related fields in film, acting, and jewelry design. Eventually she turned her energy to another theatrical pursuit: fashion. She subsequently graduated from the Fashion Institute of Design and Merchandising in Los Angeles and started her own label.

A finalist of the 2009 Fashion Group International Rising Star Award, Ina Soltani’s designs are strongly inspired by the dramatic narratives of artisan traditions, and deep appreciation of the arts and crafts. Her collections are passionate and glamorous filled with high drama and mystique. Influences are as varied as they are complex, from her upbringing in Sarajevo to a profound respect for the contemporary art and design of the world.

Ina has been developing her collection with private clients and building retail partners for her business. She recently designed and help refine the staff uniforms at the prestigious Four Seasons Hotel in Beverly Hills and partnered with the “Race to Erase MS” event to create a handbag to help raise funds for the charity. She has shown her collection on the runway of LA Fashion week to favorable reviews by the LA Times. Currently, she lives and works in Los Angeles.

Ralf Knoll – A Los Angeles based interior designer that founded Knoll Interiors in 2003. A versatile and exciting firm with widely acclaimed projects ranging from a light filled Malibu beach home, to a sumptuous bohemian hotel, and classical Bel Air homes. Knoll Interior’s attention to detail, craftsmanship and quality sustainable materials extends to custom furniture, installations, and innovative solutions which caters to his client’s lifestyle and needs.

Inspired by a range of styles from traditional to modern and contemporary, art to nature-vivid juxtapositions of color, texture and object, Knoll Interiors reflects Ralf’s romantic and bold vision as well as his translation of his client’s personality into their living environment.

Recent projects include Le Petit Hermitage hotel, an avant-garde ode to renaissance; A circus theater nightclub at Beacher’s Madhouse in the MGM Grand Hotel Las Vegas; A Fortune 500 company headquarters; And a 5th Avenue NYC penthouse.

Knoll Interiors have earned a firm place in Vogue magazine, Harper’s Bazaar, Travel & Leisure, National Geographic, and the Huffington Post. 

Grade II listed Farmhouse – We have just completed full refurbishment and extension to a Grade II listed farmhouse and barn in Kent. We reconfigured the Ground Floor plan and added a stunning new contemporary extension to link the house and existing barn. Photos of the house and extension are to follow. However, in the meantime, we’d like to share some images of the indoor pool which was refurbished (from an elaborate romanesque bath type style to modern simplicity!) along with a photo our client took of his new home in the brief period of snow we experienced in the UK this winter.

Brickwork – Attention to detail at its finest – every one of the bricks in the photos below has been set out on a drawing by Gregory Phillips Architects. The same brick laid in a different pattern will add texture and interest to the facade of this new build home in Totteridge. Its always amazing to see our drawings come to life!

Los Angeles – In contrast to the snowy picture above, our designs for new build houses in LA are progressing nicely. Great opportunities to play with sunlight and shadows and make the most of ocean views!

To watch our Berkshire House as featured on Channel 4 House of the year click here

A selection of our award winning projects….