Business Details
10 Years
experience
Award-Winning Cambridge Architects for Residential Design
NP Architects is an award-winning RIBA Chartered Practice based in central Cambridge, Cambridgeshire. With a reputation for excellence in residential design, we serve private clients and local property developers across Cambridge and the surrounding region. Our comprehensive services include feasibility studies, master planning, planning applications, construction drawings, and contract administration. As a team of experienced professionals, we combine creativity with technical expertise to deliver buildings that demonstrate spatial ingenuity and contextual sensitivity.Our commitment to sustainable design principles ensures minimal environmental impact, while our technical proficiency in passive house design and construction reflects our forward-thinking approach. Recognised through multiple regional awards, including the LABC Technical Excellence Awards and Cambridge Property Awards, we maintain a client-focused ethos that prioritises quality, innovation, and long-term value in every project.
Services
Architecture
Sustainable Design
Passive House Design
Planning Applications
Interior Design
Details
- Year established: 2016
Highlights and features
- We offer 25+ years' experience in residential architecture
- Our team includes certified Passive House consultants
- Award-winning technical excellence in construction detailing
- Client-focused service with transparent project management
- Proven track record with local planning authorities
Associations and certifications
- RIBA
- Certified Cambridge Passive House Architects
What people say
Professional support
Creative solutions
3D visualisations
Smooth process
Award-winning designs
Services
Architecture
We create architecturally significant buildings through a rigorous design process that balances creativity with technical precision. Our services cover all project stages from initial concept to construction completion, working on one-off houses, apartment blocks, and large-scale developments. Our RIBA Chartered status ensures adherence to the highest professional standards in every design solution.
Sustainable Design
Our approach integrates environmental considerations from project inception, focusing on longevity and minimal ecological impact. We employ passive design strategies and sustainable materials to create buildings that perform efficiently while maintaining architectural integrity. This holistic approach considers social and economic factors alongside environmental concerns.
Passive House Design
Certified consultants deliver ultra-low energy buildings using the Passive House Planning Package (PHPP). We provide complete design services from concept through construction, ensuring optimal thermal performance and air quality. Our expertise reduces running costs while maintaining architectural quality and comfort standards.
Planning Applications
We navigate local authority requirements to secure planning permissions for diverse projects. Our experience with Cambridgeshire planning departments includes preparing detailed visualisations and coordinating specialist consultants. This strategic approach maximises approval chances while maintaining design intent.
Interior Design
Our in-house service extends architectural principles to interior spaces, creating cohesive environments from concept to furnishing. We develop detailed 2D/3D designs, material selections, and procurement strategies to realise client visions. This integrated approach ensures continuity between building and interior design.
People
Nicholas Phillips
Principal Architect/Director
With over 25 years' experience, Nicholas founded NP Architects in 2017 after leading two established practices. His expertise in residential design has won multiple regional awards, including Best Small Development at the LABC Technical Excellence Awards 2023. He specialises in technical detailing and planning negotiations.
Michael McKay
Associate
A Chartered Architectural Technologist and Certified Passive House Consultant, Michael brings specialist knowledge in sustainable building practices. He utilises PHPP software to deliver energy-efficient residential projects that balance environmental performance with cost-effectiveness for clients.
Anastasija Ladcenko
Project Architect
Qualified in 2023 after graduating with first-class honours from Welsh School of Architecture. She leads interior design services and contributes to major residential projects, combining artistic sensibility with technical precision. Her background includes formal art training at the Repin Institute in Saint Petersburg.
Mateusz Pieta
Project Architect
Qualified in Poland in 2014, Mateusz joined in 2021 bringing experience in residential and commercial projects. His expertise includes Revit modelling for London refurbishments and delivering bespoke architectural solutions that integrate with existing contexts.
Alex Sage
Project Architect
Qualified in 2023 after achieving distinctions in his architectural studies. He focuses on contextually sensitive designs that create meaningful spatial experiences. His work spans urban and rural projects, with particular emphasis on atmospheric quality and materiality.
Questions
What architectural services do you offer?
We provide full architectural services from feasibility studies to construction completion, including planning applications, technical design, and contract administration for residential and commercial projects.
Are you certified for passive house design?
Yes, we have certified Passive House Consultants on staff who can deliver ultra-low energy buildings using the PHPP software throughout the design process.
How do you handle planning applications?
Our team prepares detailed visualisations and documentation, working closely with local authorities to secure permissions. We coordinate specialist consultants when required to maximise approval chances.
What awards have you won?
We've won multiple awards including the LABC Technical Excellence Awards 2023 and Cambridge Property Awards 2016-2017 for Best Small Development, with numerous finalist positions.
Do you offer interior design services?
Yes, we provide integrated interior design services covering space planning, material selection, and furnishing schemes to complement our architectural projects.
Reviews (2)
Nicholas Jennett
Aug 06, 2020
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I was really pleased with the service I got from NP Architects. The design they produced was imaginative and absolutely in line with what I wanted. They then managed the construction work in a very professional and responsive way. Nick was always available to consult with the contractor and together they found solutions to all the issues that arose. The handling of the contractor's invoices was very professional.
Helen Pimblett
Dec 04, 2018
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Thoroughly professional service in assessing my requirements for a new house and providing thought-provoking and well-grounded advice offering really interesting alternative solutions. I shall definitely be returning to follow up with the full development of these ideas when the time comes. Very satisfying process.
