Nicholas Phillips

Principal Architect/Director

BA(hons) Dip/Arch. RIBA
Nick is the Principal Architect and Director at NP Architects founding the company in 2017. Previously he was Principal Architect/Director at DPA Architects and Once Architecture. He has over twenty-five years experience in the residential sector with an in-depth knowledge and understanding of design, planning, construction and project management.

Nick attended Central St Martins and trained as an Architect at University of North London.

Several of Nick's designs have been won local & regional awards and been nominated for national awards. In 2013 he was awarded a silver medal in the Cambridge Marshall’s ‘DraWing’ development competition within the housing category. His project ‘The Pastures’ in 2016 was awarded ‘best small development’ by Cambridge Property Awards and 'Reflections' won the same award in 2017. As well as being passionate about design Nick is particular about the technical details of each project, key for local developers and two of the practice's projects have reached the LABC (technical awards) grand finals in 2019 and 2023.

He has a creative background & his interests include photography & all aspects of architecture.

Michael McKay

Associate

BSc(hons) MCIAT
Mike is a Chartered Architectural Technologist and Certified Passive House Consultant with extensive experience in architecture and planning. He brings a high level of expertise in sustainable building practices and offers specialised design services for Passive House projects, utilising the Passive House Planning Package (PHPP) to ensure energy-efficient results.

With a focus on sustainable residential architecture Mike delivers energy-efficient designs that balance sustainability with cost-effectiveness, enabling clients to achieve low- and zero-carbon homes without compromising affordability.

Passionate about creating a positive impact on the global environment, Mike enjoys exploring new cultures through travel and stays active through sailing and skiing.

Fiona Phillips

Finance Director

BSc. (hons) MBA
Fiona is responsible for the company finances & general business systems. Fiona brings to the team her business expertise as a management consultant working with clients in Europe & the United States. Prior to this she worked as a project manager at GlaxoSmithKline leading a number of international projects. Also as a line manager she has managed a team of twenty five staff & was responsible for quality, performance, safety & finance.

Outside of work Fiona enjoys exercise classes & her love of music. She has sung with ‘Rock Choir’ at both the NEC & O2. Fiona (& Nick) are parents of a set of triplets, ensuring life at home is lively & sometimes challenging but never dull.

Mateusz Pieta

Project Architect

MSc. Arch Eng, ARB, DipArch.
Mateusz studied architecture in Poland, qualifying in 2014 and worked on residential projects before setting up his own business, collaborating with several practices. After moving to the UK, Mateusz gained experience on small to medium scale projects in the residential and commercial sectors, including working in Revit on the refurbishment of high-end residential projects in London. Mateusz joined the practice in October 2021.
His passion lies with quality architectural design, bespoke furniture, photography and interior design. Outside of work he enjoys travel, cycling and music and spending time with his young family.

Anastasija Ladcenko

Project Architect

BSc(hons) Arch. M.Arch PgDip RIBA
Anastasija graduated from Welsh School of Architecture with first-class Bachelors and Masters degrees. She joined the practice in August 2020 and together with Alex Sage returned to the Cardiff school to study for her part III, qualifying as an Architect in June 2023.
Anastasija, working along side our Principal Architect has been designing some of our larger homes for private clients and has been leading the practice's development of our interior design service.

In her free time Anastasija enjoys oil painting, cooking and home decorating. She has been practicing art from the age of seven, taking courses in several art schools including the Repin Academic Institute of Fine Arts in Saint Petersburg and presented five individual art exhibitions of graphic prints and painting in 2013-2019.

Anastasija qualified as an Architect in June 2023

Alex Sage

Project Architect

BArch (Hons), MArch, PgDipArch, ARB, RIBA
Alex graduated with first-class honours in his BArch and with distinction in his MArch prior to joining the team in 2020. He completed his PgDipArch and qualified as an architect in 2023.

Having worked on projects in London and Cambridgeshire, he has experience in both urban and rural settings, predominantly in the residential sector. He is interested in creating considered, atmospheric architecture which is rooted in its context, creates a sense of place and provokes a positive emotional response.

Alex is an avid reader with a growing library of architecture books. He enjoys travelling and visiting sites of architectural and cultural interest and will take any opportunity to snowboard.

Matt Coles

Part I Architectural Assistant

BSc(hons) Arch
Matt studied architecture at the University of Bath, earning a 2:1 BSc (hons) degree. He joined the practice in November 2018 and has prior experience on small to medium scale projects in the residential, private and community sectors. Interests include photography, film making and music. Matt is our specialist in Visuals.

Orla Mone

Architectural Assistant

Orla is a second-year BSc Architecture student at the University of Bath with a particular interest in residential projects. Orla came to NP Architects for work experience during her 'A' Levels so the practice is pleased Orla decided a career in Architecture was for her. Orla joins the practice to complete her course placement element.

In addition, Orla has completed work experience with Kier in London and through this and her course work she has developed her knowledge of design and construction and improved proficiency in architectural software.

Orla has built on her excellent grades to work as a maths tutor for GCSE students. In her spare time Orla enjoys playing football, painting and drawing, and long walks.