24
Oct
14
Oct
Publication: NP Project Featured in 25 Beautiful Homes Magazine
Our project, Long Four Acres, was featured in 25 Beautiful Homes magazine in September 2024. This project was for the design of a large self-build house. The frontage of the building takes on a simple cubic Georgian form with a symmetrical façade, and the rear of the building opens up with large...
26
Sep
Why Interior Design is Valuable for Your Future Home?
Interior design is much more than just decorating. It’s about shaping spaces that enhance both function and aesthetics. A well-designed interior not only simplifies construction but also transforms a house into a home, offering comfort, style, and a true reflection of your p...
12
Jul
Approval Obtained: Great Common Farm
In a landmark planning achievement, Dyason Developments, alongside Cheffins and NP Architects, has successfully obtained delegated planning approval at Great Common Farm for a scheme to refurbish a grade 2 listed farmhouse and develop the surrounding historic farmyard into four new family dwellings....
26
Jan
Armsold Farm Shortlisted for CFCI award
We are very pleased to announce Armsold Farm Shortlisted for the Greater Cambridge Design and Construction Awards for best new building. Armsold Farm is a new dwelling situated within the South Cambridgeshire countryside and was previously occupied by a nondescript 19th-century farmhouse along ...
17
Nov
Planning Granted – Cottenham Grandstand to Become New Home
Planning permission has been granted for the redesign of the Cottenham Grandstand. As a historic emblem of local heritage for nearly a century, we are excited to be involved in converting this unique structure into a residential dwelling. Originally constructed in the 1920s, Cottenham Grandstand ...
3
Nov
Why Have a Building Contract?
Building or refurbishing your home is an exciting endeavour, but it comes with its share of challenges and uncertainties. One crucial aspect that can make the difference between a smooth project and a potential nightmare is having a proper building contract in place. In this article, we will explore...
24
Oct
Choosing Between MVHR and Natural Ventilation
The choice of a ventilation system for your home or building is a crucial decision that impacts indoor air quality, energy efficiency, comfort, and overall well-being. Two popular options in this regard are Mechanical Ventilation with Heat Recovery (MVHR) and natural ventilation. Both have their adv...13
May
Reaching out and supporting community is important to NP Architects
A few weeks back Fiona and Monika took part in career carousel at Chesterton Community College with the intention to inspire the younger generation into exploring architecture and the construction industry as a whole. This year we welcomed the opportunity to talk to year 10 students about potenti...
2
Nov
What fees do architects charge?
What fees do architects charge? Architect’s fees can vary considerably depending on the level of service, complexity, location and type of project required. If you are getting competitive quotes you may wish to distinguish between RIBA Chartered ...
17
Aug
Planning consent for 9 flats on Water Street granted for Blues Property
Planning consent for 9 flats has just been granted for Blues Property. The car free scheme, situated on Water Street, Cambridge went before the Cambridge City Council Planning Committee in August with a recommendation for approval.
9
Jun
Planning consent granted for 9 houses in South Cambridgeshire won at appeal
Planning consent has just been granted for 9No. detached family houses in the village of Meldreth in a ground-breaking appeal decision. As the site is location outside the Development Framewo...
16
Feb
Detailed Planning submitted for 47 highly sustainable dwellings to achieve 5-star rating in new build Home Quality Mark Scheme
Introduction NP Architects has submitted a full planning application for an exemplar, highly sustainable, low carbon scheme in Norfolk. The scheme employs a range of methods for ensuring that the development will achieve the 5-star rating of the new build Home Quality Mark Sche...
12
Jan
Planning Approval granted for contemporary self-build house (750m2) to be clad in corten steel
Delegated planning approval has just been granted by South Cambridgeshire District Council for our large self-build house in Linton. The house (750m2 in area) has a split-level design with first floor living room and will feature a basement swimming pool and inter...
9
Dec
Contemporary barn conversion nears completion
Our contemporary barn conversion at Hare Park near Newmarket nears completion. The existing corrugated cement cladding has been replaced with corrugated aluminium and other...
14
Sep
Reflections Shortlisted for CIAT Award for Excellence in Architectural Technology
The development comprises of 5No. 4 bedroom houses which replace a former public house, situated within the local conservation area. The dwellings, with their simple gable-ended forms and large openings facing onto the river, are intended to reflect the design of boathouses ne...
2
Sep
Planning consent obtained for 14 Flats at 291 Hills Rd
Planning consent has been granted at committee last week for our 14 unit scheme at 291 Hills Road, Cambridge. Local opposition, headed by the Hills Road Residents Association, focused on the lack of affordable hous...
3
Aug
Planning approval granted for 3 dwellings in Fordham
Planning was approved today for 3 new dwellings in the East Cambridgeshire village of Fordham outside village frame framework. The delegated report justified the principle of development as follows; " The local planning authority is not currently able to demonstrate that it has an adequate f...
29
Jul
Planning approval granted for 65 room hotel
Planning approval has recently been granted by Westminster City Council for the conversation of this 8 storey office building into a 65 room hotel. Restaurant facilities will be provided at ground floor and basement levels. The existing Edwardian building, known as 'Waterman House', was historical...
7
Jul
Finalists – CIAT National Award for Excellence in Architectural Technology
NP Architects is pleased to announce we are finalists with our project 'Reflections' in the CIAT National Award for 'Excellence in Architectural Technology'. Great to be recognised for our technical expertise as well as our design abilities. #ATAwards ...
15
Apr
Planning consent granted for 6 storey development on East Road
Planning permission has been granted by Cambridge City Council for our 6 storey block on East Road next door to Mackays' store, sited on a former car sales lot. This will be a mixed-use scheme comprising 34 student studio rooms with commercial use on the ground floor for a future retail unit and cof...
14
Jan
NP Architects wins at Cambridge Property Awards 2017
2017 ended on a high note with the company winning the Best Small Development category at the Cambridge Property Awards for the riverside scheme ‘Reflections’. Nick Phillips, Director and the Architect who designed the scheme, was presented the award at the black-tie ceremony in the Dome, Imping...
12
Nov
Reflections shortlisted for Cambridge Property Awards 2017
We are pleased to announce that our Reflections development on Water Street, Chesterton has been short listed for this year’s Cambridge Property Awards under “Best Small Development” category (schemes under 30 units). The finalists were all nominated by members of ...
25
Sep
Shortlisted for National Housing Awards 2017
NP Architects were shortlisted finalists in the National Housing Awards 2017 for "Best Small Development" category for their recent development at Church View, Foxton....
27
Jul
Planning Submitted for 14 Flats on Hills Road
Scheme for 14 flats on Hills Road, Cambridge submitted for planning....
Nicholas Phillips Architects Ltd
Winners of 'Best Small Development' Regional LABC Technical Excellence awards 2023, Winners of Cambridge Property Awards 2017 and 2016 for ‘Best Small Development’. Finalist in Cambridge Design & Conservation Awards 2017. Finalist in LABC Technical Excellence Awards 2018. Finalist for 'The Award for Excellence in Architectural Technology 2018'. Certified Cambridge Passive House Architects
Our Cambridge architectural practice was founded following the dissolution of DPA Architects Ltd (formally David Page Associates) and Once Architecture Ltd.
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