Our story
Pennington Phillips was founded in 1995 by chartered building surveyor Stanley Phillips, who provided surveys and architectural services to residential clients across North, West and Central London.
In 2005, Stanley was joined by co-director, Matthew Brumby, who helped to expand the company’s portfolio of architectural and design services.
Pennington Phillips has since recruited a number of additional in-house professionals, who work alongside a strong network of specialists, consultants and trade contacts to deliver a complete package of residential architecture services.
Our management team
Matthew Brumby
ARCHITECTURAL DIRECTOR
Matthew is the architectural design director at Pennington Phillips. He has extensive experience in developing and delivering conceptual design, space planning, architectural detailing, client presentations, project coordination, the tender process and onsite contract administration.
He is responsible for the architecture and design side of the business and takes a hands-on, practical approach to his day-to-day work.
Stanley Phillips
SURVEYING DIRECTOR
Stanley is a chartered building surveyor with more than 35 years’ experience of working in the residential industry.
During that time, he has personally surveyed thousands of properties and comes from a long line of surveyors on both sides of his family.
As a qualified member of the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS), Stanley follows a stringent code of conduct and continually updates his skills and knowledge throughout his career.
Our values
Through our experience as go-between in the relationship between the contractor, client and their neighbours, we believe interpersonal skills are essential to the delivery of all types of residential architecture projects.
Clients deserve a personal service.
They shouldn’t have to speak to someone different each time they call. They need someone who understands their requirements and has a clear insight into every stage of their project – something that larger architecture companies cannot always deliver.
In addition, we take pride in ensuring our production information drawings are highly detailed and well presented.
That way, from the outset, you’ll have a clear vision as to what we’ll be setting out to achieve. And, likewise, the contractor has a clear understanding of what’s required to realise that vision.
Client testimonial
Sophie Hug – Gladys Road
“The service we received from Matthew Brumby and his team has been second to none. They took the time to listen to our plans and concerns and have really gone above and beyond to make the project run smoothly.”
Kevin Baxter – Brunswick Street
“Matt did an extremely thorough and professional job and went above and beyond his remit several times. I highly recommend.”
Chris Barker – Malden Road
“Pennington Phillips did a superb job for us, involving an extensive renovation of our property. They were really adept at design – both the overall layout and the attention to detail. Highly recommended!”
Lawrence Stolzenburg – South Hill Park
“Matthew, Stanley and the team were always courteous, friendly and very creative with their ideas. From the very beginning of our building project they showed a clear understanding of what we wanted to achieve.”
Saul & Melanie Nurtman – Lindale
“Pennington Phillips designed the house from scratch and submitted the plans to the local authority. Once approved, they helped choose the builder and liaised with them until completion. We wouldn’t hesitate recommending them for future projects.”
Richard Hershman – Bentley Hyde
“Pennington Phillips proved to be straightforward, honest and honourable throughout the project. First and foremost, they put their loyalty squarely with us – essential as many consultants and contractors were involved throughout the construction phase.”
Alex Garton – Cambridge Street
“Matt was a safe pair of hands and was able to take me calmly through the process – even when, at times, all I wanted to do was punch somebody!”
Conor Gearty – Lady Somerset Road
“Great drawings, impressive attention to detail, a sense of aesthetics but also flexibility. The result: a fab extension, beautiful, as fresh now as when it was done five years ago.”