Philip has an analytical and creative approach to architecture which enables him to focus in on innovative yet appropriate solutions for any given design challenge. Only a year after graduating from the prestigious Bartlett School of Architecture in 1997, Philip was putting his credentials to the test by designing and then managing the construction of his own house in Islington, London.

Prior to his time at Populous, Philip undertook the detailed design of the Greenwich Yacht Club on Greenwich Peninsula as well as several residential development schemes in London. In 2001, Philip joined Populous lured by the opportunity to put his mark on the redevelopment of Ascot Racecourse. He quickly developed into the role of project designer and maintained the high standards of design quality throughout the five year journey from initial concept work, through the scheme design phase to construction detailing. Philip liaised extensively with both main and specialist contractors to ensure the vision became a reality. The process came to a climax when the new racecourse was opened to great acclaim at Royal Ascot 2006, on time and within budget.

Between his two major projects, he created a masterplan for the future of Lord’s Cricket Ground. The MCC commissioned the plan to provide a framework for development over the coming decades, to complement, reinforce and enhance the unique world famous ‘home of cricket’.

Seen as a senior designer within the global firm, Philip has also participated in international design reviews for a number of major sports facilities. Since Mid 2006, Philip has been leading the team designing the main stadium for the Olympic Games to be staged in London in 2012. The stadium is unique in being designed for a capacity of 80,000 for the event, whilst being capable of scaling down after the games; leaving a sustainable legacy integrated into the Populous masterplan for the new urban park. The stadium is progressing well on site and will be the central showpiece in Games time come 2012.

Philip has an analytical and creative approach to architecture which enables him to focus in on innovative yet appropriate solutions for any given design challenge. Only a year after graduating from the prestigious Bartlett School of Architecture in 1997, Philip was putting his credentials to the test by designing and then managing the construction of his own house in Islington, London.

Prior to his time at Populous, Philip undertook the detailed design of the Greenwich Yacht Club on Greenwich Peninsula as well as several residential development schemes in London. In 2001, Philip joined Populous lured by the opportunity to put Read More »