ABOUT OUR TEAM

Fausto

As a director of the company, Fausto has excelled in the 18 years since he founded the practice. Not only has he been imperative to PHP’s success, but he is also responsible for real change in the field of inclusive design. In particular, as the current President-Elect, he takes a very active role in the Access Association.

In addition, while working with the National Building Specification (NBS), he developed guidance and standard specification clauses on access issues that are now used by architects and construction professionals nationwide. Most recently, Fausto has undertaken a role as a Newcastle University Part 3 examiner, helping to shape the next generation of budding architects.

Graeme

As a founding director and joint owner of PH Partnership, Graeme holds a key role in the company and has been imperative in building the practice over the past 18 years. He has accumulated 20 years of architectural experience in sectors varying from residential work to adaptions and is accredited in Heritage and Conservation, as well as working as a specialist in lab design.

His work remains diverse every day, as he manages projects from across the company’s portfolio, as well as leading as principal designer. In such work, he focuses particularly on keeping buildability and sustainability at the core of designs and continues to push the boundaries of these fields.

Paul

Paul has over 13 years of experience at PH Partnership Architects. He has worked on many of our award-winning commissions concerning personal injury adaptations, and on projects in the higher education and commercial sectors. In particular, he has also taken the leading role in a number of projects involving aspects of regeneration and heritage conservation.

Paul’s passion lies in the pursuit of design excellence, especially in the thoroughness of technical detailing; he strives to deliver buildings that are both environmentally and socially sustainable. Notably, Paul is responsible for the Practice Quality System, Project and Practice Policies, and Procedures such as ISO9001 and ISO14001 accreditations.

Matthew

 Matthew joined PH Partnership as a Part II Architectural Assistant, and has since become a Director. In his role, he works predominantly on residential projects and has the pleasure of seeing projects from initial design right through to on-site delivery.

His design approach is very people-led, influenced by the years spent honing his interpersonal skills in the hospitality sector. As a result, he focuses on keeping the client’s desires as the driving factor of each build, resulting in bespoke designs that always satisfy the client’s wants and needs.

Peter

Peter completed his Part II qualification in 2020, after studying Interior Architecture at undergrad and achieving a PGCert in Interior Architecture in order to qualify for a Masters in Architecture.

After joining PHP in 2017, Peter has worked across a wide range of typologies including commercial, specialist commercial (such as pharmaceutical), and private residential work, as well as working on domestic adaptation and heritage projects. Peter has a keen interest in spatial design and how architecture can interface with the wider environment to improve the well-being and health of the general public.

Kayleigh

After completing her Architecture Degree Apprenticeship (M.Arch) in the Summer of 2023, Kayleigh joins PH Partnership as a qualified ARB Architect. She’ll be primarily working on residential projects, and will see work through from initial designs to on-site delivery.

Kayleigh also developed a keen interest in the fields of sustainable design and modern construction methods during her time at university, and while working in practice. She hopes to continue exploring these fields in her work at PHP.

Laura

Having already completed her BA(Hons) and M.Arch, Laura joined PHP as a Part II Architectural Assistant. She has since achieved her Part III qualifications and has become a registered architect. She is involved in a range of projects across the firm – particularly in seeing residential adaptation projects through from conception to completion.

Laura is also especially interested in conservation work and the adaptation of heritage properties, led by a love for exploring iconic historic buildings.

Angela

After starting her architecture studies in Brazil, and completing her Architecture BA at Newcastle University, Angela has joined PH Partnership as a Part I Architectural Assistant. She is learning as much as possible about the UK’s architecture industry and is soaking up the experience of working at a greater scale with new styles and designs.

As a result, she is assisting on a range of projects and specialising in completing drawing packages (for planning, tender, and construction stages) and 3D modeling. During her time at university, she also developed a keen interest in sustainable design, and architects’ capacity to harmonise the well-being of both people and the planet.

She has since obtained her Architecture M.Arch qualification, and is working towards her Part III

Ruth

Ruth is one of the newer members of the team, and has made a fantastic addition since joining! She joined PH Partnership as an architectural assistant and has since completed her Part I qualification. She is currently enrolled in a level 7 apprenticeship during which she will complete the rest of her qualifications.

She has primarily focused on domestic adaptation projects but is continuing to be involved in work across the business portfolio. In particular, she enjoys taking a strong design role that hones in on the visualisation of builds in both plan and section form, especially at the 3D modeling stage.