Residential & Commercial Design
Philip Ashby, Madison Architect
Philip Ashby, Madison Architect
Bespoke, design-driven architecture for homes and small businesses in Madison WI.
Hi, I'm Philip.
As the principal architect of House Architect, I work closely with homeowners and small business owners to design thoughtful, enduring spaces—each shaped by a tailored, design-driven process.
How House Architect can help you.
Share your ideas with us and we can provide our expert opinion on project feasibility.
Through our collaboration we can create and plan a vision of your new home or business.
We can make your vision a reality by overseeing the design intent.
Madison Architecture Portfolio
-
![Modern kitchen with white cabinets, stainless steel appliances, black-framed windows, a gray countertop, and a stainless steel range hood.]()
Third Lake Ridge - Madison, WI
Madison home architect Philip Ashby completely remodeled this 1920s home, transforming the historic structure into a modern, multi-generational home while preserving its architectural integrity.
-
![A digitally rendered sketch of a living room with sofas, armchairs, a coffee table, and a wall with decorative paneling, connected to a dining area with a table and chairs.]()
Frostwoods One - Monona, WI
This unbuilt project by Madison house architect Philip Ashby reimagines a modest mid-1950s post-war tract house into a contemporary home inspired by mid-century modern design principles.
-
![A screened porch with wooden ceiling and floor, featuring a green sofa with colorful pillows, a blue armchair with a floral pillow, a black coffee table with a plant and some items, surrounded by large windows showing trees and greenery outside.]()
Frostwoods Bayside - Monona, WI
House Architect’s Philip Ashby revitalized a mid-century home originally designed by an architect for their personal residence, celebrating its architectural heritage while enhancing its connection to the surrounding landscape.
-
![Modern house exterior with wood and stone siding, front porch, large windows, and landscaped garden.]()
Frostwoods Lakeside - Monona, WI
With Frostwoods Lakeside, Madison house architect Philip Ashby revitalizes a distinguished mid-century home originally designed by a prominent architect in the 1950s.
-
![Interior view of Ba Lao Bar in Madison, Wisconsin featuring a blue neon “Sabaidee” sign mounted on an exposed stone wall, red pendant lights above a wood bar top, and open shelving displaying liquor bottles.]()
Ba Lao - Madison, WI
Explore the interior design of Ba Lao Bar in Madison, Wisconsin by House Architect. This hospitality renovation blends exposed stone, custom artwork, neon signage, and layered lighting to create an intimate, culturally expressive restaurant environment.
-
![Modern living room with wooden panel wall, large window, grey sofa, wooden coffee table, standing lamps, potted plants, and a wall-mounted TV.]()
Evergreen ADU - Madison, WI
The Evergreen ADU exemplifies Philip’s vision for sustainable living, comfort, and adaptability for aging-in-place. Utilizing passive design principles, it maximizes energy efficiency with a south-facing orientation for winter solar gain and a brise soleil to reduce summer heat.
-
![People standing at a pizza counter inside a colorful pizza restaurant with menu boards above.]()
Heladaria - Monroe, WI
Heladeria brings a vibrant slice of Mexico to Monroe, Wisconsin, with a lively commercial build-out for a Mexican ice cream parlor. The design transforms the interior into a welcoming and colorful space, reflecting the warmth and joy of the brand.
“Philip did wonderful work on RCC’s new office, quickly understanding the specific needs of our service provision, creatively solving problems, and keeping it all within our (very limited) budget.
His professionalism and expertise made a tremendous difference and the results are exactly what we needed. I very highly recommend his work!”
- K. Anderson