Ben Lillywhite

Ben joined P+HS Architects as an Assistant in 2013, continuing his architectural studies with the practice and qualifying six years later. In 2023, Ben was appointed Team Leader and BIM Lead. He was appointed Associate in November 2025 and has become a highly valued member within the team.

Throughout his time at P+HS, Ben has developed extensive experience in the mental healthcare sector, contributing to several award-winning schemes including Kingfisher Court in Hertfordshire, Foss Park in York, and Fitzroy House in Northampton. His expertise also extends into the residential sector, where he has led and delivered a range of projects from shared-ownership bungalow developments to an apartment building for a women’s wellbeing and recovery centre.

Ben also led the refurbishment of a Grade II* listed alms-house in Burneston, a scheme that received a Highly Commended accolade at the Constructing Excellence Yorkshire & Humber Awards in the Conservation & Regeneration category.

Ben now works predominantly within both acute and mental healthcare, with a particular interest in how thoughtful design can support patient recovery and enhance staff wellbeing. He recently led the design and delivery of the new Urgent Treatment Centre at James Cook University Hospital and is currently heading the development of a major new maternity centre for a large hospital in the North East.

As one of the Practice's BIM Leads, Ben is responsible for providing strategic guidance on BIM implementation and contributing to the practice’s adoption of ISO 19650 standards.