Niche Design Architects Ltd

General information

Niche Design Architects is a RIBA chartered practice, formed in 2010 to deliver a personal, cost effective and high quality architectural design service to domestic and business clients alike.

We are based in Burley in Wharfedale, Ilkley, on the edge of the Yorkshire Dales but work all over the UK.

Our directors have over 25 years combined experience in architecture, having previously worked for both architectural practices and residential developers.

Our specialisms include Residential Design, Healthcare, Education, Cultural & Community projects, Master Planning and working with Listed Buildings and within Conservation areas.

People

Chris Hunt BA (Hons) M Arch (Dist) ARB RIBA

Chris has extensive experience of delivering projects of all size, having held senior positions within a development company and in a number of architectural practices.

Obtaining his BA (Hons) at Hull School of Architecture, Chris went on to obtain a Masters degree in Architecture (with distinction) from The University of Nottingham. Since then Chris has worked in Yorkshire and in the south east, on a wide range of significant projects, including new build and refurbishment projects, across many sectors.

In addition to working in Architectural Practices, Chris has also spent three years with an award-winning residential developer. Working as Design Manager, he has gained an invaluable insight into development and contracting, and an understanding of the qualities clients expect from their architects.

Catherine Hunt BA (Hons) M Arch PGCE

Catherine has worked within a number of highly respected design practices. Most recently, she has worked for Bauman Lyons Architects in Leeds, where she was project architect for a number of community projects. Prior to this Catherine worked for Cowper Griffith Architects in Cambridge, where she worked on projects for Cambridge University as well as working on high specification residential schemes for private clients.

Catherine obtained both her BA (Hons) and Masters at The University of Nottingham, and also has a PGCE from The University of Leeds.