Award-winning
Architectural Practice
We are an award-winning practice of creative, forward thinking architects in Harrogate, North Yorkshire. For over three decades, we have designed innovative, creative and practical solutions for a full and varied range of clients and corporate bodies. Specialising in residential work, we undertake bespoke projects, of varying scales and budgets as well as commercial and community projects across various sectors including retail, office, education and the arts. Our commitment to innovation and client satisfaction is at the heart of what we do. Trusted by new and repeat clients as well as industry professionals, we take great pride in providing the best personal and professional service for all our customers, tailored to meet their requirements to ensure their project runs smoothly from start to finish.
Our company was established in 1987 by the founding Directors, Richard Merrell and Tim O’Flaherty. Nic Dormer joined the practice in 1999, becoming a Director in 2006, when the company became Merrell O’Flaherty Dormer Chartered Architects. The practice has since expanded with Nick Jauncey and Katherine Dormer joining the team. Following the retirement of Tim and Richard in 2016, Katherine became a Director. In 2020, we became Dormer and Co. Chartered Architects. The Practice operates from its studio on Victoria Avenue, Harrogate, North Yorkshire.
Our Team
Nic Dormer BSc BArch Hons RIBA RIAS Director
Nic trained at the Dundee School of Architecture/Dundee University where he won several awards. He then went on to work for a multi-award-winning practice in Scotland before returning to his native Yorkshire to join this practice. He became a Director in 2006 and took over the practice together with Katherine in 2016. Nic’s interests particularly lie in contemporary residential architecture and working with historic structures.
Katherine Dormer BSc BArch Hons Director
Training at Dundee School of Architecture/Dundee University and the recipient of several awards, Katherine worked for one of Scotland’s leading architectural practices before relocating to Yorkshire. Joining the practice in 2014, she became a Director in 2016. Katherine is also a landscape garden designer with an RHS certificate in Horticulture and brings an understanding of the integration of the built and natural environments to the practice’s projects.
Nicolas Jauncey MCIAT Associate
Nicolas Joined our practice in 2015 bringing experience across a variety of sectors. A Chartered Architectural Technologist, Nicolas trained at York College where he was awarded the York Guild of Building’s Silver medal among other accolades. Nicolas became an Associate in 2018.
Natalie Todhunter Administrator
Natalie handles both the administrative and accounting side of our business. She has a wealth of experience gained across a variety of industries. As your first point of contact with us on starting your new project, Natalie will assist you with your initial enquiry and in administrative aspects as your project progresses.