Studio Vericat is an architectural practice founded by Susan Vericat in London in 2011. The studio relocated to Belfast during summer 2017 and Güido Vericat joined the practice in November 2020.
The majority of our work is currently on residential projects but we have a wealth of experience in larger housing projects, civic and education projects and are always looking for new opportunities.
We enjoy the creative process of transforming client’s aspirations, firstly through discussion and meticulous planning into an architectural proposal and then with further dialogue and careful detailing into a high quality and contemporary built form. We have a sensitive approach to context and sustainability are very conscious of our social and environmental responsibilities.
SUSAN VERICAT
Susan previously worked for several years at Sergison Bates architects and was Project Architect for Ruthin Craft Centre and housing in Finsbury Park (RIBA awards 2009) and was involved in many other projects and competitions including the London Sustainable Industries Park and housing in Portugal. She also worked for Rick Mather Architects on the Lyric Theatre in Hammersmith and the Central Milton Keynes Residential Quarter masterplan. Prior to being fully qualified she gained valuable experience working with Jonathan Woolf Architects, Stephen Taylor, Andrew Houlton and Andrew Doolan Architects.
Susan attended Banbridge Academy in Northern Ireland and then gained a 1st class degree in Architectural Design at Edinburgh University and passed her diploma with distinction at the University of North London. She enjoys being active in local community work and in London was a member of the Lendlease Elephant Park Advisory Group. This group was set up to play a key role in advising on the design and future management of the new public park in Lendlease’s Elephant & Castle development and included representatives from Lendlease and Southwark Council. She is currently a parent governor at Rosetta Primary School in Belfast.
Susan is registered to practise as an architect with the Architects Registration Board (ARB) and is a Chartered Member of the Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA).
GUIDO VERICAT
Güido recently joined Studio Vericat after gaining valuable experience on residential and hospitality projects in Northern Ireland with McGonigle McGrath. Prior to this in London he worked at Project Orange architects for several years. As an Associate from 2013 he led many projects including Foundry Mews, a mixed use residential commercial development in Barnes, the refurbishment and extension of The Swan Hotel in Southwold, an extension to the Clayton Chiswick Hotel and the contemporary interior for large new build house in Berkshire. He also worked for Buschow Henley Architects and was project architect for the extension to St. Benedict’s School in Ealing (RIBA award 2009) and worked on several other education and housing projects. He has also gained experience working with Munkenbeck + Marshall and Pollard Thomas Edwards Architects.
Güido was born in Madrid and attended Downside School in England and then gained a degree and diploma at Edinburgh University. Guido has a keen interest in teaching and is currently a tutor for the Technology and Environment modules at Queen’s University Belfast.
Güido is registered to practise as an architect with the Architects Registration Board (ARB).