NICK COX ARCHITECTS
Interior view of a Gothic cathedral with tall ribbed vaults, stained glass windows, and a large rose window, architecture by Nick Cox Architects
Interior view of a Gothic cathedral ceiling with intricate ribbed vaults, stained glass windows, and ornate stonework, architecture by Nick Cox Architects
Close-up of a decorated stone column in a Gothic cathedral interior, with stained glass window in background, architecture by Nick Cox Architects.
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Ornate church interior with a large pipe organ, intricate stone carvings, and Gothic arches, architecture by Nick Cox Architects.
Stained glass windows and intricately carved stone statues in a Gothic church interior, with architecture by Nick Cox Architects.
Interior view of a Gothic cathedral's nave with high vaulted ceilings, colourful stained glass windows, and visitors, architecture by Nick Cox Architects.
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Bristol Cathedral

Designing equal access for everyone
An inclusive vision for a medieval site

Bristol Cathedral has been a place of worship since 1140. As Cathedral Architect, Kathryn Harris advises Dean and Chapter on realising their vision for an inclusive and creative future site, while protecting the Grade I listed historic fabric of the building. 

Places of worship
Close-up of a carved wooden column with floral motifs, part of an ornate interior, architecture by Nick Cox Architects.
 
Scaffolding inside a historic building with ornate vaulted ceilings, with architecture by Nick Cox Architects.
 

Selected projects 

Alongside water management and decarbonisation investigations, projects have included a full condition survey of the site; accessibility improvements to enable step free access on the visitor route; and re-ordering the Seafarers’ Chapel to provide a welcoming smaller worship space. A major organ refurbishment project was completed in summer 2025. 

Historical stone interior with ornate wall carvings, framed art, and patterned flooring, architecture by Nick Cox Architects.
Interior view of a historic church focusing on an ornate pipe organ with intricate woodwork, stained glass windows, and detailed stone carvings, architecture by Nick Cox Architects
Interior view of a Gothic cathedral with vaulted ceilings, ornate wooden choir stalls, and an altar, architecture by Nick Cox Architects.
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Related projects

Front view of a Gothic cathedral with twin towers, detailed stone carvings, and flying buttresses, with people walking in the foreground, architecture by Nick Cox Architects

Wells Cathedral
Interior of a church with tall, ornate columns, large stained glass windows, checkered flooring, and hanging chandeliers. Architecture by Nick Cox Architects.

Birmingham Cathedral
A historic stone church with a tower and graveyard, set on a grassy hill with a stone wall and leafless trees, architecture by Nick Cox Architects.

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