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Designing for people, place and purpose
We are a practice rooted in place, driven by design, and united by a belief that architecture should enhance everyday life - intelligently, responsibly, and beautifully.
Rooted in place and driven by design
OA create spaces that enhance everyday life - intelligently, responsibly and beautifully. Building on more than 60 years of practice - while looking firmly to the future, we work from Oxford, Bristol and Cambridge across all sectors and scales to shape contemporary, sustainable buildings that respond with care to context, brief and budget.
Testimonials
OA delivered a pragmatic solution to replace over 8,000m² of RAAC roof structure across our Grade I listed campus. Their leadership through planning, listed building consent and construction has been exemplary, guiding a complex heritage project with skill, care and outstanding technical competence.
Byron W Byrne
St Catherine's College
Summer Fields School has worked with OA for over 30 years on the design and delivery of a wide range of projects, from sports and teaching spaces to new accommodation and a library. We particularly value OA’s collaborative, can-do approach and the expertise the team brings to every commission.
James Kirk
Summer Fields School
OA provided a client-focused approach, applying their extensive experience with historic buildings to guide the project. They offered innovative design options that extended the asset life while remaining mindful of tight budgets, and consistently provided clear, prompt communication.
Jade Kantauskas
Spaghetti Bridge Ltd
I have worked with OA on many projects over many years, ranging from specialist clean rooms, laboratories, works to listed buildings and new build student accommodation. OA provide a proactive, professional and reliable service.
Neil Hyatt
Estates Services, University of Oxford
OA provided outstanding design and project management for St Patrick’s, bringing clarity, creativity and meticulous attention to detail. Their imagination and diligence have resulted in a truly beautiful environment, one that consistently inspires a sense of delight among those who experience it.
Reverend Gregory Grant
St Patrick's Church
