About the practice

“One of the most promising, successful new practices in British architecture.” The Times. AOC is a practice of architects and designers based in East London. Established in 2005 we have gained international recognition for our inventive inquiry, participatory practice and characterful designs. We have a distinct reputation for high quality public buildings, cultural institutions, schools and bespoke homes located in sensitive contexts. We are committed to a generous architecture that is particular, participative and valuable. We enjoy working closely with progressive clients to develop new briefs for the contemporary challenges they face. We engage with diverse publics to deliver particular designs in politically and historically sensitive sites. Our completed work includes a diverse range of buildings, as well as exhibitions, public realm, landscapes, interiors, temporary installations and neighbourhood masterplans. The practice has won numerous architectural competitions and awards and has been widely published and exhibited internationally, including the Royal Academy, V&A, Venice Biennale 2008 and British School of Rome. Our work is nourished through research and collaborations with experts, academics and students. The directors teach in London, lecture in Europe and USA and have been the Louis I. Kahn Visiting Professors at Yale. They currently sit on design review panels for Croydon, Greenwich, Hackney, Harrow and Southwark and contribute to contemporary architectural culture through writing and public debate.