Wiltshire · Oxfordshire · Cotswolds
Architecture with purpose
Creative design. Practical expertise. From initial ideas to completed buildings.
Designing buildings for people, businesses and communities
Based in Swindon, OC Architects works with clients across Wiltshire, Oxfordshire and the Cotswolds. We provide commercial, specialist and design-led residential architecture, from feasibility and planning to technical design, procurement and construction-stage services where appointed.
Portfolio / photography
Selected work from the practice
Medical
Commercial
Residential
Community
Heritage
Our work
Architecture shaped by purpose and place
Commercial work is a major part of the practice, with particular strength in adapting existing buildings. We also undertake selected residential, public and historic projects.
Commercial architecture
Making existing buildings work harder
Existing buildings bring constraints, but also opportunities. We help clients explore change of use, refurbishment, reconfiguration and extensions through architectural design and technical judgement.
Our objective is to find a practical response to the commercial brief, planning context and construction realities.
Complete architectural services
From concept to completion
Our work does not have to end at planning permission. We can provide a comprehensive architectural service, including technical design, tendering and contract administration during construction.
Explore & design
Briefing, feasibility, existing-building appraisal and architectural design.
Develop & procure
Planning, technical information, specifications, tendering and procurement.
Administer & deliver
Contract administration and construction-stage architectural services, when appointed.
Knowledge and experience
Substantial advice, not just a gallery
Our existing website contains detailed guidance on planning, design, building contracts, contractors and the construction process. This new website retains access to that knowledge while we migrate and review it.
Online quotation
Existing quotation tool retained while its calculations are validated.
Where we work
Local knowledge. A wider regional practice
Our Swindon office is well placed for projects throughout the surrounding region. We welcome conversations about substantial residential projects, complex alterations and commercial buildings.
Oxfordshire
Oxford, Abingdon, Wantage and Faringdon — homes, alterations and complex design challenges.
Cotswolds & surrounding towns
Cirencester, Tetbury and neighbouring communities — considered design and sensitive adaptation.
Wiltshire & nearby
Marlborough, Swindon, Chippenham and Bradford-on-Avon — residential, commercial and specialist work.
Discuss your architectural project with us
Commercial, residential and specialist architecture — from initial design to technical delivery and construction-stage services.