OCA have received recognition for their highly crafted approach to design developed through a close dialogue with clients and collaborators, and were recently awarded the title of Scottish Architectural Practice of the year 2020.
From a starting point designing furniture such as Bed Box, the studio has expanded its expertise into various building types and now works with large scale clients including Scottish Canals, housing associations and various community and arts organisations, but still approaches each project as an opportunity to explore new themes regardless of scale. A strong team ethic, methodical approach to design and sense of enjoyment are central to the studio’s exceptional track record.
From our base in the centre of Edinburgh’s old town, close to the university, the team have developed a network of international links with other individuals and practices with whom we regularly collaborate.
OCA Studio signed up to declare our commitment responding the climate and biodiversity emergency at Architects Declare. We are working to mitigate the climate breakdown, as well as to collaborate with our clients on a path to a net zero carbon future.
OCA Studio is an employee owned RIBA Chartered Practice with both RIAS Sustainable Architecture and Passivhaus accredited professionals in its team.
Our Team
In Memoriam
Awards
RIAS Andrew Doolan Best Building in Scotland Shortlist 2021 | RIBA National Award 2021 | RIAS Regional Award 2021 | Scottish Design Awards 2020, Architectural Practice of the Year | Scottish Design Awards 2020 Regeneration Project Winner | Scottish Design Awards 2020 Low Cost Project Winner | Edinburgh Architectural Awards 2020 Ambassador Award | Edinburgh Architectural Association Awards 2020 Small Project Award Commendation | Civic Trust Award Nomination 2019 | Scottish Design Awards 2015 Best Apartment Building nomination, 2013 | Chairman’s Award and Residential Award (with Chambers McMillan) | & Commendation Scottish Homes Awards 2012 | Category Winner and Category Highly Commended AJ Small Projects Award 2012 | Shortlisted RIBA Award | Shortlisted 2011, RIBA Award | Shortlisted, 2009, Wood Awards | Small Project Award Winner, 2009, Architects Journal | Small Projects Award, Shortlisted, 2009, RIAS Andrew Doolan Best Building in Scotland | Shortlisted, 2008, RIBA Award | Winner, 2008, RIBA Award | Shortlisted, 2006, Best Affordable Housing Project | Winner, SDA, 2006, Young Architect of the Year | Gillian Hanley | Winner, SDA, 2006, Royal Scottish Academy | Latimer Award 2004, Saltire Housing Award | Commendation 2003, 2008, 2009, Best Domestic Project | Commendation, SDA, 2003, Edinburgh Architectural Association | Discretionary Award, 2002, Young Architect of the Year : Oliver Chapman | Commendations, SDA, 2000, 2003, 2005 Architects Journal | Small Projects Award, shortlisted, 2004, Arts and Business award | Nomination - Mentoring, 2004, Best New Visual Arts Venue | Scotsman Newspaper ‘doggerfisher’ gallery awarded, 2001.
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