Tom co-founded AOC in 2005 and leads a range of public projects with particular expertise in Heritage and Retrofit; Education, Libraries & Archives, Workplace and Community cultural centres. He studied at the University of Nottingham and the Royal College of Art. He has lectured and taught internationally, including the Architectural Association, and was the Louis I. Kahn Visiting Professor at Yale University. Tom leads an MArch design studio and post graduate history & theory modules at Kingston University, where he has completed a PhD by practice. He is a RIBA Client Advisor and a member of the Southwark and Hounslow Design Review Panels.

Gill joined AOC in 2008 and has been responsible for designing and delivering a range of cultural institutions, exhibitions and homes. She studied architecture at the Hull School of Architecture and the University of Westminster. For her final thesis project she won the RIBA Silver Medal, the SOM Travel Award and the Sergeant Prize for Drawing. She leads an MArch design studio at University of Westminster and is a member of the RIBA validation panel.

Geoff co-founded AOC in 2005 and leads a variety of public and private projects with particular experience working on cultural institutions, performing arts, social infrastructure and placemaking. He studied at University of Nottingham and the Royal College of Art. He has lectured and taught internationally, including London Metropolitan University from 2006–16, was the Louis I. Kahn Visiting Professor at Yale University and leads an MArch design studio at University of Westminster. He is chair of the Thames Valley Design Review Panel, has been a member of various Design Review Panels in London and south England, has served on competition juries and publishes articles on architecture and design.

Nick joined AOC in 2021, bringing over 12 years of professional experience delivering critically acclaimed housing and community projects from inception to completion. Prior to AOC, he was at Mae and RH Partnership. Nick initially studied Engineering Design & Innovation at Sheffield Hallam University before arriving at London Metropolitan University to study architecture where he achieved all three parts with distinction.

Hannah joined AOC in 2016 and has worked with cultural and educational institutions throughout the UK. She is currently leading the team redeveloping The National Archives at Kew and delivering a new museum open store for the National Railway Museum, County Durham. Prior to joining AOC she worked on York Royal Theatre with DMR. Hannah studied at Cardiff University and London Metropolitan University.

Bryony joined AOC in 2016 and has delivered a range of projects that meet contemporary needs in historically sensitive sites. She was project architect for the Crafts Council Gallery and Hampstead Studio House and is currently leading the team for Stonehenge learning centre for English Heritage in a World Heritage Site and the transformation of Lloyds Register of Shipping’s Grade II* headquarters to provide a gallery, archive and workspace. She also has particular experience designing for dementia care.

Jay joined AOC in 2016 and has delivered a diverse range of public projects. He was project architect for the School Green Centre, a cultural and community centre in Shinfield, Berkshire, and is currently leading the team for the redevelopment of the National Science and Media Museum, Bradford. Jay studied at Kingston University where he achieved distinction at Masters level.

Mitra is responsible for the management of the practice, including finances, HR, policy and the studio. Her background combines the management of design offices with financial expertise and an understanding of all aspects of design, with a Foundation in Interior Design at University of West London. She joined AOC as Practice Manager following 10 years experience working in design, fashion and the creative industries.