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Innovative Oxfordshire Architects for Education  Commercial and Residential Projects

20+ years helping schools, businesses, and communities bring projects to life.

  • We specialise in award-winning school design, from SEN to primary and secondary education.

  • Our team has secured over £14 million in CIF funding for academies and MATs, helping schools unlock vital resources for new facilities.

  • We also run student workshops that give young architects the skills and portfolios they need to launch their careers.

  • We deliver commercial projects such as warehouses and workplace facilities on time and to budget, without compromising quality.

  • Alongside this, our cultural work spans theatres, museums, and public spaces, shaping environments that inspire communities.

  • From innovative housing schemes to bespoke individual homes, we bring sustainable design and creative thinking to every project.

  • Our residential work balances modern living with environmental responsibility, delivering homes that stand the test of time.

  • We provide comprehensive building surveys across all sectors- educational, residential, and commercial- giving councils, developers, and clients the clarity they need.

  • Our masterplanning expertise ensures that every site reaches its full potential through thoughtful, future-ready design.

RICS Social Impact Award, Project of the Year, 2020 Winner, Grayling Thomas Architects for Dorothy Goodman School
2019 Procon Winner of the Large Non-Residential Scheme Award
RICS Architectural Social Impact Award Winner 2020
RICS Social Impact Award, Education Project of the Year, 2020 Winner, Grayling Thomas Architects for Dorothy Goodman School
Shortlisted for the RIBA East Midlands Awards 2022

Client Feedback

"Grayling Thomas Architects has been a faultless company to work with and the requirements of the client are always paramount. The team clearly all know each other well and work very effectively together.  SENDAT hope to work with Grayling Thomas again in the future."

- Sue Prickett (CFO)

"Grayling Thomas have been instrumental in creating a bright and attractive learning environment that is both aesthetically pleasing and functional. We have been grateful to all the team for their commitment to working alongside us and listening to our ideas and incorporating them in the build."

- Rachael Hutchinson (Headteacher) 

"Grayling Thomas Architects have designed and delivered a fabulous building which has exceeded all our expectations. Their professional and pragmatic approach has made the process from feasibility to hand over straight-forward and understandable. They had a good working relationship with our main contractor which helped us get the building delivered on time and on budget."

- Liana Blake (Business Manager)

Investing in the Future- Buildings and People

Explore our work supporting school developments and architectural education.

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Oxfordshire​

7 Goddards Lane

The Theatre Chipping Norton

Chipping Norton

OX7 5NP

Cambridgeshire

Sheraton House

Castle Park

Cambridge

CB3 OAX​​​

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