MOCT is a London based architecture and design studio. The studio has completed challenging projects in sensitive locations in London and aboard with private, public and developer clients, including offices, housing, urban design and furniture. The studio has an excellent reputation for delivering projects of outstanding quality, on time, within budget and with efficient project management.
Our working methods rely on a rigorous, analytical, design-led process that is continually informed by our collaborations and the director’s academic research. We engage with projects through careful observation and studies of context, history, social patterns, sustainability and latent potential to recover value though the design of new buildings and the transformation of existing structures. Our desire is to design beautiful, functional and accessible spaces in the belief that constructive social and spatial relationships can be formed between users, architecture and the city.
The studio has at its core work and parallel research in defining and providing designs addressing decay and obsolescence of existing buildings and urban forms. Studies into the life cycle of material systems, buildings, urban forms and their social, physical and economic components inform our understanding of the metabolism of the city. This allows us to reveal latent potential and opportunities for renewal, addition and incorporate flexibility for future transformation.
The studio’s varied experience of working across disciplines and with different motivations: environmental, social, historic, economic and spatial allow us to approach projects in diverse sectors. This also provides the tools to deliver complex buildings, programmes and strategies with a high level of service. Our design team work closely with clients, stakeholders, consultants, contractors, end users and local authorities in open and collaborative relationships. We facilitate regular workshops and creative dialogue with team members in order to develop unique and adaptive design solutions for each project.
Our practice is registered with the Architects Registration Board.
Christopher Thorn (BSc AA DIP ARB RIBA)
Christopher graduated from the Architectural Association in 2007 on the Ellen Gray Scholarship. He worked as an associate at Squire and Partners completing several prominent projects. He is currently leading a undergraduate design studio at Central Saint Martins. Chris has extensive expertise in leading consultant teams and delivering high quality, challenging buildings.
Mo WoonYin Wong (AA DIP ARB RIBA)
Mo graduated from the Architectural Association in 2007 where she was nominated for Honours. She previously practiced at Pierre d’Avoine Architects and IJP Architects. Alongside practice, Mo has taught undergraduate studios at University of East London and she is currently leading a design studio at Central Saint Martins.
Our team - past and present
Kevin Adorni, Eleni Gavrili, Chrysovalantis Matsakas Janetos, Fan Jinming, Alexendra Quick, Francesca Ripamonti, Kamilla Szpakowska, Andrew Yuen