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OGU ARCHITECTS is an Architecture Practice based in Belfast run by Chris Upson and Dr Rachel O'Grady. OGU is a dynamic and innovative practice led by directors Chris Upson and Dr Rachel O’Grady. The majority of the practice’s recent projects are for local authorities, public bodies, business, charity and community groups working on public spaces, public buildings and strategic urban design. OGU work at various scales from small, temporary interventions to much larger scale urban strategic work. Most recently, OGU have become known for their temporary projects testing the first moves in adjustments to the public realm in NI. These include the Ormeau Parklet, Adelaide Street Project, Derry Bishop Street Parklets and the recent interventions at 2 Royal Avenue Belfast. Working collaboratively with local makers and manufacturers, the practice treat each project as urban research. Both directors teach architecture at Queen’s University Belfast where Rachel has led a design studio focusing on temporary construction since 2019. The Adelaide Street Project in Belfast city centre was recently the winner of the Architects Journal Small Projects Award 2023 and was shortlisted for the prestigious RIBA McEwen Awards and the Pineapple Placemaking Awards. The Built East Pavilion at CS Lewis Square previously won the TRADA Wood Award for best Small Project in the UK.
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OGU Architects is a creative design practice based in Belfast and was established in October 2014. Run by Chris Upson and Rachel O'Grady, the practice approaches each project with imagination and attention to detail. With their combined expertise in educational and public projects, OGU Architects prioritizes age-friendly and family-friendly spaces that are hard-working, flexible, and future-proof.
Chris and Rachel have garnered valuable experience working for prestigious architecture practices in London and currently teach architecture at Queen's University Belfast. Chris has been involved in designing nurseries, schools, public spaces, and urban design projects, while Rachel's background includes participatory heritage projects and research on improving sound in urban environments. OGU Architects takes pride in being attentive, thorough, and interested in meeting the unique requirements of each client.
Whether it's community and public buildings, placemaking and landscape, urban design, strategy and research, or teaching, OGU Architects brings a unique and informed approach to their work. Contact OGU Architects through email at enquiries@oguarchitects. com or by phone at 02896 207390
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Public Company
Year founded
2014
Company size
2-10 employees
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