TSH Architects was formed in 1991 by Graeme Towle, Andrew Spurring and Nick Hardy. Now led by Nick Hardy, Sarah Firth and Toby Martin.

Based in Oxford, we are an RIBA Chartered Practice with a substantial and varied portfolio of projects within Oxford and beyond.  We have an established reputation for creating award winning and innovative design solutions in complex historic and sensitive contexts.

We are committed Members of RIBA 2030 Climate Challenge, with a research led approach to sustainable design, that is embedded within all our projects.

We enjoy being part of a community and are passionate about the City of Oxford and its environs.  We have excellent links with local schools, through our work experience programme and have fostered close links with local Universities by providing tutoring, mentoring & opportunities for site visits.  We also encourage staff to ‘Give something back’ by taking a day off every year to volunteer.

The TSH team work hard, but like to play as well, so every winter the whole office decants to the alps for a long weekend snowboarding and every summer to surf in Devon.

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Photo of TSH team holding their RIBA award
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    Nicholas Hardy
    Director
    BA (Hons.) Dip.Arch ARB RIBA
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    Sarah Firth
    Director
    BA (Hons.) MA PGDip PGCert ARB
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    Toby Martin
    Director
    BArch (Hons.) Dip.Arch PGDipPP ARB RIBA
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    Mark Wittet
    Practice Manager
    MA FCA
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    Steve Baines
    Senior Architect
    BArch (Hons) MArch ARB
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    John Pillar
    Senior Architect
    BA (Hons.) MArch ARB RIBA
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    Sebastiano Giannesini
    Architect
    BA (Hons.) BArch MSC Arch AAM ARB
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    Tim Hayward-Browne
    Architect
    BArch (Hons.) MArch ADPPA ARB
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    Devon Wright
    Architectural Assistant
    BA (Hons.)
    Awards

    2024
    OxProp Fest
    Architect of the Year

    2023
    Oxford Preservation Trust, Certificate
    Benedict Building, St. Helen & St Katharine school, Abingdon

    Oxford Preservation Trust, Letter of Commendation
    The Mitre & Turl St. Accommodation, Lincoln College, Oxford

    Oxford Preservation Trust, Letter of Commendation
    Dutch Barn Offices, Private Client, Farmoor

    2022
    RIBA South Award
    Christie Centre & Olivier Hall, St. Edward’s School, Oxford

    Brick Awards, Shortlisted in ‘Education’ Category
    Christie Centre & Olivier Hall, St. Edward’s School, Oxford

    2021
    Oxford Preservation Trust, Award
    Christie Centre & Olivier Hall, St. Edward’s School, Oxford

    RIBA West Midlands Award, Shortlisted
    Dayhouses, Rugby School, Rugby

    Building Magazine, Shortlisted in ‘Project of the Year’ Category
    Christie Centre & Olivier Hall, St. Edward’s School, Oxford

    2018
    Oxford Preservation Trust, Certificate
    Sixth Form Centre, d’Overbroeck’s, Oxford

    2014
    Civic Trust Awards, West Midlands Regional Finalist
    St. Benedict’s Sixth Form Centre, St. Benedicts Catholic High School, Alcester

    Clients

    We value our ability to build long term client relationships.  Our client list includes:

    • 376 Developments
    • Blenheim Estate
    • Burford School
    • Charterhouse
    • Deanfield Homes
    • Dragon School
    • d’Overbroeck’s
    • Female Sports Group Ltd
    • Hertford College, Oxford
    • Hogrefe Publishing
    • Home Farm Trust
    • Lincoln College, Oxford
    • Linfield Limited
    • LiveInOxford Limited
    • Keble Homes
    • Nord Anglia
    • Oxford City Council
    • Oxfordshire County Council
    • Oxfordshire Community Land Trust
    • Repton School
    • Royal Latin School
    • Rugby school
    • River Learning Trust
    • Savills
    • Soha Housing
    • St Anne’s College, Oxford
    • St. John’s College, Oxford
    • St. Edwards School
    • St. Helen & St. Katharine school
    • St. Hilda’s College, Oxford
    • SunCap Property Group
    • Vanderbilt Strategic