OAOA Architecture Associates

Name

OAOA Architecture Associates

Legal name

OAOA Architecture Associates

Website

https://oaoa.co

Company type

Private

Founded year

2012

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Architectural Design Services

NAICS

Architectural Services (541310), Architectural Services (54131), Interior Design Services (54141), Interior Design Services (541410), Landscape Architectural Services (54132), Landscape Architectural Services (541320)

akta.pro primary industry

Landscape Architecture & Site Design (BPAHAKAC)

Keywords

• Architectural design services
• Master planning services
• Interior design services
• Landscape architecture services
• Multidisciplinary design practice

Headquarters

HQ city

London

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Architecture and Design Services: Professional fees for masterplanning, architectural design, interior design, and landscape design services. Revenue is generated through project-based commissions for residential, commercial, and mixed-use developments.
2. Site Supervision Services: Construction site supervision and consultancy services, as demonstrated by OAOA's role as Lead Consultant for site supervision of the Golf Residences Project at Ayla Oasis.

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels9 records

Core offering

OAOA Architecture Associates is a London-based multidisciplinary design practice that delivers integrated masterplanning, architecture, interior design, and landscape architecture services for residential, commercial, mixed-use, and hospitality projects. The firm works across all project scales—from large urban masterplans covering hundreds of thousands of square meters to intimate private residences—for real estate developers, corporate clients, and high-net-worth individuals primarily in the Middle East and the UK.

Product overview

OAOA Architecture Associates is an award-winning London-based multidisciplinary design practice offering a unified portfolio of integrated services spanning masterplanning, architecture, interior design, and landscape architecture. The practice operates across all project scales—from large urban masterplans to intimate residential interiors—serving clients primarily in the Middle East (Jordan, UAE, Bahrain, Saudi Arabia) and the UK. Their service offering is organized as a single integrated practice model rather than separate product lines, with projects typically combining multiple disciplines (e.g., a residential project includes architecture, interior, and landscape design). Notable project types include the Ayla Golf Residences Masterplan (44 buildings, 90,000 sqm), The Lagoons Dubai (750,000 sqm mixed-use), Peninsula Islands Villas (77 villas), and various commercial towers.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Masterplanning Services Large-scale urban planning and masterplanning services for residential, mixed-use, and community developments, creating comprehensive design frameworks from city scale to intimate experiences. Notable examples include the Ayla Golf Residences Masterplan (90,000 sqm, 50 buildings), The Lagoons (750,000 sqm, 3,500 residential units), Rehaan Valley, and the 4.3 million sqm Ayla Oasis master development.
• Architecture Services Architectural design services spanning residential buildings, commercial towers, hospitality, and cultural facilities, from concept through construction documentation. Examples include Big Box office tower (Bahrain, 74m), FEMCO Headquarters (Saudi Arabia, 12 storey), Stacked (Amman), Mashrabiya House, and Shear Wall House.
• Interior Design Services Interior design services for residential units, commercial spaces, offices, and hospitality venues, including space planning, material selection, and FF&E specification. Examples include the Jeddo Road office (OAOA's own self-designed HQ), Saint 9 Coffee (38 sqm coffee shop in Southwark, London), and private residences.
• Landscape Design Services

Quantifiable outcome

• 3.2 Megawatts of sustainable energy produced daily at Ayla via solar photovoltaic cells
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers6 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

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API docs

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

19 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• EngiconcoreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerInfrastructure engineering consultant for Ayla Golf Residences project. Provided engineering supervision services alongside OAOA's site supervision team.
• ASAS Engineering BureaucoreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerEngineering consultant for Crescent project at Ayla Golf Residences.
• Ur GardencoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSoftscape designer for Ayla Golf Residences Masterplan, providing landscape design services.
• RelightminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerLighting designer for Ayla Golf Residences Masterplan.
• MEDAcoreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerServices engineer for Crescent project.
• IKA Ismail Khonji Associates Consulting EngineerscoreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerLocal architect for Big Box project in Bahrain.
• GEMAC General Engineering & Management ConsultantscoreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerElectrical engineer for Big Box project.
• DG Jones and PartnerscoreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerQuantity surveyor for Big Box project.
• Daoud Jabaji, Ph.D. Structural Engineers & Construction ManagerscoreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerStructural engineer for Big Box project in Bahrain.
• Daoud Jabaji Structural Engineers & Construction ManagerscoreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerStructural engineers for Al-Riwaq Island project.
• Seville Engineering ConsultantscoreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerMEP engineer for Al-Riwaq Island project.
• SBS Engineering GroupcoreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerMultidisciplinary design consultant for The Lagoons project in Dubai.
• Transsolar Energie Technik GmBHcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSustainability engineer for The Lagoons project, providing environmental and energy efficiency expertise.
• Odeh Design BureaucoreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerEngineering consultant for Stacked project in Amman, Jordan.
• EMCCcoreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerMechanical engineering consultant for Stacked project.
• Universal Consultancy ServicescoreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerConsultancy services for L Cantilever House project.
• Los ParadoscoreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerCivil and structural engineering for L Cantilever House project.
• SevillecoreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerEngineering consultant for Peninsula Islands Villas Phase 1 project.
• Transsolar Energie Technik GmBHcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSustainability engineering for Rehaan Valley masterplan focusing on climate-responsive design.

Scale indicators10 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Aedas: Global architecture practice with deep Middle East and Asia presence and comparable scale of masterplanning commissions. Directly competes with OAOA for large mixed-use and residential masterplans in the Gulf.
• Killa Design: Dubai-based architecture studio known for iconic Gulf projects (e.g., Burj Khalifa, Museum of the Future). Directly competes with OAOA in the high-end Middle East masterplanning and architecture segment.
• ACME: London-based multidisciplinary architecture practice of similar size and aesthetic orientation. Co-founder Deena Fakhro was previously a Project Director at ACME, making it a closely comparable peer in scale, design philosophy, and London base.
• Dewan Architects + Engineers: Middle East-headquartered multidisciplinary architecture and engineering firm delivering large-scale residential, commercial, and masterplanning projects. Directly competes with OAOA for Gulf real estate developer commissions.
• WATG: Global architecture and design firm with strong hospitality and large-scale masterplanning presence in the Middle East. Comparable to OAOA in servicing luxury residential and resort developers in the Gulf.
• Benoy: UK-based international architecture, masterplanning, and interior design practice with significant Middle East and Asia project portfolios. Comparable in size, service mix, and client segments to OAOA.
• Allies and Morrison: London-based architecture and urban design practice known for high-quality residential and masterplanning work. Comparable in scale, London base, and design-led positioning to OAOA's UK practice.

Broad incumbents

• Foster + Partners: Global architecture giant and a frequent competitor for landmark Gulf commissions. Co-founder Omar Al Omari was previously an Associate Partner here, and the firm represents the upper-bound benchmark for the type of work OAOA aspires to.
• Zaha Hadid Architects: Global architecture firm with a significant portfolio of iconic Middle East projects. Operates at a larger scale than OAOA but competes for the same premium Gulf masterplanning and cultural commissions.
• BIG (Bjarke Ingels Group): Global architecture and design practice with a growing portfolio of Middle East projects. Operates at a larger scale and competes with OAOA on high-profile Gulf masterplans and residential schemes.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles4 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

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