Jessop + Cook Architects

About Jessop + Cook Architects

Jessop & Cook Architects was established in 1974 by Graham Jessop and John Cook, founded on a commitment to social and environmental responsibility. For over 50 years, we have worked at the heart of our community, driven by a belief in the power of design to create positive change across our city and region. We have built a reputation for quality, attention to detail, and an empathetic, collaborative approach; working across education, STEM, housing, community, commercial and heritage sectors for clients ranging from local authorities and housing associations to charities, businesses and colleges. Our work has been recognised through a number of awards and nominations, including a RIBA Award for Best Educational Building in the South East, Architects’ Journal Small Projects shortlisting, Civic Design Awards, and commendations from Oxford Preservation Trust. We deliver projects of all scales, from small interventions to large developments, offering tailored services including: Full project delivery from concept to completion Feasibility studies and masterplanning Architectural and heritage consultancy Planning strategy and stakeholder engagement Building regulations and technical design Principal Designer services We specialise in complex projects which combine thoughtful design and technical expertise with strong stakeholder coordination. Our aim is to turn challenging briefs and into successful, lasting and beautiful architecture.