Toby O'Connor

Toby has extensive experience in architectural and urban design roles in London. He worked with Sean Stephen Ltd where his work spanned all stages from brief-writing through construction. He is a founding member of Okra Studio CIC, a multi-disciplinary collective based on the Old Kent Road specialising in architecture, urban research and educational outreach.

He also worked with the Old Bermondsey Neighbourhood Forum and the Southwark Planning Network on the Old Kent Road. In these roles he has developed expertise in community engagement and collaborative placemaking processes. Toby is also an undergraduate studio tutor at the Bartlett School of Architecture.

Dartford Borough Council

Toby joined Dartford Borough Council as a Senior Urban Designer to enhance the council’s in-house design capabilities, focusing on masterplanning around four key stations along the AW2E corridor. His responsibilities included producing capacity studies for strategic sites and fostering a robust design culture within the Placemaking Team. Toby played a pivotal role in strengthening the council’s proactive approach and its capacity to deliver projects internally.