Andrew Stone is a designer whose work focuses on rural communities and the ways public groups interact with both built and natural environments. He is the founder of Ocra-Projects, a design-build practice based in Clinton, Oklahoma, where art and architecture intersect to explore the tension between natural and artificial elements. His approach reimagines traditional tectonics through intuitive craft, creating innovative diagrams that challenge conventional design methods.
Andrew’s research and creative practice reflect a deep engagement with the histories of voluntary and forced migrations across the region’s extreme landscapes. Using advanced fabrication techniques, he investigates how diverse communities have responded architecturally to these movements, uncovering the cultural nuances that shape Oklahoman identity.
In addition to his academic and professional work, Andrew leads grant-funded initiatives focused on the adaptive reuse of historic buildings. He views these ghosted structures as fertile ground for hybrid expressions of contemporary culture, integrating augmented and virtual reality to reimagine architecture’s role in urban development and storytelling. His projects challenge traditional notions of property and infrastructure, positioning AR and VR as tools for shelter, place-making, and cultural expression rather than commodification. Through this lens, Andrew envisions a more sustainable and narratively rich future for architectural practice.
