MJP Architects facts for kids

MJP Architects was a British company that designed buildings. It was started in 1972 by Sir Richard MacCormac in London, England. The company was first called MacCormac Jamieson Prichard, but they changed their name to MJP Architects in 2008.

The company was special because its employees owned it. This means the people who worked there also had a say in how the company was run.

Amazing Buildings They Designed

MJP Architects worked on many interesting projects. They designed homes in Milton Keynes and buildings for famous universities like Oxford and Cambridge. They also created a training center for Cable and Wireless in Coventry.

Famous London Projects

You might have seen their work at the Science Museum, London, where they designed the Wellcome Wing. They also designed the Southwark tube station in London, which is part of the Jubilee Line. Another project was Friendship House in London.

Other Notable Works

MJP Architects also designed the Kendrew Quadrangle for St John's College, Oxford. They created the Maggie's Centre in Cheltenham, which is a special place for people affected by cancer. They even designed new staff homes for the British Embassy in Bangkok.

A Book About Their Work

In 2010, a book called "Building Ideas - MJP Architects" was published. This book showed more than 150 of the buildings they designed. It was a way to share all the amazing ideas and projects MJP Architects had worked on over the years.

Awards and Recognition

MJP Architects won several awards for their designs.

RIBA Awards

In 2011, they won two regional awards from the RIBA. These awards were for the Kendrew Quadrangle at St John's College Oxford and the Maggie's Centre in Cheltenham.

Civic Trust Awards

In 2012, MJP Architects received a Civic Trust Award for the Kendrew Quadrangle. They also got a special mention for the Maggie's Centre Cheltenham. These awards show that their buildings were not only well-designed but also good for the community.

The End of MJP Architects

Sadly, MJP Architects closed down in December 2022. The company found it hard to recover after the Covid Pandemic.

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  The Wellcome Wing at the Science Museum, London

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  Dana Centre at the Wellcome Wolfson Building at The Science Museum London

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  Friendship House, Belvedere Place, London SE1

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  South Residences at West Cambridge, University of Cambridge

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  Southwark Underground Station, London SE1