MJP Architects facts for kids

MJP Architects was a British company that designed buildings. It was started in 1972 by Sir Richard MacCormac. Their main office was in Spitalfields, London. The company first had a longer name, MacCormac Jamieson Prichard. They changed it to MJP Architects in 2008.

Since 2007, the people who worked at MJP Architects also owned the company. This means the employees had a say in how the company was run.

MJP Architects designed many different types of buildings. They worked on homes, university buildings, and even a training center. They also designed parts of famous places like the Science Museum, London.

Cool Buildings They Designed

MJP Architects worked on many interesting projects. They designed buildings for universities like Oxford University and Cambridge University. They also created the Wellcome Wing at the Science Museum, London. This part of the museum is very popular.

Another big project was the Southwark tube station in London. This station is part of the Jubilee Line Extension. They also worked on the Kendrew Quadrangle for St John's College, Oxford. This is a special area at the university.

Helping People with Maggie's Centre

MJP Architects also designed the Maggie's Centre in Cheltenham. Maggie's Centres are places that help people with cancer. They provide support and a calm environment. This project shows how architecture can help people.

International Work

The company also worked on projects outside the UK. For example, they designed new staff homes for the British Embassy in Bangkok, Thailand. They also helped plan how universities would grow. This included plans for Cambridge, Warwick, Birmingham, and UCL.

Awards and Recognition

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

In 2012, they won a Civic Trust Award for the Kendrew Quadrangle. They also received a special mention for the Maggie's Centre. These awards show that their buildings were well-designed and good for the community.

A Book About Their Work

In 2010, a book was published about MJP Architects. It was called "Building Ideas - MJP Architects." The book showed more than 150 of their projects. It also included essays by the company's founder, Richard MacCormac. The book helped people learn more about their designs and ideas.

The End of MJP Architects

Sadly, MJP Architects closed down in December 2022. The company found it hard to recover after the Covid Pandemic. Even though they closed, their buildings still stand as a reminder of their work.

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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