MEB Design Ltd Chartered Architects

06/10/2026

Today, MEB Design’s Charles Darby and Maggie Forrester are attending the Association of Provincial Bursars Conference at High Leigh, sharing our experience and supporting religious communities in bringing their architectural ambitions to life.

05/10/2026

Great to see progress on site at Holy Trinity Redhill, thanks to and team

30/09/2026

We submitted the Baytus Salaam Mosque extension for planning this month. The scheme looks to extend the facilities by an additional floor to improve existing provision and capacity to hold congregational prayer and community services for the locals in Hemel Hempstead.

30/09/2026

Pleased to announce that we've obtain planning approval for a 9 flat residential new build in Caterham. Thanks to all who assisted in the approval process. Look forward to developing this build with our client and build team in the coming months ahead.

16/09/2026

On Sunday our colleague Stephen Moore rode from London to Brighton to raise money for Demelza Charity , the children's hospice. It would be great if you could help him raise more by clicking: justgiving.com/page/SteveMooreL2B4Demelza

16/09/2026

Another day another project on site with . We're pleased that the works to the Putney Methodist Church have now commenced starting with an entrance ramp.

11/09/2026

Partitions are going up at our scheme in Cambridge. We look forward to seeing the progress of the fitout over the coming months!

25/08/2026

You can now find MEB Design's Community and Performing Arts Brochures on our website. We work across sectors with the community at the heart of all we do. Visit our website and download brochures for more information. Get in touch to see how we can collaborate with you to bring your vision to life.

https://mebdesign.co.uk/brochures/

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20/08/2026

Back in the Spring MEB Design's Associate Maggie Forrester and Apprentice Abu Hussain ran a workshop at Cherwell School, Oxford's 'World of Work' Day 2026. You can now see a selection of the excellent work the students produced on our website.

https://mebdesign.co.uk/world-of-work-day-2026-at-cherwell-school/

In March 2026, MEB Design Chartered Architects joined Cherwell School’s Year 12 ‘World of Work’ Day for a second consecutive year. The event connects students with employers from across the region, providing them with the chance to explore various career paths. It also offers hands-on experien...

19/08/2026

The The Guardian article by about the approach to restoration works of the showcases the reality of architecture and design legacy of valued architects, decades after their passing. For admirers of the “12-year saga of destruction, rebuilding and yet more destruction” is heartbreaking. The astronomical cost for rebuilding by conserving Mackintosh’s original vision and design aesthetic is mind blowing, yet not altogether surprising.

The fact that the speed and extent of damage caused by the fires on two occasions highlights the importance of specifying products with fire resisting properties and incorporating fire safety measures to protect buildings even for heritage projects. Buildings are real-life case studies for both students and practitioners of architecture alike; the legacy of art and design passed on to future generations to learn from the past. If this is to remain true, the conservation and restoration of such buildings should also be well considered.

This process can be used to teach future generations how to futureproof architecture; to adapt and evolve over time whilst staying true to the original vision and design intent. What are your thoughts on this?

https://www.theguardian.com/artanddesign/2026/jul/24/mackintosh-building-fire-restoration-glasgow-school-of-art-scotland

Stratospheric costs could prevent the fire-damaged landmark from returning to its former glory. Now, unless a wealthy patron is found, the building seems destined for ‘soulless’ facade retention or ‘curated decay’