A house with a thatched roof and white exterior walls features a glass-enclosed sunroom with a pale green frame, a white wooden bench, and potted plants in the garden. The sky is blue with scattered clouds, and there is a brick patio with garden beds and a lawn.

MDP Architects is an award-winning architecture studio based in Hertfordshire.

With extensive experience in private residential dwellings, listed buildings, and ecclesiastical interventions, we are a design-led architecture studio working on a wide range of projects and scales across London and the Home Counties.

About Us
Ceiling with decorative molding and crown molding in a room with white paneled walls.

What we do

Regardless of the project scale, we have a wealth of experience in guiding our clients through their projects to achieve high-quality, impactful architecture.

  • Considered design for exceptional homes.

    We specialise in high-quality residential projects where design, materiality and detail are paramount. Our work is defined by a calm, carefully considered approach, creating homes that feel both refined and effortless.

    Whether reworking an existing property or designing a new home, we focus on proportion, light and spatial clarity, ensuring each project is tailored to the way you live.

    We place a strong emphasis on material selection, craftsmanship and buildability. From the composition of spaces to the junctions between materials, every element is carefully resolved to achieve architecture that feels coherent, balanced and enduring.

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  • We have a wealth of experience in the conservation, adaptation, and maintenance of listed buildings, including in-house AABC conservation accreditation.

    Working with listed buildings requires a careful and informed approach. We understand the importance of preserving architectural character while adapting spaces for modern uses for which they may not have been originally intended.

    We have extensive experience navigating the additional constraints that come with listed properties, including working closely with conservation officers and preparing clear, well-justified proposals to support successful applications.

    Our approach balances respect for the original fabric with thoughtful, bespoke interventions—ensuring any changes feel appropriate, considered and enduring.

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  • For over 30 years, we have worked across hundreds of churches and ecclesiastical buildings, where architectural, historical and community considerations are closely intertwined. These projects require a careful and collaborative approach, balancing the preservation of historic fabric with the evolving needs of congregations.

    We understand the importance of respecting the character and significance of these buildings, while enabling thoughtful change that supports accessibility, flexibility and long-term use.

    We work closely with clergy, committees and stakeholders to develop proposals that are both sensitive and practical, ensuring that any interventions sit comfortably within the existing building while enhancing its use for modern worship and community activities.

    Explore our Ecclesiastical projects

Interior of a room with a window, cream curtains, and a padded headboard, showing a bed with white bedspread and a view of neighboring buildings and blue sky outside.
Modern residential building with a combination of stone and glass exterior, large windows, and a sloped roof, set against a partly cloudy sky.
Close-up of a modern wall-mounted cylindrical light fixture with a textured surface, attached to a white wall near an electrical outlet.
Close-up of a modern wooden front door with a metal handle and a security lock, next to a wall with decorative pebble and plaster finish, and a window with glass panels reflecting surrounding greenery.
Open-concept kitchen and living area with large windows, skylights, and wooden cabinets.
A white house with a thatched roof and a glass conservatory attached, surrounded by a garden with potted plants and a paved pathway, under a blue sky with scattered clouds.
Bright, modern kitchen with light gray cabinetry, stainless steel appliances, a large island with white bar stools, and a window overlooking outdoor greenery. Central vase with white flowers on the island.
Modern bathroom with marble tile walls and floors. Features a large window, green vanity with gold handles, wall-mounted toilet, and a walk-in shower with a gold showerhead and glass partition.
A bathroom with a glass-enclosed shower, a freestanding bathtub by a window, and a wall-mounted sink with a round mirror above. The room has beige tiles and walls, a small metal cart with toiletries, and wall-mounted lights.
Interior hallway with wooden doors, stone and brick wall, and a small rectangular window in the door on the right side.

Considering a new project?

We’d love to hear from you if you are looking to get started on a project of your own. Get in touch using the contact details below, or fill out the form on our Contact page, and a member of the team will be back in touch to discuss your project.

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