practice profile
At mlde, we pride ourselves on an approach which is carefully considered in all fields of design, and the ability to provide engineering consultancy to suit the specific requirements of a project. This ethos has been built up over many years of experience working with other industry professionals, prioritising a respect for traditional methods while maintaining a sound knowledge of modern materials and construction techniques. The result has been an expertise that forms the foundation of each project below.
The team are encouraged to employ ‘the art of review’, to provide an objective and critical interpretation of the client’s or design team’s wishes. Intrinsically assessing what is beyond the mere surface requirements of the brief creates greater opportunity for expression. The successful use of materials such as rammed earth and structural glass have reinforced our belief that constraints on the use of materials ought to be drawn from sound design and engineering principals as opposed to pure convention.
Every project benefits from a collaborative approach with architects, contractors and specialists to enhance our knowledge base. Clear communication and a commitment to delivering practical engineering solutions that are efficient, economical and buildable take priority.
