Business Details
31 Years
experience
Expert Structural Engineering & Architectural Design London
Established in 1995, our practice was founded on the principle of building long-term partnerships with imaginative clients, enthusiastic design teams, and collaborative constructors. We bring together diverse academic and professional backgrounds to contribute from the earliest design stages, creating integrated, elegant, and economic built work uniquely adapted to client briefs. Over 27 years, we have grown while maintaining our collaborative ethos, with directors actively involved in projects and an open office culture fostering idea exchange.Our portfolio spans conventional to structurally adventurous projects, including new buildings, refurbishments, basements, bespoke housing, and developments across education, commercial, leisure, residential, and retail sectors. We specialise in high-design-input projects and innovative material applications, particularly structural glass, working directly with specialist contractors to develop cutting-edge solutions.
Services
Structural Engineering
Basements
Commercial Glass
Public Buildings
Residential Developments
Details
- Year established: 1995
Highlights and features
- We offer 27 years of experience in architectural and structural design.
- Our collaborative approach ensures client needs are central to every project.
- Specialists in structural glass and innovative material applications.
- Directors actively manage projects with hands-on expertise.
- Proven track record in diverse sectors from residential to commercial developments.
Associations and certifications
- Institution of Civil Engineers
- Institution of Structural Engineers
Services
Structural Engineering
We provide comprehensive structural engineering services for new constructions and refurbishments. Our expertise includes high-design-input projects and innovative material applications. With directors actively managing projects, we deliver solutions tailored to client-specific needs across diverse sectors.
Structural Glass
Specialist structural glass applications form a key part of our portfolio. We collaborate directly with glazing contractors to develop state-of-the-art solutions for challenging design briefs. Our work includes bespoke elements like picture hanging systems for prestigious institutions.
Residential Developments
Our residential expertise spans bespoke housing and large-scale developments. We combine technical precision with creative design to create functional, aesthetically pleasing living spaces that meet modern construction standards and client expectations.
Public Buildings
We design and deliver public buildings with a focus on structural integrity and architectural excellence. Our portfolio includes educational facilities, leisure centres, and cultural institutions that serve community needs while maintaining design innovation.
Basement Conversions
Specialising in basement design and conversions, we maximise usable space while addressing structural challenges. Our solutions incorporate modern engineering techniques to create functional, safe, and well-integrated subterranean environments for residential and commercial properties.
People
Michael Baigent
Director
Graduated from Cambridge University in 1979. With extensive experience across large-scale projects like Meadowhall Shopping Centre and specialist structural glass works, he manages major projects with construction budgets up to 160M.
Orla Kelly
Director
Qualified engineer with University College Dublin background. Former RIBA award-winning building engineer, combining consultancy work with teaching roles at architectural institutions. Manages medium and small-scale projects with detailed design expertise.
Questions
What architectural services does mbok offer?
We provide structural engineering, design for new buildings, refurbishments, basements, residential developments, and specialist structural glass applications.
How long has mbok been in operation?
The practice has been operating since its founding in 1995, with over 27 years of architectural and engineering experience.
What makes mbok's approach unique?
Our collaborative ethos combines directors' hands-on involvement with cross-disciplinary idea exchange, ensuring client-centric solutions from initial design stages.
Do you handle both large and small projects?
Yes, our portfolio spans from large-scale developments with £160M budgets to intricate structural glass works and small bespoke projects.
What specialist materials do you work with?
We specialise in structural glass applications, developing innovative solutions through direct collaboration with specialist glazing contractors.
