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Shaftesbury Theatre: Collaboration With Little Greene Paint

MCD Heritage is proud to be the specialist contractor delivering the ongoing restoration works at one of London’s most celebrated theatrical landmarks, Shaftesbury Theatre.

Grosvenor S&S Charity Football Tournament in support of Catch22

MCD Heritage proudly supported Grosvenor’s S&S Charity Football Tournament in support of Catch22…

Reducing Waste, Supporting Communities: Our Work with Forest Recycling Project

As part of our team’s continued focus on adopting more sustainable working practices, we’re proud to be working with Forest Recycling Project (FPR) in London by donating leftover tins of paint from our busy project pipeline.

Happy birthday MCD Heritage!

Back in 1991, MC Designers was founded by Michael Falzon Snr, who is sadly no longer with us.

The MCD Heritage team raise another wish!

We’re proud to share our latest wish donation to the Rays of Sunshine Children’s Charity. The wish supported 8 year old Sophia, helping to create a truly magical experience for an amazing young girl and her family.

National Painting & Decorating Show

Back in September, members of the team explored new, innovative, and sustainable working practices at the National Painting & Decorating Show at the CBS Arena in Coventry.

More magical wishes granted, thanks to all of the team at MCD Heritage

Our fundraising efforts have helped the Rays of Sunshine Children’s Charity, to bring joy to seriously ill children and their families.

London Delivery Team, volunteering day

How do you like your eggs in the morning, sunny side up or over easy?…

Commercial and Finance Team – Office away day

Members of the Commercial & Finance team from MCD Heritage swapped their computer’s for shotguns and headed to the Southdown Gun Club for a day of fresh air, flying clays, and some very healthy competition!

Preserving the past, helping it live for the future! – Work starts on the Gilbert Gallery, V&A

Work has officially begun at the Gilbert Gallery, Victoria and Albert Museum, London!

MCD Heritage Smashes Fundraising Goal in End-to-End Challenge — But the Journey Isn’t Over Yet

MCD Heritage raises vital funds for Rays of Sunshine, a children’s charity that grants wishes for seriously ill young people across the UK.

CEO and Co-founder, Mike Falzon completes the mammoth TAHOE 200

Completing in an amazing 95 hours, 50 minutes and 18 seconds – supporting the Sussex Snowdrop Trust.

V&A Museum Refurbishment Awarded and Other Gallery Work

MCD Heritage have been busy throughout the summer with the build of the Tate Britain Turner Prize, and will be shortly undertaking more exhibition builds for Tate Britain and the V&A Museum.

MCD Heritage continue to support refurbishments at the V&A Museum

MCD Heritage team can often be found making routine upgrades and refurbishments to the sites we work with.

Dramatic Transformation at Shaftesbury Theatre

We are delighted to be working with Shaftesbury Theatre in transforming itself and making the beautiful Edwardian building fit for the 21st Century.

MCD’s 30th Birthday Party

On the 7th September, the MCD Family got together to commemorate the 30th anniversary of the MCD Group.

MCD 30 Years – Ben’s Story

Our family values remain central to the way we operate, even as we approach our 30th birthday.

Ben Falzon joined MCD earlier this year and jumped straight into the family business. Read his MCD Story…

Helping esteemed Heritage venues get COVID safe 

We’re delighted to be partnering with the Royal Albert Hall in their efforts to open and be COVID safe in the new year.

How Do you Create The M53 Motorway Bridge at Tate Britain?

We are experts when it comes to making art come to life. And they are professional, quick, and adaptable.

Making The Steve McQueen Year 3 “A Portrait Of Hope” Exhibition

We were excited to be given the opportunity to work with Steve McQueen and Tate Britain to make this ambitious installation a reality.

Creating the Exhibition Space for William Blake Exhibition at Tate Britain

The William Blake exhibition at Tate Britain is a huge undertaking, with gallery upon gallery of Blake’s artwork.

Clarence House praises MCD Heritage

We were particularly honoured and proud to receive this letter full of gratitude for our work from The Principal Private Secretary to TRH The Prince of Wales and the Duchess of Cornwall.

Somerset House Nelson Stairs WCs Upgrade by MCD

Somerset House is one of the most stunning pieces of architecture in London.

Installation for Kings College Cambridge

We had an exciting day installing the plinths that we had made for Regina José Galindo’s ‘Monument to the Invisibles’ in the front court of Kings College Cambridge.

As Hockney Exhibition Ends our Work Begins

Tate Britain required competent and skilled contractors to work alongside Tate Britain’s co-curator Chris Stephens to create 16 refurbished galleries to exhibit the David Hockney’s retrospective exhibition.

Cerith Wyn Evans Installation Build – Beautiful, But Challenging

As Tate Britain’s trusted contractor, and having built previous commissions for the Duveen Galleries, we were happy to accept the task of creating Cerith Wyn Evans installation just how he envisaged it.

David Hockney Exhibition Build by MCD Heritage

To create the exhibition space for David Hockney’s work we had to refurbish 16 galleries.

Turner Prize 2016 Construction of Exhibition Space

The Tate Britain have worked previously with MCD Heritage to construct and decorate the exhibition space for the Turner Prize. In 2016, with under two weeks to the opening of the Turner Prize, we began work to transform the area to showcase the Turner Prize 32nd Exhibition.

Use of Colour in Exhibition Spaces

We understand the importance of getting every detail of the gallery setting correct and always follow our brief with extreme accuracy.

Health Safety Considerations When Building Exhibitions

At MCD Construction we have been building and installing exhibition spaces for over 20 years.

Bronstein Build in Tate Britain Duveen Galleries

As Tate Britain prepares for Pablo Bronstein to reveal his exciting large-scale work in the Duveen Galleries.

Tate Britain’s Refurbishments by MCD Heritage

As Tate Britain’s chosen contractor for the Duveen Gallery, we enjoy an on-going relationship with the Tate because of our level of expertise and our ability to work within tight time constraints.