No matter what sector they are working in, however, MCR has always focused on projects that interest them – projects “where we think we can contribute,” according to Debbie, “where we think we can do something fantastic or important.” Those projects can range greatly in value, anywhere from $1 million to $200 million and anywhere in between. “If the project is interesting, if it’s special, then we’ll look at it,” Debbie says. “If it’s going to contribute to the community, or contribute to the culture of architecture, or contribute to the social fabric, then we’re happy to be a part of it.” The clients with those projects, Debbie believes, choose MCR “because they know we can do it.” “Our reputation precedes us these days. We’ve done all sorts of different projects over our history. I think people know we can handle anything they can throw at us. They know we can get it done. We’ve proven that.” “We’ve never had a bad project in our office,” she adds. “We have such a high degree of professionalism here. We have a structure that ensures that projects get done, and they get done well.” Moving forward, Debbie says MCR’s goal is to maintain that professionalism and continue delivering the kind of highimpact projects the firm has become known for. “We want to continue being the firm that we are,” she says. “We want to continue making every project the best it can possibly be.” “One time we were given a job in the middle of the railway, and it was meant to just be a shed for the workers – but we turned it into something beautiful,” she says “We thought that ‘Well, people are going to see it from the platform and from the road. It’s going to be a public building. It still needs to be good.’” “That’s what we do,” she concludes. “We optimize our projects, and we try to give a bit of joy and hope to our projects. We think that’s something that’s a bit lacking at the moment. We’ve come through some pretty grim times the last couple years. We want to design builders that offer hope for the future.” JULY 2022
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