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MP DESIGN GROUP’S LASTING MARK ON SOUTH MISSISSIPPI
In the heart of Biloxi, a team of architects, engineers, and surveyors is reshaping the Gulf Coast, one project at a time. MP Design Group, headquartered on Howard Avenue in downtown Biloxi, has emerged as a driving force behind some of South Mississippi’s most recognizable and community-focused projects.
Founded in 2005, the firm was built on a simple but powerful mission: to deliver innovative, efficient, and meaningful designs that serve people first. What began as a small, ambitious team has grown into one of the Magnolia State’s most respected multidisciplinary design firms, offering comprehensive services in architecture, civil engineering, mechanical, electrical, structural, interior design, and surveying with a team of about 50 all under one roof.
MP Design Group is about more than just blueprints and building materials. Their collective teamwork reflects a commitment to creating spaces that enrich communities and stand the test of time, earning them a reputation for executing complex, high-profile projects with precision and efficiency. And their summer internship programs attract emerging talent from across the Southeast, building the next generation of design leaders.
“Each MP Design Group team member embraces every project
as a reflection of a client’s vision and dream, bringing relentless passion, teamwork, and an uncompromising standard of excellence to every detail,” Principal Brad Patano said. “I am grateful for each of them and for each client who gives us the opportunity to be part of their process.”
The firm’s portfolio features a broad range of projects that shape daily life along the Gulf Coast. From the Biloxi Performing Arts Center, a cultural cornerstone designed to enhance education and the arts, to public infrastructure projects that support safety and growth, their work can be seen across South Mississippi.
Signature projects include the D’Iberville Police Department headquarters, the Locker Room VIP Lounge at the Mississippi Coast Coliseum and Convention Center, the popular Murky Waters restaurant in downtown Ocean Springs, and critical upgrades to fire stations, schools, and municipal buildings throughout the Coast.
Other notable achievements include advanced facility designs for Ingalls Shipbuilding, maritime exploration and technology company
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Ocean
Aero,
educational
projects, and a wide
range of civic developments
that support local governments and economic growth across the Coast.
Beyond their technical expertise, MP Design Group
sets itself apart with a people-first philosophy that has earned statewide recognition. The firm has been named one of Mississippi’s Best Places to Work, a reflection of its collaborative environment, commitment to professional development, and strong sense of community. At the
heart of the company’s culture is dedicated to keeping employees informed, inspired, and invested. Every quarter, the entire team steps away from the daily grind for off-site huddles, an energizing mix of company updates, cultural
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story by Cherie Ward photos courtesy of
MP Design Group