[2][1] He attended Oundle School and later joined the Architectural Association (AA) in 1936 upon recommendation from his uncle, Henry Medd, and guidance from designer Gordon Russell.
[3][2] At the Architectural Association, he met Mary Crowley, and both had the opportunity to work under architects such Berthold Lubetkin and Ernö Goldfinger.
[3] Along with education officer John Newsom, they explored innovative design philosophies to adapt to the teaching advancements of the time.
[3] Medd further contributed to the Ministry of Education's prefabrication initiative, working along with Hills of West Bromwich to develop a modular primary school design based on an 8ft 3in grid.
[3][1] The Eveline Lowe school in London, co-designed with John Kay in 1964-6, reflected Medd's preference for segmented spaces, prioritizing natural light and ventilation.