Morrison Design are proud to unveil the transformation of Riverside Chambers into a new registry office for Derby.
Morrison Design undertook architectural and Principal Designer (BRPD) services to reimagine the ground floor offices into a new registry office. The refurbishment includes large and small ceremony rooms with associated public facilities and improved accessibility.
Located in Derby city centre, the Grade II listed building has a rich history, having once served as a magistrate’s court, police station and offices.
Morrison Design’s conservation and technical response to the brief was to delicately modernise the existing building to meet current building regulations with a sympathetic approach to retain all remaining original historic features.
This project also carries a special connection for Morrison Design. Our founder, Sam Morrison, worked on the original Riverside Chambers building, which opened in 1934, whilst working alongside architect Charles Herbert Aslin – who later became President of the Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA) in 1954.
“We are extremely proud to have worked and contributed on revitalising a new lease of life into Riverside Chamber’s, a well-known and recognised public building within the heart of the city. It was important for us to respect the building’s heritage whilst creating a welcoming and accessible space for the community to celebrate one of life’s more momentous occasions.”
Michael Clarke, Senior Architect at Morrison Design
Morrison Design collaborated with Pinfold Projects Ltd (Contractor), Planning Design (Planning Consultants) and Derby City Council (Main Client).