About Us

A team of visionaries creating & delivering mind-blowing spaces

What does this mean for you in real terms?

We’re a team with uber creative architects who go over and above to design brilliant spaces. Our Project Managers are the whizzes who make those designs a reality. We love what we do and our team are proud to only ever deliver the best client experience.

Our Values


We’re creative

We believe creativity is in us all. From that first spark of an idea for creative space planning, through to problem-solving our way through any challenges that come our way.


We’re honest

Honesty and transparency in all we do is just how we like to work. No confusing jargon, no hiding problems, just a straight-up approach you can trust.


We’re passionate

Our passion is what drives us. We flippin’ love what we do and it shows in our determination to always strive for the best results for our clients.


We’re a team

Teamwork makes the dream work, right? Cheesy saying but our Morrison Design family truly are a pretty awesome bunch to work with.


Awards & Recognitions

London Construction Awards

  • Diversity & Inclusion Initiative of the Year Finalist

Architect of the Year Awards

  • Retail and leisure architect of the year: Finalist
  • Higher education architect of the year: Finalist
  • Net Zero architect of the year: Finalist

Constructing Excellence East Midlands

  • People & Culture Award: Finalist
  • SME of the Year Award: Finalist

National Building & Construction Awards

  • Architectural practice of the year: Finalist

London Construction Awards

  • Women in Construction Finalist

Architect of the Year Awards

  • Retail and leisure architect of the year: Finalist

Constructing Excellence East Midlands

  • SME of the Year: Finalist
  • Sophie Cantrill: Future Leader Finalist
  • People Development: Winner

Derbyshire Business Awards

  • Commitment to People Development: Finalist

National Building & Construction Awards

  • Architectural practice of the year: Finalist

Generation Next

  • Cerys Graham: Rising Star Finalist

Our Story

From 1948 to the present day, always evolving at the top of the game

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    1948

    Practice founded

    The practice, originally named Morrison and Partners Chartered Architects, was founded by Sam Morrison. George Grey and John Farmer joined Sam as partners. The office was on Full Street, Derby.

    1958

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    1958

    Office moves

    The business outgrew their Full Street location and moved to St. Alkmunds House on Belper Road, Derby.

    1960s

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    1960s

    Expansion

    The practice continued to expand, predominantly in the fields of schools, hospitals and housing – both public and private.

    1960s

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    1960s

    Rolls-Royce

    Morrison Design began the first project for Rolls-Royce – the start of a relationship spanning several decades.

    1969

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    1969

    Sydney brand

    The practice was invited to research the possibility of system building in Australia and we set up a branch in Sydney to carry out work and further develop the company across Australasia. The Australia and UK businesses since became independent and Morrison Design Partnership in Sydney is still going strong today.

    Late 1970s

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    Late 1970s

    Derby Royal Infirmary

    Morrison Design start work on Derby Royal Infirmary.

    70s and 80s

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    70s and 80s

    Hotel Savvy

    The directors made the bold move to branch out overseas, managing numerous hotel projects in the Middle East. The practice gained tons of experience in hotel design, earning the stellar reputation they have today.

    1986

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    1986

    Morrison Design Limited

    The company was incorporated and renamed Morrison Design Ltd by Directors Nigel Walding, David Walding and David Hartland.

    1991

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    1991

    George Love

    George Love was appointed Director.

    1995

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    1995

    Lubrizol

    The team start working with Lubrizol – a partnership which is still going strong today.

    1999

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    1999

    Hilton

    Morrison Design are appointed architects for Hilton Paddington – the beginning of a long-standing partnership with Hilton.

    2004

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    2004

    Morley Hayes

    The beginning of our long-term partnership with multi award winning local leisure complex Morley Hayes.

    2007

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    2007

    Rolls-Royce

    The team start work on the Rolls-Royce regeneration project – the start of a complex 13-year project which completed in 2019.

    2009

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    2009

    Crimson Hotels

    Morrison Design start working with Crimson Hotels on the Holiday Inn Express, Heathrow. The start of a partnership which is still going strong today with various hotel projects in the capital.

    2013

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    2013

    David Hartland

    David Hartland retires.

    2019

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    2019

    Management buyout

    Peter Newman-Earp, David Gardner and Nik Clarke complete a management buyout; a new era for Morrison Design.

    2020

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    2020

    University of Derby

    Morrison Design start working with the University of Derby on BioScience Labs – the first of four projects to date.

    2021

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    2021

    On the move

    The team move to a new studio in Darley Abbey Mills – an open space with character and an innovative approach, reflecting the visionary business we are today.

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“We’ve partnered with Morrison Design for many years and they continually demonstrate their deep understanding of our business and what our guests wish to experience when they visit us.”

Andrew Allsopp – Morley Hayes
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