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Morrison Design Attends Derby County Community Trust’s ‘Not Just Football’ Strategy Launch at Pride Park

A photograph of the Pride Park pitch with 'The Rams' spelt out in the stadium seating opposite.

James Parratt recently attended Derby County Community Trust’s ‘Not Just Football’ strategy launch at Pride Park, hosted by Marketing Derby. It was great to see such a strong turnout and hear more about the Trust’s ambitious strategy and the positive impact it’s making across Derby and Derbyshire. As a proud Rams supporter – along with … Morrison Design Attends Derby County Community Trust’s ‘Not Just Football’ Strategy Launch at Pride Park

What Happens When Architects Take on a Scavenger Hunt?

A team selfie of Nidhi, Sophie and Sunny.

Who says team building has to be boring? 👀🏃‍♂️🏃‍♀️ Our latest studio challenge put everyone’s observation skills (and competitive streaks!) to the test with a Morrison Design scavenger hunt. The mission? Find everything from a hard hat and a tape measure to something older than five years, something that makes noise and even count every … What Happens When Architects Take on a Scavenger Hunt?

From Underused to Unforgettable: The Sloane Club Terrace Transformation

Photo of the outdoor Sloane Club terrace 'before'. A decked area surrounded by high rise buildings with black tables and chairs.

It’s hard to believe this is the same space. What was once an underused terrace is now one of The Sloane Club’s most inviting destinations – a place where members can enjoy everything from a quiet morning coffee to evening drinks, whatever the season. This transformation was part of the club’s wider refurbishment, carefully balancing … From Underused to Unforgettable: The Sloane Club Terrace Transformation

Morrison Design Joins Conversation on the Future of Derby’s High Street

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This week, our Project Manager, James Parratt, attended ‘Derby’s First Debate’, hosted by Citrey CIC, exploring the relationship between commerce, culture and the future of our high street. The discussion centred on an important question: how do we balance the immediate needs of businesses with creating vibrant, lasting places that people genuinely want to spend … Morrison Design Joins Conversation on the Future of Derby’s High Street

Dogs, Daughters and Directorship: A Day in the Life of a Director

David Gardner stood in the studio meeting room with his phone to his ear.

With David Gardner, Director Mondays tend to set the tone for the week ahead, so they’re usually busy from the outset. The day starts at home with my wife, two daughters and our dog, Nala. Between us, we’re running around making breakfast and making sure the children have everything they need before dropping them off … Dogs, Daughters and Directorship: A Day in the Life of a Director

Morrison Design Joins Derby Economic Growth Strategy Consultation

Photo of Nik Clarke stood outside in front of a white painted brick wall. He's looking to the left of the camera and smiling.

Earlier this month, our Director, Nik Clarke, joined fellow business leaders and stakeholders at the Derby Economic Development Advisory Committee (DEDAC) meeting to help shape the future of Derby’s economy. The workshop formed part of the development of Derby City Council‘s new Economic Growth Strategy, bringing together businesses to share their views on the opportunities … Morrison Design Joins Derby Economic Growth Strategy Consultation

David Gardner Attends Nottingham Hot Property 2026

A photo of the outdoor stage area at Binks Yard with a crowd of people, DJ and 'Nottingham Hot Property' on the screen behind

Last week, our Director, David Gardner, attended Nottingham Hot Property 2026 – one of the East Midlands’ biggest networking events for the property and construction industry. The annual charity concert brings together professionals from across the sector to raise vital funds for good causes while celebrating the incredible talent within our industry. This year’s event … David Gardner Attends Nottingham Hot Property 2026

Who Got Pied? The Results of Our Charity Custard Pie Challenge

The three Directors with pie on their face

Turns out democracy only got us so far… 🥧😂 The public voted Nik as the winner (or loser, depending on how you look at it!), but Tracy at Payroll Matters had other ideas. Thanks to her generous donation, Nik, Dave and Pete all ended up wearing a custard pie. Safe to say there were plenty … Who Got Pied? The Results of Our Charity Custard Pie Challenge

Morrison Design Named Finalists in Two Categories at the National Building & Construction Awards 2026

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We’re delighted to share that Morrison Design has been named a finalist in not one, but two categories at the National Building & Construction Awards 2026! 🏆 Architectural Practice of the Year🏆 Project of the Year (£10 million – £25 million): The Sloane Club, Chelsea Being recognised for both our practice and one of our … Morrison Design Named Finalists in Two Categories at the National Building & Construction Awards 2026

🥧 Who’s getting pied? The choice is yours!

A graphic which says "Who's Getting Pied"??? with Nik, Dave and Pete's photos, text saying 'vote now', logos for Morrison Design and Menieres & Vestibular UK and a QR code to the JustGiving page

Our directors Peter Newman-Earp David Gardner and Nik Clarke have bravely volunteered (*ahem, been persuaded) to put themselves in the firing line for charity… but only one will receive the official custard pie to the face! 😆 The rules are simple: 🥧 £5 = 1 vote🥧🥧 £8 = 2 votes🥧🥧🥧 £10 = 3 votes Donate … 🥧 Who’s getting pied? The choice is yours!