It’s International Dog Day, so we’re taking a break from talking about buildings to introduce some of the real characters behind the scenes. 🐶 From paddleboarding Labradors and sofa-posing Cockerdors to miniature Dachshunds who believe they’re Dobermans, our canine collective certainly has plenty of personality! Meet Lola, Teddy, Clover, Nala, Toffee, Snowy and Indy and … 🐾 Meet the Morrison Design team’s four-legged colleagues!
A little throwback to one of our London rooftop projects – and a brilliant reason to revisit it. Savage Garden Rooftop Bar at DoubleTree by Hilton London – Tower of London has been shortlisted for Best Roof Terrace at the Toast the City Awards 2026! Designed as a vibrant rooftop destination overlooking the London skyline, … Throwback to Savage Garden as It’s Shortlisted for Best Roof Terrace
A look back at the transformation of the guest bedrooms at Hilton London Paddington. Having worked with the hotel since 1999, we’ve been involved in a number of refurbishment projects over the years and our latest scheme saw the transformation of 55 guestrooms as part of phase one, with a further 33 rooms following in … Project throwback: Hilton London Paddington
This September, our Director, Peter Newman-Earp, will be taking on the Derby Triathlon to raise funds for our Charity of the Year, Ménière’s and Vestibular UK. More than a decade after his last triathlon, Pete is back in training and putting in the hard work ahead of the challenge. He’ll be taking on a 400m … Peter Newman-Earp Returns to Triathlon for Morrison Design’s Charity of the Year
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
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?
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
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
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
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