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🐾 The studio’s four-legged visitor programme continues…

Nala the fox red labrador sat on the wooden floor in the studio looking at the camera with the meeting room in the background.

This week we welcomed Nala to the studio 🐾 Between making the rounds for fuss, checking in on the team and ensuring everyone took a well-earned break, Nala proved she’s a natural at boosting office morale. 🐶💚 We’re beginning to think our productivity might have less to do with coffee and more to do with 🐾 The studio’s four-legged visitor programme continues…

University of Derby Bioscience Superlab Shortlisted at the Life Sciences, Tech & Research Clusters Awards

Picture of the awards dinner. Lots of people are sat round table and there is a bright screen with the awards logo at the front of the room.

A great day and evening at the Life Sciences, Tech & Research Clusters Conference & Awards. Our Director, David Gardner, was pleased to attend alongside Craig Waldron of CPW, joining industry leaders, innovators and collaborators from across the life sciences, technology and research sectors. We were particularly proud to see the University of Derby Bioscience University of Derby Bioscience Superlab Shortlisted at the Life Sciences, Tech & Research Clusters Awards

Fresh air, good company and getting some steps in

Les, Sophie and James strolling through the park, away from the camera. They're on a wide path with grass and trees on both sides.

Last week, the Morrison Design Team headed out for a wellbeing walk through Darley Park, which we’re lucky enough to have right next to our studio. The walk was organised by Les Witten, Associate Director and Mental Health First Aider, as part of our Mental Wellbeing workstream. It was a great opportunity to get outside, Fresh air, good company and getting some steps in

Life Sciences, Tech & Research Clusters Conference & Awards

A graphic with the MDL logo, conference logo and a picture of David smiling with his name underneath

We’re excited that Morrison Design will be attending the Life Sciences, Tech & Research Clusters Conference & Awards on Tuesday. Our Director, David Gardner, will be attending throughout the day. If you’re planning to be there and would like to discuss an upcoming project, laboratory or technical facility design, or simply arrange a catch-up, we’d Life Sciences, Tech & Research Clusters Conference & Awards

University of Derby Bioscience Superlab Secures Double Shortlist at Constructing Excellence East Midlands Awards

Constructing Excellence East Midlands 2026 Finalist logo

A big night for the University of Derby Bioscience Superlab! We’re delighted to see the project shortlisted in not one, but two categories at tonight’s Constructing Excellence East Midlands Awards: Retrofit Project of the Year and Building Project of the Year. This recognition follows the project’s recent double shortlist at the CN Life Sciences, Tech University of Derby Bioscience Superlab Secures Double Shortlist at Constructing Excellence East Midlands Awards

Student Vision on Display at Greenway Exhibition

University degree show – lots of tall vertical panels displaying the students work. A few people are looking at the exhibition.

Associate Director Dale Roberts attended the University of Derby Greenway Masterplan Exhibition 2026 at Britannia Mill, where final-year Architecture students showcased their proposals for a greenway linking Markeaton Park with the city centre campus. As part of their final-year project, students were challenged to develop concepts for sites along the proposed route, demonstrating their creativity, Student Vision on Display at Greenway Exhibition

Unveiling Hilton London Paddington

A stylish guest bedroom with two double beds featuring Paddington bear and a newspaper on the bed.

We’re delighted to announce the completion of phase one of the guest bedroom refurbishment programme at Hilton London Paddington, unveiled at the hotel’s launch event last week. It was a pleasure to join the hotel team and guests – including none other than Paddington Bear himself – to celebrate this important milestone and immerse ourselves Unveiling Hilton London Paddington

Coffee & Curiosity: My Daily Routine with Sunny Kochchat, Architectural Technologist

Sunny standing outside in front of a red brick wall. He’s wearing a short-sleeved sage green shirt and smiling while looking to the right of the camera.

My day begins at 8am, gently and without rush. The first thing I do is make myself a coffee and sit by the window, a quiet moment to wake up properly before the day starts. After that, if it is nice weather, I cycle to work along the River Derwent. If not, I take a Coffee & Curiosity: My Daily Routine with Sunny Kochchat, Architectural Technologist

UKREiiF 2026 – that’s a wrap!

A photograph of UKREiiF taken by Nik with the high rise buildings of Leeds in the background (including Morrison Design’s student accommodation project).

A fantastic few days at UKREiiF last week for David Gardner and Nik Clarke – packed with insightful conversations, industry events and valuable new connections. From early morning networking runs, breakfast events and panel discussions, to drinks receptions, client catch-ups and some excellent hospitality across Leeds. It was great to spend time with so many UKREiiF 2026 – that’s a wrap!

Mental Health Awareness Week 2026 🌿

Photo of the Morrison Design studio. The signage on the glass partition reads 'We're creative. We're honest. We're passionate. We're a team."

The weather may have changed our plans, but it didn’t stop us taking some time out together. Instead of our planned outdoor picnic, the team gathered in the studio kitchen for a relaxed lunch and catch-up. It was a chance to step away from our screens, slow down for a moment, reconnect and check in Mental Health Awareness Week 2026 🌿