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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

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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

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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

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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

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!

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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!

🐾 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…

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

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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