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…
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
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
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
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
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!
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 🌿
Hot off the press, the latest edition of RIBA Journal features Morrison Design’s project, The Sloane Club – definitely one for the studio coffee table! We’re delighted to see the project highlighted, including a thoughtful conversation with Peter Newman-Earp (Director) and Les Witten (Associate Director), who share insights into our lighting strategy developed in collaboration … In the Spotlight: The Sloane Club
Morrison Design are excited to be attending UKREiiF in Leeds from 19th – 21st May. Directors Nik Clarke and David Gardner will be heading to the three day event and look forward to catching up with existing contacts and meeting some new faces too. Whether you’re an existing contact or someone we’ve yet to meet, … Morrison Design attending UKREiiF
The Easter Bunny came early to the Morrison Design studio this week. We were very lucky that they hid plenty of eggs for us to find – some of us were better at hunting them down than others! We’d like to wish all our clients and contacts a wonderful Easter break.