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?
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
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!
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
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
Today, for Earth Day, we’re celebrating the small, consistent choices that help us reduce our impact and design more responsibly. In the studio, sustainability is part of our everyday practice – from using Naked Paper toilet roll and Steinbeis recycled printer paper, to recycling everything we can and making conscious choices about the materials we … Happy Earth Day from Morrison Design 🌍
Tuesdays usually mean site meetings – and today is no exception. The alarm goes off at 5.15am and before the rest of the house has even stirred, I’m up and out the door. A quick half hour later I’m at Pete, our Director’s, house – ready to share the 130-mile journey down to site. As … From 5* Hotels to the Wrong Slippers: A day in the life of John Robson