07833 981285 | alan@slabdu.co.uk

At Slab Design Union, Alan encourages a collaborative, proactive, hands-on approach to design, working closely with clients, consultants, contractors and end-users to fully understand the requirements of each project and deliver architecture that exceeds the brief and is environmentally and socially responsible.

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Alan Morrissey, Director

Slab Design Union was established in 2021 by Alan Morrissey, an ARB registered and RIBA chartered architect with over two decades of professional experience. Alan studied at the Birmingham School of Architecture and the Oxford Brookes School of Architecture, where his thesis project was nominated for the RIBA Silver Medal.

Alan’s previous professional experience includes:

  • Axis Design Collective
  • Stride Treglown
  • Make Architects
  • Glenn Howells Architects
  • ADP Architects
  • Rider Levett Bucknall
  • Populous
 

Alan has previously been a visiting tutor at the Birmingham School of Architecture and a Part 3 Professional Studies Mentor in Practice.

10 things about Slab Design Union

  • 1 We are a truly collaborative architectural practice
  • 2 We are fluid, versatile, agile and responsive
  • 3 We work on projects that challenge the norm
  • 4 We bring extensive experience to every project
  • 5 We encourage unanimous, unified decisions
  • 6 We collaborate and communicate to forge lasting links
  • 7 We are flexible, adaptable and listen in order to understand
  • 8 We work where and when required to achieve best outcomes
  • 9 We are forward thinking and technology embracing
  • 10 We have no pre-determined design philosophy
“Alan’s knowledge of procurement is impressive, especially during client engagement. When faced with complicated questions from clients, Alan provides consistent, well thought out and knowledgeable advice.”
Meena Sankar | PartnerRider Levett Bucknall
"Alan understands the process of design and the importance of the specification throughout all stages to completion. He has provided expert guidance and advice and I would thoroughly recommend him to anyone in the industry."
John Lacey | DirectorDoodle Architecture
“I have always found Alan to be highly professional, knowledgeable and competent and he has one of the keenest eyes for detail that I know! He really is a pleasure to work with.”
Sophie Way | DirectorHamer Way Architects
"Alan brings a calm, confident and dedicated hand to major projects and design management. I had the pleasure of working with Alan on a significant and expansive project in London that demanded a responsive and thoughtful approach to managing a complex and vast design team."
David Hines | DirectorBuro Happold

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