Profile

Launched in 2010, HMA structural engineering consultancy is able to advise clients on the safe structural design of principle building elements, to engage enthusiastically in the architectural design process, and to provide all the necessary calculations, sketches and drawings for contractors, designers and local authorities.

Background

With over 25 years experience as a structural engineer, Hugh Morrison has worked on a wide variety of projects, many of which have received engineering and architectural awards. Prior to 1994, his formative years were spent in London working at Ove Arup & Partners, before becoming firmly established in Manchester.

With a broad background including commercial office and leisure projects, refurbishment of historic buildings, oil and gas sub-sea structures, tensile structures and cultural buildings and even space structures, he is conversant with a wide variety of materials and design techniques.

In recent years Hugh has thrived on smaller scale projects; particularly in the field of structurally insulated panel construction (SIPs), historical refurbishments, and specialist structures including; glass design, staircases, mezzanine structures, and also residential extensions, new build and survey work.

Hugh is a Chartered Member of the Institution of Structural Engineers.

Awards and Commendations

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Credits

Hugh Morrison has played a significant role in all of the projects described in the website – both as project manager and design engineer. Some of the projects were undertaken at previous employers. A summary of the employers is listed below:

SIPs Construction

Schaefer House – Scott Hughes Design
Rotherham Turning Point – Scott Hughes Design
Port Lockroy, Antarctic – Scott Hughes Design
Bowden Extension – Scott Hughes Design
Ty Unnos – Scott Hughes Design
Episkopy, Cyprus – Scott Hughes Design

Residential Projects

Wetherby House– Woolgar Hunter
Chorltonville extension – Scott Hughes Design
Aylesby Court – Scott Hughes Design
Schaefer House – Scott Hughes Design
Bowden Extension – Scott Hughes Design

Specialist Structures

West Heath Stair, Hampstead – Scott Hughes Design
Outdoor Stair, Dorset – Scott Hughes Design
Basement Stair, London – Scott Hughes Design
Helical Stair, Oxfordshire– Scott Hughes Design

Historic Renovation

Castlefield Chapel – Scott Hughes Design
Kirkdale Manor – Scott Hughes Design
Feversham Arms – Scott Hughes Design
Offices at 31 Blackfriars Road, Salford – Anthony Hunt Associates
Star Inn, Harome – Scott Hughes Design
Fourth Church of Christ the Scientist, Manchester – Modus

Large Scale Projects

Goodwood Racecourse – Arup Associates
Chelsea South Stand – Modus
Infolab 21, Lancaster University – Anthony Hunt Associates
Castlefield Chapel – Scott Hughes Design
Water World, York – Steve Morley Partnership
Bass Warehouse, Manchester – Modus
Merchant’s Warehouse, Manchester – Modus

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