MORRISONS Framework Agreement

Location: UK-wide

Completion date: Ongoing

Expertise Area: Architecture, Project Management

DB3 were appointed to the framework of Architects to support Morrisons’ store development programme. We have been responsible for a variety of store projects including new build, conversion, extension and remodel schemes.

We act as Architect for high-volume store change and update programmes, providing additional services as Project Manager. We have made wideuse of Building Information Modelling, with all new stores designed and delivered in Revit.

DB3 acted as Architect and Project Manager for ‘Format Refit’ store refurbishment and remodel projects on behalf of Morrisons. Existing stores have been transformed into contemporary shopping spaces, providing an innovative and wide-ranging, premium fresh-food offer.

Scheme elements included: re-vamped Market Street departments; new produce aisle; new produce prep area and associated service areas/cold rooms; new bulkheads and marketing throughout; refurbishment/amendments to layouts of all the prep areas; planning approval for new plant; sales floor amendments to revised layout; entire refrigeration plant replacement and conversion from HCFC to CO2; complete refurbishment of Customer WCs; redecorations and remedial works inside and out; whole store redecoration; general maintenance works; rebalance of checkouts and addition of selfserve checkouts.