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Laura Connelly

Editor-in-chief

After beginning her career in London 13-years ago, Laura moved back 'up North' to immerse herself in Manchester's thriving creative scene. An advocate of the anecdote, storytelling is her one true passion. She loves to champion new talent in the fields of architecture, interior design, materiality and manufacturing, with a particular interest in biomaterials. Laura has written for a range of publications, including the Guardian.

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SpaceInvader reimagines Manchester's Renold Building for Bruntwood SciTech.

SpaceInvader reimagines Renold Building.

Sanj Dip-Matadeen, director of people & culture, Buttress, on B Corp, being employee-owned, and why EDIB isn't an add on.

Sanj Dip-Matadeen, director, Buttress.

JS+P delivers Milliners Yard, Liverpool, with a design inspired by fabric and a nostalgic retail reference.

JS+P delivers Milliners Yard, Liverpool.

Zentia & Light Forms collaborate on a new angle for ceiling design.

Zentia & Light Forms ceiling collaboration.

Forbo's Tessera Evolve+ comprises a lower carbon carpet tile collection. What does that mean to you?

Forbo's Tessera Evolve+ lower carbon carpet tiles.

Thirdway’s refurbishment of One Derry Street informed by industrial past.

Thirdway’s refurbishment of One Derry Street.

Danny Campbell, architect, presenter & founder of HOKO Design, on AI optimisation & putting homeowners at a project’s heart.

Danny Campbell, architect, presenter & founder.

Ahrend's Cerene Collection offers tranquility in the heart of open plan offices.

Ahrend's Cerene Collection offers tranquility.

The GIA Design Awards 2025: Last call for project entries - including for the first time interior design schemes.

The GIA Design Awards 2025.

Radii Planet combines timber and curved glazing for meeting rooms and offices at Evelyn Partners Leeds.

Radii Planet x Evelyn Partners Leeds.

Peter Kerr, director, Cameron Kerr, on building bots, innovative integration, and the end of entry level as we know it.

Peter Kerr, director, Cameron Kerr.

Graduate spotlight: Milly Vine, bio-based textile design.

Graduate spotlight: Milly Vine, bio-based design.