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Laura Connelly

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Laura Connelly
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Laura Connelly is a writer and editor specialising in architecture, interiors, design and the wider built environment. With more than a decade’s experience across editorial, publishing and communications, she has worked with global practitioners and brands to develop stories that connect ideas, people and places. Laura began her career on the Guardian’s culture desk and has since held editorial roles across the design sector, reporting on ‘world firsts’ and developing a deep knowledge of the people, practices and ideas shaping the industry.

Laura Baron, head of sustainability, Purcell on conservation, circular economy & channelling climate change overwhelm.
Why material choice matters: Atkinson & Kirby emphasises the growing importance of long-term value in flooring.
Faber-designed Rossella restaurant in London's Muswell Hill features sumptuous velvets from Agua.
London Design Festival 2026: AiM's 'In Progress' modelmaking exhibition launches at Material Source Studio London.
Dr Katherine Gunderson, CEO & founder, Grand Bequest on transforming vacant buildings into thriving community assets.
Karndean Commercial launches Knight Tile Curio: Geometric flooring infused with colour, creativity and joy.
Ruairidh Moir, architect & founder, BARD, launches campaign to rebuild Glasgow School of Art's iconic Mackintosh Building.
Wedge crafts bespoke 3D-printed furniture collection for Hotel Alpin in the Swiss Alps.
Flexible Business Interiors reveals first phase of £5.5m Protector Insurance fit-out.
FLOOR_STORY reveals 5 new rugs by 5 distinct creative voices.
Carter Owers Studio reimagines the interiors of Skinners' Hall as 8½ London.
Upcoming insight: Join us for our next 3 seminars in Manchester, Glasgow & London.
KI introduces Arkus Workwall: A versatile modular system for workplace and education settings.
New collections for 2026 from lumenear UK combine aesthetic lighting with acoustics.
First look: Willohaus Salford - delivering 100 Passivhaus affordable homes within Crescent masterplan.
Holly Hallam, co-owner, DLSM Studio on designing for the modern guest, experience vs transaction & shifting expectations.
Nature in Motion: CDUK introduces 7 new Corian® Solid Surface colours.
Inside FOLA: Lagos's first communications office as cultural showroom.
Romain Charlet, president, GIA & senior architect, Anderson Bell + Christie.
First look, second visit: Rylands Building with Jeffrey Bell Architects, Domis & AM ALPHA.