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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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Melba Beetham, a designer and lecturer, poses in a stylish, modern interior space with cozy seating and lighting.

Melba Beetham, designer & lecturer.

Modern reception area of Material Source Studio, featuring vibrant decor and design elements for Scotland's built environment community.

Material Source Studio Scotland now open.

Sustainable OrganicBoard with OrganicGlue displayed, highlighting its eco-friendly green surface and natural cork edge.

Pfleiderer amps up sustainability of OrganicBoard.

Aimee Holloran from Samsung Climate Solutions, highlighting women's representation in plumbing within a modern office environment.

Aimee Holloran of Samsung Climate Solutions.

Stylish interior featuring Amtico Bio lower carbon flooring, minimalist furniture, and contemporary decor for sustainable design.

Amtico Bio: Lower carbon flooring made easier.

Textile designer Freyja Dorren poses with a unique woven creation against a minimalist concrete backdrop.

Maker in residence - Manchester: Freyja Dorren.

Modular workspaces featuring Artus screens, designed for innovative space division in contemporary office environments.

sixteen3 introduces playful postmodernist Artus.

A professional meeting in a modern workspace with diverse participants engaging in discussion and enjoying refreshments.

What is workplace?

Rebecca Finney, creative director at Jasper Sanders + Partners, smiles confidently in a striped shirt against a light background.

Rebecca Finney of Jasper Sanders + Partners.

A smiling woman in a blue jacket participates in a discussion about the evolving workplace dynamics.

Workplace - Then, Now, Next.

Stylish blue table with decorative items on a textured dark wall, showcasing Karndean's elegant rigid core flooring design.

Karndean's Korlok Regent collection.

Stylish bathroom design by Emil Thorup featuring d line's Qtoo collection, a round mirror, and textured surfaces.

Apartment in Østerbro by Emil Thorup with d line.