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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.

Colorful Mustard Made lockers in Butter, red, and yellow, set against a bright, stylish interior decor.
Audience members engaged in discussion at the Material Source Studio seminar on sustainability in Manchester.
Stylish sink from Abode's Synchronist collection with fruit, croissants, and a modern faucet on a sleek countertop.
Dharma Taylor poses thoughtfully beside an intricately textured textile artwork, emphasizing themes of memory and narrative.
Co-CEOs Victoria Firth and Rhonda Curliss of Grey Lemon discussing business strategies over laptop at a table.
Hands holding various samples of solid surface materials, showcasing texture and color options for sustainable design solutions.
Elegant washroom featuring three unique bowls, stylish mirrors, and a warm copper backdrop at Material Source Studio Glasgow.
Photographer Manuel Rodríguez Fernández poses with his camera, showcasing his passion for capturing European architectural beauty.
Stylish brass and illuminated fixtures from Crosswater's Tranquil Lights collection displayed on textured stone blocks.
Stylish wood composite sink with gold faucet against a textured, colorful wall, highlighting sustainable washroom design.
Nick Hurst presents innovative 3D printing concepts for sustainable construction at a Full Circle Concrete exhibition.
Taj Royale surface with warm beige tones, dark brown veins, and white accents alongside complementary materials and decor elements.
Bright Tala showroom featuring unique luxury lighting designs, with a stylish, modern aesthetic and sustainable materials.
Elegant interior showcasing CornWall® material, featuring a soft pink wall and a stylish countertop.
Steve McGuirk, former GM chief fire officer, discusses updates to the Building Safety Act in a professional portrait.
Contemporary kitchen island featuring Caesarstone countertop, brass detailing, and textured black wood cabinetry in An Actual Kitchen.
Modern co-working space at Sharjah Entrepreneurship Center featuring stylish seating, a bar, and greenery for a creative atmosphere.
24 bio and by-product based materials for 2024.