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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.

Panel discussion on sustainability held by Material Source Studio, featuring speakers engaging with an audience about myths and realities.
Jesse Cracknell, the maker in residence, smiling in a workshop setting with wood and tools in the background.
Attendees enjoying the Material Source Studio seminar, engaged in conversations and networking at the event.
Modern student lounge area at The Tannery in Leicester, featuring two students engaging with a laptop.
Modern restaurant interior featuring a bar, staff serving guests, and comfortable seating, highlighting the adaptability of hospitality spaces.
Stylish wall surface design featuring undulating lines illuminated by bespoke lighting, showcasing CDUK's M|R Walls innovation.
Serena Confalonieri poses creatively among vibrant textiles and unique glassware, showcasing her innovative design style and artistic vision.
Modern BAFTA screening room with plush seats displaying BAFTA logos, designed by Benedetti Architects for a premium cinematic experience.
Elegant wooden colonnade of Icaro Hotel showcasing contemporary architecture against a dramatic Dolomite mountain backdrop.
Elegant dining area featuring Kenneth Cobonpue's Parchment seating, showcasing modern design inspired by ancient manuscripts.
Top 22 biomaterial designers to watch in 2022.
Elizabeth Bridges and Garrett Benisch showcase sustainable biomaterials with a speckled container, highlighting eco-friendly innovations.
Tom Ailes from The Furniture Practice smiles confidently in a modern interior, reflecting innovative furniture design concepts.
Colorful materials displayed with decorative natural elements, showcasing Smile Plastics' innovative designs for the Surface Design Show 2022.
Elegant bar scene with plush navy stools, modern decor, and a floral centerpiece at The Maybourne Bar.
Elegant black table inspired by cuttlefish bone, paired with modern red chairs and decorative orange objects.
Stylish interior of Linfa Milano featuring pastel seating, elegant decor, and unique furnishings by S•CAB.
Modern bathroom design featuring natural elements, greenery, and pink geometric tiles, highlighting Apto Paulista's harmonious aesthetic.
Architects at THISS studio engaged in creative brainstorming, surrounded by design books and architectural models.
Modern interior featuring a rustic table, textured carpet, and a black and white nature artwork, embodying wabi-sabi aesthetics.