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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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Modern student accommodation interior at Oxford Brookes University featuring a cozy seating area and large windows.

Karndean: Oxford Brookes University.

Artistic display of modern sculptures and unique wooden furniture, showcasing craftsmanship at the Collect 2025 exhibition.

Preview: Collect 2025.

Mas tile samples and raw materials, showcasing the innovative design and sustainable, recycled content for flooring and wall applications.

Meet Mas: From Parkside & Alusid®.

Modern bar interior featuring dynamic lighting and colorful backlit shelves at the Pixel Artworks London showroom.

Light Forms: Pixel Artworks showroom.

Georgina Lynch, MD, smiling in a heritage home setting, emphasizes sustainable retrofitting and carbon reduction in architecture.

Georgina Lynch, MD, The PJ Livesey Group.

Stylish commercial interior featuring Zentia's Obsidian black ceiling tiles, modern lighting, and lush greenery in hanging planters.

Zentia launches Obsidian: A black ceiling tile.

Engaged audience members at a seminar on net zero carbon buildings, demonstrating interest in sustainable architecture practices.

NZCBS: What's the business advantage?

Becky Spenceley, Gensler design director, poses in a modern workspace, highlighting neurodiversity and purposeful design in the workplace.

Becky Spenceley, design director, Gensler.

Signage indicating gendered restrooms, highlighting compliance with accessibility and building regulations ahead of Part T implementation.

Are you ready for Part T? In full effect 1 April.

Modern café interior featuring Grestec's Silence Collection porcelain tiles, stylish plants, and elegant lighting.

Grestec's Silence Collection: New porcelain tiles.

Panel discussion at Workspace Design Show 2025 focusing on sustainable design, featuring industry experts in a vibrant setting.

Workspace Design Show 2025: Activate the Senses.

Modern reception area of Hill Dickinson's new Manchester workspace, featuring elegant design and lush greenery.

First look: Hill Dickinson, St Michael’s.