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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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Sleek, glass-clad office tower surrounded by greenery, pedestrians, and cyclists, illustrating urban regeneration design by ACPV.

ACPV’s ‘lighthouse’ office tower.

Latvian designer examining a textured biomaterial panel, showcasing Studio Sarmite's innovation in sustainable design and waste reimagining.

Interview: Studio Sarmite.

Colorful textile sculptures by Anna Ray highlight the City of London’s weaving heritage in a vibrant exhibition space.

Tribute to London's historic trade of weaving.

British artist Charlotte Smithson arranges suspended test tubes filled with flowers in her Manchester studio, showcasing her connection to nature.

Meet the maker: Charlotte Smithson.

Showcasing colorful material samples and designs at the Surface Design Show 2022, emphasizing sustainable design trends and creativity.

Surface Design Show 2022: ‘Sense of Place’.

Bright and modern workspace with artwork, seating areas, and a woman working at a table, emphasizing flexible office solutions.

'Third workspaces': More important than ever?

Modern interior design featuring unique textures, colorful furniture, and innovative materials for a stylish living space.

Part 4: Introducing the MSS partners.

Modern paediatric clinic interior featuring a welcoming design with a round table, colorful chairs, and green plants.

Welcoming 'wellbeing playscape'.

Biotech architecture installation featuring researchers interacting with green algae-filled tubes in a spacious setting.

BIT.BIO.BOT: Biotech architecture.

Michael Howard in a professional setting, discussing cooperation over competition in building sustainable urban spaces.

Interview: Michael Howard of urbanbubble.

Modern soft seating pod by sixteen3, featuring cozy booths and a stylish pendant light, designed for collaborative workspaces.

Sixteen3 launches Bodyn for new world of work.

Vibrant red wooden chairs designed by Dharma Taylor and Paul Smith, showcasing innovative carpentry against a green backdrop.

Dharma Taylor x Paul Smith.