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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.

Full programme now live for Material Source Studio London at CDW 2026.
ILIV’s portfolio of faux leather fabrics expands with the launch of Tofino.
Buttress Architects, This City & Jasper Sanders + Partners collaborate on No.1 Ancoats Green.
A workspace fit for music copyright royalty: Motive creates brand-led headquarters for Ice Services.
Lola Ben-Alon, assistant professor, Columbia University & director, Natural Materials Lab.
New Cundall HQ sees collaboration between SPACE, Bowmer and Kirkland & Ryder Architecture - with biophilic design by Benholm.
Milliken’s new capsule floor tile collection The Sisal Edit draws inspiration from tactility of plant fibres.
New Fred Perry flagship store in London - designed by Brinkworth - channels the music and mischief of Soho.
40 Views on supporting Equity, Diversity, Inclusion & Belonging through inclusive design.
EDIB: What does beyond bare minimum look like in the residential sector?
A faceted SureClad® SureStone® façade from Shackerley at New Garden Square.
Karndean Designflooring's new Opus collection combines slip resistance practicality with beauty of nature.
EDIB: Workplace saviour or some way to go?
Designing for Difference: From classrooms to offices, KI considers neurodiversity in every design.
SpaceInvader's workplace scheme for Virgin Media O2 balances vibrancy with variety to support congregation and calm.
Matthew Burl, director, Buttress Architects on being B Corp - and why it matters.
EDIB: What does beyond bare minimum look like in hospitality settings?
Exceptional experience: Basha Franklin crafts scheme for Myo with tailored glazed partition package from Radii.
Colour psychology in practice: Designing inclusive commercial environments.