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Laura Connelly

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Laura Connelly
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After beginning her career in London 14-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.

Ekho Studio reimagines the serviced office for WorkWell in Harrogate.
Carbon-12: Chapman Taylor.
Carbon-12: Sheppard Robson.
Carbon-12: Gensler.
Carbon-12: HOK.
Carbon-12: SimpsonHaugh.
Carbon-12: MLA.
Is technology helping shape a more sustainable future?
James Lait, senior interior designer, SpaceInvader, on harnessing the power of lighting for Overbury's Manchester workspace.
Up North Architects crafts cocktail-inspired, candy coloured scheme for The Morris.
AI: What are the long-term and ethical implications?
Crosswater puts a stylish spin on showering for contemporary bathroom interiors.
AI: Catalyst for innovation or disruptive force?
In Practice: With MLA Glasgow.
AI: Human supporter or design destructor?
Forbo has expanded its popular Furniture Linoleum collection with a fresh new colour palette.
Atrium & Muslin: Two new designs from Muraspec.