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Laura Connelly

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Laura Connelly
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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.

ILIV's Sera collection comprises organic plains and textures inspired by nature.
Russwood asks: As a sector, are we stacked up to use mass timber on our projects?
CGI image of a new building proposed for Hungary
Muraspec's new Athena collection celebrates visionary women in art.
Isn’t designing for EDI in the workplace just design?
30 Views: How are we tackling carbon in the built environment?
Invictus contributes to variety of spaces at Another Heart To Feed & Nightcap in Manchester's Northern Quarter.
Image of Robin with a red backdrop
Keelan Roebuck - a man stood in front of a building smiling
Image of Sam Patterson - embodied carbon assessor, Atelier Ten
Forbo flooring contrast against yellow panelled walls
Photography of Akeefah Tasnia
Words on the screen in a seminar setting
Gym interiors get a low carbon, high aesthetic uplift from Glass & Mirror Technology.
First look: Rylands Building with Jeffrey Bell Architects & Domis.
Halo light hangs above table and chairs
Modern breakout area with calming decor, featuring wooden accents, comfortable seating, and vibrant plants at Calibro Workspace.
Sophisticated reception area of The Place in Nottingham, featuring wooden accents and elegant lighting design.
Andrew Hadden, HLM Architects associate, smiles against a rustic brick backdrop, highlighting sustainable architecture and carbon reduction themes.
BDP Glasgow team collaborating in the new Grosvenor Building studio, discussing sketches and design ideas around a large table.