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Inspiration

Our inspiration section encapsulates that feeling of enthusiasm that we all get from new ideas, insight, and creativity. Whether it's interviewing the most exciting and knowledgable industry experts, reviewing an event, taking a tour, or offering design inspiration through one of our monthly mood boards, this section delivers innovative thoughts and ideas for the workspace, hospitality, public, healthcare, education, and residential sectors.

Keelan Roebuck - a man stood in front of a building smiling
Image of Sam Patterson - embodied carbon assessor, Atelier Ten
Photography of Akeefah Tasnia
First look: Rylands Building with Jeffrey Bell Architects & Domis.
Andrew Hadden, HLM Architects associate, smiles against a rustic brick backdrop, highlighting sustainable architecture and carbon reduction themes.
Creative director Jon Humphreys in a black shirt, showcasing a thoughtful expression against a textured industrial backdrop.
Artistic display of modern sculptures and unique wooden furniture, showcasing craftsmanship at the Collect 2025 exhibition.
Georgina Lynch, MD, smiling in a heritage home setting, emphasizes sustainable retrofitting and carbon reduction in architecture.
Collection of unique ceramic and textile pieces representing Midlands craftsmanship and materiality in contemporary design.
Becky Spenceley, Gensler design director, poses in a modern workspace, highlighting neurodiversity and purposeful design in the workplace.
Panel discussion at Workspace Design Show 2025 focusing on sustainable design, featuring industry experts in a vibrant setting.
Patrick Thomas, founder of Up North Architects, smiling during an interview about architecture and design in Manchester.
Uli Blum, senior associate at Zaha Hadid Architects, engaged in thoughtful discussion about empathetic AI and architectural advancements.
Chris Lefteri engages with innovative material designs at a sustainable CMF exhibition, highlighting luxury and creativity.
Diverse group of professionals featured in interviews about design, creativity, and innovation in 2024.
Sustainable material samples displayed on a table, featuring unique designs made from eco-friendly resources.
Colorful display of vases, glassware, and contemporary furniture against vibrant patterned backdrop, showcasing 2024's top color inspirations.