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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.

Ashley Taylor-Watts, director, Define Architects on the UK’s first 3D printed house, community & collective collaboration.
SpaceInvader unveils Manchester office for multinational law firm Pinsent Masons.
Workspace Design Show London unveils “Connected Realities” installations.
Francesco Draisci, associate, Allford Hall Monaghan Morris on holistic architecture & interiors, colour, and communicating to our senses.
Single London Plane tree sits at the heart of new Smoke Knutsford by Up North Architects.
Unknown Works unveils a new sonic experience for SALT Salon, Borough, inspired by club culture.
New furniture collections to explore at Material Source Studio Glasgow in 2026.
Blending brand and space: DLSM Studio shapes Noreen’s first UK Restaurant.
6 furniture brands to explore in 2026 at Material Source Studio Manchester.
Caesarstone UK & ROI expands Porcelain Collection with 5 new designs.
Debbie Smith, BIM technician & Callum Kerr, senior sustainability engineer, Cundall, unveil circularity focused workspace design.
Tessera Tranquillity joins Forbo’s Evolve+ low embodied carbon series.
Rehau reveals first look at RAUVISIO Cube in Desert Stone.
Precision in every print: Muraspec crafts beautiful wallcoverings for international retail brand, FARM RIO.
Russwood's Timber & Taste event explored how materiality can support Scotland’s transition to low carbon design.
Sophisticated scheme for Cask and Vine, Edinburgh, by JA!COCO! Studio features Agua Fabrics.
Year in Review 2025: AI - Magic or menace?
Year in Review 2025: EDIB - How do we design for all?
Year in Review 2025: Carbon - How do we tackle it?
Milliken presents Major Frequency 2.0 - a floor plank collection reenergised with a new design, new colours and new yarn.