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Laura Connelly

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Laura Connelly
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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.

We spend 8 years of our lives in an office chair. Savo urges you to ensure it’s a quality one.
Professor Robert Hairstans, head of the COCIS at Edinburgh Napier University, on timber for UK housing.
24+ brands to explore during the 24th edition of the London Design Festival 2026.
Arte launches new wallcovering collection Mysuru at Material Source Studio during LDF 2026.
Lucy Crane, head of sustainability, Modus Furniture on the journey to B Corp: sustainability, standards, and collective action.
40 Views on AI from built environment professionals.
Impact Acoustic's Truchet collection transforms natural fibres, eggshell-derived minerals and mathematical order.
Ariane Sanders, founder, Sonda Studio on neurodesign & sensory environments for Neuroplaces at LDF.
CPD Days: A new initiative by Material Source Studio launches to support specifiers.
NaughtOne's Lotti Chair: A beautifully simple café chair designed by Keiji Takeuchi.
Brintons launches new commercial carpet collection, Studio Play.
Muraspec launches new colourways for two signature wallcovering designs, Mulberry Silk and Murasuede.
8,900 façade pieces crafted by Shackerley features on police HQ by Vincent+Gorbing & Willmott Dixon - installed by A2O Facades.
Buile Hill Mansion: A historic Salford landmark restored for a new generation to enjoy.
Acoustic performance meets contemporary LVT design in Forbo’s ‘all-in-one’ Allura Decibel update.
Laura Baron, head of sustainability, Purcell on conservation, circular economy & channelling climate change overwhelm.
Why material choice matters: Atkinson & Kirby emphasises the growing importance of long-term value in flooring.
Faber-designed Rossella restaurant in London's Muswell Hill features sumptuous velvets from Agua.
London Design Festival 2026: AiM's 'In Progress' modelmaking exhibition launches at Material Source Studio London.
Dr Katherine Gunderson, CEO & founder, Grand Bequest on transforming vacant buildings into thriving community assets.