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Laura Connelly

Editor-in-chief

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.

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3. Re-Mat – via IAMMI - Ecofoam.

3. Re-Mat – via IAMMI - Ecofoam.

Introducing This Is No Longer Speculative: 24 bio and by-product based materials for 2024.

This Is No Longer Speculative.

Gensler designs safe space for charity First Love Foundation with community support at its heart.

Gensler designs space for First Love Foundation.

Disco decor with a psychedelic sucker punch for Café Nuances by Uchronia.

Disco decor with a psychedelic sucker punch.

Helen Sheldon, director, RBA Acoustics on addressing the STEM skills shortage, championing inclusion, and the link between noise and wellbeing.

Helen Sheldon, director, RBA Acoustics.

Percy is a bold, versatile lounge chair from NaughtOne inspired by mid-century design.

NaughtOne introduces Percy.

BOBO1325 takes inspiration from the 'Poetry Of Purity' for Clean Air collaboration with Crown Paints.

BOBO1325 x Crown Paints: Clean Air range.

Stevie Leigh, director, Michael Laird Architects on bringing MLA to Manchester, prioritising re-use & strong workplace culture.

Stevie Leigh, director, Michael Laird Architects.

Circularity in situ: Nina+Co applies salvaged materials, biomaterials and circular thinking to store concept for big.

Circularity in situ: Nina+Co x big.

Born & Bred Studio inspired by rainbow of colour, collaboration, and creativity for Mustard Made's London HQ.

A rainbow of colour for Mustard Made's London HQ.

Agua's VerdEco collection is made from 100% upcycled textile waste and manufactured with zero water.

Agua's VerdEco collection: Made from waste.

Kasia Borkowska, director, KKA on harmonious architecture and interiors, Liverpool's property outlook & combatting transience in commercial spaces.

Kasia Borkowska, director, KKA.