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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.

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.
Elegant lounge chair positioned in front of textured wallcovering and warm pendant lamp, showcasing Arte's sophisticated Spring collections.
Modern Manchester Digital Campus office complex designed by AtkinsRéalis, featuring green spaces and urban architecture.
Creative director Jon Humphreys in a black shirt, showcasing a thoughtful expression against a textured industrial backdrop.
Modern student accommodation interior at Oxford Brookes University featuring a cozy seating area and large windows.
Artistic display of modern sculptures and unique wooden furniture, showcasing craftsmanship at the Collect 2025 exhibition.
Mas tile samples and raw materials, showcasing the innovative design and sustainable, recycled content for flooring and wall applications.
Modern bar interior featuring dynamic lighting and colorful backlit shelves at the Pixel Artworks London showroom.
Georgina Lynch, MD, smiling in a heritage home setting, emphasizes sustainable retrofitting and carbon reduction in architecture.