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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.

Photography of Akeefah Tasnia

Interview: Akeefah Tasnia on EDI in architecture.

First look: Rylands Building with Jeffrey Bell Architects & Domis.

First look: Jeffrey Bell Architects & Domis.

Andrew Hadden, HLM Architects associate, smiles against a rustic brick backdrop, highlighting sustainable architecture and carbon reduction themes.

Andrew Hadden, associate at HLM & president GIA.

BDP Glasgow team collaborating in the new Grosvenor Building studio, discussing sketches and design ideas around a large table.

In Practice: With BDP Glasgow.

Creative director Jon Humphreys in a black shirt, showcasing a thoughtful expression against a textured industrial backdrop.

Jon Humphreys, director & co-owner, Sheila Bird.

Artistic display of modern sculptures and unique wooden furniture, showcasing craftsmanship at the Collect 2025 exhibition.

Preview: Collect 2025.

Georgina Lynch, MD, smiling in a heritage home setting, emphasizes sustainable retrofitting and carbon reduction in architecture.

Georgina Lynch, MD, The PJ Livesey Group.

Collection of unique ceramic and textile pieces representing Midlands craftsmanship and materiality in contemporary design.

Our craft highlights from Made in the Middle.

Becky Spenceley, Gensler design director, poses in a modern workspace, highlighting neurodiversity and purposeful design in the workplace.

Becky Spenceley, design director, Gensler.

Panel discussion at Workspace Design Show 2025 focusing on sustainable design, featuring industry experts in a vibrant setting.

Workspace Design Show 2025: Activate the Senses.

Patrick Thomas, founder of Up North Architects, smiling during an interview about architecture and design in Manchester.

Patrick Thomas, founder, Up North Architects.

Uli Blum, senior associate at Zaha Hadid Architects, engaged in thoughtful discussion about empathetic AI and architectural advancements.

Uli Blum, senior associate, Zaha Hadid Architects.

Chris Lefteri engages with innovative material designs at a sustainable CMF exhibition, highlighting luxury and creativity.

Interview: CMF designer, Chris Lefteri.

Diverse group of professionals featured in interviews about design, creativity, and innovation in 2024.

Year in review: Your most-read interviews of 2024.

Sustainable material samples displayed on a table, featuring unique designs made from eco-friendly resources.

Sustainably focused materials & projects of 2024.

Colorful display of vases, glassware, and contemporary furniture against vibrant patterned backdrop, showcasing 2024's top color inspirations.

Your top colour inspiration of 2024.

Material Source Studio: Christmas opening times.

Swirling shades of brown and cream represent Pantone's Colour of the Year 2025, Mocha Mousse, in an artistic form.

Pantone's Colour of the Year 2025: Mocha Mousse.