Leisure

A New Stage for Sport and Storytelling SMASH by THG Studios with Havwoods

Designed by THG Studios and located within their studio in Manchester, SMASH is the world’s first immersive padel court designed specifically as a platform for content creation, brand storytelling and live experiences. Combining sport, entertainment and technology, the venue has been created to support both high-performance gameplay and professional content production within a single environment… Read More >

7 July 2026

Roswyn, A Morgans Originals Hotel Debuts in Mumbai

Roswyn marks Ennismore’s first Morgans Originals in India. For those already familiar with Morgans Originals, the brand’s core spirit is immediately recognizable: a collection of hotels consistently shaped by unique personality, innovative design, and an inherent sense of belonging. Ushering in a new era of hospitality, Morgans Originals first entered the scene in 1984, introducing… Read More >

3 July 2026

Nissen Richards Studio scheme to expand legendary Welsh music venue ‘Clwb Ifor Bach’
gets planning go-ahead

Ambitious plans to expand and refurbish legendary Cardiff grassroots music venue Clwb Ifor Bach, designed by architects Nissen Richards Studio, have been granted planning permission by Cardiff Council almost three years after the initial submission went in. Approach to Clwb with view of existing building The new vision for the venue, sited in a historic… Read More >

26 June 2026

Behind the Design of Six Senses London: AvroKO and Heathfield & Co on Crafting Atmosphere

At Six Senses London The Whiteley, decorative lighting played a central role in shaping the atmosphere of the Grade II-listed landmark, balancing heritage, wellness and contemporary luxury across accommodation and public spaces. For this exclusive Design Insider interview, Patrick Watson, Commercial Director at Heathfield & Co, and Luca Ferraro, Associate & Senior Design Manager at… Read More >

25 June 2026

Lift opens in Riyadh’s JAX District as a hybrid creative platform

Lift Studio/Space/Gallery has opened its doors in Riyadh’s JAX District, becoming the latest addition to a rapidly expanding ecosystem of artists, galleries and cultural platforms. Founded by HH Princess Nouf bint Abdulaziz AlSaud and designed by Saudi-based quartz architects, the 6,500 sq ft space is conceived as a fluid, multi-layered environment where exhibition, production and… Read More >

24 June 2026

Nissen Richards Studio obtains planning permission
to extend and refurbish The Wiener Holocaust Library and wins commission to design its new exhibition space

A proposal by Nissen Richards Studio to refurbish and extend The Wiener Holocaust Library in London’s Bloomsbury Conservation Area has been granted planning permission by The London Borough of Camden. New-build extension to Wiener Holocaust Library Nissen Richards Studio is a triple RIBA National Award-winning architects’ practice and exhibition design studio, working globally across civic… Read More >

8 May 2026

Celebrating 50 Years of the Southbank Undercroft: Woods Bagot Designs Skate 50

Woods Bagot has designed Skate 50, an immersive exhibition at the Southbank Centre in London celebrating 50 years of the Undercroft Skate Space. The multimedia retrospective recounts the history of the iconic skateboarding destination and the communities it has fostered over the past half century. Skate 50 is an immersive exhibition celebrating 50 years of… Read More >

9 April 2026

Nissen Richards Studio and SP(R)INT STUDIO
collaborate on permanent Gígur Visitor Centre 
within a stunning Icelandic nature reserve

Nissen Richards Studio, together with local Icelandic design partner SP(R)INT STUDIO, has created the permanent exhibition, interior and graphic design for The Gígur Visitor Centre in Iceland, along with the centre’s welcome area, café and shop. Nissen Richards Studio is one of the world’s leading exhibition design and architecture practices. The 15-year-old company has won… Read More >

30 March 2026

Fettle Debuts The Inn at Sundance Mountain Resort

The mountainside property marks the studio’s first project in Utah, paying homage to the late Robert Redford’s legacy. International design and interior architecture firm Fettle is thrilled to unveil The Inn at Sundance Mountain Resort, a new build that pays homage to the enduring legacy established by the late Robert Redford. Nestled at the base… Read More >

11 March 2026

Private Sanctuary Defining the Evolution of Luxury with an Ultra-Flexible and Calming Space Onboard a Widebody Private Aircraft

The Private Studio at transport design consultancy PriestmanGoode has created a new interior concept at the rear of a private A350 aircraft that maximises space and elevates the passenger experience. PriestmanGoode has worked in aviation for over 25 years and is the consultancy that has completed the most private interiors on widebody aircraft as well… Read More >

4 March 2026

Studio Moren’s plans approved to secure long-term future of historic Pendley Manor country house hotel

Plans have been approved by Dacorum Borough Council for a considered programme of improvements at Pendley Manor, the Grade II-listed country house hotel set within 35 acres of historic parkland on the edge of the Chilterns National Landscape. Designed by Studio Moren, specialists in hotel architecture and interior design, the scheme seeks to enhance the… Read More >

27 February 2026

A New Era for Queensway: The Whiteley Celebrates the Opening of Seven New Retailers

The Whiteley has reached a major milestone in its monumental eight-year journey, with seven retail brands officially opening their doors to the public. From acclaimed dining concepts to world-class fitness and cultural experiences, these launches mark a defining moment for Queensway as it undergoes an impressive £3 billion regeneration. The Whiteley has welcomed Third Space,… Read More >

26 February 2026