Projects
The Human Touch: How South African Craft Offers an AI Antidote
Is this the most concentrated argument yet for South Africa’s place in the global design conversation? We take you inside an award-winning room that makes the case for design from the tip of Africa… A new meeting and conferencing space in Johannesburg, designed by Clout/SA in collaboration with Proportion Design Studio, brings together more than… Read More >
Heritage Reimagined: Bespoke Glass Breathes New Life into a Historic Landmark
As Britain’s hospitality sector continues to embrace adaptive reuse, some of the country’s most compelling hotel developments are emerging not from new-build sites, but from the sensitive transformation of historic buildings. These projects present architects, designers and specialist contractors with a unique challenge: how do you preserve the integrity of a listed building while delivering… Read More >
Motive creates a playful new London headquarters for AI-powered clinical research company Lindus
Award-winning creative consultancy Motive has transformed the London headquarters of Lindus into a vibrant brand-led workplace that reflects the company’s mission to transform clinical trials through AI, while celebrating the humour and humanity at the heart of its culture. Motive is an award-winning creative consultancy specialising in brand-led workplace transformation and immersive spatial storytelling. Founded… Read More >
Hypnos Brings Restorative Sleep to Zannier Île de Bendor
Located just 300 metres off the coast of Bandol, Provence, Zannier Île de Bendor marks the revival of one of the Côte d’Azur’s most distinctive private islands. Originally brought to life by entrepreneur Paul Ricard in the 1950s as a destination centred around art, hospitality and Mediterranean living, the seven-hectare island has now entered a… Read More >
Why Brick-and-mortar is Turning to Sensory Design: Jolie Unveils Selfridges Manchester Project
London, Manchester, and New York-based design studio Jolie is proud to unveil its first retail project, partnering with 4th & Reckless to deliver an elevated, permanent concession space within Selfridges Manchester. Jolie’s roots are inseparable from Founder Franky Rousell’s own story. Born with profound hearing loss, she grew up learning to interpret the world differently-feeling… Read More >
Come over to our place: LESTRANGE welcomes visitors to The Apartment, a new retail concept designed by Tabitha Isobel
LESTRANGE, the premium British clothing brand for the discerning man, has opened The Apartment, a new retail concept in London designed by interior design studio Tabitha Isobel. Marking a new chapter for the brand, the 30sqm space reimagines the role of bricks and mortar retail, translating LESTRANGE’s considered approach to design, craftsmanship and longevity to… Read More >
Harrison Spinks Unveils New Wildwood Collection
Fifth-generation British bedmaker, Harrison Spinks, is launching The Wildwood Collection – a new range designed to offer an accessible introduction to its handcrafted mattresses, combining natural comfort, expert craftsmanship and exceptional value. Harrison Spinks Bramble 2000 Mattress Inspired by the calm and character of the woodland, The Wildwood Collection comprises three turn-free mattresses, each reflecting… Read More >
Chef Stuart Ralston’s Lyla Unveils Thoughtfully Designed Guest Rooms at Edinburgh Townhouse
Chef Stuart Ralston’s Michelin-starred Lyla restaurant in Edinburgh has unveiled four beautifully designed guest bedrooms within the adjoining Georgian townhouse, marking the next chapter in the Lyla experience as Ralston continues his pursuit of a second Michelin star. Located on Royal Terrace, the former 21212 townhouse has been thoughtfully reimagined by Glasgow-based interior architects Scarinish… Read More >
Could a Staircase Heal the Mind? Inside Anamo Design Studio’s Ascension Competition Entry
Anamo Design Studio has released details of Ascension, a competition entry that proposes a radical rethinking of wellness architecture for urban environments. The project challenges the hospitality and design industries to move beyond the spa corridor and the sleep suite, positioning the built environment itself as an instrument of psychological recovery. At its centre is a… Read More >
BOOM! Nissen Richards Studio completes exhibition on children and architecture for National Museum – Architecture, Oslo
Nissen Richards Studio has designed BOOM! – an exhibition exploring the impact of the post-war baby boom on Norwegian architecture for the National Museum – Architecture in Oslo. The exhibition, which runs till 9 August, is the first to open at the museum since it closed for refurbishment in 2023. Route to entrance Background From… Read More >
Charred vaults, ceremonial halls and a buried river: Carter Owers Studio reimagines the interiors of Skinners’ Hall as 8½ London
Skinners’ Hall has reopened as 8½ London following the first major refurbishment in three decades. Reimagined as a contemporary hospitality and events venue, the transformation follows a four-year programme of restoration by interior design studio Carter Owers Studio, working in parallel with architectural interventions led by 6a architects. With over 20 years of experience designing… Read More >
How Do You Build a Global Brand Without Copying Yourself? Holly Hallam Has an Answer.
The strongest hospitality brands aren’t the ones you recognise because every location looks identical. They’re the ones that feel unmistakably themselves, wherever they open. That’s exactly the balancing act Holly Hallam and the team at DLSM Studio have been refining through NAC’s expansion across the Middle East. In this exclusive Design Insider interview, Holly discusses why… Read More >
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 >