Projects
Office Design Expert: What it really takes to bring a company’s dream office to life
In this exclusive Q&A, Sarah Edwards, Project Director at Oktra, explores how workplace design is evolving beyond functionality to support culture, flexibility and human connection. From stakeholder collaboration and sustainability to the realities of hybrid working, Sarah shares insight into how Oktra is shaping workplaces designed for both people and performance. PaySafe London 1. Sarah,… Read More >
Gensler completes transformation of Helical and Orion’s 100 New Bridge Street
Global architecture and design firm Gensler has completed the repositioning of 100 New Bridge Street, a landmark City of London office building. Designed for Helical, the Central London real estate developer, and a vehicle managed by Orion Capital Partners, 100 New Bridge Street is located between St. Paul’s and Blackfriars. The scheme reimagines the existing… Read More >
Nuru Marrakech: A Story of Place, Heritage and Contemporary Hospitality
Adẹ̀ kọ́ & Co. has been appointed to design Nuru Marrakech, a new boutique riad hotel in the historic Medina of Marrakech, developed and operated by Nuraya Collection and scheduled to open in Fall 2028. Set within one of the world’s most culturally rich and storied urban landscapes, Nuru Marrakech will be a 23-room boutique… Read More >
Designing Atmosphere: Chelsom on the Launch of PORTABLES
As Chelsom approaches its 80th anniversary, the launch of PORTABLES marks a significant evolution for the hospitality lighting specialist. Designed specifically for hotels, bars, restaurants and cruise environments, the new cordless collection combines decorative character with hospitality-grade performance. In this exclusive Q&A, Will Chelsom, Managing Director at Chelsom, discusses the thinking behind the collection, the… Read More >
Design Studio f.r.a. to Create Wayfinding for Huddersfield’s Our Cultural Heart
f.r.a., an award winning and B Corp certified design studio, has been appointed by Kirklees Council to provide the wayfinding design masterplan for Our Cultural Heart, a new centrepiece for Huddersfield and the wider Kirklees district. Our Cultural Heart is set in Huddersfield’s town centre and will see the former retail destination transformed into a… Read More >
Tim Groom Architects Unveil The Bower at Hyll Hotel, Cotswolds – opening 2027
Tim Groom Architects (TGA) has announced its latest project, The Bower at Hyll Hotel, a new purpose-built venue for weddings, gatherings and private dining, set within the 60-acre grounds of the acclaimed Hyll Hotel in the Cotswolds. Scheduled to open in early 2027, the building is conceived as a contemporary addition to the landscape, shaped… Read More >
Louis Vuitton Le Café : A Spatial Journey Between Brand and Culture in Beijing
Louis Vuitton Le Café in Sanlitun, Beijing, designed by Astet Studio, explores travel as a mental and emotional condition rather than a purely physical act. Addressing a new generation of consumers shaped by digital culture, yet still deeply reliant on physical environments to truly experience a brand, the project transforms the café into an experiential… Read More >
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 >
Salford’s Buile Hill Mansion begins new hospitality chapter, with beautiful and refined interiors by SpaceInvader
Buile Hill Mansion, set in the grounds of Salford’s Buile Hill Park, had been derelict for 25 years before Salford City Council led an £11m transformation to bring the Grade II-listed building back into use as a café, bar and series of events spaces, aimed specifically at the weddings market, as well as making it… Read More >
f.r.a. Designs Wayfinding and Placemaking for Starlight’s Lighthaus Liverpool BTR Development
Award-winning design studio f.r.a. has completed the wayfinding and placemaking for Lighthaus Liverpool, a new build-to-rent (BTR) development by Starlight Investments (“Starlight”), located within the Liverpool Waters regeneration area. Liverpool continues to establish itself as one of the UK’s most dynamic rental housing markets, with Lighthaus providing 278 new homes on the city’s historic waterfront. Completed at the end of 2025,… Read More >
Design Command Refurbishes David’s Café, Creating a Warm and Inviting Community Space in Letchworth Garden City
Letchworth Garden City-based interior design studio Design Command has completed the refurbishment of David’s Café, a much-loved independent café and shop at the heart of the local community. The redesigned space brings together the café and retail offer, creating a cohesive and welcoming environment where visitors can settle in with a coffee, browse books and… Read More >
THDP Completes Transformation of Dom Pedro Vilamoura into Hyatt Regency Vilamoura Algarve
THDP has completed the transformation of the former Dom Pedro Vilamoura Hotel into the newly opened Hyatt Regency Vilamoura, now welcoming guests as one of the Algarve’s latest upscale hospitality destinations. Delivered in collaboration with DETAILS, the project repositions the property through a comprehensive redesign of guest rooms, suites, public areas and food and beverage… Read More >
A ‘Village of a Million People’ for Knowledge and Connection
Located on the third floor of the i8 Building in one of Munich’s most dynamic emerging districts, LinkedIn’s Munich office reimagines the workplace as a “Millionendorf” – a village of a million people. This phrase – affectionately used by local residents – describes the city’s village-like intimacy despite its scale. The design is… Read More >