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A major new workplace has landed in Manchester.⁠
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SpaceInvader has completed a nearly 50,000 sq ft office interior for Virgin Media O2, spanning five floors of the net-zero Island building in the city’s central business district.⁠
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Designed around the culture, energy and identity of Manchester, the workspace combines high-performance environments with wellbeing-led design, supporting everything from contact centre operations to corporate teams and social collaboration.⁠
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Highlights include:⁠
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• 50,000 sq ft across five floors within the Island development⁠
• Floors inspired by Manchester culture — sport, science & industry, pop culture and music⁠
• A continuous “Ribbon of Oxygen” biophilic feature woven through the workspace⁠
• A new landmark staircase and social hub connecting teams vertically⁠
• Spaces designed for hybrid work, wellbeing and neurodiversity⁠
• Targeting BREEAM Outstanding and WELL Platinum⁠
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As SpaceInvader founder John Williams explains:⁠
“The co-creation sessions allowed us to develop a scheme that seamlessly combines brand identity with the culture of Manchester, delivering focused workspaces, collaborative environments and social settings designed for flexibility, accessibility and human connection.”⁠
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Discover the full project on Design Insider - link in our bio! ⁠
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#WorkplaceDesign #OfficeDesign #Manchester

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Candid conversations like this matter because progress in commercial interiors is rarely abstract. It shows up in who gets trusted with responsibility, who gets credited, and how clearly pathways to leadership are built.⁠
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Design Insider spoke with Tatiana Sheveleva (CHAPI DESIGN INC.), Kate Mooney (OCCA), Ana Moisin Bucătaru (Anamo Design Studio) and Rachel Trippier (f.r.a.), exploring what practical contribution looks like in studios today, and where change still needs to be made.⁠
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A recurring theme was access: opening up the full spectrum of practice to emerging designers, not just the “safe” parts. ⁠
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As Ana Moisin shared: “Giving means opening the full spectrum of practice to emerging designers… from concept and storytelling through technical detailing, procurement, and site delivery.”⁠
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That commitment to visibility and real responsibility was echoed by Kate Mooney, who spoke about offering “a seat at the table… exposure to clients… ownership of a budget… space to make decisions and learn.”⁠
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For Rachel Trippier, building stronger pathways comes down to “flexibility, clarity and respect”, with transparent progression, mentorship, and opportunities to lead visible projects, so ambition is supported rather than quietly tested.⁠
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And Tatiana Sheveleva widened the lens to the everyday habits that shape culture: mentoring, inclusive hiring, crediting contributors, and senior women actively sponsoring emerging talent to break closed networks and strengthen the work.⁠
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This is a conversation about the realities of practice now, and what the sector can commit to next, through systems that make opportunity visible, measurable and shared.⁠
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Read the full article 👉 Click on the grid link in our LinkinBio⁠
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hashtag#CommercialInteriors hashtag#InteriorDesign hashtag#WorkplaceDesign

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Candid conversations like this matter because progress in commercial interiors is rarely abstract. It shows up in who gets trusted with responsibility, who gets credited, and how clearly pathways to leadership are built.⁠
⁠
Design Insider spoke with Tatiana Sheveleva (CHAPI DESIGN INC.), Kate Mooney (OCCA), Ana Moisin Bucătaru (Anamo Design Studio) and Rachel Trippier (f.r.a.), exploring what practical contribution looks like in studios today, and where change still needs to be made.⁠
⁠
A recurring theme was access: opening up the full spectrum of practice to emerging designers, not just the “safe” parts. ⁠
⁠
As Ana Moisin shared: “Giving means opening the full spectrum of practice to emerging designers… from concept and storytelling through technical detailing, procurement, and site delivery.”⁠
⁠
That commitment to visibility and real responsibility was echoed by Kate Mooney, who spoke about offering “a seat at the table… exposure to clients… ownership of a budget… space to make decisions and learn.”⁠
⁠
For Rachel Trippier, building stronger pathways comes down to “flexibility, clarity and respect”, with transparent progression, mentorship, and opportunities to lead visible projects, so ambition is supported rather than quietly tested.⁠
⁠
And Tatiana Sheveleva widened the lens to the everyday habits that shape culture: mentoring, inclusive hiring, crediting contributors, and senior women actively sponsoring emerging talent to break closed networks and strengthen the work.⁠
⁠
This is a conversation about the realities of practice now, and what the sector can commit to next, through systems that make opportunity visible, measurable and shared.⁠
⁠
Read the full article 👉 Click on the grid link in our LinkinBio⁠
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hashtag#CommercialInteriors hashtag#InteriorDesign hashtag#WorkplaceDesign

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Taylor’s Classics has unveiled the new Sunburst Dining Chair, a striking addition to its Traditional Classics collection. Inspired by early 20th-century Art Deco geometry, its sculptural solid beech sunburst back creates a bold focal point for restaurants, bars and boutique hotels.⁠
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But this is more than a statement piece. With an ergonomic silhouette, upholstered drop-in seat and contract-ready construction, it’s designed for long dinners and high-traffic hospitality settings alike.⁠
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Discover more through the link in our bio - find the post and it will take you straight there! ⁠
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#HospitalityDesign #FurnitureDesign

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Taylor’s Classics has unveiled the new Sunburst Dining Chair, a striking addition to its Traditional Classics collection. Inspired by early 20th-century Art Deco geometry, its sculptural solid beech sunburst back creates a bold focal point for restaurants, bars and boutique hotels.⁠
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But this is more than a statement piece. With an ergonomic silhouette, upholstered drop-in seat and contract-ready construction, it’s designed for long dinners and high-traffic hospitality settings alike.⁠
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Discover more through the link in our bio - find the post and it will take you straight there! ⁠
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#HospitalityDesign #FurnitureDesign

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📣 Big congratulations to Ed Murray. 📣⁠
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Studio Moren has announced the promotion of Ed to Partner, marking a major milestone for the 70-strong architecture and interior design practice.⁠
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Having joined the studio as a graduate in 2007, Ed has played a key role in delivering landmark hospitality projects including The Westin London City and Hyde London City, while helping shape the studio’s strategic direction and growth.⁠
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We’re also proud to celebrate Ed as a Design Insider columnist, whose thoughtful perspectives on hospitality and adaptive reuse regularly inspire our readers.⁠
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Read all about on Design Insider - find the link in our bio! ⁠
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#StudioMoren #HospitalityDesign

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📣 Big congratulations to Ed Murray. 📣⁠
⁠
Studio Moren has announced the promotion of Ed to Partner, marking a major milestone for the 70-strong architecture and interior design practice.⁠
⁠
Having joined the studio as a graduate in 2007, Ed has played a key role in delivering landmark hospitality projects including The Westin London City and Hyde London City, while helping shape the studio’s strategic direction and growth.⁠
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We’re also proud to celebrate Ed as a Design Insider columnist, whose thoughtful perspectives on hospitality and adaptive reuse regularly inspire our readers.⁠
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Read all about on Design Insider - find the link in our bio! ⁠
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#StudioMoren #HospitalityDesign

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