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An Ambitious Expo 2025 in Osaka

As Expo 2025 Osaka draws to a close after a six-month stint on Yumeshima Island, and a full month since my visit, it’s still hard to fathom the sheer scale, ambition, and contrasts that the event has to offer.   Architecture meets exhibition design throughout, with 188 pavilions – 152 of them international showings – themselves… Read More >

20 October 2025

Chase Erwin Lunch & Learn: Translating Quiet Luxury for the Contract Market

During an engaging Lunch & Learn hosted by Chase Erwin, designers explored how the brand’s quiet luxury and refined craftsmanship are strengthened through its position within The Panaz Group. Known for its layering of textures, natural inspiration, and delicate colour palette, Chase Erwin embodies understated elegance. Traditionally rooted in residential design, its aesthetic is now… Read More >

17 October 2025

HollandGreen Designs Tranquil Pilates Studio in the Grounds of Rosewood Manor

Award-winning multidisciplinary Design Practice HollandGreen has completed a bespoke Pilates studio within the grounds of Rosewood Manor in the Cotswolds. The new building provides a serene setting for both the owner’s personal practice and growing business. Naturally, HollandGreen also designed the studio to complement the historic architecture of the main house, which is built from traditional… Read More >

17 October 2025

Harrison Spinks, Luxury Bedmaker’s 2025 Impact Report

Fifth-generation luxury bedmaker, Harrison Spinks, has published its 2025 Impact Report, which celebrates record progress in sustainability and social impact, including reducing emissions, planting thousands of trees and handcrafting hundreds of beds for children in poverty.  They’ve also enjoyed some recent awards success:  NBF Bed Manufacturer of the Year: won for the second consecutive year and the fifth… Read More >

17 October 2025

dMFK launches ‘Downstairs at dMFK’, a Creative Hub for Suppliers and Makers

Beneath its award-winning London headquarters at 76 Charlotte Street, dMFK has transformed a lightless basement into ‘Downstairs at dMFK’ – a living sample library designed to showcase innovative products, strengthen relationships with pioneering suppliers and immerse the studio’s growing team in material exploration. Blurring the line between office, gallery and party place, the new spaces… Read More >

16 October 2025

Nobu Hotel Los Cabos Blends Art, Design & Travel in Immersive “On Exhibition” Event

This week-long immersive art experience explores “A Sense of Belonging” through live demonstrations, timeless artworks, and opportunities for guests to take home one-of-a-kind pieces. Crafted and cultivated by world-famous Japanese chef, Chef Nobu Matsuhisa, and co-founders Robert De Niro, and Meir Teper, the Nobu Hotel and Residences Los Cabos concept brings both an illuminating and one-of-a-kind experience… Read More >

16 October 2025

Quickfire 10 with Kate Mitchell: NEWH Scholarship Awards

Ahead of the NEWH UK Fundraiser and Scholarship Awards, we caught up with Kate Mitchell, Scholarship Director and Commercial Lead at Timorous Beasties, for a Quickfire 10 (ish) on NEWH’s mission, the power of scholarships, and why this charity-driven network is shaping the next generation of hospitality talent. This yearth NEWH UK Fundraiser and Scholarship Awards… Read More >

15 October 2025

MoreySmith Bolsters Senior Team Across Architecture & Interior Design Divisions

Award-winning design and architecture studio MoreySmith is delighted to announce the return of Lesley Kelly as Director of Architecture and the appointment of Previn Naidoo as Senior Architect, strengthening the studio’s expanding architectural team. Additionally, Hannah James has been promoted to Senior Interior Designer. Lesley Kelly Returns as Director of Architecture Lesley Kelly has rejoined… Read More >

15 October 2025

Curtis Furniture Completes on Two Voco Hotel Projects for IHG Hotels & Resorts

Hotel bedroom furniture manufacturer Curtis Furniture has completed a major fit-out across two hotels in the IHG Hotels & Resorts (IHG) franchise, with each having undergone a major refurbishment and rebranding transformation. The hotels, located in Fareham and Southampton, are operated by Valor Hospitality and are part of IHG’s voco brand. As part of the… Read More >

10 October 2025