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A huge congratulations to Dr Catalina Ionita for completing her PhD studies 🥳. We were lucky enough to get a sneak peek into the findings back in May when we chatted about grassroots placemaking, urban activation & environmental resilience, amongst many other topics relating to Catalina's research. Her insights make for a fascinating read. If you missed it, you can catch the interview here ➡️: https://lnkd.in/etXAS_M2 Well done, Dr Ionita! Sheffield Hallam University Chapman Taylor Manchester School of Architecture (MSA) Women in Property North West Women in Property

Ekho Studio completes its first co-living project, The Apiary - a hive of activity in the capital, with concept and planning stages by Turner.Works and delivery by architects 5PA Architects https://ow.ly/92VO50SBkk7 📸 Stevie Campbell

Dome - the newest culinary concept at Desa Potato Head in Bali - features futuristic yet earthy aesthetics & sustainable design in collaboration with OMA: https://ow.ly/ukJj50Szuah

Could Belfast be the next investment hot spot for development? Michael Brown & Mark Rebbeck, directors at Altered/Space think potentially, yes, it could well be. In this week's interview we caught up with the duo to discuss two major regeneration projects currently happening in the North West region – Stanley Square, Sale, and Cockhedge, Warrington, in collaboration with SimpsonHaugh, Armstrong Projects LTD, and Sixteen Real Estate. Plus garnered their thoughts on the current state of the UK's high streets, where the key development opportunities lie further afield, and the biggest challenges faced in the property sector. Read the candid chat here ➡️ https://ow.ly/Xp0P50SzrNC #development #property #investment #regeneration

Shortlisted for her highly intricate and distinctive hand carving technicality, as well as her intrepid approach to materials, Halima Cassell is the 2024 winner of the Brookfield Property Craft Award. Here, we take a deeper dive into her practice: https://ow.ly/JLKq50SwSaK

Jan Erika mural collection for Muraspec fuses organic shape, vibrant colour, and mesmerising pattern: https://ow.ly/xYIJ50SxKqn #colour #pattern #design #art #wallcoverings

CDUK offers first look at new Corian® Design® collections inspired by nature's canvas: https://ow.ly/PFPR50SwRml

If you attended our recent seminar on Glasgow's Property Outlook, you may be interested to get involved in the below. For context, give our write-up a read here ➡️ https://lnkd.in/e5Sqv9h6 - featuring insight from panellists Mandy MacDonald, head of infrastructure and new development, Glasgow City Council & assistant head of Glasgow City Deal; Stephen Lewis, managing director, HFD PROPERTY GROUP LIMITED; Nicola Cameron, director - property joint ventures, University of Glasgow; and Andy Dale, DM group manager, Glasgow City Council.

Ultrafabrics' first bio based collection, Volar Bio, now features a 66% mix of recycled, rapidly renewable, and biobased content - all while maintaining the brand's signature durability. Discover more about this range, its scholarships, and the winner of The Ultrafabrics Sustainable Design Prize at New Designers, Ruth Glasheen: https://ow.ly/ihrB50StBfO

This week's interview is with Kathryn Mitchell, director, iDEA, on how a property search propelled the workplace concept for FinTech firm Conferma. Keen to find out more about the inspiration and material selections for this project, we sat down with Kathryn to discuss in more detail. During our chat, Kathryn also shared the exciting news that Intrinsic has been acquired by iDEA - becoming its dedicated Manchester office. You heard it here first! Read on to find out more about Conferma’s new HQ and stay tuned for what’s next to come from iDEA’s Manchester arm: https://ow.ly/XYjU50Svhvq