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The Business – May/June 2025

The latest news from the design sector

Diary – June/July 2025

The pick of the events coming up over the next few months

Project: Thirdway Interiors / Fenwick, London

Blending modern elements with the store’s storied past has created varied office environments that cater to diverse working styles and neurodiversity needs.

Lighting Focus: Opinion piece

Humankind has historically understood the importance of lighting, but its ubiquity has made us complacent, says Jonathan Rush. We need greater understanding of its relationship with human body and mind, he argues, and a more democratic approach to good lighting

If Only… we could bottle fleeting moments and revisit them any time

…and revisit them at any time, reliving emotions and sensations.

Project: Gensler / Virgin Media O2 HQ, London

The purpose-built headquarters was designed with connectivity, inclusivity and sustainability at its core.

Benin – Stepping into the Spotlight

With its participation at the Venice Biennale, a new National Assembly under construction, and a quartet of new museums in architectural planning, the West African nation of Benin is an emerging name on the cultural and design scene.

Light+Tech: Bioluminescent light sources

Bioluminescent light sources offer environmental advantages because they don’t require electrical power, minimise light pollution, and are self-replenishing under the right conditions. Jill Entwistle reports

Brief Encounters – BEAM Hertford

When planning a cultural hub, the scale of facilities makes a huge difference to viability. But the atmosphere and welcome are what wins hearts and minds. Veronica Simpson beams to Hertford’s new multi-purpose venue.