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Sustainable interior design is a series of better decisions
Sustainable interior design is shaped by decisions about what to retain, how spaces adapt and where materials go next. We explore how circular thinking is changing practice.
Why workplace design should begin with understanding the business
Effective workplace design begins with understanding how an organisation works, communicates and develops, before those insights are translated into space.
Two Manchester workplaces progress to the BCO National Awards 2026
Two SpaceInvader-designed Manchester workplaces have progressed to the BCO National Awards 2026, demonstrating distinct approaches to reuse, flexibility and people-focused design.
Six Months On: Reflecting on SpaceInvader's B Corp Journey
Six months after achieving B Corp certification, John Williams reflects on responsible design, business accountability and creating positive impact through design.
Manchester welcomes its first Aloft by Marriott Hotel
Manchester's first Aloft by Marriott hotel has officially opened at Deansgate, marking a significant milestone for the project team and a new addition to the city's growing hospitality sector.
What everyday objects can teach us about good design
From umbrellas to backpacks, everyday products reveal valuable lessons about durability, functionality and user-centred design that apply across every design discipline.
Virgin Media O2's Manchester HQ demonstrates the impact of people-centred workplace design
Discover how SpaceInvader designed Virgin Media O2's Manchester HQ, creating a workplace that supports wellbeing, collaboration and flexibility while driving employee engagement and workplace attendance.
Why human experience still matters in the age of AI
From visualisation and research to hospitality and workplace design, AI is transforming the built environment. But can technology ever replace the human insight that underpins successful design?
Team SpaceInvader supports Alzheimer's Society at the Great Manchester Run
Team SpaceInvader represented the studio at the AJ Bell Great Manchester Run, raising more than £3,750 for Alzheimer's Society and supporting vital dementia research.
Storytelling and the art of creating a sense of place in Hospitality design
Featured in Sleeper Magazine, Hilton London Bankside demonstrates how storytelling can shape memorable hospitality experiences through local context, materiality, artwork and design detail.
Stockroom shortlisted for Project of the Year at the Mix Awards 2026
Stockroom, the £14.5m cultural hub delivered for Stockport Council, has been shortlisted for Project of the Year - Public Sector & Cultural Interiors at the Mix Awards 2026, recognising its contribution to civic design, regeneration and community engagement.
Why biophilic design is about more than plants
Following Clerkenwell Design Week 2026, SpaceInvader's Sarah Dabbs reflects on how biophilic design is evolving beyond greenery and aesthetics towards wellbeing, neurodiversity, sustainability and measurable environmental outcomes.
SpaceInvader’s Imogen Woodage and Jenny Crossland named Design Insider Ambassadors for 2026
SpaceInvader’s Imogen Woodage and Jenny Crossland have been announced as Design Insider Ambassadors for 2026, joining a selected group of commercial interiors voices shaping conversations across hospitality, workplace, stadia and branding-led design.
SpaceInvader joins the conversation on the Future of Biophilic Design at Clerkenwell Design Week 2026
SpaceInvader Studio Operations Director Sarah Dabbs will join Design Dialogues by Design Milk at Clerkenwell Design Week 2026 to discuss biophilic design, workplace wellbeing and nature-integrated commercial interiors alongside KPF and Oliver Heath Design Studio.
Buile Hill Mansion reopens as a new hospitality and community destination in Salford
Buile Hill Mansion has reopened following a major restoration project that transforms the Grade II-listed Salford landmark into a new hospitality and community destination. Designed by SpaceInvader alongside Buttress and Salford City Council, the interiors balance heritage restoration with contemporary hospitality design across café, event and public spaces.
SpaceInvader projects recognised across three categories at the BCO Northern Awards
SpaceInvader projects The Renold Building and Chancery Place were recognised across three categories at this year’s BCO Northern Awards.
Three BCO Shortlisted Projects Shaping Workplace Design
A look at three BCO shortlisted projects in Manchester, and what they reveal about the future of workplace design.
North West Insider Media retrofit roundtable highlights shift towards experience led design
John Williams joins Insider Media’s North West retrofit roundtable, exploring how successful projects go beyond technical upgrades to create places people choose to use.
New Penthouse at The Medlock Manchester is redefining private luxury in hotel design
The penthouse at The Medlock Radisson Blu Hotel in Manchester introduces a more private, flexible and elevated approach to luxury hospitality.
Inclusive design and belonging beyond a one size fits all approach
Inclusive design is evolving beyond compliance. Insights from Material Source’s EDIB roundtable, featuring SpaceInvader’s James Lait, explore how spaces can better support diverse needs and a true sense of belonging.
