July/August 2025 REPORTER


011 Reporter FX’s annual black-tie dinner and awards ceremony returns in November


012 The Business The latest news from the design sector


016 Top Ten The best new products to come to market


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


021 One to Watch Meet Brighton-based DLSM Studio


022 Profile Rachel Basha, the founder and CEO of Basha-Franklin, speaks about her career to date and leadership style


PROJECTS


026 SpaceInvader / Overbury, Chancery Place, Manchester A Manchester-based agency has designed the new ofice interior for a fit-out and refurbishment specialist


030 Gensler / Etsy, Dublin, Ireland A new European hub for an e-commerce brand features craftsmanship from Irish artisans and a dedicated focus on sustainability


FEATURES


034 Radical Thinking Jasper Sanders on how his career began, modernist pioneers, and the Pantone colour Mocha Mousse…


037 Brief Encounters Veronica Simpson dives into the Design Museum’s celebration of swimwear and pool culture


040 Brief Encounters A tribute to the commitment of a cohousing group and the architect who helped them realise their dreams


044 FX Awards 2025 Meet this year’s judges


058 David Hockney Exhibition The Fondation Louis Vuitton brings together more than 400 of the artist’s works


064 Women in Design Leadership Veronica Simpson talks to three leading figures who are excelling in their fields


072 Inclusive City Unveiling a new generation of space-enhancing, inclusive interventions


This image The luxury hotel House of Gods, located in Glasgow’s Merchant City


FOCUS


046 Bar & Leisure Toby Maxwell explores a series of standout projects that showcase how bold spatial thinking and atmosphere-led design can define not just a venue, but the whole visitor experience


TECH SPEC


081 Light + Tech Jill Entwistle takes a look at what was new at this year’s Euroluce, plus several schemes that use red, and warm temperature, light to powerful effect


BACK PAGE


098 If Only… Our work environment could easily adapt to meet everyone’s needs


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