As demand slowly returns for real-world experiences over online shopping, more retailers are investing in experiential design. This week, we spotlight a selection of head-turning store concepts that prove the high street isn't dead.

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For decades, we spoke mainly of how to eradicate them; now, many strains of bacteria are becoming powerful allies in the field of design. We explore how these microscopic organisms could be the key to a healthier, more sustainable future.

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Partner content | Combining safety and design aesthetics, Amtico has introduced Designers’ Choice laying patterns to the Signature 36+ collection, allowing specifiers to craft beautiful floors with the added benefit of slip resistance.

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A collaboration between terrazzo specialist Diespeker and garden designer Tom Massey, the Rubblazzo 'Made of London' collection salvages rubble from demolished buildings across the city, offering an ultra-low carbon alternative to cement.

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Designed by Ippolito Fleitz Group, this treetop office brings a playful spirit to the modern world of work. A copper facade meets plush pink alcoves and verdant planting for a flexible, multi-zone landscape built for agile working.

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The successful city is cultural, relevant and constantly evolving. But with the potential for smart cities going largely untapped, architect and urbanist Madeleine Kessler explores how integrated technology could revolutionise urban living.

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Partner content | Serving as a hybrid between a collaboration, meeting and desk chair, Brunner UK introduces Ray Work, a new addition to the popular Ray collection that intuitively adjusts to the user.

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Partner content | Celebrating Ultrafabrics’ 25th anniversary, innovation meets tradition as the popular Ultraleather collection is reimagined with fresh new colours and more sustainable ingredients, including renewable beech wood.

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Within the heritage-rich hub of bucolic Burgundy, hospitality brand Mama Shelter marks its 15th anniversary with a playful new hotel in Dijon, designed by Benjamin El Doghaïli.

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In the next instalment of our Positive Impact series, designer and author Chloe Bullock explains how vegan design could lead us to a more sustainable future, posing the question: can we let go of some profit in favour of purpose and ethics?

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Taking inspiration from their iconic branding, Ritter Sport Choco's new HQ - designed by Ippolito Fleitz Group - pays homage to the German chocolatier's bold identity, with vibrant colour blocking and even a set of Wonka-esque chocolate fountains.

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Partner content | Conceived by Norwegian design duo Skogstad & Wærnes, Fora Form presents playful Scandi design with BUD - a vibrant chair collection combining a sculptural form with flexible modern usage.

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Partner content | Combining cutting-edge printing techniques with its signature sound absorption, Autex Acoustics presents the Surface Finishes collection, designed to overcome the expense and inflexibility of conventional materials.

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Spaces to bookmark: from Beijing to Brooklyn, we explore a handful of creative libraries and design-led environments dedicated to all things books.

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Concrete has an image problem. As part of our recurring Fast Forward series, we explore why the much-maligned material isn’t necessarily the villain of design.

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Perhaps one of the greatest examples of urban redevelopment in the UK, the once notorious King's Cross is now a well-heeled London district. Joining the neighbourhood is an amenity-led BTR project by Conran and Partners, inspired by boutique hotels.

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Self-described as ‘a tech company with a creative heart’, WeTransfer’s new Netherlands HQ – conceived by Woodalls Design – employs bespoke local craftmanship and integrated technology for a multi-functional workspace that fosters connectivity.

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Transforming a much-loved fixture of Berlin's counterculture, Fotografiska New York opens its fourth international gallery. A former artists' squat, the graffitied walls are now home to a mixed-use cultural hub, re-envisioned by Studio Aisslinger.

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Partner content | @modulyssuk has introduced a new bespoke soft flooring service, offering architects and designers the opportunity to craft their own custom designs using cutting-edge Chromojet printing technology.

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Celebrating two decades of innovation, 2024 marks the milestone 20th edition of Mix Awards – the leading awards programme for commercial interior design.

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