We collaborated with Gustafs Scandinavia, a manufacturer of wooden acoustic panels, to create the digital magazine Stories, a series of regular articles about architecture and interiors, exploring natural materials, acoustics and the creation of safe and harmonious environments.

For this story, we interviewed eminent Swedish architect Gert Wingårdh to talk through what inspired him in his design for the Spira Cultural Centre. A decade after it opened its doors to the public, Gert discussed the design elements that make this building a total experience.

Underpinned by Axalta’s expertise in the coatings industry, Axalta’s ColourDesign Library features articles focused on people, projects, places and ideas to inspire and inform around the subject of colour.

For this article, we caught up with Gill Lambert of architects AOC (Agents of Change) to find out how colour informed the design of the exhibition space at the UK’s first national museum dedicated to creativity and young people. Launched in summer 2023, the brief for Young V&A was to design ‘the most joyful museum experience in the world’.

For their digital magazine, Gustafs Scandinavia wanted to showcase the use of natural materials in the remodelling of the Royal College of Surgeons in London by architects Hawkins\Brown.

We worked with photographer Luke Hayes to create a video interview with architect Rob Burrows about this beautifully redesigned building. We also wrote an article to sit alongside that included key quotes from the interview and some further details about the remodelling.

Roca Life is a consumer-focused blog that presents a monthly selection of articles with ideas and tips for designing a bathroom space. Whether a quick refresh or a full refurbishment, we write articles to give the homeowner the inspiration they need to enjoy the most personal space in their home. Many of the articles also have value for designers.

Example articles include ‘Creating textural patterns and surfaces’, ‘Design a family-friendly bathroom’ and ‘Tips: Creating the ultimate shower space.’

Gustafs Scandinavia’s digital magazine features different voices, projects and articles to inspire and inform.

For this story, we interviewed Andrew Waugh, director of Waugh Thistleton Architects, who spoke about his long standing appreciation of wood. He talked about how it is a supremely versatile building material, why it can help in the fight to lessen our carbon footprint, as well as achieving a sense of wellbeing and harmony.

For Axalta’s ColourDesign Library, we travel worldwide to explore and investigate the many facets of colour and texture, sharing stories relating to colour and culture, history, art, science, technology, sustainability and wellbeing.

For this article, we spoke to Lynn Lindley of Arcadis IBI Group about the surprising role of colour in shaping the design of new mental healthcare facilities.