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OCTOBER 2026 | THE COLLECTIVE SPRIT

Dear friends,
Life at Albion Nord is full of exciting projects, wonderful people and inspiring discoveries, but in the whirlwind of studio life, we rarely get the chance to share the magic behind the scenes. So we thought it was time to let you into our world a little more.
For me, one of the greatest joys of design is working alongside extraordinary people. From makers and craftspeople, to our wonderful clients and the talented designers within our team. I truly believe the rooms we create carry the energy of everyone who has contributed to them, from centuries past to the present day. Behind every beautiful space is a village of people, each bringing their own skill, story and spirit.
And there is no better example of this than the Turnell & Gigon Group Drawing Room by Albion Nord at WOW!house, brought to life by Barr Build and an extraordinary collective of makers, artists and designers. And that same spirit is alive within our studio too. We’re delighted to formally introduce Hero Dalrymple and Rebecca Floyd as our new Creative Directors. Anthony, Ben, Ottalie and I couldn’t be happier to be working alongside them for this exciting new chapter. We can’t wait to share more of the journey with you and hope that this little glimpse into our world brings a little joy and inspiration into yours too.
With Love,
Milly x
Albion Nord Co Founder

TALK | Craft Week: Why Craft Matters

To celebrate Craft Week, Cox London invited our Creative Director, Ottalie Stride, and other panellists to join a discussion on ‘Hands and Heritage: Why Craft Skills Matter More Than Ever’. The talk was hosted at their showroom on the Pimlico Road alongside an exhibition called ‘In Our Hands’, showcasing the works of some of their makers and a diverse selection of the Young Craft Citizens from the Crafts Council.

TRAVEL | The City of Water: Venice Site Visit

Due to the nature of our work, we are very fortunate to spend so much time surrounded by beautiful things and in spectacular surroundings – a recent site visit to Venice was no exception to this. In fact, it surpassed all expectations.

TRAVEL | In Fair Verona: Sourcing Stone & Marble

When it comes to sourcing stone and marble, there is no place like Verona. The city is at the centre of the world’s marble trade, and at least once a quarter we venture over there to explore its wonderful mass of vast stone yards, full of exquisite marble that you won’t be able to find anywhere in London, if not the world.