Marcus Götschl was one of the exciting new discoveries at this year's SaloneSatellite in Milan. In this interview, he tells us why he is fascinated by sophisticated designs and when design becomes relevant to him.

He leads interviews and designs situations: A conversation with the young German designer Silvio Rebholz.

Judith Burgard studies industrial design at the Burg Giebichenstein University of Art and Design Halle and has designed the "Instant" furniture series. Hot water is used to give it the final shape. We asked her how the design process works and what characteristics the wood-based material for the "brewing furniture" must have.

The design office OMC°C is presenting the socio-ecological project ‘Schattengrün’ (Shadow Green) as part of the Frankfurt Rhine-Main region's World Design Capital 2026 programme. This project enables facades to be greened in an uncomplicated and participatory manner.

As a full-service provider of modern office concepts, König + Neurath has been shaping the working environments of tomorrow for 100 years. The team supports architects throughout the entire furnishing process with expertise and digital tools for a holistic design process.

The Dutch architectural firm MVRDV has released CarbonSpace, an open-source software programme available for free public use. It is designed to help reduce carbon emissions right from the first step of the design process.

The semester project “now_unsealed” by students of the Integrative Design course at the Offenbach University of Art and Design addresses urgent environmental issues such as climate change, resource consumption and soil sealing. We present a selection of the projects.

From 2 November 2025 to 15 March 2026, the Kunstmuseen Krefeld will present the first major retrospective in Germany on the œuvre of French architect and designer Charlotte Perriand with the exhibition ‘Charlotte Perriand. L'Art d'habiter / The Art of Living’.

In our series "Spotlight on Women Architects", we regularly present the work of female architects – such as Louisa Hutton, whose buildings often have a manifesto-like character. They are statements about the respective topological, social and temporal situation.

In our series “Spotlight on Women Architects”, we regularly present the work of female architects – like that of Mariam Issoufou, whose work is drawing attention to African architecture.

In our series “Spotlight: Architects” we regularly present the work of architects – for example, the projects by Kim Le Roux and Margit Sichrovsky, who integrate circular planning and building into their work.

Object Carpet floor coverings characterise the ‘Meeting Suites by Bene’ in Vienna with their diverse structures, colours and textures. Creative, robust and environmentally conscious, they provide the ideal basis for a modern working environment.

Christian Haas has created the new ‘Vea’ tap collection for Villeroy & Boch, combining modern technology with traditional craftsmanship. In this interview, he tells us what is important in bathroom design today.

Arper has equipped the restaurant ‘The Roof Cortina’ in the ski resort of Cortina d'Ampezzo with the sustainable ‘Catifa Carta’ chairs by Lievore Altherr Molina.

How should a modern office be designed to boost creativity and productivity? Pedrali creates versatile furniture collections for agile spaces that can be easily adapted to suit any need.

Bach Arquitectes is currently showcasing how a former auditorium can be transformed into an impressive space dedicated to audiovisual formats for the renowned Museo Nacional Centro de Arte Reina Sofía art museum in Madrid.

The world's leading trade fair for lighting and building services technology invites visitors to Frankfurt from 8 to 13 March 2026 to showcase the latest developments in the industry. Particularly visionary concepts will be honoured with the Designplus Award by Light + Building.

Stephanie Thatenhorst's designs are bold and surprising, featuring unusual combinations of colours, shapes, materials and styles. Yet her work never feels overloaded or overwhelming – in fact, her interior design projects are inviting and people-oriented.

A visit to the V&A East Storehouse by Diller Scofidio + Renfro, whose clarity questions what a museum can be today – and who has the authority to interpret its contents.

This year, Stylepark is a media partner and member of the jury for the DAM Preis for Architecture in Germany. The five finalists have been selected, and the award ceremony will take place at the end of January 2026 at the German Architecture Museum in Frankfurt am Main. In this interview, Executive Director Peter Cachola Schmal gives us insights into the decision-making process, situates the current building culture and recalls special buildings.

Munich, Cologne, Berlin: three cities in which five buildings were selected as finalists by the jury of the DAM Preis 2026. But no award ceremony without a site visit, so it was time to pack our bags and head off! Stylepark is this year's media partner as well as part of the jury and had the honour of accompanying the group. What did we experience and which projects are involved?

The architectural office etal. has received several awards and nominations for its first new construction project, Görzer Straße 128 in Munich, including the current DAM Prize 2026. We spoke with Gesche Bengtsson, Elena Masla and Zora Syren about the social housing project constructed using timber.

The Spore Haus receives the DAM Preis 2025. With floor-to-ceiling windows, the cultural and educational centre opens up to the busy street and red bricks define the façade of the new building by AFF Architekten. A peaceful garden stretches out behind the building. Sven Fröhlich and Ulrike Dix explain the concept.

One hundred years ago, an ambitious programme to modernise the city of Frankfurt was launched. It remains exemplary to this day. We spoke to Christina Treutlein about historical concepts and current inspirations.

The Museum Angewandte Kunst recently opened two exhibitions: ‘What was the New Frankfurt? Key questions about the urban planning programme of the 1920s’ and ’Yes, we care. The New Frankfurt and the question of the common good’.

To mark the 100th anniversary of the design movement ‘Das Neue Frankfurt’, the Museum Angewandte Kunst is focusing its annual programme on its revolutionary ideas and highlighting their great relevance to our present day.

“Design for Democracy. Atmospheres for a better life” is the slogan the City of Frankfurt/Main and Rhine-Main region have adopted in a bid to become “World Design Capital 2026.” Prof. Matthias Wagner K, Director of Frankfurt’s Museum Angewandte Kunst, is heading the bid. He explains the concept behind it in this interview.