ARCHITECTURE Monomade in Tokyo12/25/2013In Tokyo “urban manufacturing” is not just some post-economic crisis slogan, but lived practice day in day out. In Taitō, one of the oldest districts, furniture, bags, paper lanterns and silver tea-ceremony vessels are being made in tiny workshops – and often by craftsmen seated on the floor in the traditional Japanese style.
MAGAZINE Stark contrasts5/22/2012Looking back again at the Salone del Mobile in Milan – and it is the black-and-white contrasts that really stand out, bringing an Sixties aesthetics to mind.
MAGAZINE On set in paradise5/10/2012For one week a year, during the Salone del Mobile, Milan becomes a fairground, springboard and experimental lab all rolled into one. But with a little luck, there is indeed a small piece of paradise to be found somewhere in this rowdy setting. Taking a systematic approach to the fair won't help you here, but a passion for discovery just might.
HOTEL Boundless pleasure7/8/2021Light, luxury and fluid transitions: Patricia Urquiola has created a modern retreat with the hotel "Il Sereno Lago di Como", which was recently expanded with an exclusive penthouse suite.
DESIGN High above7/10/2020Sebastian Herkner combines elegant design, craftsmanship and functionality into a harmonious ensemble for a model apartment in the Frankfurt skyscraper One Forty West.
PORTRAIT Boundless creativity4/29/2020“We have a great urge to experiment,” says Yael Mer. She and Shay Alkalay founded the studio “Raw Edges” back in 2007 and have been coming up with unusual approaches in design ever since.
SALONE DEL MOBILE 2019 Revival vs. Innovation4/25/2019The grand review: These are the trends and highlights of this year's Milan furniture fair.
SALONE DEL MOBILE 2018 A touch of new objectivity5/10/2018Quo vadis, furniture design? This year’s Salone del Mobile reveals a few ideas. An analysis in our glance back at the fair.
SALONE DEL MOBILE 2018 Impressions of the Salone del Mobile 20184/22/2018You didn't make it to Salone del Mobile 2018? Never mind! Stylepark brings you the impressions of the trade fair and the showrooms in Milan on your monitor.
SALONE DEL MOBILE 2017 New tables: From material fetish to the Zen factor4/11/2017Be they short or long of leg, simply unique or extravagant: there’s no end to the variety of tables in Milan.
SALONE DEL MOBILE 2017 Strapped it up outdoors4/10/2017Be it chairs with playful wickerwork, large modular sofas, or colorful lightweights – when it comes to outdoor furniture the choice is ever greater.
SALONE DEL MOBILE 2017 Novelties Salone del Mobile 20173/28/2017Whether paramecium, cable channel or agave trick: Take a look through the keyhole at the "upcoming stars" of the Salone del Mobile 2017.
ARCHITECTURE Berlin hipster export3/13/2017Designer Werner Aisslinger was responsible for the interior design of the new Stockholm hotel “Hobo”, set to open next week. He explained his concept on a car ride through Berlin.
FAIRS & EVENTS The Donkey in the System4/20/2016Salone 1: In Milan, well-being is the order of the day – Ettore patiently bears burdens,there are benches, small tables, and large sofas.
FAIRS & EVENTS Linen for tranquility12/17/2015“Das Stue” in Berlin boasts a colorful and varied interior. Uta Abendroth talked to Eugenia Linares of LVG Arquitectura about their design concept for the hotel.