Laurent Kronental’s photography offers a unique perspective on urban spaces where architecture transcends mere structures – it becomes a witness to societal shifts, a repository of memories, and a canvas for life stories. His work blends technical precision with a empathetic gaze that captures the human and social layers behind the façades.

At this year's ISH, the world's leading trade fair for water, heating and air, Bette presented its ultra-flat shower tray, ‘BetteUltra Space’. The new product is impressive not only for its design, but also for its technical solutions, which combine practicality with aesthetic appeal.

What kind of workspaces are ideal for neurodivergent people? And how can neurotypical people benefit from them too? Savannah Willits, team leader at PLP Labs, the research and development arm of PLP Architecture, gives us an insight into her work.

Since founding her office in 1985, Amsterdam-based architect Marlies Rohmer has created a multitude of unusual projects in the fields of education, health and integration. For her, people are at the heart of everything she does. In this interview, she gives us an insight into her work and answers the question of why she prefers brick as a material.

Facade specialist Rieder has custom-designed the building facade for the new prevention centre of the BGW and VBG professional associations in Hamburg. The outer shell, made of glass fibre reinforced concrete, features six shades of red that blend harmoniously with the historic clinker brick buildings of the Hanseatic city.

Konstantin Grcic designed the "Sol" and "Sombra" lounge chairs for Plank, which feature an extraordinarily steep seat angle that allows for a comfortable and agile posture. In this interview, he gives us an insight into the creative process.

Marina Tabassum's Serpentine Pavilion in London can be explored until 26 October 2025: the structure of ‘A Capsule in Time’ is built entirely of wood and features a translucent façade that diffuses the incoming light and allows it to enter in selected areas.

Bergamo will become a hub for landscape culture during the ‘Landscape Festival – I Maestri del Paesaggio’ from 5 to 21 September 2025. At the same time, the Lake Como Design Festival will take place from 14 to 21 September under the title ‘Fragments’ in the city of Como and around Lake Como.

Biennale Cinema 2025: Atlas Concorde and Studio Park are creating an exclusive meeting place for the film industry on the terrace of the 5-star Hotel Excelsior on the island of Lido di Venezia.

Stylepark is raffling off a "Mimosa" plant holder from S-CAB!

In our series "Spotlight on Women Architects", we regularly present the work of female architects – such as Elizabeth Diller, whose work is characterised by a deep understanding of the respective social and cultural context.

Taiga's soundproof, modular office pods in a Nordic design create spaces that are functional and flexible. Ideal for an extraordinary workplace in London's Fora East Side, located in the listed King's Cross Station.

Designer Alexander von Dombois made a remarkable debut at SaloneSatellite with furniture such as the ‘Scala’ rolling stool, the “Raam” chair and the ‘Eli’ lamp. In this interview, the Cologne-based creative explains how simple principles drive his designs, why materials should be allowed to age with dignity – and why bark beetle wood deserves a second life.

Until 5 October 2025, the Deutsche Architekturmuseum in Frankfurt am Main is presenting the exhibition ‘Architecture and Energy. Building in Times of Climate Change’. The aim is to explain the connections between energy, emissions, construction and architecture.

Davide Groppi's luminaries are clear yet complex, demonstrating inventiveness and imagination. In his narrative, they never take the main role, as they are symbols for a great fascination of designing with light.

Multidisciplinary designer Chialing Chang demonstrated just how elegant industrial raw materials can appear at the ‘Optical Flow: Objects and Perception in Light’ exhibition during the 3daysofdesign event in Copenhagen.

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.

A enveloping, practical armchair was needed, compact in size and with soft curves: ‘Opale’ by Patrick Jouin for Pedrali is a comfortable all-rounder with clever details.

Soft sheen, smooth texture: the new ‘Nebulosa’ surface from Cleaf brings contrasts together to form a harmonious unit.

Philippe Starck has designed a hotel in the new district of the French city of Metz, enriched with stories.

How do you develop a collection that is already successful? Peter Wirz from the Vetica design studio asked himself this question for Laufen and honored the long-term collaboration with the contemporary further development of his “PRO” collection as “PRO X”. The result is a complete solution for professional bathroom design.

In our series "Spotlight on Women Architects", we regularly present the work of female architects – such as Amale Andraos' architecture of polemical optimism: for an architecture that can change society.

Danish designer Alvilde Holm talks to us about the value of experimentation, the limits of materials and why she considers the end result early on in the creative process.

Regional Alpine tradition and international design: in the new Chiemgauhof Lakeside Retreat by Matteo Thun & Partners, both elements combine to create a skilful blend that makes the hotel unique.

Interdisciplinary artist Alex Chinneck turns urban space upside down: for his sculptures, he makes building facades slide, ties street lamps in knots and stands electricity pylons on their tips. He gives us an insight into his creative cosmos in this interview.

The Danish Architecture Centre (DAC) in Copenhagen is hosting the exhibition ‘Recycle!’ until 10 September 2025, which explores the topic of circular economy from many perspectives – and the exhibition design is no exception.

The documentary film ‘Sep Ruf – Architect of Modernity’ is a visual journey through the work of one of the most important German architects of the 20th century.

Stylepark is raffling off the new "Swiing" luminaire by Fermob.

Philipp von Dalwig runs the architecture firm vonDALWIG Architecture in New York with his partner Kit, alongside a branch office in Mainz. In this interview, the German-born architect explains the firm's unique philosophy, typical areas of work and what makes the Big Apple so magical for architects.

In 2025, the Bundeskunsthalle will be dedicated to ecological transformation. An important focus of this year's programme is an international exhibition project on sustainable architecture and urban development in Europe: WEtransFORM.

Pushing boundaries to spark inspiration – this year's 3daysofdesign in Copenhagen showcased the diversity of design with numerous interdisciplinary exhibitions and young artists.

Cleaf recently celebrated its 50th anniversary with impressive installations, created by Calvi Brambilla & Partners. In this interview, the creative minds behind the project join managing director Roberto Caspani to give us an insight into their multifaceted collaboration and the new designs ‘Matrice’ and ‘Nebulosa’.

This year, Lodes is taking a step outside: ‘Lodes Outdoor’ is the name of the company's first outdoor lighting collection. It's a winning combination: lights that impress with their high performance and a design that creates a harmonious transition from indoor to outdoor.

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.