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Knitted City

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Knitted City

4/30/2026

Textile designer Izabelle Francis graduated last year from Buckinghamshire New University in England with a First Class BA (Hons) – her first works were exhibited in the ‘New Talent Area’ at Heimtextil 2026 in Frankfurt/Main. In this interview, she tells us why she is inspired by architectural structures and what her goals are.

The kitchen's rejuvenation

REVIEW – EUROCUCINA & KITCHEN MANUFACTURERS AT MILAN DESIGN WEEK

The kitchen's rejuvenation

4/29/2026

As the leading trade fair for kitchen design, EuroCucina is, as ever, pulling out all the stops – yet behind the spectacular installations, a clear shift is emerging: kitchens are becoming brighter, more serene and more organic. A quiet transformation in turbulent times.

The Great Desire

REVIEW – SALONE DEL MOBILE & MILAN DESIGN WEEK 2026

The Great Desire

4/28/2026

The Salone del Mobile and Milan Design Week 2026 kept us busy last week. What themes are the exhibitors focusing on, and what developments are emerging?

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BRÜHL

SALONE DEL MOBILE 2026

BRÜHL

4/24/2026

The recently introduced “azur” armchairs and stools will be complemented by a sofa and are characterized by softly curved, organic contours.

A classic with a system

A classic with a system

4/21/2026

The design studio Barber Osgerby has created the new ‘AXOR Archivio’ bathroom collection for AXOR, which brings a familiar design language into the present day. Jay Osgerby gives us an insight into the product development process.

Comfort and variety

Comfort and variety

4/17/2026

A furniture icon has been given a contemporary makeover: In a collaboration between Ligne Roset and BOSS, the legendary ‘Togo’ armchair has been reimagined, bridging the gap between craftsmanship and contemporary interior design.

Risks Assessment

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Risks Assessment

4/16/2026

Data protection and security in smart buildings must confront challenges posed by complex structures and inadequate safeguards, including a lack of information. Dr Thomas Rütten, a lawyer specialising in construction and architectural law at Kapellmann und Partner Rechtsanwälte mbB, explains the most important issues.

Si parte!

PREVIEW – SALONE DEL MOBILE & MILAN DESIGN WEEK 2026

Si parte!

4/9/2026

The countdown is on: the Salone del Mobile and Milan Design Week will take place from 21 to 26 April 2026. There will be a host of exhibitions, talks and events both at the fairgrounds and throughout the city. We’ve created a personal selection for you. Enjoy discovering!

In detail: ‘d2’ by Wagner Living

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In detail: ‘d2’ by Wagner Living

4/8/2026

‘d2’ by Wagner Living is a bespoke furnishing system developed by Gonzalez Haase AAS and Diez Office as a space-defining concept. To give you a clear overview, we have summarised the key aspects for you – from its functional principles and areas of application to its design ethos.

CLASSICON

FEATURED PREVIEW – SALONE DEL MOBILE 2026

CLASSICON

4/8/2026

With Gabriel Tan’s “Soft Stone Sofa,” ClassiCon is introducing a modular sofa system for the first time at the Salone del Mobile 2026.

COR

FEATURED PREVIEW – MILAN DESIGN WEEK 2026

COR

4/8/2026

For Milan Design Week 2026, COR is transforming its apartment at Via Solferino 11 into a stunning showcase for timeless interior design.

WILKHAHN

FEATURED PREVIEW – MILAN DESIGN WEEK 2026

WILKHAHN

4/8/2026

At Milan Design Week 2026, Wilkhahn is presenting an exhibition called 'What the surface remembers', which draws attention to the marks left on materials by external influences and the passage of time. The focus is on the 'WiChair', which features a spring-loaded steel frame.

VILLEROY & BOCH

FEATURED PREVIEW – MILAN DESIGN WEEK 2026

VILLEROY & BOCH

4/8/2026

Villeroy & Boch and Ideal Standard are presenting their first joint installation, titled 'Design Continuum: A Study in Sensory Experience', developed in collaboration with the creative studio Elastique. The Milan showroom is transformed into an experimental space that reimagines the bathroom.

GLAMORA

FEATURED PREVIEW – MILAN DESIGN WEEK 2026

GLAMORA

4/8/2026

Glamora invites you to discover ‘Vespera Collection’ during Milan Design Week: This new collection of high-quality wall coverings demonstrates how materials, light and perception interact in subtle ways to transform the way spaces are experienced.

CLEAF

FEATURED PREVIEW – SALONE DEL MOBILE & MILAN DESIGN WEEK 2026

CLEAF

4/8/2026

Change begins when you venture outside established limits. With this guiding principle in mind, Cleaf is presenting the Beyond the lines concept in Milan – a dialogue between sport and design, two disciplines characterised by precision, ambition and a constant quest for improvement.

What defines beautiful architecture?

What defines beautiful architecture?

4/1/2026

The choice to grant the 2026 DAM Preis to Peter Grundmann Architekten for the ZK/U project in Berlin was controversial. Cause for debate: the aesthetics. The 73rd BDA Exchange Discussion takes up the debate.

Natural grace

Natural grace

4/1/2026

Stylepark is giving away the ‘Grace Lounge Chair Low’ by Freifrau!

Between Model and Architecture

Between Model and Architecture

3/30/2026

Alice Hauck and Amelie Plümpe form the artist duo Hauck Plümpe. A conversation about micro-architectures, routines and the invisible work behind the art.

Third Places

Third Places

3/27/2026

The film "The World in a Square" unfolds as a multi-voiced portrait of a community shaped by contrasts and constant change. It demonstrates the potential of public space design to encourage interaction.

A place in the void

A place in the void

3/25/2026

The mere fact that a transport infrastructure project in Germany is completed on schedule is newsworthy in itself. But when, as with the new Terminal 3 at Frankfurt Airport by Mäckler Architekten, the architecture is also of high quality, it is all the more worth a visit. We took a look at the building shortly before its opening.

Heaven and Hell

Heaven and Hell

3/23/2026

The ‘Suburbia’ exhibition at the Deutsches Architekturmuseum in Frankfurt reveals the many facets of the dream of home ownership: the promise of happiness and wealth; the manifestation of inequality; and the absurdity of societal ideals.

The Salone, unscripted

The Salone, unscripted

3/17/2026

The documentary ‘Lost and Roll’ by director Gianluca Vassallo delves deep into the hustle and bustle of the Salone del Mobile.Milano, exploring the kaleidoscope of the world’s largest furniture fair through a series of short sequences, as seen through the eyes of the people who bring it to life year after year.

Unlike expected

Unlike expected

3/16/2026

Xenia Lesniewski shifts the boundaries between art, design and everyday life. Her installations and objects unsettle, amuse and challenge conventional interpretations. In this interview, she explains how intersections can serve as tools and why open-ended processes are central to her artistic practice.

Transformation for the future

REVIEW – LIGHT + BUILDING 2026

Transformation for the future

3/13/2026

The world's leading trade fair for lighting and building technology in Frankfurt am Main recently closed its doors. Read the highlights of Light + Building 2026 in the review.

Workspaces of Tomorrow

Workspaces of Tomorrow

3/10/2026

How can we create an environment that works not only for the next generation, but for decades to come? For modulyss, the answer starts with an element that forms the basis of any innovative office space: the floor.

Luminous ideas

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Luminous ideas

3/8/2026

From 91 concepts, this year's expert jury selected the most convincing entries. Decisive criteria included sustainability, innovative strength, functional and design quality. We present the 13 winners!

A new take on city history

A new take on city history

3/6/2026

Temporary space has been created in a repurposed file storage facility in Frankfurt am Main, allowing visitors to experience the city's key economic and cultural developments through a multifaceted exhibition.

Rethinking production

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Rethinking production

3/4/2026

Prof. Dr. Maike Rabe leads the Research Institute for Textiles and Clothing at the Niederrhein University of Applied Sciences (FTB). She tells us what the key factors for a sustainable supply chain are and how Europe ranks in international comparison.

A delightful start

A delightful start

3/4/2026

ADO Lights' luminaires provide the Siemens Energy headquarters in Duisburg with a modern lighting design that clearly defines the layout of the lobby area and creates a distinctive atmosphere. The concept sets an inviting tone and provides the perfect setting for a stylish reception of international guests.

Mental retreat

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Mental retreat

3/3/2026

A combination of sensor technology, material technology, lighting design, and functional precision: Laufen offers exclusive bathroom furnishings that allow users to create their own ideal atmosphere for relaxation in their personal retreat.

An empty stage

An empty stage

3/2/2026

Photographer Wolfgang Stahr uses his camera to capture the contrasting compositions that characterise Frankfurt am Main. In ‘Sentiment Index’, he documents a city in a state of half-sleep, giving us time to (re)discover its unique character. We explore the artistic process behind his work in an interview.

Three questions to Baptiste Reybier

Three questions to Baptiste Reybier

2/27/2026

The French brand Fermob offers outdoor and indoor furniture, lighting and accessories in many colours, representing joie de vivre, lightness and diversity. Baptiste Reybier, Managing Director of Fermob, gives us an insight into the company's philosophy and strategy in a short interview.

Stable characters

Stable characters

2/26/2026

With the new colours of the ‘Cryptive’ and ‘Cosmic’ qualities, Object Carpet is further developing two product lines that are characterised by different material appearances and specific areas of application. What is important here? We asked the carpet manufacturer’s product development team.

Light as a tool

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Light as a tool

2/26/2026

With ‘The Living Light’, Light + Building 2026 will present an installation by Lichtvision Design from 8 to 13 March, in which visitors can experience the various dimensions of light effects. Learn more about the concept in our article.

Building automation as a driver of efficiency

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Building automation as a driver of efficiency

2/26/2026

Dr. Peter Hug, Managing Director of the Building Automation Association within the VDMA, discusses the benefits of building automation, the current challenges, and what is needed to ensure that the so-called third pillar of the energy transition in the building sector is firmly established.

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