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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.

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

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

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.

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.

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 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.

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.

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.

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.

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!

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

In June 2026, ARoS Kunstmuseum Aarhus will open ‘As Seen Below – The Dome’, James Turrell's largest Skyspace to date. The monumental installation marks the completion of a comprehensive expansion project and invites visitors to experience light, sky and time in a new way.

From 8 to 13 March, Frankfurt am Main will become the meeting place for experts in lighting and building technology. Light + Building 2026 will focus on developments in the areas of sustainable transformation, smart networking and creative lighting concepts. Take a look at our selection of exhibitor highlights in advance.

This year, the Salone del Mobile in Milan will be the industry's key event from 21 to 26 April 2026. In an interview, Maria Porro, President of the world's leading furniture fair, gives us an insight into its planning and current direction.

For the Designplus Award by Light + Building 2026, the jury recently got together. The competition was announced by Messe Frankfurt in cooperation with Stylepark. The winners' entries will be honoured on the first day of the trade fair at 1 p.m. at the Design Plaza in Hall 3.1.

In 2026, Alcova will include two rarely seen locations in its programme: additional areas of the Baggio Military Hospital and Franco Albini's private Villa Pestarini. The temporary opening of these architecturally diverse sites will provide new insights into lesser-known aspects of Milan's urban history.

The Monte Sant'Angelo station, designed by Anish Kapoor, marks the peak of an project in Naples that has been running for more than 30 years. What began as a theoretical idea in 1993 has become a remarkable example of democratic art and urban revitalization under the artistic coordination of Achille Bonito Oliva.

It serves as flooring, wall decoration, a place to pray or sit comfortably: across cultures, rugs fulfil many functions in everyday life. The current exhibition Wool. Silk. Resistance. at the Museum Angewandte Kunst in Frankfurt am Main reveals another: as a striking medium for socio-political commentary.

Salone del Mobile.Milano has launched a new project called Salone Contract, which aims to help people understand the complexity of the contract furniture industry in a rapidly changing market. Rem Koolhaas and David Gianotten (OMA) were entrusted with the master plan. David Gianotten, Managing Partner – Architect of OMA, gives us an insight.

‘We the bacteria: Notes toward Biotic Architecture’ is the title of a recent publication by Beatriz Colomina and Mark Wigley, released by Lars Müller Publishers. Intended as a sequel to the book ‘Are We Human?’, it is written as a manifesto for an alternative architectural philosophy.

Trained as an architect and based in Copenhagen, Danish designer Kevin Hviid works across furniture, lighting and spatial design. His practice explores how objects shape rooms – and how function, form and feeling intersect at every scale.

With ‘Axia’, Lodes presents a suspension luminaire that offers a radically contemporary interpretation of the archetypal chandelier. Designed by Vittorio Venezia and Carolina Martinelli, it is based on a construction feature that characterises the entire object: the absence of visible cables.

Stylepark is raffling off a ‘VELIT Lounge Chair’ with upholstery – designed by Swedish designer Björn Dahlström for Plank.

Spanish furniture manufacturer Actiu creates environments for people to feel comfortable in. Its designs for workspaces, educational institutions and healthcare facilities are modular and flexible. The managing director of the German subsidiary provides insight into the company's dynamic nature in this interview.

The DAM Preis 2026 is awarded to Grundmann Architekten for the conversion of a freight depot into the Center for Art and Urbanistics (ZK/U) in Berlin. In this interview, Peter Grundmann explains why it is important to deprogram spaces and how he balances the contradictions involved in building with existing structures.

This year's Salone del Mobile Milano will take place from 21 to 26 April 2026. More than 1,900 exhibitors from 32 countries have been announced, with around 36.6 per cent of participating brands coming from abroad. We have compiled an initial overview for you.