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With the Cosmo, product designer Robin Stummvoll has created a guitar that breaks with the design and functional codes of conventional models. We spoke with him about new approaches to guitar making and the connection between design and sound.

Spot on for six young female designers whose work caught our attention at the SaloneSatellite and Milan Design Week.

David Chipperfield Architects have transformed the former Préfecture de Paris into a city within a city while addressing themes such as mixed use, urban density and sustainable construction.

Clear, flexible and with its own character: the "Benton" collection by Garpa combines a smooth function with a minimalist aesthetic that is surprisingly sensual.

Paola Lenti's broad portfolio ranges from furnishings for yachts to interior design for buildings. In addition, the Italian furniture company works together with universities to develop sustainable products. As part of this year's Salone del Mobile, Stylepark publishers visited founder Paola Lenti in Meda.

In our series “Spotlight on Women Architects”, we regularly present the work of female architects such as a great forgotten figure of Tropical Modernism: The multi-faceted work and impressive buildings of Italian-born Brazilian architect Lina Bo Bardi has greatly enriched Brazilian architecture.

A sofa system that can be flexibly adapted to every situation: With "Jeff", Patrick Norguet has designed a modular system of upholstered elements for Pedrali that can be used to spontaneously realise small architectures in the room.

The Italian family business Magis combines an international design language in its extraordinary range. "Class not mass" is the credo that Alberto Perazza, together with Barbara Minetto, continues in the second generation. We met him for an interview at the Salone del Mobile in Milan. Read part one here.

querkraft Architekten have built an IKEA store at Vienna's Westbahnhof railway station that sets standards: The store has a green façade with 160 trees for a better microclimate, a large, freely accessible roof terrace and no parking spaces. Jakob Dunkl, the architecture firm's managing director, talked to us about the concept behind this new building.

The durability of products is one of the most important requirements for a sustainable range. The Danish entrepreneur Verner Overgaard already knew this when he founded the fittings manufacturer Vola in 1968 and thus laid the foundation for a consistently resource-saving production.

For Arper, the Swiss architect and designer Peter Kunz has designed a purist table that is both elegant and robust. Thanks to its simple construction, it is also possible to use resources sparingly in production and logistics. He explains the concept to us in an interview.

The WC from the "iCon" bathroom series has been expanded by Geberit to include a space-saving variant that gives architects and building owners new options in planning.

The Bosco Verticale in Milan, which was completed in 2014, allowed Stefano Boeri to implement his vertical forest concept for the first time. Additional projects are now being built all over the world. We spoke to the Italian architect about his experiences and the optimisation processes behind them.

The BMW headquarters in Munich (playfully known in Germany as the “BMW Four-Cylinder”) designed by Karl Schwanzer has been setting standards architecture for BMW for the past 50 years. Now this imposing head office has been integrated into a site that is constantly being updated by international architects.

As a creative, Danish designer Kristina Dam is a real all-rounder. She alternates playfully between sculpture, graphic design, product design, and interior design. And the focus of her endeavors is on the aesthetics of function. She explains her concept In conversation with us.

In the past few years more and more architecture firms have been founded as collectives in order to pursue a social agenda with their work. One example of this is Lacol from Barcelona. We spoke with founding member Carles Baiges Camprubí about the Spanish firm's specific approach.

At the b'mine hotel in the new Gateway Gardens urban quarter at Frankfurt Airport, furniture manufacturer Rolf Benz impressively demonstrates its strength in the contract sector: The creative interplay of clear design, individual finishes, and maximum comfort offers the right furniture for any setting.

His personality is as poised and natural as his buildings: A look at the architecture of this year's Pritzker Prize winner, Diébédo Francis Kéré.

Stylepark is raffling off one "Shopper Clash" in black by the paperbag.

Designed by Tanner Architects, The Point House blends subtly into Tasmania's stunning landscape while still managing to defy the harsh coastal climate.

With the new "Ghia" collection by Altherr Désile Park for Arper, the trio of designers offers a wide range of possibilities for individualisation with a modular system.

The special Light + Building Autumn Edition is scheduled to take place from October 2 to 6, 2022. It offers the industry a long-awaited platform for product launches and networking after the pandemic break.

Ligne Roset is one of the biggest and best-known brands in the furniture and design industry. The company took a new step and presented its latest innovations at the Palais de Tokyo in Paris. Stylepark met there two generations of the family business for an interview: father and son Pierre and Antoine Roset.

The "EchoBaffle Wall" from Echojazz not only offers optimal room acoustics, but also the possibility of designing wall surfaces in a variety of ways.

Patrick Norguet has designed the modular add-on sofa system "Jeff" for Pedrali, which can be flexibly configured via connecting hooks. The French designer combines gentle curves with a rectangular body and also offers many possibilities to individualise the design. He explains the concept to us in an interview.

Three trade fairs at the same time and place: 2022 is a special year for the textile sector since, on the occasion of the Heimtextil Summer Special, Techtextil and Texprocess were also held this year parallel to the international trade fair for home and contract textiles.

With the "Conscious Showers", AXOR enables a shower experience that combines comfort, successful design and resource conservation.

Design and function: with "Icon" Mara has developed a new collection of seating suitable for various uses such as living, hospitality or office.

Moving Walls offers a collection for agile working. Now the Swiss company has revised the "Moving Acoustic Pinboard". We spoke with co-founder Marcel Frick and designer Jörg Boner about the concept.

Staying flexible for a constant interaction between living and working - that's exactly what the "AD ALL" collection by Mathias Hahn offers for Zeitraum.

Our author Thomas Edelmann recently met Konstantin Grcic in Milan on the way to his exhibition "Ceci n'est pas un mur". A conversation about experiments and current question marks in design.

Furniture from Renz was used at the headquarters of the logistics company EgeTrans in Marbach am Neckar, contributing to the successful atmosphere of the office building.

Long awaited – and now the time has finally come: the Heimtextil Summer Special will take place from 21 to 24 June 2022 and offer visitors comprehensive information and services. Architects and designers can look forward to the continuation of the Interior.Architecture. Hospitality programme.

"Pivot" by Bonaldo is characterized by an asymmetrical composition that gives the table a sculptural strength, making it an eye-catcher in any room.

Due to the pandemic, the 3daysofdesign took place this year from 15 to 17 June and once again showed how varied Scandinavian design can be. "Remember to Play" was the motto, which Luca Nichetto translated graphically. We have selected ten highlights from the numerous showrooms and exhibition areas.