Laufen
Switzerland

Fuhrimann Hächler are associated with avant-garde architecture that sparks controversies. Nevertheless, sanitary ceramics specialist Laufen asked them to design its Milan fair booth in 2018. Gabrielle Hächler reveals the secret to what soon became a highly successful collaboration.

With its three-dimensional renderings, design studio Six N. Five creates surreal architectures and aesthetic objects that generate the effect of a gentle utopia.

A range of different options exist for the future of bathrooms in micro-apartments. We show you exciting new ideas and products.

Bathroom ceramics manufacturer Laufen provides proof of the direct connection between art, design and craft with this project.

What do Scandinavia and Japan have in common? And why is a chair from the sea causing a stir? These are the topics of this year’s 3daysofdesign.

Black fittings, smart showers and weightless furniture: ISH 2019 offers everything the heart desires, but has virtually no answers when it comes to the reality.

The motto of the event staged by Laufen and Stylepark at the ISH 2019 was: Think BIG!

Konstantin Grcic has designed washstand solutions for small rooms for Laufen – in part as a response to the challenges of urbanization. An interview.

With the Stylepark Selected Award at ISH 2019, Stylepark honours the best product premieres at the fair. These are the winners.

Every two years, the world's leading trade fair for water, heat and air conditioning ISH in Frankfurt am Main presents the latest developments in the sector. Stylepark will show you some impressions of ISH 2019.

At the ISH 2019, Laufen celebrates not only the premiere of the new collection “The New Classic” by Marcel Wanders – also Konstantin Grcic and Patricia Urquiola enhanced their series.

Bathroom specialist Laufen has fitted out the new “Public Hotel” in New York City with customized washstands by Herzog & de Meuron.

Ceramics specialist Laufen champions good architecture – with well-designed products and cultural commitment. This year’s edition of the event series "Architecture during Art" was organized in cooperation with Pro Helvetia.

Quo vadis, furniture design? This year’s Salone del Mobile reveals a few ideas. An analysis in our glance back at the fair.

You 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.

It’s not about everything – it’s about the best: The motto of Stylepark has been translated into an exhibition for the imm cologne 2018.

Just a few more days and then “Stylepark Selected imm cologne 2018” opens in Cologne’s Museum of Applied Art (MAKK). An exclusive look at the event accompanying the international furniture fair.

Fine designs by Laufen make for elegant accents in a boutique hotel in Vienna.

We will once again take a walk through the most beautiful shows of the Fuorisalone.

At a glance: the most important events, exhibitions and parties at the Milan Design Week.

It’s not always easy to find design ideas for small bathrooms. So all the nicer that at the ISH you can even view stylish systems for compact rooms, too.

The washlet, invented by the Japanese, is now being championed in Europe. Toto presents “Neorest,” a mixture of motorcycle seat and space capsule.

Gold, silver and bronze for fittings at the ISH. Almost enough to give you wings.

Be it ceramic or solid surface materials – alongside bowls with extremely fine edges there are now extra-large washbasins with integrated rests and extravagant models from the star designers.

You can take a shower anytime. Those who appreciate luxury and coziness can’t do without them: The bathtub is returning to the bathroom as a freestanding feature.

Designer 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.

The sector’s prospects are looking good. Since there are no longer any fixed spaces and new work concepts geared to the digital revolution are in demand, everything is being furnished: Impressions from the Orgatec 2016 trade fair.