Jeannette Altherr on Arper's current creative direction, what sustainable design should not convey and why we sometimes get in the way of it with our desire for perfection.

Gaggenau is currently presenting the Flex induction hob with integrated ventilation from the 400 series, which combines many functions with purist aesthetics.

Like branches on a tree: The "SUMI" line from Schönbuch convinces with wardrobes and wardrobe elements that are functional and freely playable.

From 18 September to 3 October 2021, the last project of the artists Christo and Jeanne Claude will be on display: The wrapping of the Arc de Triomphe in Paris.

Ein Tisch wie ein Trolley: "Follow Me" von Mara lässt sich problemlos im Raum bewegen und bietet flexible Lösungen für jede Arbeitsumgebung.

With the new “Cask” collection of lounge furniture for Expormim, Norm Architects demonstrates just how versatile rattan furniture can be.

On 14 September 2021, the Deutsches Romantik-Museum will open in Frankfurt am Main, dedicated to the era of German Romanticism. The matching architecture is by Prof. Christoph Mäckler.

Gabriel Roland recently took over as director of Vienna Design Week, which this year will take place in Vienna from September 24 to October 3, 2021. Anna Moldenhauer talked to him about his plans for the festival.

On the death of Pauline Deltour (1983-2021).

The supersalone, the special event of the Salone del Mobile curated by Stefano Boeri, offered a platform for creative experiments from 5 to 10 September 2021 that shows what an international furniture fair should be in the future. Our review.

At this year’s IAA International Automobile Show, BMW is venturing a glimpse into the future and presenting the "BMW i Vision Circular", a concept car that seeks to unite the themes of luxury, electromobility, digitization and sustainability.

"Embrace" is the name of the new modular sofa by EOOS for Carl Hansen & Søn, which can be flexibly adapted to any need.

The effort to design architecture that is as sustainable as possible is ubiquitous right now. The book "Evergreen Architecture," recently published by gestalten Verlag, offers a current overview with 44 examples of a connection between nature and architecture.

AXOR has expanded "AXOR Citterio" the fittings collection designed by Antonio Citterio. The result is outstanding thanks to quality craftsmanship and a fine finish.

What's new? That is probably the question most frequently asked during the supersalone in Milan. Pedrali has three answers at once: "Blume", "Ila" and "Caementum".

Dominik Tesseraux has created the "BetteEve" bathtub series for Bette, which focuses on the craftsmanship of the specialist for bathing elements with its elliptical inner body and is extremely comfortable for bathers.

Magis celebrates its 45th anniversary this year and looks back on an eventful success story that began in 1976 when Eugenio Perazza founded the company.

Stylepark is raffling off one "temp" high table by Gumpo.

Zeitraum currently presents "Vermu" and "Vermu High", two new tables in many variations that provide the perfect base for a short break in a restaurant or café.

"Lacca" by Cleaf is a new surface finish that offers the effect that would be created in the course of lacquering with a matt look.

With the Mars Dune Alpha Project and Mars Science City Bjarke Ingels seeks to conquer the Red Planet and realize his concepts of Martian architecture.

Distinctive design and a flair for the expansion and conversion of buildings with a lively history – in our interview, Patrick Batek, founder and lead architect of Batek Architekten, talks about materiality, old building fabrics and his favourite place in Berlin.

From September 16 to 18, 2021, Denmark celebrates 3daysofdesign, which provides access to showrooms and exhibitions throughout Copenhagen.

"Plico" is the name of the folding lounge chair with striking details and elegant frame from the Swinging Sixties, which Carl Hansen & Søn is now reviving.

September is approaching and with it the supersalone – a highly anticipated event that brings the design scene back together in Milan after the dry spell of the last few months. In addition to the exhibition at the fairgrounds, you can look forward to a wide range of events in the city. We show you which events you should not miss.

Individually configurable products and services are much in demand – be it in designing furniture, muesli or cars. What opportunities does this mass customization create for manufacturers and customers alike? And has it been successful in the market thus far? We asked Prof. Frank Piller, Co-Director of the Institute for Technology and Innovation Management (TIM) at RWTH Aachen University.

From 9 to 11 September 2021, current questions about urban development will be discussed in Frankfurt am Main as part of the new festival "S.O.U.P. – Shaping Our Urban Phuture". An interdisciplinary mediation involving citizens is planned.

How can compact luxury be redefined? The Stealth Building in New York City by WORKac supplies a highly varied answer.

Architect Stefano Boeri is curating the supersalone, an extraordinary event of the Salone del Mobile, which will take place in Milan from 5 to 10 September 2021. He explains to us in an interview what his concept is for the dynamic format and why the international furniture fair should also present itself in a more low-threshold way in the future.

Munich-based Spaciv are aiming to use a digital tool to counter wasted space. We spoke to founder and architect Malte Köditz about the idea behind it.

Atelier 522 has built a stilt house in Markdorf in the Lake Constance district near the Gehrenberg that continues the building tradition of the region in a modern way.

The Mexican Tatiana Bilbao exemplifies a young generation of architects. The Architekturzentrum in Vienna is now dedicating an exhibition to her and showing the history of the development of her projects.

The new "AXOR One" collection by Barber Osgerby exemplifies AXOR's "Compact Luxury" project. We spoke with Jay Osgerby about new interaction possibilities in the bathroom and the future definition of luxury.

From a work sofa to a modular, screened-off retreat: the "Insit-Screen" wall elements for Wilkhahn's modular "Insit" bench system can be used to create variable room scenarios.

As a young graduate of the Design Academy Eindhoven, Paulien Nabben sees her task in the careful design of her environment in order to strengthen the well-being of all of us in this way. The designer is not only fascinated by the complexity of natural systems, she also wants to explore their behaviour and interactions.