--- title: "Magazin" url: "https://www.stylepark.com/en/news" language: "en" type: "magazin" page: 86 description: "The Stylepark Magazine reports on outstanding projects and products, industry-relevant events and personalities from design, architecture and art. Read more:" image: "https://www.stylepark.com/apple-touch-icon.png" --- # Magazin [MAGAZINE On collector zest and garbage dumps 2/7/2017 A column by Michael Erlhoff how design preserves itself.](https://www.stylepark.com/en/news/column-michael-erlhoff-09) [DESIGN Onwards and upwards 2/7/2017 In 1924 the painter, book designer and typographer Paul Renner was commissioned to design “the typeface of our time.” But Renner looked to the future and created Futura. Now Gutenberg Museum Mainz is telling the story of this sanserif typeface.](https://www.stylepark.com/en/news/futura-paul-renner-mainz) [ARCHITECTURE Change-around time in the palace of books 2/6/2017 Since the early 18th century, France’s most important library has resided at the Rue de Richelieu in Paris’ second arrondissement. For years now, the complex, which is of such art historical significance, has been being modernized. Now the first section has re-opened after modernization.](https://www.stylepark.com/en/news/the-french-national-library-renovates-their-buildings-at-rue-de-richelieu-in-paris) [STYLEPARK ARCHITECTURE MATTERS Architecture first! 2/6/2017 For the second time, the “Architecture Matters” conference is being held as part of the Munich Creative Business Week. We can look forward to exciting discussions on current topics and projects.](https://www.stylepark.com/en/news/architecture-matters-annual-summit-on-cities-and-the-future) [HARDY HOUSES 6 Walking City on Ice 2/6/2017 Hugh Broughton Architects has designed the world‘s first walking research station. It has been standing on an ice shelf off mainland Antarctica since 2013 and has just finished its first “walk.”](https://www.stylepark.com/en/news/walking-city-on-ice) [STYLEPARK ISH 2017 Expertise en masse 2/2/2017 In the spring the sanitary, heating and air-conditioning technology sector looks to Frankfurt/Main once again: The world’s leading trade fair for the combination of water and energy ISH takes place there from March 14 to 18, 2017.](https://www.stylepark.com/en/news/ish-energy-water-technic) [LIVING KITCHEN 2017 Hyper-Ventilate 2/1/2017 Cooktop downdraft ventilation units that suck away the fat and smells directly next to the pots have clear advantages over the old extractor hoods. We took a look at the latest systems at the Living Kitchen.](https://www.stylepark.com/en/news/cooktop-downdraft-ventilation-units-at-the-living-kitchen-2017) [ISH Tell me what I should be cooking 2/1/2017 Kitchens and cars have more in common in the digital age than you might imagine. At the Living Kitchen in Cologne there were strong signs of how kitchens are upgrading digitally, too.](https://www.stylepark.com/en/news/living-kitchen-kitchen-report-imm-cologne-2017) [FAIRS & EVENTS Maître Corbu in the kitchen 2/1/2017 Le Corbusier, the man who was possibly the most important architect of the 20th century, and true Swabian quality meet up at kitchen manufacturer Leicht. Why? Daniel von Bernstorff and Fabian Peters asked Director Stefan Waldenmaier.](https://www.stylepark.com/en/news/interview-with-stefan-waldenmaier-director-of-kitchen-manufacturer-leicht-ag) [INTERVIEWS For the Music of the Pearl Divers 1/31/2017 Two small new buildings with an iridescent metal façade have been integrated into one of Bahrain’s historical districts. They were developed by Belgian architects Kersten Geers and David van Severen for a project in aid of preserving the music and culture of local pearl divers.](https://www.stylepark.com/en/news/belgian-architects-kersten-geers-and-david-van-severen-build-the-houses-in-bahrain-for-the-preservation-of-music-and-culture-of-local-pearl-divers.) [FAIRS & EVENTS When the sofa is dressed in pink 1/31/2017 Conservative – a thing of the past. Be it strong accents or a chic mix – at the imm cologne you could see colorful furniture wherever you looked. In future, each brand no doubt needs its own color concept.](https://www.stylepark.com/en/news/when-the-sofa-is-dressed-in-pink) [FAIRS & EVENTS Sophistication, darling 1/30/2017 Fine marble, soft velvet, satin shimmering brass and much more besides: Apartment furnishings are becoming more strikingly elegant and exclusive, as was firmly in evidence at the imm cologne.](https://www.stylepark.com/en/news/imm-cologne-sophisticated-elegant-luxury) [FEATURED Striking interaction 1/30/2017 Petersen Tegl has clad the new Kunstmuseum Basel building in a brick façade with fine reliefs – and it corresponds with the main building.](https://www.stylepark.com/en/news/petersen-art-museum-basel-bricks) [INTERVIEWS All good things come in threes 1/30/2017 Since 1987 Nani Marquina has been producing hand-made designer carpets. As a trailblazer in carpet design she has set many new standards. At imm cologne Anna Moldenhauer spoke with her about her current “Tres” collection and found out just why she is so fascinated by the traditional art of weaving.](https://www.stylepark.com/en/news/nani-marquina-tres-imm-cologne-rug) [FAIRS & EVENTS Illuminating fabric 1/28/2017 Manufacturers and designers got as close as weft and warp for the “Featured Editions” at the imm cologne – with gleaming yarns, seemingly endless sofas, and a stunning demonstration.](https://www.stylepark.com/en/news/featured-editions-imm-cologne-review) [FAIRS & EVENTS Is that all? 1/27/2017 Todd Bracher’s idea for his installation “Das Haus” at the imm cologne 2017: Back to the basics! After all, what is a house? The amalgamation of needs and functions that makes our lives easier.](https://www.stylepark.com/en/news/das-haus-todd-bracher-imm-cologne) [FAIRS & EVENTS Mirror, mirror, everywhere 1/25/2017 On walls, in corners, on podiums or simply all over: The imm cologne 2017 provided plenty of opportunities for reflection and illusion.](https://www.stylepark.com/en/news/imm-cologne-mirrors) [IMM COLOGNE 2017 All of you seated, feel embraced 1/23/2017 Diversity is a great thing, but makes orientation a tad harder. One possible antidote: revivals, furniture in XXXL, and armchairs that hug the seated. On all the things the imm cologne 2017 had to offer.](https://www.stylepark.com/en/news/review-imm-cologne-2017) [FEATURED From mountain hay to future studies 1/23/2017 Intelligent product advancements and surprising innovations were in evidence at DOMOTEX, the world’s largest trade fair for floor coverings, which took place from January 14 to 17 in Hanover.](https://www.stylepark.com/en/news/guided-tour-with-alfredo-haeberli-at-domotex-2017) [ARCHITECTURE Intelligent floorings 1/23/2017 Lindner has fitted out the multipurpose complex Arabeska in Munich with durable floor coverings.](https://www.stylepark.com/en/news/lindner-flooring-nortec-arabeska-munich) [FEATURED Radiating art 1/23/2017 Reggiani sheds the right light on the works in the “Storefront for Art and Architecture” in Manhattan.](https://www.stylepark.com/en/news/reggiani-led-yori-storefront-for-art-and-architecture-new-york-city) [BAU 2017 Top novelties at the BAU 2017 1/21/2017 Every two years come January, the halls at the Munich trade fair ground fill to bursting: Because that is when the BAU opens its doors, again – the world’s largest construction trade fair. We checked everything out and have selected the most important novelties for you here.](https://www.stylepark.com/en/news/top-novelties-at-the-bau-2017) [FAIRS & EVENTS Cocktails round the fireplace 1/20/2017 This year, Stylepark again teamed up with Marc Meiré and AD to host a cocktail party during the imm cologne. 200 guests chatted and celebrated until the wee, wee hours.](https://www.stylepark.com/en/news/imm-cologne-marc-meir%C3%A9-cocktailparty) [STYLEPARK ZUMTOBEL Modular through the night 1/20/2017 People need the right light at the right time. And that means outside, too. Which is why “human-scale lighting” is shaping the most interesting developments in outdoor luminaires.](https://www.stylepark.com/en/news/human-scale-lighting-zumtobel) [INTERVIEWS I think with my hand 1/20/2017 Furniture, luminaires, and special gallery editions by Parisian Eric Jourdan are invariably very refined and elegant. As is “Riga”, his new upholstered furniture for Ligne Roset. The designer and Martina Metzner made themselves comfortable on it to talk about French feelings, vivacious lines, and barbarian times.](https://www.stylepark.com/en/news/eric-jourdan-riga-ligne-roset) [FEATURED In a labyrinth of fabrics 1/17/2017 Heimtextil 2017 casts a glance into the textile crystal ball with great fanfare – but needs to work on communicating the visions.](https://www.stylepark.com/en/news/heimtextil-2017-textile-fabric-explorations-theme-park) [FEATURED Luxury with drip-off effect 1/17/2017 Villeroy & Boch has fitted out the five-star hotel "The Peninsula Paris" with high-quality sanitary ware.](https://www.stylepark.com/en/news/villeroy-boch-the-peninsula-paris-sanitary) [ARCHITECTURE Sensitive Swiss Flower of Exposed Concrete 1/16/2017 November 2016 saw the opening of the new Natural History Museum in St.Gallen. The new building looks like five gabled-roof buildings had been stacked alongside one another and encased in corrugated exposed concrete. Yet it proves to be an astonishingly delicate structure rich in associations and slotted precisely into an extremely heterogeneous environment.](https://www.stylepark.com/en/news/sensitive-swiss-flower-of-exposed-concrete) [ARCHITECTURE More space in the ivory tower 1/13/2017 Berlin students have designed an extension to the famous Herzog August Library in Wolfenbüttel. So far, their ideas have remained on the drawing board.](https://www.stylepark.com/en/news/extension-plans-for-the-herzog-august-library-wolfenb%C3%BCttel) [DESIGN Breathe out slowly 1/13/2017 Bohemian glass has for centuries enjoyed a great reputation. And Brokis proves that modern design and crystal-clear materials can be easily combined; it’s a company that produces hand-blown glass luminaires in Janštejn in the Czech Republic.](https://www.stylepark.com/en/news/breathe-out-slowly) [STYLEPARK ZUMTOBEL Mysterious gleam in the Alps 1/13/2017 Taking as its motto “Bürchen Mystic”, a Swiss mountain village is relying on the hidden power of light, and on the almost invisible solution Zumtobel provided.](https://www.stylepark.com/en/news/buerchen-mystic-supersystem-zumtobel-menis) [STYLEPARK GIRA Home Smart Home 1/12/2017 At BAU 2017 Gira will be exhibiting a new smart home server: Gira X1. We talked to its developer Martin Gremlica.](https://www.stylepark.com/en/news/home-smart-home-stylepark-gira-smart-home-server-x1) [STYLEPARK GIRA The Smart Revolution 1/12/2017 Products for the smart home have never been cheaper, safer, more efficient and reliable. 2017 might just turn out to be the year in which the technological upgrading of private homes prevails on the market and some new standards are set.](https://www.stylepark.com/en/news/a-smart-revolution-by-gira) [STYLEPARK GIRA Old building catapulted into the future 1/12/2017 Not only new builds can be Smart Homes. This conversion shows that even a house built in 1951 can still be smart.](https://www.stylepark.com/en/news/old-build-catapulted-into-the-future-by-gira-smart-home-technologies) [STYLEPARK GIRA Remote control for the home 1/11/2017 With the Gira X1 and the relevant App even when away you still remain the master of the house, well, at least technically speaking.](https://www.stylepark.com/en/news/gira-x1-app-is-a-remote-control-for-the-home) - [1](https://www.stylepark.com/en/news.md?page=1) - [2](https://www.stylepark.com/en/news.md?page=2) - [3](https://www.stylepark.com/en/news.md?page=3) - … - [84](https://www.stylepark.com/en/news.md?page=84) - [85](https://www.stylepark.com/en/news.md?page=85) - [86](https://www.stylepark.com/en/news.md?page=86) - [87](https://www.stylepark.com/en/news.md?page=87) - [88](https://www.stylepark.com/en/news.md?page=88) - … - [154](https://www.stylepark.com/en/news.md?page=154) - [155](https://www.stylepark.com/en/news.md?page=155) - [156](https://www.stylepark.com/en/news.md?page=156)