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Philippe Starck has designed a hotel in the new district of the French city of Metz, enriched with stories.

How do you develop a collection that is already successful? Peter Wirz from the Vetica design studio asked himself this question for Laufen and honored the long-term collaboration with the contemporary further development of his “PRO” collection as “PRO X”. The result is a complete solution for professional bathroom design.

Dr Katharina Bredies researches experimental textile electronics, wearables and smart homes. In this interview, she tells us which ideas she finds exciting and why smart textiles are not yet part of our everyday lives.

In our series "Spotlight on Women Architects", we regularly present the work of female architects – such as Amale Andraos' architecture of polemical optimism: for an architecture that can change society.

Danish designer Alvilde Holm talks to us about the value of experimentation, the limits of materials and why she considers the end result early on in the creative process.

Regional Alpine tradition and international design: in the new Chiemgauhof Lakeside Retreat by Matteo Thun & Partners, both elements combine to create a skilful blend that makes the hotel unique.

Interdisciplinary artist Alex Chinneck turns urban space upside down: for his sculptures, he makes building facades slide, ties street lamps in knots and stands electricity pylons on their tips. He gives us an insight into his creative cosmos in this interview.

The Danish Architecture Centre (DAC) in Copenhagen is hosting the exhibition ‘Recycle!’ until 10 September 2025, which explores the topic of circular economy from many perspectives – and the exhibition design is no exception.

The documentary film ‘Sep Ruf – Architect of Modernity’ is a visual journey through the work of one of the most important German architects of the 20th century.

Stylepark is raffling off the new "Swiing" luminaire by Fermob.

Philipp von Dalwig runs the architecture firm vonDALWIG Architecture in New York with his partner Kit, alongside a branch office in Mainz. In this interview, the German-born architect explains the firm's unique philosophy, typical areas of work and what makes the Big Apple so magical for architects.

In 2025, the Bundeskunsthalle will be dedicated to ecological transformation. An important focus of this year's programme is an international exhibition project on sustainable architecture and urban development in Europe: WEtransFORM.

Pushing boundaries to spark inspiration – this year's 3daysofdesign in Copenhagen showcased the diversity of design with numerous interdisciplinary exhibitions and young artists.

Cleaf recently celebrated its 50th anniversary with impressive installations, created by Calvi Brambilla & Partners. In this interview, the creative minds behind the project join managing director Roberto Caspani to give us an insight into their multifaceted collaboration and the new designs ‘Matrice’ and ‘Nebulosa’.

This year, Lodes is taking a step outside: ‘Lodes Outdoor’ is the name of the company's first outdoor lighting collection. It's a winning combination: lights that impress with their high performance and a design that creates a harmonious transition from indoor to outdoor.

In our series "Spotlight on Women Architects", we regularly present the work of female architects – such as Louisa Hutton, whose buildings often have a manifesto-like character. They are statements about the respective topological, social and temporal situation.

For over 25 years, de Winder Architekten has been designing sustainable working environments that combine privacy and interaction, flexibility and identity. We met Claudia and Klaus de Winder as well as their CSO Sascha Nikolauschke in Berlin to talk about change as a design principle and spaces that grow with you.

With the carpet tile collection "Dressed Lines", designer David Oakey has created a design link between the decades for Interface: inspired by the small-scale, contrasting patterns of the 1950s, this collection offers a versatile option for furnishing rooms.

‘All the world's a stage, and all the men and women merely players’: Wilkhahn translates Shakespeare's famous quote into a modern working context with its ‘Office on Stage’ concept – and lets its furniture take centre stage, literally re-enacting everyday office life.