The lifestyle Gekko House hotel in Frankfurt/Main makes much of contrasts. One of the places where this is highly visible is in the design of its bathrooms, each equipped with its own distinctive washbasins and toilets by Laufen.

Zumtobel has collaborated with Japanese corporation Nichiato to develop the Spectrum technology based on the properties of natural light. The optimized lighting is both easy on the eyes and improves our wellbeing.

With the flexible LifeSystem, HEWI supports the care and independence of users. The re-design in elegant chrome, anthracite and white also scores points in terms of aesthetics.

Flexible, homely and with fine details - jehs+laub have designed a modular lounge sofa programme for Brunner.

On Michael Erlhoff’s death.

When (self-)limitation gives birth to a passionate wealth of ideas then great things are sure to come about. Dutch interior designer Dirk van der Kooij is a prime example of this phenomenon. His passion is for plastic that would otherwise end up on the rubbish dump.

Stephen Burks has designed with "KIDA" for Dedon an airy hanging chair in which it is excellent to relax.

"The Power of Design" is the title of a recent documentary by Reinhild Dettmer-Finke, a collaboration between ZDF/ARTE and Kobalt Documentary.

Taking their inspiration from “rough meets warm”, roller-blind solutions by Kvadrat Shade and textiles by Kvadrat ensure a pleasant atmosphere in the Fellow Workspace in Aarhus.

Heatherwick Studio with IM Motors has unveiled a fully automated electric-powered concept vehicle that uses a HEPA filter to clean ambient air while driving.

With “Noonu”, B&B Italia is advancing the concept of the sofa as an island of comfort. The collection designed by Antonio Citterio scores heavily for both its elegant design and its flexible format.

From Ikea into the museum: Industrial designer Hella Jongerius researches into the future of textile manufacture. On her new exhibition "Woven Cosmos" at Berlin’s Gropius Bau.

A bow of architecture and design to their Mediterranean roots: "Liz" and "Lapala" by Expormim on the veranda of the house "Casa Ter" by Mesura Architects in the Catalan region of Lower Amphuria.

Edward Barber and Jay Osgerby have expanded the "Bellhop" collection by FLOS with the new "Bellhop Floor" floor lamp.

With "Rift/reverse" Tubes Radiatori has added another horizontal configuration to its modular radiator "Rift". The new design stands out for its minimalist vocabulary, which enables a broad variety of uses.

With "Murtoli", Christian Werner has designed an outdoor sofa for Ligne Roset that is both formally and functionally the ideal basis for relaxation on warm summer days.

Müller small living takes over the production and distribution for the multifunctional "Maude" bed by Michael Mettler.

With its “TwistFlush” toilet flush and the touch-free “ProActive+” flushing system, Villeroy & Boch is offering sustainable technologies that ensure optimal hygiene and efficient use of water.

One man's trash, another man's treasure: Studio ThusThat recycles residual materials from the metal industry for their designs. Red mud and copper slag are turned into extraordinary creations that raise our awareness of sustainable reuse.

The Office Group, or TOG for short, recently opened "Oper46" – a set of flexible workspaces in the center of Frankfurt/Main. We took a look around.

Camira, in collaboration with Colour Hive, has created a guide for the interior design of the future.

Why is colour important for the development of a brand? And why does Pantone proclaim the colour(s) of the year every year? We talked about these and other questions with Laurie Pressmann, Vice President of the Pantone Color Institute.

In the form of "KIDA" for Dedon, Stephen Burks has designed a hanging lounge chair that for the first time entailed the Dedon fiber being wound around the structure rather than woven. In this interview, he explains the idea behind it and why the view of craft traditions from all over the world is fascinating for him.

Versatile and shapely – the new "Akira" secretary by Mathias Hahn for Schönbuch combines aesthetics with function in the home office.

With its first collection, Kvadrat Shade presents a system for high-quality roller blind solutions that can add visual, acoustic and thermal value to any room.

Kaschkasch has developed a collection for Renz comprising adaptable furniture for a modern office that includes height-adjustable tables.

Antoine Lesur has designed the "Cadiz" for Fermob outdoor chair collection – it offers true perfection as regards both the materials and the finish.

The Ikador boutique hotel not far from Opatija in Croatia offers its guests a lounge that was inspired by the legendary Riva yachts. Umbrellas by TUUCI harmonize perfectly with the extravagant yet comfortable terrace concept.

"The Village" is the name of the current project of the Italian manufacturer Salvatori, which specialises in the processing of natural stone. Together with designers and architects, a series of miniature houses will be created that address aspects of contemporary life.

With sculptural radiators, the Italian company Tubes Radiatori allows new scope in design: "Milano/Horizontal" invites you to rethink interiors.

In the shape of “YOKO” by Toan Nguyen, Rolf Benz is presenting its first outdoor collection. It offers users a large number of possible ways to combine the different elements flexibly to suit their own requirements.

“Borea”, the new outdoor furniture collection by B&B Italia, calls to mind the glamour of airplane trips in the days of yore. The collection is the brainchild of Italian architect and designer Piero Lissoni, and with it he is not only acknowledging his love of aviation, he is also making a contribution to sustainable design.

Living and working – the Nimbus Group’s “Lighting Pad Lounge” brings the two together, creating a cross between luminaire and acoustic panel.

With their collection “Kartell by Laufen”, Laufen and Kartell are exploring just what is possible in bathroom design. The photographs by Hugo Comte and Oliver Helbig illustrate the creative scope in this respect.

With Airloop, a table and a chair for Fermob, Frédéric Sofia has added two innovative go-to products to a collection brought to market by a company steeped in a long-standing tradition.