On the death of Florence Knoll Bassettby Thomas Edelmann | 2/15/2019When she died, the world lost a pioneer of Modernist furniture, one whose carefully designed rooms fired the imagination of a post-War global community who felt united in its aesthetic sensibilities. Just how fragile the foundations of this community were is something that we are experiencing today. Along with the importance of the example she set us.
Expanded Simplicityby Markus Hieke | 2/14/2019At this year’s Stockholm Design Week, Wästberg presented an update of David Chipperfield’s luminaire “w102,” which now has an extended family.
STYLEPARK x WAGNER LIVINGDynamic thinking2/14/2019Even when seated, the architects in Hadi Teherani’s Hamburg office are in constant motion thanks to the "D1" chair by Stefan Diez for Wagner Living.
FeaturedCabin glamour 2/11/2019In two holiday homes on Lake Starnberg, Vola is marrying quality handcraft with functional aesthetics.
Stylepark x USMHospitably versatileby Fabian Peters | 2/7/2019With its new brochure, USM shows the potential the Haller modular furniture system offers the hospitality industry.
Stylepark RaffleShine a light on it2/7/2019Directional light is turning 100. To mark the occasion, Stylepark is raffling off a Midgard “MODULAR TYP 551” table lamp among its readers.
Wiredby Jasmin Jouhar | 2/7/2019Designer Maxime Augay is fascinated by electrical appliances. His portable kitchen extractor hood recently received the “pure talent” award at imm cologne.
The high art of the arrangement of foldsby Markus Hieke | 1/31/2019Studio Besau-Marguerre has designed a porcelain side table for Fürstenberg.
STYLEPARK x PLANKAn enduring player by Anna Moldenhauer | 1/30/2019Functional, aesthetic, extraordinary: The products by Italian firm Plank are a reliable guarantee for quality – that also goes for the Miura table.
FeaturedThe jet-set goes indoorsby Anna Moldenhauer | 1/28/2019Acapulco Design looks to traditional Mexican crafts and fresh ideas to help add a touch of new glamour to a midcentury classic.
FeaturedClassic handwork1/25/2019In the form of the HEWI 111, an epoch-making door handle is celebrating its 50th anniversary.
Light to catch the eyeby Thomas Edelmann | 1/12/2019An exhibition at MAKK presents the history of mobile lighting to mark the beginning of imm cologne.
FeaturedGlass with a systemby Anna Moldenhauer | 1/7/2019Stefan Diez has developed modular furniture for Burgbad that will go on show for the first time at the imm cologne 2019. Stylepark was able to take an advance peek in his studio.
FeaturedGlorious greyby Anna Moldenhauer | 1/7/2019With its concrete-look tiles, Villeroy & Boch Tiles are setting a new tone.
FeaturedOpen-air teachings12/20/2018The large roof terrace of an elite university has been remodeled with furniture by Fermob.
The Storytellerby Uta Abendroth | 12/20/2018The artist and designer Roberto Sironi creates objects that tell stories about lightning and burnt wood, about the Etruscans and old bread stamps.
In motionby Anna Moldenhauer | 12/20/2018Bright ideas: Tobias Grau brings light to the darkness with four new flexible products.
Featured ProjectA leisurely pace12/18/2018The boutique hotel “The Tortue” in Hamburg with products by Bette provides relaxation in a luxurious setting.
STYLEPARK X USMA legend and its guestsby Fabian Peters | 12/12/2018An invitation from a modern classic: Five highly specialized manufacturers are hosted by the USM’s German showrooms in a demonstration of how its legendary “Haller” modular furniture system is up to any retail task.
FeaturedSeamless lightby Anna Moldenhauer | 12/12/2018In the form of the Supersystem integral collection Zumtobel and EOOS have launched a multi-functional system that fits flexibly into different architectural settings.
Where work livesby Julia Hauch | 12/5/2018For the new Artek Oy headquarters in Helsinki, the British architect Sevil Peach combined office and showroom to create a place where you feel at home.
Stylepark RaffleLoyal companionsby Anna Moldenhauer | 12/3/2018Two robust classics created by design icon Konstantin Grcic for Plank: “Myto” and “Miura.” Stylepark is raffling off one of each to its readers.
Functional companionby Anna Moldenhauer | 11/30/2018Bag label Tsatsas is presenting a ladies’ handbag designed by the legendary Dieter Rams.
The man with the bambooby Jasmin Jouhar | 11/30/2018Designer Samy Rio is working on the ecological turnaround in mass production – with sustainable materials and attractive products.
Stylepark x DomotexNetwork nodeby Fabian Peters | 11/30/2018At Domotex 2019, which opens its doors to the public between January 11 and 14 in Hanover, everything will revolve around connectivity and networking.
Experts amongst themselvesby Anna Moldenhauer | 11/29/2018Ligne Roset decked out the AD Design Summit event in Munich.
Sustainable sound insulation by Anna Moldenhauer | 11/29/2018Pioneers in the field of acoustic materials and eco-conscious production: We visited Création Baumann.
FeaturedHistory on the move11/22/2018Pedrali is giving the heritage-listed DoubleTree building by Hilton Hotels in Turin modern highlights.
Prada invitesby Silke Bücker | 11/19/2018Architects Cini Boeri, Elizabeth Diller and Kazuyo Sejima have created experimental accessories for Prada.
STYLEPARK X VOLAT39EL: Flexible heat11/19/2018Vola is celebrating its 50th anniversary this year – on this occasion we present the Danish traditional company and its design classics with a series of short films.
Ritual cleansing by Martina Metzner | 11/15/2018Oscar-nominated filmmaker Luca Guadagnino has given Aesop’s first signature store in Rome an almost religious feel.
Brave new worldby Anna Moldenhauer | 11/13/2018The Gentle Monster label has created installations that seem to be from a completely new world – to present its glasses collections.
Stylepark x PlankBalancing actby Anna Moldenhauer | 11/8/2018With the lounge chair “Land” for Plank, Naoto Fukasawa has created a versatile seat.
The materialists by Jasmin Jouhar | 11/7/2018Furniture made of coal, bicycles from recycled plastic: At the Dutch Design Week 2018 in Eindhoven, young designers show how they want to save the world.
Orgatec 2018The new informalby Fabian Peters | 11/1/2018Will we still work at desks in future? That was one of the many questions asked at Orgatec 2018 in Cologne. We review the trade fair.