“Folded Time” is the first in-situ project by artist Jorinde Voigt, curated by Juliane von Herz (Euphoria) and commissioned by the commercial law firm Freshfields. The result is a site-specific concept for the entrance hall of the office designed by beye scheid guderle eckerth Architekten in FOUR Frankfurt. In this interview, she gives us an insight into the project.

This year, Stylepark is the media partner and a member of the jury for the DAM Preis for Architecture in Germany. The five finalists have been selected, and the award ceremony will take place in January 2026 at the DAM in Frankfurt am Main. Director Peter Cachola Schmal gives us insights into the decision-making process, situates the current construction culture and recalls special buildings.

Rieder provides customised facade panels with its wide range of fibreglass concrete elements. The publishers of Stylepark visited the team in Maishofen: To what extent do the products actively contribute to the energy transition, and what are the family-owned company's next goals? Find out in the interview.

Stephanie Thatenhorst's designs are bold and surprising, featuring unusual combinations of colours, shapes, materials and styles. Yet her work never feels overloaded or overwhelming – in fact, her interior design projects are inviting and people-oriented.

The family-owned company Brunner is committed to circularity and sustainable processes: working with renowned designers, it develops high-quality, durable contract furniture that is both aesthetically pleasing and functional. Emily Erwe, Sustainability Manager at Brunner, gives us an insight into her work.

Christian Haas has created the new ‘Vea’ tap collection for Villeroy & Boch, combining modern technology with traditional craftsmanship. In this interview, he tells us what is important in bathroom design today.

What if the insulating effect of a building façade could be intelligently controlled in response to outdoor temperature and space heating demand? This question is being investigated by the ReVaD research project, which is developing adaptive insulation components for building envelopes – adjustable vacuum insulation panels.

One hundred years ago, an ambitious programme to modernise the city of Frankfurt was launched. It remains exemplary to this day. We spoke to Christina Treutlein about historical concepts and current inspirations.

Behind the digital cloud stands a huge and rapidly growing infrastructure that is controlled by a small number of multinational corporations. With its exhibition ‘City in the Cloud – Data on the Ground’, the TUM Architecture Museum in Munich is opening up a discussion about how to deal with the new currency of ‘data’. Curator Damjan Kokalevski explains the concept to us in an interview.

The designer duo Jacobo Cuesta Wolf and Robert Hahn form Hahn&CuestaWolf. Together, they develop furniture, product and lighting designs as well as tailor-made solutions for interior design. In this interview, they give us an insight into their work.

Norsmind have created "TAYA" for Rolf Benz – a modular sofa that seamlessly connects indoors and outdoors. We spoke to the Danish designers about clarity in design, the beauty of contrast, and their collaboration with the Swabian manufacturer.

Sven Ullrich, Executive Vice President Marketing/R&D/Product Management, and Constantin von Boch, Head of Sales A&D Europe, in conversation with the Stylepark publishers about brand strategy, design standards, sustainability as well as the future of Villeroy & Boch and Ideal Standard.

Birgit Hoffmann and Christoph Kahleyss have expanded the Marie chair family for Freifrau. In this interview, they tell us about the new ideas they have added and how they designed the backrest to be sustainable.

The architectural office etal. has received several awards and nominations for its first new construction project, Görzer Straße 128 in Munich, including the current DAM Prize 2026. We spoke with Gesche Bengtsson, Elena Masla and Zora Syren about the social housing project constructed using timber.

The architect and designer Tobia Scarpa is a creative talent who has truly earned the honorary title of ‘Maestro.’ Shortly after completing his studies, he was already awarded the prestigious ‘Compasso d'Oro’ industrial design prize. In this interview, he tells us what defines his work.

Laurent Kronental’s photography offers a unique perspective on urban spaces where architecture transcends mere structures. His work, often focused on brutalist and postmodern housing estates as well as extraordinary urban landscapes, blends technical precision with a deeply empathetic gaze that captures the human and social layers behind the façades.

What kind of workspaces are ideal for neurodivergent people? And how can neurotypical people benefit from them too? Savannah Willits, team leader at PLP Labs, the research and development arm of PLP Architecture, gives us an insight into her work.

Konstantin Grcic designed the "Sol" and "Sombra" lounge chairs for Plank, which feature an extraordinarily steep seat angle that allows for a comfortable and agile posture. In this interview, he gives us an insight into the creative process.

Designer Alexander von Dombois made a remarkable debut at SaloneSatellite with furniture such as the ‘Scala’ rolling stool, the “Raam” chair and the ‘Eli’ lamp. In this interview, the Cologne-based creative explains how simple principles drive his designs, why materials should be allowed to age with dignity – and why bark beetle wood deserves a second life.

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.

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.

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’.

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.

What happens when two pioneers in the lighting industry are invite to a joint interview to discuss dynamic lighting in urban spaces? Ulrike Brandi and Prof. Dr. Thomas Römhild in conversation.

Sitting outside ­– a delight for which Pedrali offers the ideal furnishings: Thanks to the elegant designs and a wide range of colours, the outdoor space becomes the centre of life. A look at the projects for hotels, restaurants and private homes shows just how diverse this can be.

Architect Susanne Brorson lives and works on the Baltic Sea island of Rügen. In the interview, she tells us how she researches traditional building methods and experiments with renewable raw materials in order to establish local and sustainable architecture.

With projects ranging from clubs to cultural buildings to industrial facilities, Johan Olsson and Andreas Lyckefors show how architecture can create spaces that are both precise and poetic. A conversation about responsibility, materiality and the power of context.

What shapes our perception of design? How are objects staged? These are the questions explored in the exhibition ‘Hello Image – The Staging of Things’ at the Museum für Kunst & Gewerbe Hamburg. The curators Esther Ruelfs and Viktoria Lea Heinrich explain the concept in an interview.

Caroline Hyde Brown is a British textile artist and designer whose work focuses on exploring traditional craft techniques and natural materials. In this interview, she gives us an insight into her research.

The architectural firm Johnston Marklee has designed a sofa for Knoll: with gentle curves and an unusual volume, “Biboni” is a comfortable statement. Mark Lee gives us an insight into the creative process in an interview.

The international architecture firm mirror. by Sebastian Schützdeller is trying to rethink the way architecture is created today – from the constellations of collaboration to the places where it takes place. His work revolves around architecture that reflects the client rather than the supposed heroism of the architect.

How can cities be designed for the future? Interview: Dr.-Ing. Steffen Braun, Deputy Director of the Fraunhofer Institute for Industrial Engineering IAO and co-founder of the Fraunhofer Morgenstadt initiative.

Zaven Design created the "Koala" seating furniture for S-CAB, two variations on a basic idea that gently envelop the body and offer maximum comfort. Enrica Cavarzan and Marco Zavagno tell us why they value contrast in their work.

Robert Wilson is an icon of theater directing and has created unique scenes using light. We met him in Milan to talk about his installation “Mother” and constructs, built from time and space.

Carlo Ratti is the curator of the 19th International Architecture Exhibition – La Biennale di Venezia. The architect from Turin has given the international exhibition in the lagoon city the theme and title ‘Intelligens. Natural. Artificial. Collective.’ and attracted over 750 participants for the show. In this interview, he tells us what guests can expect.