Spanish furniture manufacturer Actiu creates environments for people to feel comfortable in. Its designs for workspaces, educational institutions and healthcare facilities are modular and flexible. The managing director of the German subsidiary provides insight into the company's dynamic nature in this interview.

Textiles shape the identity, atmosphere, and depth of a room by reflecting cultural heritage, craftsmanship, and a keen sense of materiality. In this interview, interior designer Tara Bernerd gives us an insight of her approach to fabrics and textures for hospitality projects.

The work of the Rahbaran Hürzeler architectural firm ranges from experimental and public-institutional projects to urban strategies, spatial installations and scenography. Shadi Rahbaran and Ursula Hürzeler explain why issues such as existing buildings, densification and transformation play such an important role for them.

The mechanical installations by Swiss artist Zimoun are expansive and mostly consist of recycled materials. In this interview, he explains how he uses simplicity to create complexity and encourages us to think about the structures of the world.

Troy Schaum works as an architect in Houston, Texas, where he also teaches at the Rice School of Architecture. From 2009 until recently, he collaborated with Rosalyne Shieh. The first monograph on their work, Schaum/Shieh: Blanking, has just been published by Park Books. An ideal moment for a conversation.

Studio Waldo Works designs architecture and interiors for extraordinary projects around the world that couldn't be more different. In Frankfurt am Main, it recently designed the Kimpton Hotel in a former bank building. Co-founder Tom Bartlett explains why the identity of a place is so important in our interview.

“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.