With the reissue of the ‘Half Moon’ cocktail table, Paola Lenti provides a worthy stage for a design by Greta Magnusson Grossman in the present day.

With its new ‘Haelo’ carpet design concept, modulyss offers a dynamic dimension in sustainable flooring that provides holistic freedom in interior design.

The design office OMC°C is presenting the socio-ecological project ‘Schattengrün’ (Shadow Green) as part of the Frankfurt Rhine-Main region's World Design Capital 2026 programme. This project enables facades to be greened in an uncomplicated and participatory manner.

A new beginning, transformation, new approaches to design and materiality: this is what the current ‘NEULAND’ collection from Object Carpet stands for. Together with the Ippolito Fleitz Group, the company has created a modular flooring system that can be used in a variety of ways.

The official programme year of the World Design Capital Frankfurt Rhine-Main is about to begin: design as a driver of social change, innovation and democratic participation will then be celebrated in the region with many events. The grand opening at Centralstation in Darmstadt marks the start of the programme.

A visit to the V&A East Storehouse by Diller Scofidio + Renfro, whose clarity questions what a museum can be today – and who has the authority to interpret its contents.

Developed by Cleaf, the "Matrice" texture represents a modern evolution of the primary "Matrix", originally created from sandblasted larch. This reinterpretation introduces a design that combines movement and natural character.

As a full-service provider of modern office concepts, König + Neurath has been shaping the working environments of tomorrow for 100 years. The team supports architects throughout the entire furnishing process with expertise and digital tools for a holistic design process.

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.

The Dutch architectural firm MVRDV has released CarbonSpace, an open-source software programme available for free public use. It is designed to help reduce carbon emissions right from the first step of the design process.

Arper has equipped the restaurant ‘The Roof Cortina’ in the ski resort of Cortina d'Ampezzo with the sustainable ‘Catifa Carta’ chairs by Lievore Altherr Molina.

How should a modern office be designed to boost creativity and productivity? Pedrali creates versatile furniture collections for agile spaces that can be easily adapted to suit any need.

Stylepark is giving away a String® Pocket shelf.

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.

Interior designer Franziska Kanani chose the ‘CeraFloor Individual’ shower channel from Dallmer for her own bathroom in a luxurious bungalow – a statement of design, quality and flexibility.

As part of extensive renovation work, the Hyparschale in Magdeburg was fitted with high-quality rubber floor coverings from nora, which appear to be made from a single mould and emphasise the architectural clarity of the multi-purpose hall.

With the new ‘TECEdrainway’ shower channel, Tece offers a minimalist design with powerful functionality that is both easy to clean and durable.

Thanks to Wagner Living's ‘d2 bespoke interior system’, rooms can be dynamically furnished in no time at all: flexible, lightweight individual components can be used to build shelves, work surfaces, room dividers, storage space, seating niches or individual elements that are both elegant and durable, depending on your needs.

Paola Lenti offers exclusive fabrics, sophisticated structures and sustainable materials not only for outdoor use: the furniture and accessories for interior design are also unique and showcase the diversity of the family-run company.

The world's leading trade fair for lighting and building services technology invites visitors to Frankfurt from 8 to 13 March 2026 to showcase the latest developments in the industry. Particularly visionary concepts will be honoured with the Designplus Award by Light + Building.

Clear, sophisticated, dynamic: Wilkhahn surprises with its new ‘WiChair’ swivel chair. Instead of the usual plastic shell, moulded wood forms the base, while a springy steel swing arm ensures dynamic sitting instead of complex structures.

With the expertise of Interface Design Studio, the supplier of textile and resilient floor coverings offers creative professionals support in planning individual concepts.

Henning Larsen Architects A/S is currently researching a modular system that could serve as an alternative to air conditioning in public spaces.

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.

Since Edit Napoli was founded, Naples has become an important location for author design. The format brings together young design talents as well as established designers and manufacturers. We travelled south and discovered objects that show where contemporary design is heading.

From 2 November 2025 to 15 March 2026, the Kunstmuseen Krefeld will present the first major retrospective in Germany on the œuvre of French architect and designer Charlotte Perriand with the exhibition ‘Charlotte Perriand. L'Art d'habiter / The Art of Living’.

Heat pumps are considered a key component in achieving climate targets and the so-called heat transition in Germany. But while the tabloid media railed against ‘Habeck's heating hammer’, there is a history that began long before the so-called traffic light coalition government. And where do we actually stand today? An assessment of the current situation.

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.

Salone del Mobile.Milano is extending its international network to the Middle East: ‘Red in progress. Salone del Mobile.Milano meets Riyadh’ will make its debut from 26 to 30 November 2025, heralding a collaboration that will continue over the coming years.

Dallmer's renowned DallFlex drainage system for floor-level showers has been further developed with the future in mind: DallFlex 2.0 offers greater design freedom and new features.

The elegant ‘Vea’ tap collection by Christian Haas for Villeroy & Boch combines a form reduced to the essentials with modern ViPush technology. At the same time, the ceramic inlay on the control knob references the tradition and expertise of Villeroy & Boch.

Danish architect Søren Pihlmann is clearly opposed to conventional new buildings. Instead, his Copenhagen-based office, Pihlmann Architects, focuses on renovating, repurposing and reusing materials in existing buildings. In the interview, he explains the challenges and opportunities associated with this approach.

The ‘SOL’ lounge chair by Konstantin Grcic for Plank enables a comfortable and agile posture thanks to its exceptionally steep seat angle.