COLUMN Everyday Architecture3/25/2021Anne Lacaton and Jean Philippe Vassal have won the Pritzker Prize. And it’s well overdue, as our author sees it, once again casting his gaze over the work and impact of the French architect duo.
ARCHITECTURE Jörg Brüggemann – Autobahn3/24/2021Jörg Brüggemann captured the German autobahn with a camera and created a contemporary document that raises questions about both the past and future of Germany’s national concrete structure.
INTERVIEWS A changing city3/23/2021Torsten Becker is an urban planner and chairs the Municipal Urban Planning Advisory Council. He wants to achieve a new definition of public space for Frankfurt/Main. In the interview he explains to us why he is committed to a traffic-reduced inner city and to what extent the population could profit from the concept.
FEATURED Daring to innovate3/23/2021Living and working – the Nimbus Group’s “Lighting Pad Lounge” brings the two together, creating a cross between luminaire and acoustic panel.
FEATURED Fun shapes3/22/2021With 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.
STYLEPARK LAUFEN Multifaceted Bathroom Worlds3/22/2021With 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.
FEATURED Modular Alphabet3/19/2021In the form of “Costume” for Magis, Stefan Diez has designed a durable sofa that is straightforward to repair and flexible in use.
INTERVIEWS Less is More3/19/2021The idea of car-free centers in towns and cities is being discussed throughout Europe – with opinions divided for and against the idea. What do we need for a lasting change of heart? We put the question to Dr. Philine Gaffron, who researchers and teaches at Hamburg University of Technology’s Institute of Transport Planning and Logistics.
FEATURED The Original3/19/2021Sculptor Andreas Reichlin is the inventor of the Feuerring, the “Ring of Fire”, a functional sculpture which represents an ideal mixture of pleasure and aesthetics. As a work of art, the Feuerring is copyright protected.
ARCHITECTURE The human being in focus3/18/2021With her office Nickl & Partner, Professor Christine Nickl-Weller builds hospitals, research facilities and nursing homes nationally and internationally. She explains why flexible floor plans are important and what urban planning and hospital construction have in common.
STYLEPARK ZUMTOBEL Spotlight for the art3/18/2021Zumtobel has developed a custom lighting solution for the Fondation Beyeler which, thanks to zoom optics, makes it possible for the first time to ideally direct accent lighting to both small and large objects.
DESIGN Craft and visions3/17/2021Jellyfish-like vases and a monolith with drawers: "The Mindcraft Project" showcase experimental Danish design in an online exhibition.
FEATURED Curves for relaxation3/17/2021With “BetteEve” Tesseraux+Partner have created a collection of bathtubs that with their organic shapes offer comfortable sitting and makes the hard titanium steel used feel silky soft.
INTERVIEWS Setting new standards3/17/2021Antonio Linares, Senior Managing Director Laufen and CNEE Division in an interview about the fascination of the bathroom, attractive markets and the importance of "Swissness".
FEATURED Smart Trends3/16/2021From March 22 thru 26, the ISH will be bringing the members of the HVAC and water industries together online. We spoke to Jens Wischmann, Managing Director of the German Sanitary Industry Association (VDS) about this year’s design trends and new technological developments in the bathroom.
FEATURED Sustainable fun with façades3/16/2021In Bochum, ACMS Architekten have designed a student residence based on the “Variowohnen” flexible housing concept. For the façade, they made use of “öko skin” courtesy of Rieder, a form of cladding comprising slatted wall panels made of fiberglass-reinforced concrete.
DESIGN Outdoor Weather3/16/2021Little by little, the temperatures are getting milder and the dream of balmy summer evenings and relaxing vacation days is within reach. For the right outdoor equipment we have put together a refreshing selection from our Novelties Stage.
SUSTAINABILITY STYLEPARK Talk @Clubhouse #2: Sustainable Design3/15/2021Sustainable design – what matters now? Is the call for sustainability in design a trend or is a change in values taking place? Is the designation "sustainable" being given too lightly? We discussed these and other questions on March 18, 2021 at 6:30 p.m. on Clubhouse.
STYLEPARK PEDRALI Woven wonder3/15/2021An armchair and a lounge armchair like a gentle summer breeze. Pedrali’s "Panarea" collection by CMP Design lends a new twist to classic wickerwork.
RESTAURANT Born of fire3/12/2021In 2020, Argentinian restaurant Gran Fierro relocated, and at its second location in Prague’s new town the renowned Czech design collective Formafatal again dreamed up the interior design. The main inspiration? Fire and coal.
INTERVIEWS STYLEPARK ZOOM IN with Amandus Samsøe Sattler3/11/2021Amandus Samsøe Sattler on the urgency of sustainable architecture and current initiatives for buildings of the future.
STYLEPARK BURGBAD A feeling for harmony3/10/2021For its “Max” collection, burgbad combines traditional craftsmanship with modern expectations to create a grounded cozy feeling in the bathroom.
STYLEPARK WAGNER LIVING Redefining Boundaries3/9/2021In WAGNER Design Lab, architects Titus Bernhard and Andreas Weissenbach have recently realized a giant display window for Wagner. Thanks to Stefan Diez’s flexible “D2” system, its interior can be used flexibly for anything from a showroom to a work environment.
INTERVIEWS STYLEPARK-Talk @Clubhouse #1: Design – Original vs. Plagiarism3/8/2021Where are the limits to plagiarism in design? How can you recognize a design imitation? And how can designers protect their own creative work? We discussed these and other questions in a relaxed round of experts on Clubhouse.
ARCHITECTURE A funky old-timer3/5/2021LOT Architects have given an old townhouse in Brooklyn a radical rejuvenation treatment. The result is one thing above all: blue.
DESIGN USM 2021: A world of plants3/5/2021USM offers with a new extension for the popular Haller modular furniture system the possibility to green rooms in style and in no time.
SUSTAINABILITY Fresh and functional3/4/2021For their design of a London townhouse, Office S&M recycled milk bottles, chopping boards, marble and bricks to use as building materials – and brought a splash of real color to create a new dynamic in the rooms.
ARCHITECTURE Estrangement of the familiar3/3/2021The two architectural firms of Young & Ayata and Michan Architecture joined forces to design a residential building in Mexico City. The result features an expressive concrete façade that provides for subtle agitation.
NEW WORK Breaking the Grid3/2/2021With their Douglas House in London’s West End, Note Design Studio has created a new feel-good place for flexible working. In the process, the Swedish collective has given this 1930s building a gentle nudge and a slight wave.
FEATURED Water and values3/1/2021Quality, aesthetics, courage and heart – guiding principles that characterise the traditional Fantini company and the design of its high-quality bathroom and kitchen fittings.
SUSTAINABILITY Stick, twist – live2/26/2021There are many facets to sustainable construction. This house sounds the way it looks – the Wikkelhouse (twisted house) by Amsterdam-based studio Fiction Factory is manufactured as a modular lightweight construction made of virgin-fiber paperboard that can be put up on site quickly without problems or complications.
DESIGN Freifrau 2021: GRACE2/26/2021"Grace" - that is the name of the new chair by the Hoffmann Kahleyss design studio for Freifrau. Elegance and particularly strong material form the basis.
INTERVIEWS Three questions to Marialaura Rossiello Irvine2/25/2021Marialaura Rossiello Irvine leads the interdisciplinary design studio Irvine in Milan. In this interview, she tells us what she is currently working on, what her creative approach is and what Italian design needs today.
STYLEPARK ISH DIGITAL 2021 Clever and clean2/24/2021From March 22 to 26, 2021, ISH digital will bring together the sanitary, heating and air conditioning industry. In the fields of "Energy" and "Water", the world’s leading trade fair for water, heating and air conditioning will be busy showcasing current trends and for five whole days offer visitors the chance to network digitally, see innovations and become acquainted with product highlights.