When (self-)limitation gives birth to a passionate wealth of ideas then great things are sure to come about. Dutch interior designer Dirk van der Kooij is a prime example of this phenomenon. His passion is for plastic that would otherwise end up on the rubbish dump.

The Neue Nationalgalerie will reopen in late August 2021 following an extensive renovation by David Chipperfield Architects. We spoke to David Chipperfield about his concept for the building and the connected search for authenticity.

"The Power of Design" is the title of a recent documentary by Reinhild Dettmer-Finke, a collaboration between ZDF/ARTE and Kobalt Documentary.

Stephen Burks has designed with "KIDA" for Dedon an airy hanging chair in which it is excellent to relax.

Prof. Michael Braungart and American researcher William McDonough are the brains behind the “cradle-to-cradle” design principle for the circular economy. He is a member of the jury for the German Sustainability Award for Design. We talk to him about the challenges, goals and perspectives of sustainable design.

The exhibition “Women Artists of the Wiener Werkstätte” at the MAK in Vienna showcases the achievements of female designers in the gesamtkunstwerk of the renowned collective.

The Autor Rooms welcome design-savvy travelers to a converted old apartment in the heart of Warsaw. The host of this extraordinary boutique mini-hotel is graphic design studio Mamastudio.

Taking their inspiration from “rough meets warm”, roller-blind solutions by Kvadrat Shade and textiles by Kvadrat ensure a pleasant atmosphere in the Fellow Workspace in Aarhus.

Stylepark raffles off one "Pan Black Limited Edition" outdoor chair by Garpa.

Heatherwick Studio with IM Motors has unveiled a fully automated electric-powered concept vehicle that uses a HEPA filter to clean ambient air while driving.

“Designing Design Education. White Book on the Future of Design Education” is the name of the latest publication from the iF Design Foundation – a reference work that raises questions on the form design education should take in future. In an interview, its author Prof. René Spitz gives us his summary.

From Ikea into the museum: Industrial designer Hella Jongerius researches into the future of textile manufacture. On her new exhibition "Woven Cosmos" at Berlin’s Gropius Bau.

With “Noonu”, B&B Italia is advancing the concept of the sofa as an island of comfort. The collection designed by Antonio Citterio scores heavily for both its elegant design and its flexible format.

Zurich-based gallery BALTSprojects is currently showing “Elemér Zalotay: Manic Modern”, the first exhibition on the work of Hungarian-Swiss architect Elemér Zalotay in Germany, Austria and Switzerland. Curator Tibor Joanelly explained the concept to us.

Edward Barber and Jay Osgerby have expanded the "Bellhop" collection by FLOS with the new "Bellhop Floor" floor lamp.

A bow of architecture and design to their Mediterranean roots: "Liz" and "Lapala" by Expormim on the veranda of the house "Casa Ter" by Mesura Architects in the Catalan region of Lower Amphuria.

Müller small living takes over the production and distribution for the multifunctional "Maude" bed by Michael Mettler.

With "Murtoli", Christian Werner has designed an outdoor sofa for Ligne Roset that is both formally and functionally the ideal basis for relaxation on warm summer days.

With "Rift/reverse" Tubes Radiatori has added another horizontal configuration to its modular radiator "Rift". The new design stands out for its minimalist vocabulary, which enables a broad variety of uses.

One man's trash, another man's treasure: Studio ThusThat recycles residual materials from the metal industry for their designs. Red mud and copper slag are turned into extraordinary creations that raise our awareness of sustainable reuse.

With its “TwistFlush” toilet flush and the touch-free “ProActive+” flushing system, Villeroy & Boch is offering sustainable technologies that ensure optimal hygiene and efficient use of water.

Michael Anastassiades on the design of the "AA/27" fitting for Aboutwater, his form language and current projects such as for the Fondazione ICA Milano.

The “College of Forestry” at Oregon State University has been expanded. The two new building complexes integrate the teaching ideals in their architectural concept and thus become sustainable places of learning.

In Luxembourg, a new school takes up the surrounding forest in the design of its facade. Its panels were provided by perforated metal specialist RMIG who also acted as a consultant for all aspects of the project.

Camira, in collaboration with Colour Hive, has created a guide for the interior design of the future.

The Office Group, or TOG for short, recently opened "Oper46" – a set of flexible workspaces in the center of Frankfurt/Main. We took a look around.

According to an official press release, the Architettura 2021 Biennale in Venice will now take place this year from 22 May to 21 November 2021 as a physical event. Numerous digital formats are already planned in parallel.

Why is colour important for the development of a brand? And why does Pantone proclaim the colour(s) of the year every year? We talked about these and other questions with Laurie Pressmann, Vice President of the Pantone Color Institute.

“Dieter Rams. Looking back and ahead” is the name of the exhibition at the museum angewandte kunst in Frankfurt, which has recently opened. Anna Moldenhauer spoke to the curator Prof. Klaus Klemp in advance of the show – the discussion focused on the concept, Dieter Rams’ approach to design, and the importance of teamwork.

In the form of "KIDA" for Dedon, Stephen Burks has designed a hanging lounge chair that for the first time entailed the Dedon fiber being wound around the structure rather than woven. In this interview, he explains the idea behind it and why the view of craft traditions from all over the world is fascinating for him.

The Salone del Mobile in Milan, one of the most important international furniture fairs, would celebrate its 60th anniversary this April. Due to the worldwide pandemic, we sadly have to be patient until a trip to Milan will be possible again for everyone. Fortunately, thanks to our extensive coverage of the last few years, we can reminisce until then.

With its first collection, Kvadrat Shade presents a system for high-quality roller blind solutions that can add visual, acoustic and thermal value to any room.

Versatile and shapely – the new "Akira" secretary by Mathias Hahn for Schönbuch combines aesthetics with function in the home office.

Antoine Lesur has designed the "Cadiz" for Fermob outdoor chair collection – it offers true perfection as regards both the materials and the finish.

Kaschkasch has developed a collection for Renz comprising adaptable furniture for a modern office that includes height-adjustable tables.