STYLEPARK IMM COLOGNE 2020 Fun furniture1/6/2020Premiere at imm cologne 2020: London designer and architect Yasmine Mahmoudieh presents her modular children’s furniture concept “myKidsy Playground” – along with appropriate educational offerings.
STYLEPARK IMM COLOGNE 2020 Designed in Germany1/6/2020Long-lasting, sustainable, multifunctional and universal: The qualities of German design are the focus of the special exhibition “Future Interiors – designed in Germany” at imm cologne 2020. Color, incidentally, also plays a role.
HOTEL Tropical paradise with organic farm12/27/2019The Six Senses Krabey Island combines luxury and sustainability to provide a unique experience.
FEATURED An “Open sesame” for the digital age12/20/2019How will we move around buildings in future? Schindler’s answer to this question is the PORT system. It summons elevators, opens doors and likes crazy videos.
INTERVIEWS Recognizing potential12/19/2019The Mexican architect Frida Escobedo came to international fame in 2018 with her design for the Serpentine Pavilion in London. In her work, questions about urban spaces are met with realistic answers. She tells us about her architecture in an interview.
FEATURED Italian for Travelers12/18/2019The new Lufthansa Lounge at Milan’s Malpensa Airport not only pampers its guests with Italian cuisine but also offers them delightful Italian lighting design by Artemide.
FEATURED Knotted Art12/17/2019Over the last two decades, Jan Kath has once again transformed the carpet into a positive must-have. That said, with his collection “Spectrum” he appears to be moving more into the realms of abstract art.
DESIGN Knowing What is Missing12/16/2019From his “Dancing Walls” for Vitra to “A Piece of Sky” for Sky-Frame. A visit to the studio of Zurich-based designer Stephan Hürlemann.
SPA Leisure is a luxury12/13/2019The spa resort The Retreat at Blue Lagoon Iceland in a lava field on the Reykjanes Peninsula takes luxurious comfort to a new level.
FEATURED Lava and leather12/13/2019In the luxurious “Blue Lagoon” wellness resort set in the breathtaking Icelandic lavascape guests can relax on the upholstered furniture of B&B Italia.
FEATURED From Berlin out into the world12/12/2019Berlin-based Designstudio 7.5 has developed the “Cosm” office chair for US office specialists Herman Miller – and the newcomer is fast becoming a world hit. It would not be the first once for Carola Zwick, Roland Zwick and Burkhard Schmitz. An interview
STYLEPARK HEIMTEXTIL 2020 Textiles in the Spotlight12/11/2019Architects, interior architects and planners should start making a note in their diaries straight away, because Messe Frankfurt will soon be opening its doors for Heimtextil, which will be taking place from January 7-10, 2020.
FEATURED In the Bauhaus spirit12/10/2019Weko’s "Baureihe E" series quite consciously locks into the design lineage of Classical Modernism.
FEATURED Luxury in the hotel bathroom12/9/2019Increasingly often, Geberit shower toilets are providing that extra bit of comfort in high-end bathrooms for the hotel world.
DESIGN With heart and head12/9/2019Pedrali is one of the most important Italian furniture companies operating worldwide. With passion, courage and a keen sense for design, the family-run company is shaping its future.
STYLEPARK ZUMTOBEL Light in motion12/6/2019Zumtobel is expanding its range of office lighting, leaving plenty of scope for individual preferences as it does so.
STYLEPARK DOMOTEX Wall-to-wall carpeting12/5/2019Carpets are back. Designers and interior decorators are rediscovering this flooring option. In good time for DOMOTEX, the leading global fair for carpets and other floor coverings, we present exciting projects in which carpets set the accents.
FEATURED A rooftop view of Munich12/4/2019With its sophisticated construction and well-thought-out distribution of light, a roof extension in Maxvorstadt, Munich impressed the jury of the Velux Architects' Competition.
FEATURED Oriental carpet 2.012/3/2019Whether woven or not, oriental carpets are always testimony to time-worn skills, the nature they are based on, and intricate artisanship. This is exactly the right recipe for a successful product in the digital age.
SUSTAINABILITY Concrete shame12/3/20193D-printed clay walls and roofs made of cork: Why architects are building the future with more than just concrete. Plus: six current projects that set the tone.
FEATURED Made to last forever12/2/2019Mosa tiles are aesthetic natural products that are timeless, sustainable, and suitable for all manner of uses. The Maastricht-based company also supports designers and builders with digital design services and tailor-made project support.
SUSTAINABILITY Revealing alternatives12/2/2019Dutch architecture firm “The Way We Build” focuses on sustainable building and renovation – Farah Agarwal and Arjen Aarnoudse aim to realise projects that score points for both materials and aesthetics.
INTERVIEWS Lock without a key11/29/2019BIG Ideas is architecture firm BIG’s technology think tank. We talked to Jakob Lange, Partner at BIG and Head of BIG Ideas, about their latest project, the smart lock Friday.
SUSTAINABILITY More than a fashion fair11/28/2019Neonyt has taken up the cause of presenting “sustainable fashion” in all its forms. In January the “Fashion Hub” opens its doors for the third time in Berlin.
SUSTAINABILITY The joy of meeting again11/27/2019Countless materials, products and processes prove: The circular economy is not only ecological correct, but also aesthetically valuable.
SUSTAINABILITY A revolutionary toilet11/26/2019The solution to a global problem could be a new toilet bowl developed by Vienna-based studio EOOS.
FEATURED Under the Floating Dome of the Louvre11/26/2019The Louvre Abu Dhabi by Jean Nouvel is an architectural work of art in its own right. Artemide technology ensures the art displayed is shown in the best possible light.
FEATURED Freifrau in motion11/25/2019Surprisingly different and comfortably casual – the chairs by Freifrau are pleasing to the eye with their organic shapes and individual designs. Now, the duo of Hoffmann and Kahleyss are bringing some added oomph – quite literally – to the “Leya” collection.
FEATURED Luxurious quality, industrial charm11/24/2019With “Steel19” Alape has created a vanity unit for small bathrooms whose functionality is reflected in its precise design.
STYLEPARK HEIMTEXTIL Emotions and individuals11/22/2019Anne Marie Commandeur, Director of Stijlinstituut Amsterdam, is responsible for the Trend Space at Heimtextil 2020. She tells us why “identity” is the slogan of the hour.
FEATURED Forest light in the recess hall11/21/2019Daylight has a fundamental role to play at the new “Hessenwaldschule” (Forest School of Hessen) in Weiterstadt. Its building has now been honored with 3rd prize at the 2019 Velux architecture competition.
SUSTAINABILITY On water and in the air11/20/2019Polluted water, contaminated air – two of the most serious forms of environmental impact worldwide. Designers and architects are attempting to provide relief through sustainable approaches.
SUSTAINABILITY Designs from nature11/19/2019Seaweed, sunflowers and salt – with the aim of sparing the environment, designers are increasingly experimenting with natural materials. And suddenly nature is making a comeback as a source of raw materials.