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.
INTERVIEWS 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
HEIMTEXTIL 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.
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.
DOMOTEX 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.
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.
FEATURED Second life, new light11/18/2019Architects Hild und K have renovated and raised the BayWa high-rise in Munich. Ceilings and lights from Durlum in the interiors help to create an entirely new impression in its rooms.
FEATURED A perfect fit in the door frame11/15/2019A villa in Hamburg had to meet the very highest quality standards. So it goes without saying that the hinge systems had to come from SIMONSWERK.
ARCHITECTURE Vertical living in Amsterdam11/14/2019Amsterdam Studio Prototype has just completed two residential projects. What they have in common: Their stairwells are an architectural statement.
INTERVIEWS Strong heritage11/13/2019Italian family-owned company Olivari has since 1911 been manufacturing door handles and realized in cooperation with famous creative minds such as Gio Ponti pioneering designs. Where is Olivari today? We spoke to Antonio Olivari.
SUSTAINABILITY A fabric for all weathers11/12/2019Designer Karina Nielsen Rios teamed up with Kvadrat to develop the outdoor fabric “Patio”, which is both sturdy and environmentally friendly. And it looks good into the bargain.
FEATURED A perfect setting for the sea view11/11/2019The restaurant Strandtangen combines modern Scandinavian cuisine with modern Nordic design. And the acoustic panels from the new "Troldtekt Line" series fit in perfectly.
SUSTAINABILITY Energy from hydrogen11/10/2019Scientists from École polytechnique fédérale de Lausanne (EPFL) have developed a compact method of storing hydrogen that could mark a breakthrough in research. In interview, Prof. Dr. Andreas Züttel from the EPFL’s material lab explains the details.
FAIRS & EVENTS Attention to detail11/8/2019Through November 17, 2019 “Hermès at work” in Staatsgalerie Stuttgart provides an opportunity to look over the shoulders of the crafts experts in the Hermès workshops.
FEATURED Suspended discs11/7/2019Luminaires and acoustic elements from the Nimbus Group make for a pleasant working atmosphere in the new administration building of cooktop extractor maker Bora.
MOBILITY The third habitat11/6/2019The vision of self-driving cars: How will the design of vehicles change once they take over control of the driving? And when will we be along for the ride?