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When it comes to working from home USM offers more than just furniture – a new web special provides information and useful advices.

Touch-free operation is a function that has become immensely important as we all try to get to grips with the Corona pandemic. The virus has shown us how quickly germs can be transmitted. Vola has intelligent solutions for comprehensive hand hygiene.

Alfredo Häberli is one of the internationally established designers: the works created in his studio in Zurich for pioneering companies such as Vitra, Kvadrat or Moroso are energetic and expressive. His unique way of combining tradition and the contemporary in his products has been awarded many times.

"Citizen" is the name of the new lounge chair that Konstantin Grcic has developed for Vitra. Grcic recounts in conversation with Thomas Edelmann why it can be worthwhile to address ideas sustainably and why he finds it so exciting to try out simplicity beyond the pale of customary shapes.

Try out new things and if they fail, start from scratch again. That was the recipe for success embraced by Luigi Feltrin, founder of Arper. He died recently. We can learn from his tireless composure.

The new table "Curtain" by Läufer & Keichel for Zeitraum.

Scandinavia, Japan, France – the influences in the work of German designer Gesa Hansen are manifold. Our Stylepark Zoom In video interview!

The outdoor luminaire series “Walkstick/Wallstick” by Antonio Citterio.

The outdoor lighting series "Mile" by Antonio Citterio.

The outdoor lighting collection "In Vitro" by Philippe Starck for FLOS.

The new outdoor lighting series "Caule" by Patricia Urquiola for FLOS.

She is one of the most important names among Germany's young designers: Hanne Willmann has already won numerous awards and designed products for Schramm, Tecta, Schönbuch and many other renowned manufacturers.

With “AXOR Edge” by Jean-Marie Massaud AXOR is setting new standards in terms of manufacturing quality. A key role is played by a machine from the aerospace industry.

It has been finished for a few weeks: the spectacular Omniturm in Frankfurt/Main. It was designed by BIG, arguably the most successful architect’s office in the world at the moment. We met up with BIG partner Kai-Uwe Bergmann for an interview.

Raphael Gielgen is "Future of Work Trendscout" at Vitra. His "Learning Journeys" take him around the world. We asked him in a video interview in his home office whether the Corona crisis will change our working world forever.

Potato Head Studios are a luxury hotel on Bali by OMA and entrepreneur Ronald Akili that is also destined to become a cultural hub for the local population.

Due to the increased worldwide spread of the coronavirus, the 59th edition of the Salone del Mobile will not take place.

Currently Paola Lenti completes the "FRAME" collection with the new yarn "TWIGGY".

A hammock to sit in: New lounge chair by Rene Gonzalez Architects for Paola Lenti.

Paola Lenti extends the "KABA" collection with a modular corner sofa.

Paola Lenti extends the "ORBITRY" collection with a two-seater sofa.

Paola Lenti will soon offer "SWING" in lacquered aluminium.

Car makers Fiat have collaborated with the design brand Kartell to transform the new Fiat 500 full electric into a really special one-off.

#Stayathome, to protect your own health and protect others from an infection with coronavirus – that is the order of the day right now. Stylepark outlines ten practical tips for working from home that will ensure you don’t need to go short on comfort.

Erwan and Ronan Bouroullec have come up with a completely new roller blind system for Kvadrat Shade, the latest brand by Danish textiles expert Kvadrat. In this interview, Erwan Bouroullec explains to us the design concept behind it.

Paola Lenti extends the "TELAR" collection with four casual outdoor furniture.

With the redevelopment of the Stadthöfe in Hamburg, David Chipperfield Architects Berlin have created a new, atmospheric district. Bricks by Petersen Tegl play a crucial role in the transformation of the roof structure.