Magazine for architecture, design and art

House of Futures

9/5/2025

The architectural office etal. has received several awards and nominations for its first new construction project, Görzer Straße 128 in Munich, including the current DAM Prize 2026. We spoke with Gesche Bengtsson, Elena Masla and Zora Syren about the social housing project constructed using timber.

INTERVIEWS

The concept of truth

9/4/2025

The architect and designer Tobia Scarpa is a creative talent who has truly earned the honorary title of ‘Maestro.’ Shortly after completing his studies, he was already awarded the prestigious ‘Compasso d'Oro’ industrial design prize. In this interview, he tells us what defines his work.

STYLEPARK AXOR

Relax in style

9/3/2025

AXOR Signature starts where standard ends: for high-quality bathroom furnishings that allow you to express your own personality.

ARCHITECTURE

Spotlight on Women Architects – Aline Hielscher

9/1/2025

In our series "Spotlight on Women Architects", we regularly present the work of female architects – such as Aline Hielscher, who, after taking her first steps into self-employment in Paris, established herself as a fixture in practice and discourse in her hometown Leipzig.

ART

Laurent Kronental’s photography offers a unique perspective on urban spaces, where architecture transcends mere structures. In his work, he combines technical precision with a deeply empathetic gaze that captures the human and social layers hidden behind the facades.

STYLEPARK BETTE

The elegant bathroom

8/28/2025

At this year's ISH, Bette presented its ultra-flat shower tray, ‘BetteUltra Space’. The new product is impressive not only for its design, but also for its technical solutions, which combine practicality with aesthetic appeal.

INTERVIEWS

Shared difference

8/27/2025

What kind of workspaces are ideal for neurodivergent people? And how can neurotypical people benefit from them too? Savannah Willits, team leader at PLP Labs, the research and development arm of PLP Architecture, gives us an insight into her work.

ARCHITECTURE

Ornamental brickwork

8/27/2025

Since founding her office in 1985, Amsterdam-based architect Marlies Rohmer has created a multitude of unusual projects in the fields of education, health and integration. In this interview, she gives us an insight into her work and answers the question of why she prefers brick as a material.

FEATURED

Heritage and progress

8/25/2025

Facade specialist Rieder has custom-designed the building facade for the new prevention centre of the BGW and VBG professional associations in Hamburg. The outer shell, made of glass fibre reinforced concrete, features six shades of red that blend harmoniously with the historic clinker brick buildings of the Hanseatic city.

STYLEPARK PLANK

Desire for tomorrow

8/24/2025

Konstantin Grcic designed the "Sol" and "Sombra" lounge chairs for Plank, which feature an extraordinarily steep seat angle that allows for a comfortable and agile posture. In this interview, he gives us an insight into the creative process.

FAIRS & EVENTS

Space for the moment

8/8/2025

Marina Tabassum's Serpentine Pavilion in London can be explored until 26 October 2025: the structure of ‘A Capsule in Time’ is built entirely of wood and features a translucent façade that diffuses the incoming light and allows it to enter in selected areas.

FAIRS & EVENTS

Summer closure in Lombardy

8/6/2025

Bergamo will become a hub for landscape culture during the ‘Landscape Festival – I Maestri del Paesaggio’ from 5 to 21 September 2025. At the same time, the Lake Como Design Festival will take place from 14 to 21 September under the title ‘Fragments’ in the city of Como and around Lake Como.

FAIRS & EVENTS

Celebrate milestones

8/4/2025

Biennale Cinema 2025: Atlas Concorde and Studio Park are creating an exclusive meeting place for the film industry on the terrace of the 5-star Hotel Excelsior on the island of Lido di Venezia.

STYLEPARK RAFFLE

Green poetry

8/1/2025

Stylepark is raffling off a "Mimosa" plant holder from S-CAB!

ARCHITECTURE

Spotlight on Women Architects – Elizabeth Diller

7/31/2025

In our series "Spotlight on Women Architects", we regularly present the work of female architects – such as Elizabeth Diller, whose work is characterised by a deep understanding of the respective social and cultural context.

FEATURED

Space for movement

7/28/2025

Taiga's soundproof, modular office pods in a Nordic design create spaces that are functional and flexible. Ideal for an extraordinary workplace in London's Fora East Side, located in the listed King's Cross Station.

YOUNG TALENTS

Attitude over hype

7/23/2025

Designer Alexander von Dombois made a remarkable debut at SaloneSatellite with furniture such as the ‘Scala’ rolling stool, the “Raam” chair and the ‘Eli’ lamp. In this interview, the Cologne-based creative explains how simple principles drive his designs, why materials should be allowed to age with dignity – and why he uses bark beetle wood in his work.

SUSTAINABILITY

Build better

7/22/2025

Until 5 October 2025, the Deutsche Architekturmuseum in Frankfurt am Main is presenting the exhibition ‘Architecture and Energy. Building in Times of Climate Change’. The aim is to explain the connections between energy, emissions, construction and architecture.

DESIGN

Stories made of light

7/22/2025

Davide Groppi's luminaries are clear yet complex, demonstrating inventiveness and imagination. In his narrative, they never take the main role, as they are symbols for a great fascination of designing with light.

YOUNG TALENTS

Energy and movement

7/21/2025

Multidisciplinary designer Chialing Chang demonstrated just how elegant industrial raw materials can appear at the ‘Optical Flow: Objects and Perception in Light’ exhibition during the 3daysofdesign event in Copenhagen.

YOUNG TALENTS

More than just wood

7/18/2025

Marcus Götschl was one of the exciting new discoveries at this year's SaloneSatellite in Milan. In this interview, he tells us why he is fascinated by sophisticated designs and when design becomes relevant to him.

AWARD NOMINATION

Pedrali 2025: OPALE

7/17/2025

A enveloping, practical armchair was needed, compact in size and with soft curves: ‘Opale’ by Patrick Jouin for Pedrali is a comfortable all-rounder with clever details.

AWARD NOMINATION

Cleaf 2025: NEBULOSA

7/15/2025

Soft sheen, smooth texture: the new ‘Nebulosa’ surface from Cleaf brings contrasts together to form a harmonious unit.

HOTEL

Dream journey into the past

7/15/2025

Philippe Starck has designed a hotel in the new district of the French city of Metz, enriched with stories.

STYLEPARK LAUFEN

More of the good

7/11/2025

How do you develop a collection that is already successful? Peter Wirz from the Vetica design studio asked himself this question for Laufen and honored the long-term collaboration with the contemporary further development of his “PRO” collection as “PRO X”. The result is a complete solution for professional bathroom design.

ARCHITECTURE

Spotlight on Women Architects – Amale Andraos

7/10/2025

In our series "Spotlight on Women Architects", we regularly present the work of female architects – such as Amale Andraos' architecture of polemical optimism: for an architecture that can change society.

YOUNG TALENTS

Modest everyday objects

7/9/2025

Danish designer Alvilde Holm talks to us about the value of experimentation, the limits of materials and why she considers the end result early on in the creative process.

DESTINATIONS

Genius Loci at Lake Chiemsee

7/8/2025

Regional Alpine tradition and international design: in the new Chiemgauhof Lakeside Retreat by Matteo Thun & Partners, both elements combine to create a skilful blend that makes the hotel unique.

ART

Unlimited form

7/7/2025

Interdisciplinary artist Alex Chinneck turns urban space upside down: for his sculptures, he makes building facades slide, ties street lamps in knots and stands electricity pylons on their tips. He gives us an insight into his creative cosmos in this interview.

SUSTAINABILITY

The value of things

7/3/2025

The Danish Architecture Centre (DAC) in Copenhagen is hosting the exhibition ‘Recycle!’ until 10 September 2025, which explores the topic of circular economy from many perspectives – and the exhibition design is no exception.

ARCHITECTURE

Light and clear

7/1/2025

The documentary film ‘Sep Ruf – Architect of Modernity’ is a visual journey through the work of one of the most important German architects of the 20th century.

STYLEPARK RAFFLE

Light with a swing

7/1/2025

Stylepark is raffling off the new "Swiing" luminaire by Fermob.

INTERVIEWS

Space for possibilities

6/27/2025

Philipp von Dalwig runs the architecture firm vonDALWIG Architecture in New York with his partner Kit, alongside a branch office in Mainz. In this interview, the German-born architect explains the firm's unique philosophy, typical areas of work and what makes the Big Apple so magical for architects.

AWARD NOMINATION

AXOR 2025: SHOWER SPHERE

6/26/2025

Thanks to FlexPower technology, the AXOR ShowerSphere shower programme optimises water consumption and offers numerous spray modes for luxurious relaxation. Antonio Citterio chose a design that blends perfectly with the AXOR portfolio.

SUSTAINABILITY

On the future of construction

6/25/2025

In 2025, the Bundeskunsthalle will be dedicated to ecological transformation. An important focus of this year's programme is an international exhibition project on sustainable architecture and urban development in Europe: WEtransFORM.

Magazin

House of Futures

The concept of truth

Relax in style

Spotlight on Women Architects – Aline Hielscher

The City as Portrait

The elegant bathroom

Shared difference

Ornamental brickwork

Heritage and progress

Desire for tomorrow

Space for the moment

Summer closure in Lombardy

Celebrate milestones

Green poetry

Spotlight on Women Architects – Elizabeth Diller

Space for movement

Attitude over hype

Build better

Stories made of light

Energy and movement

More than just wood

Pedrali 2025: OPALE

Cleaf 2025: NEBULOSA

Dream journey into the past

More of the good

Spotlight on Women Architects – Amale Andraos

Modest everyday objects

Genius Loci at Lake Chiemsee

Unlimited form

The value of things

Light and clear

Light with a swing

Space for possibilities

AXOR 2025: SHOWER SPHERE

On the future of construction

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