FAIRS & EVENTS Fresh from the textiles lab4/23/2015Dynamic walls, luminescent concrete and polar-bear houses, a tour of the experimentation and research going into textile construction.
ARCHITECTURE A new architectural skin4/19/2015Somewhere between studio, lab, and manifesto: Contemporary architecture has rediscovered textiles’ countless properties and possibilities.
ARCHITECTURE The construction material of the future4/17/2015Textile research institutes and corporations have in recent years researched fiber-based alternative construction materials and developed products ready for market destined to replace classic materials like steel.
FAIRS & EVENTS Hot Brands3/17/2015Anyone entering the “Energy” section of the Frankfurt trade-fair halls during the ISH is met by a broad range of different heating systems. Countless brands and technologies may leave the non-trade visitor somewhat nonplussed. The sector: between chaos and self-confident design.
FAIRS & EVENTS Where water swirls3/17/2015The ISH is the world’s leading trade-fair for innovative bath design. Wellness, hygiene and health are the elements from which the physical experience in bathrooms of today are formed.
FAIRS & EVENTS BAU by the dozen – from Caparol to Sto2/24/2015Hemp on the wall or vintage concrete? Huge glass windows that can be slid aside with a single finger or frontage with a parametric look? A glance at the most interesting innovations at BAU 2015.
FAIRS & EVENTS Flaunting a new feel for life2/10/2015Stockholm Design Week revealed that noise reduction can look good and smartphones are also changing our furniture. But just what is behind “New Nordic”?
FAIRS & EVENTS Scandinavia x 122/6/2015News from the North? Yes, indeed! Even though the makers of the Stockholm Furniture Fair have completely revised the hall layout we managed to glimpse the hottest innovations – here are the 12 most exciting ones.
FAIRS & EVENTS Kitchen not cooking2/3/2015Students’ designs and high-tech products turn their back on cooking and instead celebrate either networking and technologization or the rejection of the same. Cooking as a process, minus the process.
FAIRS & EVENTS Luminous wallpapers and 3D curtains1/30/2015At Heimtextil and imm cologne’s “Pure Textiles” wallpaper suppliers and textile editors are celebrating a gleaming metallic look, 3D structures and all manner of technical features. We present the top ten highlights of the two fairs.
FAIRS & EVENTS Refreshing prospects1/29/2015At the ISH trade fair in Frankfurt new bath designs, smart technologies and energy-efficient building technologies will all be on show. We’ve brought together the most important information on the fair for you.
FAIRS & EVENTS Joyful stoves and hybrid house mates1/29/2015Planning and the question of your own requirements play a pronounced role when having an oven or fireplace installed. Once you know what you need, the market seems well-structured and clear, despite the seeming infinite choice available.
FAIRS & EVENTS The freestyle bathroom for the whole family1/29/2015From the fringes of domestic life to one of its main attractions – it’s hard to imagine any other room whose status has been so thoroughly elevated in our homes over recent decades as the bathroom. Until very recently bathroom designs opted for either opulence or functionality. Today, planners and manufacturers are striving to achieve a symbiosis of the two.
FAIRS & EVENTS Heated carpets would be one solution1/27/2015Ross Lovegrove, “Special Guest” at Domotex 2015, has long since transposed his futuristic design onto floors. In the interview with Uta Abendroth he explains, in which way designers, architects and manufacturers can advance the design of floorings by thinking outside the box and new material compositions.
FAIRS & EVENTS Full moon before the crescent1/26/2015Once doesn’t count, twice could be coincidence, three times sets a tradition: in occasion of imm cologne designers, manufacturers, artists and art collectors were invited by AD, Meiré und Meiré and Stylepark to meet at Marc Meiré’s home.
FAIRS & EVENTS Forget those old banana boxes1/22/2015In the hunt for the feel-good factor that straddles the tried-and-true and the surprisingly new, designers and manufacturers are busy presenting their novelties at the imm cologne and the Passagen. The clear message: Things are getting more softer and sensual.
FAIRS & EVENTS Furniture Suspense1/22/2015Flying elephant stools, Chinese felt dragons and upholstered elevated chairs: For the third time, the imm cologne’s “Featured Editions”curated by Stylepark are captivating visitors.
FAIRS & EVENTS Floors to fit1/20/2015The Domotex in Hanover showed the full reach of what flooring can do today, ranging from stylishly designed carpet tiles and waterproof laminates through to impressive carpet artworks.
FAIRS & EVENTS Fair for the senses1/20/2015Anne Marie Commandeur of Amsterdam’s Stijlinstituut has conjured up a new “Theme Park” for the Heimtextil trade fair – and a tour for all the senses through the world of home textiles.
FAIRS & EVENTS Moving construction forwards1/13/2015At Munich’s BAU trade fair, manufacturers will be presenting their building innovations. During the fair, Stylepark together with Detail and Arch+ will be casting a glance at current research and construction projects.
FAIRS & EVENTS News for Cologne – from Böwer to Zeitraum1/13/2015Which re-editions are being dragged from the archives this year? In which pots of paint did manufacturers decide to dip their products? Enjoy browsing our selection of up-and-coming innovations!
FAIRS & EVENTS Selected manufacturers BAU 20151/13/2015The BAU, world’s leading trade fair for architecture, materials and systems, will start at Januray 19. Our list of selected manufacturers shows you which manufacturers are to be found where.
FAIRS & EVENTS Selected manufacturers imm cologne 20151/13/2015Imm cologne is the first event to present the latest home trends for Europe and overseas. Over 1,100 exhibitors will present their innovations at the furniture fair, 185 at LivingKitchen. An exhibitor schedule presents the most important manufacturers.
FAIRS & EVENTS Milan is realigning1/3/2015The organizers of the Milan Furniture Fair have given themselves a new structure. And Italian manufacturers and brands are also in the midst of change. The outlook for 2015.
FAIRS & EVENTS The New Order10/28/2014“New Order” is the new all-rounder by Stefan Diez for Hay: A modular system for the office and the home that can be used to structure just about any space.
FAIRS & EVENTS Work with love10/24/2014One thing is clear at this year’s Orgatec in Cologne: the lines dividing homes from offices are becoming very blurred. While the playful office world may still be a topic, work is being taken seriously again. We outline the key new products at the fair.
FAIRS & EVENTS A touch of quiet never harms10/24/2014Think gray felt clouds above your desk, planks on the table and gingko leaves on the wall: At the Orgatec in Cologne, there’s a colorful and fun office world full of acoustic panels on show that constrains the communicative cacophony of open-plan offices.
FAIRS & EVENTS Sunnyside up!10/21/2014Kortrijk’s Biennale Interieur does justice to its reputation this time. Despite the one or other error of judgment, it makes living and interiors an experience for all to enjoy.
FAIRS & EVENTS Workplace or playground?10/14/2014The office as a large playground where it’s all about fun and performance counts more than output? Are the designers and manufacturers who create offices getting overly inspired by the habits of Silicon Valley nerds?
FAIRS & EVENTS Selected Manufacturers Orgatec 201410/14/2014The trade Fair Orgatec 2014 is ready to go from 21st to 25th October, Our list of selected exhibitors shows which manufacturers are to be found where
ART Voulez vous Prouvé?6/27/2014At Design Miami, which took place in parallel to Art Basel, the French galleries presented an awful lot of Jean Prouvé originals. The icing on the cake: Konstantin Grcic transformed an Audi TT into a mobile living machine.
FAIRS & EVENTS In command on the digital bridge4/2/2014It all starts with switches that can be networked and electronic electricity meters. But there’s much more besides: Things around us are supposed to be coordinated and controlled via networked systems. A critical eye on new technology - and its opportunities for the future.
INTERVIEWS A platform for all players3/28/2014Be it exhibitors, young talents or curious specialist visitors – everyone needs assistance in making their way around the Light + Building in Frankfurt. Stylepark spoke with Director Maria Hasselman and asked her about the role the trade-fair plays for experts from the world of light and building technology.
FAIRS & EVENTS Light – as alluring as ever3/20/2014More efficient, better quality and less expensive: the LED has morphed into the new standard in lighting and enables innovative design. Light+Building 2014 looks likely to hold the one or other surprise in store here, with OLEDs still occupying somewhat of a backseat.
FAIRS & EVENTS XXL Koolhaas3/18/2014In Berlin, Rem Koolhaas has just presented the program for this year’s architecture biennial in Venice. The expectations are high: This biennial is to be larger, longer, and of course completely different.