Orgatec, the leading international trade fair for workplace and contract environments, took place in Cologne from 27 to 30 October 2026. Which trends stood out most? A summary in the retrospect.

From 27 to 30 October 2026, Orgatec at the Cologne Exhibition Centre and the presentations at idd cologne will focus on people, their interactions in the workplace and commercial spaces, as well as how they cope with dynamic change. Ahead of the event, we are offering you a curated selection of exhibiting companies that are rethinking the worlds of work and contract design, along with an overview of their programme.

Werner Aisslinger and COR have developed a chair that brings a homely feel to professional settings whilst also working well in private homes. Whether at the dining table, in a meeting room or in the hotel and catering industry, ‘Floy’ combines the comfort of an upholstered armchair with the clean lines of a chair.

Lodes and Stylepark organised an exclusive event for architects at the Design Post Köln parallel to Orgatec.

Will we still work at desks in future? That was one of the many questions asked at Orgatec 2018 in Cologne. We review the trade fair.

Vitra presented working environments by Sevil Peach, Konstantin Grcic and Edward Barber & Jay Osgerby at Orgatec 2018. What is the idea behind the "Work" concept? Anna Moldenhauer interviewed Jonathan Olivares.

It's not about everything, it's about the best: Stylepark Selected as a guest in the Architects' Lounge at Orgatec 2018. Join us in the lounge:

Zur Orgatec 2018 veranstaltete Stylepark gemeinsam mit Gloster eine exklusive Guided Tour zu den Highlights der Messe. Moderiert wurde die Tour vom Gründer und Vorstand von Stylepark, Robert Volhard.

The Stylepark image gallery gives you impressions of the Orgatec 2018 halls.

Konstantin Grcic designed the office chair "Rookie" for Vitra, which will be presented at Orgatec. We interviewed him in advance.

The Stylepark Selected Award Winners at the Orgatec 2018.

Italian office furniture manufacturer DVO is setting a course for the future.

Design duo Relvāokellermann has developed a collection that combines tried-and-tested elements with new ones – on behalf of office manufacturer Gumpo.