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Illuminating spaces: MHZ's legacy in light control

Brand story

Tom Howells

01.04.2024

Beyond mere illumination, light shapes environments and influences mood. With a long history, MHZ understands the importance of intelligent lighting control. Today, the company is revolutionising solar protection and privacy with cutting-edge

Smarter pods for a smarter office

Brand story

James Wormald

25.03.2024

New smart work pods mark a digital evolution for hybrid offices.

Collaborative insights for more sustainable habitat design

Brand story

Sisse Bro

25.03.2024

On the south side of the city, the experimental building project Living Places Copenhagen stands as a proof of concept. Thanks to the open-mindedness and resoluteness of the partners involved, their common vision was made possible.

Milan Design Week 2024: fair and city guides are live!

Architonic

25.03.2024

Make the most of Milano with our curated fair and city guides – put together by our expert team of architects and designers to make sure you know exactly what to see and where to go.

Weaving ties between furniture, architecture and the city: ...

Brand story

Simon Keane-Cowell

21.03.2024

Renzo Piano's Istanbul Modern Museum becomes part of the city by embodying urban integration, combining architecture, design and Pedrali furniture to foster interconnections on a human scale.

Furnishing tomorrow’s office interiors with PALMBERG

Brand story

Mareile Morawietz

20.03.2024

Providing modern, versatile and ergonomically designed office furniture, PALMBERG was the clear choice to equip the NOI Techpark, a forward-thinking technological hub that envisions the work landscape of the future.

No bath-room: dismantling bath functionality myths

Valentina Diaz

18.03.2024

No longer confined to a closed, isolated and dimly lit area, these bathrooms are integrated into the broader domestic space. Featuring Nastia Mirzoyan, PuntoFilipino, Mesura and Balzar Arquitectos

Top ten: curated bathrooms with wood surfaces

James Wormald

18.03.2024

These carefully crafted bathrooms, restrooms, powder rooms and en-suites employ the natural colour and texture of wood to fill the facilities with warmth.

A tropical allure: the Guinea outdoor collection by Pedrali

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Architonic

14.03.2024

Living up to its name, the Guinea armchair, designed by CMP Design for Pedrali, finds its place in the open air, along the seafront, by the pool or on a ship’s deck…

Icons that endure: Maralunga, Soriana and 2 Fauteuil Grand ...

Brand story

Harriet Thorpe

14.03.2024

Preserving their original essence while evolving to meet modern standards, Cassina’s timeless classics remain as relevant and current than ever. The key is in continuous development, adaptation and creative thinking.   

Redefining contemporary living with Cassina's ...

Brand story

Harriet Thorpe

14.03.2024

Cassina is never shy about pushing boundaries. Its latest additions to its seating portfolio demonstrate a commitment to leading the way when it comes to comfort, innovative materials and the essence of contemporary living.

Cassina’s sofa systems: bridging heritage and innovation

Brand story

Harriet Thorpe

14.03.2024

Showcasing the finest of traditional Italian craftsmanship and simultaneously embracing innovation, Cassina’s sofas mirror the brand’s dedication to comfort, function and aesthetics – a rich fusion of heritage and future-proof production.

An all-British furniture collection bringing crafted comfort ...

Brand story

Emma Moore

12.03.2024

Soft furniture enhances social skills, fostering humanity in the workplace. The Lyndon collection by Boss Design, British-made, combines comfort and style, creating inviting office spaces for productivity and social engagement.

Crafting more from less with Triboo’s circular furniture ...

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Nick Compton

11.03.2024

Transforming waste into valuable circular furniture, Triboo is one step ahead in the journey towards an eco-conscious industry. Its recipe is a simple, yet radical one: less materials, less CO2, less waste.

Continuous innovation: Brunner Design News 2024

Brand story

Markus Hieke

05.03.2024

The ever-evolving nature of collaboration demands office spaces that can adapt cleverly – for example, by incorporating the latest products from the leading contract furniture manufacturer, Brunner.

Top Ten: curated projects that consider their ecological ...

Valentina Diaz

04.03.2024

These specially selected cultural, residential and hospitality projects completed in 2023 minimise their harmful impact by taking responsibility at different stages of the building process.

Sustainable bamboo installations that aren’t built to last

James Wormald

04.03.2024

These temporary pavilions, installations and public spaces use the speed, strength and structural capacity of bamboo to ensure they’re here for a good time, not a long time.

Hushoffice's updated lineup is all about office ...

Hushoffice

01.03.2024

The Hushoffice team is eager to present a collection of new furniture solutions that give the office more flexibility, giving employees more freedom.

Material innovation at the forefront: Surface Design Show ...

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Harriet Thorpe

29.02.2024

A captivating and immersive exploration of the latest trends and materials, this year’s Surface Design Show was the place to be for interior designers and architects looking to stay one step ahead in the field.

Stockholm Design Week 2024: the northern highlights

Simon Keane-Cowell

21.02.2024

There was strength (and warmth) in numbers at this year’s Stockholm Design Week and Stockholm Furniture Fair.

Making architecture work: offices with structural shells

Valentina Diaz

19.02.2024

These four office designs use pre-existing buildings as formgiving architectural cocoons. Featuring Leopold Banchini Architects, Fontego Architettura, HUMANSCAPE and Klaarchitectuur.

Top ten: curated offices with light-giving atriums

James Wormald

19.02.2024

These specially selected office spaces bring employees together across expansive workplaces, aiding communication, collaboration and mental health.

Virtual brand spaces: exploring the visual worlds of ...

Brand story

Markus Hieke

15.02.2024

On behalf of the young bathroom brand FOR, the CGI experts of Danthree Studio once again artfully bring products and brand spaces to life in a universe of their own.

With Signa, the bathroom is perfectly organised!

Bodenschatz

13.02.2024

For the new Signa bathroom accessories line, the Swiss manufacturer Bodenschatz has researched rituals and needs and developed sophisticated solutions for bathroom organisation.

Feel the difference: EGGER Decorative Collection 24+

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Markus Hieke

13.02.2024

Under the motto ‘Time for more’, the internationally active wood-based materials specialist based in Austria has updated its much-appreciated collection for furniture and interior design, including new planning tools.

Keeping home automation simple, yet refined with Basalte

Brand story

Emma Moore

12.02.2024

There’s no going back; modern homes are increasingly embracing technology and automation. Belgian brand Basalte, however, proves that smart interiors don’t have to sacrifice good, sophisticated design in the process.

Cosentino's long-living, ultra-compacted surfaces

Brand story

Emma Moore

06.02.2024

Whatever the project, whether inside or out, Spanish surface specialist Cosentino's versatile Dekton surfaces are guaranteed to keep working hard for 25 years.

Cosentino's creative finishes are a playground for ...

Brand story

Emma Moore

06.02.2024

From Missouri to Madrid, Cosentino's high-quality sustainable surfaces offer architects a wide diversity of creative and functional choices, enabling their elaborate visions to spring into reality.

Cosentino: a fantastical facade for Tel Aviv’s Toha Tower

Brand story

Emma Moore

06.02.2024

Ron Arad's sculpturally spectacular Toha Tower was made possible by Cosentino's innovative ultra-compact Dekton stone, which was utilised to dramatic effect on the Tel Aviv project.

How to maximise facades in wall-to-wall architecture

Valentina Diaz

05.02.2024

Even within tighter than usual confines, these structures prove that a building situated between two existing ones doesn't have to result in an unremarkable design. Featuring Ahmed Hossman Saafan, Notan Office, Pepe Ramirez and Iterare Arquitectura.

Layer up: multi-purpose buildings with multi-layered facade ...

James Wormald

05.02.2024

These recent projects use open and layered facades to protect themselves while wearing history and purpose on their sleeves. Featuring c+d Design Center, allmannwappner, PAU – Practice for Architecture and Urbanism and Wutopia Lab.

Of magical effects, quiet design and uniqueness

Light + Building

05.02.2024

The style experts bora.herke.palmisano. have identified three relevant trends for 2024/25, which will be highlighted at Light + Building.

German Design Awards 2024 announce the winners of a ...

Rat für Formgebung

02.02.2024

Celebrating the winners of the German Design Awards 2024

Infusing elegance into the open-air world with Minotti’s ...

Brand story

Harriet Thorpe

01.02.2024

Catering to the rising interest in open-air living, Italian furniture brand Minotti has expanded its outdoor collection, introducing versatile furnishing pieces that bring personality and sophistication to a myriad of exterior settings.

BoConcept: designed to share

Brand story

Sisse Bro

25.01.2024

Utilising collections from his collaboration with BoConcept, renowned designer Karim Rashid has brought his trademark organic fluid forms to a new residential timeshare project in London.

Big benefits with BoConcept

Brand story

Sisse Bro

25.01.2024

Nawabari, the result of a recent collaboration with BIG – Bjarke Ingels Group, is just the latest example of BoConcept's long practice of partnering with experts in the field of architecture and design.

BoConcept: trust, quality and consistency

Brand story

Sisse Bro

25.01.2024

With a track record spanning over 70 years and worldwide reach, Danish design brand BoConcept is a trusted partner for architects and specifiers serving the international contract market.

Inter-species residences: houses for plants, animals and ...

Valentina Diaz

22.01.2024

By considering the spatial needs of their co-habitants, these projects create a purposeful architectural environment to elevate their domestic experience. Featuring Nendo, Estudio Guto Requena, EKAR and Hiroyasu Imai.

Boxed in: rectilinear architecture gets back its edge

James Wormald

22.01.2024

These four square-edged homes and residential projects prove boxy doesn’t have to mean boring with unique and characterful takes on geometricised architecture. Featuring one-aftr, QBO3 Arquitectos, Plan:b arquitectos and WE-S architecten.

The architect’s appliance brand: Gaggenau

Brand story

Emma Moore

18.01.2024

Crafting appliances that are both practical and aesthetically pleasing, Gaggenau caters to both end users and architects – a commitment that extends to the brand's services, too...

Redefining luxury in the contemporary kitchen with ...

Brand story

Emma Moore

18.01.2024

Unobtrusive yet transformative, Gaggenau’s Essential Induction explores the new meaning of luxury. A cooktop and worktop combine in a unified culinary canvas; one that captivates without screaming for attention.

A revolution in kitchen technology: Gaggenau’s invisible ...

Brand story

Emma Moore

18.01.2024

Blending architectural finesse with cutting-edge technology, Gaggenau’s latest cooktop innovation becomes practically invisible in the kitchen. It’s all about embracing the essence of cooking without unnecessary distractions…

Tales of textures and colours: Casamance’s latest ...

Brand story

Tom Howells

17.01.2024

With captivating hues, geometric patterns and textures, the newest wallcovering and fabric collections by Casamance bring a range of immersive atmospheres to contemporary spaces, offering tranquillity or eye-catching maximalism…

Seating as a social catalyst: Hew by Parla

Brand story

Harriet Thorpe

16.01.2024

At times, all it takes is a thoughtfully crafted sofa, bench or armchair to spark connections. Parla’s Hew seating collection embodies this concept, providing the necessary comfort and adaptability to cultivate all kinds of social interactions…

Time for character: PerfectSense® Omnipore Matt by EGGER

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EGGER

15.01.2024

TM12 PerfectSense® Omnipore Matt – part of EGGER's Decorative Collection 24+ available from February – is a textured new surface with a natural and exquisite appearance, enabling more colour depth with its reduced reflection thanks to a matt

VELUX: Calling all students of architecture!

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VELUX Group

11.01.2024

‘Daylight makes us aware of the spaces that we find ourselves in every day,’ says Louise Grønlund, winner of the International VELUX Award in 2006. For the 2024 edition, architecture students are again invited to submit future-focused,

Tread lightly: shoe stores with brand-focused lighting ...

James Wormald

08.01.2024

With lighting as bold as their architectural concepts, these fashion-led sneaker stores run away from convention. Featuring SAKUMEISHIMA, NiiiZ Design Lab, Various Associates and Studio Animal.

Four restaurant interiors that serve up texture

Claire Brodka

05.01.2024

When it comes to flavour, these projects from Europe and the United States don't just stick to the menu. Instead, a clever blend of materials transforms them into experiential spaces that entice patrons to linger a little longer.

Greening, shading and watering

Swissbau

02.01.2024

Cities and housing developers react sensitively to heatwaves and are making more and more room for cooling measures in their planning. Here are a few insights from Basel and Zurich.


Heimtextil 2024: fully booked Carpets & Rugs hall with ...

Heimtextil

22.12.2023

The global carpet industry is on the move – in the direction of Frankfurt.

End of Year Team Picks: the architecture and design stories ...

James Wormald

21.12.2023

In this special edition of Team Picks, we showcase the must-see projects and articles you may have missed in 2023. Featuring projects that de-urbanise the city, a treetop walk that urbanises nature and a therapeutic chair to sit back and enjoy it

Building must become easier again

Swissbau

20.12.2023

Living space is scarce and the situation is getting worse. There is no simple solution in sight, the positions seem too contradictory. Swissbau 2024 is dedicated to the topic and possible solutions.

Heimtextil 2024: textile innovations for new challenges in ...

Heimtextil

19.12.2023

Between New Work, Healing Hospital, Outdoor Spaces and Sustainability: what are the key challenges in contract design and what do future-proof textile solutions look like? Heimtextil will provide answers to these questions from 9 to 12 January 2024

Natural beauty and technical mastery: the latest ...

Brand story

Tom Howells

19.12.2023

Evoking the essence of nature while embracing the technical aspects of porcelain, Italian ceramics expert Casalgrande Padana has introduced five stoneware tile collections that are as aesthetically captivating as they are practical…

Editor's Letter – December 2023

Simon Keane-Cowell

14.12.2023

Me and you and everyone we know. That was 2023.

Trends, inspiration, networking and the latest functional ...

Brand story

Simon Keane-Cowell

14.12.2023

At Heimtextil from 9 to 12 January 2024, textile innovations, materials, interior design and trends can all be experienced under one roof.

Winners of the Best Pivot Door Contest 2023

FritsJurgens

13.12.2023

FritsJurgens proudly presents the winning projects of the Best Pivot Door Contest 2023, selected by an independent jury of last year's winners. The levels of sophistication and intricate detailing demonstrate unparalleled technical precision and

Sharjah Architecture Triennial 2023 explores creative ...

Brand story

Eirini Ilia

13.12.2023

The highly anticipated second edition of the Sharjah Architecture Triennial, themed ‘The Beauty of Impermanence: An Architecture of Adaptability,’ arrives to captivate audiences until March 10, 2024.

Architonic stories of the year 2023: Products

James Wormald

13.12.2023

A retrospective collation of the most popular product-referencing stories from Architonic’s magazine section. Featuring doorways, coffee tables, electric alternatives, terrazzo and cork.

Architonic stories of the year 2023: Projects

James Wormald

12.12.2023

These most popular project-referencing stories from Architonic’s magazine feature micro-offices, playful bathrooms and nature-set spas as well as examples of how to successfully create facade-inspired surfaces and timeless interiors.

Understated elegance meets enchanting glass art

Light + Building

12.12.2023

Lighting at Light + Building 2024 is a veritable treasure trove. Experts will present innovative lighting concepts for a host of indoor and outdoor situations.

Quiet please: worldwide libraries that speak up for their ...

Brand story

James Wormald

11.12.2023

These libraries-turned-community centres quietly go about their business, revitalising community action from East to West. Featuring Schwartz/Silver Architects, Yemail Arquitectura, 3andwich Design / He Wei Studio and KOKUYO

Hotspot for design and new workspaces: Ambiente 2024

Brand story

Tanja Pabelick

11.12.2023

As the largest consumer goods fair and one of the first globally relevant design events of the year, Ambiente is also a trend seismograph. In 2024, it will focus on new workspaces – and bring designers and producers even closer together with new

Architonic projects of the year 2023: Commercial

James Wormald

07.12.2023

Our annual review of the most popular commercial buildings and spaces in Architonic’s project database. Featuring weStudio, EFFEKT, Aaksen Responsible Aarchitecture, KAAN Architecten and Studiolada Architectes.

The International VELUX Award 2024 jury announced

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VELUX Group

07.12.2023

Danish daylight specialist VELUX has announced the jury for its prestigious International VELUX Award 2024, a daylight design competition for architecture students. Registration closes on 1 April 2024, so don't miss out. Find out more in the video…

Architonic projects of the year 2023: Residential

James Wormald

05.12.2023

Our annual review of the most popular new living spaces in Architonic’s project database. Featuring Child Studio, Plus One Architects, Luke Moloney Architecture, Objektor Architekti and AKZ Architectura.

Haworth: the art and science of sitting well

Brand story

Haworth

05.12.2023

In the world of work, office-based chair users suffer disproportionately from the phenomenon of LBP, or lower back pain. Luckily, part of global office brand Haworth's mission is to ensure they need not just sit back and accept it…

Steelcase: Human-centred seating design

Brand story

Emma Moore

04.12.2023

Workplace expert Steelcase takes the biomechanics of sitting very seriously, conducting four years of movement studies involving four different universities and 27 scientists…

Let it glow: diffused table lamps that cosify the dark

James Wormald

04.12.2023

With soft, ambient lighting positioned in the corners of a room, the diffused and patterned glow from these selected table lamps brings the cosy warmth we need for winter hibernation.

Stories of Amsterdam with balcony glazing from Solarlux

Brand story

Julia Hauch

30.11.2023

Bright, transparent living areas, protective balcony glazing that visually dissolves, floating gardens and energy-efficient technologies – how the ‘Stories’ timber hybrid building in Amsterdam is making sustainability history.

An industrial landmark offering new perspectives

Brand story

Julia Hauch

30.11.2023

The sensitive refurbishment of a former grain testing warehouse on the Spandau shipping canal in Berlin revives the historic charm of the building, opening it up to contemporary use.

Small sketches, big ideas – 40 years of window and facade ...

Brand story

Julia Hauch

30.11.2023

Four decades ago, friends Herbert Holtgreife and Heinz-Theo Ebbert played around with the idea of how to fold glass. Ever since, their company Solarlux has been optimising the light in our work and living spaces.

Team Picks: the architecture and design stories we loved in ...

Architonic

29.11.2023

In this monthly format, we bring you the must-see projects and articles you may have missed over the last four weeks on Architonic. Featured in November: private and public spaces for the senses, a reimagined architecture archetype and an exclusive

A concrete landscape for the modern home: Fusto by ...

Brand story

Mark C. O'Flaherty

29.11.2023

While drawing inspiration from classical architecture, Forma&Cemento’s Fusto collection celebrates versatility, brutalism and the endless variations of concrete, creating a new domestic landscape of expressive forms, textures and colours.

Bette does time at the Wilmina Hotel, a former prison

Brand story

Simon Keane-Cowell

28.11.2023

With elegant, tailor-made bathroom products, Bette has helped Grüntuch Ernst Architekten transform one of the most unlikely places to find high-class hospitality – a former prison – into a luxury hotel.

How to design a hardworking kitchen island

James Wormald

28.11.2023

Levelling up storage, counter space and social interaction in the open-plan, the multi-functional kitchen island performs many roles in the modern home.

Dreaming in colour: Villeroy & Boch

Brand story

Markus Hieke

28.11.2023

Villeroy & Boch's comprehensive collections also include vibrant colour options for more lively, luxurious and engaging bathroom experiences.

New homes in Brazil that encourage indoor-outdoor living

Brand story

Claire Brodka

27.11.2023

These four contemporary residential projects usher their residents outside with strategic open floor plans, attractive exterior spaces and plenty of greenery.

Rethinking brick at Dutch Design Week 2023

Claire Brodka

24.11.2023

Material innovation has become well established as a guiding principle of contemporary design. But in Eindhoven, one tried-and-tested building element in particular received not one, but multiple original modernisations.

Nebulis by Forestier: new lighting from centuries-old ...

Brand story

Emma Moore

23.11.2023

French lighting brand Forestier leverages the natural qualities of silk with innovative manufacturing techniques to create its sculptural, gossamer-light Nebulis family of luminaires.

Ambiente 2024 reveals exciting features

Ambiente

22.11.2023

Ambiente 2024 marks new beginnings that stimulate inspiration.

Transforming the shape of things: Nawabari by BoConcept and ...

Brand story

BoConcept

22.11.2023

With both a name and a design inspired by the Japanese art form of binding with ropes, Nawabari is the product of an exciting collaboration between two Danish design giants, BoConcept and BIG. Watch the video to find out more…

Reflective surfaces in retail spaces

Peter Smisek

22.11.2023

Tasked with creating experiential retail spaces that attract and engage potential customers, interior designers and architects today have a range of tools at their disposal. Not least among them, shiny ones…

The complex evolution of the iconic egg chair

James Wormald

21.11.2023

The simple elliptical form of an egg – and its cosy interior – has inspired designers such as Eero Saarinen, Arne Jacobsen and Eero Aarnio to create some of the most iconic chairs of the past century.

Rethinking rooms with Palmberg's Clamp partition wall ...

Brand story

Mareile Morawietz

21.11.2023

Palmberg's modular and electrifiable CLAMP partition wall system is designed to meet the flexible requirements of modern office environments: It allows new spaces to be created exactly where they are needed, while also offering acoustic benefits for

Think pink: a brief history of the trending designer colour

James Wormald

20.11.2023

More than just bubblegum and Barbiecore, the rise of pink as a serious colour for designer interiors and surfaces has been on the (swatch) cards for years. These example projects and products explain.

Form and function in balance: the Steelcase Karman office ...

Brand story

Emma Moore

20.11.2023

The new Steelcase Karman office chair brings unparalleled levels of comfort and flexibility to the genre in a mindfully pared-back form…

Bonaldo's B/Style in a charming lake view villa

Bonaldo

20.11.2023

Deep Charm is the name Bonaldo has chosen for this setting to express its B/Style program. A villa overlooking the lake, surrounded by greenery and hills.

A new way of expressing furniture: BoConcept and BIG

Brand story

Sisse Bro

17.11.2023

With its new Copenhagen headquarters, Danish architects, BIG – Bjarke Ingels Group, is setting new standards for flexible and sustainable office interiors. The newly constructed space is enhanced with BIG’s sculptural new furniture collection,

How to maximise residential space with built-in structures

Claire Brodka

16.11.2023

Space-saving heroes of the interior universe, built-ins epitomise the fusion of practicality and style. But what are some of the ways to integrate them into residential projects? These examples boost storage while keeping an eye on aesthetic

Enhancing user experience with Unidrain's Reframe pedal ...

Brand story

Unidrain

16.11.2023

Danish brand Unidrain's new Reframe pedal bin brings a multitude of user-friendly features and functions to the bathroom and, available in five finishes, fits into any design scheme. Find out more in the video…

Eight storage features to keep wardrobes and closets ...

James Wormald

14.11.2023

Taking the stress out of getting dressed, these helpful storage elements for wardrobes and walk-ins pull out, fold down and light up to enable easy organisation, putting the fun back into dressing up.

Heimtextil 2024: a world of textile possibilities

Brand story

Markus Hieke

14.11.2023

TOURS, TALKS & TOURS, LIBRARY TOURS and LIVE TALKS, big questions and clear answers as well as an elaborately presented material library: This is how you can keep track at the international marketplace for home and contract textiles…

Take the floor: Carpets & Rugs debut at Heimtextil 2024

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Markus Hieke

14.11.2023

For the upcoming edition in January, Heimtextil is adding an important new product segment, with textile floor coverings this year getting their very own stage.

Time for change: Heimtextil Trends 24/25 present ...

Brand story

Markus Hieke

14.11.2023

This coming January, the international trade fair for home and contract textiles Heimtextil will address a style-defining ecological change in the sector with Heimtextil Trends 24/25.

High-ambience restaurants illuminated with subtle lighting ...

James Wormald

13.11.2023

These gentle but intelligent lighting arrangements bring comfort and relaxation to hospitality spaces, shutting away the outside world and helping guests focus on themselves and each other.

Making friends at imm cologne

Brand story

Simon Keane-Cowell

10.11.2023

Sitting down with imm cologne creative director Dick Spierenburg on the fair's 2024 theme of ‘Connecting Communities’ in a changing landscape and why the trade fair is returning to its January date...

Joe Scog: The British lighting brand making necessity the ...

Brand story

Emma Moore

10.11.2023

IO is the latest addition to Joe Scog's pragmatic programme of products, a classical table lamp – crafted in part using marble off-cuts rescued from the rubbish – that embodies the London-based lighting label's philosophy of sustainability.

How to apply glass in interiors with these five types of ...

James Wormald

09.11.2023

With sustainable materials and joyful colour palettes, this curated selection of artistically formed glass products and the unique interiors they serve is exactly what designers are looking for.

All under control: fittings from Villeroy & Boch

Brand story

Markus Hieke

09.11.2023

In its anniversary year of 2023, Villeroy & Boch is rounding off its holistic range of bathroom products with a new product segment…

Villeroy & Boch: Innovation from tradition

Brand story

Markus Hieke

09.11.2023

A model of success: In Mettlach, right on the frontiers of Germany, France and Luxembourg, Villeroy & Boch brings together all the expertise of its outstanding production network.

A family affair: 275 years of Villeroy & Boch

Brand story

Markus Hieke

09.11.2023

An inventive spirit, friendship and even a love story lie behind the enduring success of the Villeroy & Boch brand…

Ten functional shower control systems dripping with style

James Wormald

08.11.2023

These high-performance yet fuss-free shower controls create intuitive one-stop-shop relaxation stations, boosting users’ hygiene and wellness in one.

An architectural take on surface design: Zaha Hadid ...

Brand story

Simon Keane-Cowell

08.11.2023

Co-created with none other than Zaha Hadid Architects, Atlas Concorde’s new Diamond décor redefines the classic mosaic with a bold, disruptive architectural twist. It’s a best-of-both-worlds collaboration…

Collective wisdom: MillerKnoll’s innovative approach to ...

Brand story

Harriet Thorpe

07.11.2023

Nearly a century ago, a group of renowned designers met at the Cranbrook Academy of Art, paving the way for what would later become a global collective of brands poised to transform the industry and redefine Modern design...

A sneak peek at EGGER's new rolling Decorative ...

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EGGER

07.11.2023

Keeping up-to-date with the latest trends, wood-based panel expert EGGER's rolling Decorative Collection 24+, available from February 2024, includes new additions to the brand's synchronised pore surfaces range such as ST40 Feelwood Oakgrain. Learn

Five glass-wrapped homes living life on the (water’s) edge

James Wormald

06.11.2023

These water-adjacent homes of varying size use different architectural techniques to flood their interiors with the calming sights and sounds of lake and sea.

Five highlights from Zurich Design Weeks 2023

Simon Keane-Cowell

02.11.2023

The third edition of Switzerland's largest design event brought together emerging talent and established names for an investigation into circularity, place-making and contemporary design practice.

Seating collections that show inner strength with exposed ...

James Wormald

01.11.2023

Either to show off their quality construction, for easy end-of-life disassembly, to increase their functionality or simply just for the aesthetic, these brave seating ranges bare all.

Team Picks: the architecture and design stories we loved in ...

Architonic

31.10.2023

In this monthly format, we bring you the must-see projects and articles you may have missed over the last four weeks on Architonic. Featured in October: architecture that reinvents itself, the future of materials and spaces to cosy up in during the

Newly completed market halls that revitalise their urban ...

Claire Brodka

30.10.2023

By bridging not only commercial and cultural functions, but past and present, these four projects from different corners of the world prove that market halls have lost none of their ancient appeal. Featuring: Studio Metamorphosis, RootStudio,

On a mission to design furniture for real, modern living ...

Brand story

Emma Moore

30.10.2023

Priorities shift all the time in design, and today, it’s all about comfort, flexibility, indoor-outdoor living and space optimisation. Subtly updating its signature furniture to cater to modern needs, Flou is certainly not afraid of change…

The importance of storage for functional bathroom basins

James Wormald

27.10.2023

These recent examples of composed bathroom storage setups help their users create the luxury bathroom look they want, whilst keeping their most personal secrets hidden.

A classic, yet timeless chair duo: FDB Møbler’s J80 & ...

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FDB Møbler

26.10.2023

True icons in FDB Møbler’s repertoire, the J80 & J81 chairs designed by Jørgen Bækmark have endured across eras since the 1950s. Elegant and functional, they can complement any interior, whether standing alone or joining their mates at the

Relaxing On the Rocks: the story of Edra’s iconic modular ...

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Harriet Thorpe

26.10.2023

A soft sculpture that can be mixed and matched as needed, Edra’s On the Rocks sofa brings unparalleled comfort and design freedom. It all started when nature inspired Francesco Binfaré almost 20 years ago…

A relaxed affair: DS-265 Coco from de Sede

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Nils Schellmann

25.10.2023

More sky bar than coffee house, the DS-265 Coco armchair by de Sede stands for casual cosiness – a relaxed retreat that reflects the spirit of its Vienna-based designer, Sven Dogs.

Mara’s Milan manifesto: designing furniture that makes us ...

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Simon Keane-Cowell

24.10.2023

Following the brand’s evolutionary journey, Architonic caught up with Mara at its ‘Design Landscape’ in Milan – an immersive installation shaped by a desire to stimulate the senses, inspire new expressions of furniture and forge meaningful

Sauna escapes that warm up users with natural wellness

James Wormald

24.10.2023

These four saunas combine natural locations and thermo-climatic architecture to lower stress levels by raising body temperature, all as part of a rounded wellness regime.

On display: flagship stores unveil Wewood’s timeless ...

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Sisse Bro

24.10.2023

Leveraging years of expertise in high-quality furniture production, Wewood is casting a spotlight on Portuguese craftsmanship and contemporary, durable woodwork with the launch of its flagship store in Porto and, soon, in Lisbon.

The refreshing minimalism in the sculptural Re-Form tables ...

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Sisse Bro

24.10.2023

‘Less is more,’ we often hear. Finding beauty in simplicity, designer Alain Gilles blends straight lines with gentle curves in his Re-Form tables for Wewood – a trio of solid, robust volumes adaptable for modular use or as standalone pieces.

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