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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.

All coming together at Design Shenzhen

Brand story

Nick Compton

14.02.2023

Taking place for the first time from 27 February to 2 March, Design Shenzhen will host an inspiring mix of visiting international brands together with those flying the flag for the region's local design talent. 

'Architects should use more colours and textiles': ...

James Wormald

06.09.2022

Nipa Doshi and Jonathan Levien of Doshi Levien discuss the future of furniture: 'An environment rich in materiality and colour is more fun and experimental.' Watch the video for more…

Arper's environmental ethos and outdoor seating

Brand story

Architonic

07.04.2022

Italian brand Arper's inviting outdoor furniture collections not only encourage us to spend more time out in the open, its commitment to sustainability also helps to create a better outdoors for us all. Watch the video to find out more…

Setting the tone: Arper

Brand story

Emma Moore

22.06.2021

In a new report by Arper, the Italian furniture brand explores its relationship with colour, an element which, for them, is as integral to design as form or function.

Furniture with a future: Arper

Brand story

Emma Moore

22.06.2021

Sustainability has long been a central tenet of the Arper philosophy, and on full display in the lightweight, recycled, recyclable Adell lounge chair.

A light touch: Arper

Brand story

Emma Moore

22.06.2021

Arper’s latest launches Kata and Mixu work hard for their place in an increasingly conscientious world, delivering in terms of their environmental footprint as well as functionality and aesthetics.

Architonic Story: ARPER

Brand story

Architonic

25.11.2020

Ever since establishing the Arper Environmental Department 15 years ago, Arper has been at the forefront of sustainable, responsible manufacturing. Watch the video to learn more...

The AZ Awards 2018: Meet the Finalists

AZ Awards

26.04.2018

From an unprecedented 997 entries from 46 countries, the illustrious jury has selected 64 projects, products and concepts/ideas as the AZ Awards 2018 finalists.

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Arper: Life is beautiful

Brand story

Nick Compton

24.05.2023

The simple beauty found in normal everyday life was a central theme for Arper at Salone del Mobile this year, and also reflected in a number of new collections from the Italian design brand.

Redefining everyday: Arper's 'The Project of ...

Brand story

Nick Compton

28.07.2022

At this year's Salone del Mobile, the Italian manufacturer introduced versatile new design forms, colours and systems that evolve and grow along with our ever increasing need for flexible living solutions.

Arper: Lina Bo Bardi in Full Colour

Brand story

Emma Moore

02.11.2021

Originally designed in 1951 and first realised by Arper in 2012, Lina Bo Bardi's Bowl Chair is back – in striking new colours and patterns that honour the designer's dual heritage...

Architonic Story: ARPER

Brand story

Architonic

27.05.2021

Double feature from Arper: the Italian furniture brand presents a duo of new chair collections that bring together sustainability, artisanship, technology and versatility. Watch the video to find out more...

Comfort with a conscience: Arper

Brand story

Dominic Lutyens

04.06.2020

Italian manufacturer ARPER’s versatile, new armchair collections – designed by Lievore + Altherr Désile Park, and Jean-Marie Massaud – prove that luxurious looks and sustainability are by no means mutually exclusive.

Architonic Story: Sitting pretty with Arper

Brand story

Architonic

15.05.2020

Arper’s new chair collection lets you help the environment just by sitting down. How? Well, see for yourself.

The seed of an idea: Arper Catifa

Brand story

Alyn Griffiths

14.10.2019

The Catifa chair forms the basis of ARPER's international success, and its DNA has spread into many of the manufacturer's other collections.

Soft Essence: Arper

Brand story

Alyn Griffiths

14.10.2019

ARPER seeks with its designs to create human-centered, softer spaces for both the home and office. Through form, colour and material, the so-called ‘softer approach’ attempts to conceive spaces that are warm, intuitive and inviting.

Upwardly mobile: Arper

Brand story

Alyn Griffiths

14.10.2019

A few decades is all that it's taken for ARPER – via a clear, graphic, and at times playful, design language – to establish its place among Italy's top furniture brands.

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