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Read story Brand Bites: JUNG

Brand Bites: JUNG

Simon Keane-Cowell

08/12/2025

The name may mean ‘young’ in English, but Made-in-Germany building-control experts JUNG are definitely no Johnny-come-lately.

Read story Arabian nights: recasting the Saudi capital through light

Arabian nights: recasting the Saudi capital through light

Claire Brodka

05/12/2025

Now in its fifth edition, Noor Riyadh returns with its most ambitious programme to date, uniting almost 60 light artists as a catalyst for urban transformation.
Read story Lights out: the appeal of dark bathrooms

Lights out: the appeal of dark bathrooms

Markus Hieke

16/09/2025

From washbasins to bathtubs, all-black interiors are transforming bathrooms into spaces of depth and refinement.
Read story Canneté comeback: a texture steps back into the spotlight

Canneté comeback: a texture steps back into the spotlight

Claire Brodka

25/11/2025

Riflessi revives the iconic texture with contemporary flair, transforming ribbed surfaces into a cohesive and irresistibly chic design language for modern living.

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