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Road congestion, airport check-in and security issues, centre-to-centre journeys – just some of the factors informing rail's burgeoning number of passengers. Architects are responding to this with spectacular grands projets that signal train

From the Philippines to the Netherlands, bus-station projects are revving up.

Designs from the Bauhaus era are still as contemporary as ever. TECNOLUMEN’s aim is to recreate the lamps of the period based on original drawings, and to manufacture them according to current technical standards. Contemporary designs supplement

It's called the 'City of Dreams' and yet, some of New York City's most radical, technologically advanced buildings were never realised. Their combined histories expose challenges the famous metropolis must confront as well as fundamental problems

Urban nomads appreciate furniture that’s just as flexible as they are. XILOBIS shows how it’s done.

RIBAG’s philosophy is characterised by a pioneering spirit and a passion for lighting aesthetics. The family-owned company’s timeless lamps are designed with a great deal of technical expertise and attention to detail. Kept deliberately simple

Now in its seventh year, designjunction returns to King's Cross this September (21-24) as part of the annual London Design Festival. The 2017 edition of the show will present more than 200 international design brands, hundreds of product launches, 70

One route and six locations. Various exhibitions and a conference. Open talks and design walks. A Biennale to discover, explore and experiment. With the theme „HELLO FUTURE“, the focus lies on three subject areas: technology, society and

Founded in 1977 by Martin Wallroth, Mawa Design has long since established itself as a multi award-winning high-tech forge for high-quality lighting.

The highly anticipated finalists of the 2017 SBID International Design Awards have now been revealed. Contenders this year are as formidable as ever with high flying super brands including the Grand Hyatt, Radisson Blu, Hilton and InterContinental

The aesthetics, lightness and cleverness of WOGG’s furniture are the common thread that runs throughout the entire range to create an unobtrusive ambience with a distinctive character.

Creating building-specific lighting calls for skill and sensitivity during the design work. The LINEA LIGHT GROUP comprises a group of different specialists who specialise in creating precisely-tailored LED lighting for customers with specific

Exhibition experience with a real boost

Industrial buildings around the world are being converted by architects into inspiring office spaces for industrious workers. Change happens.

LIGHT-POINT isn’t just about light. It’s about atmosphere and experience. The company’s aim is to create lighting scenarios that allow customers to experience light.

Founder of Dutch super-practice UNStudio Ben van Berkel discusses the future of the workplace. And how he works best.

For the introduction of Vaia, its new series of fittings, the German premium manufacturer DORNBRACHT has joined forces with Rafael de Cárdenas and Neri & Hu to realise two extremely inspired and inspiring bathroom design environments.

Thomas Walser is a free spirit – and that’s reflected in the products of his company WALSER MÖBEL.

The products of Italian lighting manufacturer Leucos are characterised by decades of know-how coupled with contemporary design.

The products by in-es.artdesign show in an artistic and philosophical way how design can be combined with light.

Thanks to its flexibility and careful analysis of the market, VIFIAN is operating at full steam. A look at what makes the company tick...

Illuminating places and transforming them into meeting points, traffic routes or public spaces for cultural exchange is a challenge. ewo, a family-owned company, has been doing this for more than 20 years.

The last installment of Japan Stories looks at Tree to Green, a company based in Tokyo and Kiso that designs modern lifestyle products made from the famous Kiso hinoki cypress trees.

Founder of multi-disciplinary studio Inside Outside Petra Blaisse discusses how, as a landscape designer, she addresses existing situations and structures – revealing a deep respect for change, chance and circumstance.

Successful landscape architecture is more than just a case of unexpected surfaces and a bit of greening. It can provide valuable ground for real place-making.

At the Euroluce 2017, Axolight’s new brand identity was presented to the world for the first time. On the occasion of its 20th anniversary, the company has redefined itself and developed a new concept

In the green border east of Antwerp stands a sleek, minimalist villa. ‘The interior and exterior are closely interrelated,’ explains the interior architect at CONIX RDBM Architects. This was an important demand of the owners for the design. With

At USM, an ecological idea gave rise to a classic that is even on show at the MoMa in New York.

Light plays a special role in architecture – it can highlight it and make it the centre of interest, as well as keep it subtly in the background and create atmospheres. &Costa juggles these two opposing approaches, thereby creating complex

In the fourth installment of Japan Stories, Japanese bladesmith Chiyozuru Sadahide II and his apprentice Naohide challenge traditional techniques to create works that express the inherent beauty of iron and steel.

The Vario cooktops 400 series brings professional cooking to the private home. Designed by GAGGENAU Germany’s leading manufacturer of high-end home appliances, the 400 series combines convenience and versatility with minimalist design.

MAISON&OBJET is the leading home decor fair connecting the international interior design and lifestyle community in all its rich and varied expressions.

THUT and TOSSA have moved into a refurbished old factory together – an important step for business friends Benjamin Thut and Ralf Geckeler.

Junko Yashiro talks about her career and the unique process she uses to create urushi lacquerware for the third installment of Japan Stories.

Over 1,300 of Toronto’s established and emerging trade professionals attended the first North American edition of the highly-successful global innovation and design event, ARCHITECT@WORK, representing the best in architectural design and

For proof that no project is too small and no space too humble for a fun, creative approach, look no further than Maastricht’s Flush.

Ola Rune of Swedish multidisciplinary practice Claesson Koivisto Rune talks wellness architecture, designing a sensory experience, and what he does to be kind to his body.

Architects engage the senses in a series of pools, spas and bathhouses, designed to bring the body back to the here and now. 

Bathroom specialist TALSEE has a wealth of expertise and experience in processing Corian.

For the second installment of Japan Stories, Kazuto Yoshikawa explains why, after a twelve-year career at Italian furniture company Cassina IXC in Japan, he chose to devote himself to the study of Japanese woodcraft and furniture design.

Winners and finalists flew in from as far away as Poland and China to attend the celebration at Toronto’s iconic Evergreen Brick Works, where the results of Azure’s seventh annual AZ Awards competition were announced on June 23 in the presence of

The leading international fair for floor coverings, DOMOTEX, shows how the major trend in individualisation is extending to wall and ceiling surfaces. The result: added-value environments, strong on creative vision and functional performance.

The people at SOLID know cheap can end up being expensive and prefer to rely on independent solutions instead.

designjunction returns to the spectacular King’s Cross site in September (21-24 September) for this year’s annual London Design Festival. Following the success of the 2016 edition, which attracted 27,000 visitors over five days, designjunction

Italian architect and designer Fabio Novembre describes himself as a wise monkey that feels at home in the jungle. Maybe this is why some of his works err on the wild side.

In the first installment of Japan Stories, a new independent series on craftspeople working in Japan, Suzuki Morihisa Studio, one of the oldest and most famous family workshops for Nanbu Tekki (or ironworks), opens its doors.

Whether seat, side table or simply a place to put things - the HANS and NINI stools are truly multi-talented. Charming and timeless.

Thanks to its focus on recliners, STRÄSSLE has achieved international success.

From the partnership between Fantoni and Metrica comes a new, innovative, contemporary and flexible design.

The deadline for the 2017 SBID International Design Awards will be closing on 30th June 2017.

When the architects of a new big-league conference centre in Algiers needed an acoustics partner, they turned to premium Italian manufacturer FANTONI.

In a recent interview, Architonic spoke to industrial designer Khodi Feiz, who was born in Iran and grew up in the US. With his small studio, based in Amsterdam, Feiz is specialized in furniture design and consumer technologies.

“Chronosophia” is a solo exhibition by Tomáš Libertíny showcasing a selection of his new and recent works—interactions with nature that explore the notions of time and repetition.

As hospitals embrace a more patient-centred approach, so do their architects, giving rise to curative spaces that dovetail stress-free wayfinding with a proximity to nature.

Contardi collaborates with some of most renowned Italian brands, lighting up their exhibition spaces and stores.

SENSES luminaires provide individual lighting experiences in minimalist designs.

Armed with insight and aesthetic sensibility, the German manufacturer ACOUSTICPEARLS has been fighting for almost 10 years against the noise pollution of interior spaces. Their weapons: premium acoustic panel systems that are as beautiful as they are

Colours have an impact and shape a room. They evoke certain feelings and can influence or even create moods. No wonder, then, that colour is one of the leading design elements in the world of interior design. And what a pity that the walls in most

They do it better up north.

The people who work for SCHLOSSBERG are quite aware that they spend a third of their lives in bed. That’s why they know it’s worth giving their all.

DOMOTEX in Hanover, the leading international exhibition for floor coverings, will launch its very first keynote theme in January 2018 under the title "Unique Youniverse" leading an industry shift toward in individualised flooring.

Designed by Lievore Altherr Molina, 2017

Originally educated as a sculptor, French Furniture and Interior Designer Noé Duchaufour-Lawrance wants to connect people with their environments through his designs.

Coffee is big business – both in economic and cultural terms. With the brewed bean enjoying a major connoisseurial renaissance, luxury home-appliances brand GAGGENAU has brought the outside in with their fully automatic, professional-standard

(Article available in German only) Im zweiten Teil des Berichtes über die junge Architekturszene in São Paulo lernen Sie zwei weitere kollaborative Architekturbüros kennen, die nicht nur ihr eigenes Stadtbild auf sehr spezifische Weise prägen.

Designed by Lievore Altherr, 2017

Dialogue with the environment, research into materials and optics design: the new architectural collection of Linea Light Group is based on these concepts, offering originality, technological innovation as well as new finishes and materials.

The collection of luminaires from SCHÄTTI LEUCHTEN is based on three guiding principles: simplicity, expertise and quality.

The Italian fitness products manufacturer Technogym stresses the motivating impact of stylish design and has had Antonio Citterio conceive its revolutionary new Milan flagship store as well as an equipment line.

For Schönbuch, Sebastian Herkner designed SLOT, a minimalist wall-mounted wardrobe product line and TUB, a line with wardrobe and console table that unite basic geometric shapes in a playful way.

(Article available in German only) Die Architektur in São Paulo befindet sich in einem komplexen Spannungsfeld, welches durch das exponentielle Wachstum und das enorme Tempo seiner ständigen Verwandlung geprägt ist. Das daraus resultierende

ROVIVA ROTH & CIE AG uses more than 250 years of experience to develop mattresses and sleep systems for unique sleeping comfort.

OFFICE Kersten Geers David Van Severen adopt a highly Modernist approach, attempting to blur the line between outdoor and indoor living with Solo House.

Designed by Lievore Altherr, 2017

Informed by a storytelling approach, the work of Dutch designer Maarten Baas links elements of design, art and theatre.

With your heart's desire a click away, brick and mortar retailers are appealing to that which cannot be quenched online. Featuring texture, tech, colour and a whole lotta cool these recent retail projects are an ode to the senses.

Villeroy & Boch place finishing touches on the new Elbphilharmonie and Westin Hotel Hamburg, designed by Herzog & de Meuron.

Biologically active light solutions, also called Human Centric Lighting, are much talked about, but their implementation is often complicated. Waldmann has developed a controller that allows biodynamic lighting to be implemented even in room

Clerkenwell is less than a week away and with the festival celebrating its 8th year in May 2017 (23-25), it will be quite the celebration! CDW has firmly established itself as the UK’s leading independent design festival and annually attracts the

The RÖTHLISBERGER KOLLEKTION stands for passion, delighting in craftsmanship and timeless design.

(Article available in German only) Das öffentliche Leben in Brasília ist trotz des urbanen Reissbrettcharakters bunt. Es gibt erstmalig eine Brasília-Generation. Menschen die in der neuen, auf Piloten gebauten Stadt geboren wurden, sich mit ihr

FRANKE – the leading kitchen brand with a whole lot of Swiss heritage – knows how to multitask. Its new Chef Center transforms the traditional sink into the ultimate in operational and entertaining hubs, perfect for open-plan living.

With a limited selection of high-quality materials, Glenn Sestig is able to evoke visions of old-school grandeur and elegance but to call him a minimalist would be too easy.

Among architectural elements, design and numerous green areas, behind the black walls of Linea Light Group stand, it has been conceived a concept enabling the product to play a leading role and to be free from any setting, so that it could be

Steeped in tradition, BETTE, the German Premium Manufacturer for enamelled titanium steel bathroom components, brings a soft touch along with newfound comfort to the powder room.

RESEDA uses an innovative concept to create distinctive furniture that’s tailored to the customer.

Odile Hainaut and Claire Pijoulat, co-founders of WantedDesign announce a host of new programs and speakers slated for WantedDesign 2017, celebrating its 7th edition this May. Presented as part of NYCxDESIGN, WantedDesign offers a full week of

DOMOTEX's special guest, Alfredo Häberli, takes a sensitive, straightforward approach to his work, constantly striving for a truly elegant twist.

Standing on the banks of a lovely canal near to the Belgian town of Lokeren, the very modern Villa SeaSide dazzles with its impressive design.

(Article available in German only) Alle sprechen vom Himmel über Brasília. Der sei einfach unvergleichlich – so weit, so hoch, so blau!

Continuing our series Material Tendencies, we spoke with Jun Aizaki, the owner and principal of CRÈME / Jun Aizaki Architecture & Design, a creative design agency based in Brooklyn.

A cross section of art, architecture, and design from Brooklyn’s finest featuring inspiring exhibits, interactive installations, a shoppable marketplace, workshops, demos, and talks from prominent designers & design thinkers.

In Zurich, PIURIC crafts timeless furniture and interiors with a character all their own.

Les Arts décoratifs, the Paris-based applied arts organisation, preserves the art of French living while keeping time with contemporary creation and craft.

We can look back on another successful edition of VENTURA LAMBRATE.

Cleaf unveils the new CCube exposition concept designed by Studiopepe.

With designs as refined as they are luxurious, the Italian outdoor-furniture manufacturer VARASCHIN brings indoor comfort some fresh air. It's elegance alfresco!

OREA turns dreams into reality – from kitchens all the way to holistic interior concepts.

If design is your trade, there's a batch of super skills you need in your possession.

One of the leading architects of the 20th century, Renaat Braem combined a passion for expressive, fluid decoration with constructivist architecture at his private home and studio in Antwerp.

After 50 years in business, the trendsetting Belgian outdoor-furniture brand TRIBÙ celebrates its impressive track record of smart decision-making and clever product development.

Known for its innovative industrial-production processes, premium Italian furniture manufacturer PEDRALI delivered a command performance at this year's Milan Furniture Fair.

In the age of the ubiquitous multiplex, a raft of recent cinema projects have chosen to write their own architectural script, eschewing the mainstream in favour of indie creativity.

Combined design expertise comes to Frankfurt: seven international trend agencies met on 7 and 8 March for the Heimtextil Trendtable meeting at Messe Frankfurt's exhibition grounds. They collated results from market research with the latest global

Premium Swiss manufacturer USM shows how to rework an iconic design the right way with the electrification of its classic USM HALLER. Power to the people!

For decades a test bed for bold, experimental projects, the Netherlands continues to function as an architecturally compelling landscape – both in terms of design practice and consumption.

Design is about communicating the human experience. This is what drives Brooklyn-based industrial designer and educator Todd Bracher.

Premium Italian tile manufacturer FAP CERAMICHE inspires new creative combinations with its Color Now Collection, taking the fight to minimalism's monochromatic monopoly.

A trend with its roots in nature has a growing fan base – tiles with an authentic wood look that offer ceramic's many advantages are an increasingly popular choice. These tiles offer deceptively realistic grains, colours, tiny inclusions and even

Based in Muotathal, family-run company MAB strikes a successful balance between tradition and innovation.

Get inspired with an architecture and design trip to Copenhagen. This June, you can explore the Danish capital accompanied by a MARK magazine editor to enjoy exclusive access to the latest projects of note in the city.

LEHNI is bringing the high standards it is known for to a new line of business: the production of aluminium kitchens.

On the occasion of the twenty-ninth edition of the Salone Internazionale dell’Illuminazione, FABBIAN ILLUMINAZIONE presented a series of new collections which, along with technology and design, seeks to stimulate the user's creativity, offering new

After celebrating its 60th anniversary last year, in 2017 METALMOBIL comes to the Salone del Mobile with an important renewal.

The wellness oases created by KÜNG SAUNA are largely handcrafted by the company’s in-house joinery.

Our 2016/17 "Parallel Choice Assortment" collection, with French photographer Camille Vivier as the collection's guest, will be showcased at Salone del Mobile in Hall 06 / stand F62, 04-09 April 2017. Come and visit us!

Since 1931, the Swedish Leather Manufacturer ELMO has offered an outstanding array of the finest quality leathers in a spectrum of colors fit for any purpose.

Discover all about Swiss design during the Design Week.

Seven female designers throw new light on that most ancient of materials, metal, in a unique collaboration with modern-day alchemists DE CASTELLI – to be launched at this year's Salone del Mobile.

Simple, meaningful designs that eschew trends in favour of long-selling products pushing typological boundaries – this is the stuff of Brussels-based studio ALAIN BERTEAU DESIGNWORKS.

Johannes and Lukas Weibel of INTERTIME know how to make an armchair last a lifetime and why good seating is so important.

Since its launch five years ago, Croatian design brand Prostoria has not only developed an impressive collection of considered furniture designs, it has set out to design the very platform on which the Croatian design industry can connect.

Blurring the boundaries between art and design, the work of Italian designer Stefano Giovannoni always tells a story.

Interior designer Roger Haan was asked to come up with a distinctive hotel concept. The design needed to incorporate the history of the existing building and the dynamic environment, bring the outside in, create rooms for more than two people, and

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