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Ambiente, the international consumer goods fair, will open its doors once again in February 2019. Some 4,500 exhibitors will be presenting new ideas, trends and products in the fields of Dining, Giving and Living. For the eighth time, Ambiente has

Attended by more than 38,000 international visitors, Domotex is hugely influential in spreading the word about cutting-edge developments in flooring. Helping to articulate these is its extensive programme of talks and lectures held throughout the

The main hub reflecting Domotex’s keynote theme next year — Create‘N’Connect — is the display Framing Trends in Hall 9. This will showcase experimental ideas by manufacturers, interior designers, artists and students who have freely

Leading floor covering fair Domotex in Hanover, Germany — held next year from 11 to 14 January 2019 — invites visitors to let go of preconceived ideas about carpets and floors and view them as an arena for boundless creativity. Flooring grounds

Burly men with sledgehammers and steel lunchboxes, wolf-whistling in hard hats. While this stereotype of the construction industry may be entirely fictional, the building site still seems like the last place to find Silicon Valley tech. While

When it comes to architecture and specifically interior spaces, we take it almost for granted that the built landscape around us functions as a kind of carapace. Traditionally, hard planes and surfaces define our environments, creating volumes that

They say we form emotional relationships over time with the objects around us. I agree. If, God forbid, I were to be burgled or my apartment building were to burn down, there are definitely a number of furniture pieces that I’d miss desperately. We

VILLEROY & BOCH presents an e-book on the hotel (bathroom) of the future.

Trends and innovations for contract textile furnishing are at the heart of the Interior.Architecture.Hospitality Expo – individual, sustainable, functional.

FALPER offers an unparalleled emphasis on natural materials and a new mood that meets the highest quality and stylistic standards.

Of all Arper’s crisply contemporary designs, its ever-evolving Catifa family is one of its biggest sellers. This leading Italian furniture brand has sold over 2m Catifa 46 chairs since 2011 and, such is the demand for this sleek seating, that the

Distinguished by their many years of experience in steel processing and expertise in finishes and enamelling, Alape is, however, also driven by a strong innovative spirit. Last year’s launch of the Bicolor and Metallic Dark Iron surfaces was just

It was a small revolution When Alape launched the first 3-millimetre dish basin twenty years ago. Not only did their innovation push the boundaries of what could be achieved with steel as a raw material, but it led to a reinterpretation of the

More than 120 years of experience are behind Alape’s expertise in the use of glazed steel, both in terms of production and functional design. The material, a hallmark of the brand, is characterised by its exceptional robustness, strength and high

Benthem Crouwel Architects started designing the North-South Line stations as early as 1996, so that’s a very long time to work on one project. But because there have been updates to the design right up to the very last stages, we could always use

Whether you call it the metro, the underground or the subway, there's no doubt that these mostly subterranean railway lines are the most efficient modes of urban public transport. And while it may often seem that structural engineering, safety, and

The headquarters of Prysmian Group is a project which transforms an industrial area, with the aim of recovering and reusing it for use as offices and workshops.

Is it an optical illusion or is this bed actually floating? With its feet set so far inwards the YOMA bed gives the impression that it’s hovering over the floor. Its low frame height is also conspicuously inconspicuous, with the mattress sinking

A chair isn't just a chair. Its unique character results from a combination of materials, construction and design. So what then could a simple chair look like? One that doesn't go out of its way to attract attention – and yet has a restrained

Authenticity and sustainability can be read in the very grain of ZEITRAUM’s timeless, solid-wood-furniture collection.

With more entries than ever before and an astounding 225,000 unique public votes; this year’s awards have been one of the most globally represented editions to date, with industry talent from over 42 countries across the globe. The competition this

From 8–12 February 2019 the international consumer goods fair AMBIENTE will provide insight into the relevant design trends of the future. Find out now what awaits.

The GROHE Euphoria SmartControl 260 shower system is superlative in many ways: it looks stunning, has a range of exceptional features and offers a relaxed and safe showering experience in every respect.

"Push, turn, shower”– the stylish Euphoria SmartControl 310 shower system in gleaming chrome offers everything necessary for a spirited shower experience. Tomorrow's shower today GROHE Euphoria SmartControl 310 features two spray patterns on

Private introductions to exhibitors, investors and other influential decision-makers at DOWNTOWN DESIGN as well as workshops conducted by opinion leaders revealing insights into new trends. Text by Dominic Lutyens

With "Toward Utopia", HEIMTEXTIL, international trade fair for home and contract textiles, is setting the course for the new trend season 2019/2020.

Ten years of fruitful cooperation between the Italian furniture manufacturer PEDRALI and the designers Odo Fioravanti and Jorge Pensi have seen the brand launch a raft of modern design classics.

Floors form the basis of the rooms in which we live and work - they connect people by the very ground beneath their feet and at DOMOTEX 2019 connectivity is not to be missed.

As the number of relatively healthy older adults entering their golden years increases, architects are responding to their needs, designing care homes that offer residents more self-sufficiency and ways to stay active.

How outmoded office and hotel buildings can be made fit for the future.

25 global design experts respond to topics critical to the architecture and interior design industries in 2019.

The interdisciplinary architecture and design firm Perkins+Will is pioneering holistic health initiatives, building spaces that promote wellness for individuals and communities at large.

Ambiente 2019 invites visitors to explore the latest products from around 4,500 exhibitors and discover the newest trends and talents in the world of international consumers goods with its extensive event programme.

Nicolette Naumann, Vice President Ambiente, speaks about the Frankfurt fair's lasting influence on the world of international consumer goods.

Staying up to date is essential to staying in business so take note as Ambiente Trends 2019 shares the latest, in-depth design trend forecasting research.

With HAWA Suono, the Swiss manufacturer HAWA Sliding Solutions opens all (sliding) doors to a life without disturbing noise and odours.

The iconic Italian lighting manufacturer ARTEMIDE has a solution for loud work environments. Their Acoustic Light series effectively lowers noise level in open-plan offices, making work more stress-free.

Enter the Preciosa Lighting competition from DOWNTOWN DESIGN for a chance to win an exclusive trip to the Crystal Valley!

The DOWNTOWN DESIGN Trade Programme offers industry professionals a chance to optimise their time at the fair with the advantage of a tailor-made schedule and exclusive access.

The Forum programme of this year's DOWNTOWN DESIGN fair offers insight into the design world's most pressing issues with a line up of talks by international experts.

This year's edition of DOWNTOWN DESIGN lays down the blueprint for the future of design fairs.

With its finger on the pulse of evolving work culture, Italian manufacturer DIEFFEBI has become the go-to producer of modular, architectural storage systems.

Wonderwall Studios is a creative studio that designs and produces wooden panelling for walls and surfaces. We are all about joyous materials and sustainability through reclamation. Old friends and new acquaintances too, know that we never settle for

GROHE brings a good mood into the bathroom with the innovative Euphoria SmartControl shower system. High-tech showering for simple pleasures at the touch of a button.

The saying 'It's not just a job, it's a lifestyle' takes on a whole new meaning with our latest survey of co-working spaces from around the globe.

The upcoming ORGATEC trade fair from 23–27 October 2018 will shed light on how co-working and other collaborative office concepts are changing the work environment.

One of the latest projects developed by FANTONI is located in Bahrain, which is proving itself as a successful hub for business, hospitality and luxury living.

Aquamoon from DORNBRACHT makes each encounter with the element of water a unique, personalised experience. Three innovative flow modes allow you to harmonise your shower experience with your mood.

With fascinating mood-lighting and three different water flows, DORNBRACHT’s Aquamoon turns showering into a regenerative, sensory experience.

Having time alone without distraction is crucial to our well-being. Aquamoon from DORNBRACHT offers just that with its minimalist design, which enhances the impact of its holistic water experience.

For 50 years FLEISCHER has been manufacturing high-quality furniture that focuses totally on the user. With its new additional FRAME line for workstations, the German manufacturer is facilitating concentrated work at a flexible and easily

Nobody combines understated elegance and functionality as naturally as FLEXFORM. The latest collection is an Italian interpretation of Scandinavian mid-century design.

ZÜCO, the Swiss manufacturer of high-quality office furniture, expands its Signo swivel chair family with additional models that adapt perfectly to new ways of working.

The third edition of the Warsaw Home International Fair of Interior Design begins on 4 October. This is the last moment to reserve time for this spectacular event in the world of design.

In collaboration with Norm Architects and Els Van Hoorebeeck from The Office Group, MENU created the Co Chair, a stackable chair suitable for multi-functional office spaces.

Take a seat and take time out to enjoy reading or another activity in the Knitting Chair from MENU, a return to Ib Kofod-Larsen's modernist design known for its cut-out elbow rests.

The easy to install TR Bulb from MENU, designed in collaboration with Tim Rundle, features a flexible design that allows it to fit well into a variety of places, both literally and figuratively.

Through research and experimentation, the trend-setting Italian lighting brand LUCEPLAN created their acoustic lighting solutions. The result is a collection of stress-reducing luminaires that not only look good but keep the surroundings sounding

Don’t be fooled by its newly refined brand look. Premium Italian bathroom manufacturer FALPER is more than just a pretty face...

Before the smart kitchen came the standardised kitchen. No one did more to shape the landscape of this most-essential of domestic spaces than Margarete Schütte-Lihotzky, with her 1926 Frankfurt Kitchen project.

With bold design concepts that don't forgo functionality, a number of recent, architecturally led kitchen projects underscore the trend for seamlessly integrated cooking and living spaces.

It’s time to take back control. SECTO DESIGN makes a stand against illegal design copies.

The SECTO DESIGN story is as much about production as it is about products, with the brand harnessing the centuries-old tradition of local Finnish woodworking.

Instantly recognisable for their formal elegance and innovative construction, Finnish brand SECTO DESIGN's carefully crafted birchwood lamps have been specified around the globe, in particular for high-end contract settings.

The Italian manufacturer SICIS revolutionised mosaic production by significantly simplifying the steps it takes to create a unique surface. With its expansion into the furniture and interior sector, the brand offers its customers a truly holistic

From 23 to 27 October, Cologne's ORGATEC – the biennial leading trade fair for modern working environments – will open its doors. Under the motto "culture@work", the interplay between people and the workplace will be highlighted and inspirations

The interior design of the apartments and entrance of Alto in Wembley Park focuses on the flow of space, orientation, light, and a palette of high quality materials.

Come and see the newest models from JESS DESIGN and discover their furniture with a unique character!

With its new VITAWORK floor lamp, the German lighting brand LUCTRA presents a customisable solution that illuminates the entire office space with direct and indirect light.

Can a sofa cover the entire spectrum of people's needs? With BRÜHL it certainly can, and on top of that, it can even be eco-friendly and durable as well.

For more than four decades, Munich-based taste-makers CHRISTINE KRÖNCKE INTERIOR DESIGN have been on a mission for stylish interiors.

Design for everyone! With its numerous program partners, the VIENNA DESIGN WEEK invites visitors to inform themselves, to be entertained and to be inspired. In short: to experience design yourself.

With almost 140 years of fine furniture-making under its belt, it’s safe to say that Swiss manufacturer HORGENGLARUS knows a thing or two about the value of true quality craftsmanship.

Experience architecture up close with CeramicPlus from VILLEROY & BOCH.

Experience surprising and inspiring encounters with the furniture of Jess Design.

Italian bathroom fitting and furniture brand ANTONIOLUPI's newest ranges continue to bring technological elegance and luxury to the front of the design table.

A raft of recently completed restaurants give new meaning to being on a plant-based diet, with designs that incorporate organic elements or literally merge with nature. So now there's no excuse not to eat (with) your greens.

Stay awake with a double shot of design from this cohort of new coffee shops around the globe.

The new FlexGrid on INTERSTUHL's JOYCEis3 range provides a healthy seating posture throughout the workday by dynamically responding to the sitter’s every move.

When it comes to finding an office chair to suit your individual seating style the JOYCEis3 range from INTERSTUHL offers plenty of choice.

For over 50 years INTERSTUHL has continually strived to increase well-being in the workplace.

Solitary structures with a distinctive character, spectacular residential buildings, innovative retail design. The international architecture competition of the German Design Council sets standards.

The Swiss luxury brand FOUTA crafts classic Mediterranean towels like those traditionally worn by men and women in the public baths of the 19th century.

Is there growing a market for Italian design in Poland?

The new GROHE Red provides instant access to boiling-hot water straight from the tap, turning your kitchen into a culinary hot spot.

With just a touch, the intelligent GROHE Blue Home Watersystem is at the ready to quench your thirst with delicious chilled, filtered and sparkling water.

Pure-tasting water, at the perfect temperature, pours on demand with the new GROHE Watersystems.

ArchichefNight London will be held on Wednesday, 17 October 2018.

Fitness studios around the globe are going for the architectural burn.

Do you have your tickets yet for MoOD+Indigo? If you are visiting on Tuesday,11 September then make sure to register for the keynote by none other than Daan Roosegaarde!


Design Indaba rallies for words becoming deeds in the pursuit of a better world.


Equipped with intelligent technologies, the latest cohort of smart homes are opening the door to easier and more efficient living.

Let’s face it. Sometimes you do judge a book by its cover. And a building by its facade. We bring you a selection of innovation-led architectural show-offs...

Africa’s influence on contemporary design continues to expand.

ArchichefNight is an exclusive dinner with architects as chefs for one evening.

Away from high-gloss towards soft look surfaces: matte is becoming the symbol of exclusiveness.

The highly anticipated finalists of the SBID International Design Awards 2018 have now been revealed.

The revolutionary GROHE Watersystems have finally done away with the two things troubling humanity for thousands of years: carrying drinking water and waiting for it to reach the right temperature. Now filtered, chilled, sparkling, and boiling water

The Musée Yves Saint Laurent Marrakech is an homage to person and place.

The Zeitz Museum of Contemporary Art Africa is a place dedicated to contemporary African Art.

In a smart location in South Kensington, in front of the Victoria and Albert Museum at 10 Thurloe Place, Meridiani officially opened its doors on the 1st of June this year.

The simple elegance of GROHE Atrio's new design is what "Made in Germany" is all about – highly skilled, precision engineering that’s built to last.

A clean aesthetic and multiple mounting options allow the GROHE Atrio series to integrate easily into any bathroom design scheme.

GROHE's Vice President Design Michael Seum explains how circular geometry was the point of departure for the Atrio series.

Strength! is the theme of Warsaw Home International Interior Design Fair’s third edition and it highlights Poland’s emerging position on the scene.

Top name guest speakers are just part of the proof Warsaw Home Fair is quickly becoming a significant meeting place for the international design market.

Combining sustainability with premium amenities, recently completed residential towers give new meaning to living the high life.

With the ability to live more sustainably, and just about anywhere, micro homes might just be the solution to really living large.

With a central theme of "culture@work" this year's ORGATEC, the leading trade fair for the modern working world – held from 23-27 October – presents an extensive programme of events offering a comprehensive look at the future of workplace

Founder and CEO of Warsaw Home Fair, Kasia Ptak knows how to pique interest in Poland’s potential to be the next hot spot for the international contract market.

Stephen Burks on his relationship with Africa, working with African artisans, and the evolution of his practice.

One could say that WARASAW HOME in 2016 was the next big thing. Today, this has become a reality.

Diébédo Francis Kéré creates places of community.

With its uncompromisingly clean lines, GROHE’s newly designed Atrio fittings collection is already a design classic.

Recent concert hall projects are hitting all the right notes with a mix of intriguing forms and multi-functions that make room to enjoy more than just the music.

A swivel chair is a swivel chair is a swivel chair, right? Not at all, as shown by the JOYCEis3 by Daniel Figueroa for the German furniture manufacturer INTERSTUHL. Thanks to its innovative modular design, myriad individual combinations are possible.

Pavilion projects are like catnip for architects. These often impermanent structures provide the ideal testing ground for new concepts, forms and material expression.

The results of Azure’s eighth annual AZ Awards competition are in!

FIR ITALIA presents Green Total Look, the new totally 'green' stainless steel programme.

There’s a lot to be said for being superficial. CLEAF, the design-meets-technology surfaces manufacturer, has turned it into a veritable artform, as only the Italians know how.

By seamlessly hiding away the mechanics of their designs the modular components of VOLA’s mixer taps offer endless potential.

Arne Jacobsen’s clean-lined and uncomplicated HV1 design commissioned by VOLA founder Verner Overgaard was the defining moment for the modern tap.

SBID has announced an extension on the entry deadline for the SBID International Design Awards. Interior Designers and Architects now have until 6 July 2018 to submit their entries.

When it comes to sitting, what type are you? And what does your sitting style say about you? Are you a self-engrossed sloucher, a boastful alpha male or, possibly, a fearful bunny? This sitting test will tell you.

Urban greening projects are breathing new life into global cities by opening up public access to previously underused civic spaces.