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The completeness and efficiency of Gaggenau home appliances collections represent the company aim, a mission which has lasted for over 300 years and which has expressed itself through a passionate search for the perfect balance between form and

Following the successful launch of the RE/COVER green collection, with "PARTS", Vorwerk is now also presenting plank formats of ecological elastomers for flexible design in the business-site sector and residential living spaces. A structured surface

New horizons are opening up in the working environment: in technology, in management, in infrastructure. More and more, creativity, interaction and communication are becoming the central issues for successfully dealing with work tasks. The key is to

India is one of the most stimulating environments I have ever been in. It was in Viluppuram, a small town in the far south-east of India, 40 km west of the Bay of Bengal, that I discovered Rangoli, a symbolic floor art, outside many people’s homes.

Wilkhahn has always focused on durability and permanence, and its new "Graph" conference programme is very much part of this tradition. With its innovative chair and accompanying table this German furniture manufacturer is restyling corporate

Anybody who wants to sit comfortably, loves beautiful tables and appreciates specialness should look out for these three letters: KFF – the design label from Lemgo.

The radiator which becomes a piece of design. Its semplicity, elegance and lightness makes him unique and inimitable.

A house in Tokyo balances year-round thermal comfort with issues of privacy (Text by Stephen Crafti)

A passionate enthusiasm for meticulous craftsmanship and premium materials define the signature of furniture brand WALTER KNOLL.

A radical new building challenged a large law firm to adopt a radical new workplace culture (Text by Paul McGillick)

SIEMATIC’s declared aim is to create spaces that are more than just perfect and convenient places to cook.

Bricks in contemporary architecture may well be saddled with a reputation for retrograde traditionalism – after all, the oldest discovered bricks date from before 7500 BC. For some, they conjure up images of architecturally unimaginative housing

‘The people did not like St Paul’s. They were against the Eiffel Tower. They liked neither the Sydney Opera House nor the Centre Pompidou. But today, millions of photos of these buildings are sent around the world via e-mail and by phone.’ (Jan

SCHRAMM beds bring their owners a whole lot closer to heaven on earth.

A sparkling solitaire: SCHOLTISSEK produces handmade designer furniture in the Osnabrück Land region.

Sanktjohanser's furniture embodies the principle of sophisticated reduction.

Porcelain manufacturer Rosenthal is enhancing its modern, avant-garde collections with sensuous furnishings.

Without realising it, we’re on autopilot almost all of the time, filtering information aurally, physically and visually at an amazing rate. Our nerve impulses to and from the brain travel as fast as 250 miles per hour, faster than a Formula 1 car!

In the Bavarian region of Hochfranken, REHAU creates edgings, surfaces and other components for kitchens, offices and living spaces.

Please touch! PERFORMA designs furniture with wonderfully soft, colourful surfaces made of natural rubber and linoleum.

Up, upcycled fabrics talking about environmentally sensitive and sustainable design

A landmark building by Jasmax marks a paradigm shift in student-centric space (Text by Andrea Stevens)

When technology and design are perfectly interwoven as in the case of OBJECT DESIGN, even extremely hardwearing carpets become a feast for the eyes.

Architects of urban projects are increasingly in thrall to water, believing it benefits them in a number of ways — from the aesthetic to the psychological. In one sense, when reflected in water, buildings look larger and more imposing. Yet

LEICHT KÜCHEN creates highly customisable products that reveal the full extent of their quality when they interact with modern architecture.

If you think of ambient lighting, you think of him: Ingo Maurer has been regarded as a pioneer of revolutionary light sculptures since 1966. His fascinating work comprises numerous designs, from sober to playful, from oversized to filigree, from

Being different pays off – and Gertrud Kracht has been proving the truth of this maxim all her life. She and her son Kristian are the faces behind ANTA. And that means: lamps reduced to the maximum.

Lapèlle Design introduces its last new: a new asimmetric pyramid that can be matched with other already available squared and rectangular shapes. The new pyramidal leather tiles are available in all Lapèlle Design colours and collections so to let

Every dining table created by the 3.1 DESIGN brand is a distinctive one-off tailored to individual customer requirements.

Nach einer intensiven Begutachtung der hochqualitativen Einreichungen hat eine Experten-Jury am 12. Juni die Preisträger der diesjährigen Iconic Awards ausgewählt.

With the "modul space" furnishing system from Bosse Design, virtually any furniture design is possible. The quality of the intelligent system is obvious down to the smallest detail.

The successful sport sector is a true pioneer in its field, using innovative technology to create lightweight, perfect fitting sport shoes. With their groundbreaking design, intricate construction and high-tech fibres, they promise to open up totally

The innovative "human space Cube" room-in-a-room system from Bosse allows you to do the things that are not so easily possible in modern open-plan office environments. These include speaking to someone in private, concentrating on your work without

With half a century of creativity and business under its belt, Italian design manufacturer Pedrali is showing little sign of easing up on the gas pedal. It's full speed ahead for the premium furniture and lighting brand whose elegant marriage of

Open office concepts encourage communication, but they can also be perceived by some employees as being disruptive, for instance when they are trying to concentrate on their work. Individually planned central zones counter this by establishing a

Tuyo is the first collection of MERIDIANI EDITIONS; a series of projects of absolute excellence reaffirming the company's commitment to offer rigorously "Made in Italy" products with excellent workmanship. Precious seams, artisanal stitching and

Equipo DRT’s “Up” recycled polyester fabrics have been included in the “Delta 2014” selection after been named finalist for the prestigious Delta Awards, given by the Industrial Design Association ADI-FAD (Barcelona, Spain). The aim of

The need to minimise energy consumption affects many aspects of architecture, and designs that employ traditional or cutting-edge shading devices and ventilation methods are at the forefront of reducing our reliance on air conditioning. Architonic

Design Prize Switzerland nominee Beat Karrer introduces his new, biodegradable material FluidSolids® to California audiences.

A forward-thinking approach to presenting forward-thinking design defines this year's edition of Interieur in Kortrijk.

Between drawing board and production, Zeitraum's solid wood furniture has to meet numerous decision criteria that are specific to the company and have mostly served as benchmarks since the firm was founded in 1990. "Our designs are a homage to

An architecturally oriented flexibility and modularity in furnishing is responding to the increasing need for spaces that cover a diversity of user needs. Orgatec investigates.

WIEDEMANN WERKSTÄTTEN stands for striking kitchens and interiors.

Among the numerous signs that one's status as a grandee of architecture has been secured is having a big survey exhibition at Paris's Pompidou Centre. Architonic uses the current Bernard Tschumi retrospective as an opportunity to reflect on the Swiss

Furniture by VILLAGE combines a vivacious, classic look with sophisticated functionality.

Luminaires by SERIEN.LIGHTING are always more than just light-producing solids: the independence of their forms and functions gives them an utterly compelling quality as well.

This year, during the Salone del Mobile, Erba Italia organized a special event. The location chosen was the house-museum of Manzoni, in the heart of Milan, a few steps away from Teatro alla Scala.

Gufram keeps investigating the thin line between art and design. This year TOILETPAPER – with Maurizio Cattelan and Pierpaolo Ferrari at the streering wheel – came into the project as a privileged partner. On the occasion of the Salone del

Making wood visible, emphasising its structures, combining expressive aesthetics with a sensuous feel, refining surfaces with exquisite ingredients such as pigments, resins, waxes and oils – these are just a few of Torben Hansen's alchemistic

S+ makes furniture that adapts: to measurements, to colours, to special requests. Besides a well-known collection, the company has also developed a stunning new system that has been re-thought from scratch.

In this first installment of our new series featuring the work of renowned architectural photographer DEIDI VON SCHAEWEN, we take a look at a unique exhibition of Colombian architect and bamboo-master Simon Vélez's work, currently installed in the

Individualisierung bedeutet unter anderem, sich außerhalb der Masse zu definieren. Somit sucht man immer nach neuen Ideen und Materialien, um Individualität zu erlangen. Vor allem in den Bereichen Design, Gestaltung und in der Werbung ist dies von

Materials experts MATERIALS COUNCIL continue their investigation of the material-innovation and building-technology possibilities offered by the planned rebirth of London’s legendary Crystal Palace.

One of most iconic architectural structures of the 19th century – London’s legendary Crystal Palace – is being reborn, with a host of international starchitects in the running to rethink it. Leading materials consultancy MATERIALS COUNCIL

RONALD SCHMITT DESIGN creates coffee tables and dining room furnishings with striking lines and intelligent additional functions.

Powered by YOOX Group.Introducing kartell.com, a complete website presenting the company and its products in a cross-cutting way, using an all-new approach for the design sector with a wealth of content, images and video giving users a true 360°

For the fourth year, WantedDesign embraces and encourages the design community with engaging conversations, a design schools workshop, launch pad, and inspiring exhibitors and installations.

Based at the foot of the Swabian Jura, lighting manufacturer RIDI develops technical innovations on a grand scale.

Respected architectural photographer Deidi von Schaewen isn't one for letting the grass grow under her feet. Active since the 1960s and with no sign of hanging up her camera any time soon, Architonic caught up with the peripatetic image-maker to talk

Jeder, der schon einmal eine Wohnung renoviert oder ein Haus gebaut hat, weiß, wie viel Arbeit solch ein Projekt machen kann. Einige wollen selbst Hand anlegen, andere vertrauen auf die professionelle Hilfe von Handwerkern, Architekten und

Design District is the best trade show for interior design in the Netherlands. On May 21-22 and 23 more than 150 top manufacturers and designers of interior design present their latest products to designers, architects, interior architects,

RICHARD LAMPERT has used his explorer's spirit and his keen instinct for good design to create an impressive portfolio of furniture.

PIURE combines German practicality with Mediterranean lightness.

With its recently launched rebrand, family-owned Italian bathroom brand Falper, known for its elegant, unique products, is looking sharper than ever.

Ab Mitte April 2014 exklusiv im Einrichtungsgeschäft roomdresser in Zürich

Das Sofa ist der Mittelpunkt des Wohnbereichs. Auf im kann nach getaner Arbeit entspannt, gelesen oder ferngesehen werden. Zudem ist das Sofa ein Ort der Kommunikation. Hier sitzen Familie und Freunde zusammen und tauschen sich über die Ereignisse

Im Vitra Design Museum wirft einer der derzeit wichtigsten Industriedesigner, Konstantin Grcic, einen multiperspektivischen Blick auf sein bisheriges Schaffen. „Panorama“ ist Rück- und Ausblick gleichermassen, denn neben der Bestandsaufnahme

The solid wood tables from NOTTE's BELFAKTO collection serve as focal points for people's lives – and not just in private homes.

The latest fair-going union of architecture and innovative material-processing technology is unveiled in Milan in the form of Architonic’s Concept Space V.

Gone are the days when a standard-issue ‘booth’ was enough of a platform on which design manufacturers could present their latest products at trade fairs. The contemporary exhibition stand is as much a brand-marketing device as it is a product

NOODLES NOODLES & NOODLES CORP. makes vintage-style steel furniture.

MANUFAKTURPLUS produces the "Hardoy Butterfly Chair", classically modern furniture and special niche solutions for the high-end interiors and contract sector.

Having introduced its first upholstered collection at last year’s Salone del Mobile, Brianza-based furniture brand LEMA returned this year with three new sofas that evoke classic designs but bring them up-to-date with contemporary details and

The luminaires by Stuttgart-based LED specialist NIMBUS are known for their technical ingenuity, aesthetic sophistication and guaranteed moment of surprise.

Indoors or outdoors, work or leisure, at a meeting or a dinner party, serious and concentrating hard or playful, inspiring fun… Extremis’ tools for togetherness do away with all those outdated oppositions. The extremis collection works perfectly

LED lighting system SLY is the most successful newcomer of recent years.

NILS HOLGER MOORMANN doesn't just produce extraordinary furniture – he knows how to present it and cultivate an original sales approach as well.

What do you do if you love fire? Why, head up a fireplace manufacturer, of course. Bart Leenders, son of Harrie Leenders – founder of the eponymous Dutch woodburning-stove producer – knows a thing or two about combustion, heading off regularly

Following take-off on a recent flight from Hong Kong to London – and just as I settle into my seat – a baby starts to scream! The commotion is coming from towards the back of the A380. I contemplate an entirely sleepless night flight and then

Oliver Michl's lighting designs make spaces come alive. They range from decorative to technical, futuristic to retro, static to flexible, strict to playful.

Allgemein geht der Trend bei Fenstern in Wohngebäuden mehr und mehr in Richtung bodentief, einzigartig sowie großflächig. Das sich diese Trends überhaupt durchsetzen konnten, liegt in der modernen Bauweise von Wohnobjekten. Durch Dämmung sowie

A preview of the new collection at Light+Building in Frankfurt and in the flagship store, during Milan Design Week

Celebrating its fifth edition this year, Clerkenwell Design Week 2014 will showcase the latest innovations by designers and manufacturers from the UK and around the world. Set against the historic backdrop of Clerkenwell, the festival will be centred

It’s no mean feat producing timeless design that’s also innovative and future-facing. One of the few brands to pull this off is Tribù, the leading outdoor-furniture label that invites its users to sit back and relax, while itself doing anything

The ritual of bath is composed of elements that combine together to create a magical arrangement of style, elegance and functionality. Falper presents all its magic at the Salone del Mobile in Milan from April 8th to 13th, with some of its most

Bright rays and contrasts of matter: A line of lamps that brings back to memories, feelings, art works. Handcraft manufacture, Italian taste, fine materials. These are the traits of Matt, the new collection of design lamps by In-es.artdesign.

LIZZY HEINEN DESIGN has been setting standards in the outdoor furniture segment for more than 15 years.

Designer Diego Bassetti and Architect Andrea Panzieri of Studio 14, protegés of Bruno Rainaldi, applied their multidisciplinary approach to create Terzani’s first LED suspension light. This geometric design combines thin nickel chains with the

Ingenious ideas full of passion: at LICHT IM RAUM, lighting knows no bounds.

System of projectors for interiors created to meet the specific demand for high performance (up to 2880 lm) Wall Washer optics, very narrow beams (< 6°) and an optical compartment thickness of only 40 mm, SPLYT is the latest product of

Makro doesn’t do compromise. Its second-to-none bathroom concepts respond to the precise needs of its customers, providing the perfect solution for even the most demanding of architectural projects.

An interview with Gisella Borioli, CEO of Superstudio Group and creative head of Temporary Museum for New Design. Key trends and news from Superstudio’s design week 2014.

To begin with, the former machine shop close to the city centre betrays no sign of its new purpose. Back in 2005, it came up for sale at the perfect time for Pforzheim entrepreneur Jürgen Glauner – and his company, LDM GmbH, relocated for the

Foreigners like it for its “old-time” atmosphere, with its pedestrianized streets, fine historic houses and romantic haunts. But the Milanese love it too. Because Brera is not the usual tourist district but also a place rich in art and culture: a

The upholstered furniture KOINOR produces in its home region of Upper Franconia provides a level of comfort that is guaranteed to move its users.

Introversion isn’t something the Greeks have much time for. Particularly when it comes to design. Informed by a culture of sociability and dialogue, a cohort of export-focused Greek design manufacturers will be showing their quality products to a

Why change a good thing? Last year's inaugural unique youngstar exhibition at the leading spoga+gafa garden fair in Cologne was a resounding success. 2014 sees the return of the competition that showcases outstanding design for outdoor living. But

Infuse, bake, crystallise. These verbs aren’t used to describe the work of a cook but rather the work of Japanese designer Tokujin Yoshioka, whose fabulous exhibition at the Contemporary Museum of Art Tokyo, vividly illustrates the creative scope

The desire for light and colour combined with aesthetics and security is outstandingly possible with KELLER minimal windows®. Thanks to the multiple execution solutions, the design of the sliding system KELLER minimal windows® offers a full

Family firm KEUCO's full range of bathroom furnishings offers customers a compelling standard of design and quality.

The highly utilitarian nature of urban lighting hasn’t stopped designers and manufacturers from adding value to projects that illuminate our cities through forward-facing design and technology. Architonic sheds some light…

Als Mittelpunkt des eigenen Heims gilt in der Regel das Wohnzimmer, denn hier lädt die gemütliche Atmosphäre zum Entspannen ein, während sowohl Gäste als auch Gastgeber es sich auf bequemen Sesseln und Sofas gemütlich machen. Damit der Wohnraum

The forthcoming exhibition MOBILIA, at the Atomium in Brussels, that runs from February 12 until June 15 2014, focuses on the talent of architects whose work, since the late nineteenth century, has evolved beyond the design of buildings, to the

Clear, minimalist aesthetics are a hallmark feature of KETTNAKER's cabinet systems – as is their ability to express personality and lifestyle.

In architectural terms, given the time it takes to complete a large-scale project, ten years isn't that long. All the more remarkable therefore that Austrian manufacturer Rieder's innovative wonder material fibreC – fabricated from concrete and

HAIN processes its wood on site – from the trunk all the way to the finished cottage-style plank.

There's something cooking in the kitchen and we're not talking food. It's a revolution in product design, production and consumption. Respected Italian manufacturer VALCUCINE, whose brand has long been known for its craftsmanship and research-led

TLmag had the privilege to speak with Ingo Maurer about his amazing creative adventure with light, that today has led him to create real architectural structures. The angel refers of course to Lucellino, his famous lightbulb with white feathered

K.B. FORM stands for well-designed, functional luminaires that are always characterised by restraint and timelessness.

We love to shop. This we know. But the way in which we purchase goods and services and the kind of brand experience we expect this to deliver is changing now more than ever. Enter the cutting-edge 'Retail of Tomorrow' total store-design and

This brand stands for modern furniture with intelligent sitting, reclining and relax functions: IPDESIGN.

Since establishing his design studio in 1969, Tadao Andō has surprised with raw concrete constructions and clean geometric forms, that have become symbols of his success. The Japanese architect has left his mark on the global landscape, from the

HÜLSTA furniture is handmade by top craftsmen in a production process geared towards perfection and efficiency, enabling the company to guarantee individual interior solutions even for a batch size of one.

“Sustainability” is a deflated term that includes everything and nothing. Its repeated use, almost ad nauseam, does not seem to have served it well. What is left behind is an empty shell, which is difficult to take seriously.

An intent silence fills the big, high-ceilinged, light-flooded rooms. Every single one of the women employed at Ege exquisit is a skilled specialist, and many of the ladies here have been contributing their experience for decades.

Swabian furniture manufacturer DRAENERT is known for its innovative technology and a sustainable approach to materials.

We all need a little support sometimes. Behind the growing trend in furniture and lighting for wall-leaning or wall-mounted designs is a diversity of factors, among them the practical, the social and the aesthetic. Architonic gets up close and

Flächenheizungen werden mittlerweile in jedem zweiten Haus verbaut – so der BFV (Bundesverband Flächenheizung und Flächenkühlung e.V.). Dabei werden am häufigsten Fußbodenheizungen verlegt. Jedoch zeigen die Statistiken, dass Wandheizungen

Der Beruf des Innenarchitekten hat bereits eine lange Tradition, erfreut sich aber auch heute noch ungebrochener Beliebtheit. Da moderne Wohntrends und ein exklusives Ambiente immer höher geschätzt werden, ist das Interesse an qualifizierten und

It takes teamwork to create a DOMUS lamp. The result: timeless classics crafted using traditional skills.