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Studio Roscio
25.06.2015
In the context of contemporary living, the door is not only a functional but also an aesthetic design plus, which contributes to the uniqueness of an environment. This is Scenario, a sliding glass door system designed by FerreroLegno that can also be
swissnex
14.06.2014
Design Prize Switzerland nominee Beat Karrer introduces his new, biodegradable material FluidSolids® to California audiences.
Gufram
27.05.2014
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
GEMvision
20.05.2014
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
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James Wormald
26.02.2021
Platform lifts. Swedish manufacturer ARITCO shows how architects can integrate them into residential properties without them looking like an afterthought – but rather a serious design statement.
Gerrit Terstiege
25.02.2021
What do Snoop Dogg, James Bond and Canadian-British designer Philippe Malouin have in common? Why, the cult Swiss furniture brand de Sede, of course...
Architonic
24.02.2021
The handwoven polypropylene cord backrest of PEDRALI’s new Panarea outdoor seating collection references traditional Italian craftsmanship, while its visual and physical lightness make it eminently specifiable. Watch the video to find out more...
Emma Moore
23.02.2021
ORAMA MINIMAL FRAMES’ window- and door-frame series ZERO shows how inside and out can be seamlessly merged – even when it comes to more-complex floor plans.
Minimal in profile, ORAMA MINIMAL FRAMES’ high-tech aluminium frames mean an architectural lightness of touch. But don’t be fooled. Their high load-bearing capacity brings the engineering smarts.
17.02.2021
Which kind of light is best for working? The one you have to think about least. With LIGHTPAD, Swiss manufacturer REGENT LIGHTING has created a modular system that optimally lights the workspace – whatever the time of day.
Das Ideale Heim Magazin für Architektur, Design und Wohnkultur
16.02.2021
When it comes to the balancing act between preserving traditions and developing new visions, MANUFAKT is a maestro.
Harriet Thorpe
11.02.2021
When we consume the earth's precious resources, they should be used as sustainably as possible and then renewed – just like Finnish wood veneer manufacturer CWP does it.
10.02.2021
Want your design recognised with a Focus Open award? The Design Center BW is looking for new products or products so new they've not yet been launched. Check it out!
09.02.2021
LIGALICHT stands for premium design, innovation, LED expertise, sustainability and Swiss quality.
29.01.2021
FURNITURE DESIGN WEEK: Designing agility into workplace projects is here to stay. Furniture that responds to, and even drives this, is required now more than ever. Italian brand MARA, with its Follow family of tables, has the answer.
12.01.2021
The first ever sliding window system for skyscrapers by Swiss company Air-Lux has already proven itself under stringent US testing conditions. Just why it is the first to be suitable for high-rise buildings, with their enormous wind loads, is
Mareile Morawietz
17.12.2020
How to design offices in the current climate and still manage to maintain interpersonal contact? KÖNIG + NEURATH offers an answer to the question that every planner is asking themself at the moment.
Katharina Sommer
Light straight out of the power socket? With Plug & Light, German think-tank Insta is setting new standards for the connecting of low-voltage LED luminaires to the mains supply – and more and more luminaire manufacturers and planners are
10.12.2020
It’s no exaggeration to say that colour, just like a piece of music, can speak to us in a profound way, and with Italian ceramic tile manufacturer MARCA CORONA’s new collections, the planning possibilities are symphonic.
09.12.2020
VORWERK’s colourful acoustic-tile range boasts not only aesthetic and functional benefits, it has strong environmental credentials, too – and with its online configurator, Vorwerk lets you create perfect flooring patterns from the comfort of your
Alyn Griffiths
08.12.2020
White Italian marble was Michelangelo’s material of choice, so no doubt he would have approved of ATLAS CONCORDE's new Marvel Shine tile collection with its comprehensive range of formats and finishes.
Jean-Christophe Camuset
02.12.2020
The STRING shelf may be an icon, but it’s not resting on its laurels. On the contrary, it’s aiming to prove itself anew in a different environment: the office.
26.11.2020
The comprehensive new GEBERIT ONE system means you no longer have to compromise when it comes to bathroom design and bathroom function. How so? Watch the video to find out...
Peter Smisek
It has never been more important to pay attention to the sustainable credentials of the materials we use in our buildings – and companies such as LG Hausys, manufacturer of HI-MACS®, are leading the way.
24.11.2020
Colourful, infinitely versatile, and easy to install, Procédés Chénel’s Drop Stripe ceiling system adds personality to any office or retail space. Watch the video to learn more.
20.11.2020
Just because a sanitary area is in a highly frequented space like an airport or shopping mall, doesn’t mean good design needs to be sacrificed – and with GEBERIT’s hands-free systems, it isn’t.
Julia Hauch
13.11.2020
For sure, carpets bring with them a broad range of health, wellness and comfort benefits but with VORWERK FLOORING, they also come with serious environmental credentials.
Simon Keane-Cowell
03.11.2020
Enviable design collaborations and unparalleled Made-in-Germany quality are only part of the VORWERK story. The premium carpet manufacturer has always had sustainability in the weave.
Markus Hieke
29.10.2020
Offices today increasingly radiate energy, agility and fun. Witness Trendoffice’s new ‘to-swift’ stool, which lets users stand-up and sit-down all at once.
28.10.2020
With its soft curves, Freya is INFINITI’s first product made from post-consumer industrial recycled plastic. Who knew industrial waste could be so sensual?
27.10.2020
Pip, Pip, hooray! RICHARD LAMPERT’s fireproof furniture system Pip is as easy to assemble as a childhood stacking game.
21.10.2020
You only get one chance to make a good first impression, they say. The latest office facades do just that.
20.10.2020
If the gods on Mount Olympus had a kitchen, it might just resemble FOLD, the monolithic, shimmering-gold kitchen block by STEININGER.DESIGNERS.
16.10.2020
Find out what’s behind Regent Lighting’s pared-down Purelite Slim architectural lighting. (Spoiler: a whole lot of innovation and pioneering technology!)
15.10.2020
Thanks to its radial-kinetic activation mechanism, the ray family from BRUNNER offers ergonomy as well as comfort – whether in the conference room, home or restaurant.
The name for jehs+laub’s chair for BRUNNER is a reduced as the design itself. Welcome to A-Chair.
14.10.2020
Unusual angles and special projects? For Bremen-based door- and storage-system specialists raumplus, this is music to their ears.
13.10.2020
Large-scale furniture made entirely of glass? Are you crazy? Welcome to the mad house – and to Soda, the latest product from Italian manufacturer MINIFORMS.
12.10.2020
WAGNER has created a versatile and contemporary office furniture system D2 – developed live on site at graphic design studio Bureau Mirko Borsche.
09.10.2020
50 years old and still got it. Celebrated Italian architect Mario Bellini's iconic Camaleonda seating system has been relaunched and there's a lot of love in the air.
07.10.2020
‘Fine quality boxes’ is how British heritage brand WOLF describes its secure storage for valuable watches and other possessions. We say micro-architectural.
LUCTRA
06.10.2020
The design-awarded floor lamp ensures standard-compliant illumination of the entire work area, more well-being and a reduction in energy consumption.
30.09.2020
Light in all senses of the word. Illan, from Italian lighting manufacturer LUCEPLAN, responds to the slightest of air currents. Pure poetry.
24.09.2020
German monitor manufacturer NOVIS creates technology that seamlessly integrates with furniture – and with no functional compromise.
Barbara Jahn-Rösel
22.09.2020
SCHÜCO’s range of sliding window-system solutions offers planners superb design freedom, with individualisation front and centre.
SCHÜCO's folding, sliding door and window systems create unobstructed views right at the sweet spot between inside and out.
02.09.2020
With BUSCH-JAEGER’s networked home control systems, safety, comfort, and energy efficiency in the home can be controlled more easily and flexibly than ever before.
20.08.2020
With its iconic good looks and Dondola® dynamic sitting technology, the D1 by WAGNER helps you to make all the right moves.
05.08.2020
As demonstrated by Patricia Urquiola’s Sonar bathroom collection, LAUFEN’s innovative SaphirKeramik technology has opened up a whole new world of creative possibilities for designers.
23.07.2020
A raft of new search filters, plus a completely new image-based search functionality, give architects and other architonic.com users greater research efficiency and product inspiration.
möbelschweiz
16.07.2020
A lamp made from industrial waste or furniture made from mushrooms? The design world has long since discovered a multitude of new materials and innovative manufacturing methods. The results are both surprising and impressive. (DE and FR only)
06.07.2020
With its Goldenwall wallpaper collection, Italian decor brand INKIOSTRO BIANCO offers brilliant and luxurious new possibilities for specification in the premium contract sector.
Dominic Lutyens
18.06.2020
Inspired by Japonisme and anything but two-dimensional, Australian wall-coverings manufacturer WOVEN IMAGE’s two new acoustic wall panels – Zen and Ion – help calm the modern workplace.
16.06.2020
Sound design for large, open spaces – such as train stations – brings with it many challenges. Thankfully, with their high-performance, wide-dispersion speakers, DALI provides an answer.
Danish sound specialist DALI has fine-tuned the art of bringing clear sound to large spaces – to the delight of architects and designers everywhere.
10.06.2020
10 July is the closing date for entries for the GERMAN DESIGN AWARDS 2021, which, for the first time, also features a prize aimed at young architectural offices and design studios in a new category.
19.05.2020
With control systems that include warm bronze tones and subtly shimmering surfaces, premium manufacturer of intelligent building technology GIRA, offers new creative freedom to specifiers interested in reflecting current trends.
What makes an original an original? You can find the answer to this and more in GIRA’s G-Pulse – an online magazine aimed explicitly at architects and interior designers.
GIRA’s new pushbutton sensor 4 may employ a minimalist design language, but with its choice of LED icon colours as well as a pleasantly haptic response to touch, it packs a powerful, multi-sensory punch.
18.05.2020
With its new Joker desk lamp, Swiss lighting specialist REGENT LIGHTING is revolutionising lighting for the workplace.
14.05.2020
Dauphin’s new Fiore chair collection has an invisible USP – an antimicrobial MicroSilver finish that is effective against bacterial infection and other micro-organisms.
07.05.2020
There’s a reason why global wellness brand Jacuzzi® has long gone from proper noun to the generic term for a whirlpool experience: superlative design and innovation.
28.04.2020
While certain room elements are more susceptible to the whims of fashion, walls and floors often have more permanent natures. With their METALYN tile series, however, Villeroy & Boch show that the two are not mutually exclusive, as they
08.04.2020
ZÜCO may have been in business for almost a century, but that doesn’t stop the Swiss seating experts embracing the latest technology for enviable ergonomics.
30.03.2020
Decades of experience has secured German manufacturer BOSSE’s position as a pioneer of room-in-room solutions – sustainable and comfortable spaces for trouble-free communication.
ISE
12.03.2020
The 15th edition of ISE delivered a vibrant showcase of exhibitors and an exciting programme of events. We look back at the highlights from the final show in Amsterdam as ISE prepares for the next phase of its evolution.
09.03.2020
What better way to invigorate a design classic than to rethink it for outdoor usage? Swedish brand String Furniture's iconic shelving system gets some fresh air.
05.03.2020
Inside or out? With Italian outdoor furniture manufacturer RODA’s new EDEN sofa collection this ceases to be a question, as indoor and outdoor living become one.
04.03.2020
The DESIGN CENTER BADEN-WÜRTTEMBERG’s Focus Open jury don’t mind getting their hands dirty. Before handing over any prizes, all entries will have been not only seen but touched, tested and tried out.
27.02.2020
Changing places – and therefore chairs – during the working day has become a completely normal thing. One particularly flexible member of the team is the OKAY.III office chair from KÖNIG + NEURATH, which automatically adapts to each of its
Letroh
26.02.2020
Do not follow the flow, bring it where you want.
Clare Dowdy
25.02.2020
With its 37 years of experience, Danish manufacturer DALI has developed wall-mountable loudspeakers that stand firm even when subjected to vibration – so turn it up!
The complex technology behind DALI's CI Hi-FI loudspeakers delivers a smoother sound and a larger ‘sweet spot’ for the listener – with no compromise on aesthetics.
Dali
Danish loudspeaker manufacturer DALI is on a mission to convince interior designers of the value of audio products – with high-quality, easy-to-install speakers that respect a space's clean lines.
06.02.2020
DURAVIT’s newly developed ceramic glaze HygieneGlaze 2.0 for toilet and urinal eliminates germs and pathogens without the use of chemicals.
30.01.2020
Expand your ideas of what’s possible by visiting ISE
13.12.2019
To create residential properties that deliver the best-integrated experience for homeowners as well as the right aesthetic fit, the design-build and home technology communities should work together to recognise the needs of the industry. ISE 2020 is
26.11.2019
The Interior.Architecture.Hospitality LIBRARY at Heimtextil 2020 presents textile materials with a range of functional features, such as fire protection or sound insulation. In this way, it helps designers find the optimal solutions for their
19.11.2019
Bavaria's M&K Filze has learnt a thing or two about wool in its 150-year history, not least that it can be dangerous to follow the flock. No surprise then that they’ve developed a new material in-house: Nitona, a felt product that’s ideal for
31.10.2019
BIM World MUNICH will feature a comprehensive programme of events covering all aspects of Building Information Modeling. One of the focus points: How can digital transformation contribute to more sustainability in construction?
30.10.2019
HEIMTEXTIL 2020 in Frankfurt is differentiating its range of products in the area of ecologically manufactured textiles – among other things, with its new Future Materials Library.
01.10.2019
Thanks to the equally simple and ingenious Dondola 4D joint from WAGNER, ‘sitting’ now becomes a thing we ‘do’.
16.09.2019
The revolutionary LumiFlex floor from the German manufacturer ASB GLASSFLOOR transforms floor and wall surfaces of any size into heavy-duty, multifunctional monitors, and with them opens up new aesthetic and communicative avenues.
Susanna Koeberle
09.09.2019
GROHE manufactures its new Icon 3D series fittings using a 3D metal printing process – a small revolution, or at least a big step in design evolution.
15.08.2019
German specialists in smart-building technology BUSCH-JAEGER have developed a multitude of networked products and services that impress with their simple, intuitive usability and discreet elegance.
20.06.2019
Munich-based start-up Agrilution brings agtech to the home with its Plantcube – an innovative, new architecturally integrated or freestanding unit for smart edible-plant cultivation.
23.05.2019
Silence is golden, they say. In which case, premium Swiss curtain- and blind-system manufacturer Silent Gliss has just hit the jackpot a second time with its innovative new Silent Track range. Listen closely...
Zumtobel Lighting
07.05.2018
The new RESCLITE PRO LED solution from Zumtobel adds an extra dimension to emergency lighting. This efficient emergency luminaire utilises new lenses to provide enhanced flexibility.
18.06.2017
When the architects of a new big-league conference centre in Algiers needed an acoustics partner, they turned to premium Italian manufacturer FANTONI.
Ideal Work
25.01.2016
New design criteria has seen concrete become increasingly in demand by architects and designers to create spaces with contemporary aesthetics. Microtopping is an innovative solution that combines the aesthetic qualities of concrete with the modern
Poujoulat
11.01.2016
Luminance represents a range of new and modern chimney stacks that are designed to be customised.
Wilkhahn
17.12.2015
“The Loft”, the transformation of a warehouse into an office for 180 people.
Milano Bedding
16.11.2015
Dennis, designed by Guido Rosati, is a multipurpose sofa and sofa bed, a project of the Italian company Milano Bedding, offering original solutions for domestic living rooms but also for hospitality areas. Featuring modular units of different
Alape
02.11.2015
It is the diversity and wealth of variants provided by Goslar-based manufacturer Alape that enables planners and architects to tune statement and dominance of a basin to follow almost any design approach. Alape's innovative strength combines more
Tolerie Forezienne
In the space of a decade, the Circular Bench from Belgian designer Lucile Soufflet has attracted a growing number of European cities. Playing on the transformation of its profiles, this circular bench flexibly stretches and extends to create
21.10.2015
Paris – The Louis Vuitton Foundation has opened the doors of its showplace dedicated to contemporary design, in the heart of the bois de Boulogne. Designed as a complete work of art, even the signage for visitors – by TF, using a concept from
strasserthun.
07.09.2015
TAVOLARTE brings people together. The form and topic strengthen roots and provide support. May be changed with a basis that stays the same. Two oak plates engraved into the surface resemble the classic table cloth. The undersides which are light in
03.09.2015
TF Urban and Marc Aurel took on the challenge of creating a signature furniture that would allow Europe’s large cities to update their image while meeting all of the needs for a contemporary urban space: lightness, comfort for all users,
Gaffuri
09.07.2015
The idea came from the desire to create a table with which the final user can literally interact during its construction and assembly and create a product made to order. The structure, consisting of plywood modules, is the key element and can be
24.06.2015
A new lamp system delights the trade specialists: the demanding audience at the Milan Design Week just as much as the critical award juries for the Interior Design and the Red Dot awards. For good reason, because LUCTRA® lamps, which are 'Made in
Nimbus
26.05.2015
Force One is a powerhouse in terms of lighting properties, yet clear-cut and elegant in design. The top-class nature of this product is further underlined by the innovative light control system that allows users to set the lighting according to their
fouta
09.04.2015
Over the centuries finespun cotton towels have proven themselves in the Arabian bathing culture. Especially in Tunisia the colorful towels are essential to everyday life. But also western bathrooms are lately welcoming the simple, stylish and
Reggiani
31.03.2015
The new LED Warm Dimming (DT) technology can be used to change the lighting to meet the technical and design needs of the moment, creating a pleasant, halogen dimming effect.
10.03.2015
Design Meneghello Paolelli Associati / Divisione FIMA Wellness
Meridiani
24.02.2015
A range of warm embracing tones: various shades of red, from the most vivid one to terracotta, are combined with light blues, teal greens and more neutral colors. Soft velvets are paired with textured fabrics and ultra-matte surfaces are juxtaposed
Anna-Maria Wiede
10.02.2015
People with physical disabilities are dependent on buildings being designed in such a way that they provide disabled access. This principle has for the most part been applied in public facilities, even though there is still ground to make up in this
Sascha Peters
05.02.2015
Ever since the mid-nineties, flowing and organic forms that shape facade and roof design have been a prominent trend in contemporary architecture. Whereas in the past the implementation of special facade solutions required architects to cooperate
03.02.2015
Just as over the past decade online booking systems have simplified the search for the right accommodation for the next holiday or an upcoming business trip, new communication technology combined with innovative materials will in future extend and
Erba Italia
28.01.2015
Rockouture is a piece that combines the classic patterns such as capitonné with themes paying homage to the eclecticism Bauhaus such as the metal structure.,100% Made in Italy for a distinctly eclectic piece with unique design.,Frame covered with
Cubit
14.01.2015
Welcome! The Cubit sofa is the latest addition to our world of furnishings. Like our shelves, it’s modular, puristic and diverse. And best of all, it’s completely manufactured in North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany!
KLAUS Multiparking
12.01.2015
Intelligent systems are enjoying a boom throughout the home automation sector. At the BAU 2015 exhibition in Munich, KLAUS Multiparking will be demonstrating the implications of this trend for the parking solutions of the future. As one of the
H. Waldmann
27.11.2014
The reduced design of the ViVAA LED room lighting focuses on its pleasant, soft light. The high indirect component brightens corridors, entryways and rest areas in a friendly and welcoming light.
20.11.2014
Combined with the PULSE VTL light management system, the free-standing luminaire LAVIGO from Waldmann imitates the dynamic course of daylight, recreating the natural light experience and its positive effects at office work stations.
acousticpearls
13.11.2014
ARCHITECTS is an innovative acoustic panel system by acousticpearls that provides an optimal means to partition large spaces conveniently and help reshape the acoustics of workspaces.
Eponimo
12.11.2014
In the Epònimo collection the piece that has caught most of the public’s attention is the Rock table. Marble is a precious material, classical and yet timeless, well suited for the development of modern objects while mantaining a quality of
10.11.2014
The new Waldmann PARA.MI LED task luminaire comes in a range of basic forms and colors that can be combined freely to ensure optimal lighting and maximum individuality in the office.
30.10.2014
Waldmann addresses the needs of new normative and situational demands in the office with its modular LAVIGO LED luminaire family. The clear lines and simple elegance characteristic of the luminaire design by Structurelab architect Jürgen Schubert
Slalom
24.10.2014
Headache? Poor concentration? Annoyance? Irritation? Communication problems? It’s time to make your hearing feel important, Slalom design your silence. (Beatrice Fanchini)
antrax it
08.10.2014
The discrete radiator which keeps things nice and tidy with an essential and particular shape
Claudia Neumann Communication GmbH
15.09.2014
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
Bene
11.09.2014
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
01.09.2014
The radiator which becomes a piece of design. Its semplicity, elegance and lightness makes him unique and inimitable.
Equipo DRT
31.07.2014
Up, upcycled fabrics talking about environmentally sensitive and sustainable design
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