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Architonic sat down with award-winning French designer Patrick Jouin recently to find out the secrets behind his fruitful decade-long relationship with Italian brand Pedrali…

Nature brings peace, even when stranded on a desert island. On these small slices of paradise, everyday stresses are just distant memories, but does the idyllic life come at an environmental price?

Its carbon-neutral, super-durable Dekton surface designs may be inspired by the past but sustainable Spanish specialist Cosentino also has the future fully in focus…

Created by Poul Henningsen for Louis Poulsen, the story of the iconic PH5 pendant lamp is one of experimental science, and continues to guide both lighting and interior designers to this day.

An ingenious fusion of experimentation, artistry and functionality is embodied in Edra’s Diamante and Veronica collections, both sculpturally crafted from polycarbonate and designed to captivate.

A striking, mosaic-like mirror, the Campana brothers’ design for Edra serves as a true work of art, making a bold statement in any interior with its mesmerising textures and reflections.

Soft and elegant, timeless and universal, classic yet contemporary… Edra’s Standway sofa designed by Francesco Binfaré has it all, taking the classic sofa archetype to unprecedented heights.

Every change needs pioneers to prove that it represents a step forward – even if at first glance it entails extra effort. For part three of the PALMBERG Intelligence Series – a series presented by office furniture manufacturer PALMBERG – we

Rugs give us firm yet moveable walking surfaces, soft yet expansive seating and, as accessories, provide the creative injection our interiors need. Here are the deciding factors on rug choice.

By reminding us of the circularity of architecture, adaptive reuse allows old, forgotten follies to serve local communities, and rise from the ashes of their damaged past.

Check out our Architonic Live Talks – in-depth conversations with A&D heroes, filmed at the New York, Cologne and Copenhagen fairs – for a healthy dose of design inspiration and industry revelation.

Sustainably replicating the colours and tactile features of rock salt crystals, the porcelain stoneware tiles from Casalgrande Padana's new Supreme collection take interiors on a fascinating journey to the centre of the Earth.

In Copenhagen, World Capital of Architecture 2023, a visionary and experimental project has been created in the heart of the city, driven by Danish window manufacturer, VELUX.

Stealing the show at this year’s Salone, Italian furniture expert Mara unveils its latest innovations in seating and table systems, cleverly blending functionality, comfort and a distinctive, yet timeless style.

Either by building a two-level structure inside a high space or by removing part of the floor, installing a mezzanine level involves architectural bravery and design nous, but can be worth it.

Coalesse expands its LessThanFive™ Collection of lightweight carbon-fibre furniture, continuing the minimalist aesthetic with a new stool and lounge chair for effortless workplace transitions.

The fully flexible suite of Orangebox's Campers&Dens office architecture allows workplace designers to get the job done with adaptable, future-proof configurations in various materials, colours and finishes.

As a hub for workplace innovation, Steelcase's redesigned Learning + Innovation Center (LINC) teaches how to create vibrant, accessible and adaptable workspaces to meet the demands of the hybrid era.

With far more certainty than the average weather forecast, these all-climate outdoor seating solutions predict a sweeping front of comfort, whatever the weatherman says.

With a flexible, modular and distinctive three-dimensional design, Autex's new acoustic system, Lanes, achieves an ideal balance of sound-crushing power and aesthetic appeal.

Visitors to the Minotti Pavilion at Salone del Mobile.Milano this year were treated to an impressive two-level experience, designed to bring to life the soul of the brand and highlight its long journey.

Minotti has brought together a range of international design talent in the creation of new indoor and outdoor collections that are at once classic, modern and in harmony with one another.

Minotti's new 2023 film 'The Grand Tour' is not only a journey beyond time but one that takes us through a diverse range of living contexts, showing the versatility and richness of the iconic brand's collections.

Smooth like marble and durable like concrete, terrazzo’s crack-free surface and fully customisable pattern and colour options make it the sustainable material of the moment. Here’s how and where to use it.

With its sculptural new Nook sofa as well as new additions to the Jalis and Shrimp collections, German brand COR presents a vision for 2023, and proves that it's not always necessary for designs to be completely new. Watch the video to learn more…

Transforming surfaces with captivating visuals, Tecnografica’s Super Preziosi wall panel collection – now with four new designs – consists of high-resolution scans of gemstones and minerals found in nature.

The floors we stand, walk and arrange furniture on are a constant presence. By contrasting colour, texture and material we can improve the comfort, navigation and usability of our most in-contact surface.

UK home fashion brand Buster + Punch's unique metal-driven interior collections reflect the drive and passion of its founder – a custom motorcycle-loving architect… 

Global office furniture brand Haworth's concept of inclusion stretches well beyond simply accommodating disabilities, rather it involves a far-reaching philosophy that puts the well-being of all users in primary focus.

Does the geodesic, parametric world of dome design represent a new era for ultra-efficient construction? Or is it just inflated nonsense? These five dome projects might be sitting on the answer.

Uniting traditional elegance together with the clean lines of modern design, Dornbracht's VAIA collection offers a distinctive transitional style. Watch the video to learn more about VAIA…

Raumplus is setting itself up structurally for even more service orientation and internationality. Here, managing director Carsten Bergmann answers some questions about an exciting future.

The Verrière partition wall system from raumplus which recently received an award from the German Design Council allows open-plan areas to be divided up without sacrificing spaciousness.

Berlin-based architect and designer Michael Hilgers has developed a sliding door system for raumplus that is an elegant answer to the need for spatial separation in predominantly open-plan living spaces.

Mute takes workspaces into a new work era with its new office system: OmniRoom. The uniquely comprehensive room-in-room system combines patented technologies and innovations of modular architecture to offer a comprehensive solution for creating fully

The unheard tales from Clerkenwell’s cobbled streets represent the steep path of innovation in new materials, surfaces and technologies hitting the marketplace.

Dutch furniture brand De Vorm is a pioneer in the use of PET Felt and committed to the creation of customisable, sustainable furniture and lighting products that enhance wellbeing in the workplace.

While leveraging the historic artisan craftsmanship of Italy's Marche region, Italian family-run furniture brand Cantori's elegant and joyful collections are also future-oriented and eco-friendly.

Janine Marshall, General Manager of the independent luxury hotel in Covent Garden, discusses what sustainability looks like at a granular level and why official accreditations can't cover every aspect of the climate responsibility complex.

How well do we work with headphones in our ears? And why is complete silence not necessarily always optimal? In the second of three parts from the PALMBERG Intelligence Series – a series presented by office furniture manufacturer PALMBERG –

Our cacophonous public spaces are teeming with harsh noises. By exchanging flat ceilings for acoustic hung or panelled baffles, we can soften sounds to stop them from coming back again, and again.

With its modular system of inclusive bathroom products, The Splash Lab is on a mission to afford restrooms the same level of design consideration that's given to our other living spaces…

Handmade yet with a modern, stylish look, cbdesign’s new Daisy Umbrella has earned its place under the sun, serving as the ideal companion for poolside lounging and beachfront adventures.

Our new System One. Giving you even more room to dream. To make something better does not necessarily mean ‘go bigger’. At FritsJurgens, we care about details. About refinement. This is why we have designed a new, better System One. The product

Disrupting the predominance of rectilinear design, curved forms are back for good. Linteloo’s new Embrace collection perfectly embodies this resurgence, exploring smooth, flowing shapes in the pursuit of ultimate comfort.

Wood-based material specialist EGGER produces durable laminates, near-limitless in shape, form and finish, and perfectly suited to the demanding criteria found in hospitality or retail markets. Watch the video to find out more…

These white, light and bright Spanish kitchen renovations are effortlessly clean and simple, proving a lack of colour doesn’t have to mean a lack of flavour.

The new SpringSummer23 collection from Denmark's BoConcept showcases the brand's trademark talents for merging materiality, form and modest elegance.

‘It is important that people feel comfortable when they work’, says Stuttgart-based design duo jehs+laub, so no surprise that the oval lounge system, designed for the Baden-based designer contract furniture manufacturer Brunner, creates a

Sofas can be more than just a place to sit – they can shape behaviour, spark conversations and provide unparalleled comfort and flexibility. Edra elevates the sofa experience through material research and innovation, pushing boundaries without

Door communication meets design: Intuitive and sleek, Elcom motion allows house entrances to make a contemporary first impression.

The unavoidable effects of ageing, combined with rising retirement ages, make workplace ergonomics more important than ever. These supportive products help keep work environments physically healthy.

Unlocking the transformative power of light, Swedish brand Zero merges functionality, technological innovation and aesthetic appeal in versatile, Scandinavian-style lighting solutions that add value to modern workspaces and more.

Experience the new intimate and personable world of the design fair at imm cologne's Spring Edition 2023, featuring new-concept connection spaces and an inspiring live talks programme with Architonic.

Laminates show their real value in situations where there is increased demand in terms of both design and functionality, making them an ideal solution for surfaces that are exposed to high levels of stress...

It’s not the correct shade of toast, the right roasted bean or the freshness of the squeezed juice that makes the perfect breakfast. It’s where you choose to eat it.

Collecting samples for a project can present a huge time loss for design professionals. To solve this, Swatchbox is out on a mission to help design professionals around the world, by offering a curated selection of interior and exterior samples from

Design Shanghai returns to the Chinese metropolis in 2023 – bigger than ever and also celebrating its 10th edition with an eclectic mix of international exhibitors, events and speakers.

Specialists in partition wall, acoustic and room-in-room systems, family-owned Strähle is constantly developing new answers to the modern working world. The latest addition is Teambox…

Discover Richemont’s lavishly restored and refurnished Canal Houses in Amsterdam, featuring selected pieces from Zeitraum that correspond with the luxury retail group’s craftsmanship and quality.

It’s opening night for Zeitraum’s Curtain family of solid-wood furniture. Joining tradition and innovation together with a timeless flowing substructure, Curtain turns a space into a stage.

Using traditional Alpine materials and craftsmanship, Zeitraum turns a love for solid wood into sustainable, continuously repairable furniture made to last through the generations.

Comprised of large-scale wallcoverings that infuse spaces with warmth and character, Glamora’s Madama Butterfly Collection is the result of a fascinating journey – one that explores traditional Japanese artistry and its harmonious integration

The time is now for a breakthrough in toilet technology. These latest sanitary innovations are set to clean up the WC’s act. We line them up against the wall.

The simple beauty found in normal everyday life was a central theme for Arper at Salone del Mobile this year, and also reflected in a number of new collections from the Italian design brand.

In response to the growing demand for comfortable, pleasant outdoor spaces, Italian furniture brand Flou has ingeniously crafted material and technical innovations that seamlessly blend with interior aesthetics while possessing the qualities required

If you’re looking for room solutions that help to improve health and well-being, then just look up – at OWActive mineral climate control ceilings.

With a lack of space to expand, these four inner-city schools with growing pains make light (and green) of their restricted urban environments.

As the hybrid model of working continues to evolve, office design specialist Hushoffice premieres the new range of HushFree acoustic pods, flexible solutions that help optimize success in this ever-changing landscape.

With a long and impactful history in furniture design, Parla combines traditional craftsmanship with modern technologies to create pieces that stand the test of time. It’s about embracing the past while anticipating a bright, promising future…

In the third part of the Busch-Jaeger Intelligence Series – a series of three articles sponsored by the specialist for electrical installation technology and building automation – together with Prof. Dr. Michael Krödel from the Rosenheim

A task chair that does not need any complicated adjustments to adapt perfectly to your body? LD Seating introduces the revolutionary FollowMe chair designed by German designer Andreas Krob. You could see and try this chair for the first time last

These sanitary spaces play it far from safe with broad strokes, confident splashes and bursting pops of bold colour, but come away feeling fresh and fabulous.

Rescuing tradition while adapting to contemporary demands, the small-sized ceramic tiles that comprise Marca Corona’s new ‘Miniature’ line are characterised by their durability, versatility and timeless style.

The name Waldmann has long been associated with the principle of biodynamic lighting in healthcare, office and industrial environments – what's new is the company's orientation towards more circular principles ...

Milan Design Week 2023: our dear partners and friends – both long-standing and new – joined us at the DAAily bar to mark Architonic's milestone anniversary.

By relaunching their iconic range 477/801 with new colour combinations, the Germany-based expert for barrier-free bathroom products gives new life to a design classic and refreshes care architecture across age groups.

A collaboration with Italian design icon Piero Lissoni, Atlas Concorde’s ‘Fuoriscala’, unveiled at this year’s Salone, takes oversized ceramic formats to the extreme. Architonic spoke with Lissoni about the creative process, reflecting on

Running from 8-9 December, The Architect Show 2023 will spotlight innovation, technology and sustainability, gathering architecture and design professionals for two busy days of knowledge exchange in the Greek capital.

At Salone del Mobile this year, Architonic caught up with long-time Pedrali collaborators CMP Design to find out the secret to their happy relationship with the iconic Italian brand…

In the ultimate quest for verticality, the new Skydoors aluminium cladding line by Oikos adds minimalism, unparalleled elegance and clean lines to contemporary entrance design.

Comfortable meeting spaces are more important than ever in the modern hybrid office. With many shapes, sizes and guises from private catch-up lounge to open-plan conference area, here’s how they work.

Bare feet welcome: a fully recyclable indoor/outdoor carpet collection that feels surprisingly soft to the touch. Nature-inspired design for OBJECT CARPET.

Vuelift® from Canadian manufacturer Savaria® is putting the home elevator centre stage, enhancing not only domestic mobility but bringing the wow factor, too.

In designing Ola Tub, the newest addition to Boss Design's Ola family, its German designer Wolfgang C.R. Mezger was again on a mission to create not just another chair but rather another future heirloom.

Bookmarking the diameter of the planet, these temporary and longer-term installations serve to reference time by researching, recording, lengthening and improving our short-lived human existence.

In time for al fresco dining season, these kitchens from around the globe offer design inspiration that will help make the most out of every meal during the long summer days to come.

Whether it is possible to work in a creative, concentrated and productive way in an office depends on a variety of factors. To kick off the Palmberg Intelligence Series – a three-part series presented by office furniture manufacturer Palmberg –

Returning to New York with a refreshed approach, ICFF and WantedDesign Manhattan 2023 bring a cohesive and interactive event, cutting-edge design and new spaces to meet.

From Salone del Mobile, designer Piergiorgio Cazzaniga takes us on a personal tour of his inviting Raglan Home sofa for Andreu World, sharing his thoughts on everything from the design concept and forms to the seams and the sewing technique. Watch

These selected designer dining chairs provide elegant, comfortable, durable, wipeable and flexible table-side seating. Because mealtimes are only the beginning.

For AXOR, Barber Osgerby have immersed a compact bathroom entirely in green with added white detailing. The concept reflects their definition of luxury, which is also the focus of a new campaign from the Black Forest-based design brand.

For decades, Cassina has been furnishing private residences, hospitality spaces and more. Now, many of its timeless pieces have also found a new home on yachts and cruise liners – flooding cabins and sundecks with sophistication and innovation.

The journey to a sustainable future is a long one, but Cassina is fully on board. With Cassina LAB, the furniture brand explores circularity and innovative solutions for greener, more durable designs.

Venturing out into open waters, Cassina supplies premium furnishings that elevate the interiors of contemporary yachts, with craftsmanship, cutting-edge design and timeless beauty all combining to enhance life on board.

Once seen as a complex and costly solution, living roofs are now growing in popularity, bringing many environmental benefits to projects big and small.

For over five decades, Bavarian outdoor brand Weishäupl has been producing ‘quality for the beautiful moments in life’. With its commitment to handcraft, the family business, now in its second generation, brings high-end, durable living out into

Using blockchain technology, Ruckstuhl’s Fellow project presents consumers with an NFT of their digital rug design to use as a production voucher, and to keep as a digital product diary. Watch the video to find out more…

Back from Milan with learned lessons, refreshed relationships and no lost luggage.

Physical trade fairs are getting smaller. But even with less square footage on show, can modern fairs still offer more? Peter Ippolito of Ippolito Fleitz gives his views on the future of the fair.

Designed to meet the ever-changing needs of the modern workplace, Herman Miller’s new Bound acoustic screens foster focus, flexibility and comfort – the perfect formula for a productive office space.

Outdoor teaching creates positive learning experiences. The prerequisite for this are suitably equipped outdoor spaces of kindergartens and schools, also called "green classrooms".

In a groundbreaking concept for bathroom design, Dornbracht creates an AI-inspired visual world, blending the manufacturer's MEM fittings with meditative architecture. Watch the video to find out more…

As trade fairs are forced to adapt to stay relevant in a fast-changing industry, Architonic invites leading German architect Peter Ippolito to share his thoughts on the meaning and and opportunities of the physical design exhibition. Watch the video

Night lights help children to feel safe in the darkness, but even as adults we can still fear what’s lurking in the shadows. As these night-time lighting solutions show, they’re not just for the kids.

In the third installment of the Bette Intelligence Series – a series of three articles sponsored by the German manufacturer of premium glazed titanium steel – we ask Belgian interior designer Nathalie Deboel how we can transform residential

With a whole host of customisable options, Maxalto's latest 2023 furniture range ignores the temporary interior trends of the moment, in favour of a more timeless individual style.

More than just the styled decor and quirky cocktail names of a themed bar, these games-loving bars, cafés and restaurants appeal to both drinkers and non-drinkers by asking them out to play.

Danish hygge specialist BoConcept proved to be the ideal partner when Jeff Lee was looking to bring a comfortable and contemporary design feel to his high-end elderly care home, Wentworth Grange…

It's not all castles and fairy tales. Though chandeliers are often associated with their medieval origins, these examples prove that variations on the light fixture’s traditional theme can add a special shine to contemporary surroundings, too.

As part of the CONTÏNUUM experience at this year’s fair, Ukrainian pastry chef Dinara Kasko will give visitors a taste of the future with her architectural culinary creations.

Versatile, adaptable and space-saving, pocket doors offer unparalleled flexibility and fluidity in modern interiors. Ermetika’s frameless sliding door, the ‘Echo’, embodies these qualities in a sleek, functional design.

Natural leather has a rich history in tradition and luxury, and is ever-present in both fashion and design. But with rising questions over the environmental impact of leather, what is its future?

With careful attention given to both material choices and detailing, Cbdesign’s Foglia Daybed skillfully translates the sensations evoked in nature – comfort, well-being and harmony – into a solid piece of outdoor furniture.

Those hoping for clear skies over Milan this week won't be alone, but with outdoor furniture from the Mad Out collection on show, Poliform's Percezioni presentation will be restful, whatever the weather.

BOSSE's sustainably produced Cubes help to make the open-plan office attractive again, providing comfortable spaces for flexible working in optimised climatic and acoustic conditions.

These multi-purpose, residential, retail and cultural buildings use open and approachable facades to stay on speaking terms with the neighbours.

With its Pantone collaboration, premium producer of high-tech performance materials Ultrafabrics is helping the design industry to comfortably connect with the chromatic zeitgeist.

Once again, our painstakingly produced DAAily guides to Milan – for both fair and city – navigate you through the crowds, saving you precious time on the ground. We help you find the best products, people, and, of course, parties.