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TM12 PerfectSense® Omnipore Matt – part of EGGER's Decorative Collection 24+ available from February – is a textured new surface with a natural and exquisite appearance, enabling more colour depth with its reduced reflection thanks to a matt

With lighting as bold as their architectural concepts, these fashion-led sneaker stores run away from convention. Featuring SAKUMEISHIMA, NiiiZ Design Lab, Various Associates and Studio Animal.

Our annual review of the most popular commercial buildings and spaces in Architonic’s project database. Featuring weStudio, EFFEKT, Aaksen Responsible Aarchitecture, KAAN Architecten and Studiolada Architectes.

Tasked with creating experiential retail spaces that attract and engage potential customers, interior designers and architects today have a range of tools at their disposal. Not least among them, shiny ones…

By bridging not only commercial and cultural functions, but past and present, these four projects from different corners of the world prove that market halls have lost none of their ancient appeal. Featuring: Studio Metamorphosis, RootStudio,

By simplifying users’ access to high-level storage and additional mezzanine levels, safe and comfortable interior ladder systems multiply the amount of usable space around the home.

Eating outside is so in. From avoiding food wastage in the city streets to filling up modern patios, bistro furniture is spilling out of the bistro and into the home. Here’s how to work with it.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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…

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...

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

We take a look at five different interior typologies to illustrate the effectiveness of clever lighting design in all kinds of spaces.

Retail bank branches have dwindled in the great digital evolution. But as these evolved branches prove, by focusing on comfort, personal service and human contact, physical finance can endure.

With no floor space necessary, hooks take previously unused surfaces and transform them into simple, practical and sometimes even beautiful storage solutions.

These epically emotional historical environments utilise technology and innovative lighting design to enhance what’s already there, while preserving their influential architecture.

Designer Stefan Diez shares his thoughts on the evolving landscape of physical fairs while proposing a potential path forward, in the first of a new series of imm cologne-sponsored interviews…

In the first instalment of a new thought-provoking series of candid interviews on the future of physical design fairs – sponsored by imm cologne – AW Designer of the Year Stefan Diez discusses the good, the bad and the ugly…

Here are the five most popular new retail store openings worth queueing around the block for in 2022.

The Danish company's wealth of online resources supports planners in creating attractive work environments that promote Activity-Based Working – just like its own HQ in Herning…

Anticipation builds after a two-year forced break for the Ambiente fair, set to run from February 3-7, 2023. The leading trade fair for consumer goods returns to Frankfurt, Germany for five days of product presentations, trend spotting and

Online, retailers can provide more choice, better service and a more comfortable showroom. What they lack, however, is occasion. These bricks-and-mortar stores make in-person shopping special again.

From 6 to 10 November, international trade fair EquipHotel will be welcoming exhibitors and visitors to Paris and inviting them to consider the future of the hospitality sector with open eyes and conscious minds.

'Applying international and globally recognised certifications is not enough if there is no "self-certification",' argues the award-winning office's top team.

The energy crisis, energetic thinking on sustainability and the power of lighting design.

Optimised processes, digital experiences and human opportunities: at first glance, there's hardly a product that could seem more analogue than a traditionally manufactured chair, table or cabinet. And yet there is now a lot of data in the virtual

If the next generation decides to continue a family business, it is not only a question of successfully combining tradition, the zeitgeist and the future, but also of balancing family relationships. Two members of möbelschweiz reveal how this can be

Nipa Doshi and Jonathan Levien of Doshi Levien discuss the future of furniture: 'An environment rich in materiality and colour is more fun and experimental.' Watch the video for more…

Sustainability is in vogue, but how can sustainable activities be distinguished from greenwashing and, above all, what really counts? Here we present a conversation with Mathias Seiler, head of design and marketing at Girsberger, about sustainability

Michele Cazzaniga and Antonio Pagliarulo of CMP Design took to the DAAily bar Live Talk stage during Milan Design Week to explain how conviviality and friendship influence their work at every stage.

Milanese design duo Calvi Brambilla discuss the process behind their architecturally impressive fair stands at the DAAily bar during Milan Design Week.

Design grandee Alfredo Häberli argues at his DAAily bar Live Talk for the importance of physical, tactile experiences at design fairs and events, such as Milan Design Week.

DAAily platforms launches in a super-hot Milan, while we cool down with the Global Design Agenda Bathroom Design Week

Stefan Diez proposes a retail revolution while introducing his mudra chair for Brunner at his DAAily bar Live Talk during Milan Design Week.

At the well-attended DAAily bar Live Talk series at Milan Design Week, Patricia Urquiola discussed the eco-credentials and bio-material innovations found in her Nuez Lounge Bio armchair for Andreu World.

Bringing Designboom, Architonic and ArchDaily together in a single physical space for the first time, the DAAily bar served up A&D inspiration in Milan, along with food – and drinks – for thought.

For a long time, the Swiss furniture industry was considered a male domain. Today, however, a number of successful female entrepreneurs are proving the contrary. But how equal do women really feel in the sector and what is the secret of their

Upon a recent visit to Bette's HQ, the German bathroom expert revealed a whole world of architectural typologies in a new, immersive proof-of-concept experience.

Clerkenwell Design Week came back bigger than ever in 2022. With more showrooms, exhibitions and installations, festival visitors found out what the industry’s been up to while they’ve been away.

Find out why the recently renovated Interni flagship store in Milan is symbolic of the Italian company's larger goal of offering full-service partnerships to designers and architects worldwide.

Building on its years of expertise, the German luxury appliance manufacturer now proposes to inspire architects and planners with a large-scale installation at this year's Fuorisalone.

The DAAily bar is set to become one of Milan Design Week's biggest destinations, with a series of Live Talks featuring speakers from the very top of architecture and design.

Take our hand, as Designboom, Architonic and ArchDaily guide you through both the fair and the city before and during Milan Design Week. Find out where to find the best products, people and parties.

At a prime location in the middle of Belgium, an original concept has taken form, as NOA Outdoor Living invites professionals to experience outdoor design in an entirely different way.

Single colour tiles might look simple on the surface, but with a little creative thinking, the full range of possibilities starts to emerge. Here are five original ways to apply them.

With natural lighting, surfaces and adaptable physics, 3D visualisation uses realism, real-time rendering and VR technology to help clients see plans for real in a virtual world.

Bringing the surrounding lake landscape into the interior of a private villa near Potsdam – project architect Bianca Klinger achieved this by making Solarlux's large cero sliding windows an integral part of the building's elaborate glass facade.

Product surfaces are often not given the credit they deserve. With phantom and black phantom, the lighting specialists at Occhio have now added two novelties to their repertoire that stand out from the crowd.

After three years of development, Brunner and Diez Office present mudra, a universal chair that brings the formal and ecological possibilities of moulded wood technology into the present.

As part of the world’s biggest online network for creatives, DAAily jobs helps talented professionals find their dream job, and world-famous firms find fresh minds.

Carmelo Zappulla discusses the role of technology in designing with artificial light: ‘Technology is part of my research to find a solution to conceptual problems.’ Watch the video to learn more…

As the online marketplace takes a stranglehold on bricks and mortar retail, these are the destination super retail structures tempting consumers back to market.

Say sayonara to smooth painted walls and farewell to flat wallpaper; these are the latest ways to create striking feature walls that literally impose themselves onto interior environments.

These outlandish, luxurious and downright surreal retail spaces were Architonic users' most-seen new shops of 2021.

These most-popular office interiors of 2021 gave employees space to both work and play, while projecting a respectful, comforting and professional aura to clients.

Space partitioning can often be dismissed as a bland, acoustic-only solution. But these five projects show how space can be artfully divided while adding colour, character and personality.

Adaptive reuse is the sustainable face of architecture. This visionary process of architectural alchemy allows cities to thrive and remain relevant, without forgetting their past.

The latest retail projects reveal how the textures and materials of industry have been elevated and combined to create an otherworldly, often hard-edged, yet alluring aesthetic.

The 3D Wall Carve ceramic tile collection from Atlas Concorde adds texture to walls, with two of its five patterns created in collaboration with Italian design legend Piero Lissoni.

Berlin-based Unique Factory's commitment to providing personalised interior solutions is perfectly reflected in its carefully curated Potsdamer Strasse showroom.

With its customisable furniture systems and huge range of materials for art and design, Berlin-based specialist Modulor helps architects, designers and hobbyists alike to properly furnish their lives.

Contract furniture that counters the radical changes of our time with elegant design and optimal functionality is what Portuguese specialist Fenabel offers. Discover their new collection at supersalone, Hall 03 k18.

Concrete packs a powerful architectural punch, not least when serving as a scene-setter in contemporary commercial spaces.

Dutch manufacturer Mosa’s new Mosa Stage tile series is perfect for high-traffic public spaces and, with its Cradle-to-Cradle Silver Certification, also supports environmentally friendly design. Watch the video to find out more...

The Shaping Surfaces competition invites architects and interior designers to get creative with Cleaf’s surfaces while also starting a discussion about the design of interior spaces.

More than 50 years of experience in the production of upholstery fabrics for the contract sector has once again helped Morben earn the title of ‘Best Managed Company’.

Italian manufacturer Foglie d'Oro brings high-quality, responsibly sourced materials and precision craftsmanship together with as much expertise as the elements in its high-end parquet floors.

Italian manufacturer Dresswall shows how to clad walls in hours rather than days with its new DresswallStripes collection – creating environments that range from the minimalist to the theatrical.

Inspired by luxury European villas of the early 20th century, Italian ceramics specialist Ceramiche Keope presents its reminiscently atmospheric 9Cento collection, with six marble varieties that hark back to the period. Watch to learn more.

Design is one of the tools that retailers in China are utilising to coax customers back offline – offering engaging, unique, analogue experiences that really speak to consumers.

With designs that blend craftsmanship and technology with Japanese sensibility and tradition, Ritzwell is frequently specified for high-end contract – as here, at L Side Cafe in this Lexus dealership in Osaka.

ALPHABET BY ZAMBELIS’s TAF24 luminaire system can easily switch between horizontal and vertical configurations, offering scope to planners for creating sculptural lighting effects.

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

How does one recognise high-quality furniture? Is expensive always better? And what lies beneath the surface? Below, a few pointers to avoid being deceived by beautiful appearances when buying furniture (DE / FR only).

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.

In order to capture the soul of marble for its new collection, ATLAS CONCORDE visited the town of Pietrasanta to collaborate with Savema – a company with marble in its veins.

Showrooms represent an ideal setting for a brand to present its products to the public, but, with the right design team on board, they can also create longer-lasting, more meaningful consumer experiences.

For beauty and cosmetics brands, the experience for consumers in-store is delivered as much by the project as it is by the products and service. And there’s nothing superficial about it.

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.

ASB GLASSFLOOR has been lighting up the world of sport with its cutting-edge LumiFlex floor technology for years. Now, with DigitalWallpaper, it has set its sights on a broad new range of applications. Sunglasses optional.

Is it a bird? Is it a plane? No, it’s the ‘Wagner Design Lab’ – a floating pavilion set among the green surroundings of Langenneufnach, whose facade required the fabrication of the world’s largest glass panels.

The story of how a Connecticut-based design distributor is introducing some of the best classic and contemporary European lighting designs to choice projects across North America.

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.

Pip, Pip, hooray! RICHARD LAMPERT’s fireproof furniture system Pip is as easy to assemble as a childhood stacking game.

ROLF BENZ's reputation as an effective contract partner is on full display at the reinvented Hotel Fritz Lauterbad in the Black Forest.

As a throwaway-and-replace culture continues to prevail in different areas of modern life, ROLF BENZ stands in stark contrast.

What happens when you cross inspired Italian design with German precision, quality and craftsmanship? ROLF BENZ has the answer.

Unusual angles and special projects? For Bremen-based door- and storage-system specialists raumplus, this is music to their ears.

Closed shops, unusual trade fairs and delivery bottlenecks – we spoke to Swiss dealers and manufacturers about the effects of the Corona crisis on the furniture industry. There have, however, also been positive developments. (DE only)

German monitor manufacturer NOVIS creates technology that seamlessly integrates with furniture – and with no functional compromise.

OASE create impressive productions out of water – everything from spectacular public shows to quiet, meditative spaces in private gardens.

With their 2020 Outdoor Collection, MINOTTI offers a strong argument against going back inside at all.

For the 2020 Collection, MINOTTI is bringing to the fore its fine eye for detail and unconventional manufacturing methods such as sewing techniques borrowed from the world of haute couture.

For a few years now, premium Italian manufacturer MINOTTI has been working with some of the world's best designers, combining cultural diversity with their own design DNA. A fruitful strategy, as the 2020 Collection proves.

Thanks to GROHE's technologically advanced contactless faucets, no one need worry about getting their hands dirty while washing them.

Swedish manufacturer Kährs has been a major player on the international parquet-flooring scene for many decades. And now, it’s taking a further step into the commercial sector with its high-performing Impression collection, the latest addition to

Confident material choices in retail projects have the power to transform shop spaces into ultra-haptic, visually rich environments that no amount of e-commerce trickery can match.

It’s undeniable that the online retail environment offers a multitude of advantages to consumers, particularly in the current climate. However, thoughtful and engaging design will always hold power to attract consumers out of internet stores and

A strong brand needs a strong presentation: Premium Italian furniture brand Maxalto has transformed a Parisian townhouse into a home, with pieces from its latest collection.

Every three years, the international retail industry meets in Düsseldorf for EUROSHOP, and to make your stay as pleasant and efficient as possible, the trade fair has come up with a number of interesting services.

It is also often nice if details stay invisible. Fully in accordance with the Bauhaus maxim – now a hundred years old.

Anne Marie Commandeur of Stijlinstituut Amsterdam shares her thoughts on future trends in textiles, as well as Heimtextil’s role in guiding the future of the industry.

Textiles and fabrics represent one of the earliest forms of human technology, as well as an effective, and not to mention sustainable, architectural element. And we’re not talking curtains.

Sustainability is a permanent focus of Heimtextil. In 2020, the leading innovation platform will provide numerous tools and specials on this issue.

From 16 to 20 February 2020, Düsseldorf's EUROSHOP will provide a comprehensive overview of current and future trends in the retail sector.

Tailor-made programme for interior designers, architects and hospitality experts at the world's largest trade fair for home textiles

The global skincare brand that’s long recognised how exemplary interior design can function as a powerful marketing device shows off the latest cohort of its architecturally expressive stores.

Through their design-led, social-mediatised interiors, retail projects are getting out there.

Asian bookshops are offering bibliophiles an altogether more immersive experience via bold architectural concepts.

As bricks-and-mortar retail continues to suffer heavy losses, pop-up stores are stepping in – design-led, temporary spaces that are as much about a curated brand experience as they are about shifting stock.

Design-led store concepts are turning shopping into a resolutely aesthetic experience, with highly curated, supremely Instagrammable interiors.

Today's flagship stores are transforming existing architectural spaces into memorable physical expressions of brand identity. Top shops!

With a raft of paradigm-shifting retail-design projects to its name, prolific Japanese design studio Nendo is one smart shopper.

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

EUROSHOP, the leading fair internationally for the retail sector, showcases in Düsseldorf from 5 to 9 March 2017 the latest trends and future forecasts.

When it comes to creating unique, design-led retail experiences, skincare brand Aesop has it in the bag.

When the going gets tough, the tough get shopping. Architonic offers you 10 of the best retail-design projects internationally to have opened their doors recently to customers in search of unique in-store experiences.