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For the second installment of Japan Stories, Kazuto Yoshikawa explains why, after a twelve-year career at Italian furniture company Cassina IXC in Japan, he chose to devote himself to the study of Japanese woodcraft and furniture design.

Winners and finalists flew in from as far away as Poland and China to attend the celebration at Toronto’s iconic Evergreen Brick Works, where the results of Azure’s seventh annual AZ Awards competition were announced on June 23 in the presence of

The leading international fair for floor coverings, DOMOTEX, shows how the major trend in individualisation is extending to wall and ceiling surfaces. The result: added-value environments, strong on creative vision and functional performance.

The people at SOLID know cheap can end up being expensive and prefer to rely on independent solutions instead.

designjunction returns to the spectacular King’s Cross site in September (21-24 September) for this year’s annual London Design Festival. Following the success of the 2016 edition, which attracted 27,000 visitors over five days, designjunction

Italian architect and designer Fabio Novembre describes himself as a wise monkey that feels at home in the jungle. Maybe this is why some of his works are on the wild side.

In the first installment of Japan Stories, a new independent series on craftspeople working in Japan, Suzuki Morihisa Studio, one of the oldest and most famous family workshops for Nanbu Tekki (or ironworks), opens its doors.

Whether seat, side table or simply a place to put things - the HANS and NINI stools are truly multi-talented. Charming and timeless.

Thanks to its focus on recliners, STRÄSSLE has achieved international success.

La collaboration entre Fantoni et Metrica donne naissance à Woods, un projet transversal, contemporain et innovant.

The deadline for the 2017 SBID International Design Awards will be closing on 30th June 2017.

When the architects of a new big-league conference centre in Algiers needed an acoustics partner, they turned to premium Italian manufacturer FANTONI.

In a recent interview, Architonic spoke to industrial designer Khodi Feiz, who was born in Iran and grew up in the US. With his small studio, based in Amsterdam, Feiz is specialized in furniture design and consumer technologies.

« Chronosophia » est une exposition monographique de Tomáš Libertíny mettant en scène une sélection de ses œuvres récentes et produites pour l’occasion. Elle met en évidence l’interaction avec la nature et explore les paradigmes

As hospitals embrace a more patient-centred approach, so do their architects, giving rise to curative spaces that dovetail stress-free wayfinding with a proximity to nature.

Contardi collaborates with some of most renowned Italian brands, lighting up their exhibition spaces and stores.

SENSES luminaires provide individual lighting experiences in minimalist designs.

Armed with insight and aesthetic sensibility, the German manufacturer ACOUSTICPEARLS has been fighting for almost 10 years against the noise pollution of interior spaces. Their weapons: premium acoustic panel systems that are as beautiful as they are

Colours have an impact and shape a room. They evoke certain feelings and can influence or even create moods. No wonder, then, that colour is one of the leading design elements in the world of interior design. And what a pity that the walls in most

They do it better up north.

The people who work for SCHLOSSBERG are quite aware that they spend a third of their lives in bed. That’s why they know it’s worth giving their all.

DOMOTEX in Hanover, the leading international exhibition for floor coverings, will launch its very first keynote theme in January 2018 under the title "Unique Youniverse" leading an industry shift toward in individualised flooring.

Designed by Lievore Altherr Molina, 2017

Originally educated as a sculptor, French Furniture and Interior Designer Noé Duchaufour-Lawrance wants to connect people with their environments through his designs.

Coffee is big business – both in economic and cultural terms. With the brewed bean enjoying a major connoisseurial renaissance, luxury home-appliances brand GAGGENAU has brought the outside in with their fully automatic, professional-standard

(Article available in German only) Im zweiten Teil des Berichtes über die junge Architekturszene in São Paulo lernen Sie zwei weitere kollaborative Architekturbüros kennen, die nicht nur ihr eigenes Stadtbild auf sehr spezifische Weise prägen.

Designed by Lievore Altherr, 2017

Le dialogue avec l’environnement, la recherche des matériaux et la conception optique : ce sont les concepts sur lesquels repose la nouvelle collection architecturale de Linea Light Group, combinant innovation produit, nouveauté technologique,

The collection of luminaires from SCHÄTTI LEUCHTEN is based on three guiding principles: simplicity, expertise and quality.

The Italian fitness products manufacturer Technogym stresses the motivating impact of stylish design and has had Antonio Citterio conceive its revolutionary new Milan flagship store as well as an equipment line.

For Schönbuch, Sebastian Herkner designed SLOT, a minimalist wall-mounted wardrobe product line and TUB, a line with wardrobe and console table that unite basic geometric shapes in a playful way.

(Article available in German only) Die Architektur in São Paulo befindet sich in einem komplexen Spannungsfeld, welches durch das exponentielle Wachstum und das enorme Tempo seiner ständigen Verwandlung geprägt ist. Das daraus resultierende

ROVIVA ROTH & CIE AG uses more than 250 years of experience to develop mattresses and sleep systems for unique sleeping comfort.

Solo House d’OFFICE Kersten Geers David Van Severen

Designed by Lievore Altherr, 2017

Informed by a storytelling approach, the work of Dutch designer Maarten Baas links elements of design, art and theatre.

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.

Villeroy & Boch place finishing touches on the new Elbphilharmonie and Westin Hotel Hamburg, designed by Herzog & de Meuron.

Biologically active light solutions, also called Human Centric Lighting, are much talked about, but their implementation is often complicated. Waldmann has developed a controller that allows biodynamic lighting to be implemented even in room

Clerkenwell is less than a week away and with the festival celebrating its 8th year in May 2017 (23-25), it will be quite the celebration! CDW has firmly established itself as the UK’s leading independent design festival and annually attracts the

The RÖTHLISBERGER KOLLEKTION stands for passion, delighting in craftsmanship and timeless design.

(Article available in German only) Das öffentliche Leben in Brasília ist trotz des urbanen Reissbrettcharakters bunt. Es gibt erstmalig eine Brasília-Generation. Menschen die in der neuen, auf Piloten gebauten Stadt geboren wurden, sich mit ihr

FRANKE – the leading kitchen brand with a whole lot of Swiss heritage – knows how to multitask. Its new Chef Center transforms the traditional sink into the ultimate in operational and entertaining hubs, perfect for open-plan living.

À partir d’une sélection limitée de matériaux de haute qualité, Glenn Sestig parvient à évoquer des visions de grandeur passée, bien qu’il serait trop facile de le qualifier de minimaliste.

Among architectural elements, design and numerous green areas, behind the black walls of Linea Light Group stand, it has been conceived a concept enabling the product to play a leading role and to be free from any setting, so that it could be

Steeped in tradition, BETTE, the German Premium Manufacturer for enamelled titanium steel bathroom components, brings a soft touch along with newfound comfort to the powder room.

RESEDA uses an innovative concept to create distinctive furniture that’s tailored to the customer.

Odile Hainaut and Claire Pijoulat, co-founders of WantedDesign announce a host of new programs and speakers slated for WantedDesign 2017, celebrating its 7th edition this May. Presented as part of NYCxDESIGN, WantedDesign offers a full week of

Alfredo Häberli est mis à l’honneur avec son approche simple et sensible du design et par sa constante recherche d’une véritable touche d’élégance.

La villa SeaSide ultramoderne située au bord d’un magnifique canal près de la ville belge de Lokeren brille par son design exceptionnel.

(Article available in German only) Alle sprechen vom Himmel über Brasília. Der sei einfach unvergleichlich – so weit, so hoch, so blau!

Continuing our series Material Tendencies, we spoke with Jun Aizaki, the owner and principal of CRÈME / Jun Aizaki Architecture & Design, a creative design agency based in Brooklyn.

A cross section of art, architecture, and design from Brooklyn’s finest featuring inspiring exhibits, interactive installations, a shoppable marketplace, workshops, demos, and talks from prominent designers & design thinkers.

In Zurich, PIURIC crafts timeless furniture and interiors with a character all their own.

Les Arts décoratifs, the Paris-based applied arts organisation, preserves the art of French living while keeping time with contemporary creation and craft.

We can look back on another successful edition of VENTURA LAMBRATE.

Cleaf unveils the new CCube exposition concept designed by Studiopepe.

With designs as refined as they are luxurious, the Italian outdoor-furniture manufacturer VARASCHIN brings indoor comfort some fresh air. It's elegance alfresco!

OREA turns dreams into reality – from kitchens all the way to holistic interior concepts.

If design is your trade, there's a batch of super skills you need in your possession.

One of the leading architects of the 20th century, Renaat Braem combined a passion for expressive, fluid decoration with constructivist architecture at his private home and studio in Antwerp.

After 50 years in business, the trendsetting Belgian outdoor-furniture brand TRIBÙ celebrates its impressive track record of smart decision-making and clever product development.

Known for its innovative industrial-production processes, premium Italian furniture manufacturer PEDRALI delivered a command performance at this year's Milan Furniture Fair.

In the age of the ubiquitous multiplex, a raft of recent cinema projects have chosen to write their own architectural script, eschewing the mainstream in favour of indie creativity.

Combined design expertise comes to Frankfurt: seven international trend agencies met on 7 and 8 March for the Heimtextil Trendtable meeting at Messe Frankfurt's exhibition grounds. They collated results from market research with the latest global

Premium Swiss manufacturer USM shows how to rework an iconic design the right way with the electrification of its classic USM HALLER. Power to the people!

For decades a test bed for bold, experimental projects, the Netherlands continues to function as an architecturally compelling landscape – both in terms of design practice and consumption.

Design is about communicating the human experience. This is what drives Brooklyn-based industrial designer and educator Todd Bracher.

Premium Italian tile manufacturer FAP CERAMICHE inspires new creative combinations with its Color Now Collection, taking the fight to minimalism's monochromatic monopoly.

A trend with its roots in nature has a growing fan base – tiles with an authentic wood look that offer ceramic's many advantages are an increasingly popular choice. These tiles offer deceptively realistic grains, colours, tiny inclusions and even

Based in Muotathal, family-run company MAB strikes a successful balance between tradition and innovation.

LEHNI is bringing the high standards it is known for to a new line of business: the production of aluminium kitchens.

A l’occasion de la vingt-neuvième édition du Salone Internazionale dell’Illuminazione, FABBIAN ILLUMINAZIONE a présenté une série de nouvelles collections où technologie et design se fondent et a voulu stimuler la créativité de

Après avoir fêté ses 60 ans en 2016, cette année METALMOBIL se présente au salon du meuble de façon entièrement renouvelée.

The wellness oases created by KÜNG SAUNA are largely handcrafted by the company’s in-house joinery.

Our 2016/17 "Parallel Choice Assortment" collection, with French photographer Camille Vivier as the collection's guest, will be showcased at Salone del Mobile in Hall 06 / stand F62, 04-09 April 2017. Come and visit us!

Since 1931, the Swedish Leather Manufacturer ELMO has offered an outstanding array of the finest quality leathers in a spectrum of colors fit for any purpose.

Discover all about Swiss design during the Design Week.

Seven female designers throw new light on that most ancient of materials, metal, in a unique collaboration with modern-day alchemists DE CASTELLI – to be launched at this year's Salone del Mobile.

Simple, meaningful designs that eschew trends in favour of long-selling products pushing typological boundaries – this is the stuff of Brussels-based studio ALAIN BERTEAU DESIGNWORKS.

Johannes and Lukas Weibel of INTERTIME know how to make an armchair last a lifetime and why good seating is so important.

Since its launch five years ago, Croatian design brand Prostoria has not only developed an impressive collection of considered furniture designs, it has set out to design the very platform on which the Croatian design industry can connect.

Blurring the boundaries between art and design, the work of Italian designer Stefano Giovannoni always tells a story.

Real shopping experiences are in sharp contrast to the anonymous, digital world of today. Light provides a harmonious connection between architecture, product and the individual. It creates emotions with a positive effect on the intention to

If there's one manufacturer that truly understands wood, it's long-established Czech brand TON. Their steam-bending expertise and passionate craftsmanship lives in the very grain of classic and contemporary furniture designs alike.

The combination of “illuminatio” and “artis” stands for a range of attractively designed products from luminaire producer ILLUMINARTIS.

LifeSpa from DORNBRACHT sees the bathroom transformed into a private realm of health and wellness. Step inside.

With the Salone del Mobile Milano fast approaching, there's no better time to reveal the premier league of creative minds that shape the design world today.

The Evolution armchair brings a new level of comfort and flexibility to any room. The elegant wooden frame has a fluid shape which invites relaxation. It is equipped with a system guaranteeing a high level of versatility to make it the perfect seat

When it comes to place-making and civic pride, town halls have a special status and a responsibility. Architects get busy with the new generation of people's palaces.

Born in Buenos Aires, industrial designer Alfredo Häberli found his home in Zürich, where he has been running his own studio for over 25 years.

Premium Swiss manufacturer KWC has been producing high-quality, highly elegant faucets since the late 19th century.

The month of March marks 25 years of blickfang shopping in Stuttgart. To commemorate this milestone, the Hamburger design studio Besau Marguerre has agreed to create a limited-edition tablecloth collection and to oversee the creation of a banquet

Containing no plastic or metal whatsoever, the HÜSLER NEST bed system helps users get a better and healthier night’s sleep.

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Brera Design District 2017: the game of design

Announcing the 2017 Ventura Lambrate themes: Social design and cultural heritage

From 9 to 12 May 2017, TECHTEXTIL in Frankfurt am Main will provide an overview of the current state of textile architecture as well as future developments in the field.

With unique passion, HORGENGLARUS produces wooden furniture that’s made to last an eternity.

A city does not have a future without culture. So says Lyndon Neri, founding partner of Shanghai-based architectural-design practice Neri & Hu, in a recent conversation with Architonic.

German kitchen sink and mixer tap specialist BLANCO combines a ninety-year tradition of producing superbly designed products with a distinct flair for the Zeitgeist.

GLAS TRÖSCH INTERIEUR transforms customers’ ideas into unique solutions.

When Zurich-based FLUIDSOLIDS founder Beat Karrer met fellow Swiss Lukas Scherrer, owner of Californian design studio SHIBULERU, it was the start of a collaborative bromance that keeps on giving.

Since 2015, ARTEMEST has been working to make the inexhaustible creativity and quality of Italian crafts known to a public of international connoisseurs.

Inspiring, touch-focused and close to the industry: Heimtextil finished after four successful trade fair days in Frankfurt am Main. In spite of the snow, ice and storms, particularly on the first and last days of the trade fair, almost 70,000 trade

From school desks and hospital beds all the way to design classics for the home: EMBRU makes furniture for an entire lifetime.

A building revolves around people. This is the focal point of Danish Architecture practice Schmidt Hammer Lassen’s work.

Architects get clever, designing innovative and inspiring school environments that change the way students move, think and feel.

Get a bird's-eye view of Zurich's latest urban development – droned-filmed from the air!

In the grand and freshly restored hall of the Milano Central Station, designers and press gathered today when Ventura Projects held a press conference to introduce their two projects for the Salone del Mobile 2017: the 8th edition of Ventura Lambrate

ELITE BEDS is using wooden springs to revolutionise conventional boxspring beds.

Exceptional design highlights coupled with striking designs and a wide range of colours ensure that Villeroy&Boch’s bathroom collections are exciting. New technologies are giving rise to objects that are more reminiscent of pieces of jewellery

The AZ Awards continues to offer a unique opportunity for designers and architects to receive the international acknowledgement that their exceptional work deserves

Radiators are primarily associated with pragmatism, and less with design. Specially for architects, Tubes has developed a radiator that can be personalised, and which totally reinterprets the living element.

Welche Türen werden der Kunst im architektonischen Kontext eröffnet?  Ein Gespräch mit Tobias Rehberger. Von Karin Frei Rappenecker

Frankfurt's TECHTEXTIL fair runs from 9 to 12 May 2017, offering visitors exciting insights into the major advances in high-tech textiles.

Nathalie Felber is leading DIETIKER into a new era – with dynamism, fresh ideas and humour.

In the past, bathrooms were mostly used functionally. More recently, however, the image of this interior space has been changing. The bathroom is becoming an integral and important part of the house, similar to the kitchen. These new oases offer