Hôtellerie & Restauration

By separating function from facility, these four nature tourism experiences with detached structures encourage vacationers to get out of their hotel rooms and see the sites.

These specially selected cultural, residential and hospitality projects completed in 2023 minimise their harmful impact by taking responsibility at different stages of the building process.

These temporary pavilions, installations and public spaces use the speed, strength and structural capacity of bamboo to ensure they’re here for a good time, not a long time.

Under the motto ‘Time for more’, the internationally active wood-based materials specialist based in Austria has updated its much-appreciated collection for furniture and interior design, including new planning tools.

When it comes to flavour, these projects from Europe and the United States don't just stick to the menu. Instead, a clever blend of materials transforms them into experiential spaces that entice patrons to linger a little longer.

In this special edition of Team Picks, we showcase the must-see projects and articles you may have missed in 2023. Featuring projects that de-urbanise the city, a treetop walk that urbanises nature and a therapeutic chair to sit back and enjoy it

At Heimtextil from 9 to 12 January 2024, textile innovations, materials, interior design and trends can all be experienced under one roof.

These most popular project-referencing stories from Architonic’s magazine feature micro-offices, playful bathrooms and nature-set spas as well as examples of how to successfully create facade-inspired surfaces and timeless interiors.

As the largest consumer goods fair and one of the first globally relevant design events of the year, Ambiente is also a trend seismograph. In 2024, it will focus on new workspaces – and bring designers and producers even closer together with new

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.

With soft, ambient lighting positioned in the corners of a room, the diffused and patterned glow from these selected table lamps brings the cosy warmth we need for winter hibernation.

In this monthly format, we bring you the must-see projects and articles you may have missed over the last four weeks on Architonic. Featured in November: private and public spaces for the senses, a reimagined architecture archetype and an exclusive

With elegant, tailor-made bathroom products, Bette has helped Grüntuch Ernst Architekten transform one of the most unlikely places to find high-class hospitality – a former prison – into a luxury hotel.

With both a name and a design inspired by the Japanese art form of binding with ropes, Nawabari is the product of an exciting collaboration between two Danish design giants, BoConcept and BIG. Watch the video to find out more…

The simple elliptical form of an egg – and its cosy interior – has inspired designers such as Eero Saarinen, Arne Jacobsen and Eero Aarnio to create some of the most iconic chairs of the past century.

More than just bubblegum and Barbiecore, the rise of pink as a serious colour for designer interiors and surfaces has been on the (swatch) cards for years. These example projects and products explain.

These gentle but intelligent lighting arrangements bring comfort and relaxation to hospitality spaces, shutting away the outside world and helping guests focus on themselves and each other.

IO is the latest addition to Joe Scog's pragmatic programme of products, a classical table lamp – crafted in part using marble off-cuts rescued from the rubbish – that embodies the London-based lighting label's philosophy of sustainability.

With sustainable materials and joyful colour palettes, this curated selection of artistically formed glass products and the unique interiors they serve is exactly what designers are looking for.

In its anniversary year of 2023, Villeroy & Boch is rounding off its holistic range of bathroom products with a new product segment…

A model of success: In Mettlach, right on the frontiers of Germany, France and Luxembourg, Villeroy & Boch brings together all the expertise of its outstanding production network.

An inventive spirit, friendship and even a love story lie behind the enduring success of the Villeroy & Boch brand…

These high-performance yet fuss-free shower controls create intuitive one-stop-shop relaxation stations, boosting users’ hygiene and wellness in one.

These water-adjacent homes of varying size use different architectural techniques to flood their interiors with the calming sights and sounds of lake and sea.

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,

These recent examples of composed bathroom storage setups help their users create the luxury bathroom look they want, whilst keeping their most personal secrets hidden.

These four saunas combine natural locations and thermo-climatic architecture to lower stress levels by raising body temperature, all as part of a rounded wellness regime.

Until now, there had only really been one major element missing from Freifrau's portfolio, namely a modular sofa – a gap now filled by the Mia system, designed by award-winning young Berlin-based designer Ilja Huber.

After two years of collaboration and product development, Danish furniture brand BoConcept, along with visionary architecture office BIG / Bjarke Ingels Group, have finally revealed their new furniture collection Nawabari to the world.

With its new Nawabari collection – created in partnership with architecture office BIG – BoConcept explores creative new design territory while also staying focused on environmental impact.

Nawabari is a versatile and playful new furniture collection resulting from a Nordic collaboration that leverages the combined power of two Danish design titans, BoConcept and BIG.

Originally designed as a way to harness the healing power of nature, the features of Adirondack chairs are still used by furniture manufacturers and designers to encourage relaxation.

Two of the main protagonists of Minotti's 2023 Collection, the Dylan seating system and the Raphael family of seats are at home across a variety of interior landscapes, working both individually as well as in combination with one another.

In its comprehensive Antao bathroom collection for Villeroy & Boch, design duo kaschkasch capture fleeting moments from nature to inspire washbasins, bathtubs, wall mirrors and fittings.

Specially-finished elements added to AXOR Suite basins and bathtub, designed by Philippe Starck, spark users' individuality, while their clean, modern look retains a universal appeal. Watch the video to find out more…

Beyond mere ‘eco marketing’, Morbern continues to embrace sustainable practices in every step of its coated fabric production, all while preserving high-performance, durability, versatility and aesthetic appeal…

As our workplaces shift focus from work to wellbeing, the lunch break is changing with them. Helping to improve relaxation, communication and creativity, the office canteen is on its way back.

EFFE's architecturally-inspired Aladdin sauna by the late Rodolfo Dordoni and Natural collection of sauna, hammam and infrared sauna by Marco Williams Fagioli, bring a light, magical touch to the brand's wellness-oriented product range.

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.

Bringing the outside in isn't just one of the most prominent interior trends of the last century. For these newly opened hospitality projects, it's a way to root themselves in their local surroundings and offer guests a truly authentic stay.

‘Circular design principles were considered at every stage of the development,’ says Haworth's David Barrass of the furniture brand's new Haworth Cardigan Lounge™ chair. Find out more in the video…

Shortening the bean-to-cup journey, these cafés and coffee shops in major coffee-growing nations awaken their customers by celebrating and enhancing the drinking experience.

Mattsons Beds CEO Oscar Mattson was at imm cologne in June, showcasing the premium Swedish brand's 170-year legacy of handcrafting tradition, with beds tailored using the finest materials and also found in many of Europe's finest hotels. Watch the

Using wall lights to extend the reach of a room’s layered lighting scheme, designers can increase its size, look and usefulness by highlighting the parts we want to see, while keeping the rest in the dark.

Adding a countertop basin is one of the simplest ways to instantly add a look of modernity to a new bathroom design. But the product category goes far beyond simply style.

In this new monthly format, we bring you the must-see projects and articles you may have missed over the last four weeks on Architonic. Featured in July: adaptive reuse, wooden warmth (in more ways than one) and lots of colour.

Good design is both practical and visually appealing, yet achieving that optimum balance is not always easy. TwelveConcept’s elegant, customisable flooring rises to the challenge, combining high-quality materials with meticulous craftsmanship...

Doors have been the preferred method of moving around separated interiors for a long time, but are they still the best? Boasting more functionality and style, there are many other ways to enter a room.

How can we trust what goes into our food if we can’t see it? These honest restaurants and bakeries prove the quality and freshness of their cooking by stepping out from behind the swinging kitchen door.

With its Signature collection of luxury vinyl tiles, British brand Amtico opens up new dimensions of colour, shape, texture and functionality for flooring design.

Choice of location is paramount when it comes to creating serenity. These luxury wellness centres use the natural design of their surroundings to bring peace to our hectic lives.

With no private green space, it’s hard for high-rise apartments to achieve the wellness credentials we’ve come to expect in modern interiors. But a well-designed balcony can be all the garden you need.

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?

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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…

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 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

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.

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.

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?

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.

Often taken for granted but never missed, the light switch is a small but important element of interior design. Here’s how to make the material and design choices that push all the right buttons.

Dutch brand Satelliet Originals' characterful collections result from decades of craft experience and a rich array of design partners – offering the bespoke and robust solutions demanded by modern hospitality spaces.

Elegance and lightness define Levante. Thanks to its scenographic aspect, it is possible to create compositions of great formal quality and emotional impact.

Reggiani’s new Outline lighting system caters to the ever-changing demands of contemporary interiors, delivering flexibility, modularity and a sleek design that can be tailored to suit any style.

Atlas Concorde is an expert in ceramic-tile solutions that are at once sustainable and luxurious. Architonic spoke with HBA partner Paula O’Callaghan about the hospitality-design firm's collaboration with the Italian brand on its Marvel Travertine

These contemporary hotel rooms combine multifunctional spaces with individual decor and borrowed residential interior and exterior typologies, to transport guests back home, while they’re away.

Italian wall-coverings brand Wall&decò's versatile new collection reflects design evolution and contemporary interior trends from right across the world.

Marrying innovation with tradition – that’s JANUA. A conversation about furniture and the people behind it.

This year, the Design Center Baden-Württemberg will once again award its prestigious design prize in several categories. Applications can be submitted until April 6, 2023.

With KEUCO AXESS, premium design agency Studio F. A. Porsche has designed a surprisingly stylish product series for the comfortable bathroom.

For EFFE, Rodolfo Dordoni has developed the Le Corbusier-inspired Cabanon sauna for outdoor use – combining Finnish style with technical know-how and a pinch of nostalgia...

With its new Small Living Kitchens™ collection, Falper is spreading its know-how beyond the bathroom, with a refined, modular kitchen system specially designed for compact spaces.

DRAENERT is known for its expertise in natural stone –but there’s much, much more to the furniture company than that. 

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

A plantation teak frame, natural, organic-shape and the subtle curvature of its woven seat with individual strands of varying colour, all combine to make the Bora outdoor seating collection from Gloster a modern mid-century classic.

Architonic caught up with lamatilde founder Marco Ruffino to talk about the Italian office's Laqua Countryside project and why Pedrali was chosen as exclusive furnishings partner…

Honeymooners are in for a treat as Stockholm-based dream maker and haute couture specialist, Lars Wallin, brings his famously feminine and festive touch to a luxury suite at the Swedish capital's SAS Radisson.

Essential not only for access, safety and security, door handles also play a crucial role in an interior’s aesthetic style and ergonomic comfort.

With culture-inspired architecture, scattered layouts and toned-down local materials, these serene Mexican hotels, resorts and guest houses offer luxurious realism.

Together with circular economy pioneer Niaga, Object Carpet has developed the world's first endless circular carpet – the first step into a circular future...

For COR, it’s inner values that count – not just in the production of its furniture but in the way it treats the environment too.

With a number of complementary components to combine, the shower enclosure is almost a room in itself. By asking these questions, shower designers can make sure everything fits together cleanly.

Leyasol is the all-weather version of furniture brand Freifrau's long-time bestseller Leya, which creative director Birgit Hoffmann recently brought to Lombardy to stage some of the collection in the romantic landscape of a private garden.

Lithuanian brand Desforma's sculptural collections may look as if they have sprung into creation naturally, but both meticulous handcraft and a special ‘spheric construction technology’ lie behind them.

From 3 to 7 February 2023, Messe Frankfurt will once again shine the spotlight on the world of consumer goods. And with an expected 4,500 exhibitors, the new combined format of Ambiente, Christmasworld and Creativeworld, promises to be an event not

Heimtextil in 2023 will not only continue its tradition as the sector's most important trend barometer, it's also going full circle. Under the 'Textiles Matter' banner, Heimtextil Trends 23/24 will revolve around the themes of the circular economy

How can aesthetics, functionality and sustainability be interwoven? What innovations and visions are on the horizon? And what do sustainable hospitality trends look like? The Interior.Architecture.Hospitality programme provides tailor-made insights.

Here’s a look back at the five most popular new hospitality spaces worth calling the babysitter for in 2022.

Offering escapism from daily life, alcohol use can be a calming but perilous pastime. These four bars offer to take us on a journey through space and time, with or without the booze.

With its curved, handcrafted shapes inspired by Japanese culture, the Zencha bathroom collection by Sebastian Herkner soothes its users in a meditative way.

Metaversal musings, bright sparks and workplace affairs – that was 2022.

Trends 23/24 at January's Heimtextil in Frankfurt will focus on material cycles and sustainability strategies for textiles – and use the analogue fair platform to promote exchange, present new products and bring experts together.

Cabin life is more than just the uprising trend of cabincore interiors. These small-scale structures also bring us closer to our environments’ past.

Friend-winning dinner parties require an impressive menu and tabletop, but what really makes them sing is a relaxed atmosphere. Considerate tableware ensures both guests and hosts stay comfortable.

In a new collaboration, the longstanding tile manufacturer enlists the Greek designer to put her signature touch on a collection that fuses tradition with nature and high fashion.

Far from single-use, Jacopo Foggini's A'mare collection for Edra redefines the value and moral use of plastic, celebrating its integrity, longevity and yes, even its beauty.

With Tecnografica's creative and graphical metal-finish wallpaper collection, both commercial and private spaces can stand out with featured interior surfaces that rock.

Communicating both the naturally sustainable properties of ceramics and the material's inherent aesthetic value and high performance, Casalgrande Padana's collections speak out at Cersaie 2022.

As lead designer of the Italian seating specialist Edra, Francesco Binfaré describes the inspiration behind some of the brand's most iconic pieces, and how they reflect modern life.

Cosentino's high-tech Dekton Onirika surfaces are perfect for a broad range of applications and merge high functional performance with the warmth and charms of natural materials.

DuraSolid Nature is the name of the remarkable result of intensive material research at Duravit, from which the Sustano shower tray range is now the first to be made.