Innovation

The first installment of the raumplus Intelligence Series – three consecutive features sponsored by the German manufacturer –, has design expert Tansy Kaschak take a look at how individuals and hotels around the globe are tackling compact living

Behind schedule, the Hotel Astoria in De Haan, Belgium, turned to Unilin's quick-application, ecological and impact-resistant MDF Clicwall panels to get its stylish redevelopment back on track.

In an environment where energy is becoming ever more precious, Hager's product innovations make sure that none of it gets lost by optimising processes and thinking ahead.

From 2 to 6 October, Light + Building Autumn Edition will once again educate and empower the world’s design and construction industries with the latest insights into modern trends and technology.

OBJECT CARPET's latest RUGX collection fits made-to-measure creative freedom, freeing architects and designers from the confines of size, shape and colour in the flooring choices.

In the first installment of the Bette Intelligence Series – three consecutive features sponsored by the German bathroom specialist –, multidisciplinary journalist and sustainability expert Tansy Kaschak takes a look at the contemporary hotel

With its international competition, the Italian doorway specialist is seeking to support the architectural culture of entrance spaces by encouraging experimentation and promoting awareness.

This year, the top prizes at Eastman’s Vanceva® World of Color Awards™ go to buildings that may not share many formative qualities upon first glance, but are all alike in their distinguished use of vibrant structural elements.

What is the essence of a culture and how best to depict it? For their new textile collection, Hadi Teherani and Camilla D. Fischbacher looked for traces in their shared Persian homeland...

With five days of illuminating industry information from 2 to 6 October, Light + Building 2022 will enlighten visitors on the latest trends and innovations in smart city urban lighting systems.

At this year's Light + Building in Frankfurt from 2 to 6 October, Hager will present its energy solutions for built projects across all shapes, sizes and functions – helping industry professionals plan a more efficient future.

Light, wind-safe sunshades from manufacturer MHZ restrict both glare and heat-gain in the tallest glass-wrapped properties, while retaining their natural light and high-end view.

Understated sophistication is the name of the game for German luxury appliance manufacturer Gaggenau – that's as true for the company's streamlined, durable kitchen products as it is for their commitment to quality and sustainability.

Without unseemly mechanical attachments, Bekon-Koralle's X88 Free invisible walk-in shower system opens the door to pure bathroom minimalism.

With a special limited edition, the Italian brand has reinvented Achille and Pier Giacomo Castiglioni's iconic 1962 design in time for its 60th birthday.

Global Design Agenda's Sustainability Design Week speakers stress the need to design and build sustainable cities for survival.

With their latest addition to an already substantial repertoire of soundproofing solutions, the global workspace specialist ensures that workers can be productive and stress-free no matter the office layout.

When faced with the question of how to maximise views and facade aesthetics without compromising on important safety or insulation issues for Amsterdam's otherworldly 'Valley' project, the planners turned to glass expert Solarlux for answers.

These stylish home gym products allow users to exercise in the privacy of their own homes, without bulking out the interior.

With a special focus on recyclable materials and ease of assembly, the manufacturer's latest collaboration with DIEZ OFFICE proposes a futuristic solution to office storage.

Jan Boelen of Atelier LUMA explains the conditions required for change: 'True innovation only happens when there's a cultural shift.' Watch the video to hear more…

Oliver Schaper of Gensler, one of the largest architecture firms in the world and currently in partnership with UN-Habitat, discusses the circular construction model. Watch the video to learn more…

Martin Voelkle of BIG discusses sustainable architecture: ‘If it’s made from sustainable material, then you should be able to see it.’ Watch the video to hear more…

With a myriad of 'r' words at its disposal, global office furniture brand Haworth has taken up the challenge of developing a 100% recycled and recyclable version of its Maari chair.

These education sector projects teach the architects of tomorrow the importance of green construction, while also protecting the communities of today.

By creating a highly adaptable, user-centric designer desk, the international office expert once again seeks to highlight its commitment to anticipating the workspaces of our future – and making them functional for everyone.

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

By looking to urban planning for design inspiration, Steelcase has created a new roadmap and key principles for designing workspaces that make employees feel 'rooted and replenished.'

By creating task-specific, easy-to-specify landscapes within the workspace, Steelcase's curated architectural scenes promote high performance and holistic wellbeing for a rejuvenated office experience.

Through clever contextualisation and the right design partner, the international work environment expert successfully reappropriates a staple of outdoor architecture for the office spaces of the future.

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

A new collaboration between CondeHouse and architect Sou Fujimoto sees the Japanese wood-furniture specialists bringing the 'wow factor' to its Hokkaido Rock House virtual space.

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.

With its newly launched website and suite of useful online tools, Italian design specialist Interni has broadened its philosophy of the 'total design experience' far beyond its physical stores – without losing any of the personalised touch.

By complementing bathroom surfaces and fixtures with striking fittings, designers can create characterful sanitary spaces without overloading them with decoration.

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.

The German Design Awards programme promotes the most innovative, industry-changing design, rewarding only entries that excel in both form and function, and now sustainability too.

At this year’s Salone del Mobile in Milan, the German expert for luxury bathroom fittings introduces the newest iteration of its popular rain shower – complete with integrated light sources and voice activation.

The established D1 chairs and comprehensive D2 furniture system by Diez Office and Wagner Living prove that sustainable design can be both aesthetically pleasing and easy to use, paving the way to a greener office future for all. Watch the video to

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.

With its latest product innovations for the new v-elements® collection, the Swiss outdoor expert stays true to its ethos of designing furniture that is accessible to all, ecologically designed and aesthetically pleasing.

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.

When it comes to unforgiving materials such as glass, safety features often aren't the most attractive design elements. Saflex®'s unobtrusive FlySafe™ 3D technology breaks this trend – and protects wildlife, too.

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.

Greek brand Kraft Paints not only brings colour to the picture, its innovative and sustainably produced range of products also help architects in achieving their environmental certification goals.

Technologically advanced textiles play a hugely significant role in contemporary design and architecture, as demonstrated by the three international trade fairs - Techtextil, Texprocess and the Summer Edition of Heimtextil…

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.

In our increasingly user-centric society, it's necessary for brands to deliver solutions that streamline project workflows. German bathroom expert Villeroy & Boch has done just that with its suite of digital tools.

Monica Armani discusses the materiality of outdoor furniture: 'There are many secrets that everyone working in the outdoor market knows.' Watch the video to learn more…

Patrick Jouin of Patrick Jouin iD introduces the hardwearing comfort of new outdoor materials: 'We have fabric that can resist the sun and the rain, that is so sensual.' Watch the video to learn more…

Discover some of the measures that Heinze is taking within its own company (infra)structure to combat the negative effects of climate change on our shared environment.

With the launch of its own festival dedicated to the issue of climate change in Düsseldorf, Germany, Heinze paves the way for much needed discussion and fruitful exchange that promises a greener future for the construction industry as a whole.

Visit the trade show to discover what the service provider for the construction industry has to offer through various analogue and multimedia channels. Number one priority for Heinze moving forward: sustainability.

In a new exhibition of Bauhaus designer Erich Dieckmann’s timeless pieces, the D2 shelving system by DIEZ OFFICE for Wagner Living shows off its versatile aesthetics and ease of use. Watch the video to learn more…

Luca Nichetto of Nichetto Studio discusses designing for outdoor as if it were indoor: 'You can take a sofa that is designed for outdoor and put it in your living room.' Watch the video to learn more…

Swiss sound-management experts Impact Acoustic are getting heard when it comes to architecturally integrated acoustic solutions. Watch the video to learn more…

De Vorm designs like the LJ and Hale series of PET Felt stacking chairs or Big Modular Table System combine flexibility with ease of use for a fully functional, future-focused workspace.

A post-pandemic hybrid work culture not only means shifting office hours, but also calls for a radical rethinking of the physical space that employees use to perform. De Vorm has some ideas.

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.

Joulia's shower channels enable the heat from warm outflowing water to be recovered and recycled, thus offering a shower solution that's not only comfortable, but sustainable, too.

These five projects encourage visitors to keep looking up. Using different materials and techniques, they turn the mundanity of flat, boring ceilings into special, individual surfaces to gaze up at.

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.

Warming up chilly interiors with a blend of science and artistry, these nine types of contemporary radiator bring creativity in from the cold.

La gestion des câbles est souvent un élément négligé mais essentiel dans l'aménagement des bureaux. Peu importe la beauté du mobilier, des tissus et des détails, une fois que les gens commencent à travailler dans l'environnement du bureau et

With their concept of B/Style, Italian furniture specialists Bonaldo apply the idea of a harmonious gesamtkunstwerk to interior design – and their new catalogues.

Last but not least: in the final instalment of our nine-part series, we present the things that have won prizes at the ICONIC AWARDS 2022: Innovative Interior for merging the practical with the aesthetic in the design of consumer goods.

Hybrid work becoming a permanent part of our future is a welcome prospect for most. What still causes nervous anticipation is making sure the image quality stays consistent in different video call environments. Steelcase's new Eclipse Light can help.

Architects and designers possess problem-solving skills that also make them extremely valuable to companies outside of the A&D sector. The key term here is design thinking…

The ICONIC AWARDS 2022: Innovative Interiors show that the office still remains the heart of a company, even if digital structures are increasingly facilitating mobile work. In the penultimate feature of our nine-part series, we turn our attention to

‘Lighting is very complex,’ says 26-year-old Italian entrepreneur Piera Poser, which is why she and her team have developed a groundbreaking new AI-driven platform that helps professionals create optimal lighting designs while also connecting

A diversity of innovative materials, contemporary colour spectrums and new manufacturing methods: Part seven of our nine-part series celebrates the winners of the ICONIC AWARDS 2022: Innovative Interior in the field of furniture.

The kitchen is the beating heart of most homes. Not just a place to eat, but to socialise and celebrate. In part six of our nine-part series, we are also celebrating the kitchen, and more specifically, the winners in the kitchen category of this

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.

Shower toilets are fast becoming the new standard when it comes to personal hygiene. GROHE Sensia Arena showcases the benefits of this all-encompassing approach with award-winning design, innovative technology and an undeniable feel-good factor.

Glimpses of light: In the fifth part of our nine-part series celebrating the winners of this year's ICONIC AWARDS: Innovative Interior, everything revolves around the topic of luminaires – and the diverse possibilities offered by different lighting

The German manufacturer has been at the forefront of sleek, innovative ceramic design for over 250 years. Their latest feat: a toilet flushing technology that rewrites the standards for bathroom hygiene and sustainability.

Bernhard Dessecker discusses improving the quality of light, not the quantity: ‘Light is precious and is only needed when you want it. Otherwise, it’s pollution.’ Watch the video to learn more…

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…

Daan Roosegaarde of Studio Roosegaarde discusses connecting with our environment by removing design: ‘I realised we have this amazing light performance in the sky – the stars – but we don’t see them anymore.’ Watch the video to learn

We continue to laud the 112 winners of this year’s ICONIC AWARDS: Innovative Interior. In part three of our nine-part series, we turn our attention to the topic of simplicity…

Experience a new standard of personal hygiene with GROHE Sensia Arena. More comfortable, hygienic and soothing than using paper, the Sensia shower toilet offers innovative, personalised functions at the bush of a button – and with award-winning

Over the course of several weeks, we are celebrating the winners of this year's ICONIC AWARDS: Innovative Interior. Here, we present part two of our nine-part series, which is all about colour…

Successes are meant to be celebrated, and here, we celebrate several at once, namely the winners of this year's ICONIC AWARDS: Innovative Interior. Part 1

The planet we’re on has finite resources. By making new products from old, we stop the rot and start to build back better. Recycled manufacturing has changed the meaning of the words ‘new’ and ‘used’.

De Vorm’s newly improved Big Modular Table System is lighter, more sustainable and comes with even more custom options. All without sacrificing any of its timeless quality. Watch the video to learn more…

The need for sustainable design is becoming ever more urgent as we face an uncertain global future. But what does the switch to climate friendliness look like from a brand perspective? Giuseppe Pedrali, CEO of the eponymous Italian furniture

VIMAR's story goes all the way back to 1945 and today the pioneering Italian electrical brand continues to be at the forefront of smart building systems for home, office and beyond.

VIMAR's smart products bring intelligent solutions together with classic and cutting-edge designs and also help optimise energy consumption so are good for the environment, too.

Close cooperation between its expert engineering and design teams enables VIMAR to create optimised, uncompromising solutions for its clients' bespoke projects.

A home’s frontage provides visitors an all-important first look into the residents' character. Here are ten entranceway items that greet guests with style, while still remaining functional.

Seven different ways architects, designers and specifiers can utilise glass to create light, modern spaces, as well as magical and mysterious environments.

Reinventing the shower floor, BetteAir starts again with a clean slate. The innovative tray uses a flush-mounted drain and minimal rim to create a sanitary landscape of purity. Watch the video to learn more…

After the temporary nature of the past year, 2022 will see long-term change take centre stage. From bold palettes and organic materials to functional environments, here’s what’s in store for the year ahead.

Mark Fenwick of Fenwick Iribarren discusses the legacy of the firm’s moveable Stadium 974 in Doha for the World Cup 2022, ‘It’s this idea to basically get rid of white elephants.’ Watch the video to learn more…

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.

Modern innovations in kitchen appliances mean fans of the stark visuals of extreme minimalism can create the look, without giving up the stuff.

The world of staircase design is filled with twists and turns. But before you fall down the rabbit hole, here are ten different staircase types to choose from, and a few other options too.

International acoustic solutions provider Autex Acoustics’ latest net-zero policy gives the green light to mega-construction projects, without giving up on sustainability.

Whether for reading in an armchair, working at the kitchen table or to set specific light points – with LUCTRA FLEX, you simply take your feel-good light with you.

The Italian specialist in home technology has picked up a Red Dot award for the design of its discreet, innovative, touch-free Eikon Tactil temperature-control device.

Under the title ‘Workspace in Progress‘, students of industrial design at the University of Applied Arts in Vienna developed responses to the question of present and future forms of work – in close collaboration with Stefan Diez and Wagner

From energy distribution and efficiency planning to smart building control, German electrical installation specialist Hager supports the realisation of architectural ideas.

Berker, a member of the Hager Group, offers a diversity of sockets and switches which merge harmoniously with a broad variety of interior design concepts.

Hager's smart and discreet ranges of cable and routing systems allow room plans to shine while providing personal consultation to clients at each step of the way, from planning to installation.

SPLACES brings together Interstuhl's products and services to create aesthetic, functional and flexible working environments.

While technology and a flexible, adaptable approach play key roles in Haworth's designs and office concepts, workers and their wellbeing remain front and centre.

With every household need catered for automatically, the Internet of Things promised us the easy life. Now smart home living can automate our daily lives, but what’s it really like?

Facades are the clothes buildings dress themselves up in. Physical declarations of prominence and boastful creativity. Here is an inspirational selection of architectural facades created by Architonic’s archive of manufacturers…

Once the forgotten realm of interiors, creating the perfect soundscape is now just as important as light and decoration. Here are the different acoustic products available to create the right tone…

‘3M™ DI-NOC™ offers designers and facility managers a fast and affordable way to create stunning new spaces without being constrained by budget or construction time,’ says Paola Silva Coronel, Global Advisor for 3M. Find out more...

With the building industry responsible for 50 per cent of material consumption worldwide, GROHE sees huge potential for innovation here and is putting the Cradle to Cradle® design concept at the heart of its product development.

Swiss company Feller's high-quality sockets and switches meet the technological demands of modern life while visually celebrating over a century of manufacturing heritage.

As homes become smarter and in ever-increasing numbers, the iF Design Award 2021 honours the manufacturers that are making our homes more secure and our lives more healthy and comfortable.

The smart, metallised solutions of Kvadrat Shade’s roller blind textiles help transform buildings into Positive Energy Buildings, reducing carbon footprints and energy costs all at once. Watch the video to find out more...

The 3M™ Sun Control Window Films Prestige Series from 3M protects against solar radiation, making buildings not only more environmentally friendly but bringing economical benefits, too.

Behnisch Architekten’s new Science and Engineering Complex at Harvard has set new standards in sustainable building. Here’s how German partition specialist Feco was part of it.

Earth and technology to sustainably build the cities of the future.

With sophisticated, innovative technology concealed behind minimalist exterior designs, Italian door-system specialist Eclisse is a perennial favourite with architects.