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For the first time at AMBIENTE, and under the title 'Focus on Design', light will be shone on some outstanding designs from a selected country – starting with five design studios from the rapidly developing Brazilian scene.

With its Grandera collection of subtly decorated fittings, GROHE blends seemingly conflicting elements from the ornamental era of Art Nouveau with the straight lines of Modernism to create a luxurious and technologically rich product.

For almost 60 years, porcelain stoneware manufacturer Casalgrande Padana has been investing heavily in research to extend the performance limits of ceramics in an architectural context.

In addition to innovations from the industry, Heimtextil 2020 offers the contract sector a specialist programme that makes it well worth travelling to Frankfurt to spend some time and be inspired.

What do you get if you cross a champion of Japanese craft, a 19th-century Amsterdam police station and Miles Davis?

Schoolchildren have a greater chance of excelling in architecture that excels. Our latest survey of school projects from around the globe shows how it's done.

Casual encounters can often turn out to be the most meaningful. PALMBERG's continuously reconfigurable, soft-seating system MELOUNGE is changing the face of the office meeting.

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.

Premium contract-furniture manufacturer Kusch+Co is using design to transform traditional work cultures into something altogether more welcoming.

In addition to health and office, Kusch+Co demonstrates how seating for transport projects remains one of its enviable core competences.

With a new owner, a new look and new strategy, established German furniture brand Kusch+Co is setting its sights even higher.

At AMBIENTE in Frankfurt from 7 to 11 February 2020, architects and interior designers will not only find fresh new inspiration, they’ll find the partners they need for their future contract sector projects.

The Interior.Architecture.Hospitality LIBRARY at Heimtextil 2020 presents textile materials with a range of functional features, such as fire protection or sound insulation. In this way, it helps designers find the optimal solutions for their

Steelcase Roam is always there when you need it – from spontaneous brainstorming to bigger meetings. Because, after all, the best ideas often come at the most unexpected moment.

The sleek, unobtrusive elements of Steelcase's Flex collection make office spaces totally flexible while at the same time helping to keep them uncluttered looking.

Designers and researchers at the global office furniture manufacturer Steelcase take an empirical approach – observing the real challenges office-workers face around the world.

If you know Wonderwall Studios, you probably know these guys always go the extra mile for their woods. Always have, always will. Since 2010 they trot the globe in search of those special batches of reclaimed woods. This time, they stayed a little

With almost 140 years of fine furniture-making under its belt, it’s safe to say that Swiss manufacturer HORGENGLARUS knows a thing or two about the value of true quality craftsmanship.

With its architectural projects, German luminaire manufacturer Occhio displays how its values of quality, intelligence and uniqueness can be confidently translated into its products and lighting design.

It sometimes takes a very particular hue to create the perfect bathroom atmosphere, which is why Bette offers its products in a colour range broad enough to satisfy every taste.

Bette's floor-level shower surfaces – which integrate seamlessly with the bathroom floor – have manifold qualities, many of which are hidden behind their discreet and stylish simplicity.

The simple form and sculptural aesthetics of the BetteCraft washbasin are the result of a sensitive manual manufacturing process.

As citizens’ dealings with local government continue to move into the digital realm, town hall buildings take on a renewed significance as rhetorical, place-making devices.

Public architecture comes in many different shapes, sizes and forms – ranging from the grandiose, through the dull and functional, to the unwelcoming and even intimidating. At its best, however, it should reflect the place and people it was

Bavaria's M&K Filze has learnt a thing or two about wool in its 150-year history, not least that it can be dangerous to follow the flock. No surprise then that they’ve developed a new material in-house: Nitona, a felt product that’s ideal for

In the bustling Honduran capital of Tegucigalpa, architect of A.J. Fitness’s new premises Carlos Enamorado uses colour as a chief motivator for the gym’s clients.

Vanceva® World of Color Awards™ 2020 honours projects that most innovatively demonstrate creativity in the use of coloured laminated glass on finished buildings – both inside and out.

With its high functionality and equally high aesthetic quality, Vanceva® coloured laminated glass is helping to make the world a more colourful place.

Seating specialist FREIFRAU’s range of chairs offer unique style and comfort but also encourage you to rock out a little, and let out your inner swinger.

Guests at internationally renowned, multi-starred chef Alain Ducasse’s miX Dubai restaurant are further spoilt by upholstered furniture from premium Italian manufacturer PEDRALI.

Ceramic specialist Casalgrande Padana's Limpha porcelain tiles are printed with pictures of climbing plants, which not only create an impressive visual effect but also filter harmful nitrogen oxides from the air.

With its VELUX Modular Skylights, the large-scale, modular, glass roof system, VELUX Commercial brings maximum daylight into public, commercial and industrial buildings.

With their ultra-flexible room-in-room systems, German manufacturer KÖNIG + NEURATH offer solutions to every imaginable layout scenario required of the modern office – without interfering with the existing structure.

With urban space at more of a premium than ever, architects have to look skyward for solutions. Thankfully, there’s no shortage of room for creativity up there.

If light is one of the fundamental elements of architecture, then Swiss lighting brand Schätti is laying the foundation.

GROHE's perfectly proportioned Allure collection of bath and shower mixers, taps and accessories is not only beautiful, it also brings with it state-of-the-art technology.

Swiss parquet manufacturer Bauwerk knows how to make its customers feel good. Not only are their products manufactured in a sustainable way, they also look great: The ingenious geometry of Formpark, for example, makes it possible to introduce a wide

BIM technology is able to feed 3D technologies with a whole range of additional intelligent information – which opens up numerous new possibilities in the field of visualisation. At BIM World MUNICH this year, you’ll be able to see three

BIM World MUNICH will feature a comprehensive programme of events covering all aspects of Building Information Modeling. One of the focus points: How can digital transformation contribute to more sustainability in construction?

At BIM World MUNICH on 26 and 27 November, more than 200 exhibitors – established companies and start-ups alike – will present the latest tools and technologies for digitising the construction and real estate industries.

HEIMTEXTIL 2020 in Frankfurt is differentiating its range of products in the area of ecologically manufactured textiles – among other things, with its new Future Materials Library.

Joined by a shared passion for design and innovative surfaces, MARCA CORONA has teamed up with a handful of architects and designers to create the innovative and passionate #ProjecteMotion video series on outstanding architectural projects.

AMBIENTE, the leading consumer goods fair, is expanding its Dining section in 2020. It is adding a section in Hall 6.0 for innovations specifically related to the HoReCa segment.

An incredible collection inspired by the celestial bodies of the Universe. Rare crystals and minerals that become gates to other worlds. Infinity Gems is an exciting interstellar journey through space-time and design.

'J50' is the beautiful private project designed by Studio Tenca & Associati, that chose 'Fitzcarraldo' wallpaper by Marco Fontana for the kitchen design.

Through her eyes, even an ordinary leaf can turn into a maze of detail. Feanne is one of the latest artists to enrich Tecnografica’s wallpaper collections. Incredible ink illustrations that bring the magic of the Philippines to your world.

Bringing together what belongs together – without any joints: KALDEWEI's Nexsys shower surface combines the aesthetic with ease of implementation.

Stuttgart interior designer Sarah Maier knows that every dream bathroom begins with good planning. She has created a seamless bathroom for KALDEWEI, and the star: the Nexsys floor-level shower surface.

Balance is the order of the day. KALDEWEI's floor-to-ceiling steel enamel shower surfaces are seamless, meaning bacteria and dirt have nowhere to hide – the ideal choice then for the hotel industry.

Project lead Yuki Ikeguchi from Kengo Kuma & Associates discusses the go-to Japanese architectural office’s new place-making Odunpazari Modern Museum in Turkey.

Light is an essential component for well-being in the workplace. With VITAWORK, the German manufacturer LUCTRA has developed a flexible floor lamp that can illuminate entire offices with both direct and indirect light.

Museum architecture was built for showing off. Spectacular projects that exhibit themselves as much as the objects they house.

In the new collections of Italian porcelain stoneware manufacturer Casalgrande Padana, low-maintenance, high-performance surfaces collide with exuberant style.

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

RAUMPLUS, Bremen-based specialist in modern wardrobe and cabinet systems, room dividers and sliding doors, brings every conceivable room situation under control – from intelligent solutions for a sloping ceiling to office partitions, raumplus has

Coolness or opulence? With Cubit you can achieve both – and more. Because Cubit’s modular sofa is absolutely versatile.

Occhio's lighting systems adapt effortlessly to the new working environments and allow employees themselves to become lighting designers.

The Catifa chair forms the basis of ARPER's international success, and its DNA has spread into many of the manufacturer's other collections.

ARPER seeks with its designs to create human-centered, softer spaces for both the home and office. Through form, colour and material, the so-called ‘softer approach’ attempts to conceive spaces that are warm, intuitive and inviting.

A few decades is all that it's taken for ARPER – via a clear, graphic, and at times playful, design language – to establish its place among Italy's top furniture brands.

In cooperation with the renowned colour expert Margrethe Odgaard, Danish manufacturer MONTANA has developed an impressive new colour palette.

In order to create bespoke solutions for various different areas of application, INTERSTUHL has undertaken a detailed analysis of today’s work processes.

With its new SPLACES concept, INTERSTUHL combines its high-quality product portfolio with a comprehensive planning service.

The German INTERSTUHL brand is transforming itself from a chair manufacturer into an integrated provider of office solutions, developing optimal work scenarios together with architects and planners.

Same chair, same desk, same office – not anymore. Today's office workers are increasingly demanding more from their workspaces and designers, as well as manufacturers, are responding. 

More than 50 years of experience makes LINDNER a reliable partner for architects and planners – creating modern working environments with sustainable products, from conception to implementation.

conmoto masterfully succeeds in bringing the most diverse design personalities under one roof – each with their own unique, creative approach. One of our favourite pieces? Mark Braun's Kimono sofa.

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

In 1978, Italian manufacturer FLOU introduced Nathalie, the first textile bed designed by Vico Magistretti. Even today, the brand surprises with innovative concepts for contemporary living.

Tradition obliges us to reinvent ourselves again and again. At Züco, German designer Rüdiger Schaack is just the man for the job.

Whether Perillo, Destino or Bonito, the product lines of the Swiss office furniture manufacturer Züco are not only growing, but thriving. Clearly defined lines and gentle curves characterise the style of these exclusive collections.

From saddler to office-furniture manufacturer. Swiss company Züco has always been able to adapt to the conditions of the times, and no less flexible are its broad range of iconic seating designs.

Sven von Boetticher has reinvigorated WAGNER's classic bar stool. The resulting W-2020 chair family is so comfortable and good-looking, if your partner doesn’t come home in the evening, you’ll have a good idea where they could be.

WAGNER's new D1 office chair family by Stefan Diez dispenses with complex mechanics but is nevertheless movable on all axes – resulting in aesthetic as well as comfort benefits.

Thanks to the equally simple and ingenious Dondola 4D joint from WAGNER, ‘sitting’ now becomes a thing we ‘do’.

That understated luxury only Italians can offer: The latest addition to the Maxalto collection designed and coordinated by Antonio Citterio.

POLIFORM CONTRACT offers comprehensive interior-design services, catering for large projects anywhere in the world, with the Paris's landmark Hôtel Lutetia serving as a glittering example.

Swiss accessories brand Bodenschatz is on a mission to bring architectural order to the bathroom.

As part of the renovation of Salzburg’s luxury, tradition-soaked Hotel Goldener Hirsch, the owners entered into an interesting co-branding partnership with the equally traditional manufacturer, VILLEROY & BOCH.

Making a feature of its clean lines and a low, deep base, the sectional Wing sofa, from Flexform designer Antonio Citterio, provides a light and subtle centrepiece for uncluttered climates in top-level interior design projects.

From the days of the humble wash-bowl to today’s wellness pools, we have certainly come a long way. Today, the bathroom is another living space that is enjoying something of an architectural renaissance. And with the unique products of bathroom

With its five vivid experience worlds, HEIMTEXTIL 2020 provides you with the most relevant trends and market developments in the field of interior design.

INTERSTUHL has carefully analysed the way we work today and, with Splaces, developed a platform concept for interior architects and office planners which unites all services and products.

The revolutionary LumiFlex floor from the German manufacturer ASB GLASSFLOOR transforms floor and wall surfaces of any size into heavy-duty, multifunctional monitors, and with them opens up new aesthetic and communicative avenues.

With the new Atelier collection, Italian manufacturer FANTONI is launching a highly flexible, functional and elegant working environment for the office of tomorrow. It could be that employees won’t want to take holidays anymore.

The traditional Italian furniture manufacturer GERVASONI offers an entire wardrobe of tailor-made swap covers for its furniture. Upholstery has never been so well dressed.

With WELLTEX from OBJECT CARPET there is no downside, or at least they have nothing to hide: WELLTEX® pays special attention to the hidden side of the floor textile, consistently avoiding anything that could be unhealthy or unpleasant.

Inspired by nature, every single fibre of the PLACES OF ORIGIN carpet and SL acoustic tiles collections are very literally fascinating, because they are made of ECONYL by Aquafil and are derived 100 percent from discarded fishing nets that have been

The German carpet company OBJECT CARPET manufactures products that are proven to protect the environment and health. The entire product cycle is taken into consideration, because the material used should never end up in the rubbish bin, but rather in

The new Saanersloch gondola lift in Gstaad is a static masterpiece – and with its specially designed and unique all-glass facade by GLAS MARTE, it has also reached the top of the world.

GROHE manufactures its new Icon 3D series fittings using a 3D metal printing process – a small revolution, or at least a big step in design evolution.

As veritable chameleons of Italian furnishings, Minotti products are known for their cross-sector suitability. The Tape collection’s simple and lovable form features in two recent and exciting residential and hospitality projects.

Minotti’s 2019 Collection blends together the different styles and cultures of five internationally-renowned designers, creating multiple new seating systems and complementary furniture pieces. Here are the highlights from the collection.

Minotti's virtual tour video for a fictional ‘Waves Resort’ showcases countless sample scenarios to exemplify the eternal compositional hospitality potential of the 2019 Collection.

The Swiss family company SWISSFINELINE specialises in the manufacture of large glass surfaces for windows, doors and railings that allow a view of everything but the structural elements.

If you think you know premium Swiss brand USM – with its iconic modular storage and display system – think again.

Palmberg’s in-house office planner Gutha Schellhorn explains how the company puts its money where its mouth is.

Leading German office-furniture manufacturer makes sweet love to your ears with its range of sound-managing products.

Palmberg’s new, super-agile, sound-absorbing DISC space-divider makes for agile offices.

Preparations for next January's HEIMTEXTIL are in full swing. Here's a foretaste of the varied programme architects and interior designers can expect at the world's largest trade fair for interior textiles.

German specialists in smart-building technology BUSCH-JAEGER have developed a multitude of networked products and services that impress with their simple, intuitive usability and discreet elegance.

Summer time, and the livin’ is easy. Architects flex their athletic creativity in the pursuit of the perfect pool house.

Where architecture meets nature, the terrace is the perfect creative ground for some outdoor action. Bring your drink.

GROHE is now a ‘Full Bathroom’ provider. With the Perfect Match online tool, architects can easily create functional and aesthetically harmonious holistic concepts for bathrooms.

Polish architects and designers are serving up restaurant designs with a real depth of colour and texture.

Check out Poland’s latest hotel projects, where new waves of international business and leisure travellers are checking into their design-led, art-filled establishments.

Want to learn to love your workplace? And without the use of medication? German office-furniture brand Palmberg, with its flexible system of space-shaping products, has the solution.

Contemporary beach homes are embracing designs that aim for sustainability and a seamless integration into their surrounding landscapes.

LONGHI celebrated 60 years with an anniversary party inspired by the 1960s, the decade which established its reputation as a leading Italian furniture brand.

Italian brand LONGHI marks its 60 years in business with a video showcasing its commitment to creating furniture for contemporary living.

At this year's Salone del Mobile, premium Italian brand LONGHI introduced two new furniture lines, with collections by Ben Wu and Giuseppe Viganò.

With thousands of available products and an in-house team of experts on hand for guidance, Italian architectural-lighting manufacturer PLATEK can meet the needs of just about any public or private project.

Small but mighty, the Sun collection of floodlights from Italian architectural-lighting manufacturer PLATEK are specifically developed for projects with large projection distances.

The Mesh collection, a reimagining of the classic bedside lamp, designed by Marco Acerbis for PLATEK, breaks free from the bedroom, offering a variety of lamps for outdoor living or dining areas.

With its new Cavatina collection, the office-furniture manufacturer STEELCASE offers a versatile, uncomplicated chair family that is suitable for all purposes of modern working environments, from individual workstations to large, open meeting areas.

BOCONCEPT’s contract service specialises in providing customisable designs – such as the new Henrik Pedersen-designed Toulouse sofa system – that add fluidity and familiarity to a range of settings.

Responding to the increasing demands for freedom and flexibility in the workplace, the Ottawa sofa system – designed by Karim Rashid – offers various modules that can be installed in countless combinations.

The Madison Avenue contract team of Danish design brand BOCONCEPT helped transform the interior of a Manhattan townhouse into the Michelin-starred Korean restaurant Atomix.

Naked bodies call for natural materials, as an international survey of the latest spa projects demonstrates.