Articoli su Outdoor

Christina Seilern of Studio Seilern Architects discusses giving outdoor public spaces multiple characters: 'People will use it the way they want to.' 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…

Dutch urban-furniture specialist Furns' modular and sustainable outdoor products help architects and planners to create public spaces that not only benefit local communities but the environment, too.

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…

These waterside vacation properties bring the tranquillity of their natural surroundings right up to the back doorstep, for a relaxing, outdoor atmosphere that can be enjoyed from the comfort of home.

Outdoor dining is the pandemic legacy we are all embracing, and Italian furniture manufacturer Fast has been quick to respond.

Private pools provide both tranquillity and excitement, literally just outside your back door. But a relaxing pool is useless without the surrounding area to enjoy it.

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.

Sweden's Green Furniture Concept creates furniture inspired by nature – reflected not only in its biophilic designs but in the company's sustainable manufacturing practices, too.

Italian brand Arper's inviting outdoor furniture collections not only encourage us to spend more time out in the open, its commitment to sustainability also helps to create a better outdoors for us all. Watch the video to find out more…

Even as global pandemic restrictions ease, wellbeing continues to take centre stage in the design of shared public spaces. Italian manufacturer Pedrali shows how with their premium outdoor range.

Fourteen years after its inception, Swedish brand Skargaarden has firmly established its premium outdoor furniture. Their new pieces for 2022 are further proof that local design and a loving attention to detail are recipes for success.

French furniture and home accessories brand Petite Friture is now moving some of its joyful, positive collections outdoors, as it adapts a selection of favourite designs for an exterior context.

Public squares remain a symbol of our human need to communally congregate but have also evolved into multifunctional hubs that are more than just places for people to gather.

Balconies provide residents with great views while literally and figuratively looking down on the neighbours, but they also offer numerous other advantages.

Patricia Urquiola's Trampoline collection for Cassina was inspired by a trip to Greenland. The result is an outdoor series that reflects a mix of playful childhood dreams and a sustainable spirit...

Cassina's Sail Out furniture family designed by Rodolfo Dordoni takes inspiration from 1950s-style holidays and can be flexibly combined for versatile outdoor living...

Boasting designs by Rodolfo Dordoni, GamFratesi, and nendo, Minotti's 2021 Outdoor Collection offers fluid furniture that seamlessly merges indoor and outdoor spaces.

How can architects introduce more greenery into their designs for urban spaces? We look at different approaches on four distinct international projects.

With numerous design options to choose from, the double award-winning MX-3 cassette awning from Markilux provides shade solutions that are tailored to individual needs.

Cbdesign’s outdoor collections combine aesthetic influences from the past with both natural and innovative synthetic materials, to create an optimised blend of performance and design.

In 2022, we will once again be bringing together a diverse range of expert voices from the world of architecture, design and planning to share their valuable industry insights.

Get some bonus outdoor insights from designer Eugeni Quitllet, Martin Rein-Cano from Topotek 1 and CMP Design’s Antonio Pagliarulo and Michele Cazzaniga.

‘The design of outdoor furniture must be very, very far from style,’ argue Antonio Pagliarulo and Michele Cazzaniga of CMP Design. Watch now for more insight and commentary!

In the case of the award-winning MBRACE collection from outdoor furniture experts DEDON, the name says it all. Watch the video to find out more…

‘Public spaces are no longer just for leisure. They're becoming workspaces, productive spaces,’ says Martin Rein-Cano of Topotek 1. Watch now for more insight and commentary!

Italian manufacturer Fast practises what it preaches: its nature-inspired outdoor furniture is produced with a respect for nature in mind.

‘Outdoor furniture is like a Land Rover. It's not a Ferrari you keep in the garage and clean every day,’ says Eugeni Quitllet. Watch now for more insight and commentary!

Step outside with Topotek 1, Eugeni Quitllet and CMP Design.

With flexible living zones made of aluminium and wooden details, you can spend the whole summer outdoors with Fast.

Dedon’s Kida hanging lounge chair cradles comforted users with a single fixed cushion inside an organic, clam-shaped cocoon, complementing its natural environment. Watch the video to find out more.

I want to be alone. Well, almost. Check out our global survey of cabin projects, where contemporary architecture becomes something akin to a sculpture park.

Parks have always provided urban dwellers with a respite from city stress, but now, as we begin to emerge from extended periods of lockdown, the puristic pleasure they offer becomes more inviting than ever.

Getting away from it all has never been so appealing. Check out our edit of some of the latest cabin builds out there.

Lighting design not only shapes interior spaces, it can also be deployed to lend form and narrative to external, architectural landscapes.

Compared to their back-garden predecessors, contemporary private pools are becoming architecturally integrated, space-defining elements. Come on in. The water’s great!

In an increasingly urbanised world, the issue of how to create green spaces in any meaningful way is a pressing one for planners and architects. The renaissance of the roof garden might be one answer.

Both inspired by and made for luxury outdoor environments, furniture by FAST puts nature at its heart. From recyclable materials to complementary style and function, products are built to preserve the beauty of the natural world.

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.

Whether it’s extra elbow room or a place to rub shoulders you’re looking for, new architect-designed public spaces give city dwellers a chance to choose their own adventure.

A round-up of recent waterfront projects offering locals and visitors sites for leisure and lively social interaction prove water really is one of the elixirs of life.

With the ability to live more sustainably, and just about anywhere, micro homes might just be the solution to really living large.

Urban greening projects are breathing new life into global cities by opening up public access to previously underused civic spaces.

In a raft of new residential projects, architects find breathtaking solutions to stage mountains' great natural capital, namely the magnificent views, without skimping on comfort.