Studio Sebastian Herkner articles

Check out our Architonic Live Talks – in-depth conversations with A&D heroes, filmed at the New York, Cologne and Copenhagen fairs – for a healthy dose of design inspiration and industry revelation.

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…

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

In the third part of the raumplus Intelligence Series – three consecutive features sponsored by the German manufacturer – designer Sebastian Herkner talks about the status quo of our interiors and explains his down-to-earth vision for the future.

Sebastian Herkner introduces his recent Colombian-inspired, hand-woven outdoor furniture collection for Ames at his DAAily bar Live Talk during Milan Design Week.

Bringing Designboom, Architonic and ArchDaily together in a single physical space for the first time, the DAAily bar served up A&D inspiration in Milan, along with food – and drinks – for thought.

Sebastian Herkner has shifted the usual perspectives on chair design for Freifrau. In the case of Theia, the frame becomes the protagonist by framing the seat shell like a jewel. 



Duravit's new Sebastian Herkner-designed Zencha series takes inspiration from Japanese tea traditions, not only in formal aesthetic terms but also the purity and harmony of its rituals.

The Zencha bathroom series' organic curves and light, natural materials allow for the creation of peaceful bathroom spaces that appeal to the soul as well as the body.

From its material palette and modularity to manufacturing processes, the Zencha collection was developed with sustainability and the wellbeing of the planet in mind, 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.

Designboom, Architonic and ArchDaily open the DAAily bar: the place for the A&D community to meet during Milan Design Week.

Sebastian Herkner discusses respecting well-designed products: 'It's important to cherish a product, to keep it as an investment.' Watch the video to learn more…

Aesthetics can be sustainable, too. Clever, timeless design rather than following trends is at the core of Italian furniture specialist Pedrali’s business.

Open arms: Pedrali’s Blume collection by Sebastian Herkner now includes an armrest version, making it more inviting than ever before. Watch the video to find out more...

With topics ranging from community building through cultural perception to architects as business developers, the Heinze ArchitekTOUR’s ‘Out of the Box’ series identifies new approaches and new role models for how we will live tomorrow.

ISLA is GAN’s new modular furniture collection. Designed by Sebastian Herkner, it’s irregular shapes make for an inviting and versatile outdoor seating experience.

Challenging times call for a different perspective. PEDRALI delivers new ideas via new collaborations with Sebastian Herkner and Robin Rizzini.

At THONET, a constant process of reinvention and the cultivation of tradition and craftsmanship are key.

Created in collaboration with German designer Sebastian Herkner, FREIFRAU introduces Ona, an innovative new chair series that achieves a perfect balance of beauty and comfort.

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.

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 young German designer’s extraordinary feel for material and colour combinations allows him to bring out the value and character of different materials. In doing so, he marries - often in collaboration with traditional manufacturers – classic