Design

Ambiente trends 24+ gives life to three key styles.

Small businesses can keep overheads down by literally reducing the area above their head. These professional and productive micro-offices give companies the opportunity for growth.

Now enriched with new forms and innovative functions, JEE-O’s latest tapware has the power to shape the mood and set the tone in modern bathroom design. It’s the little things that make the difference after all…

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.

Architonic was in Bergamo in September to celebrate Pedrali's 60th anniversary and for the inauguration of the Pedrali Pavilion, a stunning wooden monument to the company's past, present and future.

Adaptability and timelessness are key factors in contemporary interior design. From floor-to-ceiling glass to statement lighting, we take a look at six of the style's defining elements.

Climate change has triggered a process of rethinking within the construction industry, and electrical expert Hager is supporting this change towards more climate-positive planning and building with not only its products but also its know-how.

As flexible hybrid working models become the norm, global office expert Haworth continues to create tools especially adapted for contemporary office landscapes. One of the latest is the Be_Hold Smart storage system…

By simplifying users’ access to high-level storage and additional mezzanine levels, safe and comfortable interior ladder systems multiply the amount of usable space around the home.

AXOR invited design studio Masquespacio – known for its avant-garde colour concepts – to imagine the bathroom as a fantastic, futuristic and inspiring place. Leveraging a selection of pieces from the AXOR portfolio, the duo have created

Even in small spaces, glass allows us to convey a feeling of expansiveness. With its new cero IV, Solarlux presents an uncompromisingly narrow sliding window system that opens up maximum scope for light and visibility.

At the London Design Fair, Material Matters and other exhibitions and installations across the city, designers, architects, engineers and other change makers reveal their latest work on sustainable materials.

To mark its 60th birthday, Italian brand Pedrali presents the Pedrali Pavilion – a striking AMDL CIRCLE and Michele De Lucchi-designed timber structure built at the company's headquarters in Bergamo that celebrates history but is also focused on

Whether used to cover feature walls, contrast walls or whole rooms, these floral wallpaper prints bring spaces to life with strong colour and texture palettes for natural, atmospheric designs.

An elegant, all-glass cover with black or white serigraphy is the signature feature of Naka, the new family of step lights designed for footpaths, steps and stairs.

Leveraging its own long history of expertise in the sphere of public-space design, Swiss specialists BURRI played a major role in putting the architectural heritage of Zurich's central train station back into the spotlight…

In a time when working environments are increasingly diverse, flexible, hybrid and networked, the design of the office is of crucial importance. The right lighting plays a key role in making office spaces pleasant, productive and inspiring.

Join us at ETH Zurich on 12–13 October for Future Cities: Through Science. By Design. In Place. Over Time. A conference to explore visionary urban planning solutions.

These four bathrooms use unconventional colours, shapes, decor and materials to ignite the senses and spark childlike wonder. Featuring: Dyrda Fikus Architekci, Cierto Estudio, FIGR Architecture & Design and naav Studio.

For furniture brand Richard Lampert, 2023 has been a year of celebration, with the firm's 30th anniversary taking place as well as the 70th birthday of a legendary piece of its collection – the original Eiermann 1 Table Frame.

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 September: organic shapes, interiors that reflect their surroundings and playful public spaces.

We're all in this together. Architonic's autumn kicks off with circularity and community.

It seems there’s no going back; flexible, hybrid workspaces are becoming the new norm. Tailored to this environment is Stefan Diez’s Fuld Nesting Chair for Herman Miller, engineered to save space, sit comfortably and be creative.

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…

In the midst of a contemporary space race, we look into humanity’s obsession with space and the products – both past and present – inspired by the beauty we find when we look up.

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…

The new Viewgo pro meets a growing market need.

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.

Capturing the essence of the classic and quaint duffle coat, Jean Louis Iratzoki’s modular sofa system for BOSC offers warmth, versatility and comfort – a hint of the past in contemporary form.

Hypedome reimagines outdoor living by blending the boundaries between indoor and outdoor spaces. With a commitment to well-being, sustainability and innovation, Hypedome has created a line of garden domes that seamlessly integrate with their

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.

In addition to their functional character, public buildings usually also have a representative one, which opens up many possibilities for architects in terms of creative scope – resulting, not infrequently, in the creation of some real

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.

Paris-based Singulart optimises the online art landscape for artists, dealers and collectors alike, and is now doing the same for an even broader range of design professionals and their clients.

From furniture protagonists such as armchairs, tables and chairs to accessories such as lamps, rugs and vases... Kartell's latest collection brings together the most prestigious designers to add beauty and high quality to the day-to-day spaces.

Returning to Olympia London from 8 to 11 October for its 45th edition, Decorex will again show why it remains an unmissable date in the city's interior design calendar…

Continuing the merger of outdoor and indoor space in contemporary interiors, these projects match surfaces and materials inside and out, taking the lead from their own facades and further afield.

Customisation and control. The NEFF Flex Design and Flex Control systems allow home cooks to focus on the process, mixing fun and functionality into their kitchen experience.

Gender inequality in architecture restricts both creativity and talent, as well as human rights. These four female-led architecture practices re-balance the scales with their work, not their gender.

Transporting light and ventilation through a home, the benefits of windows are clear. But the shape of a home’s windows can also play an essential role in changing how we see it.

Human connection lies at the centre of two of Poltrona Frau's latest furniture collections, with DUO creating a hospitable atmosphere in the private sphere, and BAY geared towards comfort in public spaces.

German office seating specialist Klöber draws inspiration from the natural environment around its headquarters on Lake Constance, creating furniture that fits neatly into both homely working environments and private living landscapes.

These dark and brooding bathrooms encourage relaxation by turning down the lights and the tones, to create atmospheric spaces that block out the world and shroud us in the comfort of darkness.

London Design Fair 2023 will have the LDNdesign Talks Theatre running throughout, with an inspiring line-up of world class designers and thought leaders.

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.

DESIGNWEEK — the joint showroom event of the seven most renowned German interior brands will take place from 24 to 29 September 2023.

Today's designers are returning to basics and embracing manual design processes. With this in mind, bathroom expert Bette recently partnered with UK's Barber Osgerby to create the BetteSuno collection which champions minimalism and prioritises a

Where most kitchen activities start and finish, the kitchen sink is imperative to a cohesive, effective and multifunctional kitchen. Here’s what to consider when choosing one.

‘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.

Coffee tables are some of the most versatile furniture pieces in the home, changing from display cabinets to impromptu dinner tables in a matter of minutes. We take a look at different highlights from our Architonic catalogue.

By applying the agricultural practice of vertical farming to design, architects can take advantage of the natural world, to improve our most urban environments.

London Design Fair 2023 is sure to inspire in it's much-anticipated return to the iconic Truman Brewery in Shoreditch on 21 – 24 September 2023.

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

Climate action and actioning innovation. An Architonic summer.

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.

The thoughtful application of textiles allows interior designers to create relaxed, haptically pleasant atmospheres. Their ability to immediately lend rooms a calming character also makes them the material of choice in these wellness and health

A balanced lighting concept consists of three layers: ambient lighting, accent lighting and task lighting. Find out here which luminaires are suitable for what and how the required lumen output is calculated...

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.

In our final Architonic Live Talk at FRAMING during 3daysofdesign, Danish industrial designer Christian Troels discusses his lack of patience, the magic of physical prototyping and why creation is the source of his most existential dread.

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.

‘New Work’ describes not so much a state of affairs as a process of change that entails new tasks as well as changing demands on places of work, which is why it is crucial to react creatively.

The office needs heart, is the message from the Dauphin HumanDesign Group, which provides an updated concept for contemporary workspace planning under the title ‘Dauphin Workheart’. The future means the office as the centre of the company – and

Every organisation needs its physical centre, especially as collaboration becomes more virtual. The Dauphin HumanDesign Group proposes the principle of a ‘heartbar’ as the central meeting point of a company.

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.

Today's lighting trends go beyond simple fixtures and create sculptural pieces in their own right, lighting exterior spaces in a multitude of exciting ways.

The award-winning projects of the ICONIC AWARDS 2023: Innovative Interior impressively demonstrate how contemporary design can successfully combine social, ecological and economic aspects.

Walls can often feel like they’re just in the way, blocking the freedom of the open plan. But these vertical canvases are far more useful than they seem. Here are all the decorative ways to fill them.

Cersaie 2023, to be held in Bologna from 25 to 29 September, will further cement the show’s status as the most important international exhibition of trends and products in the world of ceramic tiles and bathroom furnishings and as a unique

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

On a new residential project in London, three design offices were each given a show apartment, a design brief and a selection of furniture from Danish brand BoConcept. Find out below what happened next…

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.

Long a leading name in the interiors realm, Italian brand Cassina has launched its new lighting collection, with an eclectic mix of designs from both iconic names and talented newcomers.

Cassina's inviting new Patricia Urquiola-designed Moncloud sofa combines visual charm, pure comfort and a pioneering circular approach in relation to materials and production processes.

2023 sees Italian furniture brand Cassina celebrate 50 years of its iMaestri Collection, with names including Gio Ponti and Carlo Scarpa being this year added to an already illustrious list of iconic designs and designers.

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.

A recent collaboration between Falper and Foster + Partners has resulted in MA – a sculptural, minimalist and versatile bathroom collection that merges neatly with the Italian brand's Living Bathroom concept.

Falper's award-winning Small Living Kitchens™ concept was conceived to bring big design to small spaces and now, with a range of new elements added to the collection, offers more variety and flexibility than ever.

With the release of two new catalogues, Italian brand Falper serves up a feast of inspiration on how to best combine and configure its rich programme of products for bespoke bathrooms and compact kitchens.

Architonic sat down with award-winning French designer Patrick Jouin recently to find out the secrets behind his fruitful decade-long relationship with Italian brand Pedrali…

Its carbon-neutral, super-durable Dekton surface designs may be inspired by the past but sustainable Spanish specialist Cosentino also has the future fully in focus…

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.

An ingenious fusion of experimentation, artistry and functionality is embodied in Edra’s Diamante and Veronica collections, both sculpturally crafted from polycarbonate and designed to captivate.

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.

Soft and elegant, timeless and universal, classic yet contemporary… Edra’s Standway sofa designed by Francesco Binfaré has it all, taking the classic sofa archetype to unprecedented heights.

Every change needs pioneers to prove that it represents a step forward – even if at first glance it entails extra effort. For part three of the PALMBERG Intelligence Series – a series presented by office furniture manufacturer PALMBERG – we

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.

By reminding us of the circularity of architecture, adaptive reuse allows old, forgotten follies to serve local communities, and rise from the ashes of their damaged past.

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.

Sustainably replicating the colours and tactile features of rock salt crystals, the porcelain stoneware tiles from Casalgrande Padana's new Supreme collection take interiors on a fascinating journey to the centre of the Earth.

Stealing the show at this year’s Salone, Italian furniture expert Mara unveils its latest innovations in seating and table systems, cleverly blending functionality, comfort and a distinctive, yet timeless style.

Either by building a two-level structure inside a high space or by removing part of the floor, installing a mezzanine level involves architectural bravery and design nous, but can be worth it.

Coalesse expands its LessThanFive™ Collection of lightweight carbon-fibre furniture, continuing the minimalist aesthetic with a new stool and lounge chair for effortless workplace transitions.

The fully flexible suite of Orangebox's Campers&Dens office architecture allows workplace designers to get the job done with adaptable, future-proof configurations in various materials, colours and finishes.

As a hub for workplace innovation, Steelcase's redesigned Learning + Innovation Center (LINC) teaches how to create vibrant, accessible and adaptable workspaces to meet the demands of the hybrid era.

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.

With a flexible, modular and distinctive three-dimensional design, Autex's new acoustic system, Lanes, achieves an ideal balance of sound-crushing power and aesthetic appeal.

Visitors to the Minotti Pavilion at Salone del Mobile.Milano this year were treated to an impressive two-level experience, designed to bring to life the soul of the brand and highlight its long journey.

Minotti has brought together a range of international design talent in the creation of new indoor and outdoor collections that are at once classic, modern and in harmony with one another.

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.

With its sculptural new Nook sofa as well as new additions to the Jalis and Shrimp collections, German brand COR presents a vision for 2023, and proves that it's not always necessary for designs to be completely new. Watch the video to learn more…

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.

UK home fashion brand Buster + Punch's unique metal-driven interior collections reflect the drive and passion of its founder – a custom motorcycle-loving architect… 

Global office furniture brand Haworth's concept of inclusion stretches well beyond simply accommodating disabilities, rather it involves a far-reaching philosophy that puts the well-being of all users in primary focus.

Uniting traditional elegance together with the clean lines of modern design, Dornbracht's VAIA collection offers a distinctive transitional style. Watch the video to learn more about VAIA…

Raumplus is setting itself up structurally for even more service orientation and internationality. Here, managing director Carsten Bergmann answers some questions about an exciting future.

The Verrière partition wall system from raumplus which recently received an award from the German Design Council allows open-plan areas to be divided up without sacrificing spaciousness.

Berlin-based architect and designer Michael Hilgers has developed a sliding door system for raumplus that is an elegant answer to the need for spatial separation in predominantly open-plan living spaces.

Mute takes workspaces into a new work era with its new office system: OmniRoom. The uniquely comprehensive room-in-room system combines patented technologies and innovations of modular architecture to offer a comprehensive solution for creating fully

The unheard tales from Clerkenwell’s cobbled streets represent the steep path of innovation in new materials, surfaces and technologies hitting the marketplace.

Dutch furniture brand De Vorm is a pioneer in the use of PET Felt and committed to the creation of customisable, sustainable furniture and lighting products that enhance wellbeing in the workplace.

While leveraging the historic artisan craftsmanship of Italy's Marche region, Italian family-run furniture brand Cantori's elegant and joyful collections are also future-oriented and eco-friendly.

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.

How well do we work with headphones in our ears? And why is complete silence not necessarily always optimal? In the second of three parts from the PALMBERG Intelligence Series – a series presented by office furniture manufacturer PALMBERG –

Our cacophonous public spaces are teeming with harsh noises. By exchanging flat ceilings for acoustic hung or panelled baffles, we can soften sounds to stop them from coming back again, and again.

With its modular system of inclusive bathroom products, The Splash Lab is on a mission to afford restrooms the same level of design consideration that's given to our other living spaces…