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The new MELLOW LIGHT is far more than just an innovative LED luminaire. The sixth generation of this office lighting icon sets new standards when it comes to adapting lighting to suit the specific needs of users, drawing on extensive Zumtobel

This unique family idyll, which is characterised by its distinctive structure and choice of materials, was built near the Belgian coast, close to the French border. The location of choice was a dune-like environment in which the villa initially

In 2017, the imm cologne will once again take place at the same time as LivingKitchen – the leading communications and business platform for the kitchen industry. An ideal opportunity for architects and interior designers therefore to obtain a

The design award for innovative interior design of the Austrian furniture manufactory Neue Wiener Werkstaette, the NWW Design Award, goes to the next round. As of now creative professionals can hand in first drafts online. The 3rd edition of the

When you think of Sweden and successful innovative companies, the names that often come to mind are the global IKEA, Spotify, H&M, Skype, Electrolux and so on. But there are more. Even though they are on a smaller scale, they have a lot of

Although regional differences and customer preferences play a role, high-quality, international architecture almost always includes a kitchen as the communicative and representative centre of a house. In LEICHT’s latest publication, ‘Architecture

In Haus D. in Hilpoltstein, architecture and interior design go hand in hand. Around the central kitchen, the open room sequences ensure the professional interaction of living, cooking and working.

Perfectly coordinated in terms of design and functionality and thus individually combinable – this describes the carefully thought-out modular kitchen system Frames by Franke.

In the past, kitchens as heavily-used workplaces and places of refuge for practically-minded housewives were largely excluded from encompassing design ideas. The latest innovations by kitchen manufacturers, however, unite both function and

The Fantoni Research Centre investigates the evolving world of work, including its sociological aspects, and responds to the need for both a social life and privacy in the workplace. With increasing frequency, open-space offices require small meeting

The river Adour flows from the Aquitaine basin, dividing the county of Les Landes into two regions. In the south lies a rich agricultural zone and the green valleys of Chalosse, where cattle and ducks are raised, together with maize.

Visionary, cutting-edge, pure: these are the values that currently characterize Automobili Lamborghini S.p.A. (“Automobili Lamborghini”). Since 1963 this company does not create cars but four-wheeled dreams, design and engineering masterpieces

Zumtobel uses SUPERSYSTEM outdoor to support effective design and uniform illumination at the new Sägerbrücke bridge in Dornbirn.

Innovative design hotel for a trendy target group The W Beijing Chang‘an Hotel in Beijing is hip, loud, colourful, modern and furnished to an exceptionally high standard. The designer hotel with its 349 rooms was designed by international

The world’s most sustainable office building is in Amsterdam and is called ‘The Edge’. The building by PLP Architecture reveals its un-usual character not just in the architecture, but also and above all in the carefully thought-out everyday

For architects and engineers who can think “outside the box” and want to be inspired by the new possibilities of textile construction, the Techtextil bi-annual leading international trade fair offers varied opportunities and prospects. An

Each year, architects and interior designers should mark the dates of the Heimtextil trade fair, held each January, in their diary and plan a trip to Frankfurt. This is because the annual Heimtextil trade fair highlights impressive opportunities for

Designers are often excited about designing a chair, yet few design a chair for the modern way of living – a folding chair. Space is becoming a premium commodity so furniture, which can provide us with more space, is in the front of our minds.

Whether for premium contract furnishings, the healthcare sector or luxury yacht furnishings, when it comes to exclusive design and special requirements, the Spradling® collections are winners.

Classic, contemporary or avant--garde - SAHCO, a textile editor with a long-standing history, is an ideal partner when it comes to exclusive interior design with textiles, wall-papers, carpets and rugs.

At rohi, a passion for wool and for the manufacture of high-quality upholstery fabrics has already been passed down by three generations. Each rohi customer has access to specialist knowledge and a wealth of fabric structures and colours that can

Since 1972, Object Carpet has stood for quality, design and innovation in the contract furnishings sector. With Freestile the company is opening up new possibilities for creative floor design.

Good light where it’s needed any time of the day and without electricity – LUCTRA® FLEX delivers it all.

Textiles are currently celebrating a wonderful comeback in modern architecture. The current desire for more materiality and sensuality is continuously increasing, with materials themselves becoming a space-forming element.

MDT positions its Tensilation textile roofing system at the interface between architecture and product design. The product was developed in collaboration with the renowned architectural firm Grimshaw.

Kvadrat textiles enrich interior spaces not only from a visual standpoint. Using the company’s Roller Blinds and Soft Cells, incident light, the indoor climate and acoustics can all be regulated.

The star-studded 2016 AZ Awards gala – which fêted the winners and finalists of the sixth annual program – featured a few innovations all its own. Working with new techniques, Toronto design studio Castor created a stunning light installation

Elite players from the international architecture and design community, some from as far away as Belgium and China, came together on June 17 at Toronto’s historic Evergreen Brick Works as Azure revealed the winners of its sixth annual AZ Awards.

Koch Membranen, a company based in Rimsting near Chiemsee, in large parts resembles a laboratory. Already in its third generation, this pioneer in textile architecture develops tailor-made solutions for indoors and outdoors in cooperation with

The current revival in textile floor coverings is not least thanks to Jan Kath, who with his creativity has set new standards for this traditional product.

A high-performance LED luminaire for many different uses – easy to take along wherever you go.

Caimi Brevetti, founded in 1949, has built its identity relying on research and design. Ten years after the big exhibition “Today is already tomorrow”, Caimi Brevetti is back in Triennale. The company, one of the main manufacturers in the

Création Baumann offers the world’s largest range of acoustic fabrics, with around 100 designs and 2000 colours, including transparent and dense fabric weaves, and consequently a wide range of design possibilities for consciously managing room

Carpet specialist Carpet Concept specialises in providing holistic solutions. At its own factory in Münchenbernsdorf it carries out intensive development work, creating everything from textile collections to holistic spatial concepts that allow

For the contract-furnishings area in particular, one of the basic technical requirements is fire safety, which in turn calls for flame-retardant furnishing fabrics.

The design classic PERLON RIPS by ANKER with its numerous innovative improvements continues to impress today, just as it did when it was first created in the late 1950s.

A world without glass as a construction element is inconceivable for contemporary architecture.Optimising energy efficiency is one of the biggest challenges today.

Designed specifically for textiles retailers and interior designers, the Architonic-developed Online Shop Module creates exciting new opportunities in e-commerce

Cini&Nils presents Luta Bettonica’s new design for indoors, a suspension dimmerable dimmable LED lamp named Acqua, for direct and indirect lighting.

An all-encompassing approach was important to the building owner. The architects' brief was to maintain privacy whilst at the same time diverting the glaze towards the beautiful surroundings. The property is characterised by wonderful trees, which

Lumina is proud to present a new version of Flo Grommet especially designed for USM table, the Swiss Modular Furniture Company famous for its top quality office furniture.

MBRACE, the new outdoor furniture collection by designer Sebastian Herkner for German manufacturer DEDON, takes a joyfully unconventional approach to poolside furniture.

Am 21. Januar lud Dornbracht im Rahmen der fünften Ausgabe der Talkreihe Dornbracht Conversations zum Thema „Biotechnosphere“ ins Musée d’Art Moderne de la Ville de Paris ein.

Dante-Goods and Bads at Fuorisalone 2016."Would you like an adventure now, or shall we have our tea first?“

New colors and models for a line of lamps that brings back to memories, feelings, art works.Rome-based In-es.artdesign is a lighting company that merges an artistic sensibility with design know-how. Accordingly, the lights produced by the company are

The winners of the SBID International Design Awards 2015 were revealed on Friday 27 November at another beautiful ceremony at the home of the Awards, the prestigious Dorchester hotel in London. This year’s Awards represented industry talent from 41

Driade presents the new image book that, under the artistic direction of David Chipperfield, highlights the 2015 collection photographed along with some recent products together with some iconic ones, to emphasize the continuity between past, present

CEA is a manufacturing company specialized in stainless steel working applied to high-quality design products.

'Smart Home' und 'Internet der Dinge' sind bei dem neu formierten Schweizer Zulieferer für Lichtprodukte keine Schlagworte, sondern bereits Basis-Kompetenzen. Lichtdesign trifft Elektronik und Informatik: Die clevere Entscheidung, zwei Fachgebiete

Commissioned by Frame to translate this issue’s ‘materials’ theme into a series of thought-provoking images, Bastiaan de Nennie set out to explore the importance of physicality in an increasingly digital world.

We supplied the interior and exterior luminaires for redevelopment of sporting and entertainment venue in Birmingham formerly known as the National Indoor Arena, or NIA. Lighting designers LAPD worked closely with our design team to come up with a

The German Design Council has awarded LUCTRA® for it’s outstanding design quality and implementation of unique design trends. LUCTRA has won this prestigious award in the category of “lighting”. After the Interior Innovation Award and the Red

Commissioned to create Frame #106’s cover image, London-based set designer and art director Sarah May teamed up with photographer Kate Jackling to highlight today’s tailor-made approach to hospitality.

Sleep, Europe’s most important annual destination for the hotel design, architecture and development community, celebrates its 10th edition on 24 and 25 November at London’s Business Design Centre. Over two days visitors can experience a series

eVolo Magazine is pleased to invite architects, students, engineers, designers, and artists from around the globe to participate in the 2015 VMODERN Furniture Design Competition Competition.

1995-2015: twenty years of Selecta, twenty years of italian custom made design.Made to measure bookcase, Tv unit, multifunctional walls: there’s no limit to the versatility of Selecta celebrating this year its twentieth birthday.

From 17 to 19 November 2015, DESIGN POST will be exclusively focusing on the topic of light. With three days featuring talks, special exhibitions and product presentations at Cologne's 'home of design', architects, planners and designers are invited

Wer kennt sie nicht, die weisse Margerite, die in der Schweiz an vielen Bauzäunen blüht. Das Logo des führenden Bau- und Baudienstleistungsunternehmens Implenia findet sich in den grossen Städten, genauso wie in den tiefsten Bergtälern. Das mag

To improve the look of the new workshop façade in Zurich-Glattbrugg, Burri Public Elements launched an invitation-only competition in spring 2014. The brief was to set concise accents in the intentionally minimalist architecture with a tarpaulin, 34

With an enhanced competitive structure and a new category of Product Design Investment Goods, Design Prize Switzerland is responding to recent developments in the design industry. As a result of this tightening up, every discipline now has its own

eVolo Magazine is pleased to invite architects, students, engineers, designers, and artists from around the globe to participate in the 2016 Skyscraper Competition.

Brazilian design used to be all about the Campanas. Rodrigo Almeida is part of an emerging generation that’s redefining its roots.

Top players in the international architectural and design community, from Canada, the U.S., Denmark and beyond, gathered at Toronto’s Evergreen Brick Works tonight as Azure announced the winners of its fifth annual AZ Awards.

The SYSTO·TEC desk range continues to focus on the essentials and convinces all those who attach importance to quality, visual appearance and a contemporary office solution.

A total transformation of the Theatre Royal in Glasgow has taken place with the help of our Mosaico range of luminaires. As well as ensuring that the energy-saving lighting solution complemented the new scheme, the brief was also to ensure that the

The wall system Krossing, made simply with shelves and aluminum tubes, designed to hold the largest number of books, DVDs and CDs etc. in just 15 cm deep, is renewed.,Becomes even more complete and customizable with the inclusion of small box.The new

dotsandplanes’ European Inspiration Tour, from June 15th to 19th, is a 5-day long design immersion into European design with independently picked visits and with the perfect atmosphere to build lasting business connections. The trip has stops in

Timeless appeal is expressed in a versatile personality of quality: this is the unmistakable style with which Giorgetti is present at the 2015 Salone del Mobile. Stylistic research, attention to detail and traditional workmanship produce eclectic

The 2015 AZ Awards is now open for submissions.Established by Azure Magazine* in 2011, the AZ Awards is an international competition celebrating design excellence. The winners and finalists of the AZ Awards greatly benefit from the exposure offered

At The White Company store in Norwich, designers Dalziel and Pow (D+P) have created an all-LED store experience with a domestic, ‘home-from-home’ quality that takes customers on a journey through the space and engages them with the products on

Das dritte Symposium TEXTILE-ARCHITEKTUR findet am 19. Februar 2015 in Hamburg statt: Direkt am Wasser wurde mit der Elbarkaden Lounge inmitten der HafenCity ein reizvoller Ort für die Ganztages-Veranstaltung gefunden.

Die Gestaltung von Arbeitsumgebungen wird zunehmend beeinflusst von der instinktiven menschlichen Liebe zur Natur, die wissenschaftlich als Biophilie bezeichnet wird. Die Natur soll mit Hilfe von Tageslicht, Grünpflanzen oder natürlich anmutenden

New creations, new openings and a short artistic film: here are all the latest updates from the brand of bathroom design that continues to make us dream and be talked about.

Kitchen appliances from Gaggenau are a captivating blend of design, usability and professionalism — right down to the last detail.

The well known Italian modern furniture manufacturer ‘FORMER’ is back…….and in a Big way.

Faye Chalmers and Michael Hammond of World Architecture News explain the benefits of entering projects for their international architecture awards.

Nomos GO of FIMA Aqua Code: Water and design the protagonists!.Design Castiglia Associati / Division FIMA Aqua Code

Carusoacoustic.it is a website aimed at a new section of products created by Lamm dedicated to acoustic and lighting comfort. Caruso derives from an idea: an innovative new approach to a comfortable environment. It goes without saying that studying

Committed to the exclusive use of natural materials, Discipline expands its range of products. Together with cork, glass, bamboo and copper, the brand introduces eucalyptus wood.

Given that Patrizia Moroso has a history of mingling with artists and cartoonists, it’s not surprising that the objects produced by the brand founded by her father, Agostino are visually compelling. Thanks to the art director’s eye for organic

What began with enamelled water cans and bowls in 1896 has today culminated in A˘form – an impressive and extensive collection of basins and washstands for the personalised design of high-quality and aesthetic washplace solutions. As before,

The completeness and efficiency of Gaggenau home appliances collections represent the company aim, a mission which has lasted for over 300 years and which has expressed itself through a passionate search for the perfect balance between form and

Anybody who wants to sit comfortably, loves beautiful tables and appreciates specialness should look out for these three letters: KFF – the design label from Lemgo.

A passionate enthusiasm for meticulous craftsmanship and premium materials define the signature of furniture brand WALTER KNOLL.

SIEMATIC’s declared aim is to create spaces that are more than just perfect and convenient places to cook.

SCHRAMM beds bring their owners a whole lot closer to heaven on earth.

A sparkling solitaire: SCHOLTISSEK produces handmade designer furniture in the Osnabrück Land region.

Sanktjohanser's furniture embodies the principle of sophisticated reduction.

Porcelain manufacturer Rosenthal is enhancing its modern, avant-garde collections with sensuous furnishings.

In the Bavarian region of Hochfranken, REHAU creates edgings, surfaces and other components for kitchens, offices and living spaces.

Please touch! PERFORMA designs furniture with wonderfully soft, colourful surfaces made of natural rubber and linoleum.

When technology and design are perfectly interwoven as in the case of OBJECT DESIGN, even extremely hardwearing carpets become a feast for the eyes.

LEICHT KÜCHEN creates highly customisable products that reveal the full extent of their quality when they interact with modern architecture.

If you think of ambient lighting, you think of him: Ingo Maurer has been regarded as a pioneer of revolutionary light sculptures since 1966. His fascinating work comprises numerous designs, from sober to playful, from oversized to filigree, from

Being different pays off – and Gertrud Kracht has been proving the truth of this maxim all her life. She and her son Kristian are the faces behind ANTA. And that means: lamps reduced to the maximum.

Every dining table created by the 3.1 DESIGN brand is a distinctive one-off tailored to individual customer requirements.

Nach einer intensiven Begutachtung der hochqualitativen Einreichungen hat eine Experten-Jury am 12. Juni die Preisträger der diesjährigen Iconic Awards ausgewählt.

Tuyo is the first collection of MERIDIANI EDITIONS; a series of projects of absolute excellence reaffirming the company's commitment to offer rigorously "Made in Italy" products with excellent workmanship. Precious seams, artisanal stitching and

Equipo DRT’s “Up” recycled polyester fabrics have been included in the “Delta 2014” selection after been named finalist for the prestigious Delta Awards, given by the Industrial Design Association ADI-FAD (Barcelona, Spain). The aim of

Between drawing board and production, Zeitraum's solid wood furniture has to meet numerous decision criteria that are specific to the company and have mostly served as benchmarks since the firm was founded in 1990. "Our designs are a homage to

Furniture by VILLAGE combines a vivacious, classic look with sophisticated functionality.

Luminaires by SERIEN.LIGHTING are always more than just light-producing solids: the independence of their forms and functions gives them an utterly compelling quality as well.

This year, during the Salone del Mobile, Erba Italia organized a special event. The location chosen was the house-museum of Manzoni, in the heart of Milan, a few steps away from Teatro alla Scala.

Making wood visible, emphasising its structures, combining expressive aesthetics with a sensuous feel, refining surfaces with exquisite ingredients such as pigments, resins, waxes and oils – these are just a few of Torben Hansen's alchemistic

S+ makes furniture that adapts: to measurements, to colours, to special requests. Besides a well-known collection, the company has also developed a stunning new system that has been re-thought from scratch.

RONALD SCHMITT DESIGN creates coffee tables and dining room furnishings with striking lines and intelligent additional functions.

Powered by YOOX Group.Introducing kartell.com, a complete website presenting the company and its products in a cross-cutting way, using an all-new approach for the design sector with a wealth of content, images and video giving users a true 360°

Based at the foot of the Swabian Jura, lighting manufacturer RIDI develops technical innovations on a grand scale.

Jeder, der schon einmal eine Wohnung renoviert oder ein Haus gebaut hat, weiß, wie viel Arbeit solch ein Projekt machen kann. Einige wollen selbst Hand anlegen, andere vertrauen auf die professionelle Hilfe von Handwerkern, Architekten und

Design District is the best trade show for interior design in the Netherlands. On May 21-22 and 23 more than 150 top manufacturers and designers of interior design present their latest products to designers, architects, interior architects,

RICHARD LAMPERT has used his explorer's spirit and his keen instinct for good design to create an impressive portfolio of furniture.

PIURE combines German practicality with Mediterranean lightness.

Ab Mitte April 2014 exklusiv im Einrichtungsgeschäft roomdresser in Zürich

Das Sofa ist der Mittelpunkt des Wohnbereichs. Auf im kann nach getaner Arbeit entspannt, gelesen oder ferngesehen werden. Zudem ist das Sofa ein Ort der Kommunikation. Hier sitzen Familie und Freunde zusammen und tauschen sich über die Ereignisse

The solid wood tables from NOTTE's BELFAKTO collection serve as focal points for people's lives – and not just in private homes.

NOODLES NOODLES & NOODLES CORP. makes vintage-style steel furniture.

MANUFAKTURPLUS produces the "Hardoy Butterfly Chair", classically modern furniture and special niche solutions for the high-end interiors and contract sector.

The luminaires by Stuttgart-based LED specialist NIMBUS are known for their technical ingenuity, aesthetic sophistication and guaranteed moment of surprise.

LED lighting system SLY is the most successful newcomer of recent years.

NILS HOLGER MOORMANN doesn't just produce extraordinary furniture – he knows how to present it and cultivate an original sales approach as well.