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At this year's Light + Building, the speakers at our Architonic Live Talks provided otherworldly inspiration, forward-thinking solutions and honest industry appraisals. We round up the illuminated insights you may have missed.

Designed by Busetti Garuti Redaelli and debuting at this year’s Milan Design Week, Buddy Oasi represents the natural evolution of Pedrali’s iconic Buddy collection. Now, this welcoming seating solution extends its playful charm to the outdoor

Blending local carpentry expertise with pioneering wood-shaping technologies, Bosnian design brand GoEs is making a mark on the high-quality furniture scene. Now, collaborations with renowned European designers are expanding its impact even

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These four multi-purpose buildings and urban developments form relaxed yet lively communities by blending office, retail, hospitality and outdoor spaces with residential.

Space-saving heroes of the interior universe, built-ins epitomise the fusion of practicality and style. But what are some of the ways to integrate them into residential projects? These examples boost storage while keeping an eye on aesthetic

Showcased at this year’s Salone del Mobile, Edra’s ‘Every Place’ collection now dresses three iconic sofas – Standard, On the Rocks and Sherazade – for outdoor use, expanding the Italian brand’s dominion even further.

With its sleek, minimalistic look, the Split lighting series crafted by Jens Fager for De Vorm caters to the demands of design professionals looking to meet the evolving aesthetic and functional needs of modern spaces…

Blending elegance with durability, Royal Botania's 2024 collection reflects continuous refinement and offers comfort and style amidst the embrace of nature.

Modern office design emphasises comfort, productivity and collaboration. Intra lighting's Pyrymyd combines advanced lighting and acoustic panels, enhancing work environments with customisable, eco-friendly and visually appealing solutions.

With Italian design brand Lema’s In’Habit project, design becomes a way of life. Creativity, practicality and the ‘Made in Italy’ essence all merge seamlessly in one universal language, now showcased in Miami’s captivating Sunrise House

With the Thésée collection, designer David Fabbri and French lighting brand Forestier unveil a series of primitive-inspired luminaires meticulously crafted from noble materials, each piece infusing interiors with poetry and emotion…

At this past Salone, Architonic caught up with designer Robin Rizzini to explore his newest piece for Pedrali – Rizz, a sturdy yet light-looking table featuring four aluminum legs that rest elegantly in all kinds of spaces…

Due to their thoroughness, efficiency and ease of cleaning, vortex flushes are considered the most advanced flushing technology for toilets. With TwistFlush[e³], Villeroy & Boch has further developed such technology, especially for use in public

Born from BIG’s vision of a contemporary TONI Copenhagen faucet, DÉCA bridges the gap between tradition and modernity with a timeless, sculptural and versatile design that thrives in flexible settings.

Taking place this 2024 from 6–9 November, India’s first design show is set to showcase hand-picked local and international industry leaders, all while capturing the creative energy and consumer power of the world’s fifth-biggest economy.

Fully circular and made with pioneering materials, Catifa Carta is more than just a chair. It stands as a testament to Arper’s dedication to environmental responsibility, proving that creativity and sustainability can indeed coexist.

Constantly driven by innovation, electrical-installations specialist Busch-Jaeger has expanded its portfolio with a range of high-tech, user-friendly solutions that set new security standards for modern living.

The emblematic Utrecht XL armchair – designed by Gerrit Thomas Rietveld – has taken over the outdoors, bringing with it a vibrant design that maintains a distinct graphic rhythm through the juxtaposition of orthogonal components.

Introducing a new table and chair, Patricia Urquiola’s modern Trampoline collection plays with lively shapes and hues to infuse a dynamic flair to any exterior space – where boredom finds no place.

Preserving the structural integrity of its indoor counterparts, the Esosoft Outdoor system designed by Antonio Citterio enhances open-air living with its inviting warmth and visual charm, now featuring new materials.

All work and no play makes cities dull places to be. As well as inspiring joy through play, these four playgrounds set in centres of human interaction encourage communication, creativity and a connection with nature.

In time for al fresco dining season, these kitchens from around the globe offer design inspiration that will help make the most out of every meal during the long summer days to come.

Amidst the bustling rhythm of modern life and flexible working patterns, Boss Design’s focus booth Frida emerges as an oasis for reflection, comfort and tranquility.

Guided by climate-friendly principles since its inception, the wood used in EGGER chipboards has absorbed more CO₂ than is released during their production, enabling industry professionals to design sustainably without compromising on design and

From Middle Franconia to the flex-desk world: how Dauphin has further developed the Indeed swivel chair family specifically for use at shared workspaces.

These ten properties, selected from the Architonic project archive, bring their outdoor areas to life either with secondary kitchen spaces or by eliminating the barriers between outdoors and in.

These four kitchens elevate the interior design of their respective residences by taking on a central role. Featuring Markéta Bromová Architekti, Mistovia, Prior Barraclough and Ester Bruzkus Architekten.

Light plays a pivotal role in architecture, influencing mood and behaviour. From retail to hospitality, Reggiani's Mood Pro LED lighting offers versatility, adjusting environments with warmth or brightness as needed.

Living up to its ‘Made in Italy’ standard, the Heritage collection by porcelain stoneware expert Ceramiche Keope offers increased resistance and durability while capturing the visual allure, texture and narrative of the historically charged

Carefully engineered and fully adjustable, the contemporary Summa chair once again reveals Humanscale’s mission to furnish the ever-evolving workplace – all while boasting a refined, timeless aesthetic that exudes pure luxury.

Crafted for the dynamic hybrid work landscape, Humanscale’s Smart Conference chair embodies maximum adaptability and comfort. It accommodates multiple users with ease, whether they’re working from home or in the office.

It’s a perfect fit: Humanscale, expert in office furniture, joined forces with the innovative textile brand Kvadrat. Guided by eco-conscious principles, the iconic collaboration merges ergonomic technology with captivating aesthetics.

Elevating German craftsmanship, next125's iconic kitchen designs earn praise for their functional sophistication and technological innovation.

Milan Design Week hosts innovation with 'The Fireplace' designed by architect Diébédo Francis Kéré. It's a blend of modern aesthetics and traditional warmth, in the spirit of next125.

AMDL CIRCLE, the studio founded by the design legend Michele De Lucchi, has harnessed the innovative spirit and craftsmanship of Italian furniture manufacturer Mara to produce TYPO – a typology-shifting chair that celebrates serendipity.

Design meets wellness. That's the essence of Todd Bracher's collaboration with office-furniture specialist Humanscale, where form follows function in the pursuit of long-term health.

Under a fresh creative vision, Fast is set to showcase its close affinity with nature at Milan’s Salone del Mobile, unveiling new collections that highlight the increasingly blurred boundary between indoor-outdoor living.

Satelliet's evolution in hospitality introduces Originals, collaborating with designers to create unique products, expand its portfolio and embrace a sustainable approach.

GROHE SPA’S Aquatectures Installation for Milan Design Week 2024.

By separating function from facility, these four nature tourism experiences with detached structures encourage vacationers to get out of their hotel rooms and see the sites.

With ray work, Brunner, the contract furniture manufacturer from Baden, presents a universal swivel chair of astonishing simplicity. Instead of overwhelming functionality, above all it offers innovative design and maximum seating comfort – whether

At this year’s Salone del Mobile in Milan, NEFF will showcase appliances that bring both functionality and playfulness to the kitchen. Visit its Flavour District at EuroCucina or join remotely via live stream to take it all in.

The cooking journey is as significant as the outcome in the kitchen. Embracing this concept, the new NEFF Collection prioritises user experience by offering customisation and adaptability in its cutting-edge appliances.

Beyond mere illumination, light shapes environments and influences mood. With a long history, MHZ understands the importance of intelligent lighting control. Today, the company is revolutionising solar protection and privacy with cutting-edge

New smart work pods mark a digital evolution for hybrid offices.

On the south side of the city, the experimental building project Living Places Copenhagen stands as a proof of concept. Thanks to the open-mindedness and resoluteness of the partners involved, their common vision was made possible.

Make the most of Milano with our curated fair and city guides – put together by our expert team of architects and designers to make sure you know exactly what to see and where to go.

Renzo Piano's Istanbul Modern Museum becomes part of the city by embodying urban integration, combining architecture, design and Pedrali furniture to foster interconnections on a human scale.

Providing modern, versatile and ergonomically designed office furniture, PALMBERG was the clear choice to equip the NOI Techpark, a forward-thinking technological hub that envisions the work landscape of the future.

No longer confined to a closed, isolated and dimly lit area, these bathrooms are integrated into the broader domestic space. Featuring Nastia Mirzoyan, PuntoFilipino, Mesura and Balzar Arquitectos

These carefully crafted bathrooms, restrooms, powder rooms and en-suites employ the natural colour and texture of wood to fill the facilities with warmth.

Living up to its name, the Guinea armchair, designed by CMP Design for Pedrali, finds its place in the open air, along the seafront, by the pool or on a ship’s deck…

Preserving their original essence while evolving to meet modern standards, Cassina’s timeless classics remain as relevant and current than ever. The key is in continuous development, adaptation and creative thinking.   

Cassina is never shy about pushing boundaries. Its latest additions to its seating portfolio demonstrate a commitment to leading the way when it comes to comfort, innovative materials and the essence of contemporary living.

Showcasing the finest of traditional Italian craftsmanship and simultaneously embracing innovation, Cassina’s sofas mirror the brand’s dedication to comfort, function and aesthetics – a rich fusion of heritage and future-proof production.

Soft furniture enhances social skills, fostering humanity in the workplace. The Lyndon collection by Boss Design, British-made, combines comfort and style, creating inviting office spaces for productivity and social engagement.

Transforming waste into valuable circular furniture, Triboo is one step ahead in the journey towards an eco-conscious industry. Its recipe is a simple, yet radical one: less materials, less CO2, less waste.

The ever-evolving nature of collaboration demands office spaces that can adapt cleverly – for example, by incorporating the latest products from the leading contract furniture manufacturer, Brunner.

These specially selected cultural, residential and hospitality projects completed in 2023 minimise their harmful impact by taking responsibility at different stages of the building process.

These temporary pavilions, installations and public spaces use the speed, strength and structural capacity of bamboo to ensure they’re here for a good time, not a long time.

A captivating and immersive exploration of the latest trends and materials, this year’s Surface Design Show was the place to be for interior designers and architects looking to stay one step ahead in the field.

There was strength (and warmth) in numbers at this year’s Stockholm Design Week and Stockholm Furniture Fair.

These four office designs use pre-existing buildings as formgiving architectural cocoons. Featuring Leopold Banchini Architects, Fontego Architettura, HUMANSCAPE and Klaarchitectuur.

These specially selected office spaces bring employees together across expansive workplaces, aiding communication, collaboration and mental health.

On behalf of the young bathroom brand FOR, the CGI experts of Danthree Studio once again artfully bring products and brand spaces to life in a universe of their own.

Under the motto ‘Time for more’, the internationally active wood-based materials specialist based in Austria has updated its much-appreciated collection for furniture and interior design, including new planning tools.

There’s no going back; modern homes are increasingly embracing technology and automation. Belgian brand Basalte, however, proves that smart interiors don’t have to sacrifice good, sophisticated design in the process.

Whatever the project, whether inside or out, Spanish surface specialist Cosentino's versatile Dekton surfaces are guaranteed to keep working hard for 25 years.

From Missouri to Madrid, Cosentino's high-quality sustainable surfaces offer architects a wide diversity of creative and functional choices, enabling their elaborate visions to spring into reality.

Ron Arad's sculpturally spectacular Toha Tower was made possible by Cosentino's innovative ultra-compact Dekton stone, which was utilised to dramatic effect on the Tel Aviv project.

Even within tighter than usual confines, these structures prove that a building situated between two existing ones doesn't have to result in an unremarkable design. Featuring Ahmed Hossman Saafan, Notan Office, Pepe Ramirez and Iterare Arquitectura.

These recent projects use open and layered facades to protect themselves while wearing history and purpose on their sleeves. Featuring c+d Design Center, allmannwappner, PAU – Practice for Architecture and Urbanism and Wutopia Lab.

Catering to the rising interest in open-air living, Italian furniture brand Minotti has expanded its outdoor collection, introducing versatile furnishing pieces that bring personality and sophistication to a myriad of exterior settings.

Utilising collections from his collaboration with BoConcept, renowned designer Karim Rashid has brought his trademark organic fluid forms to a new residential timeshare project in London.

Nawabari, the result of a recent collaboration with BIG – Bjarke Ingels Group, is just the latest example of BoConcept's long practice of partnering with experts in the field of architecture and design.

With a track record spanning over 70 years and worldwide reach, Danish design brand BoConcept is a trusted partner for architects and specifiers serving the international contract market.

By considering the spatial needs of their co-habitants, these projects create a purposeful architectural environment to elevate their domestic experience. Featuring Nendo, Estudio Guto Requena, EKAR and Hiroyasu Imai.

These four square-edged homes and residential projects prove boxy doesn’t have to mean boring with unique and characterful takes on geometricised architecture. Featuring one-aftr, QBO3 Arquitectos, Plan:b arquitectos and WE-S architecten.

Crafting appliances that are both practical and aesthetically pleasing, Gaggenau caters to both end users and architects – a commitment that extends to the brand's services, too...

Unobtrusive yet transformative, Gaggenau’s Essential Induction explores the new meaning of luxury. A cooktop and worktop combine in a unified culinary canvas; one that captivates without screaming for attention.

Blending architectural finesse with cutting-edge technology, Gaggenau’s latest cooktop innovation becomes practically invisible in the kitchen. It’s all about embracing the essence of cooking without unnecessary distractions…

With captivating hues, geometric patterns and textures, the newest wallcovering and fabric collections by Casamance bring a range of immersive atmospheres to contemporary spaces, offering tranquillity or eye-catching maximalism…

At times, all it takes is a thoughtfully crafted sofa, bench or armchair to spark connections. Parla’s Hew seating collection embodies this concept, providing the necessary comfort and adaptability to cultivate all kinds of social interactions…

TM12 PerfectSense® Omnipore Matt – part of EGGER's Decorative Collection 24+ available from February – is a textured new surface with a natural and exquisite appearance, enabling more colour depth with its reduced reflection thanks to a matt

‘Daylight makes us aware of the spaces that we find ourselves in every day,’ says Louise Grønlund, winner of the International VELUX Award in 2006. For the 2024 edition, architecture students are again invited to submit future-focused,

With lighting as bold as their architectural concepts, these fashion-led sneaker stores run away from convention. Featuring SAKUMEISHIMA, NiiiZ Design Lab, Various Associates and Studio Animal.

When it comes to flavour, these projects from Europe and the United States don't just stick to the menu. Instead, a clever blend of materials transforms them into experiential spaces that entice patrons to linger a little longer.

The global carpet industry is on the move – in the direction of Frankfurt.

In this special edition of Team Picks, we showcase the must-see projects and articles you may have missed in 2023. Featuring projects that de-urbanise the city, a treetop walk that urbanises nature and a therapeutic chair to sit back and enjoy it

Evoking the essence of nature while embracing the technical aspects of porcelain, Italian ceramics expert Casalgrande Padana has introduced five stoneware tile collections that are as aesthetically captivating as they are practical…

Me and you and everyone we know. That was 2023.

At Heimtextil from 9 to 12 January 2024, textile innovations, materials, interior design and trends can all be experienced under one roof.

The highly anticipated second edition of the Sharjah Architecture Triennial, themed ‘The Beauty of Impermanence: An Architecture of Adaptability,’ arrives to captivate audiences until March 10, 2024.

A retrospective collation of the most popular product-referencing stories from Architonic’s magazine section. Featuring doorways, coffee tables, electric alternatives, terrazzo and cork.

These most popular project-referencing stories from Architonic’s magazine feature micro-offices, playful bathrooms and nature-set spas as well as examples of how to successfully create facade-inspired surfaces and timeless interiors.

These libraries-turned-community centres quietly go about their business, revitalising community action from East to West. Featuring Schwartz/Silver Architects, Yemail Arquitectura, 3andwich Design / He Wei Studio and KOKUYO

As the largest consumer goods fair and one of the first globally relevant design events of the year, Ambiente is also a trend seismograph. In 2024, it will focus on new workspaces – and bring designers and producers even closer together with new

Our annual review of the most popular commercial buildings and spaces in Architonic’s project database. Featuring weStudio, EFFEKT, Aaksen Responsible Aarchitecture, KAAN Architecten and Studiolada Architectes.

Danish daylight specialist VELUX has announced the jury for its prestigious International VELUX Award 2024, a daylight design competition for architecture students. Registration closes on 1 April 2024, so don't miss out. Find out more in the video…

Our annual review of the most popular new living spaces in Architonic’s project database. Featuring Child Studio, Plus One Architects, Luke Moloney Architecture, Objektor Architekti and AKZ Architectura.

In the world of work, office-based chair users suffer disproportionately from the phenomenon of LBP, or lower back pain. Luckily, part of global office brand Haworth's mission is to ensure they need not just sit back and accept it…

Workplace expert Steelcase takes the biomechanics of sitting very seriously, conducting four years of movement studies involving four different universities and 27 scientists…

With soft, ambient lighting positioned in the corners of a room, the diffused and patterned glow from these selected table lamps brings the cosy warmth we need for winter hibernation.

Bright, transparent living areas, protective balcony glazing that visually dissolves, floating gardens and energy-efficient technologies – how the ‘Stories’ timber hybrid building in Amsterdam is making sustainability history.

The sensitive refurbishment of a former grain testing warehouse on the Spandau shipping canal in Berlin revives the historic charm of the building, opening it up to contemporary use.

Four decades ago, friends Herbert Holtgreife and Heinz-Theo Ebbert played around with the idea of how to fold glass. Ever since, their company Solarlux has been optimising the light in our work and living spaces.

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 November: private and public spaces for the senses, a reimagined architecture archetype and an exclusive

While drawing inspiration from classical architecture, Forma&Cemento’s Fusto collection celebrates versatility, brutalism and the endless variations of concrete, creating a new domestic landscape of expressive forms, textures and colours.

With elegant, tailor-made bathroom products, Bette has helped Grüntuch Ernst Architekten transform one of the most unlikely places to find high-class hospitality – a former prison – into a luxury hotel.

Levelling up storage, counter space and social interaction in the open-plan, the multi-functional kitchen island performs many roles in the modern home.

Villeroy & Boch's comprehensive collections also include vibrant colour options for more lively, luxurious and engaging bathroom experiences.

These four contemporary residential projects usher their residents outside with strategic open floor plans, attractive exterior spaces and plenty of greenery.

Material innovation has become well established as a guiding principle of contemporary design. But in Eindhoven, one tried-and-tested building element in particular received not one, but multiple original modernisations.

French lighting brand Forestier leverages the natural qualities of silk with innovative manufacturing techniques to create its sculptural, gossamer-light Nebulis family of luminaires.

With both a name and a design inspired by the Japanese art form of binding with ropes, Nawabari is the product of an exciting collaboration between two Danish design giants, BoConcept and BIG. Watch the video to find out more…

Tasked with creating experiential retail spaces that attract and engage potential customers, interior designers and architects today have a range of tools at their disposal. Not least among them, shiny ones…

The simple elliptical form of an egg – and its cosy interior – has inspired designers such as Eero Saarinen, Arne Jacobsen and Eero Aarnio to create some of the most iconic chairs of the past century.

More than just bubblegum and Barbiecore, the rise of pink as a serious colour for designer interiors and surfaces has been on the (swatch) cards for years. These example projects and products explain.

The new Steelcase Karman office chair brings unparalleled levels of comfort and flexibility to the genre in a mindfully pared-back form…