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With its organic, nature-inspired lines and contemporary graphics, the Bice chair from Italian furniture specialists Miniforms fits perfectly in a variety of spaces, where its characterful design packs a serious punch.

A recent case study in Leolux LX's homebase of Venlo shows how projects can incorporate durability as well as an elegant combination of function and comfort by choosing from the brand's catalogue.

By outfitting public-facing spaces with Leolux LX designs, hotels, restaurants, theatres and bars can greet visitors with sculptural, organic shapes that create an inviting environment in any context.

With its wide variety of durable and aesthetically diverse products, Leolux LX offers architects and designers a multitude of options for furnishing luxurious and sustainable spaces.

Known for a seamless combination of high-end ergonomics and timeless design, German office expert Sedus presents the latest addition to its arsenal of user-centric office chairs at this year's ORGATEC.

Reflecting on the designer's relationship with material experimentation, Tom Dixon's TWENTY exhibition showcases some of his known and unknown designs, while looking forward to the next chapter.

This year, Dutch Design Week (DDW) comes to you with fresh ideas for now for the relevant issues of tomorrow, from Saturday 22 until Sunday 30 October. DDW is a festival that shines a spotlight on the design of the future for the future of design.

The energy crisis, energetic thinking on sustainability and the power of lighting design.

Cassina Pro adapts the brand's most well-known pieces to new environments – and complements them with contemporary designs.

Cassina Pro delivers one of the largest collections of iconic designs specified for public use: from lobbies, lounges and restaurants to waiting rooms and the workplace.

For the first time, the Italian manufacturer will showcase its collection for public spaces in person – filled with iconic mid-century designs and new pieces repurposed for the hospitality and workplace sector.

In a new white paper, fittings brand AXOR gets to the bottom of the changing concept of luxury. Tristan Auer translates the paper's findings into a cinematic concept bathroom.

The German luxury fittings manufacturer’s most iconic bathroom series is a fitting archetype that suits a wide variety of interior styles – even more in its new finishes and product variants.

Optimised processes, digital experiences and human opportunities: at first glance, there's hardly a product that could seem more analogue than a traditionally manufactured chair, table or cabinet. And yet there is now a lot of data in the virtual

With its suite of modular luxury kitchen appliances and specified tools for architects and designers, the global brand eases planning processes through timeless aesthetics and a team of experts.

We ask a lot of the contemporary kitchen worktop, but with so many materials claiming to tick all the boxes from durability and hygiene to a simple install, it’s hard to see the wood for the quartz.

Brooklyn-based lighting brand Trella's design ethos is one driven by craft and material, as well as close creative collaboration between designers, craftspeople and the client, too.

A new dimension for bedrooms with the Nelson collection by Bonaldo: an entire range of products for an environment imbued with Bonaldo style.

From pre-school to post-diploma, these US schools are building for the future, educating students into creative, innovative free-thinkers, ready to lead the technological revolution.

Cultural monument meets living space: In Düsseldorf, five penthouses were built onto the roof of a historical bunker. Licht im Raum set the scene for the luxurious homes within.

Young French toilet specialist Trone is aiming to bring the humble toilet bowl up to date, by giving it the same level of style and design considerations afforded to other bathroom fixtures.

Danish design is defined by a holistic and harmonious approach that is embodied in the iconic products of tap manufacturer VOLA.

Dining tables are not just where we eat. In near constant use, they are the control room of the home. Where meetings are held, homework is helped and bills are paid, they hold life together.

For Noah Living's first two creations, the Noah Sofa and Noah Bed, an uncomplicated design language creates comfortable, adaptable and sustainable no-fuss furniture.

With customisable elements combining to form versatile versions of sculptural distinction, Riflessi's Sabino table adds individual style and function to personal living spaces.

Increasing the inclusivity of high-grade design, Minotti's 2022 Collection is now brought to life inside a virtual Minotti Pavilion, open and accessible for digital visitors worldwide.

Versatile products and design solutions by the wood-based materials specialist enable the planning of stylistically transient yet sustainable spaces for the future.

With the beauty, experience and increased brand confidence of ageing, Ritzwell's 30th-anniversary achievements and editions epitomise the traditional Japanese concept of Furubi.

Vibieffe presents a new elegant collection during the Milano Design week 2022.

The first installment of the raumplus Intelligence Series – three consecutive features sponsored by the German manufacturer –, has design expert Tansy Kaschak take a look at how individuals and hotels around the globe are tackling compact living

In 2023, imm cologne will take place in June instead of its traditional date in January. Watch the video to find out more about the new Spring Edition of the iconic German fair…

With the hybrid working model already embedded in organisations’ cultures and operations, the one thing we can predict for sure is fluctuating office occupancies.

KeraTwin facades from Agrob Buchtal are highly customisable. This makes them attractive and offers solutions, even for challenging projects.

Divided into 12 separate design districts, London Design Festival’s key theme of identity was explored in these installations, exhibitions and workshops from the trail.

Under the motto 'create transitions', wood-based materials specialist EGGER's creative solutions show how interior design can facilitate contemporary living processes while shaping the future.

The latest collaboration between Italian lighting expert Flos and the Spanish designer looks toward nature to redefine a medieval icon – resulting in a contemporary fixture for the ages.

Exclusive materials, a balanced design, smart details, and the sustainable use of resources are the hallmarks for all products in the new Arkta furniture range.

Danish design tradition represents values of quality, longevity, sustainability and respect, all of which are also to be found in the products of tap brand VOLA. Watch the video to discover more…

João Tiago Aguiar of João Tiago Aguiar Arquitectos explains his affinity with using three-dimensional ceramics to create surfaces which 'bring interiors to life.' Watch the video to hear more…

Behind schedule, the Hotel Astoria in De Haan, Belgium, turned to Unilin's quick-application, ecological and impact-resistant MDF Clicwall panels to get its stylish redevelopment back on track.

Both an aesthetic and ergonomic balance between modern workplace typologies, Mara's Icon office chair brings the comfort of home into work.

Dori Sadan of m-i-r-a explains his priority when designing a project's materiality: 'We address the bones of the space first, the surfaces.' Watch the video to hear more…

A sombre London Design Festival reflects on the city’s creative history for design and making, while sharing a positive look into the future.

For its Ilot Queyries apartment complex in Bordeaux, architects MVRDV utilised custom-made ceramic tiles from Agrob Buchtal to realise the project's unique form.

Nayra Iglesias of In Out Studio explains their design process: 'We introduce a sensory diagram.' Then the architects add materiality to layer the experience. Learn more about it here…

By showcasing its annual collection in four individual settings, Flou creates stories with its product highlights and positions its furniture designs within the larger context of spontaneity and well-being.

In an environment where energy is becoming ever more precious, Hager's product innovations make sure that none of it gets lost by optimising processes and thinking ahead.

Sofas, beds, armchairs: valuable objects, the result of the encounter between innovation and 100% Made in Italy craftsmanship.

Minotti's collaboration with Japanese/Scandinavian design duo Inoda+Sveje gives its 2022 Collection a distinctive style, combining the traditional aesthetics and art of wood sanding, typical of the designers' countries of origin.

To communicate the immersive, holistic atmospheres created by Minotti's 2022 Collection at Salone Del Mobile.Milano, the Italian furniture manufacturer invites visitors to step into a virtual pavilion.

Celebrating 1970s and mid-century style, as well as a 25-year collaboration with Rodolfo Dordoni, Minotti's 2022 Collection takes inspiration from the past to launch the new modular and adaptive designs for the future.

Green is the colour of life, but is it possible to combine its references to organic environments and rich luxury in high-end interior surfaces? These green-lit hospitality spaces show how it’s done.

Design. Precise craftsmanship. Ergonomics. The three pillars that together make up the products of the Czech family company LD Seating.

On a quest to improve comfort without sacrificing design, Edra combines careful scientific material and medical research with a passion for sitting and relaxation.

From 2 to 6 October, Light + Building Autumn Edition will once again educate and empower the world’s design and construction industries with the latest insights into modern trends and technology.

Moving from January to June for its 2023 edition, imm cologne is repositioning itself. And not just in terms of scheduling. Architonic discusses the opportunities and challenges with its creative director.

With many eco-friendly cement alternatives racing through to market, the concrete revolution could be here to stay. These examples highlight the advantages of the age-old, but on-trend, material.

OBJECT CARPET's latest RUGX collection fits made-to-measure creative freedom, freeing architects and designers from the confines of size, shape and colour in the flooring choices.

In the first installment of the Bette Intelligence Series – three consecutive features sponsored by the German bathroom specialist –, multidisciplinary journalist and sustainability expert Tansy Kaschak takes a look at the contemporary hotel

Time will always move on, but as B&B Italia shows with the re-release of evolved versions of a series of design icons from the 20th century, there's still space for the old guard.

As an eponymous bathroom fixture, bathtubs use the most space, but get used the least. These designer bathtubs offer both comfort and character, beyond simple sanitaryware.

With its international competition, the Italian doorway specialist is seeking to support the architectural culture of entrance spaces by encouraging experimentation and promoting awareness.

The feel-good factor: With the Moody and Eddy carpets from its RUGX collection, OBJECT CARPET opens up a world of design scope, high-quality haptics and maximum charisma. Find out more in the video…

Combining Kyoto culture is blended with contemporary crafts at the Hotel Okura Kyoto Okazaki Bettei, populating its tranquil, natural spaces with well-crafted furniture from Ritzwell.

Italian brand Veneta Cucine has been helping to shape our kitchens for 55 years, and today continues to respond to the challenges of designing for post-pandemic domestic spaces.

As we return to the office, how we view the workplace has changed. Dauphin is responding to our desire for collegial togetherness with furniture that creates comfortable and relaxed office environments which complement rather than compete with the

These colourful, sustainable and environmental multi-storey co-living projects make high-rise living friendly again.

Martin Postler of innovationist industrial-design studio PostlerFerguson reminds us of the challenges to, and the potential for, the design industry adopting a truly circular economy.

The current winning projects of the ICONIC AWARDS 2022: Innovative Architecture show that architecture can make a significant contribution to social stability and a more climate-friendly way of life.

Children first, society says. But this often isn’t the case when it comes to interior design choices. Adaptable, child-centred design makes a supportive, creative world, built just for them.

This year's Decorex interior design show from 9 to 12 October at Olympia London puts a strong emphasis on the joys of physical interaction and the immersive experience…

DESIGNWEEK – the joint showroom event of the eight most renowned German interior brands will take place this year from 25 September to 2 October.

Coinciding this year with host city Valencia celebrating the title of World Design City 2022, Feria Hábitat is back bigger than ever from 20 to 23 September, showcasing all the best of Spanish furniture design.

Energetic designer Patrick Norguet asks an evolving furniture industry to carefully balance history with its future: 'The acceleration of the world has changed.' Watch the video for more…

Cattelan Italia's versatile collections respond to the increasing contemporary demand for our home and work spaces to potentially perform a variety of different functions at once.

Cattelan Italia has been offering customisation services throughout its 40-year history, making it well placed to serve a contemporary global market that celebrates the individual.

The sustainable, tactile materials and nature-inspired shapes of its 2022 collection help furniture brand Cattelan Italia to create the cosy comfort and functionality required of today's interiors.

The Xcut and Xcross floor-standing washstands by Alape have an open design that combines aesthetics with precise manufacturing.

Choosing the right mirror can be as curiously confusing as falling through the looking glass. Here’s what to look for, when looking at mirrors.

India Mahdavi explains the use of furniture beyond the functional: 'I use furniture architecturally as a main identifying element.' Watch the video to hear what else she has to say…

This year, the top prizes at Eastman’s Vanceva® World of Color Awards™ go to buildings that may not share many formative qualities upon first glance, but are all alike in their distinguished use of vibrant structural elements.

Nipa Doshi and Jonathan Levien of Doshi Levien discuss the future of furniture: 'An environment rich in materiality and colour is more fun and experimental.' Watch the video for more…

The calming and minimalist Japandi-inspired aesthetic of Glamora's Komorebi Collection not only supports wellbeing, it's eco-friendly, too.

When it came to specifying wallcoverings for the Eala Luxury Spa in Italy, architect Marco Savorgnani chose Glamora to help him create a unique design story for its guests.

With its variety of rich and expressive designs, the Divina Collection from Italian wallcoverings expert Glamora brings an evocative sense of sophistication to high-end interiors.

Luke Pearson and Tom Lloyd of innovation-led studio Pearson Lloyd talk design circularity, the aesthetics of sustainability and why they hate the term 'form factor'.

Driven by technology and a commitment to sustainable manufacturing processes, Polish brand Labra sees light as a material for sculpting atmosphere, not just illuminating space.

Bauwerk Parquet outfits a rather unusual building with warm wooden floors: The Casa Sant'Agnese, a refuge for the sisters of a Catholic religious order.

What is the essence of a culture and how best to depict it? For their new textile collection, Hadi Teherani and Camilla D. Fischbacher looked for traces in their shared Persian homeland...

With five days of illuminating industry information from 2 to 6 October, Light + Building 2022 will enlighten visitors on the latest trends and innovations in smart city urban lighting systems.

OWA launches new Humancare generation. Acoustics & hygiene in perfect harmony.

At this year's Light + Building in Frankfurt from 2 to 6 October, Hager will present its energy solutions for built projects across all shapes, sizes and functions – helping industry professionals plan a more efficient future.

Right next to an imposing mountain wall in the Austrian Alps, a brand-new construction has risen from the ground; a building concept which offers a whole range of solutions to contemporary living demands.

In conversation with iconic Danish tap manufacturer VOLA, architect Regina Schineis of hiendl_schineis architekten talks about inspiration, goals and materials, as well as what makes VOLA an ideal partner. Learn more in the video…

Hanne Willmann's Nana chair for Freifrau is part of a collection that transfers the gesture of a warm embrace into a sofa and loveseat.

'Willa Nordic created a completely unique home with a fantastic location on the beach totally according to the customer's wishes and the architect's intentions.'

Housing multiple sleep aids or remaining peacefully clear, these captivating nighttime companions bookend a good night’s sleep with great looks and excellent service.

Understated sophistication is the name of the game for German luxury appliance manufacturer Gaggenau – that's as true for the company's streamlined, durable kitchen products as it is for their commitment to quality and sustainability.

The new on-trend gradation and natural patterns deliver a beautiful balance between practicality and creativity by tailoring light and shadow, forming a diffusion of light or creating privacy.

When Maaemo – a three-star Michelin restaurant in Oslo's trendy Barcode neighbourhood – tasked Norwegian firm Radius Design with updating its interiors, Swedish furniture brand Fogia was the company's first choice. We take a look inside the

Without unseemly mechanical attachments, Bekon-Koralle's X88 Free invisible walk-in shower system opens the door to pure bathroom minimalism.

More than just cookware and food storage, kitchens hold all manner of essential household items. Here’s how to keep on top of it all, with places for everything, and everything in its place.

With a special limited edition, the Italian brand has reinvented Achille and Pier Giacomo Castiglioni's iconic 1962 design in time for its 60th birthday.

At this year's Salone del Mobile, the Italian manufacturer introduced versatile new design forms, colours and systems that evolve and grow along with our ever increasing need for flexible living solutions.

Global Design Agenda's Sustainability Design Week speakers stress the need to design and build sustainable cities for survival.

Dauphin's Atelier series is an adaptable workplace seating range that combines comfort with solitary focus, collaboration, communication and restful retreat. Watch the video to learn more…

With their latest addition to an already substantial repertoire of soundproofing solutions, the global workspace specialist ensures that workers can be productive and stress-free no matter the office layout.

When faced with the question of how to maximise views and facade aesthetics without compromising on important safety or insulation issues for Amsterdam's otherworldly 'Valley' project, the planners turned to glass expert Solarlux for answers.

We take a look at hair salons from Japan and Sweden whose interiors venture far beyond the traditional boundaries of Scandinavian minimalism and Japanese wabi-sabi.

Discover how a loft project in Zurich’s city centre smoothly transitioned between the manufacturer’s luxury designs – giving the space a sustainable, modern refresh.

In the centre of Zurich, a renovation project celebrates its location's industrial past while also consciously focusing on sustainability, quality and continuity…

Sustainability is in vogue, but how can sustainable activities be distinguished from greenwashing and, above all, what really counts? Here we present a conversation with Mathias Seiler, head of design and marketing at Girsberger, about sustainability

These stylish home gym products allow users to exercise in the privacy of their own homes, without bulking out the interior.

As sanitary spaces become more recreational, what will the future hold for bathroom design? Luxury bathroom fittings manufacturer AXOR asks Hadi Teherani to provide the answer: individual.

With a special focus on recyclable materials and ease of assembly, the manufacturer's latest collaboration with DIEZ OFFICE proposes a futuristic solution to office storage.

Michele Cazzaniga and Antonio Pagliarulo of CMP Design took to the DAAily bar Live Talk stage during Milan Design Week to explain how conviviality and friendship influence their work at every stage.

The new NOA outdoor living centre in Belgium offers boundless inspiration for the realisation of creative outdoor concepts, thanks to the collaboration of 24 high-end outdoor-living brands. Watch the video to find out more…

The results of AZURE’s 12th annual AZ Awards are here!

Milanese design duo Calvi Brambilla discuss the process behind their architecturally impressive fair stands at the DAAily bar during Milan Design Week.

These fitness fanatical office spaces make it easy for employees to build more exercise into their schedules — without working too hard.