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In their short film, Danish manufacturers BoConcept show how their products can be utilised equally well whether in a home, hospitality or office environment and give a taste of what contemporary living and work space can look like.

URBAN RIGGER®'s floating residential buildings were designed in cooperation with the Danish architectural firm Bjarke Ingels Group (BIG) to alleviate the housing shortage in the city and provide accommodation for over 70 students.

Long before the term ‘glocal’ had even been coined, Danish manufacturer BoConcept was already tailoring its designs to a wide variety of markets – supplying furniture worldwide while staying true to local sensibilities.

Architonic has acquired archdaily.com – the leading architecture platform globally – with an ambitious plan for growth, innovation and even better service.

Or not just a chair? The punchline: when it's deployed by pioneering, London-based designer Ilse Crawford, whose enviable portfolio of projects is driving a reevaluation of the very role of interior design.

TRENDOFFICE’s to-sync collection is a simple and convincing office chair series for coworking spaces and start-ups.

While certain room elements are more susceptible to the whims of fashion, walls and floors often have more permanent natures. With their METALYN tile series, however, Villeroy & Boch show that the two are not mutually exclusive, as they

With a deep understanding of materials, coupled with fine Japanese aesthetics and craftsmanship, CONDE HOUSE makes long-life furniture that honours and celebrates nature without taking it for granted.

Swedish summers are rather short. Which may be why outdoor-furniture manufacturer Skargaarden produces pieces that celebrate every precious, sun-filled moment of outdoor living.

Miami-based shade specialists TUUCI are on a mission to throw shade on the most exposed and beautiful environments in the world and you can follow the adventure in their new 2020 catalogue and in the video below.

Creative Director of hospitality company Lore Group Jacu Strauss’s latest project has taken him to Washington DC. We spoke to him about the role, how travel broadens the mind and the future of hospitality design.

Repurposing an existing structure in architecture generally signals good news for the environment. When it comes to hotels, where architects get to celebrate, rediscover and reinterpret a building’s story, it also means creating added value for

So that their captivating designs can also be enjoyed in bathrooms and spa areas, GLAMORA has developed the robust yet beautiful waterproof material GlamFusion.

For the Hotel Meliá Plaza in Valencia, architectural office Boconni Projects created an immersive, exotic parallel universe with design wallpaper by Italian manufacturer GLAMORA.

The impressive motifs and patterns of GLAMORA design wallpapers lend every project their own unique and extraordinary character.

Architectural boundaries are blurring thanks to German manufacturer SCHÜCO.

Watch now to find out how these Italians do it better!

ZÜCO may have been in business for almost a century, but that doesn’t stop the Swiss seating experts embracing the latest technology for enviable ergonomics.

For their transformation of an old watermill into a contemporary home, architectural firm McLaren.Excell utilised kitchen and bathroom fittings from iconic Danish manufacturer VOLA. Watch now!

The award-winning Corpus acoustic element, created by star designer Hadi Teherani for OWA, enriches the interior design of a company's in-house catering project.

In an increasingly urbanised world, the issue of how to create green spaces in any meaningful way is a pressing one for planners and architects. The renaissance of the roof garden might be one answer.

Decades of experience has secured German manufacturer BOSSE’s position as a pioneer of room-in-room solutions – sustainable and comfortable spaces for trouble-free communication.

The highly customisable Swing Door Slim Line from RAUMPLUS has won the German Design Award 2020 in its latest incarnation as a wing door.

With an idea that is as ingenious as it is simple, RAUMPLUS can make your television just disappear as soon as it is no longer in use.

For Bremen storage space specialists RAUMPLUS, there’s no such thing as a bad floor plan. So whether it’s a sloped ceiling, a tricky alcove or storage that goes around the corner, they have an answer.

Both inspired by and made for luxury outdoor environments, furniture by FAST puts nature at its heart. From recyclable materials to complementary style and function, products are built to preserve the beauty of the natural world.

With ‘The Art of Simplicity’, Villeroy & Boch has designed tile collections that reflect our longing for a natural retreat – and sets the stage for the things that are really important to us.

B&B Italia’s new modular seating system ‘Hybrid’ picks up where its predecessor left off – sustainable, customisable and breaking down boundaries between outside and in.

B&B Italia and Naoto Fukasawa have teamed up to create Ayana – a refined, quietly innovative outdoor collection that may leave you with a feeling of déjà-vu.

In collaboration with three international design masters, B&B Italia has come up with three distinct and compelling new lines of outdoor furniture. The only thing left to do is choose one.

Italian kitchen manufacturer SCIC has found inspiration for its latest designs in its country’s history, and, with its innovative, sustainable and forward-looking manufacturing techniques, strikes a balance between past and future.

Light on its feet, there's something bewitching about GROHE's ultra-slim Atrio Icon 3D – its very first 3D-metal-printed fitting.

A special coating technology makes the surface of GROHE Atrio faucets much harder – and its colour brilliance much longer. Here's how.

Call it reduced, call it elegant, call it eternal. Find out why GROHE embraced the circle for its Atrio collection.

Stephan Bachmann becomes Architonic’s new CEO, heading up a new, talent-filled management team.

With their new Bloom collection, Italian ceramic specialist FAP CERAMICHE is launching the largest white-body wall tile on the market, enabling surfaces that offer maximum visual continuity and fill bathrooms with personality.

As kitchens become more sociable spaces, functionally flexible and open, the island unit ceases to serve simply as furniture, taking on a more central, architecturally meaningful, space-defining role.

German bathroom manufacturer KALDEWEI has comprehensively engaged with the topic of accessibility and developed some clever solutions for the more challenging floor plan.

Print-graphics experts Arlon Graphics are moving into interiors with an architectural range of high-quality vinyl wallcoverings – spreading bubble-free creativity across both commercial and residential spaces.

With its flexible cooking and kitchen table, premium German brand next125 has created a stylish counterpoint to the technical system-furniture of today's kitchens.

With its moveable glass facades, German family-owned company SOLARLUX is blurring the lines between outside and in – seamlessly merging the outdoors with indoor living spaces.

What better way to invigorate a design classic than to rethink it for outdoor usage? Swedish brand String Furniture's iconic shelving system gets some fresh air.

Never loud and attention-grabbing but always articulate and elegant, Conde House’s carefully crafted, Made-in-Japan wood seating provides the perfect dining companion.

Inside or out? With Italian outdoor furniture manufacturer RODA’s new EDEN sofa collection this ceases to be a question, as indoor and outdoor living become one.

When it comes to hotel bathrooms, designers are increasingly blurring the lines between where the bedroom ends and the bathroom starts – resulting in a richer, more joined-up experience for the user. 

Whether in Brazil, Japan or Canada, residential bathrooms come in as many unique forms as there are unique owners, but increasingly they are united by a sense of spatial connectedness with their respective surroundings.

The DESIGN CENTER BADEN-WÜRTTEMBERG’s Focus Open jury don’t mind getting their hands dirty. Before handing over any prizes, all entries will have been not only seen but touched, tested and tried out.

It’s time for a reset. Made-in-Germany office-furniture manufacturer Palmberg has produced seven short films to encourage us to rethink the workplace. It’s time for more tolerance, more individuality and more joy in the office! (Story in German

Swiss lighting specialists REGENT LIGHTING's new rollable diffuser RUN+ finally makes uninterrupted, joint-free lighting planning possible. Nothing's going to stop us now.

Changing places – and therefore chairs – during the working day has become a completely normal thing. One particularly flexible member of the team is the OKAY.III office chair from KÖNIG + NEURATH, which automatically adapts to each of its

Traditional Danish brand FDB Møbler is experiencing a rebirth – stylishly reworking some its furniture classics from the 1950s, 60s and 70s, and giving them a 21st-century twist.

With its 37 years of experience, Danish manufacturer DALI has developed wall-mountable loudspeakers that stand firm even when subjected to vibration – so turn it up!

The complex technology behind DALI's CI Hi-FI loudspeakers delivers a smoother sound and a larger ‘sweet spot’ for the listener – with no compromise on aesthetics.

Danish loudspeaker manufacturer DALI is on a mission to convince interior designers of the value of audio products – with high-quality, easy-to-install speakers that respect a space's clean lines.

A strong brand needs a strong presentation: Premium Italian furniture brand Maxalto has transformed a Parisian townhouse into a home, with pieces from its latest collection.

The capacity of architecture to influence wellbeing finds perhaps its greatest utility in the area of healthcare, where thoughtful, empathetic design choices can have a profoundly positive effect on patients – and health professionals, too.

It is not for nothing that light is considered the fourth dimension of architecture. Lighting specialist Occhio knows all about its power, managing to enliven even cold, black concrete with its luminaire systems.

With its dynamic, contemporary workplace-furniture solutions, Berlin-based brand SYSTEM 180 tells it like it really is.

Nostalgia ain't what it used to be! CMP Design's latest collaboration with premium Italian brand Pedrali sees a reworking of classic 1960s outdoor furniture that's so much more than a simple homage.

‘Fascinating’ – this is one of the top themes at LIGHT + BUILDING 2020 in Frankfurt and focuses on the full spectrum of both current and future light and luminaire designs for every application.

The strong character and emphatically purist silhouette of the DURAVIT SensoWash® Slim shower-toilet accommodates all functions essential to comfortable and hygienic cleanliness.

DURAVIT’s newly developed ceramic glaze HygieneGlaze 2.0 for toilet and urinal eliminates germs and pathogens without the use of chemicals.

The German sanitary manufacturer DURAVIT and Philippe Starck take the shower-toilet to the next level in terms of aesthetics and functionality. Clean design for ultimate cleanliness.

The Austrian wood-based products specialist knows how to satisfy its customers – combining decades of experience with state-of-the-art technology.

Interior-architecture office Kinzo discuss their latest project in Berlin for publisher Suhrkamp, and how instagrammability is not how they gauge success

Architects are adding value to the world of work via adapted workspaces that are small on carbon liability and big on creative solutions.

Bjarke Ingels talks unobstructed views and architecture as a force for good in the latest instalment of ‘My Point of View’, Swiss sliding-window manufacturer SKY-FRAME's film series.

Atlas Concorde, the internationally renowned Italian company founded 50 years ago, have the production of high-end porcelain and wall tiles down to a fine art.

For the first time this year, Frankfurt's AMBIENTE is organising the HoReCa Academy, where luminaries from the hospitality industry will share their valuable expertise with visitors.

Italian manufacturer MINOTTI doesn’t believe you should have to sacrifice good design, quality and comfort simply because you are outside, so its outdoor collections embody the same, renowned elegance. Just sit back and relax.

The popular Leya series from Freifrau has a new sister and she’s more of the outdoor type. Anything but a couch potato, the Leyasol line is the first by Freifrau to venture outside.

It’s fair to say that most people will do the right thing if given the chance – and with their new Better Effect Index rating tool, KINNARPS, the Swedish furniture manufacturer, are putting this theory to the test.

Munich-based company OCCHIO has been revolutionising the light in our rooms for 20 years – systematically, brightly, with future-oriented technologies towards a new culture of light. And that’s only the beginning.

The landscape of third-level education is changing and, with it, its literal architectural landscape. Flexible learning requires flexible spatial solutions.

Bavarian Ceramic Facade specialists MOEDING use a very special material to achieve one of the most important tasks of architecture – creating a building’s outer shell.

Every three years, the international retail industry meets in Düsseldorf for EUROSHOP, and to make your stay as pleasant and efficient as possible, the trade fair has come up with a number of interesting services.

Every two years, LIGHT + BUILDING puts a spotlight on current lighting trends as well as the latest developments in the field of intelligent building technology. Taking place in Frankfurt from 8 to 13 March, it is, in short, a must for architects and

When it comes to environmental protection, MONTANA is a pioneer in the field – driven not by reasons of marketing, rather the company’s deeply held convictions.

In cooperation with Frame, Danish manufacturer MONTANA is calling on young designers everywhere to take part in a special design challenge.

With 40 different colours and four different depths, the ultra-flexible MONTANA storage system not only offers space for your things, but also for your personality.

With innovative, durable and attractive sanitary solutions, FRANKE WATER SYSTEMS has established itself as a reliable partner for projects in both the public and commercial sectors.

Mountain-home architecture is aiming high. Structures pitted against the elements have evolved into residences that embrace both smart design as well as their often dramatic surroundings.

This year, the Design Post showroom in Cologne – located right across the street from the fairgrounds – will be transformed with an installation by Stefan Diez for the Danish textile specialist Kvadrat.

From Agape to Moroso: For many renowned brands, Design Post in Cologne is their flagship showroom in the region. Amongst the newcomers this year are manufacturers Muuto and Emeco.

For industry professionals as well as creatives, Cologne means not only the furniture fair but also the Design Post showroom – a permanent space for inspiration and conversation away from the exhibition halls.

The UK, Pakistan and Switzerland – these are the winners of the second ‘New & Next University Competition’ at Heimtextil (7–10 January 2020).

Heimtextil celebrates its anniversary: from 7–10 January 2020, the global home textiles industry will meet for the 50th time in Frankfurt am Main. The celebrations will include numerous events as well as exhibitors who have been here since the

With the drinks market offering ever more specialist and niche products, bar owners are also increasingly trying to create unique and memorable design experiences for their customers.

To create residential properties that deliver the best-integrated experience for homeowners as well as the right aesthetic fit, the design-build and home technology communities should work together to recognise the needs of the industry. ISE 2020 is

For the first time at AMBIENTE, and under the title 'Focus on Design', light will be shone on some outstanding designs from a selected country – starting with five design studios from the rapidly developing Brazilian scene.

With its Grandera collection of subtly decorated fittings, GROHE blends seemingly conflicting elements from the ornamental era of Art Nouveau with the straight lines of Modernism to create a luxurious and technologically rich product.

For almost 60 years, porcelain stoneware manufacturer Casalgrande Padana has been investing heavily in research to extend the performance limits of ceramics in an architectural context.

In addition to innovations from the industry, Heimtextil 2020 offers the contract sector a specialist programme that makes it well worth travelling to Frankfurt to spend some time and be inspired.

What do you get if you cross a champion of Japanese craft, a 19th-century Amsterdam police station and Miles Davis?

Schoolchildren have a greater chance of excelling in architecture that excels. Our latest survey of school projects from around the globe shows how it's done.

Casual encounters can often turn out to be the most meaningful. PALMBERG's continuously reconfigurable, soft-seating system MELOUNGE is changing the face of the office meeting.

Anne Marie Commandeur of Stijlinstituut Amsterdam shares her thoughts on future trends in textiles, as well as Heimtextil’s role in guiding the future of the industry.

Textiles and fabrics represent one of the earliest forms of human technology, as well as an effective, and not to mention sustainable, architectural element. And we’re not talking curtains.

Premium contract-furniture manufacturer Kusch+Co is using design to transform traditional work cultures into something altogether more welcoming.

In addition to health and office, Kusch+Co demonstrates how seating for transport projects remains one of its enviable core competences.

With a new owner, a new look and new strategy, established German furniture brand Kusch+Co is setting its sights even higher.

At AMBIENTE in Frankfurt from 7 to 11 February 2020, architects and interior designers will not only find fresh new inspiration, they’ll find the partners they need for their future contract sector projects.

The Interior.Architecture.Hospitality LIBRARY at Heimtextil 2020 presents textile materials with a range of functional features, such as fire protection or sound insulation. In this way, it helps designers find the optimal solutions for their

Steelcase Roam is always there when you need it – from spontaneous brainstorming to bigger meetings. Because, after all, the best ideas often come at the most unexpected moment.

The sleek, unobtrusive elements of Steelcase's Flex collection make office spaces totally flexible while at the same time helping to keep them uncluttered looking.

Designers and researchers at the global office furniture manufacturer Steelcase take an empirical approach – observing the real challenges office-workers face around the world.

If you know Wonderwall Studios, you probably know these guys always go the extra mile for their woods. Always have, always will. Since 2010 they trot the globe in search of those special batches of reclaimed woods. This time, they stayed a little

With almost 140 years of fine furniture-making under its belt, it’s safe to say that Swiss manufacturer HORGENGLARUS knows a thing or two about the value of true quality craftsmanship.

With its architectural projects, German luminaire manufacturer Occhio displays how its values of quality, intelligence and uniqueness can be confidently translated into its products and lighting design.

It sometimes takes a very particular hue to create the perfect bathroom atmosphere, which is why Bette offers its products in a colour range broad enough to satisfy every taste.

Bette's floor-level shower surfaces – which integrate seamlessly with the bathroom floor – have manifold qualities, many of which are hidden behind their discreet and stylish simplicity.

The simple form and sculptural aesthetics of the BetteCraft washbasin are the result of a sensitive manual manufacturing process.

As citizens’ dealings with local government continue to move into the digital realm, town hall buildings take on a renewed significance as rhetorical, place-making devices.

Public architecture comes in many different shapes, sizes and forms – ranging from the grandiose, through the dull and functional, to the unwelcoming and even intimidating. At its best, however, it should reflect the place and people it was

Bavaria's M&K Filze has learnt a thing or two about wool in its 150-year history, not least that it can be dangerous to follow the flock. No surprise then that they’ve developed a new material in-house: Nitona, a felt product that’s ideal for

In the bustling Honduran capital of Tegucigalpa, architect of A.J. Fitness’s new premises Carlos Enamorado uses colour as a chief motivator for the gym’s clients.

Vanceva® World of Color Awards™ 2020 honours projects that most innovatively demonstrate creativity in the use of coloured laminated glass on finished buildings – both inside and out.

With its high functionality and equally high aesthetic quality, Vanceva® coloured laminated glass is helping to make the world a more colourful place.

Seating specialist FREIFRAU’s range of chairs offer unique style and comfort but also encourage you to rock out a little, and let out your inner swinger.

Guests at internationally renowned, multi-starred chef Alain Ducasse’s miX Dubai restaurant are further spoilt by upholstered furniture from premium Italian manufacturer PEDRALI.