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At Orgatec 2024, the contract furniture manufacturer presents a number of product innovations that combine sustainable design with functional solutions. The new developments primarily promote communication and collaboration in modern working

The new Interior Looks brand area is being set up in Hall 3.1 – in the centre of the design hub for interior designers, interior architects and contract furnishers.

Exploring how a new collection of office furniture designed by Humanscale integrates with ancillary spaces to enhance comfort and well-being in today’s diverse work environments.

Due to unforeseen circumstances, the VR Bank in Rothenburg was restructured into collaboration spaces. This change enhanced communication and productivity with PALMBERG's sound-insulating and adjustable furniture to meet individual needs.

Discover Mara's Italian excellence at Orgatec in Hall 6.1, Stand D050, where renowned designers like AMDL CIRCLE, Pillet, Laviani and Ziliani unveil collections that blend hidden mechanics with versatile functionality.

In support of accessibility, these booths prioritise employee health and comfort, providing supportive environments for a variety of needs. Designed with empathy, they are the hushFree booths.

Mute has renamed OmniRoom to Mute Modular, emphasising its modularity and vision for adaptable offices, while launching Mute Studio to help designers maximise the system's potential.

The Swiss-made manufacturer Lehni, specialising in bent sheet metal furniture, has masterfully crafted customised shelving systems for La Prairie’s new headquarters, showcasing modularity and problem-solving while creating a welcoming workspace.

A paradigm-shifting chair made from sustainable PaperShell marks a major advance in eco-friendly design. In this exclusive interview, Arper CEO Roberto Monti explains how its paper construction reflects the company’s commitment to sustainability.

Unlike traditional manufacturers, Aeris chairs put the well-being and comfort of the user at the centre of every design, and by integrating their ergonomic solutions, they have the opportunity to create environments that promote employee

Flexible work requires purposeful office design, and MillerKnoll’s ‘Design with Impact’ framework provides a roadmap for enhancing wellbeing, fostering community connection and adapting to change in modern workplaces.

The German manufacturer of active office furniture develops sustainable, resource-saving solutions for healthy workplaces.

Is joy at work possible? With an extensive portfolio of solutions, Steelcase empowers designers to craft spaces that boost well-being, productivity and creativity in the office, infusing a bit more joy in employee’s everyday lives…

With almost 90 fruitful years of experience under its belt, Italian furniture specialist Bonaldo now introduces ‘Executive Space’, a sleek, versatile and functional collection meticulously crafted to meet the evolving demands of the contemporary

For over four decades, Solarlux has infused light, openness and spontaneity into our spaces with bi-folding doors – award-winning systems recognised for their functional sophistication, customisation and sustainability.

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

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

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…

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.

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.

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

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.

The German manufacturer of active office furniture creates workplaces that make you want more even after the 9-to-5 marathon.

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.

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

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

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.

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…

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.

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.

The Hushoffice team is eager to present a collection of new furniture solutions that give the office more flexibility, giving employees more freedom.

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.

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.

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.

‘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,

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…

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.

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…

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

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…

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…

With its new Copenhagen headquarters, Danish architects, BIG – Bjarke Ingels Group, is setting new standards for flexible and sustainable office interiors. The newly constructed space is enhanced with BIG’s sculptural new furniture collection,

IO is the latest addition to Joe Scog's pragmatic programme of products, a classical table lamp – crafted in part using marble off-cuts rescued from the rubbish – that embodies the London-based lighting label's philosophy of sustainability.

Co-created with none other than Zaha Hadid Architects, Atlas Concorde’s new Diamond décor redefines the classic mosaic with a bold, disruptive architectural twist. It’s a best-of-both-worlds collaboration…

Nearly a century ago, a group of renowned designers met at the Cranbrook Academy of Art, paving the way for what would later become a global collective of brands poised to transform the industry and redefine Modern design...

Following the brand’s evolutionary journey, Architonic caught up with Mara at its ‘Design Landscape’ in Milan – an immersive installation shaped by a desire to stimulate the senses, inspire new expressions of furniture and forge meaningful

Leveraging years of expertise in high-quality furniture production, Wewood is casting a spotlight on Portuguese craftsmanship and contemporary, durable woodwork with the launch of its flagship store in Porto and, soon, in Lisbon.

How to adapt to the ever-changing work landscape? Rising to the challenge is Fantoni’s modular Panorama collection – a series of reconfigurable partitions and soft seating that together form a flexible, future-proof toolset specifically designed

After two years of collaboration and product development, Danish furniture brand BoConcept, along with visionary architecture office BIG / Bjarke Ingels Group, have finally revealed their new furniture collection Nawabari to the world.

With its new Nawabari collection – created in partnership with architecture office BIG – BoConcept explores creative new design territory while also staying focused on environmental impact.

Nawabari is a versatile and playful new furniture collection resulting from a Nordic collaboration that leverages the combined power of two Danish design titans, BoConcept and BIG.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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…

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.

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.

‘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…

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...

‘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.

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.

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

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 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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

Disrupting the predominance of rectilinear design, curved forms are back for good. Linteloo’s new Embrace collection perfectly embodies this resurgence, exploring smooth, flowing shapes in the pursuit of ultimate comfort.

‘It is important that people feel comfortable when they work’, says Stuttgart-based design duo jehs+laub, so no surprise that the oval lounge system, designed for the Baden-based designer contract furniture manufacturer Brunner, creates a

The unavoidable effects of ageing, combined with rising retirement ages, make workplace ergonomics more important than ever. These supportive products help keep work environments physically healthy.

Unlocking the transformative power of light, Swedish brand Zero merges functionality, technological innovation and aesthetic appeal in versatile, Scandinavian-style lighting solutions that add value to modern workspaces and more.

Specialists in partition wall, acoustic and room-in-room systems, family-owned Strähle is constantly developing new answers to the modern working world. The latest addition is Teambox…

If you’re looking for room solutions that help to improve health and well-being, then just look up – at OWActive mineral climate control ceilings.

As the hybrid model of working continues to evolve, office design specialist Hushoffice premieres the new range of HushFree acoustic pods, flexible solutions that help optimize success in this ever-changing landscape.

With a long and impactful history in furniture design, Parla combines traditional craftsmanship with modern technologies to create pieces that stand the test of time. It’s about embracing the past while anticipating a bright, promising future…

A task chair that does not need any complicated adjustments to adapt perfectly to your body? LD Seating introduces the revolutionary FollowMe chair designed by German designer Andreas Krob. You could see and try this chair for the first time last

The name Waldmann has long been associated with the principle of biodynamic lighting in healthcare, office and industrial environments – what's new is the company's orientation towards more circular principles ...

Comfortable meeting spaces are more important than ever in the modern hybrid office. With many shapes, sizes and guises from private catch-up lounge to open-plan conference area, here’s how they work.

Whether it is possible to work in a creative, concentrated and productive way in an office depends on a variety of factors. To kick off the Palmberg Intelligence Series – a three-part series presented by office furniture manufacturer Palmberg –

Designed to meet the ever-changing needs of the modern workplace, Herman Miller’s new Bound acoustic screens foster focus, flexibility and comfort – the perfect formula for a productive office space.

Versatile, adaptable and space-saving, pocket doors offer unparalleled flexibility and fluidity in modern interiors. Ermetika’s frameless sliding door, the ‘Echo’, embodies these qualities in a sleek, functional design.

BOSSE's sustainably produced Cubes help to make the open-plan office attractive again, providing comfortable spaces for flexible working in optimised climatic and acoustic conditions.

We take a look at five different interior typologies to illustrate the effectiveness of clever lighting design in all kinds of spaces.

Boss Design's SIA task chair is the British brand's most sustainable to date. Its impressive eco-credentials span the whole lifecycle, from raw-material sourcing to end-of-life disposal.

Dutch workplace accessories brand Dataflex's latest addition to its Bento range is a mobile laptop table that allows users to work ergonomically and in comfort whether at home, in the office or wherever…

Reggiani’s new Outline lighting system caters to the ever-changing demands of contemporary interiors, delivering flexibility, modularity and a sleek design that can be tailored to suit any style.

Whether at home or in the office, the chair we choose for work often has to fulfil unique – and distinctly different – functions depending on our individual needs and preferences.

More than ever before, office spaces need to offer conditions that can compete with the comforts of home, not least in terms of acoustics. With products that absorb, block and diffuse unwanted noise, Haworth is leading the charge.

Retail bank branches have dwindled in the great digital evolution. But as these evolved branches prove, by focusing on comfort, personal service and human contact, physical finance can endure.