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In this new monthly format, we bring you the must-see projects and articles you may have missed over the last four weeks on Architonic. Featured in July: adaptive reuse, wooden warmth (in more ways than one) and lots of colour.

In the ultimate quest for verticality, the new Skydoors aluminium cladding line by Oikos adds minimalism, unparalleled elegance and clean lines to contemporary entrance design.

With careful attention given to both material choices and detailing, Cbdesign’s Foglia Daybed skillfully translates the sensations evoked in nature – comfort, well-being and harmony – into a solid piece of outdoor furniture.

New is coming! The Boucle version of IKER’s Cheri chair is proof that European designers and manufacturers are implementing the principles of the New European Bauhaus. It is a concept that leaves ample space for creativity and eco-friendly design.

With its versatile new outdoor offering Lamorisse, Pedrali presents a generously voluminous cushioned seat shell nestled in a lightweight aluminium frame – perfect for patio, pool or even boat deck.

Thanks to its extensive glass panels, the German glazing specialist’s slim profiled sliding door turns the inside into the outside – without compromising on design, functionality or safety.

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

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

For his most recent collaboration with the Italian furniture powerhouse, prolific French designer Norguet came up with a seating system that is both timelessly elegant and urgently adapted to contemporary interior needs.

Inspired by the New York neighbourhood of the same name, BoConcept's Karim Rashid-designed Chelsea chair combines luxury and comfort while also helping to create more living space. Watch the video to find out more…

Serving hospitality and waiting spaces with comfort and support, MENU's Tearoom and Co Chair collections give users two more reasons not to leave…

Italian brand Arper's inviting outdoor furniture collections not only encourage us to spend more time out in the open, its commitment to sustainability also helps to create a better outdoors for us all. Watch the video to find out more…

Experience a new standard of personal hygiene with GROHE Sensia Arena. More comfortable, hygienic and soothing than using paper, the Sensia shower toilet offers innovative, personalised functions at the bush of a button – and with award-winning

The black, matt-textured PerfectSense Feelwood lacquered boards from EGGER lend this modern kitchen space in Aurach, Austria, a natural elegance while also appealing to the senses. Watch the video to learn more…

De Vorm’s newly improved Big Modular Table System is lighter, more sustainable and comes with even more custom options. All without sacrificing any of its timeless quality. Watch the video to learn more…

Live ekstraordinær with BoConcept. Available in a wide range of colours, fabrics and base formats, the Danish brand's versatile Vienna chair offers stylish seating comfort whether for work-, domestic- or hospitality spaces.

By combining a contemporary simplicity of design with moveable cushion supports, BoConcept’s Bergamo sofa’s visual lightness exudes effortless elegance and brings all-day comfort to all.

Egger’s PerfectSense Feelwood 'Range for the Senses' collection synchronises a natural texture with reproduced natural decors, creating surfaces that feel as good as they look. Watch the video to learn more.

As the lines between home, work and leisure blur, Verzelloni’s Davos sofa combines the comfort and warmth of home with the privacy and protection required in shared spaces. Watch the video to learn more.

Vola's new RS11 hands-free, hand-sanitiser dispenser is ideal for a range of contract spaces, offering the Danish brand's trademark elegance and quality, as well as a safe welcome to visitors. Watch the video to find out more...

BoConcept's Morten Georgsen-designed Kingston table and Princeton chair merge functionality and elegance, creating extraordinary spaces that are fit for a king. Watch the video and learn how to live ekstraordinær...

Open arms: Pedrali’s Blume collection by Sebastian Herkner now includes an armrest version, making it more inviting than ever before. Watch the video to find out more...

The smart, metallised solutions of Kvadrat Shade’s roller blind textiles help transform buildings into Positive Energy Buildings, reducing carbon footprints and energy costs all at once. Watch the video to find out more...

Dutch manufacturer Mosa’s new Mosa Stage tile series is perfect for high-traffic public spaces and, with its Cradle-to-Cradle Silver Certification, also supports environmentally friendly design. Watch the video to find out more...

The gentle, organic lines of BoConcept’s acorn-inspired Adelaide chair allow it to adapt both to the human form as well as to flexible modern living contexts. Watch the video to find out more...

Danish bathroom and kitchen fittings specialist Vola explores the relationship between nature, wellbeing and design, and the benefits of ‘The Danish Way of Mindful Living’...

Denmark down under. BoConcept’s contract team blends nature-inspired tones and textures with contemporary function and design at the Waterfall residential development in Sydney...

Whether dining, relaxing or focusing on work, Wagner’s W-Club chair serves space-sharing home/work places with style. Watch the video to learn more.

In the minimalist new spa of the recently refurbished Hotel Fjordgaarden in Ringkøbing, Denmark, Unidrain’s HighLine Custom drain completes the scene, by not being seen. Watch the video to find out more.

With its clamp and lightweight form, TEAM HOME, Tobias Grau’s home version of the TEAM office light, moves wherever the work is. Watch the video to see how it makes the home office work better.

Originally created for the Bavarian National Museum by designer Bernhard Dessecker, Moooi is delighted to bring the all-seeing Iconic Eyes pendant to the luxurious end of the lighting market.

Inspired by luxury European villas of the early 20th century, Italian ceramics specialist Ceramiche Keope presents its reminiscently atmospheric 9Cento collection, with six marble varieties that hark back to the period. Watch to learn more.

The versatile table luminaire JOKER by Regent Lighting provides targeted, glare-free light with manually adjustable colour temperatures – allowing people to create the lighting mood that's right for them. Watch the video to find out more.

Italian brand KRISTALIA is blowing its own trumpet about its new Palco outdoor collection – a modular system designed by Sam Hecht and Kim Colin that combines soft elements with pallet-inspired teak platforms to create super-specifiable seating for

British Lighting Designer ASTRO has introduced a versatile and striking matt black finish to both signature designs and new season innovations, making them now more specifiable than ever. Watch the video to discover more…

Danish furniture brand MENU means business. Its Norm Architects-designed Snaregade Conference Table comes in a range of high-quality materials and with optional work-friendly features such as cable tray and seat runners. Watch the video to learn

Lighting brand ZERO present HOOP: a luminaire designed by fellow-Swedish design group Front. An elliptical globe of light sits within a system of wire loops – its technology hidden to give it a magical feel. Watch the video to find out more...

No matter what your creative vision is for your next bathroom project – be it minimalist or sensually elegant – GROHE’s Perfect Match offers users a range of elements from a series of distinct design directions that allow you to create a unique

With their trademark craftsmanship, materiality and attention to detail, British Lighting Designer ASTRO, presents its new Tacoma luminaire – a versatile, sculptural design that functions in a range of architectural settings.

VORWERK’s colourful acoustic-tile range boasts not only aesthetic and functional benefits, it has strong environmental credentials, too – and with its online configurator, Vorwerk lets you create perfect flooring patterns from the comfort of your

Jess, the Dutch furniture brand that likes to combine purity of design with robust reliability, presents Jolly and Vain: A chair and table made to stand out from the crowd. Watch the video to find out more.

Ever since establishing the Arper Environmental Department 15 years ago, Arper has been at the forefront of sustainable, responsible manufacturing. Watch the video to learn more...

When it comes to sustainability, Danish tap brand VOLA walks the walk more than most, and their new Environmental Product Declarations (EPDs) highlight the company’s commitment to responsible, green manufacturing.

Whether working from home or creating workspaces that feel like home, Danish furniture brand BoConcept helps people to live, work and play.

Italian furniture brand POINTHOUSE specialises in creating products that put people’s needs front and centre every time. Watch the video to find out more.

Go large! Bavarian furniture manufacturer ZEITRAUM’s new Okito Ply Dining chair features an extra-large backrest. Welcome to extra comfort and versatility.

Dauphin’s Fiore and Stilo ES chairs provide smart, colourful solutions for modern workspaces that, more and more, look to promote sharing and flexibility. Watch to find out more…

Extraordinary architecture calls for extraordinary materials, and so, for the Compton Residential Building in London, the distinctive Ultima RT 153 brick from Randers Tegl was a natural choice.

Manufactured by Enea and designed by Estudi Manel Molina, the Noa collection is part of a contemporary version of the classic Bistro chair. Watch the video to learn more.

Who said three’s a crowd? With the new Livre armchair, Manto dining table and Bonfire table lamp, Italian furniture specialists Gallotti&Radice have added a trio of designs to their range that are all big on personality.

Great! No grate! See how Unidrain’s almost-invisible shower-drain solution HighLine makes water disappear from beneath your feet.

Kubika, the new modular seating system designed by Estudi Manel Molina for ENEA, offers myriad aesthetic design configurations. Watch the video to learn more.

Hygiene is one of the most important aspects of any bathroom – and Duravit has led the way with innovations such as touch-free controls and rimless toilets. Its new HygieneGlaze coating is just the latest game-changer.

Watch now to see how Alfredo Häberli has put more curve into international manufacturing design brand ANDREU WORLD’s game via its expanded Dado modular sofa system.

‘Live Ekstraordinær’: so says Danish furniture manufacturer BoConcept in its latest slogan. But, much loved by consumers, the brand is also a cogent and creative project partner for professionals. Who knew?!

German lighting specialist OLIGO’s unique modular-lighting system SLACK–LINE opens up a world of smart dynamic options for illuminating space.