Claire Brodka Design

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

By bridging not only commercial and cultural functions, but past and present, these four projects from different corners of the world prove that market halls have lost none of their ancient appeal. Featuring: Studio Metamorphosis, RootStudio,

At this year's fair, six Dutch furniture makers will band together for the first time in an exclusive exhibition that showcases sustainability dilemmas and invites dialogue. We get a sneak peek at what's to come.

Adaptability and timelessness are key factors in contemporary interior design. From floor-to-ceiling glass to statement lighting, we take a look at six of the style's defining elements.

These four bathrooms use unconventional colours, shapes, decor and materials to ignite the senses and spark childlike wonder. Featuring: Dyrda Fikus Architekci, Cierto Estudio, FIGR Architecture & Design and naav Studio.

Bringing the outside in isn't just one of the most prominent interior trends of the last century. For these newly opened hospitality projects, it's a way to root themselves in their local surroundings and offer guests a truly authentic stay.

Coffee tables are some of the most versatile furniture pieces in the home, changing from display cabinets to impromptu dinner tables in a matter of minutes. We take a look at different highlights from our Architonic catalogue.

In our final Architonic Live Talk at FRAMING during 3daysofdesign, Danish industrial designer Christian Troels discusses his lack of patience, the magic of physical prototyping and why creation is the source of his most existential dread.

Janine Marshall, General Manager of the independent luxury hotel in Covent Garden, discusses what sustainability looks like at a granular level and why official accreditations can't cover every aspect of the climate responsibility complex.

Milan Design Week 2023: our dear partners and friends – both long-standing and new – joined us at the DAAily bar to mark Architonic's milestone anniversary.

It's not all castles and fairy tales. Though chandeliers are often associated with their medieval origins, these examples prove that variations on the light fixture’s traditional theme can add a special shine to contemporary surroundings, too.

Once again, our painstakingly produced DAAily guides to Milan – for both fair and city – navigate you through the crowds, saving you precious time on the ground. We help you find the best products, people, and, of course, parties.

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

By employing glass doors, skylights and frameless windows, these four projects dissolve the boundary between indoor and outdoor spaces and allow the visual beauty of their courtyards to radiate throughout the home.

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.