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

On the south side of the city, the experimental building project Living Places Copenhagen stands as a proof of concept. Thanks to the open-mindedness and resoluteness of the partners involved, their common vision was made possible.

Make the most of Milano with our curated fair and city guides – put together by our expert team of architects and designers to make sure you know exactly what to see and where to go.

Renzo Piano's Istanbul Modern Museum becomes part of the city by embodying urban integration, combining architecture, design and Pedrali furniture to foster interconnections on a human scale.

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.

No longer confined to a closed, isolated and dimly lit area, these bathrooms are integrated into the broader domestic space. Featuring Nastia Mirzoyan, PuntoFilipino, Mesura and Balzar Arquitectos

These carefully crafted bathrooms, restrooms, powder rooms and en-suites employ the natural colour and texture of wood to fill the facilities with warmth.

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…

Preserving their original essence while evolving to meet modern standards, Cassina’s timeless classics remain as relevant and current than ever. The key is in continuous development, adaptation and creative thinking.   

Cassina is never shy about pushing boundaries. Its latest additions to its seating portfolio demonstrate a commitment to leading the way when it comes to comfort, innovative materials and the essence of contemporary living.

Showcasing the finest of traditional Italian craftsmanship and simultaneously embracing innovation, Cassina’s sofas mirror the brand’s dedication to comfort, function and aesthetics – a rich fusion of heritage and future-proof production.

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.

Transforming waste into valuable circular furniture, Triboo is one step ahead in the journey towards an eco-conscious industry. Its recipe is a simple, yet radical one: less materials, less CO2, less waste.

The ever-evolving nature of collaboration demands office spaces that can adapt cleverly – for example, by incorporating the latest products from the leading contract furniture manufacturer, Brunner.

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.

These temporary pavilions, installations and public spaces use the speed, strength and structural capacity of bamboo to ensure they’re here for a good time, not a long time.

A captivating and immersive exploration of the latest trends and materials, this year’s Surface Design Show was the place to be for interior designers and architects looking to stay one step ahead in the field.

There was strength (and warmth) in numbers at this year’s Stockholm Design Week and Stockholm Furniture Fair.

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.

Even within tighter than usual confines, these structures prove that a building situated between two existing ones doesn't have to result in an unremarkable design. Featuring Ahmed Hossman Saafan, Notan Office, Pepe Ramirez and Iterare Arquitectura.

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.

Catering to the rising interest in open-air living, Italian furniture brand Minotti has expanded its outdoor collection, introducing versatile furnishing pieces that bring personality and sophistication to a myriad of exterior settings.

Utilising collections from his collaboration with BoConcept, renowned designer Karim Rashid has brought his trademark organic fluid forms to a new residential timeshare project in London.

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.

With a track record spanning over 70 years and worldwide reach, Danish design brand BoConcept is a trusted partner for architects and specifiers serving the international contract market.

By considering the spatial needs of their co-habitants, these projects create a purposeful architectural environment to elevate their domestic experience. Featuring Nendo, Estudio Guto Requena, EKAR and Hiroyasu Imai.

These four square-edged homes and residential projects prove boxy doesn’t have to mean boring with unique and characterful takes on geometricised architecture. Featuring one-aftr, QBO3 Arquitectos, Plan:b arquitectos and WE-S architecten.

Crafting appliances that are both practical and aesthetically pleasing, Gaggenau caters to both end users and architects – a commitment that extends to the brand's services, too...

Unobtrusive yet transformative, Gaggenau’s Essential Induction explores the new meaning of luxury. A cooktop and worktop combine in a unified culinary canvas; one that captivates without screaming for attention.

Blending architectural finesse with cutting-edge technology, Gaggenau’s latest cooktop innovation becomes practically invisible in the kitchen. It’s all about embracing the essence of cooking without unnecessary distractions…

With captivating hues, geometric patterns and textures, the newest wallcovering and fabric collections by Casamance bring a range of immersive atmospheres to contemporary spaces, offering tranquillity or eye-catching maximalism…

At times, all it takes is a thoughtfully crafted sofa, bench or armchair to spark connections. Parla’s Hew seating collection embodies this concept, providing the necessary comfort and adaptability to cultivate all kinds of social interactions…

TM12 PerfectSense® Omnipore Matt – part of EGGER's Decorative Collection 24+ available from February – is a textured new surface with a natural and exquisite appearance, enabling more colour depth with its reduced reflection thanks to a matt

‘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,

With lighting as bold as their architectural concepts, these fashion-led sneaker stores run away from convention. Featuring SAKUMEISHIMA, NiiiZ Design Lab, Various Associates and Studio Animal.

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.

The global carpet industry is on the move – in the direction of Frankfurt.

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…

Me and you and everyone we know. That was 2023.

At Heimtextil from 9 to 12 January 2024, textile innovations, materials, interior design and trends can all be experienced under one roof.

The highly anticipated second edition of the Sharjah Architecture Triennial, themed ‘The Beauty of Impermanence: An Architecture of Adaptability,’ arrives to captivate audiences until March 10, 2024.

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.

These libraries-turned-community centres quietly go about their business, revitalising community action from East to West. Featuring Schwartz/Silver Architects, Yemail Arquitectura, 3andwich Design / He Wei Studio and KOKUYO

As the largest consumer goods fair and one of the first globally relevant design events of the year, Ambiente is also a trend seismograph. In 2024, it will focus on new workspaces – and bring designers and producers even closer together with new

Our annual review of the most popular commercial buildings and spaces in Architonic’s project database. Featuring weStudio, EFFEKT, Aaksen Responsible Aarchitecture, KAAN Architecten and Studiolada Architectes.

Danish daylight specialist VELUX has announced the jury for its prestigious International VELUX Award 2024, a daylight design competition for architecture students. Registration closes on 1 April 2024, so don't miss out. Find out more in the video…

Our annual review of the most popular new living spaces in Architonic’s project database. Featuring Child Studio, Plus One Architects, Luke Moloney Architecture, Objektor Architekti and AKZ Architectura.

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…

With soft, ambient lighting positioned in the corners of a room, the diffused and patterned glow from these selected table lamps brings the cosy warmth we need for winter hibernation.

Bright, transparent living areas, protective balcony glazing that visually dissolves, floating gardens and energy-efficient technologies – how the ‘Stories’ timber hybrid building in Amsterdam is making sustainability history.

The sensitive refurbishment of a former grain testing warehouse on the Spandau shipping canal in Berlin revives the historic charm of the building, opening it up to contemporary use.

Four decades ago, friends Herbert Holtgreife and Heinz-Theo Ebbert played around with the idea of how to fold glass. Ever since, their company Solarlux has been optimising the light in our work and living spaces.

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

While drawing inspiration from classical architecture, Forma&Cemento’s Fusto collection celebrates versatility, brutalism and the endless variations of concrete, creating a new domestic landscape of expressive forms, textures and colours.

With elegant, tailor-made bathroom products, Bette has helped Grüntuch Ernst Architekten transform one of the most unlikely places to find high-class hospitality – a former prison – into a luxury hotel.

Levelling up storage, counter space and social interaction in the open-plan, the multi-functional kitchen island performs many roles in the modern home.

Villeroy & Boch's comprehensive collections also include vibrant colour options for more lively, luxurious and engaging bathroom experiences.

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.

French lighting brand Forestier leverages the natural qualities of silk with innovative manufacturing techniques to create its sculptural, gossamer-light Nebulis family of luminaires.

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…

Tasked with creating experiential retail spaces that attract and engage potential customers, interior designers and architects today have a range of tools at their disposal. Not least among them, shiny ones…

The simple elliptical form of an egg – and its cosy interior – has inspired designers such as Eero Saarinen, Arne Jacobsen and Eero Aarnio to create some of the most iconic chairs of the past century.

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,

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

Danish brand Unidrain's new Reframe pedal bin brings a multitude of user-friendly features and functions to the bathroom and, available in five finishes, fits into any design scheme. Find out more in the video…

Taking the stress out of getting dressed, these helpful storage elements for wardrobes and walk-ins pull out, fold down and light up to enable easy organisation, putting the fun back into dressing up.

TOURS, TALKS & TOURS, LIBRARY TOURS and LIVE TALKS, big questions and clear answers as well as an elaborately presented material library: This is how you can keep track at the international marketplace for home and contract textiles…

For the upcoming edition in January, Heimtextil is adding an important new product segment, with textile floor coverings this year getting their very own stage.

This coming January, the international trade fair for home and contract textiles Heimtextil will address a style-defining ecological change in the sector with Heimtextil Trends 24/25.

These gentle but intelligent lighting arrangements bring comfort and relaxation to hospitality spaces, shutting away the outside world and helping guests focus on themselves and each other.

Sitting down with imm cologne creative director Dick Spierenburg on the fair's 2024 theme of ‘Connecting Communities’ in a changing landscape and why the trade fair is returning to its January date...

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.

With sustainable materials and joyful colour palettes, this curated selection of artistically formed glass products and the unique interiors they serve is exactly what designers are looking for.

In its anniversary year of 2023, Villeroy & Boch is rounding off its holistic range of bathroom products with a new product segment…

A model of success: In Mettlach, right on the frontiers of Germany, France and Luxembourg, Villeroy & Boch brings together all the expertise of its outstanding production network.

An inventive spirit, friendship and even a love story lie behind the enduring success of the Villeroy & Boch brand…

These high-performance yet fuss-free shower controls create intuitive one-stop-shop relaxation stations, boosting users’ hygiene and wellness in one.

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...

Keeping up-to-date with the latest trends, wood-based panel expert EGGER's rolling Decorative Collection 24+, available from February 2024, includes new additions to the brand's synchronised pore surfaces range such as ST40 Feelwood Oakgrain. Learn

These water-adjacent homes of varying size use different architectural techniques to flood their interiors with the calming sights and sounds of lake and sea.

The third edition of Switzerland's largest design event brought together emerging talent and established names for an investigation into circularity, place-making and contemporary design practice.

Either to show off their quality construction, for easy end-of-life disassembly, to increase their functionality or simply just for the aesthetic, these brave seating ranges bare all.

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 October: architecture that reinvents itself, the future of materials and spaces to cosy up in during the

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,

Priorities shift all the time in design, and today, it’s all about comfort, flexibility, indoor-outdoor living and space optimisation. Subtly updating its signature furniture to cater to modern needs, Flou is certainly not afraid of change…

These recent examples of composed bathroom storage setups help their users create the luxury bathroom look they want, whilst keeping their most personal secrets hidden.

True icons in FDB Møbler’s repertoire, the J80 & J81 chairs designed by Jørgen Bækmark have endured across eras since the 1950s. Elegant and functional, they can complement any interior, whether standing alone or joining their mates at the

A soft sculpture that can be mixed and matched as needed, Edra’s On the Rocks sofa brings unparalleled comfort and design freedom. It all started when nature inspired Francesco Binfaré almost 20 years ago…

More sky bar than coffee house, the DS-265 Coco armchair by de Sede stands for casual cosiness – a relaxed retreat that reflects the spirit of its Vienna-based designer, Sven Dogs.

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

These four saunas combine natural locations and thermo-climatic architecture to lower stress levels by raising body temperature, all as part of a rounded wellness regime.

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.

‘Less is more,’ we often hear. Finding beauty in simplicity, designer Alain Gilles blends straight lines with gentle curves in his Re-Form tables for Wewood – a trio of solid, robust volumes adaptable for modular use or as standalone pieces.

Whether for storing cherished items or simply serving as multi-use furniture, sideboards are essential companions in the home. Wewood’s Brutalist sideboard, designed by Erno Dierckx, combines such functionality with a raw, clean design.

Leaves aren't the only things changing. October was packed with industry gatherings to discuss new ways to tackle our shared future – while we proudly launched our new DAAily insights tool, which will help fuel yours.

Until now, there had only really been one major element missing from Freifrau's portfolio, namely a modular sofa – a gap now filled by the Mia system, designed by award-winning young Berlin-based designer Ilja Huber.

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

The world's climate emergency, as well as rocketing energy costs, means more sustainable and energy-efficient approaches to building are no longer just an option but rather a necessity.

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.

Originally designed as a way to harness the healing power of nature, the features of Adirondack chairs are still used by furniture manufacturers and designers to encourage relaxation.

Two of the main protagonists of Minotti's 2023 Collection, the Dylan seating system and the Raphael family of seats are at home across a variety of interior landscapes, working both individually as well as in combination with one another.

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.

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.