Making a good design better still – Villeroy & Boch readily accepted this challenge for the re-edition of its "Architectura" system collection: The design language has been revitalized and new products and features added to the range.

The "Kata" family, which Altherr Désile Park designed for Arper in 2021, is being expanded this year. For the "Kata Chair", the design trio has applied the proven design language to a chair that can be placed at the dining, conference or work table.

Roca Group is currently revolutionizing the manufacture of ceramics in passing as it were: it’s successfully invested in developing the world’s first electric-powered tunnel kiln.

Together with the London design studio Foster + Partners, Artemide has expanded the "Ixa" luminaire series. The filigree collection is inspired by the "elegant balance" of a kinetic object.

Under the name "Nice Condo", Chris Held and Sara Graham realise creative furniture with a focus on craftsmanship and sustainability.

Spanish manufacturer Expormim is presenting new furniture this summer for extensive outdoor activities with low energy requirements. With the "Cask" chaise longue, Norm Architects are contributing a flexible fresh air version to their elegant series.

"Malvasia" is the name of a Mediterranean type of grape of ancient origin. The perforated shell of the outdoor chair with the same name designed by Francesca Lanzavecchia for the Italian manufacturer S-CAB, casts vegetative shadow patterns and offers a comfortable seat both indoors and outdoors.

A sofa with a formal idea that is so simple and captivating that you can't help but like it: The multidisciplinary designer Willo Perron has realized his idea of comfort with Knoll.

At the Salone del Mobile in Milan, Pedrali presented the new "Stiel" seating collection together with Sebastian Herkner.

Villeroy & Boch is continuing to develop its vortex flush technology and presenting an effective alternative with "TwistFlush[e³]". Available for the renewed "Architectura" collection, it meets the highest hygiene standards and is therefore relevant for both serial residential projects and heavily frequented sanitary facilities.

Working together as Estúdio Rain, Mariana Ramos and Ricardo Innecco handle the kind of projects and products that offer us new insights. In the process, they explore the very limits of various materials. In this interview, they explain what is important to them.

This spring, Basalte is expanding its sound technology portfolio. With "Rondo", the Belgian company for sophisticated home technology is presenting a collection of design speakers that can be customised in size and material to suit the setting.

"Made for life" – that’s the motto of the design for “MEDA”, a complete bathroom collection. Studio Vetica’s Peter Wirz came up with the concept for Laufen and in doing so created an all-round product.

Just in time for Milan Design Week, Paola Lenti is presenting a classic with a fresh new look: covered in weather-resistant fabrics, the iconic "LINEA" chaise longue can now also be used for relaxing outdoors.

COR and Altherr Désile Park Avenue have come up with an archetypal item of upholstered furniture that with its amorphous look and sustainable structure is firmly in line with the zeitgeist.

For the outdoor season, Gloster presents a versatile collection made from natural teak by Henrik Pedersen.

Bauwerk Parkett has developed the "Spinpark" collection together with the architecture and design studio atelier oï. Thanks to a new cutting technique, it can be used to create artistic floors made of real wood.

When Kinnarps is asked to plan an interior design project, it starts with a thorough analysis of the requirements and needs. In close cooperation with the team at ResMed, the Swedish company has developed a concept that brings joy and movement into everyday working life.

For the new “e15-Kaldewei Collection” by Stefan Diez the trio pooled their artisanal skills to create an extraordinary design.

A seat that provides truly personal support – that was the aim of Brunner, manufacturer of design furniture for the public sector, when developing one of its latest innovations: The elegant "ray work" conference swivel chair adapts to the sitter’s movements and offers maximum comfort, providing an ideal work setting.

At the Milan Design Week, Occhio is presenting the "Luna" luminaire series and is now taking the recently introduced family into a whole new universe: with "Lunanova", the German luxury lighting brand is presenting its first chandelier.

The filigree pendant lights that Paola Navone – Otto Studio has designed for Lodes appear almost weightless. For the presentation of the new "Oblò" collection, the designer also turned the Lodes showroom in Milan into a setting that draws a Mediterranean scene in terms of colours, shapes and light.

Are internationally practising designers already working with the tools of artificial intelligence? We asked Formafantasma, Relvãokellermann and Andrés Reisinger.

After the spectacular outdoor installation "Floating Reflection" at Porta Nuova last year, Ingo Maurer will be wafting with "Flowair" through the experimental cultural centre Base Milano during Milan Design Week 2024.

Rare are plots of land of such urban relevance: On Cologne’s Rudolfplatz ADO Lights illuminates the façade of a new build in a concept by ag Licht. Organically integrated into the architecture, the lighting interfaces between the office and commercial premises on the one hand and its historic neighbourhood.

Line & Raphaël combine traditional carpentry with the possibilities of 3D printing for their furniture and objects: using contemporary tools, they revitalise the art of marquetry.

This spring, Paola Lenti is presenting new patterns for the "STRAP" side table series. Using enamelling techniques, iridescent shades of green and floral shapes merge to create table tops that enliven both outoor and indoor areas.

As a pioneer of a new way of living, Rolf Benz has been offering sustainably manufactured upholstered furniture for six decades now. The “SINA” anniversary collection links the company’s beginnings to current needs for multifunctional solutions.

For the bathrooms at the Hotel Wilmina, Bette has developed customized solutions that superbly highlight the unique charm of the historical building.

Brunner continues to shape the agile world of work with an immense range of new products. In its segments for office, conference, and seminar as well as catering, the design contract furniture manufacturer comes up with solutions for modern working and living.

Stylepark is raffling off a "DRESS_CODE" outdoor lounge chair from S-CAB!

Anton Defant has attracted the attention of the design world with his Viennese thesis project entitled "Ballast". And that's not all he has to offer.

A lot has happened for the Budde design studio since it was founded four years ago. Our author Kathrin Spohr has researched the common essence of their designs and what they are planning this year.

On his Instagram account ai.furnitures, Olivier publishes AI-generated object designs that do not conform to the usual technophile style. In this interview, the Parisian photographer talks to us about artificial intelligence as a inspiration.

In a central location in Munich, Tara Bernerd & Partners connected two adjacent historic buildings to create a stylish hotel. The Rosewood Munich offers guests a modern ambience combined with a historic flair. A special highlight is the hotel’s wellness area complete with AXOR fittings.