FEATURED A rooftop view of Munich12/4/2019With its sophisticated construction and well-thought-out distribution of light, a roof extension in Maxvorstadt, Munich impressed the jury of the Velux Architects' Competition.
FEATURED Oriental carpet 2.012/3/2019Whether woven or not, oriental carpets are always testimony to time-worn skills, the nature they are based on, and intricate artisanship. This is exactly the right recipe for a successful product in the digital age.
SUSTAINABILITY Concrete shame12/3/20193D-printed clay walls and roofs made of cork: Why architects are building the future with more than just concrete. Plus: six current projects that set the tone.
FEATURED Made to last forever12/2/2019Mosa tiles are aesthetic natural products that are timeless, sustainable, and suitable for all manner of uses. The Maastricht-based company also supports designers and builders with digital design services and tailor-made project support.
SUSTAINABILITY Revealing alternatives12/2/2019Dutch architecture firm “The Way We Build” focuses on sustainable building and renovation – Farah Agarwal and Arjen Aarnoudse aim to realise projects that score points for both materials and aesthetics.
INTERVIEWS Lock without a key11/29/2019BIG Ideas is architecture firm BIG’s technology think tank. We talked to Jakob Lange, Partner at BIG and Head of BIG Ideas, about their latest project, the smart lock Friday.
SUSTAINABILITY More than a fashion fair11/28/2019Neonyt has taken up the cause of presenting “sustainable fashion” in all its forms. In January the “Fashion Hub” opens its doors for the third time in Berlin.
SUSTAINABILITY The joy of meeting again11/27/2019Countless materials, products and processes prove: The circular economy is not only ecological correct, but also aesthetically valuable.
SUSTAINABILITY A revolutionary toilet11/26/2019The solution to a global problem could be a new toilet bowl developed by Vienna-based studio EOOS.
FEATURED Under the Floating Dome of the Louvre11/26/2019The Louvre Abu Dhabi by Jean Nouvel is an architectural work of art in its own right. Artemide technology ensures the art displayed is shown in the best possible light.
FEATURED Freifrau in motion11/25/2019Surprisingly different and comfortably casual – the chairs by Freifrau are pleasing to the eye with their organic shapes and individual designs. Now, the duo of Hoffmann and Kahleyss are bringing some added oomph – quite literally – to the “Leya” collection.
FEATURED Luxurious quality, industrial charm11/24/2019With “Steel19” Alape has created a vanity unit for small bathrooms whose functionality is reflected in its precise design.
STYLEPARK HEIMTEXTIL Emotions and individuals11/22/2019Anne Marie Commandeur, Director of Stijlinstituut Amsterdam, is responsible for the Trend Space at Heimtextil 2020. She tells us why “identity” is the slogan of the hour.
FEATURED Forest light in the recess hall11/21/2019Daylight has a fundamental role to play at the new “Hessenwaldschule” (Forest School of Hessen) in Weiterstadt. Its building has now been honored with 3rd prize at the 2019 Velux architecture competition.
SUSTAINABILITY On water and in the air11/20/2019Polluted water, contaminated air – two of the most serious forms of environmental impact worldwide. Designers and architects are attempting to provide relief through sustainable approaches.
SUSTAINABILITY Designs from nature11/19/2019Seaweed, sunflowers and salt – with the aim of sparing the environment, designers are increasingly experimenting with natural materials. And suddenly nature is making a comeback as a source of raw materials.
FEATURED Second life, new light11/18/2019Architects Hild und K have renovated and raised the BayWa high-rise in Munich. Ceilings and lights from Durlum in the interiors help to create an entirely new impression in its rooms.
FEATURED A perfect fit in the door frame11/15/2019A villa in Hamburg had to meet the very highest quality standards. So it goes without saying that the hinge systems had to come from SIMONSWERK.
ARCHITECTURE Vertical living in Amsterdam11/14/2019Amsterdam Studio Prototype has just completed two residential projects. What they have in common: Their stairwells are an architectural statement.
INTERVIEWS Strong heritage11/13/2019Italian family-owned company Olivari has since 1911 been manufacturing door handles and realized in cooperation with famous creative minds such as Gio Ponti pioneering designs. Where is Olivari today? We spoke to Antonio Olivari.
SUSTAINABILITY A fabric for all weathers11/12/2019Designer Karina Nielsen Rios teamed up with Kvadrat to develop the outdoor fabric “Patio”, which is both sturdy and environmentally friendly. And it looks good into the bargain.
FEATURED A perfect setting for the sea view11/11/2019The restaurant Strandtangen combines modern Scandinavian cuisine with modern Nordic design. And the acoustic panels from the new "Troldtekt Line" series fit in perfectly.
SUSTAINABILITY Energy from hydrogen11/10/2019Scientists from École polytechnique fédérale de Lausanne (EPFL) have developed a compact method of storing hydrogen that could mark a breakthrough in research. In interview, Prof. Dr. Andreas Züttel from the EPFL’s material lab explains the details.
FAIRS & EVENTS Attention to detail11/8/2019Through November 17, 2019 “Hermès at work” in Staatsgalerie Stuttgart provides an opportunity to look over the shoulders of the crafts experts in the Hermès workshops.
FEATURED Suspended discs11/7/2019Luminaires and acoustic elements from the Nimbus Group make for a pleasant working atmosphere in the new administration building of cooktop extractor maker Bora.
MOBILITY The third habitat11/6/2019The vision of self-driving cars: How will the design of vehicles change once they take over control of the driving? And when will we be along for the ride?
DESIGN The perfect form11/5/2019Sculpture, sound and gourmet enjoyment: With the “Feuerring”, Beate Hoyer and Andreas Reichlin are redefining outdoor cooking.
FEATURED A turnaround in the office11/4/2019“PARCS” is celebrating an anniversary: Ten years ago, Bene presented the revolutionary office system to the public.
DESIGN Holistic mindset11/3/2019Christoph Hauf likes surprising people – preferably with designs that it’s worth looking at twice. He recently co-founded the artists’ collective “Fan” with a view to realizing projects at the interface between art and design.
DESIGN Candle-Light Dinner with Salt and Pepper11/1/2019“Salt & Pepper”: Stylepark offers readers the chance to win Tobias Grau’s cordless table luminaire.
INTERVIEWS Substantially adaptable10/31/2019In “BuzziTable” Alain Gilles has designed a wooden table for BuzziSpace whose shape and material contribute to a pleasant working atmosphere. He explains to us in interview why it is important for him to create a balance.
STYLEPARK HEIMTEXTIL 2020 At home in the world10/30/2019Soon everything at Frankfurter Messe will once again revolve around the diversity of textiles – when 2020 Heimtextil opens its doors from January 7-10. Read on to find out what the main topics are at the Trend Space.
ARCHITECTURE Stylepark’s new building reaches the finals!10/29/2019The DAM Prize for Architecture in Germany 2020 has entered the final round. And Stylepark’s new building in Frankfurt is among the five short-listed finalists.
FEATURED Sleeping in a Shell10/29/2019In the form of “Clam” for Ligne Roset, Léo Dubreil and Baptiste Pilato have come up with a sofa bed whose intuitive mechanism and leisurely look impresses us.