FEATURED In the vaults of Kreuzberg10/28/2019“KanyaKage” is an interesting new art space that has opened in Berlin. Geberit provided the sanitary technology for the historical vaulted cellar.
HOTEL Overnighting amongst the vines10/25/2019At the Sacromonte Landscape Hotel guests have their own personal bungalows in the midst of the marvelous countryside in Uruguay.
OBITUARY The bulb and much more besides10/22/2019Ingo Maurer staged light and gave it objective form. The designer has now passed away, and his friendly smile will remain as much lodged in our memories as his oeuvre, the purported limits of which he constantly and playfully overcame.
FEATURED History in copper10/22/2019The copper façade of the new Mulberry Park Community Hub is certainly beautiful, but it also holds a deeper significance: The striking punched pattern creates a link to the history of the site.
FEATURED Seen in the right light10/22/2019An old lean-to on the outskirts of Berlin has morphed into an attention-grabbing house for artists. A jury of experts has voted it the winner of the Velux Architecture Competition 2019.
DESIGN New Worlds10/21/2019How do you furnish the offices of a crypto-currency exchange? This was the task facing Japanese architecture office Ultra Studio. The products by Arper provided the perfect solution.
INTERVIEWS Specialist without airs and graces10/18/2019burgbad is market-leading in the field of bathroom furniture and has shaken up the sector with the modular system “RGB” by Stefan Diez. What is behind the brand from the rural Sauerland region in Germany? burgbad CEO Jörg Loew visits Stylepark.
SUSTAINABILITY Green on the up10/17/2019A vertical garden as a public space and an enormous greenhouse on the roof: The new Job Center in Oberhausen designed by Kuehn Malvezzi is an architectural windfall for the city.
MOBILITY Totally electrified10/16/2019smart is the first major manufacturer to pension off the gasoline engine and is now focusing exclusively on electromobility. Where do things go from here? We asked Daniel Lescow, Head of smart Brand and Product Management.
MOBILITY Between comfort and cold sweat10/15/2019The view on the automobile is changing and with it the automotive industry. The branch is embracing alternative drive systems and discovering new business models for networking.
INTERVIEWS Three questions to: Michael Anastassiades10/14/2019Michael Anastassiades has designed the “Flint tumbler” for J. & L. Lobmeyr, a highly traditional Viennese glass manufacturer. In a short interview he told us why he was inspired by paleolithic hand axes.
FEATURED Illuminated Guides10/11/2019With the TTC Drainlight stainless-steel facade draining channels, Ado Lights has created clear value added for St. Mary’s parish church in Bad Godesberg.
SUSTAINABILITY Sustainability in practice10/10/2019The PALAIUS design studio places great emphasis on environmental awareness in its designs. Its new chair “MAE” is half bananas.
FEATURED A bold rebellion10/9/2019A piece of Italy in Nevada: Pedrali’s “Ester” collection makes for comfort and conviviality in the futuristically designed “Lago” restaurant.
STYLEPARK ZUMTOBEL Light according to requirements10/8/2019Zumtobel has fitted out Croatia’s largest IT campus spanning 17,000 square meters with diverse lighting solutions.
FEATURED Black Forest Embassy10/7/2019The new branch of the Rothaus brewery gives a modern twist to Black Forest traditions. Upholstered furniture specialist Rolf Benz is the ideal partner for the project.
FAIRS & EVENTS Shaded cocktails10/7/2019TUUCI and Stylepark recently jointly hosted the Summer Closing event in Frankfurt/Main.
VIENNA DESIGN WEEK 2019 – REVIEW Vienna Showroom10/4/2019From 27 September to 6 October 2019, Vienna Design Week presented local and international design positions.
INTERVIEWS The new Art Nouveau10/2/2019Since 2018 interlübke has belonged to bed manufacturer Schramm and Philipp Schramm has been CEO since then. We spoke to him about the present and future of interlübke.
HOTEL Velvet and leather10/1/2019It is no easy task finding a relaxed and quiet haven in Paris’ bustling 2nd arrondissement. The boutique hotel chain The Hoxton took on the challenge and has created a charming guest house.
STYLEPARK RAFFLE Don’t fly away!10/1/2019Stylepark is giving away the iconic luminaire “Lucellino” by Ingo Maurer.
FEATURED London for Everybody9/30/2019New and affordable living space in the East of London – Fletcher Priest’s prize-winning architecture uses glass-fiber reinforced concrete façade elements by Rieder for the purpose.
100 YEARS OF BAUHAUS Dramatic art9/27/2019In the series “Die Neue Zeit” (The New Age) Lars Kraume resurrects the Bauhaus. What fascinated the director about the topic? We spoke to him.
INTERVIEWS Collectors of ideas9/25/2019With the products of his Roomours label Andreas Struppler wants to support others in their creative work. So how did he get the idea? We asked him just that.
FEATURED Quality doesn’t need a brash presentation9/24/2019The Alnatura Campus in Darmstadt sets new standards as regards ecological and human-centered architecture. So, it is hardly surprising that they chose acoustic panels by Troldtekt.
FAIRS & EVENTS A vision in green9/24/2019Pedrali recently chose the heart of the old town of Bergamo for a rather special event: In the Piazza Vecchia, close to the magnificent Santa Maria Maggiore Basilica, the family-run Italian company hosted an exclusive outdoor dinner.
FAIRS & EVENTS Game in lights9/23/2019The London Design Festival 2019 is making its mark throughout the city – both inside and out. We take a look around.
FAIRS & EVENTS Finland comes to Alsergrund9/20/2019VIENNA DESIGN WEEK 2019: This year’s program promises exciting insights into design, architecture and art – with a focus on the ninth district, the far north and beyond.
FEATURED Seats for the chic9/19/2019Paola Lenti is a firm feature on the French Riviera: Guests both at the exclusive “3.14” restaurant on the beach at Cannes and to the Monaco Yacht Show can currently enjoy the outdoor furniture.
FEATURED Lake views from all angles9/18/2019An impressive plot with a lake view and a new building that utilizes this view to optimum effect: With support from Solarlux, architect Mona Bayr has managed to create a house with windows large enough to make the panorama an experience in itself.
ART Following light9/17/2019For the 2018-19 artistic Zumtobel Annual Report Dietmar Eberle of Baumschlager Eberle Architekten explored the visibility of light in architecture.
FEATURED Intelligent luxury for an escape from the city9/17/2019The new Hotel Fritz in Lauterbad in the Black Forest offers urban design in a spectacular location. The seating furniture was supplied by Rolf Benz.
DESIGN Delicious torture9/16/2019At Braun, the presence of Dieter Rams can still be felt – particularly in the field of audio electronics. How does the new range of LE loudspeakers handle this legacy?
RESTAURANT Seaside Colors9/11/2019Maritime flair does not always have to be a matter of blue and white stripes, as is demonstrated by the recently opened Oktopussy design restaurant on the island of Norderney.