Design

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.

With the vision of making the world a better place, Oslo-based designer Kim Lund is researching what a sustainable sofa could look like. To this aim, he is questioning petroleum-based furniture upholstery.

Stylepark is raffling off a "Nana" chair from Freifrau!

In the form of “mBlack”, the Minelli Group has developed cosmetics packaging that is made from bio-based material instead of plastic. The innovative idea is based on a renewable resource, the company’s own wood waste.

Judith Burgard studies industrial design at the Burg Giebichenstein University of Art and Design Halle and has designed the "Instant" furniture series. Hot water is used to give it the final shape. We asked her how the design process works and what characteristics the wood-based material for the "brewing furniture" must have.

A modular, repairable mattress made of sustainable materials – how does that work? The interdisciplinary design studio Layer, led by Benjamin Hubert, realised this idea for the brand Mazzu.

With its High Performance Textiles, Kvadrat is introducing a new product category: Metallised roller blind textiles that insulate and cool, provide shade and are see-through.

With "Unfold", Malaysian furniture manufacturer By Hogen presents a sofa that combines comfort and pragmatism in a playful way.

Zeitraum presents its new "Alpenraum" collection in collaboration with designer Florian Hauswirth. We spoke to him about wood as his favourite material, and how we use furniture to create references to both tradition and the present day.

Stylepark is raffling off one "Hevea" pot-holder by Pedrali.

Paola Lenti sets contemporary accents for the outdoor area of the Italian Villa Cortona near Arezzo. Gianluca Caputi has carefully renovated the former 18th century ruin and created an oasis of relaxation.

Water meets outstanding design at the Kölner Passagen in January: Dallmer is cooperating with Laufen and Alape for a multifaceted show dedicated to the "bathroom as a living space".

The exhibition "Claudia Caviezel: Caleidoscope" offers an entertaining insight into the designer’s highly imaginative world. Museum für Gestaltung Zürich is showcasing her wide-ranging work including wild Vivienne-Westwood patterns and impromptu pillow fights.

Lodes has developed the "Cono di Luce" luminaire in collaboration with artist and designer Ron Arad. It provides not only great ambient light but also inspiration on the creative use of Printed Circuit Boards.

The new offices of Gerdesmeyer Krohn in Cologne reflect the sophisticated design approach of its founders. To achieve the desired result, Jonas Krohn and Christoph Gerdesmeyer chose the versatile material "HIMACS" in sapphire blue and a mottled green that appears like terrazzo.

Stylepark honours the best new products of the year with the Stylepark Selected Award 2023. These are the award winners.

With "Bilboquet", Philippe Malouin has created a table lamp for Flos whose head is as flexible as it can be: two coloured cylinders are connected by a magnetic sphere so that the light beam can be turned in any direction as well as freely positioned.

Wagner Living has teamed up with architect and designer Hadi Teherani to redefine ergonomic design: The “W3D” stool is 3D-printed from recyclable bio-plastic, is suitable for localized production, and boasts a sculptural design.

Which wood for which purpose? With the brochure "A Guide to Sustainable American Hardwoods", the American Hardwood Export Council (AHEC) presents a compendium that is a detailed reference work for architects and builders as well as a presentation of inspiring projects.

With Office of Tangible Space, Michael Yarinsky and Kelley Perumbeti design on a wide variety of scales and project types. A portrait of the interdisciplinary studio from Brooklyn.

Stylepark is raffling off three "Los Floreros" vases from Acapulco Design!

Bringing a successful idea into a new context is always a challenge. Julia Läufer and Marcus Keichel have solved this ideally for Zeitraum: They developed their bold design for the solid wood table "Curtain" further for "Curtain Couch".