Products & References
Innovations and further developments on the building products market as well as built examples of their application are the subject of our online section Products & References
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Wall tiles from Spain
Reliefs in long format
Der Fliesenhersteller Decocer aus Spanien fertigt überwiegend kleinformatige Fliesen, oft in objektspezifischer Ausführung. Zur Messe Cevisama 2025 in Valencia stellte das Unternehmen Wandfliesen mit starken Farbakzenten vor.
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Flexible modules
Lighting that adapts
Studio Geckeler Michels sets new standards for modular lighting with the MAP ceiling and wall lighting system. A dynamic design was created in collaboration with Lodes and will be presented at Euroluce in Milan.
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New edition of the PK23 lounge chair
Poul Kjærholm's rediscovered classic
Poul Kjærholm's PK23 Lounge Chair, designed in 1954, is now being reissued by Fritz Hansen. The minimalist design in moulded plywood and metal combines elegance with functionality.
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Cevisama 2025
Ceramic highlights for indoors and outdoors
In addition to new products, projects and technical innovations, this year's Cevisama, International Trade Fair for the Ceramics Industry, which starts on 24 February, will once again focus on topics such as decarbonisation and recyclability.
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Efficient routes, optimised layouts
Preview: Salone del Mobile.Milano 2024
From 16 to 21 April 2024, a neuroscience-based layout will further optimise the Salone del Mobile. There will be a particular focus on the kitchen and bathroom with special shows.
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Salone del Mobile 2024
Artificial Intelligence for Furniture
Philippe Starck and Kartell experiment with new production methods and expand their A.I. collection
Interiors
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Metal facade versus brickwork
Town Hall in Den Helder
Office Winhov and Van Hoogevest Architecten have transformed two former wharf buildings into a town hall while respecting the existing structures.
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A designer's refuge
Burgundy Farm
A few years ago, French designer Erwan Bourroulec bought a dilapidated farmhouse in Burgundy. He spent two years working with Vuarnesson Architectes to renovate it.
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Thought for Humans
Preview: Salone del Mobile.Milano 2025
The Salone del Mobile.Milano will open its doors from 8 to 13 April 2025 under the motto "Thought for Humans". More than 2000 exhibitors, cultural installations and futuristic discussions await visitors. One of the highlights is the return of the Euroluce Biennale.
Products of our Partners
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Artemide Ixa: classics in all variations
Ixa: The complete and transversal luminaire family makes it possible to bring light into the room and move it freely to define functional and dynamic lighting scenarios.
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Rolf Benz 973: Side table and tray
Rolf Benz 973 is a side table and tray in one. Thanks to its elegant loop made of dark brown core leather, it follows every movement of the sofa and completes any room situation.
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Timeless lighting collection from Artek
Artek introduces the new lighting collection Kori, designed by TAF Studio. Through its combination of modular design and pared-back aesthetics, Kori achieves a contemporary take of form and function.
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Gives positive vibes: Aeris Numo Comfort
The Aeris Numo Comfort designer active chair combines style and comfort and brings positive vibes to meetings, desks, lounges or dining tables in the home.
Sustainability
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Architecture Prize
Pritzker Prize 2025 for Liu Jiakun
The 2025 Nobel Prize in Architecture goes to Chinese architect Liu Jiakun. The award ceremony will take place on May 3 at the Louvre Abu Dhabi, a building designed by Pritzker Prize winner Jean Nouvel.
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A line in the landscape
Residence in Morocco by Leopold Banchini Architects
It is single-storey, windowless and easily 80 m long: the Dar el Farina house near Marrakech radically breaks with conventional notions of comfort and is energy self-sufficient.
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Sustainable future lab
Wiki Village in Paris by AAAA + DVVD Architectes
The new building in the 20th arrondissement of Paris offers its users 7500 m2 of space for start-ups and fab labs, as well as plenty of space for local residents. A hybrid wood-concrete construction was used.
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Immersive pavilion structures and circular concepts
Expo Osaka 2025 – the Future of Our Society
Under the theme “Designing Future Society for Our Lives“, architects such as LAVA, Nüssli, Foster + Partners, Kengo Kuma, Shigeru Ban and Nikken Sekkei are impressing visitors to this year's Expo in Osaka with futuristic and sustainable pavilion structures.