By Anki Delfmann - Feb 02, 2016

Designers Tower Focuses on Wood Work for Urban Living

Designers Tower followed its nomadic principles again and moved to a new location with their exhibition, this year at the showroom of the Cologne Chamber of Crafts. Fresh graduates, young designer-makers and small studios present products with a focus on wood work. Stromer extension cordStromer by Njustudio is a four-legged

By Anki Delfmann - Jan 26, 2016

Craft and Small-scale Productions at Design Parcours Ehrenfeld, Cologne Design Week

Almost a design festival in its own right by now, Design Parcours Ehrenfeld spreads through the northwest of the city, and has streams of people coming out to play on the Thursday night of Cologne Design Week. Clad in down jackets and holding on to a hot drink visitors meander

By Anki Delfmann - Jan 25, 2016

Living Concepts for the Urban Nomad at Cologne Design Week 2016

AIT Interior Scholarship exhibition featuring Lore Hauck and Stefan Prattes

"The concept was born out of necessity" is what both Lore and Stefan tell me independently when asked about how their projects came about. Not surprisingly, necessity is often a great basis for good design. Tucked away in the basement of the AIT Architektursalon in Ehrenfeld, the two students

By Anki Delfmann - Oct 01, 2015

Curiosity Cloud at London Design Festival 2015

Mischer'traxler at the V&A

Like every year, the Victoria and Albert Museum is the central hub of the London Design Festival. The longest queue of the day here rewarded visitors with an immersive experience of mischer'traxler's collaboration with champagne brand Perrier-Jouët . Upon approaching the V&A's Norfolk House Music Room on the second

By Anki Delfmann - Sep 30, 2015

The Best of Bankside at London Design Festival 2015

Designersblock, Crafts & and Dazzle Ships at Oxo Tower Wharf

South of the Thames, 'Bankside' is LDF's newest design district, and home to the iconic Oxo Tower Wharf, which is filled year-round with over 30 independent retail design studios, exhibition spaces and shops offering furniture, jewellery, homeware, and fashion. In its 18th edition this year, Designersblock was situated in

By Anki Delfmann - Sep 29, 2015

Best of Somerset House at London Design Festival 2015

Tweets, VR, waves and furniture on the Northbank

As a new addition to LDF's dedicated design hubs in the city, Somerset House made a notable entrance this year as the home to various exhibitions and events, amongst them Ten Designers in the West Wing, and the winners of the competition Powered by Tweets. The spectacular location on

By Anki Delfmann - Sep 28, 2015

Handmade Leather Furniture at London Design Festival 2015

A look at the diversity of products from Bill Amberg Studio

Fine leathers and live stitching presentations drew visitors to London's North-West, where Bill Amberg Studio showcased their latest projects in the Queen's Park Design District. The studio specializes in high-end architectural leather services, as well as bespoke interior work and signature accessories. Sweet with the unmistakable smell of leather, and

By Anki Delfmann - Sep 28, 2015

Designs for Life at London Design Festival 2015

Research projects at the Imperial College

Occupying the Imperial College Union Building and its leafy courtyard just south of the Royal Albert Hall, scientists, designers and engineers showcased their projects aiming to enhance the basic ingredients for a better life. Research topics included 'Freedom to explore', 'A place to call home', 'Space to create', and 'Health

By Anki Delfmann - Feb 17, 2015

In the Studio with Frackenpohl Poulheim and the Making of the New BeoSound Moment

The making of the new BeoSound Moment for Bang & Olufsen.

By Anki Delfmann - Jan 26, 2015

Cologne Design Week 2015: Best of IMM Cologne Pure Talents

Corinna Sy and Sebastian Daeschle from cuculaEvery January, the international furniture and interiors show IMM Cologne covers a vast area of exhibition space along the Rhine with more than 1,200 exhibitors showing their work to over 120,000 visitors. While parts of the show can become a little monotonous...

By Anki Delfmann - Jan 22, 2015

Cologne Design Week: KISD's LABOR Design n+1 exhibition for Passagen

Our first stop during Cologne's design week is Passagen, a collection of 190 exhibitions scattered throughout the north part of the city. Off the beaten path for people who are more used to strolling through more established hubs and brands, the chilly walk lead...

By Anki Delfmann - Mar 17, 2014

A Visit to Jungshi Handmade Paper Factory in Bhutan

We travel far and wide to bring you insights into the latest developments in manufacturing techniques. This time, we trekked all the way into the Himalayas to bring you one of the most ancient ones, relying only on local production, manual labor and artisan skill. Alongside Bhutan's internationally applauded concept...

By Anki Delfmann - Jan 21, 2014

IMM Cologne 2014: Highlights from Messe Koeln

Situated in the Messe Koeln along the bank of the Rhine, the IMM Cologne is the business hub for everything furniture and interior related. More than 1,100 companies show their work, from small brands to large scale international manufacturers. To bring you the highlights, we have strolled the southern parts...

By Anki Delfmann - Jan 20, 2014

Passagen 2014 (Interior Design Week Koeln): Design Parcours Ehrenfeld

The Thursday night of Cologne's Interior Design Week traditionally sees everyone heading to Design Parcours Ehrenfeld, grabbing one of the many drinks on offer, and promenading the city's most diverse and creative neighborhood. Ehrenfeld is home to a variety of converted warehouses, owner-run shops, bars, clubs, and creative businesses—and, during...

By Anki Delfmann - Jan 16, 2014

Passagen 2014 (Interior Design Week Koeln): t.a.t. new talents

A new venue has earned a place on the map of Passagen 2014, Cologne's annual Interior Design Week that runs concurrently with imm cologne with close to 200 exhibitions throughout the city. Set in a converted office tower, the t.a.t. new talents hosts two shows exhibiting works by the young...

By Anki Delfmann - Sep 10, 2013

In the Studio with Cologne's Jörg Mennickheim

Visiting Jörg Mennickheim in his studio is like stepping out of the city and into the jungle. The flat-roofed building—a former park café—is tucked away in the trees of the Klettenbergpark in south Cologne, and I am greeted with freshly brewed coffee and a selection of snacks from a local...