From the first underwater restaurant in Europe to the spectacular opera house in Oslo: Snøhetta is one of the most successful and innovative architectural firms in the world. Director Jette Cathrin Hopp explains the work ethic behind the projects and how the construction of tomorrow works. © Pepe Lange Interview: Silke Roth stilwerk: What topics are architects concerned with today? Jette C. Hopp : Urbanization, digitalization and climate crisis. Even before the pandemic, the world was facing a series of global transformations in the field of construction and architecture. With the world population expected to reach 10 billion people before the 22nd century, the construction sector will need to understand the megatrends reshaping our planet. On a finite planet where unlimited growth is expected to feed our growing population, these times require major changes. stilwerk: How does Snøhetta approach these topics? Jette C. Hopp: Our work aims to strengthen the perception of the environment, identity and relationships with other people and the physical spaces we inhabit. No matter whether they are natural or man-made. With more than 280 employees from 32 different nations based in Oslo and New York and offices in Paris, Hong Kong, Innsbruck and Adelaide, we integrate architecture, landscape, interior design, product and graphic design into our projects. Collaboration between different disciplines is a key driving force in how we work. The content approach comes from a long-standing Nordic tradition, which is based on humanistic values such as openness, equality and generosity. That's why every project begins with a workshop. The ideas and values developed thereby lead like a common thread through the entire course of the project. stilwerk: This approach to content is also reflected in the company name, right? Jette C. Hopp: Right. For over 30 years, Snøhetta has borrowed the name of a Norwegian mountain that is 2,286 meters high. We describe Snøhetta as a place where no one comes from, but where everyone can go. This image very clearly describes our collective attitude, which began as a collaborative architecture and landscape network and has remained true to a transdisciplinary way of thinking since 1989. stilwerk: Let us take part in this in practice. What does transdisciplinary thinking mean specifically? Jette C. Hopp Our work ethos is open, direct and accessible. We practice one transdisciplinary way of working, in which individuals from a wide range of professional backgrounds - from architects to artists to philosophers and sociologists - change roles in order to be able to take on different perspectives as unbiasedly as possible and beyond applicable conventions. We refer to this methodology as “transpositioning.” This promotes an open exchange between roles and disciplines within the office. Architects, landscape architects, interior architects, artists and designers work together in an integrative process to represent diverse perspectives and priorities from the start. This approach is also reflected in our work with clients and their project participants. The builders briefly become architects and the architects become builders. Meeting at eye level creates space for a mutual understanding of goals and requirements. Reversing roles expands your comfort zone in a constructive way and replaces any narrow-minded approach. The quality and strength of our designs, which always reflect a specific identity, are achieved through intensive research. We consciously distance ourselves from the “master thinking” that is still widespread in German-speaking countries. The focus of our work is not the stroke of genius of one individual, but rather the result of the collaboration of many. stilwerk: Do you currently have a project close to your heart? Jette C. Hopp : My personal “favorite projects” are the latest Snøhetta projects, which are still in development and in the making, because the different processes can influence the relevance of a project for society. In addition, I am interested in orders that contain an innovation aspect. So projects that transcend the boundaries of the conventional, question standards and established “truths”. Innovation is achieved by pushing the boundaries of conventional ideas. This means defining new ways of interaction between people, adding new functionalities and forms of use, and thus creating new architectural typologies that can bring about social change. The Oslo Opera is a good example. Opera houses usually have clear historical references. We wanted to rejuvenate this typology in order to make the opera and ballet arts part of a possible future. This thought led us to design a building that would appeal to an audience not specifically familiar with opera, thus creating an object with a more general character. The building itself became an instrument of interactive dialogue between a larger public and the arts. The roof is freely accessible and by enabling such an intimate relationship between visitors and the building we achieve a sense of public ownership of the object. stilwerk: How are architecture and design today changing the world of tomorrow? Jette C. Hopp : The contribution of the construction industry and architecture is crucial to achieving global energy and environmental goals. At the same time, better quality and more energy-efficient buildings increase people's quality of life and bring additional economic and social added value. Awareness and commitment to protecting the environment on our planet has grown and architecture must meet strict environmental standards in addition to its fundamental commitment to social sustainability. Our work must also go that extra mile to minimize the negative impact on the environment. Particularly with conscious awareness of the peculiarities of a given place, whether it is a coastline, the stark beauty of a rocky land or a historic city. We try to complement the respective environment, reflect it through its design aesthetics and use the forward-looking technologies of construction to solve or prevent ecological disasters. stilwerk: What inspires you in your work? Jette C. Hopp : My children, colleagues, beautiful spaces, art, Venice and the fjords. stilwerk: What expectations do you have of yourself as an architect? Jette C. Hopp : In addition to clear sustainability goals, you should try to understand the project from its overall context as a design of living space and not as a single object. A new project always has the potential to generate social added value. As a developer, you have both the opportunity and the responsibility to make the project contribute positively to its surroundings, without this attitude having to have consequences for the construction budget. If one understands architecture as a social instrument in this sense, that architecture contributes to social changes and ideally improves them - then all new projects, in a wide variety of places, can create social interaction. Top from left: Snøhetta Oslo Office, © Marc Goodwin | Under, © Snøhetta | Under exterior view, © Snøhetta // Below from left: Powerhouse Brattorkaia, © Snøhetta | | King Abdulaziz Center for Knowledge and Culture, © Frans Parthesius | King Abdulaziz Center for Knowledge and Culture, © Frans Parthesius The interview was conducted by Silke Roth and first appeared in the stilwerk magazine “ReFraming” in August 2022.

Good sleep is important - so it's best to let one of our sleep experts from stilwerk help you find your dream bed with a free consultation. The models at Ligne Roset or Wittmann offer formal sophistication . Extravagant characters are available at BRETZ . Unique box spring comfort awaits you at Savoir Beds. In addition to box spring beds, Auping Plaza also has lighter bed systems and smart home integrations in its range. Ergonomics at the highest level, natural materials and minimalist models are available at bettundraum ...but just browse for yourself now and arrange a consultation appointment with one of our experts at stilwerk Hamburg & Düsseldorf. Auping Plaza Hamburg For more than 130 years , Auping has stood for individual beds for individual people. The basis is a base suspension with over 10,000 support points for optimal distribution of body pressure. Together with the sleep experts at Auping Plaza in the stilwerk Hamburg, your dream bed will be personalized based on your requirements and wishes. In addition to bed systems and new products such as the “Noa” bed, mattresses and toppers, you can also find the right bed linen here. Auping also attaches great importance to sustainability, certified by Cradle-to-Cradle, and is an industry pioneer when it comes to smart home solutions. Request a consultation appointment now › BoConcept Hamburg & Düsseldorf Lækker Dansk Design: Whether a sofa bed or a luxurious double bed - at BoConcept the beds also have casual Scandi chic and guarantee a pleasant night's sleep. The Arlington model, with its extra-high, soft headboard, also invites you to rest upright, while the Lugano model, on the other hand, is very simple and reduced: in a minimalist look with a straight wooden frame, the bed not only brings peace into the room. BRETZ Hamburg &Düsseldorf True Characters. This is the slogan of the German upholstered furniture manufacturer BRETZ . But it's not just about the impressive designs, such as the almost floating bed "CLOUD 7" or the modular bed system "CREOLE" (bottom left), whose wall panels can also serve as decoration detached from the bed box. The focus is rather on deep, healthy sleep And that's why BRETZ relies on the best quality for mattresses, pocket spring cores and foams. Countless individualization options in terms of comfort and design ensure that certain extra, character, so to speak. The latest member is "BALAAO" - without any corners or edges, with round balls Like soap bubbles sticking together. In short, dreams come true at BRETZ in the stilwerk Hamburg and Düsseldorf. Request a consultation appointment now › bettundraum Hamburg At bettundraum in the stilwerk Hamburg, the focus is on sustainable production, high-quality natural materials and comprehensive advice on ergonomics, sleeping climate and comfort. The right sleep system always serves as the basis – in the truest sense of the word. Here, bettundraum works with the Swiss manufacturer Hüsler Nest , which, in addition to first-class ergonomic sleeping systems, also offers bed frames such as the seemingly floating "Nido", natural mattresses as well as blankets and pillows made from natural materials such as bamboo. The store also presents the ZEITRAUM brand, which was awarded the German Sustainability Prize in 2021 their contemporary solid wood beds. New to the program here: the elegant “Eclair”. Another highlight in the range is the minimalist frame classic “ Gugelot ” from habit . Bed linen, small furniture, lights and accessories for the bedroom round off the range. Find your perfect sleep system for healthy and restful sleep together with the experts from bettundraum . Request a consultation appointment now › Wittman Hamburg The traditional Austrian brand Wittmann stands for classic designs with reduced, timeless lines, high-quality materials and real craftsmanship. Wittmann doesn't make any compromises when it comes to sleep either, but instead relies on individualization according to your personal comfort level with modular bed systems and current highlights such as the "Wings" bed by Jaime Hayon or the " Joyce Cushion " bed by Soda Designers. The experts in the concept:space in the stilwerk Hamburg support you in choosing bed bases, inserts, mattresses, headboards and cover materials for your dream bed. The offer is also rounded off with luxurious bed linen from SPIRIT OF THE NOMAD . Request a consultation appointment now › Ligne Roset Hamburg & Düsseldorf With a bed from Ligne Roset you can conjure up a touch of French savoir vivre in your bedroom. The traditional company attaches great importance to the best materials and master craftsmanship - implemented in a modern, elegant form and based on designs by design icons such as Ronan and Erwan Bouroullec, Inga Sempé and Pierre Paulin. The interior designers from Ligne Roset at stilwerk Hamburg will help you put together your individual dream bed and give your bedroom the finishing touches with matching small furniture, lights and accessories from a single source. Request a consultation appointment now › Team 7 Düsseldorf Relaxed sleep: TEAM 7 is an expert in bed systems and furniture made from untreated natural wood. The Austrian manufacturer has made a name for itself worldwide as a pioneer for ecological furniture and is one of the leading providers of sustainable furnishing concepts. “When it comes to restful sleep, the bed plays a central role,” explains Dr. Georg Emprechtinger, owner and managing director of TEAM 7. “According to our 'Treelogy of Sleep', it all comes down to three things: a metal-free, solidly crafted bed made of natural wood, an ergonomically high-quality interior and natural materials - including accessories. All of our natural wood beds meet these requirements.” The furniture from TEAM 7 offers the best conditions for first-class sleeping pleasure and also shows wood in its most beautiful form. Packed in an award-winning design, open-pored and treated with pure natural oil, the charismatic natural material retains all of its excellent properties: it is free of pollutants, breathes, absorbs moisture and thus ensures a healthy indoor climate. Request a consultation appointment now › Savoir Beds Düsseldorf Legendary luxury from London: The British bed manufacturer Savoir Beds offers the best comfort made in the UK. The brand's story began with a search in the early 20th century - a search for the perfect bed for the legendary Savoy Hotel, which opened in 1889. Lady D'oyly Carte - wife of the hotel founder - had a top-class box spring bed developed. The Savoir No.2 celebrated its premiere in 1905 and became an icon of the Savoy beds. Since then, Winston Churchill, Giacomo Puccini and Marilyn Monroe have been able to enjoy its luxurious comfort. In the Savoir Beds factories in England and Wales, handcraft is still very important today. The tapping and hammering of the masters is just as much a part of everyday life as the use of the most luxurious materials down to the smallest detail. Horsehair, cashmere, virgin wool, beech wood and the extra-high pocket springs in the box spring ensure legendary comfort. 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From pioneers of modernity like Charlotte Perriand and Greta Magnusson Grossman to multi-talented people like Patricia Urquiola, Inga Sempé and Lucie Koldova – design by and for women is simply good. For International Women's Day we are showing the most exciting designs that are also available from us in Kosmos. Greta Magnusson Grossmann in her studio. THE PIONEERS The design world is still a male-dominated field today. On International Women's Day, stilwerk is presenting strong design by and for strong women. Let's start with the pioneers of modernity. Eileen Gray, Charlotte Perriand and Greta Magnusson Grossmann: As different as their lives were, they had one thing in common: they created icons of modern product design. EILEEN GRAY: E.1027 ADJUSTABLE TABLE & CARPET ART She was a chain smoker, loved traveling and, in addition to her great talent, had enough financial freedom that allowed her independence and creative willfulness within a male-dominated world. The architect, artist and designer Eileen Gray is today best known for her groundbreaking furniture. However, her carpets with abstract motifs are less well known. Born in Ireland in 1878, Eileen Gray traveled to Paris for the first time in 1900. In 1902 she visited the World Exhibition here and decided to continue the painting studies she had begun in London at the École Colarossi and the Académie Julian. From 1910, Eileen Gray turned from painting to design and began designing elaborate lacquered furniture - inspired by Art Nouveau and Japonisme at the turn of the century. Her abstract carpet designs are heavily influenced by Russian Constructivism and the Dutch artist group De Stijl. The wool for this came from Auvergne and was dyed in Paris. They were made by the Parisian workshop 'Evelyn Wyld'. Until the 1940s, Eileen Gray finally created the designs for which she is probably best known today. These include tubular steel furniture such as the “Bibendum” armchair (1926), the “E 1027 Adjustable Table” (1927), the “Bonaparte” armchair (1935) and the “Day Bed” (1935). Today, in addition to her furniture classics such as the “E.1027 Adjustable Table”, a selection of Eileen Gray’s carpet designs are also manufactured by ClassiCon (authorized by The World License Holder Aram Designs Ltd.). Available at lomann[s] interior design in stilwerk Düsseldorf. Top from left: Faubourg carpet, E.1027 Adjustable Table, Bibendum armchair, Monte Carlo sofa, photo: Elias Hassos / Eileen Gray, Copyright National Museum of Ireland Below from left: Cassis carpet, E.1027 Adjustable Table in black, photo: Elias Hassos / De Stijl carpet, Occasional Table side table, pleated lamp, Bibendum armchair, photo: Elias Hassos Everything from ClassiCon / www.classicon.com GRETA MAGNUSSON GROSSMANN: GRÄSHOPPA Greta Magnusson Grossmann designed the perfectly shaped “Gräshoppa” lamp in 1947. While very few people know her name today, the Swedish native was the decorator for the stars after she emigrated to the USA. Hollywood legends like Ingrid Bergmann, Greta Garbo and Frank Sinatra blindly trusted the creative European. Grossman was already part of Scandinavia's design elite in the 1930s. She made a name for herself with her “studio,” which was a mixture of atelier, shop and workshop, and was the first woman to receive Sweden’s most important design award. During the Second World War, she emigrated to the USA via Japan with her husband Billy Grossman, a jazz musician of Jewish origin, and became a style influencer for Californian modernism. Her store on the popular Rodeo Drive in Beverly Hills, where she presented Scandinavian design, was one of the best addresses in the city. After her husband's death in the late 1960s, Grossman withdrew from the design industry and fell into obscurity. Even today, her name cannot be found in many design encyclopedias. However, thanks to Evan Snyderman, an American gallery owner, it made a comeback in the late 1990s. By chance he discovered one of Grossman's desks and was immediately blown away, paving the way for Grossman to return to the living quarters. The Danish brand Gubi has been producing three lighting designs by the Swede since 2011. Including the iconic grasshopper, which is extremely picturesque in its fragile elegance. © Photos Gräshoppa Gubi Gräshoppa in the stilwerk: Discover Greta Magnusson Grossman's work at P.Art1 in the stilwerk Düsseldorf . CHARLOTTE PERRIAND: LC SERIES Charlotte Perriand, born in Paris in 1903, studied interior design at the Union Centrale des Arts Décoratifs in Paris, but broke with the traditional arts and crafts and began designing furniture. In 1928, Perriand accepted Le Corbusier's invitation to work in his studio. Inspired by the Bauhaus icons Marcel Breuer and Ludwig Mies van der Rohe, the legendary “ LC ” seating furniture collection was created here at the end of the 1920s in collaboration with Le Corbusier and his cousin Pierre Jeanneret. In the 1940s, she traveled to Japan as an arts and crafts advisor to the Japanese Ministry of Trade and Industry, spending a total of six years there and in Indochina. The experiences she gained there with Far Eastern minimalism were to have a lasting impact on her further work as a designer. The artist and architect worked tirelessly well into her old age: in 1993, a UNESCO tea pavilion designed by her was opened in Paris. At the age of 94 she designed her last table made of wood and steel, and at the age of 95 her autobiographical work "Une vie de création" was published. Top from left: Portrait of Charlotte Perriand / Indochine armchair Below: LC4 chaise longue // Everything from Cassina, © Product photos: Cassina Gray and Cassina products are available from the Bartels furniture store in stilwerk Düsseldorf. PROTAGONISTS TODAY The industry is still far from absolute equality - male colleagues continue to dominate the public perception and are decorated with prizes - but: A lot has happened in the last few decades and more and more women are joining the design industry with their work visible. We will now introduce a few of them. With their designs, which can also be found with us. PATRICIA URQUIOLA Patrica Urquiola's works can be described as a homely work of art with a feminine signature. The designer is part of a young generation of women who are asserting themselves ambitiously and self-confidently in a design world that is still dominated by men. extremely successful: Urquiola was voted Designer of the Year several times by ELLE Deco, Wallpaper Magazine, A&W Architektur & Wohnen, among others. Born in Oviedo in 1961, she initially studied architecture in 1979 at the Faculdad de Arquitectura de Madrid under the Portuguese architect Alvaro Siza and at the Polytechnic in Milan under the famous Italian designer Achille Castiglioni, where she also received her doctorate. In 1991 she designed her first piece of furniture and headed product development at De Padova until 1996. The designer then specializes in interior design for showrooms and restaurants. She received the “International Design Award” from ELLE Deco for the famous “Antibodi” lounger, which she designed for Moroso. She worked for well-known companies such as B&B Italia, Driade, Molteni, Moroso, Foscarini SRL and Hansgrohe/Axor or Kartell. Urquiola has been Cassina's creative director since 2015. In addition to new designs for the brands, such as the “Sengu Bold” sofa or the “Trampoline Table” outdoor table, the Spaniard is responsible for the holistic design of the brand. The sofa "Sengu Bold" for Cassina ( © Cassina) , followed by the table "Trampoline Table ( © Cassina) , Jelly for Kartell, Comeback for Kartell ( © Kartell) , portrait of Patricia Urquiola. Cassina is available from the Bartels furniture store in stilwerk Düsseldorf. The furniture from Kartell at Kartell in the stilwerk Düsseldorf and at Wohnart in the stilwerk Hamburg. You can find the fittings collection for Axor in the stilwerk Hamburg at Axor - the Water Studio . INGA SEMPÉ With her sensitivity and flair for functionality, Inga Sempé made a name for herself primarily as a lighting designer. The interior industry is courting the Frenchwoman. But Inga Sempé likes to keep a low profile. Everything she needs for happiness: paper, pen and a game of tennis. Product photos Ruché © Ligne Roset, portrait Inga Sempé © Claire Lavabre The French designer RUCHÉ designed for Ligne Roset: the sofa and armchairs in the series immediately catch the eye with their unusual shape. The quilted fabric lies like a blanket over the fine, straight-lined wooden frame: rigor and softness skilfully come together here. Sempé was inspired by the classic porch swings, which are also particularly light. A little air and a little material can also be found in RUCHÉ. RUCHÉ is available from Ligne Roset in the stilwerk Düsseldorf or Hamburg . BRETZ: PAULINE JUNGLAS & CAROLIN KUTZERA Female empowerment is lived at Bretz: Carolin Kutzera, daughter of company founder Norbert Bretz, now runs the furniture manufacturer together with Hartmut Bretz, Kutzera's uncle and co-founder of the family business. Previously, Kutzera was Bretz's creative director and designed real-life characters such as "Mathilda" and "Ohlinda." The newest member of the sofa team is "Poolside" - designed by the new head of creative team Pauline Junglas. In an interview with Schöner Wohnen, Junglas answered the question “What makes good design”: Good design should make you happy! The objects must be consistent and able to tell their own story. There are an incredible number of expressions of good design. Bretz's dream sofas do exactly that: they make you happy, tell your own story and open up fantastically sensual design worlds. For individualists and living free spirits. "Ohlinda" by Carolin Kutzera, portrait Carolin Kutzera, sofa "Poolside" by Pauline Junglas, portrait Pauline Junglas, © Bretz Available from Bretz in the stilwerk Düsseldorf and Hamburg . KOLDOVA AND WILLMANN Lucie Koldova and Hanne Willmann have more in common than just their gender: With “Celine” and “Nana”, both designers have designed very special armchairs for the Freifrau Manufaktur. Hanne Willmann is considered the designer of the moment: in her Berlin studio she creates extraordinary furniture that appears clear, reduced and almost sculptural. "Nana" is one such design: soft, voluminous cloud fragments served as the inspiration for this incredibly cozy armchair. Above: Nana from Freifrau and Hanne Willmann, © Freifrau Below: Lucie Koldova, © Everbay / Celine for Freifrau, © Freifrau From Prague to Paris and back again: Czech designer Lucie Koldova has done it and designs for brands like Lasvit, Brokis, Team 7 and Freifrau Manufaktur. She is best known for her unusual lighting designs made of glass, which she creates together with the Czech manufacturer Brokis. However, in recent years she has expanded her portfolio and also designs other pieces of furniture, including "Celine" for Freifrau and "Elliot" for Team 7. "Celine" - a delicate cocktail chair that is inspired by the fashion world and comes with an opulent drape . "Elliot" is a compact lounge chair that skilfully combines wood and fabric and offers its essential appearance for a cozy moment of rest. “Nana” and “Celine” by Freifrau Manufaktur are available at lomann[s] by janua + freifrau in the stilwerk Düsseldorf. You can try out “Elliot” by Team 7 at Team 7 in the stilwerk Düsseldorf. EVEN MORE STRONG DESIGNS FROM STRONG WOMEN Image 1: Noa bed by Eva Harlou for Auping, © Auping, available from Auping in the stilwerk Hamburg Image 2-4: Bun armchair by Federica Biasi for Wittmann, © Wittmann, available from Wittmann in concept:space in the stilwerk Hamburg Image 5-7 Rabbit and Horse Lamp lights: FRONT for moooi, © moooi, available from lomann [ s ] interior design at stilwerk Düsseldorf Image 8 lights from Clasetta, © Clasetta, available at concept:space in stilwerk Hamburg

Architects, interior designers and real estate planners in particular benefit from the bundled competence potential at stilwerk when it comes to sophisticated property planning. In addition, since 2020, stilwerk has been offering an exclusive B2B hub for professionals under the title “ReFraming Architecture” - with the aim of enabling a lively exchange between planners and brands. Live and online talks Four times a year, stilwerk invites you to a networking event in the destinations of Berlin, Düsseldorf and Hamburg: International speakers present current projects in inspiring lectures and on time-relevant topics. Our partners:

Masterful craftsmanship and unmistakable designs: This is what the Austrian furniture manufacturer Wittmann stands for. In spring the brand presents great new products. These are already available in the concept:space in the stilwerk Hamburg - exclusively and before the official launch in April at the Salone del Mobile in Milan. We introduce them. Wittmann is launching five new designs this spring: a re-edition of a classic from 1971, something new by Sebastian Herkner, two extraordinary armchairs and a dining table that invites you to an extensive dinner. ATRIUM. A CLASSIC RETHINKED. A factory design from 1971 reflects today's zeitgeist more than ever: modular and can be converted from a sofa to a bed in no time. That's exactly the reason to revive this design. "Conceived in the 1970s as a living area that was based on cubic shapes - which was contemporary at the time - ATRIUM also fits stylistically perfectly with the feel-good ideas of the 21st century: high-quality material on the inside with a well-thought-out structure, casual, soft and inviting on the outside," says Alice Wittmann . The sofa is available in leather or fabric in various colors. BUN. UNDERSTATEMENT IN THE BEST WAY. With BUN, the Italian designer Federica Biasi has created a swivel lounge chair that appears calm and yet remains memorable: thanks to masterful workmanship, balanced proportions and fine materials. A typical Wittmann. The designer herself puts it in a nutshell: “The art of simplification is anything but easy.” Federica Biasi JOSEPH AND ADELE Two pieces of furniture, one designer: The French designer Philippe Nigro expands the Wittmann collection with JOSPEH and ADÈLE to include a club armchair and a dining table. Both designs that fit the brand in their formal sophistication. What catches the eye with JOSEPH is the quilted cover, which was created based on goldsmith's objects from the Secession. With ADELE, it's the details that make it decorative and special: the inwardly sloping frame is decorated with a frieze of finely milled notches using elaborate carpentry work. An ornament that, in its reserved form, enriches the reduced table and at the same time fits into Austria's design history as a traditional design element. “Wittmann conducts a dialogue with the past and at the same time looks to the future. This ability is inspiring,” says Philippe Nigro about the collaboration. MORTON From dining chair to small armchair: Sebastian Herkner has developed MORTON, a compact armchair version of his chair of the same name. Well-proportioned and with a high level of seating comfort, this flexible armchair can be integrated into all areas of living and working.

Whether remotely, on site or from home - the desire for individual design of the workplace is greater than ever. Particularly relevant here: the integration of the office into the home. We have compiled a list here of which stores in our destinations have the right designs. The world is changing rapidly. Between digitalization and globalization, the world of work is also changing. Along the term “New Work”, coined by Austrian-American philosopher Frithjof Bergmann, who developed a counter-model to traditional wage work in the 1970s, classical processes are being reconsidered t._11100000 -0000-0000-0000-000000000111_More and more flexible Working time models are emerging, conventional_1110000 0-0000-0000-0000-000000000111_Hierarchies are dissolved and kreative_11100000-0000- 0000-0000-000000000111_Working methods and modern technologies find their way into everyday work. So it's no wonder that the "War for Talents", the fight for good employees, is driving more and more employers to strive for a higher job attractiveness and, in addition to alternative time models, numerous benefits, new work concepts and incentives, above all, to think about the space - i.e. the actual workplace - in a new and freer way. On this path to the future of work the experts from the stilwerk houses in Düsseldorf and Hamburg will accompany you. Office Hamburg In the stilwerk Hamburg, the following stores will advise you on the subject of work: Kirsch & Lütjohann , interstuhl , BoConcept , Ligne Roset ,  MYCS ,   HOUE Office Düsseldorf In the stilwerk Düsseldorf, the following stores will advise you on the subject of work: Furniture store Bartels ,  lomann[s] interior design , Kartell , P.Art1 Facility , Ligne Roset , Team7 Interior Services If you are directly interested in an office concept, you can request one at any time > Request a consultation appointment .

How is the art world changing? Six people, six statements. Compiled by Bettina Krause in the stilwerk magazine “ReFraming”. I would like to see more realness in the art world, even if it hurts everyone involved. Kristina Schuldt, painter “ The art of the future will continue to speak a universal language that many people can access without speaking the same language. The artistic reflection of our world and society will become increasingly important as a parallel level.” Rosa Barba, video artist “The art market has so far been a conservative industry with progressive content, but in recent years there has been a spirit of optimism like never before. This is due, among other things, to the switch to online activities, rising inflation and the fact that collectors have spent more time at home during the pandemic and so their awareness of art has become even greater . People are just beginning to understand the usefulness of NFTs in terms of digital art, but also fractional ownership. This trend will accelerate in the future.” Johann König, gallery owner "In times like these, when many things seem incomprehensible, we need the voices of artists more than ever. They get involved, question, take up current topics and open up new perspectives. The role of art as a mediator for society continue to gain in importance." Maike Cruse, director of Gallery Weekend Berlin “An essential dimension of art that distinguishes it from other, more empirically oriented sciences is the recognition of the constructive power of doubt and uncertainty. This is important because society today faces not only the colossal threat of Earth system collapse in the form of the climate crisis, but also a crisis of imagination. The openness inherent in art - the willingness to go beyond social boundaries and create unusual connections - can be seen as a tool for overcoming the immense and abstract challenges that lie before us. Julian Charrière, artist “Future-oriented art wants to have a direct impact on society, not just behind museum walls. She is politically and socially committed, focuses on diversity and tries to be open to everyone.” Elke Buhr Editor-in-Chief of Monopol Magazine

Multifaceted holiday destination on the US east coast The picturesque landscapes of the Blue Ridge Mountains © Visit VBR From the picturesque landscapes of the Blue Ridge Mountains to the countless water sports activities on the Chesapeake Bay, the capital region on the US east coast has a lot to offer for a varied US vacation. In the middle of it all lies the American capital Washington, DC. Anyone who thinks that everything here is just about politics is completely wrong. The National Mall is lined with impressive monuments, first-class museums and buildings such as the White House and the US Capitol, which you otherwise only know from television. Lively city districts - some of which enchant with a relaxed waterfront - invite visitors to go shopping, enjoy culinary delights in 28 Michelin-starred restaurants and a lively nightlife with wonderful views from the numerous rooftop bars. If you've had enough of the big city air, rent a car and go on a road trip through the neighboring states of Maryland and Virginia - two cities should definitely be on the program. Slider: The White House © washington.org | Cherry blossoms in Washington © washington.org | National Museum of Natural History © washingtion.org | Abraham Lincoln statue in the Lincoln Memorial © washington.org | National Museum of African American History and Culture © Alan Karchmer Annapolis: Maritime flair in the charming port city With almost 6,440 kilometers of coastline, Maryland is perfect for water sports and beach lovers. A very special gem is Annapolis, the capital of Maryland and the sailing capital of the USA. Today, the atmosphere is characterized by the maritime hustle and bustle at the City Dock and by the US Naval Academy, which can be visited on guided tours or on your own. top from left to right: Picturesque sunrise in Annapolis © Bob Peterson, a view of the main street of Maryland's capital city © Robert Peterson | bottom from left to right: A view of the port city from above © Visit Annapolis & Anne Arundel County, Annapolis Saliboat Show Around the harbor and along Main Street there are small boutiques, mostly locally owned, that sell handcrafted items, art and souvenirs. The restaurant menus include crab cakes and fresh seafood. Charlottesville: Wine enjoyment at the foot of the Blue Ridge Mountains The state of Virginia impresses with its diverse landscape, from the mountains to the coast, as well as with almost 400 wineries that invite visitors to enjoy delicious tastings. Exactly 250 years ago, former US President Thomas Jefferson laid the foundation for US wine production here. A ride through the vineyards of Charlottesville © CACVB Today, vacationers can visit not only his country estate Monticello but also numerous award-winning wineries around Charlottesville. The charming college town offers a wide range of accommodation options with exquisite resorts in the picturesque surrounding area and modern hotels in downtown Charlottesville. Hiking and cycling are particularly good in the nearby Shenandoah National Park. Left: Downtown Charlottesville © VTC | Right: Picturesque: Monticello, the country estate of former US President Thomas Jefferson © Virginia Tourism Corporation Curious? With our travel partner CRD Touristik in stilwerk Hamburg you can individually design and book your trip to the Capital Region.