Design is the center of life for Joachim Mayr and Heinz Glatzl and their joint company M&G, based in FORMDEPOT in Vienna-Ottakring, which was also founded by the two. Having a vision is one thing. To be able to implement it is just as important! At M&G, the two go hand in hand: while Heinz Glatzl brings extraordinary ideas and planning expertise to the table, Joachim Mayr tinkers with detailed solutions and is a master of the right proportions and materials…

Norm Architects explore their influence on Scandinavian design

Guided by the purpose of wellbeing, the essence of Norm Architects’ style is balance: richness focused by restraint, simplicity imbued with warmth, complexity heightened by order. Be it architecture, interiors, or furniture, Norm’s unique brand of soft minimalism speaks to the mind as much as the body, creating and curating spaces for all. The first self-curated monograph by Norm Architects, ‘Soft Minimal’ showcases a range of works which facilitated their establishment as key figures within Nordic design.

Summer has begun and with it comes the longing for adventure and the desire for unforgettable experiences in nature. For all those who are looking for new ways to escape from everyday life, MH Residenz in Feistritz/Drau, Carinthia, has built something very special – namely its own outdoor showroom. Here, customers and interested parties can discover a world of glamping inspiration. Because: MH Residenz knows that it is not always easy to imagine what it would be like to live in the smallest space and yet not have to do without comfort and aesthetics. The showroom now makes it possible!

Why we love some objects in particular, how design can help us live together and protect the planet, and what is always beautiful about the work of designers – the VIENNA DESIGN WEEK has made it its business to explore the role of design in society. And it does so throughout the city, with just as much fun as seriousness, with free admission and plenty of exciting programming for everyone from kids to design professionals…

Currently, the summer weather is still being enjoyed to the fullest, but late summer is already just around the corner, heralding the end of the outdoor season and the season of cosiness. At SOFACOMPANY, cosiness is writ large in autumn – with colours, designs and fabrics that couldn’t be more diverse and yet combine one thing: creating a homely feel-good atmosphere within your own four walls…