Elbphilarmonie
Herzog & de Meuron

The new philharmonic is not just a site for music; it is a full-fledged residential and cultural complex. The concert hall, seating 2100, and the chamber music hall for 550 listeners are embedded in between luxury flats and a five-star hotel with…

ORGATEC
27 – 30 OCT 2026
Cologne

As the leading international trade fair for the modern working world, ORGATEC has never been as relevant as it is today. The event brings together a variety of viewpoints, develops new visions of work and addresses the multidimensional nature of working environments…

MARTIN BALLENDAT

During my school time, I always used to draw cartoons; they got the attention of my art teacher and she advised me to study design, which I did successfully at the Folkwangschule University Essen. I got my first employment in 1983 with…

SEBASTIAN HERKNER

Since I can remember, design is my passion and the way I can express myself. Driven by my experience and a strong sense for creativity, my studio collaborates with established brands of furniture and lighting design around the world…