Bespoke American red oak benches created with the American Hardwood Export Council (AHEC) in No. 1 Common demonstrate how underused timber grades can be transformed into durable public furniture.Designer Andu Masebo with one of the American red oak benches created in collaboration with the American Hardwood Export Council (AHEC)When...
Farah Naz appointed to World Green Building Council board as Singapore expands global climate leadership
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The election of Farah Naz, SJ Group’s global climate advisory director, and the reappointment of Hugh Lim from the Centre for Liveable Cities (CLC) highlight Singapore’s growing influence in global climate and sustainable development efforts.Farah Naz, SJ Group's global climate advisory director, has been elected to the board of...
The Italian luxury furniture brand has launched a new showroom in Singapore, showcasing its signature collections and bespoke design capabilities.Lim Swee Hoe and Giuliano Galimberti, together with representatives from Flexform’s headquarters in Italy and the Embassy of Italy in Singapore, officially launch the new Flexform Experience Centre in SingaporeItalian...
Construction advances on the 78m project, with Södra completing cross-laminated timber deliveries to the Swedish site as work progresses towards a 2027 opening.Kaj 16 under construction at Lilla Bommen in Gothenburg, Sweden, where it is set to become the city’s tallest timber buildingConstruction of Kaj 16 in Gothenburg has...
Poland at the centre of Europe’s wood materials industry: Kronospan Hausmesse highlights
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Kronospan’s Hausmesse in Szczecinek, the company’s in-house fair, brought together Europe’s construction and interiors sectors to showcase innovation, manufacturing capacity and sustainability strategies.Kronospan’s Hausmesse in Szczecinek, Poland, brought together industry professionals from across EuropeHeld annually in Szczecinek, Poland, Kronospan’s flagship in-house exhibition, Hausmesse, once again served as a key...
CBD Guangzhou 2026: Smart living, materials and manufacturing converge at expanded industry fair
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Held at the Canton Fair Complex, the event will showcase smart home systems, building materials and industrial innovation.CBD Guangzhou 2026 will take place in Jul at the Canton Fair ComplexThe China (Guangzhou) International Building Decoration Fair (CBD Guangzhou 2026) will return from 8 to 11 Jul 2026 with an...
Creative Colour Awards 2026 highlights colour-driven innovation in architecture and interiors
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Five projects have been recognised for using colour to shape identity, experience and place.Nippon Paint representatives, jury members and finalists at the Creative Colour Awards 2026 ceremony in Bangkok, ThailandThe world’s leading architects and interior designers increasingly recognise that colour is far more than a finishing touch. It is...
The three-pillar vision aims to reshape furniture supply chains, retail models and global industry connections.The 58th edition of CIFF Shanghai 2026 will take place from 5 to 8 Sep 2026 at Hongqiao, ShanghaiChina International Furniture Fair (CIFF) Shanghai will return in Sep 2026 with a renewed focus on three...
Created with Mitre & Mondays with Benchmark, the exhibition examines the environmental journey of hardwood from forest to finished product.The Mitre & Mondays team — Josef Shanley-Jackson, Freya Bolton and Finn Thomson — at Benchmark’s workshop (Image: Mitre & Mondays)The American Hardwood Export Council (AHEC) is returning to 3daysofdesign...
The showroom strengthens the company’s presence in south-east Europe by bringing materials, expertise and project support closer to designers and manufacturers.Kronospan’s newest design centre in Athens is positioned close to key suppliers and creative hubs within the city’s interior design networkKronospan has expanded its international design centre network with...














