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Autumn edition of the Shopping Center Forum fair is behind us. We were present not only as an exhibitor. Robert Pełka, our CEO, took part in the discussion panel "Vision, project, implementation: new food court zones", moderated by Agnieszka Zygmunt (Funkciona Architekci). The participants (also Paul Ayre / VSF Creative and Radosław Sojka / Mąka Sojka Architekci) discussed functions and directions of evolution of modern food courts.

Clerkenwell is regarded as one of the most important industry hubs. It is so because it boasts the largest in the world density per square meter of architecture studios, furniture showrooms and designer ateliers.

"Architects and designers usually focus on the visuals. It's time to design also for our ears" said Julian Treasure. That is why we have initiated a series of presentations and workshops concerning acoustic comfort and, more broadly, biophilic design.

- Today, when our every day "view" is a cocktail of stimuli, forms and colours on our computer screens, we need more and more natural spaces. That's why I believe in soothing interiors. Interiors which beckon to look at them because they give respite from the virtual reality. - says Maja Ganszyniec. For many years she has been designing for the industry and at the same time in her own projects she cares for values which are not associated with mass production. Together with master craftsman Bogusław Lis she created the brand Nurt (stream in Polish). We are its partner on the contract market.

How will we live, work, shop and rest in the future? New technologies lead to innovations at break-neck speed. How can we use them so that human needs are met and global problems solved? We were searching for answers to these ambitious question at the FrameLAB 2019 conference, organised by Frame magazine.

Stockholm Furniture Fair is the biggest Scandinavian furniture fair. "Scandinavian design" has - similarly to Italian and Japanese - a clear, well-known identity. One can be sure that it will attract the attention of the industry and media. What were the highlights according to us?