When acoustics shape the space: Surfaces, material continuity and comfort in the Caesarea Auditorium
In an auditorium, seeing and hearing are part of the same design experience. Volumes, materials, surfaces and geometries influence the behaviour of sound and, at the same time, define the architectural character of the space. This is why acoustic design is at its most effective when integrated from the very earliest stages of the project, […]
Cersaie 2026: Beyond Space, the latest evolution in surface design by 4Design
From 21 to 25 September, at Cersaie 2026, 4Design presents Beyond Space, the new exhibition concept that interprets an evolved approach to surface design. A space designed to display how decorative surfaces and acoustic solutions help define the identity of an environment, enhancing its perceived quality, its comfort and the experience of those within it. Beyond Space is […]
BARK: Tactility, Light, and Biophilic Design in Interior Design
How Biophilic Design and Multisensory Design Are Changing the Role of Surfaces in Interior Design For many years, interior design has favored perfectly smooth, continuous, and minimalist surfaces. Technologically flawless materials that could blend into the architecture, allowing light, furnishings, and volumes to define the space. Today, something is changing. New research on environmental well-being, […]
10 YEARS OF GROWTH: A NEW IMAGE FOR AN INCREASINGLY DESIGN-FOCUSED VISION.
Some milestones are not simply points of arrival, but opportunities to reflect on the journey taken and on future directions. For 4Design, 2026 marks a significant milestone: ten years of activity, research, growth and collaboration with architects, interior designers, contractors and companies whose efforts translate design ideas into living spaces every day. This anniversary comes […]
THE NEW HO.RE.CA. NO LONGER CHASES THE WOW EFFECT
Materials, comfort, and perception in hospitality spaces in 2026. For many years the Ho.Re.Ca. world has pursued the scenographic effect: spaces built to immediately amaze, designed around an iconic image or an “Instagram moment”.Today, however, the sector is changing direction. The main hospitality reference magazines talk about a return to more innovative designs authentic, sensory e lasting. Second HorecaNews.it, the […]
ACOUSTIC COMFORT AND QUALITY OF SPACE AT THE PININFARINA HEADQUARTERS
4Design’s contribution to contemporary work environments. Designing work spaces today means taking care of well-being in systemic way.Not only ergonomics and layout, but also comfort acoustic, perceptual quality e material coherence They contribute to defining environments capable of supporting concentration, relationships and corporate identity.Inside the Pininfarina headquarters, these principles find a clear declination: representative spaces, collective environments and rooms dedicated to work, […]
A NEW VISION OF RETAIL: WHEN SURFACES DEFINE THE BRAND
In the world of contemporary retail, design is a strategic leverage Capable of influencing behaviors, emotions, and purchasing decisions. Spaces become true communication tools, where every detail—lighting, materials, acoustics, layout—contributes to conveying the brand’s identity and creating a coherent and memorable experience. The latest trends in the sector point to multisensory environments, designed to generate comfort, permanence and […]
SOFT SHAPES AND MILLED SURFACES: DESIGNING WELCOMING AND CONTEMPORARY SPACES
In recent years, the design of contract and retail spaces is experiencing a clear paradigm shift: from rigid and highly rational geometries we are moving towards softer, more fluid and welcoming shapes, capable of responding to a growing need for comfort, well-being and recognisability. Rounded shapes, continuous volumes, and rhythmic surfaces help reduce the perception of […]
FROM POINT OF SALE TO EXPERIENTIAL BOUTIQUE: THE ROLE OF MILLED PANELS IN RETAIL DESIGNFROM
In contemporary retail, interior design is no longer limited to organizing a sales space. Today, surfaces, materials, and workmanship directly contribute to the experience, influencing the perception of the environment, enhancing the product, and strengthening the brand’s identity. In this scenario, milled panels for retail they become a design tool capable of combining architectural language, material quality […]