Hands-on design: Passagen 2026 comes to Machwerkhaus Cologne
From 16 to 22 January 2026, Machwerkhaus opens its studios for Passagen Köln. Peek behind the scenes, discover works in progress and see how design, craftsmanship and urban creativity come to life in the heart of Kalk.
Step up your Xmas style: 5 iconic shops for Christmas shopping in Cologne
You’re looking for Christmas presents for family and friends and you want to step up your game this year? Easy peasy in Cologne — as long as you know where to look. Here are our five favourite shops.
FOND OF & muli-cycles: next-level lifestyle, straight outta Ehrenfeld
FOND OF and muli-cycles – two Ehrenfeld originals bringing smart design to backpacks and bikes alike.
Designdirektive: how Möbelkiste and Mingbud supply Cologne with sustainable furniture
Cologne firm Designdirektive and its Möbelkiste and Mingbud projects are designed to answer the fundamental question of what happens to furniture when it’s no longer needed.
Passagen Köln: showcasing tomorrow’s design trends
Passagen Köln is a design festival that presents architecture, lifestyle, urbanism and design in various studios, galleries and alternative spaces across the city.…
