Zifra is an innovative system for re-numbering rows and seats in venues and events with ad-hoc seating requirements. A clear digital display on each Casala chair is programmed using remote control, the display does not require any cables or batteries meaning the system is flexible, maintenance-free and sustainable. As well as seat numbers, Zifra has additional options like arrows, a reverse mode and an off function. www.casala.com

With the launch of HighRes from 3form, users can create bold, photorealistic designs on single or multiple panels. The technology uses 3form Varia Ecoresin, which has 40 times the impact strength of glass and includes 40 percent pre-consumer recycled content. The HighRes collection introduces the wild into a structured space. Crisp panoramas and seamless panel-to-panel photorealistic designs create stunning accents, or the user can design their own panels with custom images. www.3form.eu

Berlin’s Schönhausen Palace is now adorned with a bright red carpet made from Antron carpet fibre. Covering the imposing entrance hall and grand staircase, the Girloon manufactured carpet was selected by The Foundation for Prussian Palaces and Gardens after close consultation with architectural practice Winfried Brenne. Chosen for its striking colour, its ability to combat wear and to provide a carpet that holds its appearance for a long time, the woven cut-pile has an overall thickness of around 6mm, features…

Maine storage and filing has been selected by KKS Strategy for the relocation of The Portman Estate’s new HQ in London. KKS developed a scheme that provides a more functional and fully integrated workspace. They specified Mainestream units for the space, with back-painted glass tops. The arrangement and design enhances the use of natural light in the office and creates separate working zones, divided by walls of Mainestream units. www.maine.co.uk

The LOTUS chair from Origin Furniture is a contemporary, air-moulded polymer chair, designed and manufactured in the UK. Available in 12 vibrant colours, this ergonomic, reinforced polypropylene seat maximises strength, flexibility and comfort, while giving superior posture support. LOTUS is available as a four-leg chair or stool, with a reverse cantilever base or as a task chair option; the four-leg and reverse cantilever chairs are both stackable. The LOTUS chair has a life cycle expectation greater than 15 years and…

Showing its versatility and outstanding acoustic performance, Knauf Drywall’s Apertura plasterboard has been used in new events venue Glow in Bluewater, Kent. Combining the sound absorption performance and attractive design of perforated gypsum board with a unique, seamless finish, Knauf Apertura plasterboards are available in seventeen different styles, two fleece colours and the Uniflott tapeless jointing system, offering the designer complete creative freedom and a high quality finish. www.knaufdrywall.co.uk

OCee Design’s Touch system is one of the seating products on display at the company’s St John’s Lane showroom during Clerkenwell Design Week. Designed by David Fox, Touch is simple yet versatile, adaptable to any space and a striking solution to any breakout area. The innovatively shaped link tables combine with the bench unit to form a multitude of configurations. The bench and table units are free standing to ensure total flexibility, while the link table and laptop table accommodate…

Micro-perforated metal tiles from Armstrong Ceilings have played a pivotal role in the aesthetics and acoustics of Birmingham City Council’s new workplace, 10 Woodcock Street. Specified by Associated Architects, 3,200m² of Armstrong’s 1200 x 300mm metal tiles were installed, featuring 71 percent light reflectance and a fleece backing for additional acoustic insulation. A team of ceiling fixers installed the metal swing-down planks, which can be folded down to allow access to service above, as well as installing them as rafts…

Designed to be assembled at home in less than 15 minutes, the Silvia, pictured, can be used as either a pendant, table or floor lamp. Because the light bulb is not visible from any angle, it’s a perfect fit for any room where you do not wish to be blinded by a light source. The Silvia is constructed from indestructible polycarbonate and environmentally friendly polypropylene. The light fits a standard E-27 socket and max 60 watt bulb. www.vitastore.dk

The DON family is based on great variety. The range includes the DON basic chair, DON armrests chair, DON swivel chair (pictured) and the DON two-height stool. The chairs are constructed using a phenolic resin laminate in both seat and back pieces and are available in ten different finishes, including wooden and plain colours. This high-pressured material boasts high resistance with minimal thickness, however the DON family can also consist of upholstered seats and backs. The chair frames are made…