Architonic

Architonic is a Swiss platform where architects and designers research products and materials. It was founded in 2003 by two architects who wanted catalogues from design manufacturers gathered in one digital tool. Manufacturers apply for membership, and a jury of design professionals decides which brands are admitted.

What Architonic offers

• Product database — a searchable catalogue of products and materials, from a large number of high-end manufacturers.
• Brand presentation — channels for manufacturers to show products, including newsletters and social media.
• Editorial content — design stories, inspiration and trend reports.
• Specification support — a research and collaboration tool for planning projects.

Who it works with

Architects, interior designers, planners, house builders and design enthusiasts, plus design manufacturers who list products.

Key facts

• Based in: Zurich, Switzerland
• Founded: 2003, by Tobias Lutz and Nils Becker
• Audience: about 60 percent of visitors come from Europe