IMM Cologne Furniture Fair

With over 1300 exhibitors, Cologne attracts more then 115,000 visitors. Last year Zaha Hadid showed an ’Ideal home.’

BY jesse

April 4th, 2011

With over 1300 exhibitors, Cologne attracts more then 115,000 visitors. Last year Zaha Hadid showed an ’Ideal home.’

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