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People walk in a modern museum atrium with large murals on the walls, glass railings, and a bright skylight. The cover text reads “AZURE” and “NEW LAND MARKS.”.
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Fall 2026

People walk in a modern museum atrium with large murals on the walls, glass railings, and a bright skylight. The cover text reads “AZURE” and “NEW LAND MARKS.”.
#317
Fall 2026

Our Fall 2026 edition features new cultural and civic landmarks in Belgium, Toronto and Los Angeles. Plus, we explore the greening of Paris and the social ethos behind the game-changing residential work of Winnipeg firm 5468796.

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Vancouver’s New Amphitheatre Boasts a Soaring Mass-Timber Roof
Revery Architecture's sculptural rooftop became a serious fan favourite during FIFA 2026.
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A modern sauna structure with a wooden dock extending over a lake, featuring a glass-enclosed interior with tiered seating.

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Nokken’s Super Sauna Is a Complete Wellness Experience for Nearly Any Setting
A prefab modular structure, the sauna arrives fully intact and ready to go, allowing hospitality operators to offer an on-site therapeutic retreat.
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Winnipeg Firm 5468796 Architecture Shapes More Than Buildings, It Builds Community
The firm's deeply collaborative studio culture shapes a design approach grounded in shared responsibility, civic engagement and a belief in architecture’s public value.
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Nature as Infrastructure: Investing in Nature Enables Design for a Resilient Future
Beyond their environmental benefits, resilient landscapes have the potential to enrich public health, well-being and cultural life — while generating lasting economic value.
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In L.A., LACMA and the Lucas Museum Teach the Art of the Blockbuster
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A modern chair with a plush pink cushion and red frame, set against draped red fabric in the background and on the floor.
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#316: Summer 2026
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NYC’s New Museum Finds Its Soulmate in an Angular Addition by OMA
The Bowery's big cultural institution is now joined by a complementary companion, encased in sheets of glass laminated with metal mesh.
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A modern house with a rusty metal facade and large glass windows, set in a forest with autumn leaves on the ground.
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Summary Builds a Home Using Prefab Panels Made from Discarded Rice Husks
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Modern office building with a distinctive hexagonal honeycomb facade illuminated at dusk, featuring large glass windows and multiple floors.
In Vancouver, The Hive’s Low-Carbon Timber Exoskeleton Provides a Dynamic Exterior Expression
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A modern rectangular cabin with a rust-colored metal exterior stands among tall trees in a forested area, surrounded by autumn leaves.
A Weathered Steel-Clad Artist’s Studio Recedes Into Its Forested Surroundings
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Modern two-story house with light-colored brick exterior, vertical windows, a wooden gate, and a tree in the foreground.
A New Face for Exterior Materials Emerges in Muted Tones
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International Architecture & Design Awards (IADA) 2027

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Built Influence Awards 2027

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April 13, 2027 - April 18, 2027
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