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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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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.
Words
Kendra Jackson
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Architecture, Design
People and children with a bicycle in a courtyard surrounded by a modern black building with horizontal slats.

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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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Sydney Shilling
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Aerial view of Biidaasige Park

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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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Nina-Marie Lister
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At Its Q9 Launch, Audi Showcases the Consequence of Ideals
The German auto maker’s first full-sized SUV lives up to the highest standards — and the rest of the vehicle’s launch event matched the same high bar.
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Keilhauer’s Modular Seating Systems Turn Architectural Leftovers into Compelling Workspaces
Two EOOS-designed collections, Pact Flex and By The Foot, offer made-to-measure flexibility with standard lead times — making them a game-changing resource for designers.
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A modern, dark-clad sauna structure on a wooden deck over a lake, featuring a glass-walled sauna room and an open-air shower area.
Nokken’s Super Sauna Is a Complete Wellness Experience for Nearly Any Setting
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Kendra Jackson
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Modern building exterior featuring a black louvered facade supported by concrete columns over a ground-level plaza with pedestrians.
Winnipeg Firm 5468796 Architecture Shapes More Than Buildings, It Builds Community
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Sydney Shilling
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People sit in an outdoor courtyard between two tall, modern concrete and glass buildings in the Oslo new government quarter, featuring a large mural on the central facade.
Oslo’s New Government Quarter Reclaims a Site of Terror Through Architecture
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Three Patin chairs — green, beige, and red — designed by Patricia Urquiola stand on a light floor against green and beige background walls, lit by angled sunlight.
Patricia Urquiola Made a Serious Splash at NeoCon 2026
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An orange lounge chair centered in a living room with floor-to-ceiling windows, green cabinets, and a glass-topped coffee table.
In a Converted Garage, a Parisian Home With Space-Age Flair
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Eric Mutrie
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A textured, clear glass pendant light with an onion-shaped silhouette and an internal bulb.
12 Standouts from IDS Vancouver 2026 and the Design Vancouver Festival
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Elizabeth Pagliacolo
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Design
Aerial view of Los Angeles cityscape with modern buildings, a uniquely shaped white-roofed structure, and a distant skyline under a hazy sky.
In L.A., LACMA and the Lucas Museum Teach the Art of the Blockbuster
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Eric Mutrie
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Architecture
A modern chair with a plush pink cushion and red frame, set against draped red fabric in the background and on the floor.
Fun, Lighthearted Furniture that Feels Straight Out of a Rom-Com
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Eric Mutrie
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Design, NYCxDESIGN
A freestanding oval bathtub placed against a wall tiled with large panels featuring line drawings of tulips.
Cersaie 2026: 5 Collections That Highlight the Transformative Power of Tile
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Kendra Jackson
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#316: Summer 2026
A modern glass building, home to the NYC New Museum designed by OMA, glows beside an older brick structure as traffic passes in the foreground during dusk.
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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Tim McKeough
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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.
A Weathered Steel-Clad Artist’s Studio Recedes Into Its Forested Surroundings
Chosen by Verge Select for its robust durability, the milled steel will age gracefully over time.
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Kendra Jackson
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In Milan, Democratic Design and the Luxury Market Clashed But Co-Existed
High praise for Milan Design Week's low-cost launches — and admiration for a few incredibly pricey ones, too. (Calling all billionaires!)
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Buildings around the world that explore new approaches to thermally insulated systems.
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A modern, single-story house with a flat roof, minimalist gray facade, and small windows, set behind a low wall on a paved street.
Summary Builds a Home Using Prefab Panels Made from Discarded Rice Husks
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Kendra Jackson
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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Stefan Novakovic
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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Kendra Jackson
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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Kendra Jackson
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A light wood sideboard with a marble top and two shelves holding vases, books, and decor, flanked by two round upholstered stools.
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Call for Entries: Festival des Architectures Vives 2027

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Architecture, Public Space Design
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December 7, 2026

Built Influence Awards 2027

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November 20, 2026

Copenhagen Architecture Biennial 2027: Elements Pavilions Open Call

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Architecture, Public Space Design
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Call for Entries: Festival des Architectures Vives 2027

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Built Influence Awards 2027

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Salone del Mobile 2027

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April 13, 2027 - April 18, 2027
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Italy, Milan

BDNY 2026

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November 8, 2026 - November 9, 2026
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NYC, USA

Architecture & Design Film Festival (ADFF) Vancouver 2026

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November 10, 2026 - November 15, 2026
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Canada, Vancouver

Salone del Mobile 2027

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April 13, 2027 - April 18, 2027
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BDNY 2026

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