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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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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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4 Horror Films That Turn Familiar Settings Into Something Sinister
Just in time for your Halloween movie marathon, we've rounded up four films that subvert our expectations of the spaces around us — from subway stations to summer camp.
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Elizabeth Pagliacolo, Kendra Jackson, Eric Mutrie, Sydney Shilling
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Design Is the Secret Ingredient in Montreal’s Dining Scene
The city's restaurants are making waves nationally, but the key to their success might not just be what’s on the menu.
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Sydney Shilling
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Preview: BDNY 2026 Delivers Inspiration for Hospitality Designers
Taking place at New York's Javits Center on November 8 and 9, BDNY 2026 features a packed program of talks, exhibitors and special sections.
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Large crowd gathers on grass under a modern wooden pavilion, watching a sporting event on big screens with mountains in the background.

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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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Eric Mutrie
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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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Kendra Jackson
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Sydney Shilling
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Vancouver’s New Amphitheatre Boasts a Soaring Mass-Timber Roof
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Eric Mutrie
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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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Nature as Infrastructure: Investing in Nature Enables Design for a Resilient Future
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Nina-Marie Lister
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Architecture, Curiosity
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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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#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 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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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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Summary Builds a Home Using Prefab Panels Made from Discarded Rice Husks
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Kendra Jackson
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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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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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October 22, 2026 - February 28, 2027
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France, Paris

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May 21, 2026 - January 10, 2027
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Canada, Montreal

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September 24, 2026 - December 3, 2026
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