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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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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.

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Patricia Urquiola Made a Serious Splash at NeoCon 2026
The Spanish star was everywhere in Chicago, where her designs brought soft, sultry contours to workspaces.
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An open-plan kitchen and dining area in a Paris apartment designed by Atelier HA featuring a wooden oval table with striped cantilever chairs, stainless steel cabinetry, and green velvet furniture.

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In a Converted Garage, a Parisian Home With Space-Age Flair
Rounded, retro-futurist built-ins and vintage furniture help a modern family keep up with the Jetsons.
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An exhibit titled “Ancient Futures Prototype” featuring a large black informational display board with technical architectural diagrams and a white, curved sculptural model on a circular platform.

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12 Standouts from IDS Vancouver 2026 and the Design Vancouver Festival
From fresh takes on glass block and heirloom-ready furniture to Indigenous futurism, we present our favourite lighting, furniture and concepts.
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Futuristic white museum buildings with curved roofs sit amid greenery, with a city skyline and mountains in the background at sunset.

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In L.A., LACMA and the Lucas Museum Teach the Art of the Blockbuster
Reflecting on alien conspiracies, architectural odysseys and the power of storytelling at two Los Angeles museums (and three subway stations) of epic proportions.
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Three padded chairs with silver metal frames sit on cream and brown draped fabric, with a burgundy and beige fabric backdrop. Each chair has off-white cushions and tied fabric accents.

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Fun, Lighthearted Furniture that Feels Straight Out of a Rom-Com
New York's design week introduced us to our latest love interests.
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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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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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