Metropolis Magazine
From the December 2009 Issue
Planning has been democratized, say the authors—now citizens and politicians need to better understand its principles.
A Copenhagen exhibition offers an unorthodox (and optimistic) approach to sustainability.
That was the big news at last week's "Show Snapshots from Greenbuild" event in New York.
Our editor in chief talks about a recent executive order by President Obama that bodes well for architects.
The great Brazilian architect turned
102 on Tuesday.
Personal reflections on the 50th anniversary of an iconic chair
Slide shows of two new textile sculptures by the artist Janet Echelman
Live
Dozens of photos of products and parties from this year’s NeoCon World’s Trade Fair, in Chicago
Designmart
Last May, JETRO, the Japan External Trade Organization, delighted attendees of the International Contemporary Furniture Fair, in New York, with the American debut of kansei (a Japanese concept that roughly translates to “emotional and physical appeal”) in a show called Japan by Design. This report is based on that introductory exhibition.
Features
Speirs and Major’s architectural approach to lighting goes beyond fixtures and foot candles.
Detroit’s striking new transit center takes on even greater significance as the city suffers its most serious economic blow.
How James Dyson transforms everyday objects–the vacuum cleaner, the hand dryer, and now the desk fan–into objects of wonder.
Metropolis Observed
Claesson Koivisto Rune fashions stylish hotel rooms in a couple of historic barracks.
The debate over restoring one of Miami’s most iconic venues heats up.
Notes from Metropolis
Waves of new energy radiate from Washington as designers are called on, now more than ever, to collaborate.
America
The curious route of the Las Vegas Monorail is the product of an equally bizarre planning and development process.
Productsphere
With an emphasis on innovation and affordability, the country is distinguishing itself as a major power in lighting design.
In Production
Defne Koz’s latest offering suggests two stones set aglow.
Materials
Bart Halpern partners with Pulp Studio to create a new treatment for his signature textiles.
Ben Katchor
Nosiness and idle curiosity are part of human nature.
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