Destination: São Paulo
A sprawling metropolis of 17 million people--its problems commensurate with its size--São Paulo, Brazil is a city of extremes, Simon Romero takes you on a tour.

Branded Journalism
Enter the magalog: part magazine, part catalog, is it a logical extension of the brand or a threat to journalism. Rick Poynor takes a look at these intriguing and controversial hybrids.

Viva Italia!
At this year's ICFF the Italians showed that they are still maestri of the furniture design universe.

2 X 2
Phaidon's new book 10 X 10 asks 10 critics to talk about 10 architectural projects. Metropolis talks to Terence Riley and Aaron Betsky about two of their choices.

The Machine in the Garden
Peter Latz's groundbreaking design turned an abandonded German steel mill into a recreational park. But will it play in Pittsburg? Matt Steinglass takes in the view atop the blast furnace.

Electric Avenue
Paul Makovsky talks to frogdesign about the electric car and its future.

Restoring the Soul
After a devastating fire, an historic synagogue in Manhattan rebuilds. Its architects seek a meaning deeper than mere bricks and mortar. Ken Shulman gets a progress report.

The Cranbrook Principle
Peter Stathis instructs his students in the object lesson of designing as social critique. Christopher Hawthorne lets us borrow his notes.

This Month:
Katherine Streeter, Simon Romero, Rick Poynor and Randy Gragg

Notes from Metropolis
Insights from the Net@Work Conference at the ICFF.

The Metropolis Observed
This old tunnel; who really wins at Detroit casinos; a rough guide to New York billboards; geniuses in our midst; designs to break your fall; a creative comeback on 42nd Street; museum surfing with MEG; the art of urban agriculture; Dia's factory home; flaming robot saves lives; taking sides on Playboy Boulevard.

Far Corner
Charting a course on the open seas has become amazingly precise. But without the risk of losing your way. Philip Nobel asks, is the ocean the same escape?

Perspective
The Congress for the New Urbanism says it's saving downtowns. Randy Gragg has his doubts.

Scan
Edward Steichen at the Whitney.

Enterprise
Advertisers jam the curlure jammers.

In Production
Von Robinson's Clarke chair.

In Review
Philip Nobel on London's Tate Modern; Christopher Hawthorne on Maya Lin's Boundaries; Ken Coupland with our monthly list of Web sites; new and notable books.

Up and Coming
A preview of upcoming events, exhibitions,
and conferences.