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We’ve nicknamed the January issue of Metropolis the “1 - 5 - 10 Issue” for its cover story, called “What Next,” in which architecture and design leaders forecast events in their fields—one, five, and ten years from now. It’s a perfect example of the kind of forward-looking, interdisciplinary design coverage you can only find in the pages of Metropolis. Click here to subscribe today.