The High Ideals of the Living Building Challenge
Jason F. McLennan, CEO of the International Living Future Institute, on shaping the future of sustainable design
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Want Universal Design? Make Technology More Intuitive
Designer Patricia Moore on the shortcomings of minimal compliance, and why she’s hopeful that technology can create a more inclusive built environment
A Futurist Predicts How Generation Z-ers Will Work (Hint: The Cubicle Is Their Friend)
Dr. Michael O’Neill, senior research strategist at Haworth, on the future of the office, the demographics dilemma, and the emerging need for clarity in workplace design
Snøhetta Rethinks the Future of Times Square
The Norwegian architects on how they're transforming public spaces into "platforms for living"
Luca Nichetto's New Chair Uses Acrylic Felt Made From Water Bottles
Luca Nichetto and Cassina borrow a production process from the car industry for the Motek chair.
What Is the State of Design Criticism?
Leading architecture and design critics ponder the future of their profession.
Lyle Rexer on Why Context in Architectural Photography Matters
Lyle Rexer examines the visual legacy of Metropolis.
What's the Role of Sacred Architecture in Our Cities?
Reverend Thomas Pike, who was inspired by a 1983 Metropolis conference to become a leader in historic preservation, looks at the importance of sacred spaces in urban areas.
Looking Forward: What's Next for Metropolis
Publisher and editor in chief Susan S. Szenasy remembers the endless curiosity of Horace Havemeyer III and the lessons it provides for all of us moving forward.
Looking Back: Remembering the Early Days of Metropolis
Akiko Busch recalls how Horace Havemeyer III’s innate understanding of architecture informed the early issues of his magazine.
Concrete Furniture, Brutalism's New Frontier?
Jess Sorel’s outdoor furniture designs take advantage of Landscape Forms’ high-performance material.
What Happened to Patient-Centered Design?
Metropolis's editor-in-chief questions how we can connect healthcare design and nature
A Handful of Exhibition and Reissues Celebrate a Century of Wegner
2014 marks a celebratory year for the undisputed "King of Chairs."
Playing in Traffic: Navigating (& Subverting) Robert Moses' New York
New Yorkers have found numerous ways to ignore the highway-centered city of Robert Moses.
The Metropolis Guide to Emerging Design Neighborhoods
An insider's look at 18 up-and-coming design districts from around the world
Zoë Ryan: "Manifestos are Platforms for New Thinking"
In our golden era of design events, curator Zoë Ryan talks about preparing for the Istanbul Design Biennial, the relevance of manifestos, and more.
Bikini Berlin's Most Innovative Shops
The following three stores best exemplify Bikini Berlin's hip, hybrid-minded ethos. Vitra Loves Artek A last-minute addition to the Bikini lineup, the second-floor shop is an experiment for the newly joined companies, says Artek CEO Mirkku Kullberg. “Furniture stores are…
Can This New Concept Mall Revive Interest in West Berlin?
The recently-opened complex combines fashion, high culture, and a resourceful spirit to reinvent the shopping experience.
All Eyes on Cape Town: A New Design Destination for South Africa and the World
This year’s World Design Capital—the first in Africa— is bursting with energy, creativity, and reinvention.
Lake Flato Designs Hill Country House That's All About the Outdoors
An outdoorsy homestead designed by Lake Flato embraces the views of cypress-shaded creeks.
