- all (296)
- viewpoints (27)
- profiles (20)
- projects (201)
- products (23)
- events (1)
- programs (24)
Hospitality
-
Viewpoints
Water, Wellness, and the World We Build
Kohler’s chief sustainable living officer explains how to harness water conservation to create meaningful change.
-
Products
Discover the Best Products and Materials of 2025
METROPOLIS rounds up some of the most innovative products and materials that shaped design this year, highlighting breakthroughs in sustainability, circularity, and performance.
-
Projects
At This Portland Hotel, Wellness Is the Ultimate Sustainability
Designed by LEVER Architecture for developer-builder Solterra, the Cascada Hotel and Spa embraces low-carbon, health-centric luxury.
-
Programs
How Designtex Integrates Biophilia Into Every Surface
The manufacturer’s research-driven approach blends biophilic principles, neuroaesthetics, and material innovation to shape environments that support well-being.
-
Programs
How Preserved Nature Is Transforming Interiors
Garden on the Wall®’s preserved garden and planting systems are a low-maintenance, high-impact solution for commercial spaces.
-
Products
5 Smart Designs That Boost Brain Function
Discover products that blend neuroscience and biophilic design to boost focus, reduce stress, and support brain health.
-
Products
Lighting That Lets Shape Shine
From sculptural forms to fixtures inspired by nature—these three lighting trends reimagine how we shape space, mood, and meaning with light.
-
Viewpoints
Rediscovering Tile for Sustainable Design
AHF’s Noah Chitty explains how advanced manufacturing and recycling innovation are helping this age-old material meet the demands of sustainable design today.
-
Programs
Emerging Architects Gather for Arch30 Minneapolis
METROPOLIS’s Arch30 held an event in September 2025 in Minneapolis celebrating the city’s rising young architects.
-
Products
8 Tone-Setting Products Shaping Guest Experience
Blending function with luxury, these new hospitality designs showcase rich colors and refined materials inspired by the latest trends.
-
Profiles
Mexico City’s Locus Blends Vernacular Architecture with Climate Reparations
Sana Frini and Jachen Schleich defined a reinvigorating pathway for thinking about climate repair from the perspective of subtropical regions.
-
Projects
3 Cinematic Hospitality Spaces That Put Guests Center Stage
From Las Vegas to Brooklyn, immersive interiors are embracing moody materials and theatrical flourishes to create unforgettable experiences.
-
Products
4 Metals Transforming Building Aesthetics
Metals that are expanding design & performance with less carbon, better energy efficiency, and bold designs.
-
Viewpoints
Fractals: Nature’s Healing Patterns in Design
Dr. Richard Taylor, Anastasija and Martin Lesjak share how bringing nature’s complexity into the built environment reduces stress and supports well-being.
-
Products
8 New Textiles Weave Comfort with Care
With calming tones and sustainable materials, the latest textiles blend beauty, responsibility, and well-being.
-
Products
8 Sleek Ways to Soften Sound
Discover how sound can shape your space with innovative design elements that enhance commercial interiors.
-
Products
6 Products that Raise the Standard of Wood’s Performance
Discover how designers and manufacturers are enhancing wood's durability and performance while maintaining its charm.
-
Products
7 Sustainable Products Redefining Outdoor Comfort
Discover how innovative materials and thoughtful design are elevating outdoor spaces for people, planet, and place.
-
Projects
In Chile, Monolithic Garden Follies Conceal a Group of Wellness Pavilions
The three interconnected buildings feature a unique glass interior and custom brick skin.
-
Profiles
Martin Rodriguez Jr. Brings Queer Joy to Taubman College
The University of Michigan M.Arch student’s digital work imagines the future through whimsical, candy-coated worlds.