
December 9, 2021
Six Architecture and Design Studios to Watch
Working at varying scales everywhere from Oklahoma City, Oklahoma to Bogotá, Colombia, the emerging practices selected as Metropolis’s New Talent 2021 have made impressive strides in their early years. Their portfolios are already chock full of work that not only inspires with its professionalism and beauty but also advances architecture and design with innovative ideas for building community, amplifying underrepresent voices, and minimizing waste. Whether they’re renovating the lobby of a 1925 Manhattan tower or designing pillow inserts made from recycled fast-fashion textiles, these architects and designers take great pride in their craft and its power to make an impact.
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