Presenting the 2026 METROPOLIS Future100

METROPOLIS recognizes the top graduating architecture and interior design students in the U.S. and Canada through its Future100 program, sponsored this year by Mannington Commercial, Keilhauer, and Sherwin-Williams. The class of 2026 comprises 100 exceptional young designers whose portfolios demonstrate a shared dedication to purposeful design. Grounded in research and driven by experimentation, their work addresses community, culture, inclusivity, and sustainability with care and conviction, establishing them as rising voices in the profession.

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2026 Future100 Student Portfolios


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If you would like to contact any of these students for professional opportunities, please send an email to Lauren Volker, [email protected]. We would be happy to connect you.

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