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New Materials
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Rediscovering the Joy of Materials
METROPOLIS’s April/May/June 2026 Issue explores how thoughtful choices can transform projects, strengthen communities, and inspire better design.
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4 Architectural Facades Reimagining Contemporary Cladding
Contemporary facades and architectural surfaces are now infrastructure—highly performative, technically ambitious, and also increasingly complex to build.
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16 New Releases Doing More by Design
From tactile surfaces to reworked natural references and systems, these products foreground durability, flexibility, and sensory experience.
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Profiles
Materia Latina / Latin Matter
Between the US and Latin America, Balsa Crosetto Piazzi, Studio Cadena, and Estudio ALA practice architecture through a contextual and collective approach to materiality.
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10 Standout Biobased Materials from NeoCon 2026
At METROPOLIS' 2026 Sustainability Lab, biobased materials lead the way for sustainable design—from cork to mycelium.
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Profiles
Neri&Hu Design for Continuity
For the Shanghai-based firm, design that is relevant for the future is also a bridge to the past.
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Lighter, Smarter, Stronger Metals
From carbon-cutting aluminum to ultralight metal foams, emerging innovations are unlocking metals’ potential for high performance design.
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Viewpoints
Next-Generation Designers Redefine Materials Beyond Convention
Three Future100 students are reshaping how materials interact with nature, climate, and history through innovative fabrication techniques.