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    • January/February 2026 Issue

    ON THE COVER: Gensler’s 2026 forecast highlights an evolving trend: crafting immersive experiences, rather than static spaces, to connect people, place, and purpose. Explore this further in our feature on immersive design. Image by Robert Deitchler for Gensler.

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    Image courtesy of 3form
    3form clear and amber textured glass panels of varying textures and opacity levels provide a modern look to conference room enclosure with black steel framing.
    As immersive environments move beyond entertainment, designers are applying experience-driven strategies to strengthen brand identity, engagement, and long-term value.
    Feb. 17, 2026
    Courtesy of TVS
    Exterior view of The Center entrance at street view in Atlanta.
    Public-facing architecture is being asked to do more than ever before by supporting daily use, hosting events, strengthening community identities, and expanding accessibility ...
    Feb. 17, 2026
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    Black male employee enjoys a window view from comfortable office
    Rising occupant expectations and policy pressure are pushing IAQ from a technical detail to a design priority.
    Feb. 17, 2026
    Image courtesy of The S/L/A/M Collaborative
    Commercial office and manufacturing/lab spaces adjoin in a cosmetics company building
    As hands-on work environments evolve, principal Monika Avery shares how SLAM designers apply people-first strategies to strengthen culture, collaboration, and daily performance...
    Feb. 17, 2026
    Photo courtesy of Gensler | Graphic via Adobe Express
    Gensler Co-CEOs Jordan Goldstein and Elizabeth Brink stand together
    Gensler co-CEOs Jordan Goldstein and Elizabeth Brink discuss their 2026 Design Forecast, exploring hospitality-driven workplaces, adaptive reuse, AI, climate resilience, and the...
    Feb. 17, 2026
    Adobe stock image via Adobe Express
    Hand with strategy, target, and upward arrow icons indicating business plan
    The launch of IIDA Futures and Mark Bryan’s new leadership role reflect a broader shift toward applied foresight, research, and long-range planning in interior design.
    Jan. 14, 2026
    Courtesy of Behr Paint Company
    Behr Paint Company's 2026 Color of the Year is Hidden Gem, shown painted in a bathroom.
    Designers and brands are moving past cool grays and fleeting “trend-wave” palettes in favor of hues that feel grounded, restorative, and purposeful. In 2026, calming neutrals ...
    Dec. 29, 2025
    Adobe stock image via Adobe Express
    An interior office with open plan, zones for lounge and conversation with soft seating, and workstations with overhead acoustic treatments
    A look at where firms are making real strides in material health, and where new opportunities await as the industry pushes toward more holistic, intentional design.
    Dec. 8, 2025
    Courtesy of KI
    KI Classroom Furniture Giveaway winners logo.
    Khadijah Mosely, Andy Goveia, Angelyn Obray, and Lisa Floyd will receive the $50,000 prize for their innovative submissions to KI's fourth annual giveaway.
    Dec. 3, 2025