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Metropolis is an internationally recognized
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and
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–concentrated magazine with a strong focus on
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,
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and
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in the creative sector. The magazine was established in 1981 by Horace Havemeyer III of Bellerophon Publications, Inc alongside his wife Eugenie Cowan Havemeyer and is based in
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. Metropolis's work towards future focused is based in their motto "design at all scales". The magazine is published ten times a year with over 50,000 subscribers. ''Metropolis'' publishes both print and digital editorial coverage encouraging
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focused conversation through a range of diverse mediums. Alongside the magazine itself, ''Metropolis'' produces four additional print supplements and a series of live "Sandow Acquires Metropolis Magazine"
Dool, G. (2019, November 20). across the
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. ''Metropolis'' produces digital media for their website and social accounts. Their website receives approximately 85,000 unique visitors every month while its socials amass an audience of over 100,000 followers across
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and
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combined. In 2019 ''Metropolis'' was acquired by Sandow Media for an undisclosed amount. ''Metropolis'' annually hosts a range of virtual and in-person events alongside
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schemes encouraging
innovation Innovation is the practical implementation of ideas that result in the introduction of new goods or service (economics), services or improvement in offering goods or services. ISO TC 279 in the standard ISO 56000:2020 defines innovation as "a n ...
and
sustainability Sustainability is a social goal for people to co-exist on Earth over a long period of time. Definitions of this term are disputed and have varied with literature, context, and time. Sustainability usually has three dimensions (or pillars): env ...
."RIPRAP, Landscape Architecture Magazine"
McIntyre, L., Gray, J., & Such, R. (2009)


History

''Metropolis'' was launched in 1981 by Horace Havemeyer III (1942–2014) and Eugenie Cowan Havemeyer. Havemeyer III was born in Dix Hills moving to
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in 1969 where he worked at Doubleday publishers as a production planning supervisor for a decade. He went on to completed courses at the Institute for Architecture and Urban Studies prompting his work at the IAUS journal, Skyline until it closed. In 1981, he founded Bellerophon Publications alongside his wife, serving as publishing body and founders of ''Metropolis'' magazine."Paid Notice: Deaths HAVEMEYER, HORACE"
The New York Times. (2014, March 24) As evidenced in early editions, the magazine began with a particular focus on
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in
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and quickly expanded to embrace a range of design disciplines internationally. In 1985"Szenasy, Design Advocate"
Scher, P., Metropolis Books. (2014) Suzan S. Szenasy took over as the
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of ''Metropolis''. As a contemporary figurehead in
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and
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and notable "voice of the design world" "Szenasy, Design Advocate: Writings and Talks By Metropolis Magazine Editor Susan S. Szenasy"
Williamson, B, Journal of Design History. (2015) Szenasy led ''Metropolis'' to international acclaim. Szenasy's influence addressed
sustainability Sustainability is a social goal for people to co-exist on Earth over a long period of time. Definitions of this term are disputed and have varied with literature, context, and time. Sustainability usually has three dimensions (or pillars): env ...
and
inclusive design Inclusive design is a design process in which a product, service, or environment is designed to be usable for as many people as possible, particularly groups who are traditionally excluded from being able to use an interface or navigate an environm ...
on the stage of a mainstream publication before familiarity of such practices was attracted. ''Metropolis values largely surrounded Szenasy's writings, which emphasize the importance of
ethics Ethics is the philosophy, philosophical study of Morality, moral phenomena. Also called moral philosophy, it investigates Normativity, normative questions about what people ought to do or which behavior is morally right. Its main branches inclu ...
and
sustainable Sustainability is a social goal for people to co-exist on Earth over a long period of time. Definitions of this term are disputed and have varied with literature, context, and time. Sustainability usually has three dimensions (or pillars): env ...
intervention in the
education Education is the transmission of knowledge and skills and the development of character traits. Formal education occurs within a structured institutional framework, such as public schools, following a curriculum. Non-formal education als ...
and practices of
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."Reflections on Sustainable Design"
Szenasy, S. S., Journal of Interior Design. (2012) In 2017, Avinash Rajagopal took over from Szenasy as the
editor-in-chief An editor-in-chief (EIC), also known as lead editor or chief editor, is a publication's editorial leader who has final responsibility for its operations and policies. The editor-in-chief heads all departments of the organization and is held accoun ...
of ''Metropolis'' as Szenasy moved into a new role as Director of Design Innovation."Metropolis Magazine Announces Changes to the Executive Team"
Business Wire (2017, July 27) Rajagopal's role as
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followed his success as ''Metropolis senior editor from 2011 to 2016. In 2019 Rajagopal worked alongside Eugenie Havemeyer in Sandow Media's acquisition of the magazine to their portfolio.


Editors-In-Chief

* Horace Havemeyer III, 1981–986 * Susan S. Szenasy, 1986–2017 * Avinash Rajagopal, 2017–present; assumed this role after working as senior editor at the magazine from 2011 to 2016.


Influence

''Metropolis'' is centered around
futurism Futurism ( ) was an Art movement, artistic and social movement that originated in Italy, and to a lesser extent in other countries, in the early 20th century. It emphasized dynamism, speed, technology, youth, violence, and objects such as the ...
in its focus on the innovative needs of consumers and the planet. The magazine investigates the role designers can play in reversing the climate crisis by rejecting developments founded on self-interest and monetary gain. With a strong focus on futurist ideals and sustainability ''Metropolis'' encourages affirmative action in developing a progressive and environmentally enduring world.


Futurism and Sustainability

''Metropolis'' is heavily inspired aesthetically and culturally by
futurist Futurists (also known as futurologists, prospectivists, foresight practitioners and horizon scanners) are people whose specialty or interest is futures studies or futurology or the attempt to systematically explore predictions and possibilities ...
values. It focuses significantly on the technological progress of the modern
machine age The Machine Age is an era that includes the early-to-mid 20th century, sometimes also including the late 19th century. An approximate dating would be about 1880 to 1945. Considered to be at its peak in the time between the first and second wo ...
, eagerly anticipating vitality and progression of
design A design is the concept or proposal for an object, process, or system. The word ''design'' refers to something that is or has been intentionally created by a thinking agent, and is sometimes used to refer to the inherent nature of something ...
and
architectural Architecture is the art and technique of designing and building, as distinguished from the skills associated with construction. It is both the process and the product of sketching, conceiving, planning, designing, and construction, constructi ...
realms. The magazine embraces an artistic
futurist Futurists (also known as futurologists, prospectivists, foresight practitioners and horizon scanners) are people whose specialty or interest is futures studies or futurology or the attempt to systematically explore predictions and possibilities ...
aesthetic, frequently applying
neo-impressionism Neo-Impressionism is a term coined by French art critic Félix Fénéon in 1886 to describe an art movement founded by Georges Seurat. Seurat's most renowned masterpiece, '' A Sunday Afternoon on the Island of La Grande Jatte'', marked the begin ...
and
cubism Cubism is an early-20th-century avant-garde art movement which began in Paris. It revolutionized painting and the visual arts, and sparked artistic innovations in music, ballet, literature, and architecture. Cubist subjects are analyzed, broke ...
in its covers as a direct reflection of the dynamism of
modernity Modernity, a topic in the humanities and social sciences, is both a historical period (the modern era) and the ensemble of particular Society, socio-Culture, cultural Norm (social), norms, attitudes and practices that arose in the wake of the ...
the magazine embodies. The magazine remains heavily influenced by the work and writings of former editor, Susan S. Szenasy, due to the accuracy at which she was able to anticipate changing realities within design from the 80's to the present moment. As part of ''Metropolis's'' 40th anniversary the magazine republished old pieces that anticipated trends in design that remain pertinent today with a particular focus on "
work Work may refer to: * Work (human activity), intentional activity people perform to support themselves, others, or the community ** Manual labour, physical work done by humans ** House work, housework, or homemaking ** Working animal, an ani ...
,
sustainability Sustainability is a social goal for people to co-exist on Earth over a long period of time. Definitions of this term are disputed and have varied with literature, context, and time. Sustainability usually has three dimensions (or pillars): env ...
, the wellness movement, the concept of
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,
gender Gender is the range of social, psychological, cultural, and behavioral aspects of being a man (or boy), woman (or girl), or third gender. Although gender often corresponds to sex, a transgender person may identify with a gender other tha ...
issues, accessibility and the new digital technologies."" Metropolis documents its 40 years in publishing"
Deganello, S., Salone del Mobile (16 C.E., December) The articles republished were included online and within print supplements entitled "40 Years of Looking Forward".
Editor-in-chief An editor-in-chief (EIC), also known as lead editor or chief editor, is a publication's editorial leader who has final responsibility for its operations and policies. The editor-in-chief heads all departments of the organization and is held accoun ...
Avinash Rajagopal wrote in the July/August 2021 issue of Metropolis: The republished work included: * March 1989—This issue featured an article by Susan S. Szenasy entitled "Making Home Work" with exact parallels to the
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work from home movement. * May 1989—Featured an article entitled "Building with the Sun" by Don Prowler focalising the emergence of the
sustainability Sustainability is a social goal for people to co-exist on Earth over a long period of time. Definitions of this term are disputed and have varied with literature, context, and time. Sustainability usually has three dimensions (or pillars): env ...
movement. * October 1996 – Included the article, "Well-Being", by Barry M. Katz introduced this concept to
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s. * May 1999 – "The Mall Doctor", by Ellen Barr campaigned for reuse over reconstruction in
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. Metropolis's embodiment of futurism and sustainability thereby encourages a "coexistence with future generations for the premonition, and anticipatory belief in future formulas".


Notable Volumes

The following table highlights volumes of ''Metropolis'' considered notable within the design community. The listed issues are significant due to contentious and innovative design thinking.


‌Competition

''Metropolis'' hosts a range of creative
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s annually to encourage
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and forward thinking among contemporary design practitioners. The magazines most notable award schemes are the annual 'Next Generation Design Competition', 'Planet Positive Awards' and the 'Future 100’.


Next Generation Design

''Metropolis'' annually hosts the 'Next Generation Design Competition' alongside Staples Business Advantage. The
competition Competition is a rivalry where two or more parties strive for a common goal which cannot be shared: where one's gain is the other's loss (an example of which is a zero-sum game). Competition can arise between entities such as organisms, indi ...
encourages experienced
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s to create based around five major themes:
collaboration Collaboration (from Latin ''com-'' "with" + ''laborare'' "to labor", "to work") is the process of two or more people, entities or organizations working together to complete a task or achieve a goal. Collaboration is similar to cooperation. The ...
, wellness,
effectiveness Effectiveness or effectivity is the capability of producing a desired result or the ability to produce desired output. When something is deemed effective, it means it has an intended or expected outcome, or produces a deep, vivid impression. Et ...
and
productivity Productivity is the efficiency of production of goods or services expressed by some measure. Measurements of productivity are often expressed as a ratio of an aggregate output to a single input or an aggregate input used in a production proce ...
, office culture, and
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. The
competition Competition is a rivalry where two or more parties strive for a common goal which cannot be shared: where one's gain is the other's loss (an example of which is a zero-sum game). Competition can arise between entities such as organisms, indi ...
awards victors with $10,000 in
venture capital Venture capital (VC) is a form of private equity financing provided by firms or funds to start-up company, startup, early-stage, and emerging companies, that have been deemed to have high growth potential or that have demonstrated high growth in ...
to encourage production, with the only eligibility criteria being entrants must have been practicing for a decade or less are eligible.


Planet Positive Awards

The 'Planet Positive Awards' recognize
sustainable Sustainability is a social goal for people to co-exist on Earth over a long period of time. Definitions of this term are disputed and have varied with literature, context, and time. Sustainability usually has three dimensions (or pillars): env ...
creative projects and products internationally that benefit both people and the planet. The
competition Competition is a rivalry where two or more parties strive for a common goal which cannot be shared: where one's gain is the other's loss (an example of which is a zero-sum game). Competition can arise between entities such as organisms, indi ...
inaugurally occurred in 2021. Project eligibility included
sustainable architecture Sustainable architecture is architecture that seeks to minimize the negative environmental impact of buildings through improved efficiency and moderation in the use of materials, energy, development space and the ecosystem at large. Sometimes, su ...
and
interior design Interior design is the art and science of enhancing the interior of a building to achieve a healthier and more aesthetically pleasing environment for the people using the space. With a keen eye for detail and a Creativity, creative flair, an ...
projects developed over the past three years dating from June 2018-June 2021, and
sustainable products Sustainable products are products either sustainably sourced, manufactured or processed and provide environmental, social, and economic benefits while protecting public health and the environment throughout their whole life cycle, from the extra ...
released between June 2019-June 2021. As a prerequisite to entrance all
competition Competition is a rivalry where two or more parties strive for a common goal which cannot be shared: where one's gain is the other's loss (an example of which is a zero-sum game). Competition can arise between entities such as organisms, indi ...
entries must recognize they are targeting
sustainability Sustainability is a social goal for people to co-exist on Earth over a long period of time. Definitions of this term are disputed and have varied with literature, context, and time. Sustainability usually has three dimensions (or pillars): env ...
through official sustainability certifications. The 'Planet Positive Award' winners were published in the November/December 2021 issue of the magazine, Volume 41, No 6 and recognized formally in a virtual awards ceremony facilitated by Sandow through their Design TV platform.


Award Recipients

The awards were grouped into seven categories for judgement including:
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/
cultural Culture ( ) is a concept that encompasses the social behavior, institutions, and Social norm, norms found in human societies, as well as the knowledge, beliefs, arts, laws, Social norm, customs, capabilities, Attitude (psychology), attitudes ...
,
workplace A workplace is a location where someone works, for their employer or themselves, a place of employment. Such a place can range from a home office to a large office building or factory. For industrialized societies, the workplace is one of the ...
,
healthcare Health care, or healthcare, is the improvement or maintenance of health via the preventive healthcare, prevention, diagnosis, therapy, treatment, wikt:amelioration, amelioration or cure of disease, illness, injury, and other disability, physic ...
, multifamily,
hospitality Hospitality is the relationship of a host towards a guest, wherein the host receives the guest with some amount of goodwill and welcome. This includes the reception and entertainment of guests, visitors, or strangers. Louis de Jaucourt, Louis, ...
,
education Education is the transmission of knowledge and skills and the development of character traits. Formal education occurs within a structured institutional framework, such as public schools, following a curriculum. Non-formal education als ...
, and
products Product may refer to: Business * Product (business), an item that can be offered to a market to satisfy the desire or need of a customer. * Product (project management), a deliverable or set of deliverables that contribute to a business solution ...
.


Future 100

''Metropolis'' 'Future 100' awards act as the connector of top tier architectural talent with leading design firms. The award recognizes the top 100 graduating students from interior and
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design programs in the
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and
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. Award recipients will be featured in Metropolis on both print and digital scales, alongside recognition of their programs, nominators, and school. The inaugural 'Future 100'
interior design Interior design is the art and science of enhancing the interior of a building to achieve a healthier and more aesthetically pleasing environment for the people using the space. With a keen eye for detail and a Creativity, creative flair, an ...
and
architecture Architecture is the art and technique of designing and building, as distinguished from the skills associated with construction. It is both the process and the product of sketching, conceiving, planning, designing, and construction, constructi ...
graduating students were named in 2021 and can be found on the ''Metropolis'' website.


Awards

In 2007 and 2008 ''Metropolis'' was a finalist in the
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in the 'Under 100,000 Circulation' category for General Excellence. This award honours effectiveness and overall excellence in which "writing, reporting, editing, and design all come together to command readers attention and fulfill the magazines unique editorial decision". In 2007 Havemeyer III, Szenasy and ''Metropolis'' won the
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August Heckscher Award "for their twenty-five years pursuing enlightened and intelligent documentation of life in urban America, especially
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". In 2009 Havemeyer III was awarded the Institute Honor for Collaborative Achievement by the
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on behalf of ''Metropolis'' magazine. In 2017, Susan S. Szenasy (''Metropolis's''
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from 1986 to 2017) received the Cooper–Hewitt, Smithsonian Design Museum's Director's Award in recognition of her work at ''Metropolis'' and beyond."2017 National Design Award Winners"
Cooper Hewitt (2017, May 4)


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