Mega-Milestones: Inside Interior Design’s September 2026 Issue
“I guess it’s true that time flies when you’re having fun!” says Interior Design Editor-in-Chief Cindy Allen in her Editor’s Welcome for the September issue. “Yes, it has been 25 years of putting other talented people’s work on these sacred pages, and even though we’re celebrating the entire industry’s significant anniversaries this time around, somewhere along the way, and without my quite noticing, this issue became a lot about me instead,” she continues. Of course, Interior Design wouldn’t be the magazine it is today without Allen’s leadership, warmth, and eye for stellar design—and our latest issue rightfully reflects that.
In honor of Allen’s milestone, we’re looking back at the people, projects, and ideas that have shaped the design world over the years, from influential creatives and enduring icons to landmark exhibitions and celebrated firms. Consider it a trip down memory lane, with plenty of reasons to celebrate where design has been—and where it’s headed next.
Editor’s note: We will continue to update this page as issue stories are published on site so stay tuned!
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Cheers To Cindy Allen And 25 Years Of Design Excellence
Interior Design Editor-in-Chief Cindy Allen celebrates 25 years at the helm of this magazine with a trip down memory lane.
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5 Must-See Exhibitions Revisit Icons Who Bridged Art And Design
Recent exhibitions from Milan to New York to Porto, Portugal, honor influential 20th-century creatives whose output merged art and design to spark broader cultural shifts.
Milestones of Design
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Milestones Of Design: Rebecca Moses On American Fashion
In a new artwork for the CFDA, Rebecca Moses reflects on 250 years of American fashion as a story of possibility, individuality, and reinvention.
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Milestones Of Design: Antoni Gaudí’s Enduring Design Vision
On the centenary of Antoni Gaudí’s death, BD Barcelona revisits the architect’s sculptural furniture and interior designs with a year-long celebration.
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Milestones Of Design: A New Chapter For Andrée Putman’s Design Icons
Celebrating the centennial of Andrée Putman’s birth, her studio is reviving the designer’s legacy with reissued icons and new pieces inspired by her archives.
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Never Forget: Remembering September 11 Through Architecture
Since September 11, 2001, the World Trade Center site has been transformed into a powerful mix of skyscrapers, public spaces, and places of remembrance.
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Le Corbusier’s Church Becomes A Solar Spectacle
Döppel Studio transforms Le Corbusier’s Saint-Pierre in Firminy with “Solaire,” an immersive installation that uses sculptural totems, light, and shadow.
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Novità’s Three Decades Of Design PR, From Italian Roots To New York Reach
Founded by Christine Abbate, Novità Communications celebrates three decades of championing the industry while expanding its reach from New York to Milan.
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Herzog & de Meuron’s Hong Kong Legacy Takes Center Stage
M+ celebrates its fifth anniversary with “Herzog & de Meuron: In Focus,” an exhibition spanning 10 of the Swiss firm’s key projects in China.
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SCAD Museum Of Art Turns 15
Celebrating 15 years, SCAD Museum of Art spotlights architect Christian Sottile’s transformative design alongside the institution’s role as a dynamic hub.
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A Lost Abbey Reimagined In Steel
Celebrating 20 years, Belgian art-and-architecture studio Gijs Van Vaerenbergh resurrects the missing cloister of Herkenrode Abbey as a line drawing.
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Daniel Libeskind’s Jewish Museum Berlin Turns 25
A special exhibition at the Jewish Museum Berlin marks its 25th anniversary—and Daniel Libeskind’s 80th birthday—with models, drawings, and archival context.
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Marimekko Marks 75 Years Of Joyful Prints
The Finnish design house celebrates its 75th anniversary with a traveling Japan exhibition spotlighting seven decades of bold patterns, fashion, and printmaking.
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Dale Chihuly’s Enduring Dialogue With Venice
Nearly 60 years after first discovering Venice’s glassmaking traditions, Dale Chihuly returns with three monumental new works along the Grand Canal.
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How BDE&Co. Has Shaped Design Narratives For 30 Years, And Counting
A closer look at how bde&co. has grown into a leading design PR firm alongside Beth Dickstein’s industry advocacy through Be Original Americas.
Icons of Design
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40 Years Of Lissoni & Partners
Piero Lissoni reflects on four decades of Lissoni & Partners, the influential Milan-based practice known for its restrained interiors, furniture, and brand collaborations.
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Gabellini Sheppard’s 35 Years Of Fashion-Inspired Design
From Jil Sander boutiques to Rockefeller Center and luxury residences, Gabellini Sheppard Associates reflects on 35 years of creating sculptural spaces.
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Inside LSM’s Bespoke Approach To Corporate Design
LSM founders Debra Lehman-Smith and Jim McLeish reflect on 35 years of shaping corporate interiors through bold design, curated art, and client relationships.
Idols of Design
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DWA Design Studio: From Milan Design Students To Creative Partners
DWA Design Studio founders bring a research-driven approach to interiors, using bold contrasts of color, material, and geometry to create unexpected spaces.
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Greg Natale’s Design Journey: From Dynasty Fan To Interior Designer
Greg Natale celebrates 25 years of bold, layered design, from vibrant interiors to products and architecture spanning Australia, the U.S., and beyond.
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Barber Osgerby: How The 2012 Olympic Torch Put The Designers In The Spotlight
How Ed Barber and Jay Osgerby continue to bring an inventive, playful approach to products for leading international manufacturers.
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John Friedman Alice Kimm Architects: From Harvard Classmates To Design Partners
How the Los Angeles studio brings a collaborative, concept-driven sensibility to socially minded civic, educational, and residential projects.
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AvroKO At 25: Reflecting On A Legacy of Design And Looking Ahead
AvroKO celebrates 25 years of design that draws from history to shape the future, building a globally recognized hospitality practice.
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Messana O’Rorke: Three Decades Of Design Defined By Scale, Light And Form
Messana O’Rorke marks three decades of minimalist architecture, seamlessly pairing historic structures with contemporary additions.
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10 Questions With… Clarisse Merlet
Clarisse Merlet, founder of Paris-based FabBRICK, is transforming discarded textiles into colorful architectural materials, pushing the medium with bold forms.
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11 Top Picks From Feria Hábitat València 2026
Highlights from Feria Hábitat València, which featured over 1,200 exhibiting brands spread across 110,000 square meters of exhibition space.