“This year’s winners—spanning architecture, interiors, fashion, digital design, landscape, and product—are united less by style than by stance. Their work insists that design is a public act, one that redistributes power, makes inequities legible, and reclaims beauty as a shared resource rather than a luxury commodity. … operat[ing] as a civic force—reflecting collective values while shaping everyday experience.”
Uplifting national design news
If Cooper Hewitt’s National Design Awards is truly the “barometer of where American design believes its moral center lies”, then we’re in for some good news we can get behind!
Kara Babcock
In the Industry, News
March 11, 2026 at 2:32 pm
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April 21, 2026
Inside Union, Project
Three examples of storefront frames from the Boys and Girls Club project offer a nice learning opportunity. Reach out to Taylor or Kara with questions or more information!
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Kara Babcock
April 20, 2026
Inside Union, Just For Fun
The Providence office waiting for Kevin A to cross the finish line!
Tyler Rodrigues
April 20, 2026
Project
The GC sent over drone videos and photos taken of the Union Street, New Bedford site. They’re beginning excavation for foundations very soon!
Taylor Hughes
April 13, 2026
In the Community
Providence has a full lineup of community events from April through May — cleanups, plantings, beautification days, and a free family celebration. All events are free and open to everyone.
FUTUREs
April 1, 2026
Other, Project
Lot’s happening at Tackenash Knoll! Roofs installed at 3 of the 13 buildings.
Eline M. Hilgersom
April 1, 2026
Inside Union, Other
We’ve successfully reported to the Design Data Exchange for 2025 as part of our AIA 2030 Commitment. This was our first year reporting and we’re looking forward to gathering more data in the years to come!
Evelyn X. Ehgotz