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As the magazine celebrates its 60th anniversary, it also marks a milestone in architectural culture worldwide. Through the decades, the essays it has published have been critical to a deeper understanding of the inspiration, experience, and perception of architecture as depicted on the journal’s pages, chronicled in high-quality, powerful photography. This special issue once more brings into focus the ongoing, vibrant architectural culture that bridges past, present, and future through a selection of influential essays from the back catalogue. By taking a fresh look at perspectives from Toyo Ito, Kenzo Tange, Kazuyo Sejima, Kengo Kuma, and more, new insights can be gained.