What can a structure built to last a single season teach us about history, memory and material? At ICFF 2026, AD-WO's Emanuel Admassu and Jen Wood sat down with Dezeen's Ben Dreith to unpack how fleeting pavilions become vessels for research, myth and erased histories, from Columbus, Indiana, to the Venice Architecture Biennale. Step inside four Brooklyn studios redefining New York design. ICFF GRID: Inside New York Design takes you behind the scenes with MIOS, Marx Et Al, Sivim Ly and Mokko Seishin to explore how history, material and craftsmanship shape their work. From a childhood drafting table to shaping some of Southern California's most celebrated homes, KAA Design's Todd Paolillo shares how Rome, Carlo Scarpa and a cross-country road trip shaped his design philosophy, plus what he's building next. "African artistry is not one thing." At ICFF 2026, four designers unpacked what that means for furniture, identity and community, from ancestral craft reimagined for contemporary spaces to Africa's rise as a true trendsetting force. Hear what Lani Adeoye, Paul Jeffrey, Kwadwo Som-Pimpong and Shirley Rafina had to say. How do top residential architects decide what fills a room? We go inside the sourcing strategies of three firms blending vintage finds, bespoke craft, and material storytelling to shape homes that feel lived-in from day one. Three emerging designers, one global stage. From a stainless steel chair that sparked a brand to a bone-inspired lounge chair pushing the limits of 3D printing, discover the creative minds ICFF is watching next. What does it really mean to design with dignity in mind? At ICFF 2026, three leaders in architecture and design, Sara Caples, Treger Strasberg, and Sabrina Lippman, joined Dwell's Diana Budds to unpack how trauma-informed care and community partnership can transform the way we build for the people who need it most. Meet Ximena Rodriguez, director of interior design at CetraRuddy, who shares how childhood visits to construction sites, a love of nature in New York City, and a passion for human-centered design shape her approach to creating spaces that feel like home. Fresh off her showing at ICFF, Rosie Li opens up about her Jewel Block collection, her creative partnership with engineer Philip Watkins, and why she believes independent studios occupy a vital middle ground in design today.Stories
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