"The OBEL Foundation's introduction of Systems' Hack as the theme for its 2026 cycle foregrounds architecture's relationship to the systems that organize contemporary life, from infrastructure to resource flows. At the scale of the design industry, Salone del Mobile.Milano's outline of its 2026 framework, including OMA's involvement in the Salone Contract master plan, signals an evolving understanding of major fairs as long-term cultural and economic infrastructures rather than standalone events."
"At the institutional level, the OBEL Foundation has announced Systems' Hack as the theme for its 2026 cycle, foregrounding architecture's relationship to interconnected societal systems, including energy, water, education, and information networks. Defined by an international jury chaired by Nathalie de Vries of MVRDV, the theme positions architecture as a strategic tool capable of intervening within systemic constraints rather than addressing isolated challenges."
OBEL Foundation named Systems' Hack as the 2026 theme to emphasize architecture's role within interconnected societal systems such as energy, water, education, and information networks. An international jury chaired by Nathalie de Vries of MVRDV defined the theme to position architecture as a strategic tool for intervening within systemic constraints rather than treating isolated problems. The framework underscores that nearly half of the buildings expected by 2050 have yet to be constructed, highlighting long-term ecological, social, and political consequences of design choices. Salone del Mobile.Milano outlined a 2026 framework that treats major fairs as enduring cultural and industrial infrastructures, with OMA involved in the Salone Contract master plan. Final nomination days for the 2026 ArchDaily Building of the Year Awards emphasize collective evaluation and public participation in shaping architectural priorities.
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