A New Lens on Design: 3 Architectural Media Leaders Join the A+Awards Jury

The A+Awards are back, and with the Final Entry Deadline on January 24th, now’s your chance to have your work evaluated by some of the most influential minds shaping the built environment. Our jury, comprised of over 250 experts from architecture, publishing, technology and beyond, reflects the diversity and innovation celebrated by the A+Awards. Each year, we’re thrilled to welcome new thought leaders whose expertise and vision elevate the conversation around design.

To showcase your projects to this exceptional assembly of influential thinkers and doers, submit them for consideration for the prestigious A+Awards:

Enter the 13th Annual A+Awards

This year, we’re proud to introduce three exceptional jurors who are redefining how architecture and design are communicated to the world. From championing sustainability and equity in architectural storytelling to crafting compelling narratives for design publishing and developing cutting-edge communication strategies for creative industries, these leaders are shaping how the built environment is perceived, understood, and celebrated globally.

Learn more about these inspiring champions of architectural media and how their unique perspectives are helping to drive the future of design discourse:

Avinash Rajagopal

Editor in Chief, Metropolis

Avinash Rajagopal is the editor-in-chief of Metropolis magazine, a leading publication at the intersection of architecture, design, and sustainability. A dedicated advocate for sustainable design, Rajagopal has spearheaded initiatives that address the climate, health, and equity impacts of the built environment, including the Climate Toolkit for Interior Design and the Interior Design Pledge for Positive Impact.

As a historian of contemporary design, he has authored Hacking Design (Cooper Hewitt, Smithsonian Design Museum) and contributed to seminal volumes such as Adhocracy, Making Africa, and the forthcoming Atlas of Furniture Design (Vitra Design Museum). A frequent speaker at global industry events, Rajagopal also lectures on design history and writing at esteemed institutions, including the School of Visual Arts, the University of Texas at Austin, and the National Institute of Design in India. Through his work, he challenges designers to rethink their practices in the face of pressing global challenges.

Jill Cohen

Editor in Chief, Luxe Interiors + Design

Jill Cohen was named Editor in Chief of Luxe Interiors + Design in 2024. Prior to taking the helm, she had an accomplished career in book publishing. Over the course of her career, Cohen has held numerous positions in the industry, including Founder, President and Publisher of Conde Nast Books; President, Random House Direct Marketing; VP of new business development at QVC and Vice President and Publisher, Time Warner Book Group, Bulfinch Press. In 2006, Cohen founded her agency, Jill Cohen Associates, which has produced hundreds of best-selling architecture and design books. Today, JCA continues as a Sandow Company.

Jean Francois Goyette

Founder, Future Future 

Jean-Francois Goyette, founder and CEO of Future-Future, is a consultant and communications strategist specializing in architecture and design. He has extensive international experience working across various disciplines, including architecture, urban planning, communications, branding, and cultural strategy.

He previously held positions as Public Relations Manager at OMA and Communications Director at Bruce Mau Design. At Phaidon, he was editor of the Phaidon Atlas of Architecture Online, the publisher’s largest editorial endeavor and first-ever digital project. Jean-Francois has also held posts within the digital departments of the Institute of Contemporary Arts in London and the Barbican Centre. He is trained as an architect and holds an M.Sc. from The Bartlett, University College London.

Architizer's 13th A+Awards features a suite of sustainability-focused categories recognizing designers that are building a greener industry — and a better future. Start your entry to receive global recognition for your work!

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