In collaboration with Anagramme, we realised five issues this year for the renowned Belgian architecture magazine A+, marking our first contribution as graphic designers. At the same time, this series initiates our role as ongoing designers for the publication. With five issues per year, released approximately every two months, A+ introduces not only a renewed visual identity but also a reworked editorial structure. Each issue is now composed of two parts: a carefully curated selection of recent Belgian architecture projects, and a thematic dossier that nourishes architectural discourse through essays, interviews, and case studies, often developed in collaboration with guest editors.

The five editions of this year each explore a distinct theme. A+311: Circular Plans examines the spatial and symbolic implications of the circular plan. A+312: Natural Intelligence, developed in the context of the Venice Architecture Biennale, investigates how architecture can learn from natural systems, in dialogue with the work of Bas Smets. A+313: Parallel Practices focuses on experimental and self-initiated practices that position themselves outside the conventional architectural commission. In A+314: Collective Authorship, co-edited by Ouest, co-creation takes centre stage, addressing the implications of shared authorship. Finally, A+315: Private Commissioning analyses the impact of private clients on Belgium’s spatial landscape, and explores how individual interests can be aligned with collective quality.

The design of the series departs from the position A+ occupies within the Belgian architectural landscape and discourse. It raises the question of whether the magazine can fully merge with the vernacular while simultaneously asserting a distinct and autonomous voice—perhaps through a subtle, underlying statement. Through this thematic structure, A+ aims not only to inform, but also to inspire and challenge its readers.