Place is a medium for connection. Whether in a lunch meeting, a family dinner, or a fall festival — people and the connections they make with each other and the environment are the heartbeat of impactful design. Design that moves people toward a common mood or mindset is not created by a single person, but rather by diverse minds connecting over a vision, bringing forward their experiences, adding a dash of innovation, folding in environmental considerations and blending it together with the rich history of an area. This is our recipe for success, for a destination flowing, humming — alive with the vibration of humanity. This issue features spaces, buildings, communities and thought leaders from across the country, each distinct in their context, use or point of view. What unites them all is a spirit of collaboration that extends to structure, community and the land itself.