Two new titles for architects.

McGraw-Hill Companies (New York), the publisher of "Architectural Record," and the Chicago chapter of the American Institute of Architects (AIA; Chicago, IL) will begin the publication of "Chicago Architect" magazine with an issue in October. The new title, to be produced six times a year, will replace the chapter's monthly newsletter, "Focus."

The magazine will debut at the AIA Chicago's annual awards event on Oct. 26. Its mission is to focus on innovative work by members, emerging technical developments, and trade and industry news, and will carry interviews area architects and commentary on ongoing and proposed projects. It will have an initial controlled circulation of 4500 including all 3000 AIA Chicago members.

Also, Balcony Press (Glendale, CA), the publisher of "LA Architect" for the AIA Los Angeles Chapter, has begun the publication of "Form: Pioneering Design," a new bimonthly magazine that features emerging talents and works in the areas of architecture, interior, landscape, furniture and product design, and materials and technology. It has a target audience of architects and professional designers nationwide and an annual subscription costs $35.

Balcony said the magazine's mission is to "showcase high-concept projects that provoke and inspire," including conventional and unconventional design/concept, products or environments. Content includes coverage of design and innovation in such areas as luxury home products, seating and accessories, lighting, integration and automation, corporate settings, and restaurants.