Cynthia Davidson to Step Down as Log Editor
The founding editor of the architecture journal will conclude her 23-year tenure with the publication's 68th issue.
Updated on Oct. 28, 2026 in People
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Cynthia Davidson, who founded the architecture journal Log, has announced she will step down as its editor. She will finish her leadership tenure following the release of the journal's 68th edition.
Why it matters
The transition marks a significant shift for the Anyone Corporation, which Davidson founded in 1990 to foster discourse in the field of architecture. Julie Cirelli has been named as the incoming editorial lead to continue the publication's work.
Cynthia Davidson served as founding editor for 23 years, overseeing the journal since its launch. Her final project will be the 68th edition of the publication.
The players
Cynthia Davidson
She is the founding editor of the architecture journal Log and executive director of the Anyone Corporation.
Julie Cirelli
She currently serves as the director of Park Books and is the designated successor for the editorial direction of Log.
Anyone Corporation
Based in New York City, this organization publishes Log and produces academic and professional architectural content.
The details
Davidson, who will remain executive director of the Anyone Corporation, continues to oversee the Writing Architecture Series books with MIT Press. Julie Cirelli, the current director of Park Books, will take over editorial responsibilities in 2027.
Timeline
Cynthia Davidson founded the Anyone Corporation in 1990.
The Anyone Corporation published the ANY tabloid magazine from 1993 to 2000.
Log was launched in September 2003.
The 68th edition of Log will be edited by Davidson in the fall of 2026.
Julie Cirelli will assume editorial leadership of the journal in 2027.
Market Landscape
The leadership change follows the established precedent set by the publication history of the ANY tabloid magazine. This move signals a generational shift in the Anyone Corporation's publishing strategy while maintaining its institutional presence in the architectural sector.
Readers of Log can expect the journal to continue its current editorial focus under new leadership starting in 2027. The transition will not affect existing book series or the current publishing schedule for the final issues led by Davidson.
The takeaway
The departure of a long-standing founder signifies a pivotal moment for niche academic publications as they navigate institutional transitions. Readers looking to track the evolving discourse in architectural writing should monitor upcoming issues for updates on editorial direction.
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Source note: This article includes information reported by Architecturalrecord.
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