<p>Issue 20 of <strong><em>LA+</em></strong> journal brings you the results of our fifth international design ideas competition. <strong><em>LA+ EXOTIQUE</em></strong> asked entrants to redesign the forecourt of the Museum of Natural History in Paris. The Museum¿founded in 1793¿sits within the <em>Jardin des Plantes</em> grounds, which include themed gardens, a zoo, and five themed galleries. In addition to its collections, the Museum is an active research institution studying the evolution of life on this planet. <strong><em>LA+ EXOTIQUE</em></strong> showcases the award-winning designs and a comprehensive Salon des Refus¿ The issue will also feature an essay by <strong><em>LA+</em></strong> creative director Catherine Seavitt and interviews with jurors Julia Czerniak, Sonja D¿mpelmann, Catherine Mosbach, Signe Nielsen, and Marcel Wilson.</p>