For the past few years, virtual and augmented reality have been hailed as revolutionary technologies in architecture, promising to expand its boundaries and re-shift its potential for innovation. VR and AR have the power to radically change the design process, making it more inclusive, responsive and interactive. How might this potential be translated into reality? How can augmented reality change the everyday experience of spaces and places for the users? By examining the boundaries between real and unreal, this talk will explore how speculation afforded by new technologies can make an impact on the way our world is physically built and experienced.