Curiosity

At Euroluce, the biennial lighting fair held in Milan last April, Philippe Starck revealed to Azure the dreams behind his three new fixtures for Italian lighting manufacturer Flos – and the challenges involved in creating them.

Designer and architect Ron Arad talks with Azure about PQ Eyewear, his new line of specs that explores 3D-printing and reinvents the hinge.

On until May 11, this exhibit at Toronto’s WORKshop brings together the experimental Chinese-inspired works of international designers and architects, from Taiwan’s Luke Liu Kuo-Chang to Chicago artist-architect Jimenez Lai of Bureau Spectacular.

We Make Carpets draws a line in the sand.

Now on newsstands: Our June issue highlights four inspiring workspaces and a colour-infused condo in Toronto, and provides an insider’s guide to 25 design-musts in New York City.

Kicking off today, this four-day festival in the heart of the Bowery is jam-packed with panel discussions, workshops and events that explore the future of cities and how art and culture are vital to their growth.

On June 13, we’ll announce the winners of the 2013 AZ Awards live from the Evergreen Brick Works in Toronto. Purchase your ticket now and join the celebration for the winners and finalists.

The Contact Photography Festival, on throughout May in Toronto, features ace photographers with unique perspectives on interiors, landscapes and art. Here are 10 international talents – including Sebastião Salgado – we’re excited to check out.

Despite its cheeky name, Grow Op at the Gladstone Hotel presents innovative landscape concepts – by ERA Architects, designer Ryan Taylor, and other creatives – that bow to nature.

One half of Toronto studio Moss & Lam, Edward Lam has passed away. Together with Deborah Moss, he crafted awe-inspiring interior elements in projects all around the world.