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A group of people walk and gather in a grassy urban park with stone paths, featured on the cover of AZURE magazine promoting the AZ Awards 2026.
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#316
Summer 2026

The June/July/August 2026 edition of AZURE is dedicated to our 16th annual AZ Awards — and also features the best of Milan, the New Museum’s expansion, the latest in building envelope systems and more!

AZ Awards 2026: Explore the Winners and Finalists!⇢
First + Foremost
Gucci’s Gorgeous Meadow in a Milan Cloister
Get Ready for Furniture to Start Matching Sports Drinks
These Italian Furniture Brands Captivated Us at Milan Design Week
Wicker Shock: How Rattan Became Milan’s Hottest Material Trend
5 Installations that Made the Elemental Monumental in Milan
In Milan, Democratic Design and the Luxury Market Clashed But Co-Existed
NeoCon Preview: Prostoria Revives Croatian Modernism
NeoCon 2026 Has a Soft Spot for Carpet Tiles and Textiles
NYC’s New Museum Finds Its Soulmate in an Angular Addition by OMA
Spotlight: Building Envelope
Summary Builds a Home Using Prefab Panels Made from Discarded Rice Husks
In Vancouver, The Hive’s Low-Carbon Timber Exoskeleton Provides a Dynamic Exterior Expression
A Weathered Steel-Clad Artist’s Studio Recedes Into Its Forested Surroundings
A New Face for Exterior Materials Emerges in Muted Tones
Plus:
15 Products That Turn the Bathroom into a Private Wellness Retreat
10 Acoustic Solutions with Designs That Speak Volumes
As Generative A.I. Takes Hold, We Have a Duty to Respect Design’s Archives
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Aerial view of the Toronto eastern waterfront park with winding paths, green spaces, and a city skyline with tall buildings in the background.

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“Leading With Landscape” Charts 25 City-Shaping Years of Waterfront Toronto
We chat with Fadi Masoud about the University of Toronto symposium and exhibition, which celebrates (and debates) Waterfront Toronto’s major successes over its first quarter century — and anticipates what comes next.
Words
Elizabeth Pagliacolo
From
Architecture, Urbanism
A man in a black shirt leans against a red wall while looking sideways; in the background, a woman walks away down a hallway.

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At TIFF, “Bunker” Charts the Moral Struggles of a Modern Starchitect
Javier Bardem plays a designer weighing the ethical implications of working for a tech billionaire, all while navigating family life, a pesky neighbour and a missing cat.
Words
Eric Mutrie
From
Curiosity
Rooftop area with green roofs, a swimming pool, lounge chairs, and trees in the background under a clear sky.

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Bota Bota’s Expansion Turns the Sauna From a Solitary Ritual Into a Social One
Designed by Sid Lee Architecture, a new floating pavilion expands the Montreal spa's thermal circuit with a panoramic Aufguss sauna that deepens visitors' connection to the St. Lawrence River — and to one another.
Words
Bianca Weeko Martin
From
Architecture
Dacor Blurs the Line Between Kitchen and Living Space
From panel-ready models to flush installation, the leading appliance brand is refining how its products fit into residential interiors — all without sacrificing performance.
Words
Azure
From
Design, Interiors
A white candle in a pastel holder stands on a brown table beside two stacked books, one with an illustrated cover. A green palm leaf hangs over the scene.

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Light It Up: Four Sculptural Candle Holders That Invite Human Interaction
Like small vehicles for creativity, these four candle holders can be played with and rearranged on a whim.
Words
Kendra Jackson
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Design
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“Leading With Landscape” Charts 25 City-Shaping Years of Waterfront Toronto
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Elizabeth Pagliacolo
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A man with short brown hair and a beard wearing a black sweater stands in front of a red wall, looking to his left.
At TIFF, “Bunker” Charts the Moral Struggles of a Modern Starchitect
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Eric Mutrie
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Bota Bota’s Expansion Turns the Sauna From a Solitary Ritual Into a Social One
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A white candle in a colorful holder sits on an orange surface next to stacked books and a green palm leaf against a brown background.
Light It Up: Four Sculptural Candle Holders That Invite Human Interaction
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Kendra Jackson
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Toronto’s TigerBaby Celebrates Emerging Local Creatives of All Stripes
Words
Eric Mutrie
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A person with a backpack walks near garden beds in a courtyard surrounded by modern glass greenhouse structures designed by Moriyama Teshima.
Moriyama Teshima Brings Life Sciences Out of the Lab and Into Public View
Words
Sydney Shilling
From
Architecture
Minimalist kitchen with pink cabinets, a white island, open shelves holding plants and decor, and a round wooden dining table with four matching chairs in the foreground.
In Rome, Margine Studio Brings an Apartment to Life with a Curated Chromatic Palette
Words
Kendra Jackson
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Interiors
Modern lounge with red walls, beanbag chairs, tables, and sofas. Large yellow “danse” sign on one wall and windows with orange/yellow tinted panels. Ceiling lights hang above.
Le Grand-Espace Establishes a Colourful Cultural Venue in Quebec’s Eastern Townships
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Elizabeth Pagliacolo
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Architecture
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Plutarco Grabs Sandwich Lovers’ Attention in Madrid
Words
Eric Mutrie
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Interiors
A winding path beneath a bridge is illuminated at night by colorful, rainbow-like lights reflecting on its surface.
Design Calendar: Art, Architecture and Design Events Not to Miss This September
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Sydney Shilling
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Two metallic sideboards with vertical grooves stand side by side against a white wall; three ceramic vases in blue and red are displayed on top of the right cabinet.
4 Sideboards That Turn Storage Into a Statement
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Kendra Jackson
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#316: Summer 2026
A modern glass building, home to the NYC New Museum designed by OMA, glows beside an older brick structure as traffic passes in the foreground during dusk.
NYC’s New Museum Finds Its Soulmate in an Angular Addition by OMA
The Bowery's big cultural institution is now joined by a complementary companion, encased in sheets of glass laminated with metal mesh.
Words
Tim McKeough
From
Architecture
A modern house with a rusty metal facade and large glass windows, set in a forest with autumn leaves on the ground.
A Weathered Steel-Clad Artist’s Studio Recedes Into Its Forested Surroundings
Chosen by Verge Select for its robust durability, the milled steel will age gracefully over time.
Words
Kendra Jackson
From
Architecture
In Milan, Democratic Design and the Luxury Market Clashed But Co-Existed
High praise for Milan Design Week's low-cost launches — and admiration for a few incredibly pricey ones, too. (Calling all billionaires!)
Words
Eric Mutrie
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Curiosity, Design
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Building Envelope
Buildings around the world that explore new approaches to thermally insulated systems.
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A modern, single-story house with a flat roof, minimalist gray facade, and small windows, set behind a low wall on a paved street.
Summary Builds a Home Using Prefab Panels Made from Discarded Rice Husks
Words
Kendra Jackson
Modern office building with a distinctive hexagonal honeycomb facade illuminated at dusk, featuring large glass windows and multiple floors.
In Vancouver, The Hive’s Low-Carbon Timber Exoskeleton Provides a Dynamic Exterior Expression
Words
Stefan Novakovic
A modern rectangular cabin with a rust-colored metal exterior stands among tall trees in a forested area, surrounded by autumn leaves.
A Weathered Steel-Clad Artist’s Studio Recedes Into Its Forested Surroundings
Words
Kendra Jackson
Modern two-story house with light-colored brick exterior, vertical windows, a wooden gate, and a tree in the foreground.
A New Face for Exterior Materials Emerges in Muted Tones
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Kendra Jackson
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A red velvet chair with a notebook and headphones sits next to a round red side table on a patterned beige carpet.
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UNFOLD 2027

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September 25, 2026
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September 25, 2026

International Garden Festival Call for Projects 2027

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Porada International Design Award 2026

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The Unboring Design Assembly

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September 30, 2026 - October 1, 2026
Location
Canada, Toronto

2026 ARIDO Awards Gala

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September 17, 2026
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Canada, Toronto

Detroit Month of Design 2026

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September 1, 2026 - September 30, 2026
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The Unboring Design Assembly

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Canada, Toronto

2026 ARIDO Awards Gala

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