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A wooden pavilion lit at night with aurora borealis displaying green and purple lights in the sky above, evoking the enchanting atmosphere often celebrated at the Governor General's Awards.

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Canadian Excellence: RAIC and Canada Council’s 2026 Governor General’s Medals in Architecture Announced

From a park to a parkade, from a cottage to a high-rise tower, the Governor General's Medals in Architecture celebrate an array of typologies — by some of the country's leading design-minded firms.

Words: Elizabeth Pagliacolo
From: Architecture

A person in a black shirt lifts a movable cushion on a modular sofa with geometric patterned pillows in a living room.

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Q&A: Yves Béhar on Office Design, the Tech Industry and Being a Burning Man Board Member

We caught up with the Fuseproject founder in Chicago to hear about his latest furniture design, Peaks — and how it relates to the ever-evolving workplace (and world).

Words: Eric Mutrie
From: Design

Assorted wooden and metal door hardware with different shapes and finishes displayed on a blue surface.

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5 Hardware Collections That Turn Functional Details into Design Statements

From tactile surfaces to sculptural silhouettes, these new collections demonstrate how small-scale design moves can make a big impact.

Words: Sydney Shilling
From: Design

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These Italian Furniture Brands Captivated Us at Milan Design Week

The legends of Milan Design Week were stronger than ever. From B&B Italia to Poliform, Italian furniture brands have never been hotter.

Words: Elizabeth Pagliacolo
From: Design

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LightForm’s Vancouver Showroom Favours Quality Over Quantity

An edited selection of lights illuminates a dark, moody interior designed by Little Giant Studio to mimic a residential setting.

Words: Eric Mutrie
From: Interiors

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People sit in a circle under a large wooden dome structure at an outdoor gathering, with flags and a central area visible in the middle.

Canadian Excellence: RAIC and Canada Council’s 2026 Governor General’s Medals in Architecture Announced

Words: Elizabeth Pagliacolo
From: Architecture

A modern modular grey sofa with geometric shapes, two brown cushions, a folded blue throw, and a wooden stool, set in a minimalist white room with wooden flooring.

Q&A: Yves Béhar on Office Design, the Tech Industry and Being a Burning Man Board Member

Words: Eric Mutrie
From: Design

A metallic, curved handle rests on a pile of glossy, pink, cone-shaped candies.

5 Hardware Collections That Turn Functional Details into Design Statements

Words: Sydney Shilling
From: Design

These Italian Furniture Brands Captivated Us at Milan Design Week

Words: Elizabeth Pagliacolo
From: Design

LightForm’s Vancouver Showroom Favours Quality Over Quantity

Words: Eric Mutrie
From: Interiors

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From Showroom to Gala, Montauk Sofa Brings the Design Community Together

Words: Azure
From: Design

In Milan, Democratic Design and the Luxury Market Clashed But Co-Existed

Words: Eric Mutrie
From: Curiosity, Design

Out Now: AZURE’s Summer 2026 Issue

Words: Azure
From: Architecture, AZ Awards, Design

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4 Designers Zoom in on the Creative Process Behind Their Milan Launches

Words: Eric Mutrie
From: Design

Lanza Atelier’s Serpentine Pavilion Brings Out the Playful Side of Brick

Words: Yuki Sumner
From: Architecture

As Generative A.I. Takes Hold, We Have a Duty to Respect Design’s Archives

Words: Eric Mutrie
From: Curiosity, Design, Milan Design Week

Scenes from the AZ Awards Gala 2026

Words: Azure
From: AZ Awards

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#315: Spring 2026

Form Us With Love Is Over the Status Quo

The Stockholm studio is not only reimagining furnishings — but also how they're showcased.

Words: Jonna Dagliden Hunt
From: Design

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Urban Mobility: Exploring Toronto’s Eglinton LRT Line and Two Streets Redesigned to Put Pedestrians First

After a nearly 15-year journey full of twists and turns, Toronto’s Line 5, also known as the Eglinton Crosstown LRT, has finally opened to the public. Was it worth the wait?

Words: Sydney Shilling, Elizabeth Pagliacolo
From: Urbanism

Sydney’s New Market Is Filled With Mass-Timber and Plenty of Fish

A landmark new building on the city's waterfront is as much a destination for seafood wholesalers as it is for architecture fans.

Words: Penny Craswell
From: Architecture

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Jobs

Sustainability Specialist

Discipline: Architecture
Company: DIALOG
Location: Canada, Vancouver

Planning & Design Manager

Discipline: Architecture, Urban Design
Company: The Bentway
Location: Canada, Toronto

Architect

Discipline: Architecture
Company: Number Ten Architects
Location: Canada, Victoria

Sustainability Specialist

Discipline: Architecture
Company: DIALOG
Location: Canada, Vancouver

Planning & Design Manager

Discipline: Architecture, Urban Design
Company: The Bentway
Location: Canada, Toronto

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Discipline: Architecture
Company: Number Ten Architects
Location: Canada, Victoria

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Competitions

2026 IIDA Healthcare Design Awards

Category: Interior Design
Submit By: September 1, 2026

CCC Emerging Design Awards

Category: Design
Submit By: June 30, 2026

iF Design Award 2027

Category: Design
Register By: November 4, 2026
Submit By: November 4, 2026

2026 IIDA Healthcare Design Awards

Category: Interior Design
Submit By: September 1, 2026

CCC Emerging Design Awards

Category: Design
Submit By: June 30, 2026

iF Design Award 2027

Category: Design
Register By: November 4, 2026
Submit By: November 4, 2026

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Events

Home of Football: Home & Away

Category: Exhibitions
Dates: June 22, 2026 - July 19, 2026
Location: NYC, USA

Design Week Calgary 2026

Category: Festivals
Dates: August 6, 2026 - August 8, 2026
Location: Calgary, Canada

RAWDesign: Diversity in Design Summer Camp

Category: Workshops
Dates: August 17, 2026 - August 21, 2026
Location: Canada, Toronto

Home of Football: Home & Away

Category: Exhibitions
Dates: June 22, 2026 - July 19, 2026
Location: NYC, USA

Design Week Calgary 2026

Category: Festivals
Dates: August 6, 2026 - August 8, 2026
Location: Calgary, Canada

RAWDesign: Diversity in Design Summer Camp

Category: Workshops
Dates: August 17, 2026 - August 21, 2026
Location: Canada, Toronto

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Schools

University of Kansas

Discipline: Architecture
Location: Lawrence, USA
Graduate: Master of Architecture, Master of Arts, PhD
Undergrad: Bachelor of Science

TU Delft (Industrial Design Engineering)

Discipline: Industrial Design
Location: Delft, Netherlands
Graduate: Master of Design for Interaction, Master of Integrated Product Design, Master of Strategic Product Design
Undergrad: BSc Industrial Design Engineering