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5 Things We Learned from NYC Parks Commissioner Mitchell Silver

Future urban planners (and current York graduate students) Selam Eyob and Jasmine Mohamed ask Silver for his key lessons in urbanism.

Words: Selam Eyob, Jasmine Mohamed
From: Architecture

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“Space in Itself is a Language”: A Conversation with Joar Nango

For the artist and architect, language sovereignty is intrinsically linked to his ongoing project of reclaiming space for Indigenous architecture.

Words: Evan Pavka
From: Architecture, Curiosity

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Montreal’s Quartier des Spectacles Does Light Therapy on a Large Scale

In the wake of the pandemic, an assemblage of interactive sound and light installations reanimate the city’s dormant arts and culture district.

Words: Elena Senechal-Becker
From: Curiosity, Design

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Toronto Takes a Step Forward – and a Step Back – in Tackling the Housing Crisis

While new modular homes offer welcome supportive housing, Toronto's hostility to encampments and temporary shelters threatens vulnerable residents.

Words: Stefan Novakovic
From: Curiosity

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AZ Awards 2021 – Deadline Extended!

If you have not yet submitted your best work to the AZ Awards 2021, fear not: The deadline has been extended to March 1.

Words: Azure
From: Architecture, AZ Awards, Curiosity, Design, Interiors

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5 Things We Learned from NYC Parks Commissioner Mitchell Silver

Words: Selam Eyob, Jasmine Mohamed
From: Architecture

“Space in Itself is a Language”: A Conversation with Joar Nango

Words: Evan Pavka
From: Architecture, Curiosity

Montreal’s Quartier des Spectacles Does Light Therapy on a Large Scale

Words: Elena Senechal-Becker
From: Curiosity, Design

Toronto Takes a Step Forward – and a Step Back – in Tackling the Housing Crisis

Words: Stefan Novakovic
From: Curiosity

Learning From Barcelona: A New Future for Toronto’s Public Parks

Words: Kamila Grigo
From: Architecture, Curiosity

AZ Awards 2021 – Deadline Extended!

Words: Azure
From: Architecture, AZ Awards, Curiosity, Design, Interiors

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In Kiev, A Defunct Artillery Plant Turns Bustling Izakaya

Words: Elena Senechal-Becker
From: Interiors

In Alberta, an Orthodontics Clinic Unlike Any Other

Words: Elizabeth Pagliacolo
From: Interiors

Bortolotto Crafts a Sinuous New Gateway to Toronto’s OCAD University

Words: Stefan Novakovic
From: Architecture

An Upstate New York Studio Maximizes Its Intentionally Small Footprint

Words: Kendra Jackson
From: Architecture, Interiors

5 New Products Embracing Scandinavian Style

Words: Evan Pavka
From: Design

Azure Announces New Editor

Words: Azure
From: Curiosity

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#284: Jan/Feb 2021

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PPAA’s Austere Mexico City Residential Complex Celebrates Dichotomies

Behind Carrizal's monolithic facades lies a wealth of enticing contrasts, from a verdant “communal foyer” to airy minimalist interiors.

Words: Ana Karina Zatarain
From: Architecture

+ Jan/Feb 2021

“Architecture Has To Be Generous.” A Conversation with Barclay & Crousse

The Peruvian architects behind such acclaimed projects as the Place of Remembrance and Casa Huayoccari talk with Azure about the expansive spirit of their work.

Words: Elizabeth Pagliacolo
From: Architecture

+ Jan/Feb 2021

On Long Island, SO – IL Lays a Cross Down on the Landscape

Each of the four wings in the striking cruciform house serves a different function and takes in different views.

Words: Tim McKeough
From: Architecture

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Safe in Public Space

This series of essays is part of an initiative by The Bentway in Toronto that takes a deep, critical look at safety and equity in public spaces everywhere. It unites a passionate group of creators, artists, activists, researchers and other partners to develop new practices and strategies to ensure safer public spaces for all.