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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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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.
#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!

The AZ Awards issue packs much more than our winners and finalists — though they certainly take pride of place. (And you can read all about them on our dedicated AZ Awards site.)

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Summary Builds a Home Using Prefab Panels Made from Discarded Rice Husks
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Wicker Shock: How Rattan Became Milan’s Hottest Material Trend
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AZURE’s Great Canadian Design Road Trip!
Just in time for Canada Day, we map the coast-to-coast design destinations worth pulling over for.
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Gucci Memoria

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Gucci’s Gorgeous Meadow in a Milan Cloister
Curated by Demna, Gucci Memoria continues the Italian tradition of envisioning the Madonna in art.
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The Allure of “Global Convenience,” the Viral Artwork on Toronto’s Harbourfront
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Public Joy, Part 2: Beyond Expression – Collective Celebration Meets Public Policy
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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.
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A Shared Studio Space in Valencia Sparks Creativity and Collaboration
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The Architect’s Chair 2026

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December 3, 2026
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January 5, 2027

International Architectural Competition for the Christo and Jeanne-Claude Center in Gabrovo, Bulgaria

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June 20, 2026 - October 4, 2026
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June 22, 2026 - July 19, 2026
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