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AZ Awards 2022: Meet the Winners

The results of Azure’s 12 annual AZ Awards are here!

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From: Architecture, AZ Awards, AZ Awards Winners, Curiosity, Design, Interiors, Uncategorized

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O, Canada! 10 Canadian Designers Making it Big Abroad

From Evan Jerry’s collaboration with TRNK New York to Andlight’s dazzling display in Milan, these Canadian designers are making the world take notice.

Words: Elizabeth Pagliacolo
From: Design

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The Robot Mop Gets a Design and Functionality Upgrade with the Narwal T10

With a design that fits contemporary spaces, the Narwal T10 robot mop and vacuum makes cleaning effortless.

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From: Design

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Frank Gehry’s Forma Condos Begin Their Rise in Toronto

After a decade in the works, the famed architect’s twin towers will tip the scales in his home city.

Words: Catherine MacIntosh
From: Architecture

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Luminaire Authentik Creates Playful and Personalized Lighting Designs

With a new outdoor collection, a line of ready-to-ship pieces and a recently opened Toronto showroom, there are more ways than ever before to experience Luminaire Authentik’s designed- and made-in-Canada pieces.

Words: Azure
From: Design

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AZ Awards 2022: Meet the Winners

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From: Architecture, AZ Awards, AZ Awards Winners, Curiosity, Design, Interiors, Uncategorized

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O, Canada! 10 Canadian Designers Making it Big Abroad

Words: Elizabeth Pagliacolo
From: Design

Frank Gehry’s Forma Condos Begin Their Rise in Toronto

Words: Catherine MacIntosh
From: Architecture

Luminaire Authentik Creates Playful and Personalized Lighting Designs

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From: Design

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Out Now: The AZ Awards 2022 Edition of Azure

Words: Elizabeth Pagliacolo
From: Architecture, AZ Awards, Curiosity

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4 Portable Lamps That Are Peak Gorpcore Design

Words: Eric Mutrie
From: Design

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A London Exhibition Considers the Role of Portals in Virtual Reality — and IRL

Words: Drew Zeiba
From: Curiosity

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These Meditation Pods Offer Respite From the Stressors of Office Life

Words: Kendra Jackson
From: Design

Steelcase Flex Personal Spaces privacy screen

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4 Stylish Screens That Enable Privacy in the Workplace

Words: Kendra Jackson
From: Design

Andrew Lane and Tessa Bain of Toronto firm Digby, focused on creating metaverse experiences

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Exploring the Metaverse’s Impact on the Future of Work

Words: Jaclyn Tersigni
From: Curiosity

Mitis meeting table by StudioTK in an office with a bookshelf.

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4 Functional — and Beautiful — Tables for Office Gatherings

Words: Kendra Jackson
From: Design

Light Forest installation at Instagram's San Francisco office.

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Immersive Light Installations Bring These Tech Offices’ Missions to Life

Words: Kendra Jackson
From: Design

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Norm Architects Creates a Spa-Like Dental Clinic In Antwerp

Dentology+ reframes dental hygiene as a form of self-care and Norm Architects designs a serene calming clinic to match.

Words: Nour Abi-Nakhoul
From: Interiors

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A Fluid, Undulating Surface Unifies Disparate Uses at Site Verrier

Heavy-hitters SO–IL and FREAKS team up to renovate the Site Verrier, bringing together a glass museum, a cultural space and the Centre International d’Art Verrier

Words: Giovanna Dunmall
From: Architecture

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Cultivating a New Housing Typology in Toronto Backyards

David Driedger, François Abbott and Naama Blonder provide insight into Toronto’s newest architectural typology: the garden suite.

Words: Eric Mutrie
From: Architecture

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Collection

Spotlight: Workspace

These ingenious office interiors and products let you take care of business — whether at your desk, in the metaverse or in silent meditation pods.

Shanghai’s WorkX Social is Part Office and Part Community Hub

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Words: David Sokol

Shaal modular contract seating collection by Arper

4 Modular Contract Seating Collections Built for Lounging

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Words: Kendra Jackson

Installation by HUSH Design Agency at Uber's San Francisco office.

Immersive Light Installations Bring These Tech Offices’ Missions to Life

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Words: Kendra Jackson

Work Series Two meeting table by Another Country.

4 Functional — and Beautiful — Tables for Office Gatherings

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Words: Kendra Jackson

Exploring the Metaverse’s Impact on the Future of Work

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Words: Jaclyn Tersigni

4 Stylish Screens That Enable Privacy in the Workplace

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Words: Kendra Jackson

These Meditation Pods Offer Respite From the Stressors of Office Life

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Words: Kendra Jackson

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Spec Sheets

Top Products and Materials

Marteen Seating

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From: Residential Furniture

Robotech

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Simulated Steel Line

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STAK Vanities

By: Fleurco
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Quilt Rug

By: Kasthall
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Jobs

Interior Architect/Designer

Discipline: Interior Design
Company: Studio Snoop
Location: Australia, Sydney

Junior Architect

Discipline: Architecture
Company: Studio Mediterranee
Location: France

Professor in Architecture

Discipline: Architecture, Education
Company: Xi’an Jiaotong-Liverpool University
Location: China

Interior Architect/Designer

Discipline: Interior Design
Company: Studio Snoop
Location: Australia, Sydney

Junior Architect

Discipline: Architecture
Company: Studio Mediterranee
Location: France

Professor in Architecture

Discipline: Architecture, Education
Company: Xi’an Jiaotong-Liverpool University
Location: China

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Competitions

IDA Awards

Category: Design
Submit By: November 15, 2022

LIV Hospitality Design Awards 2022

Category: Architecture, Interior Design
Submit By: January 31, 2023

ArchiDots Award for Excellence

Category: Architecture, Student
Register By: September 15, 2022
Submit By: September 30, 2022

IDA Awards

Category: Design
Submit By: November 15, 2022

LIV Hospitality Design Awards 2022

Category: Architecture, Interior Design
Submit By: January 31, 2023

ArchiDots Award for Excellence

Category: Architecture, Student
Register By: September 15, 2022
Submit By: September 30, 2022

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Events

Diego Rivera’s America

Category: Performances
Date: July 17, 2022
Location: San Francisco, USA

Chris Schanck: Off-World

Category: Exhibitions
Date: January 8, 2023
Location: USA

Land, Sea, Shelter, Culture

Category: Exhibitions, Lectures & Panels
Dates: July 5, 2022 - July 29, 2022
Location: USA

Diego Rivera’s America

Category: Performances
Date: July 17, 2022
Location: San Francisco, USA

Chris Schanck: Off-World

Category: Exhibitions
Date: January 8, 2023
Location: USA

Land, Sea, Shelter, Culture

Category: Exhibitions, Lectures & Panels
Dates: July 5, 2022 - July 29, 2022
Location: USA

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Schools

University of Calgary

Discipline: Architecture
Location: Calgary, Canada
Graduate: Doctor of Design, Master of Architecture

Sheridan College

Discipline: Experiential Design, Industrial Design, Interior Design
Location: Canada, Oakville
Undergrad: Bachelor of Experiential Design, Bachelor of Industrial Design, Bachelor of Interior Design

Columbia University

Discipline: Architecture
Location: USA
Graduate: Master of Architecture

Interior Design Schools Parsons New School

Parsons School of Design

Discipline: Interior Design
Location: USA
Graduate: Master of Fine Arts
Undergrad: Associate of Applied Science, Bachelor of Fine Arts in Interior Design

Carleton Industrial Design student Heidi Evans

Carleton University

Discipline: Industrial Design
Location: Canada, Ottawa
Graduate: Master of Design
Undergrad: Bachelor of Industrial Design

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