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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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