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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.
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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.)

Caesarstone Outdoor Collection in Palm Shade

Rain, snow or shine. For elegant, delicate stone surfaces, the outdoors are no longer anathema: Caesarstone’s innovative new Outdoor Collection offers durable, non-porous kitchen countertops and backsplashes that stand up to al fresco living — whatever the weather. Combining performance, functionality and undeniable style, the hard-wearing quartz surfaces seamlessly translate Caesarstone’s signature aesthetic to the outdoors.

Available in three refined shades, the Outdoor Collection’s surfaces are well-suited to a wide range of settings — from intimate residential kitchens to hospitality environments. Designed to withstand year-round weather conditions across North America, the sophisticated collection offers exceptionally resistant surfaces that are also distinguished by ease of maintenance.

Caesarstone in Clearskies (406).

While the new surfaces convey a timelessly graceful presence, the versatility is a function of cutting-edge technology. First introduced in 1987, Caesarstone’s quartz countertops and interior finishes have become an industry benchmark. Harder, stronger and more sanitary than natural stones like marble and granite, the hygienic and long-lasting surfaces are newly updated for outdoor use with a patented new UV-resistant resin.

Caesarstone in Midday (405).

The technology ensures that Caesarstone’s outdoor surfaces endure everything from water and ice to extreme and fast-changing temperatures — ranging from -30° to 50° Celsius — as well as sun exposure. And while the UV-resistant resin maintains a colour-fast finish for years to come, the exceptionally non-porous surface means that no protective sealers are ever required. Backed with Caesarstone’s 10-year warranty, the collection is designed to last. And as for cleaning? All it takes is water and soap.

Caesarstone in Palm Shade (515).

It looks good, too. Equally well suited to indoor use, the Outdoor Collection’s three neutral shades offer an understated yet eye-catching canvas for culinary expression. While Palm Shade (515) embodies the timeless look of white marble, the beton grey of Clearskies (406) is a tasteful complement to modern designs. A subtly energetic presence, the tinted white concrete base of Midday (405) makes for a centrepiece in its own right.

Caesarstone in Clearskies (406).

From residential barbecue counters and outdoor sinks to poolside bar tops, patio dining tables and sociable hospitality settings, Caesarstone‘s groundbreaking surfaces lend outdoor spaces a luxurious new presence — all year round. For architects, designers, builders and homeowners, it’s an invitation to embrace al fresco living with unparalleled style.

This content was published by Azure on behalf of Caesarstone.

Caesarstone’s Elegant Quartz Surfaces Meet the Outdoors

The Outdoor Collection’s innovative resin marries a durable, long-lasting finish and luxurious style.

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