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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

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.)

This spring, Luceplan will demonstrate the beauty and versatility of its Liiu lighting system in a dramatic takeover of Standard Shop’s Toronto design hub. In celebration of the installation, Luceplan’s Marco Cavalieri and Liiu designer Esther Jongsma (of Dutch studio Vantot) are joining AZURE in conversation to discuss the development of Liiu and the creative opportunities made possible by this exciting new product line — as well as Luceplan’s overall design philosophy and ongoing evolution.

Liiu by Luceplan

Founded in 1978 by three architects, Luceplan specializes in daring designs made possible by innovative technical engineering. Liiu is a perfect example, fastening acrylic lampshades to barely-there electrified tension cables held in place by bold black counterweights. The result is pure sculptural poetry — and the configuration possibilities are endless, ranging from radiant circular rings to cascading waterfalls of light.

Find out more in our next edition of AZURE Talks, taking place at 11:00 AM on April 10, 2026.

Space is limited — reserve your spot now!

Panelists

Marco Cavalieri, the Global Sales and Contract Director at Luceplan, joined the company in 2023 after 20 years of business development experience within the design industry.

Esther Jongsma, met her Vantot co-founder, Sam van Gurp, while studying in Eindhoven. The two named their studio after a Dutch phrase that means “from/to,” reflecting their focus on the entire design process — from concept through to product.

The panel will be moderated by AZURE Senior Editor Eric Mutrie. See you there!

AZURE Talks: Discover Luceplan’s Liiu Lighting In Action on April 10

A special installation and panel discussion at Toronto’s Standard Shop highlight the infinite possibilities of the Liiu system.

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