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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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#304
May/June 2024

If two realms of work can be said to occupy opposite sides of the spectrum, they might be the industrial factory and the A.I. company. Standout examples of both types of workplace are featured in our latest issue.

Features
Climate-tech companies make use of the many informal work areas throughout the office, including this multi-use zone outside the royal blue Ideas Lab.
The London Co-working Hubs Combining Social Impact and Sustainable Design
Words
Giovanna Dunmall
A NYC Development Gives Work-Life Balance a Whole New Meaning
Words
Sophie Aliece Hollis
The working side of the shop, tucked behind a pair of partitions, features a “golden triangle kitchen” set-up.
Studio Meets Showroom in ATTIC’s Toronto HQ
Words
Todd Harrison
Outdoor workspace at NVIDIA campus in California
Hood Design Studio Rethinks the Office Typology with an Outdoor Workspace
Words
Elizabeth Pagliacolo
ESW Offices in Munich exemplify the office design trend of bold colour blocking
Trend Report: New Views on Work
Words
Elizabeth Pagliacolo, Sophie Sobol
An interactive AR feature allowed showgoers to try different upholstery patterns on furniture.
Heimtextil 2024 Forecasts the Future of the Textile Industry
Words
Adele Weder
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Features
The London Co-working Hubs Combining Social Impact and Sustainable Design
Words
Giovanna Dunmall
A NYC Development Gives Work-Life Balance a Whole New Meaning
Words
Sophie Aliece Hollis
Studio Meets Showroom in ATTIC’s Toronto HQ
Words
Todd Harrison
Hood Design Studio Rethinks the Office Typology with an Outdoor Workspace
Words
Elizabeth Pagliacolo
Trend Report: New Views on Work
Words
Elizabeth Pagliacolo, Sophie Sobol
Heimtextil 2024 Forecasts the Future of the Textile Industry
Words
Adele Weder
First + Foremost
Three Azure Contributors Discuss Their Most Memorable Workspaces
Letter to the Editor: A Failure of Leadership – The RAIC and the Memorial to Canada’s Mission in Afghanistan
Ronan Bouroullec’s Fashion Collaboration Kickstarts His Solo Career
A Funeral Home in Quebec City Offers a Soulful Sanctuary
RIOS Stages a Revival of a Downtown Houston Park
How Castor Became The King of Celebrity Side Hustles
Roundtable: How Three Design Fairs Rebranded with High-Impact Identities
A Beaver and an Octopus Walk Into a Design Fair…
A Mexico Community’s Gradual Embrace of a New Civic Hub
Omar Gandhi’s Maritime Cabin Exudes Quiet Luxury
Spotlight: Residential Design
A New York Loft Transformation Breaks Boundaries
A Lakeside Penthouse Blends Global and Local Design
In Historic Kyiv, A Bland Apartment Gets a Refresh
4 Storage Systems to Keep Your Home in Good Order
Our Top 10 Highlights from IMM Cologne 2024
4 Stunning Dining Tables That Are a Feast for the Eyes
Plus:
Media Shelf: Spotlight on Product Design
Two Steps Home Reimagines Construction Sites as Temporary Housing
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