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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.)

accordion acoustic solution by unika vaev

One of five new acoustic products released, Accordion is a visually impactful acoustic solution for offices and other high-traffic spaces that need sound control.

accordion acoustic solution by unika vaev
Accordion

An easy-to-install drop ceiling grid, Accordion is shipped as a flat tile and transforms into an undulating three-dimensional form by gently squeezing the tile to create one of five unique patterns. Accordion is available in 11 colourways and is installed in a two-foot-by-two-foot grid. 

accordion acoustic solution by unika vaev
Beam

A second introduction from Unika Vaev is the elegant Beam, a rectilinear box baffle that can be used in both small and large spaces: The sound-absorbing elements can be used individually or ganged together for larger needs. Suspended from wire-thin cables, Beam is available in 11 Solid Core colourways and eight wood-grain print finishes. 

accordion acoustic solution by unika vaev
Light Beam

Along with Beam is Light Beam, which adds an inset LED to offer a combined sound and lighting solution and can similarly be used individually or ganged together; Light Beam is also available in 11 Solid Core colourways and eight wood-grain print finishes. 

accordion acoustic solution by unika vaev
Madera Plank

Using advanced printing techniques, the Madera Plank collection successfully reproduces the look of traditional tongue and groove wood panelling on 100 per cent sound-absorbing PET. Available in eight standard digitally printed wood-effect finishes, the easy-to-install planks are offered in multiple kit profile types and create an elegant installation in any sized space. 

accordion acoustic solution by unika vaev
82

The fifth product in the collection is 82, a flat or extruded coffered acoustical tile with integrated LEDs that aids in the correction of sound reverberation. Easily installed in any T Grid ceiling frame, the series is offered in 11 Solid Core colourways and eight wood-grain finishes. 

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