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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.
#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!

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.)

Cube Collection Contardi

Italian designer Massimiliano Raggi was inspired by the archetype of portable lanterns when devising his Cube collection for Contardi

Tall, white, geometric lamp with an exposed cylindrical bulb inside a vertical, rectangular frame, photographed against a plain light background.
Cube Large
Tall, black, geometric lantern-style lamp with open sides and a vertical cylindrical bulb, set against a plain light background.
Cube Large

The Cube collection from Contardi is defined by clean architectural lines and a well-balanced interplay of form and function. Originally composed of the Cube Large and Cube Small versions, the collection has been expanded to include the compact Cube Mini, as well as a palette of new finishes that can be applied across all scales. 

Cube Small from the Cube Collection Contardi
Cube Small
Cube Collection Contardi
Cube Small
A modern, geometric white lantern with a faceted design sits on a plain, light background, emitting a soft, downward light.
Cube Mini
A modern, black metal lantern with a geometric design and a rectangular handle emits a soft warm light, positioned against a plain light background.
Cube Mini

Available in both wired and rechargeable iterations, the entire Cube collection from Contardi offers flexible lighting solutions for a variety of settings, from private residential gardens and balconies to hospitality and contract environments. 

Cube Collection Contardi

Sharing distinct proportions and design languages, the lights combine durability with advanced engineering, featuring an IP65 protection rating. The lamps have a Marine Grade coating that is strengthened by a cataphoresis treatment (an electro-kinetic process) to provide long-lasting resistance to corrosion and weathering. 

Cube Collection Contardi

The new Dark Bronze finish of the Cube Mini is a deeper and more understated tone than its predecessor; it also replaces the previously gold interior with a monochromatic finish that complements the minimalist character and transparent ribbed plexiglass diffuser of the lanterns. The classic Matte White finish is still available.

Cube Collection Contardi

Offering a 10-hour lifespan, the USB-C rechargeable battery is situated at the top of the lamp and, by a simple rotation, switches the light on and off. 

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