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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.)

Kata by Arper

Kata was created for the long haul. Longevity and environmental sustainability are at the heart of the slouchy seat, designed by Altherr Désile Park for Arper with FSC-certified wood (oak or black locust) and a 3D-knit cover.

Kata by Arper

The upholstery is crafted with fibres derived from the recycled polyester of post-consumer plastic — a kilo of waste (or 48 PET bottles) equals a kilo of yarn — and is formed to fit the frame perfectly, avoiding excess. It comes in tones of Linen, Wheat and Charcoal, with a striped pattern option.

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