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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.)

Phatagoras shelving system from Maze

Swedish furniture and accessories brand Maze recently released the Phatagoras shelving system, a bigger, bolder and shinier version of its popular 10-year-old Pythagoras system. 

Phatagoras shelving system from Maze

Dubbed by Maze as the “bold shelf system,” Phatagoras was devised by Stockholm-based industrial designer Gustav Rosén (who also designed its predecessor, Pythagoras) using an engineer’s lens and is intended to make a statement. 

Phatagoras shelving system from Maze

Defined by its 10-millimetre-thick solid metal wire brackets that are fabricated in the shape of a triangle, the Phatagoras shelving system makes visually impactful and impressive storage solutions that are as artful as they are functional. 

White wall shelf with flower, candle and vase

The striking triangular brackets are rotatable in four different directions and can be effortlessly placed in 90-degree corners, allowing for the creation of personally curated displays. From a single shelf to a multi-shelf set-up, the Phatagoras system from Maze allows for complete freedom. 

Phatagoras shelving system from Maze

While the new “phat” brackets are suitable for use with existing shelves from the Pythagoras system (except for the desk), Maze has also created 18 limited-edition Copper Stratos shelves to celebrate the release of the new Phatagoras; featuring a handmade metal surface, each of the Copper Stratos shelves has its own unique look and personality. 

Phatagoras shelving system from Maze

Other shelving options for the Phatagoras brackets include natural oak, ash and walnut wood versions, plus MDF in three water-based lacquer colourways: Fern Green, Black and White. 

Phatagoras shelving system from Maze

The Phatagoras brackets themselves are available in four powder-coated colourways: Ink Black, Porcelain White, Chrome and Kalahari (a warm terracotta).

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