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The AZURE Houses issue returns in 2026 with stunning, innovative residential projects from Canada and around the world. Plus, we take a look at that seeming relic of the past: the mall.

Kohler’s Stages kitchen sink and Sensate Touchless Faucet are designed with the discerning home cook in mind. The sink, created in tandem with Wisconsin’s five-diamond American Club, is constructed from 16-gauge stainless steel and is filled with productivity-minded features: its basin, available in two generous sizes, is wide enough to fit large pots. It features a stainless steel accessory rack, a stepped side platform and a flip tray for food prep (or cleanup). And Stages’ SilentShield design is an acoustic solution aimed at making dishwashing less disruptive.

Stages pairs naturally with Sensate, a touchless faucet that responds to hand gestures or nearby objects; built around the brand’s proprietary Response tech, it activates within 20 milliseconds. The sprayhead features a braided hose and docks magnetically, and offers two spray types: a standard stream or Sweep, which creates a wide, forceful stream of water aimed at making cleanup quicker. Quietly thoughtful touches, like durable ceramic disc valves and configurable temperature memory, round out Sensate, which is available is polished chrome and stainless finishes

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