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The Cooper Hewitt Heads Home with the Smithsonian Design Triennial Exhibition
American poet Robert Frost wrote that, “Home is the place where, when you have to go there, they have to take you in.” That quote features prominently in the Cooper Hewitt exhibition “Making Home —...
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11 Surfacing Designs that Signal the Rise of Chocolatey Tones
A well-designed room goes beyond surface appeal — but it’s still essential to get the surfacing right. Step into a new kitchen, and your eyes will likely land on whatever material is cladding the...
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OOIIO Transforms a Vacant Madrid Warehouse into Housing
South of the city centre, the Madrid district of Carabanchel is among the culturally diverse and eclectic pockets of Spain. Home to large communities of North African, Eastern European and South...
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Accenture Sets Up Shop in Montreal’s Place Ville Marie
Originally designed by Henry Cobb and I.M. Pei as the global headquarters for the Royal Bank of Canada, Montreal’s Place Ville Marie is a paragon of mid-century design. At the time, it was a symbol of...
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With His New Milan Show, Benjamin Hubert Sets Out to Solve the World’s Problems
By 2015, London designer Benjamin Hubert had become one of the industry’s brightest talents — and his first studio, Benjamin Hubert Limited, capitalized on that name recognition. That’s what made it a...
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Maison Perron is Cotton Candy Coded
Walking down the bustling Boulevard Crémazie West in Québec City, a baby blue window display immediately catches the eye. Peering inside, the pastels don’t stop there. Lavender seating, butter yellow...
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AZ Awards 2025: The Longlist for Architecture, Urbanism and Landscape
Drum roll, please! We are thrilled to present the first longlist for the AZ Awards 2025. After convening with local talents in the A&D professions, AZURE’s editors have selected our picks. This...
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In Downtown Toronto, a Heritage Icon Quietly Reclaims the Spotlight
The Toronto intersection of Yonge and Queen never stays the same for long. At the chaotic heart of Canada’s largest city, change — more specifically, construction — is a constant. For almost two...
View ArticleCelebrate 40 Years of Azure with 40% Off for Two Weeks
In case you haven’t heard, Azure is turning 40! We’ll be celebrating throughout the year with a celebratory May/June issue and the launch of our redesigned print magazine, an extra-special gala in...
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Milan Design Week 2025 Preview: What’s In Store at Salone?
As you read this, hundreds of shipping containers filled with never-before-seen furniture and lighting are all making their way to the same destination: Milano. More specifically, the city’s giant Rho...
View ArticleParenthood to Practice: Building a Better Future for Mothers in Architecture
On the day I dropped out of architecture school, just a few weeks shy of completing my second year, my professor turned to me with a knowing look and said: “I think it’s for the best. This is not a...
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A Montessori School Nestled in the Spanish Landscape
Northwest of Valencia, the compact city of Paterna emerges onto a lush ravine. At its western edge, the community’s dense, mid-rise urban form abruptly gives way to a rustic and verdant sunken...
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AZ Awards 2025: The Longlist for Design and Interiors
Our second instalment of the AZ Awards 2025 longlist features entries that stood out in the Design and Interiors categories. From novel approaches to bathroom fixtures to striking home, restaurant and...
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A London Parking Garage Becomes a Gymrat Utopia
There are few places less conducive to human health and social connection than a parking garage. Practically an antithesis to dynamic urban life, hulking automotive infrastructure remains a vexing...
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Milan Design Week 2025 Preview: Our Top Offsite Destinations
The countdown to the 2025 edition of Milan Design Week is officially on. As we monitor the weather forecast (so far, an umbrella seems wise) and finalize our sneaker lineup, we’re also tweaking our...
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5 Hardware Collections That Marry Form and Function
Hardware is often considered more a necessity than a vital design detail. But knobs, pulls and fixtures help put the finishing touches on a space, completing the overall vision. In other words, a few...
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The Mandarin Cafe is a Portal to Another World
New York City has no shortage of stylish coffee shops promising a delicious cup of java. But in the Manhattan neighbourhood of Two Bridges, something new is brewing. The Mandarin, which opened late...
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All-Weather Wonders: Furniture and Lighting That Elevate Outdoor Spaces
From dining al fresco to an afternoon lounging in the sun, spending time in the great outdoors is one of life’s pleasures. Balancing durability with modern sensibilities, these outdoor furniture...
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AZ Awards 2025: The Longlist for Special Categories
Our third and final longlist is here! Celebrating ingenious student projects, visionary concepts and environmental and social good, this selection features inspiring works from around the world. You...
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Q&A: Toronto Designer Jake Oliveira on the Contrasts at Play in His Nest Light
It can be tempting to slot designers into hard and fast categories based on the style of a few of their products. Someone who works with bare, essential forms is a minimalist, while someone who...
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