Azure Magazine has revealed the 92 finalists of the AZ Awards 2026, selected by an esteemed jury for their exceptional "clarity of vision and meticulous attention to detail." This year’s entries span...
The AZ Awards kicks off its 16th cycle – and invites architects, landscape architects, interior designers, furniture designers and more to submit their best work in 31 subcategories. AZURE is...
Valencia has been in the news. On October 29, an isolated area of low pressure brought a year’s worth of rain to Spain’s east coast in a single day. By the time the damage was tallied, the torrential...
In Toronto, a simple mention of “Eglinton” is enough to induce a shudder or spark a rant. While the avenue — one of the city’s major east-west arteries — transverses an extraordinarily diverse array...
At the end of every year, Azure’s editorial team gathers to observe an annual tradition; deciding — and debating — the year’s best in design, from interiors and products to residential and commercial...
In a thought-provoking discussion led by journalist Sydney Shilling, experts are examining the growing disconnect between architecture and cultural discourse. Historically, architects like Eero...
In an excerpt from her new book, Mattaforma founder and AZURE Human/Nature speaker Lindsey Wikstrom explores a nascent architectural revolution. By now, it’s a well-known fact: The built environment...
Architecture and design have longstanding reputations as male-dominated industries. In fact, women didn’t even begin practicing architecture in the United States until the mid-1800s. But despite the...
Whether it’s called a crit, a jury or a review, the practice is almost universal: At the designated time, everyone falls into their role like a carefully choreographed performance. The presenting...
The decades between 1955 and 1975 are often considered a golden age for Canadian architecture. Synthesizing global design influences with local geography, climate, and culture, Canadian architects...