AZURE

Lively, fresh, forward-looking, but also socially relevant — this defines Azure, the leading design publication covering the expanding world of international contemporary architecture and design. Each issue delivers readers inspiring ideas and cutting-edge innovations, from state-of-the-art green building to the latest in furniture and home accessories from around the globe.

AZURE

INNOVATIVE PEOPLE, PROJECTS, PRODUCTS, IDEAS…

Let’s Celebrate!

MILAN DESIGN WEEK • Recapping seven whirlwind days of palazzos, product launches and negronis

MILAN DESTINATION: See and Be Seen • INSPIRED BY THE ART OF EDWARD HOPPER, AN AUSTERE WINE BAR LEADS NIGHTHAWKS TO A NEW ROOST

MILAN TREND: Crimson Peak • DEEP RED TONES WERE SOAKED INTO THE FABRIC OF MANY MILAN DEBUTS, COURTING MODERN VAMPIRES WITH GOTHIC FLAIR

MILAN TREND: Industrial Revolution • FRESHLY TOOLED DESIGNS HAMMER HOME METAL’S UTILITARIAN APPEAL AND STRONG SUSTAINABILITY MERITS

MILAN MVP: Faye Toogood’s Rude Awakening • AT BOTH POLTRONA FRAU AND HER POP-UP “RUDE ARTS CLUB,” THE DESIGNER PROMPTED PLENTY OF PILLOW TALK

MILAN IN REVIEW: ON LUXURY • AS A STYLE, EXCESS IS SUDDENLY REIGNING SUPREME

MILAN IN REVIEW: ON INTIMACY • AUTHENTIC SLICES OF EVERYDAY LIFE RECAPTURE THE SOUL OF DESIGN

Brutalist by Nature • IN ROME, STUDIOTAMAT CRAFTS A KITCHEN INFORMED BY OPPOSING GEOMETRIES AND NATURAL MATERIALS

Culinary Stars • FROM SLEEK TO STATEMENT-MAKING, THESE APPLIANCES ARE QUALITY KITCHEN ASSISTANTS

Colour Play • STUDIO RHONDA INVIGORATES A PET-ACCESSORY HEADQUARTERS WITH FOUR BESPOKE KITCHENS, EACH WASHED IN ITS OWN NATURE-INSPIRED HUE

Joint Effort • ARCHITECT DEBORAH WANG HELPS HER CLIENTS (AND FRIENDS) REALIZE THEIR DREAM KITCHEN

MILAN: EUROCUCINA Finely Tuned • WITH NEW MATERIALS AND UNEXPECTED SHAPES, THESE ISLANDS MAKE FOR A COMMANDING PRESENCE

MILAN: EUROCUCINA Anchor Points • WITH STRONG LINES AND REFINED MATERIALS, THESE FOUR KITCHEN SYSTEMS SET THE PERFECT STAGE

MILAN: ALCOVA Mealtime Rituals • KITCHEN DISPLAYS AT TWO HISTORIC VILLAS BALANCED TENDER NOSTALGIA WITH APOCALYPTIC ANXIETY

Architek’s Comprehensive Solutions for Canada’s Heat Island Effect.

The 2024 AZ AWARDS • Congratulations to the 23 winners of the AZ Awards 2024! Selected from almost one thousand entries worldwide, these projects and products shine the brightest.

MEET THE JURY • Every year, the AZ Awards convenes an international jury that chooses the winners and finalists of our global competition. Viewing, assessing and debating entries together, they dedicate their time, attention and expertise to honouring the best of the best. Here’s a hearty thank you to our phenomenal jury for 2024.

INDUSTRIAL EDGE

TO THE BOATHOUSE

NATURAL BEAUTY

CONCRETE JUNGLE

BLAZE A TRAIL

WRAP MUSIC

ISLANDS IN THE STREAM

TRICK MANOEUVRE

MASTERING MATERIALS

SAFARI SIGHTING

ELECTRIC NIGHTS

GOOD SPORT

SPACE MAKERS

IN-BETWEEN SPACES

ANOTHER WORLD

OF THE PLACE, OF THE PEOPLE

POETIC JUSTICE

PAST MEETS PRESENT

FORGING THE FUTURE

BRIDGING THE GAP

MODULAR MARVEL

A BETTER WAY

NURTURING NATURE

AWARDS OF MERIT • Our 46 finalists from around the world are proof positive that deeply contextual approaches to architecture and urbanism are the way forward, and that the best design speaks to our need for everyday poetry. We applaud these innovative, sustainable works and the people behind them.

Lighting

Windows & Doors

All Together Now • A SPIRITUAL SCULPTURE CATERS TO A WEST AFRICAN COOKING RITUAL