In Azure’s March/April edition, top architects and designers share their go-to fabricators for everything from glass curtain walls to specialty ceilings, while a survey of today’s next-gen materials includes more than a few surprises (recycled-plastic terrazzo, anyone?). In Nepal, German-based rug maker Jan Kath shows how it’s making carpets cool again. And in the U.K., the founders of prolific studio Industrial Facility reflect on how they balance creative and commercial success.
Plus: A monolithic Chilean beach house by Alejandro Aravena / Snohetta’s stunning Central Library in Calgary / A flood-proof park on the New York City waterfront
