Commercial and institutional projects that double as cultural spaces.
From the Ace Hotel Toronto – an instant urban landmark – to an inviting factory in Oslo that also bills itself as the most sustainable furniture plant in the world, the most important cultural projects of the past year have multiple raisons d’être.
Also in this issue:
Q&A with Ukraine Architect Slava Balbek: The founder of Balbek Bureau is working to preserve national monuments while feeding civilians and Ukrainian military forces and designing future refugee housing.
Best of Milan: The rebirth of Salone del Mobile and Fuorisalone saw a bustling fairgrounds and hundreds of offsite events – we present the most spectacular moments from the design mecca.
A Progressive Car Park: A new multi-level garage in Calgary, by 5468796 Architecture and Kasian, is created with future uses in mind.
Spotlight on Kitchens: Inspiring residential and commercial projects, plus new systems that evolve the most important space in the home.
Guiding Lights: A curated selection of contemporary fixtures for every part of the home.
Glass and Stone: Surface and cladding options from the world’s leading manufacturers.
AZURE is Eco-Friendly: The print edition of the magazine is produced using 100% FSC-certified recycled paper, soy-based ink and renewable energy at printing.