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...
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...
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...
Toronto kicks off the year with two landmark events that celebrate the best the city’s design industry has to offer. While many northern cities have all but retreated into hibernation for the winter...
Design can make our communities more resilient in the face of climate change. But what are the most effective strategies for achieving the biggest impact in the shortest time? Taking place October 24...