As 2025 draws to a close, we could use a sauna. And so could many of you, it seems — our is finishing off the year as one of our most-read stories from the past 12 months.
Of course, saunas were just one of so many subjects that we’ve covered since January 2025. Other hot topics: , , , and the rise of design-forward . We recapped , , , and even . Oh, and somewhere along the way, we celebrated , too. (We were also — more on that soon!)
Plus, just in time for hibernation season, our went live last week. It includes tours of several innovative , as well as a visit to — meaning it’s an especially great time to to our print edition.
The reading material doesn’t stop there, either. We’ve also just finished recapping the standout designs of the year, collected in our lists of 2025’s best , and . As always, the final selections were the subject of much (friendly) internal debate, and we welcome any comments about what we might have missed.

Looking ahead, we’re already anticipating the 2026 edition of our annual program, which is currently open to entries, with early bird pricing available until January 23. Start planning your and stay tuned for upcoming announcements about next year’s illustrious jury.
What’s next? We’re gearing up to weigh in on everything that the design industry has in store for us in 2026. (Including , apparently.) In the meantime, Happy Holidays from everyone at Azure!
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