A funny thing happened as we were putting together AZURE’s Jan/Feb 2026 issue: We noticed that, without planning to, we were talking a lot about courtyards. They were present in two projects – the and . They were also in the background, if not in the actual home reno, of ; the firm’s latest work coincides with its co-authorship of Impossible Toronto, a design and research book that posits a future in which European-style mid rises, with their glorious courtyards, could be part of Toronto’s urban fabric.
All of the houses have this in common as well: They are innovative and considerate of their social and physical contexts. This is as true for as it is for .
Alongside these houses, we also look at multi-unit developments, namely those that are transforming malls — to see what their future holds. Plus, we provide a first look at the architectural wonders that will compete for viewers’ attentions during the , and how those buildings, too, will become high-density housing post-Games.
ALSO IN THIS ISSUE:
Fondation Cartier in Paris
transforms a department store into a work of art.
Lights that Illuminate
Our Spotlight features the latest products, as well as that make lighting a prime material.
Reports from the Fall Shows
Our editors are back from and to report on the best in tiles and home furnishings from the best Italian and Spanish brands.
Let’s Eat!
— inside and outside the home.
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