2026 AZ Awards Gala Preview: Design Details Revealed
On May 28, 2026, the AZ Awards Gala will celebrate its 16th edition at St. Lawrence Market North in Toronto, uniting the global architecture and design community. A modular installation by RAW Work will transform fruit baskets into architectural elements using sustainable, compostable materials. Additionally, Forna Cultura will showcase an edible installation inspired by Hieronymus Bosch's The Garden of Earthly Delights. The awards trophy, crafted by Jake Oliveira Studio, creatively combines the letters A and Z into a singular, monolithic shape. Established in 2021, the studio has previously partnered with Boyd Lighting, A. Rudin, and Powell & Bonnell. The trophy's design is set to be unveiled in the upcoming weeks.
Key facts
- The 2026 AZ Awards Gala is on Thursday, May 28, 2026.
- Venue: St. Lawrence Market North, Toronto.
- RAW Work creates a modular installation from recycled fruit baskets.
- Forna Cultura presents an edible installation based on Bosch's triptych.
- Jake Oliveira Studio designs the 2026 AZ Awards trophy.
- Jake Oliveira Studio founded in 2021, Toronto-based.
- Studio collaborated with Boyd Lighting, A. Rudin, Powell & Bonnell.
- Trophy design to be revealed in coming weeks.
Entities
Artists
- Hieronymus Bosch
- Jake Oliveira
Institutions
- AZ Awards
- RAW Work
- Forna Cultura
- Jake Oliveira Studio
- Boyd Lighting
- A. Rudin
- Powell & Bonnell
- Azure Magazine
Locations
- Toronto
- Canada
- St. Lawrence Market North