Meet the 2019 Sponsors

Sponsored By

Cosentino is a global leader in the production and distribution of high-quality, innovative surfaces for architecture and design, including Dekton Ultracompact, Silestone Natural Quartz, and Sensa Protected Stone surfaces. These durable materials create unique designs through versatile applications, for the home and public spaces.

Since its founding in 1998, Design Within Reach (DWR) has made it possible for everyone to purchase iconic design classics without having to visit Europe or reach out to intermediaries.

Valuing authenticity, quality and exclusivity, the company deals solely with the best manufacturers to deliver heirloom-quality designs, many of which are exclusive to DWR.

We are passionate about design and dedicated to providing additional design services, including complimentary expert consultations, on-site visits and 3-D room renderings. True to our founding mission, we have the largest inventory of in-stock modern furniture in North America, making authentic modern design accessible to both retail and business clients.

Farrow & Ball paints are born and bred in Dorset, England, our home since 1946. Responding to all types of light, our richly pigmented paint and handcrafted wallpaper deliver a unique depth of colour and quality of finish which brings walls to life. From subtle neutrals and muted pastels, to lively accents and rich dark hues, each of our 132 colours has been created with care and thought. Visit our showrooms, stockist partners and website for colour inspiration and advice.

The award-winning School of Design at George Brown College in Toronto combines academics with real-world projects in graphic, game and interaction design, as well as design management and strategy. We expose students to professional practice and foster excellence in design thinking, culture and business. We are pleased to join the AZ Awards in promoting these same values.

Lualdi is legendary for its interior doors, custom-made furniture and millwork for both residential and contract spaces. Currently managed by the fourth generation of the family, the business dates back to 1859 and had its industrial breakthrough in the 1960s, through its collaboration with the architect Luigi Caccia Dominioni. Lualdi continues to innovate with globally renowned architecture firms, combining traditional craftsmanship with advanced industrial production and utilizing sustainable materials and resources. With showrooms in Milan, New York and Miami, Lualdi is an internationally recognized leader in its field.

TAS is a developer of mixed-use buildings, and its people are entrepreneurs for the public good. We build to connect, not isolate, and fundamentally believe that connected communities lead to beautiful, more resilient cities.

As city builders, we have the opportunity to contribute positively to the city. We aim to support the local economy, celebrate diverse forms of art and culture, and foster positive relationships within our neighbourhoods. In addition, our buildings are designed to minimize their environmental footprint over the course of their life cycle. We are pleased to be a partner of the AZ Awards.

Gala Sponsors

A leader in the production of decorative surfaces in reconstituted wood veneer, Alpi was the first company in the world to industrialize this manufacturing process. The perfect balance between manual skills and high technology makes the firm unique. On the one hand, Alpi is pure innovation, ahead of the demands of the market; on the other, it represents painstaking craftsmanship.

Scavolini has always paid the utmost attention to the research and design of its kitchen, living-room and bathroom furniture models, which are produced entirely in Italy and exported to 60 countries. We have always found these same values in Azure, and in the AZ Awards, which we are proud to be sponsors of.

Formica Canada Inc. is a leader in the design, manufacture and distribution of innovative surfacing products for commercial and residential applications. The Formica® Brand reputation has been founded on quality, service and innovative product lines. We have developed an unrivaled expertise that ensures products meet the needs of their applications — as well as market demands. Working closely with architects, designers and developers, Formica Canada Inc. is strategically positioned to offer new products and surfacing solutions that complement current design trends. Our ongoing product design and development process underscores our commitment to innovation.

Gala Partner

LeuWebb Projects is the creative union through which Christine Leu and Alan Webb mobilize their professional design backgrounds to produce moments of beauty in the public realm. Since 2011, the artists have created more than 20 site-specific artworks around the world. With each piece they draw from their shared artistic and architectural expertise to explore the ways a site’s unique qualities can serve as metaphors for storytelling and critical discourse. Leu and Webb fuse this knowledge with their core interests: imagining how art and design can tangibly evoke past, current and future narratives, for a richer experience of place.

Stratus Vineyards, like the Stratus signature assemblage wines, is a composition. The individual elements are unique – a diversely planted vineyard with unusually rich soil; a sustainable facility that blends artistic winemaking tradition with science; and a retail gallery with chic and welcoming tasting rooms. Together, they create wines and experiences that are truly memorable.

The Tempered Room is a full-service catering company that offers a unique culinary experience and exclusive service, each and every time. This is what sets us apart. Our Executive Chef and owner Greg Laird, along with our Director of Catering, personally see to every last detail.

The Tempered Room caters events ranging from galas to intimate dinners and every special occasion you can think of in between.

Media Partners

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