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The essence of community lies at the heart of living - a concept not merely confined to physical proximity but rather a dynamic interplay of shared spaces, experiences, and aspirations. Sanjay Puri Architects' visionary community centre in Nokha embodies this ethos, sculpting a free-flowing organic spiral that envelops the community like a nurturing cocoon, symbolizing inclusivity and collective growth. Here, architecture transcends mere structure; it becomes a catalyst for fostering connections and nurturing a sense of belonging.

Delve into an unusual concept of #community #living that infuses finesse with social cognition at the #ChronosDwell in #Hiroshima, #Japan conceived and designed by #MasahikoFujimoriArchitects.

Collage Architecture Studio chisels a gated community, where the layout addresses the common problem of pedestrian and vehicular traffic; incorporating much sought-after interstitial spaces for community interaction. Find out more here!

Vietnamese architectural studio H&P Architects, through its prototypical housing model HOUSE, connects the user to the community and subsequently to the context, thereby encouraging social and urban transformation.

You read the papers and think about the increasing levels of CO2 emissions, and shake your head at how science isn't helping us live better just yet. Everyone who is anyone seems to agree to the global press that carbon emissions need to be reduced, renewable sources of energy need to be made mainstream, and sustainability is the new cool that our melting polar caps need.

However much our ideas of a high life find a hold in contemporary methods of enjoyment; our traditional Indian design elements continue to rule our spaces… broadly speaking… check out this villa project and leave us your views…

The idea of a smart city, however, is rooted in planned urban development: the UN estimates more than 50% of the world's population to live in cities by 2050; in this light, it becomes imperative for governments and civic bodies to consider planned communities built using accessible technology, and becoming models for efficient urban administration.

Architects Simeen and Riyaz Quraishi of Moriq Interiors craft a timeless home in Hyderabad, playing on the seamlessness of the interior-exterior equation and drawing from the traditional courtyard typology. Check it out here…

Making the lowest impact on the environment, Ar. Fran Silvestre designs a home in the luxe gated community of Sotogrande in Cardiz, Spain. Check out how he uses four planes - shadow, wood, glass and stone to merge the built form with nature…

Genuinely articulate and appealingly #vernacular, the #SolidaridadVillageMarket by #Tjep, and #VaastukalpaArchitects in rural #Bangladesh presents a contrasting picture - an understated form that encapsulates a bustling environment within.