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Mumbai-based SquareWorks design studio articulates the spatial configurations of a palatial villa in Gujarat with an inviting landscape, interspersed courtyards, and open-ended unobstructed indoor spaces highlighting accents of inherited, artisanal and natural entities.

Connective spaces and bespoke furniture pieces for Karimoku Case Study define these apartments designed by Norm Architects and Keiji Ashizawa Design, giving shape to spaces that echo the outdoors - honest, haptic and reposeful. Check out the story here…

As always, Studio Jean Verville, designs a forest house for a couple using organic forms, and textures, colours, and materials that exploit light in a kaleidoscopic reflection to explore the possibilities of visual impact!

Redwall Design Studio strikes a balance of traditional thought and philosophical living principles with contemporary lifestyle choices to design this Bengaluru home.

SALT Architects work with the existing fabric of the modest modernist house, optimising the potential of its unused spaces and creating links between indoor and outdoor living spaces to refurbish the home as a cohesive whole.

Matière Première Architecture works in tandem with their clients to revitalise a 1950's cottage into a 21st century chalet on the edge of a spectacular waterfront - contextually rooted in its historical and ecological footprint.

An articulate medley of multi-faceted design, this Beijing abode by Tanzo Space Design juggles boundaries to balance inside and out, tradition and modernity, urban and rural, and a potpourri of materials with minimal charm

Jennifer Turner Landscape Architect designs the Whitby Garden in Ontario contrasting its rectilinear geometry with the looseness of the planting - the two elements playing off each other to create a balance.

Following the adage, "Sometimes, nature is all you need", Ghoche Architects designs a house that blends into the landscape, its black volume, enveloped by the forest - discreet and concealed and almost invisible from the lake.

R Architecture designs a beautifully simple house that plays with levels, outdoor vistas and internal courtyards typifying the traditional Indian house typology in this suburban single-storey home in Australia.

 Veering away from the norm, Concrete redefines the holiday experience with a prototype rental that centres around the themes of togetherness and nature

Known for their spatially exciting, playful, and robust portfolio, attuned to nature and place, Carter Williamson Architects adapt an erstwhile warehouse into a warm courtyard home, reinstating quality spaces and endorsing the fact that bigger need not always be better!

Dutch designer Caspar Schols, wins the WAF World Hotel Building of the Year 2022 Award for his Cabin ANNA Stay - a modular, cyclical, vacay option that can be produced locally anywhere in the world. With hand-movable walls and windows, its sustainable design allows guests to reconnect with themselves and nature.

Crafting a truly experiential design, architecture firm 1628 Inc. designs a home at the edge of a lake, making it a true observation platform, with the highest point being a cantilevered footbridge that literally projects visitors into the landscape

The last twelve months saw architecture redefining the intersection of culture, sustainability, and human experience. In IAnD's Global Hop section, these three projects have grabbed the most eyeballs for their demonstration of the transformative power of thoughtful design, merging sustainability, cultural preservation, and innovative functionality. They redefine global design paradigms, setting benchmarks for future projects that aspire to balance tradition and progress. The projects are: Heineken Beverages Head Office, South Africa by Tetris Design + Build, Nanhai Art Centre, Foshan, China by MAD Architects, and Hovey Residence, Quebec, Canada by 1628 Inc.

Discover how a century-old Mediterranean stone home in Slovenia has been transformed into a soulful sanctuary by Floriana Interiors. Preserving history while embracing modern living, this remodel is a heartfelt ode to family, craftsmanship, and design.

From slope to statement: Discover how Studio OODA uses the natural topography to shape this stunning 350-square-metre home in Oeiras, Portugal.

SPAN Architects design The Fort House as a modern tribute to India's grand citadels-melding timeless craftsmanship with contemporary luxury. From its yellow sandstone façade to its light-filled trapezoidal interiors, this home redefines the balance between protection and openness, tradition and modernity. Step inside a sanctuary of textures, light, and space-where intricate carvings, soaring ceilings, and nature-infused courtyards come together in perfect harmony.

Tucked away in lush greenery, Hidden Villa designed by i29 architects blurs the lines between indoors and out. Expansive glass, verdant patios, and natural materials create a seamless flow of light and space. With a pool, fire pit, and open-air lounges, every corner is designed for tranquility. A sanctuary where elegance meets nature.