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MVRDV designs a colossal mixed-use building that surpasses conventional notions of living, working and recreational joy as each apartment has a unique plan and each facet of the building offers a different perspective! Check out what is termed as the World's Best Skyscraper 2021 by theEmporis Skyscraper Awards!

Shay Cleary Architects design Ireland's tallest building - an iconic piece of contemporary commercial architecture with a distinctive and highly innovative external exoskeleton; also, the first building project in Europe to achieve LEED V3 Platinum certification ahead of practical completion.

Nestled on the fringes of Turahalli forest, this nature-rich habitat by Bengaluru-based Design Kacheri has captured hearts and imaginations on our social platforms! Seamlessly blending luxury, sustainability, and a deep connection with its lush surroundings, this home celebrates simplicity, ingenuity, and biophilic design. From stunning stonework to thoughtful Vaastu-inspired layouts, every detail speaks of harmony and innovation. A big shoutout to Shamanth Patil for the breathtaking photography that brings this masterpiece to life, and to our very own Pari Syal, who ensures our features are as inspiring as the designs themselves. Here's to celebrating architecture that inspires! Check out the full feature and discover why it's been the star of the year!

MAB Arquitectura captures the soul of the twentieth-century aristocratic residence, Liberty Villa, restoring it and enhancing the refinement and historical beauty of its setting. Reminiscent of the architecture of Palermo's holiday homes, Villa Liberty has been reinterpreted around a concept based on 'summer living', its distinct identity shaped by layers of time, seen in the bold blue shades of the doors, shutters, and Moroccan majolica tiles, diligently restored with an enhanced layout and material palette, its original details peppered with contemporary uses and functions.

378 West End Avenue in New York City by COOKFOX Architects highlights urban intervention sensitive to context and a design for healthy residences.

From urban density to net-zero living, architecture is redefining how we coexist with nature. Discover the House of No Windows by One Bulb + Kolam Architecture, a light-filled oasis amidst a bustling cityscape, and the Aalloa Hills Project by INI Studio, a net-zero marvel that respects its natural surroundings. These projects prove that sustainability and innovation can transform the way we live. Read more about how architecture tackles global challenges with mindful, climate-responsive designs.

Rooted in the Eastern Townships' lush landscape, Atelier Matière Première - Nu Drom blurs boundaries between design, craft, and nature. Discover how architecture, light, and materiality come together to create spaces that evolve with time.

Atelier Architecture + Design proposes a visionary regeneration of Pilsworth Lake in South Lancashire-honouring the land's layered past while shaping a more sustainable future. The design introduces walkways, nature hides, rain gardens, and low-carbon visitor amenities-all woven into the landscape to support biodiversity, storytelling, and community engagement. Learn how architecture can listen, restore, and reimagine.

Priti Doshi Studio blends sustainability, style, and smart design for modern living in the renovation of this suburban Mumbai apartment, opening it up to adapt to the city's tropical climate.

Axpo Polska's new HQ at The Warsaw HUB blends sustainability, innovation, and dynamic energy-inspired interiors. From turbine-shaped lights to moss-covered walls and a solar-panel conference table, every detail reflects Axpo's vision for a greener future. Designed by Studio BIT Creative, this office is more than a workspace-it's a statement. https://www.indiaartndesign.com/an-energy-inspired-dynamic-workplace-studio-bit-creative/

From reclaimed wood to recycled glass, sustainability in design is more than a trend-it's a movement! By giving discarded materials a second life, we create spaces that are not just beautiful but also eco-conscious. Let's embrace the art of recycling and reusing in design. Which of these materials would you love to see more of? Tell us in the comments!

How do you build on land that's older than time? TECTON by MAKHNO Studio is an architecture that listens before it speaks - rooted in geology, shaped by terrain, and softened by tradition. A seamless blend of residence and restaurant, embedded into the ancient slope of Ukraine's Crystalline Shield.

A space-age capsule in the heart of Toronto? This elevated laneway home by Weiss Architecture & Urbanism hovers lightly over a carport-carefully designed to preserve the roots of a mature maple tree. Clad in corrugated galvalume and accented with vivid folk-art colours, it's a bold response to urban constraints and evolving family needs.

Where craft meets conscience. Nestled on Tamil Nadu's eastern coast, Pennyroyal Tea villa by Multitude of Sins is more than a home-it's a living canvas of sustainable design, cultural storytelling, and material precision. With over 200 artisans involved, and 80% of the interior elements' custom-crafted, this retreat redefines luxury through care, craft, and circularity. Explore how traditional skills shape contemporary living.