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To commemorate the 100th anniversary of the Princessehof National Museum of Ceramics, Leeuwarden, @i29-interior-architects transform the museum with a sensitive modern intervention that aligns perfectly with the monumental building. Check it out here

Studio Lotus redesigns the café at the City Palace Jaipur, imbuing legacy with a contemporary twist, turning it into a trendy, seeped-in-history fine-dine destination. Check it out and tell us what you think of this award-winning approach…

Shanghai-based interdisciplinary architecture and design studio Neri & Hu conceives a Tea House to relocate a relic structure as an urban artefact, drawing from the historical roots of the city of Fuzhou - the exercise serves as a tribute to the distinct heritage of a place at a time when rapid new development has eroded traditional culture and identity.

The Vikram Sarabhai Library at IIM-Ahmedabad - one of the best management libraries in all of Asia stands restored at the hands of Ar. Brinda Somaya and Team Somaya and Kalappa Consultants Pvt. Ltd. (SNK) wins the coveted #Award of #Distinction at the 2019 UNESCO Asia-Pacific Awards for Cultural Heritage Conservation. Check out the story here…

Exalting the landscape and the magnificent existing architecture on site, network of architecture reinvents a monastery in Italy into a stunning spa hotel that is the epitome of redefined modern austerity. https://bit.ly/Monastero-by-noa-IAnD

On this Throwback Thursday, we revisit the Bhuj Textile Gallery designed by Matrika Design Collaborative depicting subtle contextual references that bring alive the embroidery traditions and the desert landscape of the region

Designed for a contemporary family, this residence by Palette Architecture strikes a balance between functionality and elegance, blending modern living with historical charm. Connected by a central, light-filled stairway, the house offers a range of experiences.

Under the aegis of the JSW and ICICI Foundations, Ar. Abha Lambah carefully resurrects the 150-year-plus David Sassoon Library building in Mumbai.

KAAN Architects transform the Paleis Het Loo, a baroque hunting palace on the outskirts of Apeldoorn into a museum. 

Architect and Urbanist Rupali Gupte reviews the book "Incredible Treasures…" to find that whilst the book's contribution is important, it does not progress from the overly familiar stylistic narration. To read more of her insights,

Shruti Chavan from Team IAnD visits the legacy of Indian traditional storytelling that has laid the foundation of many of our modern media methods.

A mirror made entirely of metal. A mirror believed to bring Goodluck and prosperity. A mirror that is a legacy. This is 'Aranmula Kannadi' a mirror as ancient as the Vedas!

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.

The world of architecture is always buzzing with change, and the year 2024 has been no exception. From sustainability becoming an integral part of design rather than a choice, to creating inclusive environments and adopting innovative design languages, the year has marked a significant milestone in diverse design visions. Team IAnD traces the major architectural trends of 2024… with tHE gRID Architects, Jugal Mistri Architects and Beyond Design Architects and Consultants.