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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.

Building on materiality and formal play for a rustic space leading into the future, Architecture Interspace injects this stunning Pondicherry farmhouse into a lush landscape with captivating regard to its serene setting. 

Ar. Ruchir Sheth of Design Studio Associates plays on an understated design vocabulary to carve out an eclectic, palatial abode that spins luxury around spatial configurations and bespoke art.

Batay-Csorba Architects designs a home overlooking the Humber River in Toronto's Baby Point neighbourhood, using its sought-after views as coinciding drivers to determine the spatial organization and hierarchy.

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

Imagining the future of the garden, four gardens have been selected for the 25th edition of The International Garden Festival, titled The Ecology of Possibility, which will run from June 22 to October 6, 2024

Year 2023 has been a year of architecturally strong projects. After much contemplation, two projects win the Editor's undisputed accolades - Both are residential architectural exercises - one in Mexico by Studio mta+v where the architect simplifies function while maximizing onsite resources for a stunning, contemporary villa bathed in natural textures. And the other is in Muzaffarnagar, UP, where Studio AVT Architects marry the principles of courtyard typology with Vaastu to define an inward-looking home layered with all the trimmings of a contemporary ambience and lifestyle.

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.

Lijo.Reny.Architects designs a contextual home in tropical Kerala, where site conditions foster courtyards, landscape pockets, and biophilic features to effortlessly integrate with the built form, transforming the act of dwelling into a holistic experience of well-being.

Inspired by a kids' game of broken telephone, where the inputs and outputs don't always exactly match, Hello, Hello is a poetic messaging system inside a luminescent arch that turns peoples' voices into a lyrical spectacle. Created by Daily tous les jours, an emergent field of practice that combines interactive art, storytelling, performance, and urban design to create unexpected experiences that bring strangers together in a spirit of play, cooperation, and creativity, the permanent public art installation is part of a broader vision for "Joy Experiments" - interventions designed to foster community through play. 

The Urban Conga crafts a community-designed, programmable space in South Baltimore in response to the neighbourhood's struggles with drug abuse, gun violence, and pollution, aiming to provide a sanctuary for reflection, conversation, and hope.

Vistaar Associates in collaboration with Inspiration Architects chisel an immersive experience, awakening the cultural wealth of Kodungallur, a legendary trade hub on the Malabar Coast, in the refurbishing exercise of the Vedic Village Resort. The design choices realign the relics of the ancient town's maritime legacy and culture, echoing the essence of Muziris while accommodating the comforts of modernity. 

Ma Yansong of MAD Architects blends nature and history with modernity and technological advancements in the newly designed ZGC International Innovation Center in Beijing. 

The CEIBS Shenzhen Campus by Taigu Design innovatively interprets the needs of educational space, creating possibilities for multi-dimensional communication and exchange through a design that will withstand the test of time. 

Architectural ingenuity meets social reform at the Calling Academy Stellenbosch in South Africa by SALT Architects, maximizing spatial value with minimal resources.

From a surreal retail space redefining shopping, to a workplace in harmony with nature, and an eco-conscious education hub-these projects break boundaries and reshape industries. Why they matter: Experiential Retail | Foshan, China: Where art meets shopping by Topway Space Design Biophilic Office | Poland: Workspaces that nurture well-being by Biuro Kreacja Studio Sustainable School | South Africa: Designs that drive social change by SALT Architects

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.

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.

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.