Group items tagged

Restored to its erstwhile grandeur, Mumbai's Royal Opera House opened its doors to the public in its centennial month - Oct 2016. A beatific marriage of historic and contemporary features, India's only Opera House promises to amplify the dramatic experience of its visitors.

"Where you eat matters as much as what you eat…" Vino Veritas, a 100% Spanish Eco-Gastrobar in Oslo, Norway lives up to this quote by offering a slice of Spanish Andalusia to its patrons, both in terms of food/beverages it serves and the ambience it presents. Check it out here...

Designed by Melbourne Design Studio, this 10-star energy rated 'green' house in Australia emits energy positive vibes, where it generates more energy than it uses - making it the best residential design for 2012.

Qatar needs to address the issue of sustainability degree and cost-effectiveness along with smart city ambition. Qatar's environmental record has been improving over the past several years, but it is still among the top consumers of productive land and water, states a new report from the World Wildlife Fund. With Its 2030 vision and its baby steps towards advanced infrastructure, the concern still remains of sustainability.

Manuelle Gautrand Architecture brings the larger-than-life cinematic experience to the streets of Paris with their refurbishment of the Alésia Cinema and its new pixelating facade. Check it out and leave us your views

Monotony and complexity have no room in Italian cuisine and so it is, with the design of this restaurant in New Delhi that serves it. The design team of Sumeet Nath and Aanchal Chaudhary has tastefully carved out a setting for Ristorante Prego that essentially blends variety with simplicity. Check it out here…

That 'high-rises provide vantage points, otherwise unthinkable of' is beyond debate and when such a point provides an unobstructed view as well, it's definitely a bonanza. It is this distinct advantage that Aedas, the architects of Mongkok Residence, Hong Kong plan to serve to its residents through this towering landmark. Check it out here...

The Yogananda Library in Himachal Pradesh exudes a strong architectural vocabulary that not only defines its functions but empowers its serene yet pulsating environment. Check it out her and leave us your views...

Every city has a story to tell, its narratives hidden in every nook and lane. Honest and expressive, #Studio Archohm's metamorphosis of #Hussainabad in #Lucknow rightfully prioritises its culture, history, its people and their pure connection…

Gonye Proje Tasarim architects and designers design an apartment in Turkey bringing it alive with a sumptuous material palette as fine details make it an epitome of luxury. Check it out here...

Located in the breathtaking Pamohi area of Guwahati, Akshar is a very unique school which takes just plastic waste when it comes to its fees! Yes, you read that right. This eco-friendly school lets the little kids connect with the Mother Nature in a thoughtful and amazing way. Parmita Sarma, the co-founder of the school stated "We wanted to start a free school for all, but stumbled upon this idea after we realized a larger social and ecological problem brewing in this area. I still remember how our classrooms would be filled with toxic fumes every time someone in the nearby areas would burn plastics. Here it was a norm to burn waste plastic to keep warm. We wanted to change that and so started to encourage our students to bring their plastic waste as school fees". The school is a brainchild of Parmita and Mazin Mukhtar and they together founded the school in the month of June 2016.

Vinita & Sid Interiors plays with space on a hilly terrain to chisel it into an outward-looking home with a 360 degree panoramic view of its surrounds… Check it out…

Ar. Mitul Shah of Studio Yamini designs an extension to a bungalow in Baroda - discerningly balancing the design vocabulary of new with existing; and upping its luxury quotient in sync with the changing lifestyle of its occupants. Check it out here…

Ar. Masahiko Sato of Architect Show uses minimalist geometries to define this contemporary holiday home amidst the hills, as its circulatory terrace opens it up to the scenic surrounds. Check it out here

Given its myriad entities and perhaps the world's most advanced performance pool, Watergarden in Istanbul is a first-of-its-kind gastronomy and entertainment centre. Check it out and tell us what you think

HBO's latest offering 'Chernobyl'has grabbed a lot of attention in the last few days since it was released. This mini-series, co-starring Jared Harris, Emily Watson and StellanSkarsgard, is a very grave picturization of one of the worst human disasters in modern history. Written by Craig Mazin (of "The Hangover" Parts II and III fame) and directed by Johan Renck, this five-episode series brings back to life the tragic event of 1986 in erstwhile USSR and does not shy away from showing the horrors committed during that time. It gives the audience a glimpse of the events before, during and after the nuclear explosion, ill effects of which can be seen in Europe till date.

Minnie Bhatt gets #Nostalgic about designing Tru Tram Trunk at BKC #Mumbai and how exhilarating it felt to achieve a design exactly the way she had visualized it. Check it out here…

Has AI in Architecture arrived? How is it impacting you? Our cover story focusses on the most eloquent topic of recent times - AI in Architecture. Whilst we tell you a lot about its tools and how it facilitates the practice of design, one cannot ignore the challenges that makes the adoption of AI a selectively approached resource. https://bit.ly/AI-in-Arch-IAnD We invite you to share with us your thoughts on the use of AI in your practice. The pros, cons, misgivings, positive experiences… et al. We are waiting to hear from you. Write in to us at editor@indiaartndesign.com along with an image that you have explored through AI. Please mention that AI tool used. Select responses will find their way to our social media pages taking the discussion forward. https://www.indiaartndesign.com/the-age-of-ai-a-catalyst-for-the-architectural-practice/

Studio Civiliti orchestrates Place Monique-Mercure - the new urban square just outside the art deco celebrated Outremont theatre in Montreal transforming a wide pavement into a meeting place for everyone, while celebrating the Outremont theatre as a major architectural landmark. This is part of the city's revitalisation program, where it is taking every opportunity to transform its neighbourhoods, widening its sidewalks, and turning street intersections into small gathering spaces or mini gardens.

Studio Lapics diligently orchestrates a cohesive set of actions aimed at preserving the iconic, historic Palazzo dei Diamanti in Ferrara, Italy, its spatiality, its intrinsic quality, and adapting its spaces to the needs of a modern exhibition venue.