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Zaha Hadid architects unveil their design for a pioneering new institute and genocide memorial in the Cambodian capital Phnom Penh, which will bring together a museum, research centre, graduate school, document archives and research library. Read here...

How necessary are historic references in a contemporary architectural landmark? Why? Check out the proposed design for the Lucknow Memorial Gate and give us your feedback…

With Kirtida Unwalla's expertise as lead conservationist, and Swati Chandgadkar as the restorer of the magnificent stained glass, the restoration of the Afghan War Memorial Church revives the original glory of the splendid 165-year-old Neo-Gothic structure.

What really guides a design for reverence? Read here about the New martyrs' memorial in Bangalore, India and leave us your comments...

Why does a building of commemoration like a monument or a memorial have to be artistic? Do check out the monument-in-the-making in Lucknow and leave us your views…

Contextually resplendent, Amsterdam's Ink Hotel is a traveller's delight. Check it out and leave us your views…

a21 studio's latest project plays with the idea of conserving memories through its design

Palatial settings, elaborate art-deco interiors and an ambience that recalls the grandeur of the golden era of cinema, this PVR at Gurugram by DesignEx is an ode to its legacy and nostalgic memories. Check it out here…

As millennials seek experiences and adventure, the restaurant industry offers both, food and a getaway into another world. Saniya Kantarwala's 'The Terrace', Mumbai connects with this very fancy. Check it out here…

Starting today, Team IndiaArtnDesign speaks to some the best architecture and design stalwarts in the first of our series 'Nostalgia', which will have them go down memory lane to revisit momentous projects/ nuances thereof. We begin by a story full of wry humour from Ar. Gurjit Singh Matharoo of Matharoo Associates, Ahmedabad.

India's most celebrated architect, Padma Bhushan-awardee, Doctor of Architecture Honoris Causa, Ar. Hafeez Contractor gets candid amidst reminiscing as he regales us with several anecdotes from his journey as a dynamic practitioner. In this, part 1, we focus on several light-hearted moments shared with him as his commitment to goals, his sharp eye for detail and his elephant-like memory build narratives along the way.

Where legacy meets light, and tradition finds a new voice in modern design. Studio Compartment S4 reimagines a 20-year-old home in Ahmedabad for a multigenerational family-balancing memory, materiality, and modern living. Swipe through to see how Cocoon House bridges past and future with spatial elegance and Indian craftsmanship.

What might Corbusier have dreamt of while envisioning Chandigarh? ForumAdvaita translates that dream into a layered, conceptual office space in Mohali-where voids float, planes shift, and memories take shape.

In Ahmedabad's Naranpura, this NRI bungalow by Prashant Parmar Architect | Shayona Consultants redefines modern Indian living through a climate-responsive, courtyard-centric design. Biophilic planning, a triple-height chowk, and a warm, layered material palette come together in this 10,000 sq. ft. sanctuary that speaks to both memory and modernity.

In conversation with the recipient of the recent Red Dot design award, a master of narrative-driven creations, whose design philosophy is firmly entrenched in the belief that the user's journey is the bedrock of every design endeavour. Meet Siddharth Bathla, co-founder of Design Factory India as the "Architect of the Month" at India Art n Design(dot)com

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.