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Reviewing the features published all year around, we pick the three most applauded projects of the year -by Prashant Parmar Architect in Ahmedabad, Gujarat; by Architect Mahesh Naik in Navi Mumbai, Maharashtra; and a conceptual project in Hawaii by West Edge Architects as the winners of this year's titles!

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.

A snug home or a cosy restaurant, you ponder at first glance. The Binary Studio designs 'Takri', a charming eatery tucked along the highway connecting Dharamshala to Palampur. 

Leading architect and pioneer in eco-construction, Philippe Madec designs a wine cellar built from raw earth and untreated solid wood, pushing the boundaries on current environmentally responsible architectural practices. This creation fulfils architectural commitments to greater environmental responsibility based on three pillars: the economy, the environment and society.

Public schools in Shanghai are conservative in their pedagogy and factory-like in their architecture. Brearley Architects+Urbanists (BAU) break through this conservative pedagogy of public schools by designing the new Chonggu Experimental School, providing the potential for a paradigm shift in formal expression.

Aptly named 'tweening arches', this captivating facade design by rat[LAB] Studio is crafted for the Head Field Headquarters, a façade design that integrates aesthetics with functionality, setting a new standard for contemporary architecture. It forms a showstopper and a striking architectural landmark in Noida, making passersby pause and look up! 

Designing for wellbeing is more than just aesthetics - it's about creating spaces that nurture physical, mental, and emotional comfort. After the COVID-19 pandemic, this approach has gained momentum, becoming a top priority for architects and designers. Team IAnD spotlights a few spaces by MuseLab, andblack Design Studio, and Ara Design that have broken through the mould of convention to prioritise holistic health and happiness.

Designed to coexist harmoniously with the environment, Dar El Farina is a linear rural house following the two lines of the mesref and the khetara. The house not only divides the land into two radically different landscapes, but transforms it, creating a dialogue between untouched desert and thriving greenery. Designed by Leopold Banchini Architects, this rural home reimagines the ancient relationship between architecture and water, a vital resource for survival in an arid landscape.

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

Sanjay Puri Architects revives Indian traditional planning principles and traditional crafts, to create a palatial home in Nokha that reminds one of the erstwhile palaces of Rajasthan

This residence by MXMA Architecture & Design and Catlin Stothers Design unfolds like successive strata, where architecture, interior design and landscape intertwine to create a balanced composition that blends into the trees. 

The core philosophy of seeders | Biophilic architecture studio is exemplified masterfully through this one-of a-kind residence, crafting a space for work, rejuvenation and retreat. 

It is with great pleasure that we share some exciting news with you! Among all the remarkable projects featured on our platform (https://www.indiaartndesign.com), Architect Sanjay Puri's work has consistently stood out, with the Nokha Village Community Centre garnering extraordinary readership and engagement from our audience. This overwhelming response has rightfully earned him the title of Architect of the Year 2024 at India Art n Design! https://www.indiaartndesign.com/architect-of-the-year-2024-sanjay-puri/ Hearty congratulations to Ar. Sanjay Puri and his team on this well-deserved recognition. Thank you for entrusting us with your inspiring projects and for continuing to push the boundaries of design.

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