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Brick jaalis, openable clay screens, herringbone-patterned brick walls blend with other natural materials to craft a sustainable building design as Manoj Patel Design Studio renovates this Vadodara home, continuing his agenda of designing with the aim to protect and preserve nature along with reviving of traditional skills.

As boundaries between product display, service, and space blur to take on an experiential role, spaces engage with customers primarily on an emotional level. Translating this learning into an experience for adventure enthusiasts, studio INGROUP designs the flagship showroom for Jeep in Shanghai.

MVRDV transforms the design of the 1970s city block in Paris making a strong case in point that even the most dramatic transformations can be achieved using sustainable and circular economy approaches.

In a proud moment for India, two sustainability initiatives - Million Wells, Bengaluru in the Water category and Sahaja Aharam, Hyderabad in the Food category - bag the coveted Transformative Cities People's Choice Award 2021-22! Bagging awards in two out of four categories, India is setting the bar high.

Creative Designer Architects orchestrate luxe appeal together with well-being juxtaposing a balanced indoor-outdoor equation in this sprawling Raipur home. The play of mass and void, and sustainability features create an environment-friendly design that keeps the inhabitants in the lap of nature.

D.L.E.A. (Design Lab for Experimenting Architecture) explores a design vocabulary of arches rooted in exposed brick and concrete to design a duplex home in Chennai. The design language is subtle, chic, contextually apt and sustains the warmth of home and hearth.

Strang Design crafts a timeless waterfront home in Florida, stepping up the sustainable quotient without compromising on crisp modernity.

Adaptable, impermanent, versatile. andblack design studio's manifestation of Abhay Mangaldas' brainchild, Darwin Bucky, redefines conventional architecture with a self-sustaining customisable, prefabricated travelling theatre - and its prototype is successfully installed in Ahmedabad.

The sinuous, serpentine form of the Amar Villa resort in Udaipur by Studio Symbiosis ushers' graceful calligraphy curves to life with its striking form while providing spectacular views and sustainable charm.

Nestled in the lush forests of Portugal, this rural wellness retreat by FCC Arquitectura, christened Casa da Lavand'eira, straddles architectural, scenic and cultural legacies with contemporary infusions for a well-rounded experience doused in sustainability and reconnection with nature.

Studio Crossboundariesdesigns a solar-powered motorboat with technical and sustainable integration of all amenities aimed at adaptability, minimalism and a flexible way of living.

Dutch designer Caspar Schols, wins the WAF World Hotel Building of the Year 2022 Award for his Cabin ANNA Stay - a modular, cyclical, vacay option that can be produced locally anywhere in the world. With hand-movable walls and windows, its sustainable design allows guests to reconnect with themselves and nature.

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

In today's fast-paced urbanisation, the construction industry often overlooks waste generation and existing infrastructure. Yet, a significant shift is underway-reimagining the future of built environments through adaptive reuse. CCBA Designs, led by master architect and planner Prof. Christopher Benninger, exemplifies this approach with their project: the Forbes Marshall New Corporate Office in Pune. This brownfield redevelopment challenges conventional practices and encourages us to think about spaces more intelligently and sustainably.

Nestled on the fringes of Turahalli forest, this nature-rich habitat by Bengaluru-based Design Kacheri has captured hearts and imaginations on our social platforms! Seamlessly blending luxury, sustainability, and a deep connection with its lush surroundings, this home celebrates simplicity, ingenuity, and biophilic design. From stunning stonework to thoughtful Vaastu-inspired layouts, every detail speaks of harmony and innovation. A big shoutout to Shamanth Patil for the breathtaking photography that brings this masterpiece to life, and to our very own Pari Syal, who ensures our features are as inspiring as the designs themselves. Here's to celebrating architecture that inspires! Check out the full feature and discover why it's been the star of the year!

In this contemporary Ahmedabad home, Prashant Parmar Architect curates an inside-outside dialogue despite the verticality of the home, ably complemented by the terracotta screen on the façade that sustains a varying play of light throughout the day. Thus, establishing the thoughtful blend of timeless elegance and contemporary minimalism - a reflection that lavish homes don't depend on large plots, but clever space planning, to transform into open, well lit, and well-ventilated spaces.

Step into the world of design with our Year-end Special Bumper Issue! Featuring insights from 28 trailblazing architects and designers, we unveil the trends, innovations, and transformative projects that defined 2024-and a glimpse of what 2025 holds. At India Art n Design, we celebrate creativity that inspires, designs that elevate well-being, and sustainable solutions that shape a better tomorrow. Dive in, share your thoughts, and join us in welcoming 2025-a year of bold ideas and boundless possibilities!

Designed by Amina Bhatia for power couple Naveen & Shallu Jindal, this Kurukshetra home seamlessly blends culture, art, and sustainability. A transformation in just 30 days!  

Merging nature with architecture, Salma Tower by aflalo/gasperini arquitetos introduces a groundbreaking approach to corporate spaces. Featuring 1,760sq. m. of vertical forests, open façades, and sustainable technologies, this bioarchitecture landmark fosters well-being and energy efficiency. With its LEED Platinum certification in review, Salma Tower is a testament to the future of green urban design.

Atelier Architecture + Design proposes a visionary regeneration of Pilsworth Lake in South Lancashire-honouring the land's layered past while shaping a more sustainable future. The design introduces walkways, nature hides, rain gardens, and low-carbon visitor amenities-all woven into the landscape to support biodiversity, storytelling, and community engagement. Learn how architecture can listen, restore, and reimagine.