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Spanish Baserris (oakwood and stone hutments) of yore in the Basque countryside are being increasingly adapted as huge tourist attractions. Check out this one home that sustains itself as a private abode with some quality redesigning by Bilbao Architecture Team…

Your furry pals need a break just as you all do. They too desire to break free, have fun and live their life. All the dog lovers out there have all the reason to rejoice as we elucidate you on some of the dog boarding options available around you. You can pack your pup's bags and send them on a vacation!

Ar. Shonan Purie Trehan of Studio LAB designs a holiday home in Mulshi using an architectural vocabulary that is driven as much by function as by the panoramic surrounds. Check out this what makes this the World Architecture Festival 2019 finalist in the Completed Buildings - Villa Category and leave us your views…

Reminiscing on a career milestone as well as landmark accomplishment that changed the skyline of Mumbai way back in 2003, Ar. Reza Kabul talks about Shreepati Arcade project in IAnD's ongoing special #Nostalgia.

Shanghai-based interdisciplinary architecture and design studio Neri & Hu conceives a Tea House to relocate a relic structure as an urban artefact, drawing from the historical roots of the city of Fuzhou - the exercise serves as a tribute to the distinct heritage of a place at a time when rapid new development has eroded traditional culture and identity.

Studio Modijefsky designs #Arie in Amsterdam, as a tribute to post-World War II when folks opened bars and cafés as extensions of their homes to supplement their low incomes.

An all-white structure and courtyard framed by high walls, the Filux Lab by Workshop Arquitectos is akin to a 3D canvas - as dynamic as the lighting art pieces exhibited against it. Check it out here

This environment day, we come across a very disheartening news! The most revered river of our country, Ganga is now officially declared to be unfit for drinking and bathing as per CPCB (Central Pollution Control Board). Ganga is not just any river for most of the Indians, insteadit has been carrying a special spiritual significance.People from all over flock to take a dip in this 'holy' river. Leave apart drinking, but even bathing is considered detrimental now. As per their report, there are mere seven spots from where the river Ganga passes, which can be used for consumption after disinfection. Also, only 18 spots are being considered fit for bathing,whereas, 62 areas from where the river flows areunfit for the same purpose.

Himematsu Architecture uses hemp leaf motif symbolic of growth as an integral pattern of a boutique hotel's facia in Tokyo, announcing Japanese cultural roots to a city readying itself for the Olympics 2020. Take a look here

An experiential space as temporal and transient as the hours in a day - Fran Silvestre Arquitectos refurbish this residence, 'The Fourth Room', to catalyse growth. Check out this non-conventional play of space here…

Contemporary, classy, and rooted in culture, the Heritage boutique in New Delhi designed by I'm D'sign is as artisanal as the wedding couture it displays. Check it out here…

Well-organized storage that suits your specific needs in the bedroom is a matter as subjective as one's sense of style!! Tastes, preferences, and lifestyles differ. While some of you may require just a few drawers and shelves, some others might not be satisfied even with ample storage.

Interior designer, Lalit Hira capitalises on the fifth plane - the ceiling as a dramatic factor and uses lighting as the showstopper in this Navi Mumbai home that marries contrasting styles to result in a harmonious home tailored to the personalities of the homeowners.

Retaining the DNA of the Maria Cher brand but pivoting it as an aspirational yet inviting model in a totally new aesthetic, Vang Studios designs their new retail space to emulate an inspiring and sophisticated home.

Studio Symbiosis designs a breathable second skin as a significantly eye-catching façade element as they refurbish the ID Origins tower into a mixed-use edifice in central Mumbai.

Studio Local Dots carves out a simple yet elegant inward-looking home that means several things to its home-loving inmates. Check out the understated styling that straddles timeless appeal as well as offers a canvas for ever-evolving lifestyle changes.

Ippolito Fleitz Group touches an emotional chord as the architects contextualise a restaurant interior in Hefei, China, using the regional highlight - Bantang hot springs as the overarching thematic.

O&A London chooses modern constructivism as the main style as they completely renovate this home for a multi-generational family in Moscow.

MVRDV designs a colossal mixed-use building that surpasses conventional notions of living, working and recreational joy as each apartment has a unique plan and each facet of the building offers a different perspective! Check out what is termed as the World's Best Skyscraper 2021 by theEmporis Skyscraper Awards!

Designed by Global Architects NL, this exceptional residence is organized around three distinct volumes, converging around an awe-inspiring atrium that serves as the central essence of the home. Standing as a testament to architectural brilliance, the home harmoniously embraces the wonders of nature while exemplifying the principles of sustainable living.