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Reconnecting nature to built form and contemporary aesthetics to a rich architectural history, LDH renovates a 200-year-old building into a high-end Japanese restaurant of moody oriental charm, for a stunning experiential spatial character.

HENN Architecture designs a state-of-the-art campus for Westlake University, where each building is uniquely detailed and yet cohabited to promote interdisciplinary exchange.

Building on materiality and formal play for a rustic space leading into the future, Architecture Interspace injects this stunning Pondicherry farmhouse into a lush landscape with captivating regard to its serene setting. 

UNStudio unveils it winning competition entry for designing one of Germany's most sustainable office buildings, where the concept breaks new, sustainable ground both technically and architecturally as it incorporates ESG objectives and highly efficient, resource-saving technology.

In a 1960's building designed by the veteran Mies van der Rohe, Espace 313 presents an innovative take on a surgical centre, revolving around an experiential space brimming with well-being! 

Every successful project opening is a reminder that Architecture is more than just a building. NCA Studio Inc. in collaboration with Marc Merckx Interiors endorses this premise with the new Tribù Flagship. The luxury outdoor furniture showroom in the West Hollywood Design District is a stunning example of how thoughtful design and meticulous execution improves daily life, changes how people see the world and brings an overall sense of joy.

CLOU Architects play on the magic of the unexpected and the uncanny, the disregarded and the unconventional to create a community space in the heart of the Vanke Future City mall in Qingdao, China. The vivacious 'red' space hopes to meteor the success of this new retail destination.

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. 

With a proposal contextually rooted in the surrounding desert landscape, local cultural heritage, and Najdi building traditions, Snøhetta unveils the design of The Royal Diriyah Opera House, creating a new stage for future generations of performers and audiences. 

MAD architects carve out a canyon-like structure running through the façade of a building in Denver, creating an immersive, natural experience, merging indoor and outdoor spaces and blurring the boundaries between nature and architecture.

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.

The last twelve months saw architecture redefining the intersection of culture, sustainability, and human experience. In IAnD's Global Hop section, these three projects have grabbed the most eyeballs for their demonstration of the transformative power of thoughtful design, merging sustainability, cultural preservation, and innovative functionality. They redefine global design paradigms, setting benchmarks for future projects that aspire to balance tradition and progress. The projects are: Heineken Beverages Head Office, South Africa by Tetris Design + Build, Nanhai Art Centre, Foshan, China by MAD Architects, and Hovey Residence, Quebec, Canada by 1628 Inc.

Amid the rolling grasslands and acacia-dotted plains of the Serengeti, emerges a creative architectural endeavour. Inspired by the harmony of the Savannah, this sensitively orchestrated project integrates architecture into the ecosystem with giraffes-majestic icons of the African wilderness-as its focal users. Designed by Zoo Architects, the project redefines architecture by merging human ingenuity with ecological responsibility. It celebrates the giraffe's world while preserving the delicate balance of one of Earth's most iconic landscapes.

Amid the characteristic lacklustre of industrial zones, the Sidera building designed by Tisselli Studio Architects stands as a beacon of design ingenuity. With its dynamic façade, sustainable approach, and innovative use of materials, this architectural marvel transforms functionality into an art form. Discover how architecture redefines identity.

Raúl Sánchez Architects' Casa Magarola in Sant Cugat del Vallés, Barcelona, achieves this with elegant restraint-elevated on slender concrete screens, wrapped in passive design strategies, and seamlessly immersed in the landscape.

How do you build on land that's older than time? TECTON by MAKHNO Studio is an architecture that listens before it speaks - rooted in geology, shaped by terrain, and softened by tradition. A seamless blend of residence and restaurant, embedded into the ancient slope of Ukraine's Crystalline Shield.

Out of the Box by MVRDV transforms a Taipei residential tower into a sculptural catalogue of outdoor living! Cantilevered volumes, grid logic, and smart scripting come together to challenge typology and redefine skyline identity. 93 apartments, each with its own unique footprint-crafted within the limits of building code. Explore how design can truly think outside the box.

Where should we brew next? The first edition of What's Brewing? sparked some amazing conversations-and we're just getting started! Tell us which city we should head to next and how many friends or peers you'd bring along. Let's grow this community, one meaningful conversation at a time.

Is Architectural Education Ready for the Digital Revolution? In an age where buildings are simulated before they're built, why is architectural education still lagging? Architect Sejal Mengaji speaks to Sushant Verma, Ramnath Nayak, and Vinay Mathais-practitioners driving the shift toward computational thinking and hands-on digital exploration in design studios.

How can architecture contribute to a more open outwardly-oriented living style in high rises? Any suggestions? Read about this out-of-box design solution and leave us your views.