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The new rehearsal building for the Oper am Rhein ballet company in Düsseldorf blends simple form with experiential ambience. Check it out and leave us your views…

Why are more and more old buildings being complimented by modern structures in close proximity? When should one design contextually? Are there any set tenets? Read about Ar. Zaha Hadid's new steel structure at the Oxford University building and leave us your views...

The rising popularity of mammoth aircraft has led to a drastic need for runways long enough to cater for them. As airports adjust to handle aircraft such as the Airbus A380, airport-technology.com profiles some of the world's longest commercial runways. Whether constructed out of asphalt or concrete, runways across the world are getting longer.

Does colour repurpose the perception of form? Or redefine it? Read Ar. Amit Khanna's musings on the Barbican and share with us your valuable views…

: Life is all about the hits and the misses! IAnD presents the hit design stories of 2018 - collated via the reader-appreciation matrix. Hearty Congratulations Teams Häfele India Pvt. Ltd., Design Forum International, Zaha Hadid Architects & ETH-Zürich Check out what got applauded in 2018!

@the-grid-architects craft the interiors of a gym on a light-hearted thematic note, endorsing the importance of the environs that make a fitness regime productive for both - mind and body. Check out the story here

Zaha Hadid Architects strengthens their research into high-rise construction that balances structure and organic form for the entire height of the edifice with their latest 62-storey residential tower #OneThousandMuseum in #Miami.

Especially in the current green architecture trend , more and more common materials are preferred by investors and architects. Besides the concrete, iron and steel buildings, bamboo, bamboo and hammock buildings bring a unique and bold beauty, which is a combination of traditional language and modern design. It is one of the hardest, most versatile and most sustainable bamboo species. Therefore, the constructions are built from extremely solid and long life spans of over 50 years .

The stunning Piera House in Spain by Fran Silvestre Arquitectos elaborates a nuanced layering of permeable boundaries leading to thoughtful visual porosity, all while underscoring Silvestre's starkly minimal and pristine, white-washed aesthetic. https://bit.ly/PieraHouse_FSA-IAnD

Espousing a design aesthetic grounded in materiality and culture, @we_design_studio redefines the traditional 'otla' and courtyard for a home reminiscent of the past and yet showcasing distinct contemporary allure.

With remarkably thoughtful design planning and a stunning use of natural materials exuding a gritty rawness, Amruta Daulatabadkar Architects conveys a menu of interactions orchestrated in this nuanced boys' hostel in Aurangabad.

Fran Silvestre's signature architectural style takes shape once again in the hills of Sotogrande, Spain with Villa 95 - a breathtaking formal exploration that is the epitome of elegant and understated design.