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Located a few steps from Lake Memphremagog in Magog, Canada, is this residence cum office for and by Studio 1628Inc, where the functions of home and office are intertwined and will intersect, while being able to separate and be autonomous.

Susanna Cots Interior Design crafts a home with no walls and just three doors proving that the unconventional too can be well balanced, visually appealing and functional! Check out this home in Barcelona

Inspired by the existing gable roof, PLANG GUY Architects play on the design of the façade to craft a unique marker in the refurbishment of this dormitory in Thailand. God is truly in the details.

Set against a skyline of skyscrapers, the NIO House in Jinan, China, repurposed by #LukStudio, is steeped in contextual tradition, with contemporary functions and an understated aesthetic that effortlessly conveys timeless grace.

With a design language built around effortless elegance, Prashant Parmar manifests his signature style of pared-back charm while following the tenets of functionality, comfort, and convenience to a tee in this Ahmedabad abode, aptly christened the Suave Suite.

Priti Doshi Design spotlights ceramic tiles like never before -from an innovative use of materials in unconventional spaces to a design doused in distinct functional and aesthetic appeal. Check out this curated tale of tiles!

Named Mokume after the Japanese word for 'wood grain metal', this Ahmedabad office by Arcline Architects oozes simple, modest charm with a spotlight on functionality and materiality.

Staircases often go beyond their functional realm to become the focal points/highlights of an interior. But as we all know, design is very subjective, and preferences define personality. Whilst we explore a few of them in this visual story, we invite you to share your views… what appeals and why

Double-height spaces carve out bespoke luxury: be it in terms of opulence, spaciousness or understated chic appeal, Team IAnD explores a few options and their impact. Without going into details, we invite you to share with us your viewpoint on the functional aesthetics of what you see… We await your feedback in the comments section below.

Designed as an epitome of subtle grandeur, this Guwahati duplex by Studio ADAPL is seamlessly functional while mastering a cohesive visual palette of muted tones and soft textures. 

Year 2023 has been a year of architecturally strong projects. After much contemplation, two projects win the Editor's undisputed accolades - Both are residential architectural exercises - one in Mexico by Studio mta+v where the architect simplifies function while maximizing onsite resources for a stunning, contemporary villa bathed in natural textures. And the other is in Muzaffarnagar, UP, where Studio AVT Architects marry the principles of courtyard typology with Vaastu to define an inward-looking home layered with all the trimmings of a contemporary ambience and lifestyle.

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! 

A tastefully designed House for One by Urban Mistrii in North Delhi embodies the homeowner's unapologetic spirit - bold, refined, and deeply personal.

House of Lines consciously designs this Chennai home to be an interplay of warm minimalism and functional luxury. 

BOIFFILS Architectures brings the serenity, pleasure and comfort of a 'Garden City' to the fast-paced, functional language of an airport for Singapore's Changi Terminal 2. 

MAB Arquitectura captures the soul of the twentieth-century aristocratic residence, Liberty Villa, restoring it and enhancing the refinement and historical beauty of its setting. Reminiscent of the architecture of Palermo's holiday homes, Villa Liberty has been reinterpreted around a concept based on 'summer living', its distinct identity shaped by layers of time, seen in the bold blue shades of the doors, shutters, and Moroccan majolica tiles, diligently restored with an enhanced layout and material palette, its original details peppered with contemporary uses and functions.

MVRDV develops a modular, multi-functional clubhouse for KLABU (club in Swahili), a social enterprise from Amsterdam that supports refugees in rebuilding their lives through the joy, pride, and hope of sports. 

Balancing aesthetics and functionality, Studio Pree D'fine curates a home a home of versatility and comfort, where every space exudes sophistication.

Dotted with pastel blues, beige and warm wood accents; this practical Mumbai apartment by SAGI Architects is reminiscent of an airy beach.

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.