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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.

Where innovation meets tradition! Deloitte University Asia Pacific China, designed by aoe, is a futuristic learning hub integrating smart technology, green design, and cultural heritage. A bold reimagining of corporate education-intelligent, immersive, and inspiring.

Where legacy meets light, and tradition finds a new voice in modern design. Studio Compartment S4 reimagines a 20-year-old home in Ahmedabad for a multigenerational family-balancing memory, materiality, and modern living. Swipe through to see how Cocoon House bridges past and future with spatial elegance and Indian craftsmanship.

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.

Portlantis by MVRDV redefines industrial storytelling! A bold red beacon at the edge of Rotterdam's port, this architectural marvel blurs the lines between exhibition and experience. With its dynamic form, immersive design, and a public rooftop route, Portlantis transforms how we see and engage with the port's evolving future.

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.

Axpo Polska's new HQ at The Warsaw HUB blends sustainability, innovation, and dynamic energy-inspired interiors. From turbine-shaped lights to moss-covered walls and a solar-panel conference table, every detail reflects Axpo's vision for a greener future. Designed by Studio BIT Creative, this office is more than a workspace-it's a statement. https://www.indiaartndesign.com/an-energy-inspired-dynamic-workplace-studio-bit-creative/

Blending cutting-edge AI technology with Jože Plečnik's architectural legacy, Studio Tim Fu unveils Lake Bled Estate-a stunning ensemble of ultra-luxury villas in Slovenia. This first fully AI-driven design redefines the future of architecture, proving that AI can be a catalyst for timeless, transformative spaces-where sustainability, biophilic design, and heritage seamlessly converge.

Did the Aston Martin in the recent Skyfall pique your curiosity about a technologically driven future? Well, a structure on the moon will definitely blow you then! Click the link to read more...

Increasing number of industries have become data driven already. They are all the more associated with specialists, build data-centric cultures, and developed tools - gadgets - applications and much more to leverage data, optimize their new as well as ongoing projects, and avoid any pitfalls. There are no second thoughts that the building construction industry will certainly follow.

The pandemic should help us settle the long-drawn debate - open plan, the cubicle, or the hybrid. Here we make a case for the design studio.