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Reduce energy consumption by optimizing HVAC layout & using smart products in HVAC systems wherever possible.

MEP layout in a big facility is so complicated that it becomes time consuming and causes waste of resources if not planned properly. BIM has proved to be a useful tool for determining various options and remove the hindrances.

Materia + Gustavo Carmona employs an enfiladed layout to design this beach retreat. Right from the raw material palette to the open plan layout, this beach house is all about sparking serene and calm vibes as it melds with the natural surroundings, making it a harmonious part of the landscape. 

Mumbai based architect Saket Sethi chisels out a metaphor for the Aditya Birla company, creating for them, their first world class R&D campus to spearhead a new generation of products and research… For a young architect to win his first large project (22 acre plot) - Aditya Birla Science and Technology Center (ABSTC) - that would not only reflect stalwart corporate ideology but also herald the new icon of its vicinity, is indeed a laudable task.

In our previous Foursquare Garden article we posted in Signs of the Times, we discussed the length of the garden the Pennsylvania Germans designed as being sixty-six feet long. This was because the length of an eighteenth century fence panel or rail was eleven feet. There is also an important invention designed in England that helped to shape the layout of our nation. The Gunter's chain played a primary role in mapping out America in for three hundred years beginning in the 1600's.

A spacious layout aside, this home in Indore is a veritable exercise in incorporating fine hand-crafted details that may date back centuries - infusing warmth and heritage charm into contemporary interiors and lifestyle.

Collage Architecture Studio chisels a gated community, where the layout addresses the common problem of pedestrian and vehicular traffic; incorporating much sought-after interstitial spaces for community interaction. Find out more here!

Shalin Gandhi reconfigures the layout of an apartment, opening it to scenic vistas outside and clutter-free spaciousness indoors. Check it out here…

Architecture_Interspace designs an ice-cream parlour using the softee swirl as a focal element of the interior design. Check out how a simple colourful idea spins a nondescript space into a happening layout…

Flexible layouts, co-working spaces, and the work-from-home model - how will the IT sector adapt to the next big thing that challenges the way we work?

Inspired by Spanish haciendas, MuseLAB crafts a one-of-a-kind home that features delightful courtyards, elegant arched openings, sloping roofs, and seamless indoor-outdoor spaces. Despite drawing inspiration from Spanish architecture, the home's layout pays homage to the design elements of a Chettinad home.

Nestled on the fringes of Turahalli forest, this nature-rich habitat by Bengaluru-based Design Kacheri has captured hearts and imaginations on our social platforms! Seamlessly blending luxury, sustainability, and a deep connection with its lush surroundings, this home celebrates simplicity, ingenuity, and biophilic design. From stunning stonework to thoughtful Vaastu-inspired layouts, every detail speaks of harmony and innovation. A big shoutout to Shamanth Patil for the breathtaking photography that brings this masterpiece to life, and to our very own Pari Syal, who ensures our features are as inspiring as the designs themselves. Here's to celebrating architecture that inspires! Check out the full feature and discover why it's been the star of the year!

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.

Using mindful design to make limited space feel inclusive, Studio RoundCube maximises space without compromising comfort in a compact Mumbai home. This quiet, contemporary narrative has every design decision leaning into functionality, flow, and a tactile sense of calm. With space at a premium, the layout is stripped of excess and layered instead with warmth and intuitive design solutions. A story that shares ideas worth visiting.

Veering away from the old, introverted, conventional office space, the open-plan horizontal architecture aims at transforming work habits and work place culture to co-relate with its new interactive environment. Check out this office in Istanbul by Mimari Studio and leave us your views…