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JCDecaux invite #ZahaHadidDesign to redefine the design language of billboards -creating a new platform for brand messaging to a global, design-conscious audience in London. Check out the story here…

Interior Architect Rania Hamed of VSHD carves out an inward-looking residence in Dubai, redefining the meaning of luxury by focussing on the quality of spatiality and the sheer experience of a zen-like minimalist home. Check it out here…

Studio Network of Architecture (noa) breathes new life into the historic Park Hotel Franceschi in Cortina d'Ampezzo, redefining Alpine elegance with a modern twist. The design vision of this project blends the rich heritage of Cortina with the hotel's storied past (est. 1922), creating a year-round retreat that seamlessly combines historical and regional influences with contemporary style. 

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 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.

92% recycled. 100% design-forward. Actfit Arena by Ar. Mueen Haris of DS2 Architecture redefines sustainable sports infrastructure. No dead space. No waste. Just intelligent design and seamless spatial articulation.

From reclaimed wood to recycled glass, sustainability in design is more than a trend-it's a movement! By giving discarded materials a second life, we create spaces that are not just beautiful but also eco-conscious. Let's embrace the art of recycling and reusing in design. Which of these materials would you love to see more of? Tell us in the comments!

International design and innovation office Carlo Ratti Associati are all set to begin construction of a floating peninsula in Florida that will radically redefine the relationship between architecture and water. Check it out here and leave us your views…

Renesa Architecture Studio redefines architectural lines; not only trying to reduce the carbon footprint of an existing building; but also using greens as an aesthetic commodity to compliment forgotten nature! Do share your views on this one...

Development of high rises and sky scrapers means huge investments; it also means that there is a lot at stake and hence Architects, engineers and contractors need to amp up project management work so that such large scale building development may be handled well.

Why should linear designs be the preserves of weekend homes/resorts? Can we not employ them in regular homes and redefine our living spaces? Get to know about two such experiments and leave us your views.

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…

Marc Fornes of THEVERYMANY designs Marquise - a billowing ultra-thin, lightweight aluminum structure that entirely transforms the approach and initial experience of a standard building entrance into a dramatic experience of threshold, and an icon that redefines the public in El Paso, Texas.

Designers Kruti and Vipul Sukhadia of Sharan Architecture + Design redefine the modern workplace as a hub of easygoing camaraderie, simultaneously establishing pride-of-place and brand value ingrained in the design. Check out the story here and leave us your views…

The new 18,000 sq. m. Maison de l'Économie Créative et de la Culture en Aquitaine, MÉCA, creates a frame for the celebration of contemporary art, film and performances, cementing the UNESCO-listed Bordeaux as the epicenter for culture. Check out the monolithic, sculptural building here…

A country house in Madrid's mountains gets a new urban retrofit as Architects Lys Villalba and Enrique Espinosa redefine the delicate relationship between the urban and rural ecologies.

Creating a tastefully restrained home with a neutral colour palette, Shaily Ganatra of The Auura Interior Design Studio takes the inhabitants of this luxurious abode through a design narrative that redefines lavish living

Ar. Robin Sisodiya of ASRO Arcade uses clean lines, symmetry, and traditional Indian craftsmanship as the mainstay of this bungalow design in Gurugram.

The Block Research Group has teamed up with the Computation and Design Group at Zaha Hadid Architects to build a 12-by-16-metre arched footbridge in a park in Venice - entirely without reinforcement.

Sharan Architecture+Design redefines the affair with luxury home theatres at 'The Art of Sound' retail store, using interiors to influence an acoustical experience. Check out the experiential showroom here… http://bit.ly/2OCX7pO