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SAOTA designs a distinctive contemporary home-cum-office amidst a wooded landscape - a warm, outward-looking living environment engaging meaningfully with its surroundings.

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!

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. 

Contemporary minimalism finds its home in the world of hospitality to create the stylish and inviting Blanche by the Bay - Saravi Resort designed by Architecture Interspace. Dictated by clean lines, open spaces, and a restrained colour palette, this 25-room luxury villa resort is situated near Auroville, Pondicherry, seamlessly blending with its tropical surroundings.

Nestled amidst the undulating contours of tropical terrain, this Kottayam home designed by Studio 3Twentyone emerges as a refined embodiment of sustainable tropical architecture - a delicate blossom flourishing in the site's naturally picturesque setting in perfect symbiosis with its verdant surroundings, creating an immersive sensory experience.

From urban density to net-zero living, architecture is redefining how we coexist with nature. Discover the House of No Windows by One Bulb + Kolam Architecture, a light-filled oasis amidst a bustling cityscape, and the Aalloa Hills Project by INI Studio, a net-zero marvel that respects its natural surroundings. These projects prove that sustainability and innovation can transform the way we live. Read more about how architecture tackles global challenges with mindful, climate-responsive designs.

Characterized by a play of volumes, Anand Dham in South India is a contemporary-styled villa with integral traditional connects. Click the link to read more…

Jaisim Project - How important is it to be contextual in architecture? Ar. Jaisim's ongoing project is one such embodiment that calls for holistic perception of the structure per se. Read here and comment...

Hamid International Airport terminal building with the airport mosque and surrounding parking area.

Setting up a lifestyle amidst the elements is as much a challenge for the inhabitants as it is for the architect. Check out this home in the avalanche zone in the alpine valley...