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To commemorate the 100th anniversary of the Princessehof National Museum of Ceramics, Leeuwarden, @i29-interior-architects transform the museum with a sensitive modern intervention that aligns perfectly with the monumental building. Check it out here

Customizing spaces comes naturally to the team at The Orange Lane. Their latest interior intervention for the brand Sassy Spoon is in one word: Sassy! Abundant colour, old world charm and tiny details ensure that this bar & fine dine in Mumbai will stand out! Read on to know more here

It's hard to think of another time when there has been such a gulf between intellectuals and activists; between theorists of revolution and its practitioners. Writers who for years have been publishing essays that sound like position papers for vast social movements that do not in fact exist seem seized with confusion or worse, dismissive contempt, now that real ones are everywhere emerging. It's particularly scandalous in the case of what's still, for no particularly good reason, referred to as the 'anti-globalization' movement, one that has in a mere two or three years managed to transform completely the sense of historical possibilities for millions across the planet. This may be the result of sheer ignorance, or of relying on what might be gleaned from such overtly hostile sources as the New York Times; then again, most of what's written even in progressive outlets seems largely to miss the point-or at least, rarely focuses on what participants in the movement really think is most important about it. As an anthropologist and active participant-particularly in the more radical, direct-action end of the movement-I may be able to clear up some common points of misunderstanding; but the news may not be gratefully received. Much of the hesitation, I suspect, lies in the reluctance of those who have long fancied themselves radicals of some sort to come to terms with the fact that they are really liberals: interested in expanding individual freedoms and pursuing social justice, but not in ways that would seriously challenge the existence of reigning institutions like capital or state. And even many of those who would like to see revolutionary change might not feel entirely happy about having to accept that most of the creative energy for radical politics is now coming from anarchism-a tradition that they have hitherto mostly dismissed-and that taking this movement seriously will necessarily also mean a respectful engagement with it. I am writing

Design Forum International (DFI) designs a modern architectural intervention in Kolkata: The Dakshineshwar Skywalk

Renesa Architecture Studio derives a simple façade intervention to alleviate the monotony of a typical residential apartment typology. Check out the project and leave us your views…

Design firm ShroffLeon refurbishes a South Mumbai sea-facing apartment with diligent interventions that result in more spacious rooms, luxurious bathrooms, minimised circulation space besides making the apartment airier, filled with light, and most importantly, white! Read here

A community-based intervention in Indonesia by SHAU architecture uses 2000 ice-cream buckets to create a micro-library for the lower-income populace to empower literacy. Find out more here!

In a scenario, where the modern is appreciated without compromising on the value of traditional or historic, more architects are making interventions on the borderline; cohabiting the two sensibilities in more ways than one. Check out Appareil Architecture's latest outing and leave us your comments

Ar. Ashish Bhattacharya readapts a simple space to feature a dynamic work environment cum recreation centre in Bhopal. Check out how simple, well-thought out design interventions make a social impact. Do leave us your comments.

Through contemporary spatiality and a shared ecosystem, 'Common Lights' by Cosmos Architecture promises to offer the community of #BanjaLuka a versatile social and cultural life. Check out the newly unveiled designs of this multifunctional cultural centre…

Portman Hotel, located in London's Marylebone district, acquires a bold new identity as Nobu Hotel London Portman Square through sensitively carried out interventions and refurbishment work by Make Architects and David Collins Studio. Check it out here…

Spaces Architects@ka evokes the spirit of the #MughalGardens in #OldDelhi with their #HeritagePark, its architectural articulation rich in #vernacular materials and #landscape elements. Check out the proposal here…

An iconic cultural beacon, the Hangzhou Yuhang Opera House, designed by Henning Larsen, marks an unmistakable presence as it nestles on East Lake's expansive waterfront. Check it out here