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Ryuichi Sasaki Architecture designs a mixed-use building in Tokyo - an experiential complex that would suitably complement the rich heritage of the proximal Ikegami Honmonji temple with its illustrious history dating back to the 13th century.

Creative Architects and Interiors brings to life the Kerala government's vision for midway shelters for the Sabarimala pilgrims, establishing a local identity that celebrates the heritage of Kerala Architecture.

Adaptable, impermanent, versatile. andblack design studio's manifestation of Abhay Mangaldas' brainchild, Darwin Bucky, redefines conventional architecture with a self-sustaining customisable, prefabricated travelling theatre - and its prototype is successfully installed in Ahmedabad.

Aytac Architects unveil their design for the DE Museum in Bodrum, Turkey, where the built mass defies typological museum models to be defined by the sum of its many parts, in contrast to a single, monolithic structure.

SL Architects craft a low-impact footprint for a new open-air music venue in Bahrain, meeting recycling/ re-use objectives for a circular design.

Shay Cleary Architects design Ireland's tallest building - an iconic piece of contemporary commercial architecture with a distinctive and highly innovative external exoskeleton; also, the first building project in Europe to achieve LEED V3 Platinum certification ahead of practical completion.

Biome Environmental Solutions helmed by Ar. Chitra Vishwanath and S. Vishwanath is well known for its earthy architecture, environmental planning consultancy, rainwater harvesting design, and comprehensive water strategising. Visiting their trajectory through the mindset of their users and fellow professionals, their latest book titled 'Biome Diaries' is a set of three compilations - Then, Now & Emergence that make for intriguing reading.

MAD Architects unveil the design for the Nanhai Art Centre in Foshan, China. Resembling a continuous wave of water, with three main buildings looming underneath the floating sun canopy, this biomorphic building will be developed as the new public gateway on the waterfront, harmonising social, creative, and natural attributes. 

Public schools in Shanghai are conservative in their pedagogy and factory-like in their architecture. Brearley Architects+Urbanists (BAU) break through this conservative pedagogy of public schools by designing the new Chonggu Experimental School, providing the potential for a paradigm shift in formal expression.

The Urban Conga crafts a community-designed, programmable space in South Baltimore in response to the neighbourhood's struggles with drug abuse, gun violence, and pollution, aiming to provide a sanctuary for reflection, conversation, and hope.

Atelier-Sizhou orchestrate a design journey through the landscape of Chengdu with their design for a bridge in the dense city, reimagining the relationship between contextual landscape design and public experience. 

2024's most applauded features from India at India Art n Design (dot)com Step into spaces where architecture meets culture, sustainability, and innovation! The Aangan, Ahmedabad by Morphogenesis- A mansion blending modernist architecture with Gujarati traditions, step-well courtyards, and sustainable design Ayodhya Airport by Sthapati - A transportation hub transformed into a cultural landmark with Nagara-style architecture and Ramayana-inspired murals Telugu Medium Restaurant by Sona Reddy Studio - Raw, immersive spaces crafted with indigenous materials and passive cooling techniques These stories reveal how architecture shapes community, connects heritage, and embraces modern sustainability. https://www.indiaartndesign.com/2024s-most-applauded-projects-from-iands-inditerrain/ Which project inspires you the most? Tell us in the comments below.

Out of the Box by MVRDV transforms a Taipei residential tower into a sculptural catalogue of outdoor living! Cantilevered volumes, grid logic, and smart scripting come together to challenge typology and redefine skyline identity. 93 apartments, each with its own unique footprint-crafted within the limits of building code. Explore how design can truly think outside the box.

A space-age capsule in the heart of Toronto? This elevated laneway home by Weiss Architecture & Urbanism hovers lightly over a carport-carefully designed to preserve the roots of a mature maple tree. Clad in corrugated galvalume and accented with vivid folk-art colours, it's a bold response to urban constraints and evolving family needs.

How can design revive redundant infrastructure and bridge the urban-rural divide? CRA's Post Office Pod reimagines public spaces as modular, climate-responsive, off-grid work environments. Debuting at La Biennale di Venezia 2025 and rolling out across Italy via the Polis Project, this concept blends adaptive reuse, decentralised work, and inclusive civic access. A model India could learn from?