Studio Eight Twentythree designs the Birdsong Café in suburban Mumbai as a contextual response to the surrounding heritage precinct. Check it out here…
The new Virgin Atlantic Clubhouse in LA is a contextually designed go-to space for the perfect chill-out in the lap of nature. Check it out here and leave us your views...
Ar. William Kaven designs a contextual retreat in synch with its neighbouring Lake Michigan, holding a torch to the region's historical ethos and the magical power-packed backdrop of the locale. Check it out here…
Ar. Akshat Bhatt of Studio Architecture Discipline recalls how an archetypal regional material palette and vernacular architectural language of his design for Hotel Mana Ranakpur in Udaipur - a project close to his heart for its progressive disposition. Check it out here
Lacube Architects and ILR Architecture use a contextual and vernacular vocabulary to refurbish and extend this private school building in Marseille, France. Check out the simple interventions that effect a rich visual presence
Studio Saxe erects a modular villa made up of individual self-contained public and private units that are bound by a network of earthy pergolas, the entire ensemble bridging the nature-built-form connect in a contextual architectural vocabulary.
While a striking facade does augur well for the parent firm in question, what is the impact of such non-contextual design on the neighbourhood? Check out this story and we would appreciate your viewpoints...
An "active villa" in Verona designed by Ar. Alberto Apostoli produces more energy than it consumes. Check out the subtle and ingenious combination of contextual architecture and innovative technology
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...
Why are more and more old buildings being complimented by modern structures in close proximity? When should one design contextually? Are there any set tenets? Read about Ar. Zaha Hadid's new steel structure at the Oxford University building and leave us your views...
UN Studio's winning design for the proposed 'Theatre on the Parade' in Holland is contextually grounded with equal emphasis on the overall experience of the theatergoer and the public qualities of the project. Check it out and leave us your views...
There is a wealth of meaning and strong postulates in the study of the ancient Indian practices. Greg Shand Architects use just one -the step wells - to contextually design the Indian Heritage Centre in Singapore. Check it out and leave us your views...
What is preferred for a theme-based design experience? A contextual reinterpretation or a replicative exercise? Check out these two new European themed restaurants in Mumbai and leave us your views...
Sharan Architecture + Design couples a simple palette of #wood with easy-maintenance #materials, utilizing every inch of the space to establish contextuality and rootedness in the #OzoneTextiles office in Surat. Check it out…
Wick Architecture & Design + LAND Design Studio use the ancient art of Japanese tattooing to design a #Japanese restaurant #SakeDojo in #LosAngeles, rooting it contextually. Check it out here…