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In a boost to redevelopment of Maharashtra Housing and Area Development authority (mhada) colonies, the state government has hiked its Floor space Index (FSI) to 3, which will mean an extra 1 lakh affordable house in the City. In another major step, the state also announced that it would put a cap of 35% to 90% as incentive area to be given to existing residents. Chief minister Prithviraj Chavan announced the new guidelines in the legislative assembly on Thursday. Chavan said, "We have decided to hike FSI to 3 from the existing 2.5.Also, we noticed builders making unreasonable offers and hence, have decided they can give an additional area of 35% to 90% to the existing tenants." He said in case Mhada itself redevelop the colonies, an extra 10% incentive area would be given to tenants. However, he clarified that the minimum area given to tenants would be 300 sq.ft.

How does an architectural Biennale feature as an important milestone in the career of an architect? Read here and leave us your views...

In a large office, where the company's working system is not restricted to desks, Ar. Samira Rathod of SRDA adopts an inclusive design approach. She designs precision-crafted tables turning them into 'follies' or whimsical focal points in an otherwise minimalist though spacious interior. Check out how design can work on the psyche… and do leave us your views…

Untitled Design Consultants use an enigmatic colour palette, eye-catching art and bold silhouettes to create an interior that reads like an anthology of narratives. Check out this luxurious abode in South Delhi that has art at its heart…

Designer Mamoru Maeda of SEMBA Vietnam creates an earthy oasis with a resort-like-feel on the ground floor of an apartment block in the midst of the bustling city of Ho Chi Minh, giving residents much to look forward to when they think of using their pool facility. Check out this oasis in a concrete jungle…

YR Pavillion is an unusual project. Designed for a couple - both art collectors, "Folie" by studio Cruz-Mandiola Arquitectura & Objetos is an inhabitable sculpture comprising three facilities: a massage room, a space for exercise, and a bathroom. Its construction, understood as a handcrafted process, is the result of the intersection between Architecture, Sculpture, and Art.

ParaCubes, an office designed by Decaves by Chitte Architects is an intriguing exploration of organic parametricism and curvilinear geometry, pairing the workplace aesthetic with an unfettered homey ambience.

ArchitectsHiroshi Nakamura & NAP create an interesting corollary in designing an office for a fashion ecommerce company by crafting a "regionally integrated environment" between the open office and its immediate surrounds.

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

Identity architects Ippolito Fleitz adopt a millennial-friendly approach to design an engaging sales centre for real estate developer CIFI Group on the outskirts of Chongqing, China, birthing an identity marker that represents the aspirations of young homebuyers. Check out the striking monochromatic interiors and tell us what you think…

NYC's MoMA undergoes an expansion, effectuated through Diller Scofidio+Renfro and Gensler - an endeavour that seeks to reassure and surprise, presenting the history of art and the changing nature of the engaging realm. Check it out here

Split level spaces for an advocate's office in a tight plot are what make this an interesting project. Read more to know how a contemporary solution can be the answer to a common problem…

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...

Referencing design to the fifth estate, Tokyo's AN Design metaphorically inserts 'text on to a blank page' in an unusual retail vocab. Find out more here...and do leave us your views!

People's Architecture Office breaks the monotony of banal offices by designing an out-of-box space with an absolutely extraordinary ambience that will get the employees' creative juices flowing… Check it out!

Speaking of progressive learning methods, the Krabbesholm College in Denmark implements an excellent design-thinking session as an integral part of its campus. Check it out here…

Eray-Carbajo architecture and design studio create an intriguingly masculine ambience for Adam - the grooming atelier brand in London. Check out how this ordinary barber shop has been transformed into an upscale service haunt and leave us your views...

For that little extra - visual depth, illusion of space or the sheer joy of an aesthetic add-on, the gleam and splendor of a well-appointed mirror is often the perfect finishing touch in the eclectic enhancement of an interior space.

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push(); The Beach House from Mornington, Victoria, was designed by Clare Cousins Architects in order to provide an additional accommodation to an existing 1970's Merchant Builder's home where the own ...