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@sandbox.studio refurbishes a home in New South Wales, conscientiously highlighting the extensive art and artefacts collection, creating a balance between rich stories evoked by memories and the trimmings of a modern lifestyle. Published with #BowerBird

Grizzo Studio chisels a harmonic amalgamation of straight geometry and curvilinear form, playing with the façade from its different angles, in this low-scale residential property amidst abundant vegetation in the neighbourhood of San Isidro, in Buenos Aires, Argentina.

Carter Williamson Architects designs a residential extension amidst views resplendent with wisteria and jacaranda purples, merging old with new, in a spatially exciting, playful, and robust built form, tuned to nature and place. 

Reviewing the features published all year around, we pick the three most applauded projects of the year -by Prashant Parmar Architect in Ahmedabad, Gujarat; by Architect Mahesh Naik in Navi Mumbai, Maharashtra; and a conceptual project in Hawaii by West Edge Architects as the winners of this year's titles!

Charming in its enunciated form, earthy materiality and contextual awareness, this home at the edge of a sylvan reserve forest in North Bengaluru stands testament to Funktion Design's nuanced architectural approach.

Nestled on a hill near the picturesque Aegean Sea in Bodrum, the Laurus villa project by Gonye Design is a clear case-in-point of a luxurious design that responds to the context. 

Drawing inspiration from the architectural work of Frank Lloyd Wright, Atelier Chardonnat and Salem Architecture present the expansion and complete renovation of a 1950s house - its major transformation and extension paying homage to the mid-century style of the home integrating select Japanese and Scandinavian influences into its revived fabric.

Combating huge challenges of a rocky steep terrain, designing water-proof foundations and a rather complicated integration process, The Mountain Cove residence by MU Architecture emerges as a bold architectural achievement. 

Set in a sprawling one-acre plot in Ahmedabad, The Aangan by Morphogenesis explores the complexities of the city's culture and the nuances of natural connections through every single design detail.

Speaking a language of modernity with local accents of the region - this is what characterises the design language of this quaint warm haven in Nepal designed by Kalpasara Studio.

A tastefully designed House for One by Urban Mistrii in North Delhi embodies the homeowner's unapologetic spirit - bold, refined, and deeply personal.

In this architectural and interior exercise, Studio Yamini Architects ingeniously redefine a traditional, cultural element - the otla - into a veranda-court, merging traditional thought with contemporary elements to create a timeless, welcoming sanctuary, with minimalist materials and warm accents.

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!

In this contemporary Ahmedabad home, Prashant Parmar Architect curates an inside-outside dialogue despite the verticality of the home, ably complemented by the terracotta screen on the façade that sustains a varying play of light throughout the day. Thus, establishing the thoughtful blend of timeless elegance and contemporary minimalism - a reflection that lavish homes don't depend on large plots, but clever space planning, to transform into open, well lit, and well-ventilated spaces.

Studio J. MAYER H. renovates an 18th-century villa on the shores of Lake Como with the aim to reclaim the unique character of the house and garden, while integrating new elements into the historic structure in an engaging dialogue.

Priti Doshi Studio orchestrates a mixed bag by repurposing, using artisanal excellence, and tapping into regional resilience to redesign this Karjat home - a masterclass in how design can integrate tradition with modernism.

Looking eastwards towards the Dubai skyline from the G Frond of the iconic Palm Jumeirah, this villa, conceived by SAOTA, in collaboration with CK Architecture Interiors exudes a sophisticated understatement in its unassuming silhouette. 

In the fast-paced environment of urban living, a well-designed home acts as a peaceful retreat for the family. Interior Designer Ketan Sheth of Goldmine Project Consultants endorses this premise with a contemporary but cosy home in Surat…

Set against Jaipur's arid desert landscape where temperatures are known to soar to 400+C, this home by AND Studio delicately balances illumination and insulation in a climate-responsive design. Natural light is both the muse and the medium here.

MAB Arquitectura captures the soul of the twentieth-century aristocratic residence, Liberty Villa, restoring it and enhancing the refinement and historical beauty of its setting. Reminiscent of the architecture of Palermo's holiday homes, Villa Liberty has been reinterpreted around a concept based on 'summer living', its distinct identity shaped by layers of time, seen in the bold blue shades of the doors, shutters, and Moroccan majolica tiles, diligently restored with an enhanced layout and material palette, its original details peppered with contemporary uses and functions.