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Tranquil shades of taupe, champagne, white, beige, silver and crème predominated by light-toned wood and panelling usher in a sophisticated aura in this Brazilian home by Schuchovski Arquitetura. Amplifying specific elements, disrupting visual continuity, and thus creating focal points that add an unexpected touch to the design form the mainstay of this design.

Brick jaalis, openable clay screens, herringbone-patterned brick walls blend with other natural materials to craft a sustainable building design as Manoj Patel Design Studio renovates this Vadodara home, continuing his agenda of designing with the aim to protect and preserve nature along with reviving of traditional skills.

Continuing our interview with Ar. Hafeez Contractor as the Architect of the Months July-August 2024, we bring to you a project that has brought about a landmark change not only in social infrastructure, but in the entire approach to Mumbai's estate industry.

India's most celebrated architect, Padma Bhushan-awardee, Doctor of Architecture Honoris Causa, Ar. Hafeez Contractor gets candid amidst reminiscing as he regales us with several anecdotes from his journey as a dynamic practitioner. In this, part 1, we focus on several light-hearted moments shared with him as his commitment to goals, his sharp eye for detail and his elephant-like memory build narratives along the way.

The core philosophy of seeders | Biophilic architecture studio is exemplified masterfully through this one-of a-kind residence, crafting a space for work, rejuvenation and retreat. 

Minimal luxe and meticulous detailing come together in Aashiyana, a 4BHK apartment in Vadodara designed by J Architects. Smart spatial interventions, custom finishes, and a refined material palette shape a seamless, understated interior experience, where every detail speaks of thoughtful design.

Designed by Dhruti Gala, 'The Urban Nest' brings together a refined material palette, intuitive zoning, and subtle spatial drama across its 3BHK layout. From curved forms and stone veneers to fluted panels and marble-finish accents, every element reflects a conscious blend of style and function.

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.

Crafting lightness and warmth in a luxury Bengaluru apartment, White Shadows Design Studio redefines modern family living. Discover how a balanced palette, materiality, and spatial flow transform a 2,700 sq. ft. home into an airy sanctuary tailored for a relocating family.

Z-Design Studio reimagines a builder- existing framework into a soulful, contemporary minimalist haven-rooted in tradition yet crafted for modern living. Faced with an incomplete home where the civil shell and many materials were already finalised, the design approach begins not with reinvention but with careful reinterpretation, adopting a "part to whole" philosophy, developing each design moment before weaving them into a coherent spatial narrative.

AB Design Studio transforms a growing family's need for space into a warm, Vaastu-compliant 3500-sq.ft. residence in Kolkata. Clean lines, layered materials, subtle tech integration make this exercise a masterclass in intelligent urban living.