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Step into the world of design with our Year-end Special Bumper Issue! Featuring insights from 28 trailblazing architects and designers, we unveil the trends, innovations, and transformative projects that defined 2024-and a glimpse of what 2025 holds. At India Art n Design, we celebrate creativity that inspires, designs that elevate well-being, and sustainable solutions that shape a better tomorrow. Dive in, share your thoughts, and join us in welcoming 2025-a year of bold ideas and boundless possibilities!

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!

Designed by SAGI Architects for a family of three, this serene apartment with expansive views of salt pans and greenery, is a tranquil retreat that seamlessly blends functionality and minimalism.With soothing hues, modular furniture, and clever use of space, it caters to both intimate family moments and lively gatherings. Explore how design can balance elegance and practicality! 

Step into the heart of France at Expo 2025 Osaka! Pulsations-a poetic, immersive experience by GSM Project and visual artist Justine Emard-invites you to feel the rhythm that connects us all. Inspired by the Japanese legend of the red thread of fate, this multi-sensory journey explores love, technology, nature, and heritage through synchronized sound, light, and movement. From Rodin to digital art, from Notre-Dame to Japanese shrines-discover how art and emotion pulse as one. https://www.indiaartndesign.com/pulsations-france-pavilion-at-expo-2025-celebrates-human-connection-through-art-and-immersion/

Public art projects are manned with an intention of eliciting some cultural feedback and significant finsings in the ethos of a city and its peple. Is this truly accomplished? Check out Baptiste Debombourg's work at Nantes and leaev us your views…

Conceptualized and designed by architect and designer, Emmanuelle Moureaux, the Shinjuen Nursing Home near Tokyo, has been turned into a warm and friendly centre that not only welcomes the ailing into a positive ambience, but also nurtures feelings of joy and wellbeing. Read here and leave us your views...

UNStudio and DA Group design Korea's smart art museum bridging technology and physical presence and promising art for all as it proposes new ways of sharing stories and experiences about art and design!

If Madhubani and Patna Kalam had to have a baby, it would look like Tikuli art! Bihar's indigenous art form that dates back about 800 years and borrows its proportional figures from Patna Kalam, and its themes of daily life and celebrating festivals from Madhubani, has been reinstated in the commercial mainstream of indigenous art forms, and in doing so, has provided sustainable livelihood to thousands of women.

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.

This cohesive and inviting workspace designed by the architect duo Mihir Desai of MD&A Architects and Ajjay Ssharma of Studio ADAPL is a reflection of changing mindsets and work ethos of modern-day offices.

Beautiful interiors blend aesthetics with functionality, creating spaces that are visually appealing and comfortable. Featuring a harmonious colour palette, thoughtful lighting, a mix of textures and materials, and personalized touches, Prashant Parmar Architect curates this bungalow in Gandhinagar, where elegant furniture arrangement and smart storage solutions further enhance the overall design, making each room both inviting and practical.

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.

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.

Step inside a home where art, colour, and warmth converge to tell a story of transformation. Brooke Aitken Design remodels a Sydney abode into a vibrant art gallery and a cosy haven. From eclectic design elements to thoughtful spaces, every corner reflects creativity and warmth. Discover how this stunning home blends function and form, creating a space where art is truly the hero.

From moody cinematic corners to heritage-infused retreats, Palette House by GroupARC Architects and Interior Designers is a masterclass in contrast and continuity. Every room tells its own story through layered textures, nuanced palettes, and cultural cues-woven together into one cohesive spatial narrative. Explore how design can be both deeply personal and functionally elegant.

Providing fast, modular, affordable and sustainable construction systems for the community, architects Shilpi Dua and Abhimanyu Singh of Hexpressions aim to support underserved communities with permanent shelter, empowering people to build their own homes and live a dignified life. The honeycomb-panel paper homes initiative also hopes to inspire architects and builders to promote eco-friendly alternatives and challenge traditional building norms.

Tucked away in lush greenery, Hidden Villa designed by i29 architects blurs the lines between indoors and out. Expansive glass, verdant patios, and natural materials create a seamless flow of light and space. With a pool, fire pit, and open-air lounges, every corner is designed for tranquility. A sanctuary where elegance meets nature.

Where legacy meets light, and tradition finds a new voice in modern design. Studio Compartment S4 reimagines a 20-year-old home in Ahmedabad for a multigenerational family-balancing memory, materiality, and modern living. Swipe through to see how Cocoon House bridges past and future with spatial elegance and Indian craftsmanship.

Modern minimalism meets mindful living in this 1,700 sq. ft. Mumbai home by Rushar Mistry Design Studio that seamlessly balances form and function through open layouts, warm textures, and sleek material interplay. With a compact home office tucked into one of the bedrooms, every inch is thoughtfully optimised. A calming palette, layered textures, and curated details make this space both expansive and personal.