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Whilst 'neo-futurist architecture' as a term evolved in the 1960's, characterized by an 'uninhibited architectural approach', the prolific global mushrooming of 'iconic' built forms that we see in present times, spurred Team IAnD to probe the larger picture of what makes architecture iconic and what is the response it elicits…

How often do we come across form-based architectural themes in our lives and what difference do they usher in, in terms of experience? Contemplate on the issue, while going through this feature on one such project and leave us your views.

Internationally acclaimed Ar. Jean Verville presents a diversified production of architecture, installation, and scenography, exploring the possibilities of hybridization between arts and architecture and their impact on the architectural creation process. Check out the architect's sensibilities on indiaartndesign.com

CAUKIN Studio's #HiveMind installation is an architecture students' initiative that in the macro perspective adds to the hands-on learning curve of the pragmatics of architectural practice. Check it out here…

Has AI in Architecture arrived? How is it impacting you? Our cover story focusses on the most eloquent topic of recent times - AI in Architecture. Whilst we tell you a lot about its tools and how it facilitates the practice of design, one cannot ignore the challenges that makes the adoption of AI a selectively approached resource. https://bit.ly/AI-in-Arch-IAnD We invite you to share with us your thoughts on the use of AI in your practice. The pros, cons, misgivings, positive experiences… et al. We are waiting to hear from you. Write in to us at editor@indiaartndesign.com along with an image that you have explored through AI. Please mention that AI tool used. Select responses will find their way to our social media pages taking the discussion forward. https://www.indiaartndesign.com/the-age-of-ai-a-catalyst-for-the-architectural-practice/

Philippe Barriere Collective uses hybrid architecture to chisel the Mahmud mosque in Tunisia as a testimony to merging the strengths of both - local artisanal strengths and Computer Aided Drawing. Check out the feature and leave us your comments…

A perspective-localized technique based on the pure geometry of a circle anoints an urban piece of furniture - a public art-architectural installation at this year's Lively Architectural Festival in France. Leave us your inputs…

A radical design is based on a circular approach to architecture will see three boats designed by Carlo Ratti Associati visit Dubai and become the backbone of the Italian pavilion during the Dubai Expo 2020. Check out the designers' approach to circularity and reconfigurable architecture here…

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. 

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...

Working on design-impacted change is inherent to the responsibility of architecture. Check out the portable modular housing solution that People's Architecture Office proposes for China, where land is held exclusively by the government and the construction of private homes is reserved for the very wealthy.

Margot Krasojević Architects have designed a hotel in earthquake region of Napoli, Italy, where the architecture is informed by the technologically advanced schema - that helps the major elements of the hotel disband at the time of an earthquake. Read on to find out more…

Being seeped in a traditional flavour, adds on to the value of contemporary architecture. Check out the New Central Library being designed in New Zealand and leave us your views...

How do you respond to 'duality in architecture' ? Check out this beautiful home that uses duality as 'the spirit of the space' and leave us your views...

Attempting to understand the roots of 'timelessness' as a universal quality in architecture, Ar. Yatin Pandya cites heritage architecture examples to enlighten us on spatial concepts and their varied nuances, especially relevant in the Indian context. Check it out and leave us your views…

Architecture studio, #Sasaki weaves a #sustainable #design story at #AnantNationalUniversity, #Ahmedabad, dissolving the rigid lines of the #indoors and #outdoors to augment #collaborative and #experiential #learning - defining a unique #building-user relationship, its #architecture #teachingbyexample. Check it out…

2018's Pritzker Architecture Prize Laureate, Ar. Balkrishna Doshi becomes the first Indian architect to be conferred this Nobel prize in architecture. Read about it here…

TAUTEM Architecture and BMC2 Architects use a bold geometric architectural vocabulary to design the Antoine de Ruffi school building in Marseille, anchoring the edifice on various points - sustainability, environment and human comfort.

The theme for World Architecture Day 2022 is Architecture for Well-being. Team IAnD presents five select projects from the last year that contribute constructively to this theme.