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Neri & Hu adopts the traditional Chinese courtyard house or siheyuan typology to refurbish an old house that was in the style of the British colonial bungalow with hybrid elements of traditional Malay houses.

 Motivated by the region's industrial, yet poetic heritage, Bourgeois / Lechasseur architects sculpt and mould this home to carefully reflect and respect the topographic slopes, the views, the vegetation, and the meandering curves of St. Maurice River, becoming a work of art articulated around the site's own attributes.

Arshia Architects bag 18 awards and counting for their organic, dynamic building atop a buried podium, proposing an alternative model within the confines of stringent regulations, whilst fully capitalising on the natural topography and surrounding vistas.

Vistaar Associates crafts a new building for the Hyderabad Institute of Excellence as an adjunct to the existing edifice, merging with it, together establishing the footprint for a progressive educational future. 

Just as important it is to build; it is to demolish -for various reasons - infrastructure development, the lifespan of a structure, loss of stability… et cetera, et cetera. Both processes are backed by precision-driven know-how, technique, and experience that bridges the divide between theory and practice. This is a round-table, where structural engineers and architects will decode 'The Ecosystem of Demolition' in conversation with a Demolition Expert.

World over, a renewed respect and healthy acceptance of old alongside new has set the trend for repurposing buildings. MVRDV transforms a 100-metres tall, old mixed-use tower into a vibrant and colourful skyscraper setting an important precedent for repurposing buildings

Schuchovski Arquitetura remodel a home in Brazil y advantaging the split levels to infuse an element of intrigue and craft a neutral, industrial vibe to suit the personalities of the homeowners.

This Jaipur apartment by Arch Point Consultants exemplifies understated luxury, contemporary flourishes, and eclectic details while orchestrating a charmingly cohesive play of textures, hues, and materials.

ShubinDonaldson Architects carve out a beautiful villa in the Sullivan Canyon, California by rooting the home partially into its narrow hillside envelope - on the one hand, opening the north side to the panoramic views, and on the other, using interlocking geometries to fulfil programmatic needs..

The stunning Piera House in Spain by Fran Silvestre Arquitectos elaborates a nuanced layering of permeable boundaries leading to thoughtful visual porosity, all while underscoring Silvestre's starkly minimal and pristine, white-washed aesthetic. https://bit.ly/PieraHouse_FSA-IAnD

Rotterdam Roof Days collaborates with MVRDV to map the proto of a new sociocultural footprint - a rooftop walk that will create awareness about constructive utilisation of rooftops to combat the scarcity of space in cities and prevent the continued urbanisation of rural areas. With a lot of room for debate and across-the-board ideation, will this proto ignite a historic spark?

This refurbishment project of an old bungalow by Gautam Shewa Architects reimagines contemporary elegance with a dollop of what Goa is most loved for, its tropical charm.