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Architecture and interior design studio OHLAB restores, renovates and repurposes an almost 500-year-old building in Palma de Mallorca into a 24-room boutique hotel - all along celebrating its several layers of history…

Studio Lotus, known for their grounded principles on Conscious design, craft the public spaces for Taj Theong resort & Spa in the Himalayas, celebrating celebrates local resources, cultural influences, an inclusive process, and keen attention to detail.

Studio Civiliti orchestrates Place Monique-Mercure - the new urban square just outside the art deco celebrated Outremont theatre in Montreal transforming a wide pavement into a meeting place for everyone, while celebrating the Outremont theatre as a major architectural landmark. This is part of the city's revitalisation program, where it is taking every opportunity to transform its neighbourhoods, widening its sidewalks, and turning street intersections into small gathering spaces or mini gardens.

Studio AVT Architects curate a sensitive marriage of traditional thought and modern lifestyle needs by designing a two-level home in Muzaffarnagar, where Vaastu principles, courtyard typology, climate-sensitive design and a celebration of historical and cultural legacy preside.

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!

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/

Chinese architect Liu Jaikun wins the 2025 Pritzker Architecture Prize. He is known for methodology-driven design philosophy focussing on contextual adaptation rather than imposing a signature aesthetic. The jury commended Liu for "affirming architecture that celebrates the lives of ordinary citizens" and for his ability to create communal spaces in dense urban landscapes. Team IAnD congratulates Ar. Liu for this enormous achievement.

Emmanuelle Moureaux's 'Forest of Numbers' was installed with the help of 300 volunteers to celebrate the recently concluded 10th anniversary of the National Art Centre in Tokyo. Whilst the numbers grounded the experience, the colours made it emotive! Check it out here and leave us your comments.

Emmanuelle Moureaux architecture + design worked her '100 shades of colours' magic once again - this time to help NSK Ltd. - Japan's most prominent manufacturers of bearings, celebrate their centenary! The magnificent installation has turned around the exercise of branding! Find out more here...

Ar. Rahul Mehrotra restores an old colonial home in Ahmedabad to adapt it to a museum to celebrate the renowned industrialist, Kasturbhai Lalbhai's legacy.

The small Dutch town of Spijkenisse celebrates the opening of its new cultural centre today. The Theatre de Stoep designed by Ben van Berkel of UNStudio…

Like to pursue a career as a makeup artist? Hear the pros and cons from none other than India's celebrated makeup artist AmbikaPillai...

What is the shelf-life of a novel idea? Does one have to constantly push the envelope to sustain interest? Check out this theme-based hotel in Italy and leave us your views…

Identity-imparting exercises enrich not just our surroundings but also our lives, as they serve to celebrate diversity, the very core of our existence. Check out this ode to music monolith and leave us your views…

Light can work wonders for a building. Check out the library renovation at Oxford and leave us your views...

Sometimes a simple design vocabulary shouts out the strength of the design like nothing else. Check out Studio Motley's Bengaluru offering and leave us your views…

Celebrity chef, Ritu Dalmia, opens another lip-smacking eatery, Café Diva. Read more to know how a café can be known for more than its menu…

IAnD traces the story of celebrated artisan Jeremy Cole. Follow his inspiring journey from ceramic creator to award-winning craftsman and leave us your views…

Didzis Jaunzem breaks conventional stereotypes of stage design with his concept for 'Abas Malas' (Both Sides), Latvia's centenary celebration event. Check out the story here…

The new 18,000 sq. m. Maison de l'Économie Créative et de la Culture en Aquitaine, MÉCA, creates a frame for the celebration of contemporary art, film and performances, cementing the UNESCO-listed Bordeaux as the epicenter for culture. Check out the monolithic, sculptural building here…