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Zaha Hadid architects unveil their design for a pioneering new institute and genocide memorial in the Cambodian capital Phnom Penh, which will bring together a museum, research centre, graduate school, document archives and research library. Read here...

With Kirtida Unwalla's expertise as lead conservationist, and Swati Chandgadkar as the restorer of the magnificent stained glass, the restoration of the Afghan War Memorial Church revives the original glory of the splendid 165-year-old Neo-Gothic structure.

Tease your intelligence with this pictorial memory game

Why does a building of commemoration like a monument or a memorial have to be artistic? Do check out the monument-in-the-making in Lucknow and leave us your views…

a21 studio's latest project plays with the idea of conserving memories through its design

Starting today, Team IndiaArtnDesign speaks to some the best architecture and design stalwarts in the first of our series 'Nostalgia', which will have them go down memory lane to revisit momentous projects/ nuances thereof. We begin by a story full of wry humour from Ar. Gurjit Singh Matharoo of Matharoo Associates, Ahmedabad.

@sandbox.studio refurbishes a home in New South Wales, conscientiously highlighting the extensive art and artefacts collection, creating a balance between rich stories evoked by memories and the trimmings of a modern lifestyle. Published with #BowerBird

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.

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.

In a scenario where cafes have evolved from dining spaces into backdrops for storytelling, and visual memories, M:OFA Studio uses an AI-integrated design process to craft Café Delhi Heights in Faridabad-inviting visitors to step into a curated, cinematic world-a stage where every visitor becomes the protagonist of their own narrative. 

What does a design studio look like when it mirrors the creative process itself? Weespaces converts a 1,000 sq. ft. Bangalore bungalow into a calm, collaborative studio layered with materiality, memory, and meaning. A study in adaptive reuse, the space blurs the line between workspace and evolving design lab.

In conversation with the recipient of the recent Red Dot design award, a master of narrative-driven creations, whose design philosophy is firmly entrenched in the belief that the user's journey is the bedrock of every design endeavour. Meet Siddharth Bathla, co-founder of Design Factory India as the "Architect of the Month" at India Art n Design(dot)com

The essence of community lies at the heart of living - a concept not merely confined to physical proximity but rather a dynamic interplay of shared spaces, experiences, and aspirations. Sanjay Puri Architects' visionary community centre in Nokha embodies this ethos, sculpting a free-flowing organic spiral that envelops the community like a nurturing cocoon, symbolizing inclusivity and collective growth. Here, architecture transcends mere structure; it becomes a catalyst for fostering connections and nurturing a sense of belonging.