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Known for an architectural approach seeped in dynamic engineering, and purposefully driven to harnessing natural resources, Dr. Margot Krasojević undertakes a cliffside project in Montenegro with careful consideration for the region's natural beauty; equally diligent to its tough and inhospitable landscape. Her design, thus, focusses on the pilgrimage to Ostrog - to one of its cliffside churches, addressing the overarching concept of generating energy from humans.

In today's fast-paced urbanisation, the construction industry often overlooks waste generation and existing infrastructure. Yet, a significant shift is underway-reimagining the future of built environments through adaptive reuse. CCBA Designs, led by master architect and planner Prof. Christopher Benninger, exemplifies this approach with their project: the Forbes Marshall New Corporate Office in Pune. This brownfield redevelopment challenges conventional practices and encourages us to think about spaces more intelligently and sustainably.

As part of the Varanasi Smart City Mission, Design Factory India creates the Varanasi Outdoor Museum - an outdoor experience on these ghats that not only celebrates the city's vibrant history but also provides a uniform visual identity for visitors - a placemaking project! 

Studio Network of Architecture (noa) breathes new life into the historic Park Hotel Franceschi in Cortina d'Ampezzo, redefining Alpine elegance with a modern twist. The design vision of this project blends the rich heritage of Cortina with the hotel's storied past (est. 1922), creating a year-round retreat that seamlessly combines historical and regional influences with contemporary style. 

The KariGhars have distinguished themselves with their plush projects. Their latest creation, Nambiar Bellezea, reiterates their expertise in crafting spaces that define bespoke luxury. With client satisfaction as the ultimate premise, the designers meticulously personalise spaces, weaving a cohesive design vocabulary, resulting in what can only be termed 'couture architecture'. 

Continuing our interview with Ar. Hafeez Contractor as the Architect of the Months July-August 2024, we bring to you a project that has brought about a landmark change not only in social infrastructure, but in the entire approach to Mumbai's estate industry.

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. 

From a surreal retail space redefining shopping, to a workplace in harmony with nature, and an eco-conscious education hub-these projects break boundaries and reshape industries. Why they matter: Experiential Retail | Foshan, China: Where art meets shopping by Topway Space Design Biophilic Office | Poland: Workspaces that nurture well-being by Biuro Kreacja Studio Sustainable School | South Africa: Designs that drive social change by SALT Architects

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!

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/

Blending cutting-edge AI technology with Jože Plečnik's architectural legacy, Studio Tim Fu unveils Lake Bled Estate-a stunning ensemble of ultra-luxury villas in Slovenia. This first fully AI-driven design redefines the future of architecture, proving that AI can be a catalyst for timeless, transformative spaces-where sustainability, biophilic design, and heritage seamlessly converge.

How can design revive redundant infrastructure and bridge the urban-rural divide? CRA's Post Office Pod reimagines public spaces as modular, climate-responsive, off-grid work environments. Debuting at La Biennale di Venezia 2025 and rolling out across Italy via the Polis Project, this concept blends adaptive reuse, decentralised work, and inclusive civic access. A model India could learn from?

Can you imagine a stage set with just 'hair' as the scenographic backdrop? @constance.guisset creates a multi-media set design with feminine hair as living landscapes. Check out the metaphoric narrative in the ballet la Fresque opening in France tomorrow...

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…

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…