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Design is layered. And one of its most significant layers is the nexus between urban design and anthropology. Personal Archives - a compendium 2020 by Curating for Culture aims to unveil important goings-on in different epochs and echelons of society using the mediums of graphic design and visual design among other artistic bents.

Building a narrative in a cutting-edge, engaging style totally in synch with the cultural ethos of the client is nothing short of an art. Ar. Alhad Gore of Beyond Design smartly rises to the challenge. Check out this new-age office and tell us what you think…

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…

One Plus Partnership, founded by designer duo Ajax Law and Virginia Lung bring the world of cinema to life, giving abstract form to the concepts that make up the film industry and the city.

Reverse Thought Creative Studio Pvt. Ltd., Mumbai strongly believes that great design needs a strong foundation of logically-sound concept and absolute-execution. Once this goal is achieved, the infrastructure makes its mark! Read on for an exclusive with this design agency...

Designer Saranin Artemy of ALLARTSDESIGN uses a vivid composition closely bordering on maximalism to design Belka Restaurant in Perm, Russia.

Inspired by a kids' game of broken telephone, where the inputs and outputs don't always exactly match, Hello, Hello is a poetic messaging system inside a luminescent arch that turns peoples' voices into a lyrical spectacle. Created by Daily tous les jours, an emergent field of practice that combines interactive art, storytelling, performance, and urban design to create unexpected experiences that bring strangers together in a spirit of play, cooperation, and creativity, the permanent public art installation is part of a broader vision for "Joy Experiments" - interventions designed to foster community through play. 

Portlantis by MVRDV redefines industrial storytelling! A bold red beacon at the edge of Rotterdam's port, this architectural marvel blurs the lines between exhibition and experience. With its dynamic form, immersive design, and a public rooftop route, Portlantis transforms how we see and engage with the port's evolving future.

Atelier Architecture + Design proposes a visionary regeneration of Pilsworth Lake in South Lancashire-honouring the land's layered past while shaping a more sustainable future. The design introduces walkways, nature hides, rain gardens, and low-carbon visitor amenities-all woven into the landscape to support biodiversity, storytelling, and community engagement. Learn how architecture can listen, restore, and reimagine.

The Ivory House by TOD is a home that feels like an embrace-blending Scandinavian minimalism with personal storytelling. Thoughtful design, seamless flow, and warm textures create a space that evolves with its family.

Assam's handcrafted bamboo masks breathe life into mythology, preserving an ancient storytelling tradition. In an interview with the recently honoured #PadmaShri #RebaKantaMahanta, we discover how this timeless craft continues to captivate audiences!

Explore the all-new lobby experience at 801 Brickell by @jrmcm, working with JLL, Claro Architecture, and Manuel Mollinedo Engineering - a collaboration where materials meet meaning, and design uplift function. From European oak platforms to concrete wall panels and a café that blurs indoors with outdoors, this 4,800 sq. ft. upgrade is a quiet statement in spatial storytelling. What is your take on integrating warmth and utility in commercial spaces? Drop your thoughts below or tag a colleague who should see this!

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. 

Where craft meets conscience. Nestled on Tamil Nadu's eastern coast, Pennyroyal Tea villa by Multitude of Sins is more than a home-it's a living canvas of sustainable design, cultural storytelling, and material precision. With over 200 artisans involved, and 80% of the interior elements' custom-crafted, this retreat redefines luxury through care, craft, and circularity. Explore how traditional skills shape contemporary living.

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...

Biome Environmental Solutions helmed by Ar. Chitra Vishwanath and S. Vishwanath is well known for its earthy architecture, environmental planning consultancy, rainwater harvesting design, and comprehensive water strategising. Visiting their trajectory through the mindset of their users and fellow professionals, their latest book titled 'Biome Diaries' is a set of three compilations - Then, Now & Emergence that make for intriguing reading.