Design Thinkers & Insights

The architectural concept of the new Centre for Technology and Design in St. Pölten, Austria fosters a congenial atmosphere among diverse alumni and, thus serves two purposes: it creates a contemporary working atmosphere and a high degree of interdisciplinarity… Check it out here...

Design Plus Associates embraces an open-plan layout in its industrial-themed office, interspersed with dramatic elements... Check it out here...

That 'high-rises provide vantage points, otherwise unthinkable of' is beyond debate and when such a point provides an unobstructed view as well, it's definitely a bonanza. It is this distinct advantage that Aedas, the architects of Mongkok Residence, Hong Kong plan to serve to its residents through this towering landmark. Check it out here...

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…

A simple textile art installation succeeds in illustrating the emotional and parabolic ethos that Ar. Emmanuelle Moureaux shares with Tokyo City; so much so that she plans to take the '100 Colours' series to different cities across the world. Check it out

Defying the straight-lined assemblage of four walls and a roof above, this residence in Greenfield Park, Montreal, is a sculptural composition that spreads in simple geometrical forms giving rise to a series of optical illusions... Check it out here...

"Where you eat matters as much as what you eat…" Vino Veritas, a 100% Spanish Eco-Gastrobar in Oslo, Norway lives up to this quote by offering a slice of Spanish Andalusia to its patrons, both in terms of food/beverages it serves and the ambience it presents. Check it out here...

Monotony and complexity have no room in Italian cuisine and so it is, with the design of this restaurant in New Delhi that serves it. The design team of Sumeet Nath and Aanchal Chaudhary has tastefully carved out a setting for Ristorante Prego that essentially blends variety with simplicity. Check it out here…

Moving ahead of Australian Green Star compliance, One Central Park (OCP) by Ar. Jean Nouvel is an innovative and environmentally ambitious landmark project that takes a broader approach to carbon conscious design and exceeds the highest standards of sustainable residential design. Check it out here…

Designer boutique Gazal's Panache stands out for its striking monochromatic palette, interior detailing and lattice-work referencing the famous Benarasi weave, albeit in a contemporary avatar… Check out the store here

Ar. Shigeru Ban's Aspen Art Museum sits in a glass box wrapped in a wooden lattice frame, upheld by the architect's reinventive design approach. Check it out here...

Just how important is wood in our ever-changing attitudes and practices in designing interiors? IAnD finds out...

Vo Trong Nghia Architects, Vietnam restore the charm of tropical neighbourhoods in the highly urbanized heart of Ho Chi Minh City through their one-of-a-kind project 'House for Trees'...

Need a home? Have limited resources? Here's Vietnam's architectural practice a21studio's solution to a warm and enjoyable home in the lap of nature…

Lighting experts LumiGroup create bespoke ambience for Artopex flagship, combating the almost total absence of natural light… Read here and leave us your views...

Several aspects define building design: locale, context, function, occupancy… that become significant determinants of the final architectural make-up impacting cutting-edge dynamism that is the order of the day...

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...

Paul & Shark's new flagship store demonstrates how design can refresh a brand. Check it ouit and leave us your feedback...

'Art can be a very integral part of one's lifestyle statement' proves Ar. Dipen Gada as he carves this luxurious penthouse with vast spaces in synch with each other and with art in a seamless soliloquy… Check it out and leave us your views...

ALTO Design's new Équiparc DELTA street furniture collection impresses with the simplicity of its lines, which evokes both robustness and sophistication...