Design Thinkers & Insights

Merging nature with architecture, Salma Tower by aflalo/gasperini arquitetos introduces a groundbreaking approach to corporate spaces. Featuring 1,760sq. m. of vertical forests, open façades, and sustainable technologies, this bioarchitecture landmark fosters well-being and energy efficiency. With its LEED Platinum certification in review, Salma Tower is a testament to the future of green urban design.

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.

In the heart of Itwari's dense urban fabric, Cellar Door Design Studio crafts a home that defies its surroundings-light-filled, spacious, and deeply personal. Designed around a central double-height core, this 4500 sq. ft. residence is a study in intent, elegance, and quiet luxury.

Step into la dolce vita in the heart of NYC! Alessa, designed by White Noise Design Studio, redefines Italian hospitality with bold design, immersive spaces, and a surprise speakeasy lounge tucked away at the back. From plush velvet and mosaic tiles to custom lighting and artisanal touches, every detail invites you to indulge, gather, and celebrate.

Crafted for a compact urban plot, this vertical residence by Archemist Architects finds serenity through a luminous triple-height courtyard, soft neutral tones, and passive design. Light. Volume. Stillness-layered into every level. Explore how context-led design turns spatial constraints into poetic calm.

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.

Alkove-Design reimagines JODI Life's retail presence in Khan Market with a soulfully crafted space inspired by Indian craft traditions and contemporary sensibilities. Every detail-from hand-painted murals to textile-inspired tiles-immerses visitors in a tactile celebration of design and heritage. 

From moody cinematic corners to heritage-infused retreats, Palette House by GroupARC Architects and Interior Designers is a masterclass in contrast and continuity. Every room tells its own story through layered textures, nuanced palettes, and cultural cues-woven together into one cohesive spatial narrative. Explore how design can be both deeply personal and functionally elegant.

Villa 95 by Fran Silvestre Arquitectos is a masterclass in site-responsive design-crafted for multi-generational living, shaped by the land, and built to transcend time.

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/

When sacred meets civic. MVRDV and Zecc Architecten reimagine a 100-year-old church in Heerlen as a public swimming pool. Holy Water blends heritage with modern functionality, offering a new blueprint for reactivating disused religious spaces. Reflect. Reuse.

Slow design. Thoughtful pauses. At Abaar by Studio Rust, every step unfolds like a story-revealing Udaipur's skyline in deliberate, measured frames. A rooftop experience crafted to make you linger, not just look. From organic materials, and tactile detailing to being climate-conscious… read the full story on how architecture elevates the everyday.

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!

This 3,600 sq. ft. penthouse in Ahmedabad by Prashant Parmar Architect transforms the idea of vertical living-crafted for a family moving from a spacious bungalow, the home balances openness, texture, and light with sculptural finesse. From a custom hanging staircase to terrace-linked bedrooms and a vertical garden with a traditional Jharokha̅ twist-this space is as much about emotional comfort as it is about spatial elegance. What would your dream penthouse look like?

Step inside a sanctuary of sculpted light and layered luxury! This Meerut bungalow by Jaideep Thareja Architects reimagines contemporary living with soaring volumes, bespoke finishes, and a kinetic façade that dances with sunlight. From marble-clad opulence to seamless indoor-outdoor transitions - every detail whispers indulgence.

Rooted in the Eastern Townships' lush landscape, Atelier Matière Première - Nu Drom blurs boundaries between design, craft, and nature. Discover how architecture, light, and materiality come together to create spaces that evolve with time.

Designed by Rajkumar Architects, this linear home in Banipark navigates spatial constraints with grace-curved walls, heritage-inspired motifs, and a rich material palette that speaks of timeless design. From ornate arches to violin-themed wardrobes, every detail is both poetic and purposeful making the home reimagine culture, and not merely reflect it!

Join the conversation that could shape the future of design education! India Art n Design invites students, educators, and practicing architects to share their insights, concerns, and suggestions as part of our upcoming Roundtable on architectural education. Let your voice be heard. Help bridge the gap between academia and the real world.

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.

Modern minimalism meets mindful living in this 1,700 sq. ft. Mumbai home by Rushar Mistry Design Studio that seamlessly balances form and function through open layouts, warm textures, and sleek material interplay. With a compact home office tucked into one of the bedrooms, every inch is thoughtfully optimised. A calming palette, layered textures, and curated details make this space both expansive and personal.