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Dutch designer Caspar Schols, wins the WAF World Hotel Building of the Year 2022 Award for his Cabin ANNA Stay - a modular, cyclical, vacay option that can be produced locally anywhere in the world. With hand-movable walls and windows, its sustainable design allows guests to reconnect with themselves and nature.

MAD Architects unveil the design for the Nanhai Art Centre in Foshan, China. Resembling a continuous wave of water, with three main buildings looming underneath the floating sun canopy, this biomorphic building will be developed as the new public gateway on the waterfront, harmonising social, creative, and natural attributes. 

With a proposal contextually rooted in the surrounding desert landscape, local cultural heritage, and Najdi building traditions, Snøhetta unveils the design of The Royal Diriyah Opera House, creating a new stage for future generations of performers and audiences. 

The Cloud 9 Sports Centre designed by MAD Architects represents a unique oasis for locals within the fast-urbanizing city of Shijiazhuang, China.

The Seoul Metropolitan Government recently unveiled UNStudio's design, tentatively naming it 'Seoul Twin Eye'. The project is part of the Mayor of Seoul's vision 'Han River with a Thousand Sunsets', a vision to create a thousand spots along the Han River as public spaces for the people of Seoul. Collaborating stalwarts include Arup and Heerim Architects.

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.

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. 

Yeşim Kozanlı Architecture in collaboration with Öznur Çağlayan Architecture crafts a sophisticated, Bohemian aura for Turkey's first Hyde Hotel in Bodrum, embracing the 'festival chic' concept, a perfect blend of modern luxury and dynamic energy.

The CEIBS Shenzhen Campus by Taigu Design innovatively interprets the needs of educational space, creating possibilities for multi-dimensional communication and exchange through a design that will withstand the test of time. 

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.

From urban density to net-zero living, architecture is redefining how we coexist with nature. Discover the House of No Windows by One Bulb + Kolam Architecture, a light-filled oasis amidst a bustling cityscape, and the Aalloa Hills Project by INI Studio, a net-zero marvel that respects its natural surroundings. These projects prove that sustainability and innovation can transform the way we live. Read more about how architecture tackles global challenges with mindful, climate-responsive designs.

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.

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.

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.

Is Architectural Education Ready for the Digital Revolution? In an age where buildings are simulated before they're built, why is architectural education still lagging? Architect Sejal Mengaji speaks to Sushant Verma, Ramnath Nayak, and Vinay Mathais-practitioners driving the shift toward computational thinking and hands-on digital exploration in design studios.

Several design issues call out for solutions and it becomes the prerogative of the architect to recognize, analyse and suggest appropriate measures. Read here about a design practice in Delhi and their optimization of permissible area in accordance with building norms... and do leave us your views.

Does the new generation actually have a deep respect for old structures? Read here about a young family fit-out in the lap of nature - a perfect balance of old and new; and do leave us your comments...

What really guides a design for reverence? Read here about the New martyrs' memorial in Bangalore, India and leave us your comments...