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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.

A line between art and architecture has truly never been formed. Throughout history the two different disciplines have interlinked, with the latter, for the most part, strongly reflecting, and often relying upon the former. However, functionality, building codes, economic shortages and a number of different factors can often get in the way of artistic freedom in the modern industry. In fact, many critics have argued about the displeasing aesthetics that the rise in green building is having on this industry. While that may be debatable, the relevance of art to architecture has not been forgotten. In fact, one new project has used the strategic inclusion of artistic modes throughout in order to reflect the zeitgeist of an era.

Attempting to understand the roots of 'timelessness' as a universal quality in architecture, Ar. Yatin Pandya cites heritage architecture examples to enlighten us on spatial concepts and their varied nuances, especially relevant in the Indian context. Check it out and leave us your views…

A-cero, Spain presents a single family villa that showcases the best of client needs, architectural design and chic material palette. Read on to find out how a material can lift an architectural idea

There almost isn't anything new in using orgami in architecture. Yet, reinvention is the key! Check out these orgami inspired sheet steel canopies and leave us your views...

Interior decoration is the most concerned and valued aspect of architectural arts, which requirers' skilled and creative people to do so.Ess emm interior decorators in India are the outstanding among the best in business. Interior design is a proffession with multifacets that has various phases like managemant and execution of design, conceptual development and communicating with stakeholders of project. Commercial decoration and residential decoration are the most popular and widely used design types, where residential design comes to act when designing the private residence interior. The interior designing of hotel, resorts, bars, Hospitals etc falls into commmercial category.

What solutions can architecture offer to those segments of the global population that currently has no access to a well-designed environment? Check out the ongoing exhibition at Bengaluru that tugs at some crucial issues and leave us your views…

What is it about wood and minimalism in Japanese architecture that intrigues while it is timeless? Check out this home by Ar. Masahiko Sato and leave us your views...

Transparence a forum for architecture students conducts events throughout the year. The purpose is to bring innovative ideas in architecture for a bright future in building design.

India's Ar. Sanjay Puri bags three coveted awards at the prestigious World Architecture Festival and the World Festival of Interiors - the largest annual festival and live awards programmes for the global architecture and design community. Read here...

Chinese architect Liu Jaikun wins the 2025 Pritzker Architecture Prize. He is known for methodology-driven design philosophy focussing on contextual adaptation rather than imposing a signature aesthetic. The jury commended Liu for "affirming architecture that celebrates the lives of ordinary citizens" and for his ability to create communal spaces in dense urban landscapes. Team IAnD congratulates Ar. Liu for this enormous achievement.

A Melbourne school is creating great industry waves for its mix of stunning architecture and environmentally responsible principles. Acting as an incredible promotion of green thinking to both the young students attending and the wider community, is the junior building at Penleigh and Essendon Grammar School (PEGS). While the striking building, transformed by architectural firm McBride Charles Ryan is completely passive in its design, an absolute feat in its own right, it is its aesthetic that truly stands out. Oftentimes in green building projects a building's visual appeal is ignored in order to focus on the sustainable building aspects. While environmental responsibility may be more important than design greatness, it is incredibly positive to see such a prime example of a culmination of these ideas executed so elegantly.

India shines among the World Architecture Festival 2016 finalists!

How does an architectural Biennale feature as an important milestone in the career of an architect? Read here and leave us your views...

Interior design is a constant reinvention of materiality and composition. Check out this beautiful home and leave us your views…

Check out Collage Architecture Studio's new residential project that stands on an alliance between natural and modern design elements…

Aptly named 'tweening arches', this captivating facade design by rat[LAB] Studio is crafted for the Head Field Headquarters, a façade design that integrates aesthetics with functionality, setting a new standard for contemporary architecture. It forms a showstopper and a striking architectural landmark in Noida, making passersby pause and look up! 

Lifescale - When we come across profound thinking in architecture and design, it opens up new avenues of action…Check out acclaimed Ar. Jaisim's views on architecture and share with us your feedback...Click on the link to read more>>

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Instil a sense of pride in your work, says Ar. K. R. Jaisim as he addresses architecture aspirants in a brief focussed interview. Click on the link to read more and leave us your views...