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Due to its incredible benefits, both physical and mental, the connection between interior and exterior architecture has increased in popularity. This is especially relevant in neutral climes, where temperatures tend not to be too extreme, especially in terms of the colder months. Here in Australia, the inside/outside design element is often essential, as our mostly warmer climate allows us to embrace the fact that open-air spaces work best. Landscape architecture plays into this reality, and is now really finding its relevance as we move further into outdoor spaces. One design located in Melbourne is showing the power of landscape architecture in creating community spaces without walls.

In architecture,  it is a rare occasion that an image of a built structure is as striking as the concept drawings. It is a sad truth, but often the structure has to be walked in and felt in order for its true aesthetic to shine through. In fact, often the more innovative and arresting the concept image, the less chance that the building will even be built. However, there are the rare few that actually outshine their concept images and intrigue us as to how they were ever constructed. World-renowned architects Daniel Libeskind have done just that with the completion of the incredibly 'Reflections at Keppel Bay' development.

The city of Melbourne has just unveiled their latest industry show-stopper with the government announcing its Melbourne CBD expansion plan. The major redevelopment, announced by Planning Minister Matthew Guy, will see the city centre grow from 180 hectares to 900 hectares in an unprecedented growth spurt. Aesthetically, Melbourne will change. In the same vein as Sydney's Barangaroo, this latest southern development is going to change the face of a city that is growing in both size and popularity; with current population growth at an enormous 85,000 people per year. Named as the world's most liveable city in 2011, both the Melbourne industry, especially those in the architecture and construction facets, and government are standing behind this expansive redevelopment.

The 9-million-square-foot Marina Bay Sands is a beautiful blend of geometry and mathematics- an integration of order and complexity... a flying visit... It takes years of planning, executing and finishing gargantuan structures that become beacons of socio-cultural progress and hi-profile entertainment venues for public at large.

By Savitha Hira Photographs: Courtesy Olson Kundig Architects Internationally celebrated Ar. Jim Olson shares with young architecture aspirants, some royal gems of wisdom from his vast repertoire of experience and insight... "Inspiring surroundings have a positive effect on people's lives, and architecture can connect us with the miracle of nature and the magic of art."

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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Australian architecture has had an impressive start to 2012, already boasting a globally recognised industry award. The architectural firm in question is Australia's own HASSELL who have been ranked as the number one practice in all of Australasia at this year's BD World Architecture survey. Managing Director of the firm Robert Blackhouse indicated that the achievement is a testament to the works, both nationally and internationally, that HASSELL has been producing.

The dip from which the housing market is now recovering had the unintended consequence of boosting new student accommodation build. Although many designs are inspiring, some buildings are paragons of unsuitability.

Ar. Abraham John proposes a truly 21st century Mumbai city in terms of green space and connectivity, with the 'Bombay Greenway Project' - an infrastructure project that will harvest a green corridor over the city's existing 166 km. stretch of railway lines. Read more…

Icon of the Year 2014, Lighting designer Vibhor Sogani is an artist at heart. IAnD delves into a little into his personal life to understand his choices and ideologies. Click here to read more…

Working hand-in-glove with Mother Nature, LSDA design the non-intrusive landscaping across 3 acres of the beauteous resort, 'Aloha on the Ganges'. Check it out and leave us your views…

UN Studio's winning design for the proposed 'Theatre on the Parade' in Holland is contextually grounded with equal emphasis on the overall experience of the theatergoer and the public qualities of the project. Check it out and leave us your views...

The entire approach to education has been gradually and consistently undergoing a shift. Check out the reconstitution of this horticultural school in the south of France and leave us your views…

Mecanoo's design of Manchester City's cultural centre focuses on simplicity and inclusiveness. Check it out and leave us your views…

When an architect plays with volumes, it shows his passion for the innovative in the built form. Check out this beautiful juxtaposition of perpendicularity and leave us your views…

Climatically designed, this home in Bangkok weaves a modern aesthetic of sustainability. Check it out and leave us your views...

about next tech for part of buildings... not so but ...

to find the good products, and also self made products... new ways of preparing building designs, as parts of the structure too : to be explored

stairs example .. may stairs be replace by ramps some times... glimbing ramps and other organic stuff ... may be .

a serial of stairs ideas, done for real... a sum up there good for reviewing and take the good !

about the design of our profession... to be updated !

coz here some think we have to redefine our profession... some good ideas there ...