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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...

One of London's more whimsical architecture competitions has been completed once and for all, and the much speculated 'a room for London' design concept now stands. The competition, run by Living Architecture, boasted a much lusted after brief that offered the winning design team the chance to build a room on top of the Queen Elizabeth Hall, to act as a temporary accommodation space throughout the 2012 Olympic Games. The incredible competition, which ran throughout 2011, picked the finalist collaboration team of architectural firm David Kohn architects and Fiona Banner with their quirky and imaginative design scheme which has seen the completion of a boat-shaped living space overlooking some of the most famous London sights. The design is a reflection of the city's strong literary roots, taking its riverboat form from Joseph Conrad's  'Heart of Darkness'.

In the construction and design industry, architecture is one of the most complex and multi-faceted sectors. As we have stated previously, it encompasses a whole range of broad and varying components, from mathematics to the currently trending biology. At its most basic root though, architecture deals with form. It is for this reason that architecturally designed buildings are able to become art forms as one of the industry's most artistically based facets. It only makes sense then, due to the crossover and widely varied field, that some buildings would share these sculpturally formed aspects more than others. One such building that is due for completion this year and is an example of the aforementioned form is architectural firm Zaha Hadid's Performing Arts Centre in Abu Dhabi in the United Arab Emirates (UAE).

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...

Is it becoming more and more difficult for us to remain rooted to basics, as we're progressing, as a society? Is cutting down on frills, a near impossibility? Share your views with us.

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…

When passion drives a vocation, the results are simply outstanding. Check out Taiwanese designer Cheng-Tsung Feng's contemporary experiments rooted in traditional craftsmanship and do leave us your views…

Only with the continuous expansion of the team, long-term focus on Canopies and Gazebos , accumulation breakthrough, and the firm strength rooted in the heart for 20 years.

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. 

An architectural exhibition in Mumbai talks about the micro and meta-narratives in the problem-intervention-problem rat-race, to generate and sustain an interest in living-in and loving a city. Check it out here...

Heritage buildings keep alive our roots, giving the present generations a sense of pride and hope for a grounded future... While 1857 is a year remembered instantaneously for its Indian Mutiny, a lesser remembered fact is that it was the year when a premier education institute - the Mumbai University was established.

By Pari Syal Photography: Courtesy Dwar Eco Design Who says that chic is synonymous with glamour? Who says that a modern lifestyle cannot co-exist with the earthy scent of our roots? Who says that reuse and recycle is mundane?