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.

In the ever-evolving world of architecture, few voices resonate as profoundly as that of Prashant Sutaria, the Principal Architect of Prashant Sutaria Architects (PSA) in Mumbai. In conversation with our Architect of the Month, December 2024

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.

MAD architects carve out a canyon-like structure running through the façade of a building in Denver, creating an immersive, natural experience, merging indoor and outdoor spaces and blurring the boundaries between nature and architecture.

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! 

INI Design Studio meticulously crafts a ground-plus-seven storeyed diagrid structure that reflects the progressive values of the company, elevating its brand identity through its design and materials.

Bengaluru's upcoming Baiyappanahalli train station - a competition winning design by Studio Symbiosis - evokes the essence of the almost-erstwhile 'Garden City'. The design exemplifies how public spaces like transportation hubs can thrive as a potential identity of the place alongside a sustainable and innovative design language.

The largest water sports institute in Southeast Asia - the National Institute of Water Sports (NIWS) in Goa is a bold and iconic addition to Goa's public architectural landscape. Articulated through M:OFA Studios the built form is a seamless fusion of intuitive and parametric design processes deeply rooted in local culture. 

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.

Known for an architectural approach seeped in dynamic engineering, and purposefully driven to harnessing natural resources, Dr. Margot Krasojević undertakes a cliffside project in Montenegro with careful consideration for the region's natural beauty; equally diligent to its tough and inhospitable landscape. Her design, thus, focusses on the pilgrimage to Ostrog - to one of its cliffside churches, addressing the overarching concept of generating energy from humans.

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

Sandbox Studio ensures an open and connected modern liveability in this coast-side home called 'River of Life' - a place where past and present converge, and every detail sensitively navigates the landscape.

Heralding an era of conscious aviation, Ayodhya's Maharishi Valmiki International Airport designed by architect firm Sthapati materialises as a spectacular narrative of contextual sustainability, historic grounded-ness and cultural significance.

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. 

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.

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 sinuous, serpentine form of the Amar Villa resort in Udaipur by Studio Symbiosis ushers' graceful calligraphy curves to life with its striking form while providing spectacular views and sustainable charm.