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KSM Architecture Design Studio employs climatically sensitive materials in the architecture and design of their office in Chennai. Find out how solar tiles and bamboo culms can be fashioned to create visual and sensory spaces… Do leave us your comments

Ar. Akshat Bhatt of Studio Architecture Discipline recalls how an archetypal regional material palette and vernacular architectural language of his design for Hotel Mana Ranakpur in Udaipur - a project close to his heart for its progressive disposition. Check it out here

A sculpted response to site, programme, and climate - this MEMAR Architecture villa in Dubai Hills blends passive design, material nuance, and spatial elegance into a sustainable luxury benchmark

Adaptive reuse isn't just about saving old walls - it's about rethinking how we live in them. This architectural renovation in Mérida, Mexico by Veinte Diezz Arquitectos transforms a long-abandoned home into a light-filled vacation rental through thoughtful, minimal interventions. Preserved masonry, open-air patios, local materials, and passive cooling strategies come together to create a serene, sustainable dwelling rooted in its context.

Straddling materiality and sustainability, the Baba Marble showroom by Dipen Gada Associates is an evocative translation of brand ethos to space, and an exploration of pure architectural roots.

The Material Editions provide designers, interior designers, architects and materials enthusiasts with a completely new way of accessing materials

What is the key to good architecture? Is it spatial configuration? Materiality? What? Check out this accolade-gathering home and leave us your views… http://inditerrain.indiaartndesign.com/2015/02/play-of-volumes.html

Studio VARA creates a healthy inside-outside interaction in this Palo Alto home using recessed sightlines and material planes - inspired by the Rubik Cube.

Building on materiality and formal play for a rustic space leading into the future, Architecture Interspace injects this stunning Pondicherry farmhouse into a lush landscape with captivating regard to its serene setting. 

Quartz stone stands as a testament to the marriage of aesthetics and sustainability in modern architecture. Crafted from crushed quartz crystals and recycled materials, this engineered marvel not only showcases timeless elegance but also champions eco-conscious design practices. Key Points: Resource-Efficient Manufacturing: Utilizes waste quartz and recycled materials, reducing the environmental impact associated with extraction. Durable and Resilient: Engineered to resist scratches and impacts, ensuring a longer lifespan and minimizing the need for frequent replacements. Versatile Applications: From kitchen countertops to flooring, quartz stone seamlessly integrates into various design schemes, contributing to sustainable architecture. Reduced Maintenance: Resists stains and requires minimal maintenance, reducing the overall environmental impact associated with upkeep. Healthier Indoor Environments: Its non-porous nature resists mold and bacteria growth, contributing to healthier indoor spaces. Aesthetic Appeal: Beyond sustainability, quartz stone offers a range of colors and patterns, providing architects and designers with a visually stunning yet eco-friendly material option.

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

Sharan Architecture + Design couples a simple palette of #wood with easy-maintenance #materials, utilizing every inch of the space to establish contextuality and rootedness in the #OzoneTextiles office in Surat. Check it out…

Vernacular architecture and interior design with a focus on handcrafted, indigenous materials makes the return to a slower way of living possible. Ar. Amit Srivastava shows us the way…

Fran Silvestre Arquitectos designs a customer-services office using orthogonal geometry and a minimalist material and colour palette. Check out the poetic architecture and write in to us with your views…

Arpita B. Design Studio evokes the integrity of natural materials and spatial planning traditions that sit at the intersection of the Balinese-Hindu architectural styles to design this home away from home. Check it out here…

Peny Hsieh Interiors uses a sculptural approach to high-end interiors to transform this expansive Taipei residence into a seamless, sensorial experience. Fluid lines, natural materials, and bespoke craftsmanship reinterpret home renovation as an immersive design journey.

Ar. Qutub Mandviwala designs an architecturally sharp, no-fuss building for Wockhardt's canteen facility in the industrial setup of itsbiopharmaceutical plant at Aurangabad. Read here and leave us your views…

'Form follows Energy' as natural processes are replicated via digital coding to accomplish accurate and desired results. Read about the Endesa pavilion prototype and give us your feedback...Click on the link to read more>>

Studio Wright Inspires uses a central dramatic element - a winding staircase - as the piece de resistance of this earthy Bengaluru home, defining its materiality, scale, and spatial vocabulary.