Angan House by Studio Hu’mane in Pune, reintroduces the courtyard concept, blending it with modern needs. The design, influenced by Pune’s old city, balances privacy and transparency using exposed brick, wood, and metal.
Rahul Kadam, Architect at The NGK Studio, Pune, recounts his visit to Nari Gandhi’s final project in Kolegaon, Ahmednagar—the Dargah and Darwaz—discussing the incomplete project in brief.
How can architecture balance the preservation of place and community identity while integrating contemporary design elements to create spaces that are both meaningful and contextually
Earthscape Studio’s “Into the Wild” is a 1450 sq. ft. sustainable farmhouse, in Tamil Nadu. The building’s unique form, achieved through a “fold architecture” technique, minimizes environmental impact. The use of traditional materials like mud plaster and the integration of green spaces contribute to the home’s eco-friendly approach.
The Monokuro project by Compartment S4, is a design of adaptive reuse for the transformation of a dilapidated canteen block in Ahmedabad into a modern office space, honoring its architectural legacy while integrating sustainable design and fostering community interaction through adaptive reuse.
Café Delhi Heights, by M:FOA Studios, is a unique dining experience inspired by the whimsical world of Wes Anderson films. The café’s design features multiple, Instagram-worthy backdrops, including a train-wagon booth seating area, a colorful Indian Dispatch Wall, and a vibrant pink bar.
Studio Lotus’ design of the new party HQ for Biju Janata Dal pays homage to Odisha’s vibrant history and culture
The adobe house near Manchar, Maharashtra, designed by Shoonya Collaborative, perched on a Sahyadri plateau, offers views of agricultural fields and a winding river. Inspired by local vernacular architecture and the client’s memories, the design incorporates repurposed materials and traditional techniques.
Notorious, by Studio Dashline, is a rooftop resto bar and speakeasy fused with botanical aesthetics, pastel elegance, and timeless craftsmanship.
A typical Aanganwadi designed by Studio Infinity, for rural Madhya Pradesh, combines healthcare, education, and community spaces, featuring climate-responsive elements and local art while serving as a replicable prototype for tribal villages.
Envisaged as a profound macrocosm, Dinner Bell, Gorakhpur, Uttar Pradesh, by W5 Architects, is a journey of discovery for the semi-urban gastronomic seeker. The space transports visitors into a captivating world of solace, subsequently as they enter from the hustling streets of this Indian tier 3 town.
Tiny House, Indore, Madhya Pradesh, by Harshit Singh Kothar and Tanvi Jain illustrates how thoughtful design can create economic and ecological housing, paving the way for vibrant communities in urban and peri-urban areas.
Malabar Headquarters, Calicut, Kerala, is designed by Stapati on a steep, sloping site, facing the west as a series of levels along the contours, reducing the intervention on-site to a minimum.
Commissioned by The Aga Khan Trust for Culture, vir.mueller architects design Humayun’s Tomb Site Museum in New Delhi, India, envisioning it as a subterranean “baoli”-inspired museum, grounded in Mughal aesthetics.
Women Empowerment Shelter, Loni, Karnataka, is designed by Studio PPBA as a place to accommodate destitute and women in need of a shelter.
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