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Designed by Ar. Ravi Kaimal, the private residence project shoot was commissioned by VMZINC. The secluded location, the sloping terrain and the two-sided accessibility was a challenge while carrying the photography equipment. The brief

Materials & Features for Balance & Harmony

The first requirement would be to identify the space and decide on the size. The layout and shape of the pool will depend on the size of the plot. Rectangular pools are the most common, while customised, organic contours are recommended

42mm Architecture Unveils Exciting Entertainment areas

42mm Architecture’s new entertainment areas make an edgy statement with their unique design themes and fun elements. An entertainment area needs to exude a certain energy, and also bear the stamp of the owner’s personality. Here, each

Wayfinding solutions play a significant role in simplifying and organising the data into easy to understand chunks of information, that make journeys pleasurable, says Baarish Vasant Date, Head Strategy, Graphics Beyond. The company offers articulated

The project sits in all its vastness at the foothills of the Aravali Mountain range with sprawling greens surrounding the 4.7-acre area. As the site is heavily landscaped, the view around reveals itself and it becomes mandatory that the design

Located at Castel Royale, Pune, the 8,000 sqft residence has all the elements of a modern-day luxury home. An eclectic mix of materials and colours - mostly beige with splashes of vivid colours, customized furniture made of veneer, wood, and

The 2500 sqft apartment in Surat showcases an eclectic mix of materials and design highlights that include a wooden carved door, breccia marble flooring, black mirror on basin wall, brass inlaid marble wall in the living room, and a

The house impresses with its imposing façade, transparent glass walls, a wide entrance articulated by a revolving door, large balconies that reach out to the nature beyond, and more. Concrete, glass and wood blend together to offset

Originally built in 1978, this townhome required significant renovations. In the end, the decision was made to gut the house and largely start over. The clients, a young family, wanted updated modern finishes, unique design features

The south facing bungalow faced harsh sunlight even though it had thick vegetation. The plot size of 5000 sq.ft had a plinth of a mere 1230 sq.ft. With such a tiny area with closed walls, extended covered verandas were created to provide

A centrally located gathering space in the form of a prayer area became the nucleus of the design around which other functions are weaved to achieve a seamless flow of spaces from interactive to private, with natural light illuminating the built

The shelter for stray animals has been fabricated keeping in mind the comfort of the primary users. Its design parameters meander from the generic perspective of animal shelter planning, such that the surplus area can later be utilised

The new Culture & Arts Centre by Zaha Hadid Architects incorporates a contemporary art museum (MICA), an 1,800-seat theatre with supporting facilities and a multipurpose hall. Its organic architectural language is defined by pedestrian routes

Located on a corner lot next to the Dommel river in the Dutch village of Sint-Michielsgestel, the design uses a gridded “rack” system to cover the building’s entire exterior in a variety of plants. The four-storey villa adopts the urban

The concept of creating large educational and institutional campuses designed and visualized to look beyond net zero as completely independently off the grid habitats, wherein all the water and energy resource management, and zero

The New York-based architectural firm Pei Cobb Freed & Partners has been selected to design a major expansion to IESB Brasilia, an international university based in Brazil’s capital, that will more than double the size of the campus with

Part of the wider redevelopment of the former Baakenhafen dockyard site, the design of the PianoBau mixed-use building by Fletcher Priest Architects celebrates the history of piano manufacturing in the area. The project comprises 140 mixed

The facade of P.C. Hooftstraat 138 is a celebration of textiles, both in form and function; three curved glass panels flow down from the upper floors in a design that mimics billowing transparent cloth. This play with glass creates opening

The New Station of Oostende - Enriching the Urban Composition

It is more than a hundred years since King Leopold II had the current Ostend station in Belgium built with a magnificent architecture. Just like the city, the station has also expanded and become a popular transport hub, where thousands

The site, in the heart of IT development in Hyderabad, is flanked on either side by a 120-ft and a 100-ft road. The modulation of development required was a two-phase development of approximately 1.4-m sqft as saleable area. The site is generally

Toyota Woven City aims to bring people and communities together in a future enabled by technology yet grounded in history and nature. Located at a 175-acre former factory site in the city of Susono in Shizuoka, Toyota Woven City will utilize solar

The project heralds an iconic development of urban living. Spread over a 60-acre site, the Hub will be a landmark destination and developed as a holistic integration of world-class residential, commercial and retail spaces. With dense greenscape

The design of the corporate office of a national educational institute by Conarch Architects is both functional and expressive in nature; it emphasizes occupant comfort with ample daylighting, natural materials, breakout spaces and a large landscaped

Situated on the 19th floor, the 27000 sqft office offers panoramic views of the city. The reception area sets the tone with a striking lobby, bespoke desk, and hints of sleek red loose furniture and monochromatic surfaces. Polished and raw concrete