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The butterfly workplace

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The butterfly workplace

A new workplace by lyth Design for ChrysCapital in Mumbai is both creative and original and enhances the everyday working life through its innovative design.

We talk to Anupama Kundoo ahead of Living Cities Forum 2026

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We talk to Anupama Kundoo ahead of Living Cities Forum 2026

As the Living Cities Forum returns to Sydney and Melbourne this August, Kundoo — appearing alongside international speakers such as Finn Williams and Ludwig Engel — tells us about time, abundance and care in her work.

INDE.Awards Gala marks ten years with truly regional scope

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INDE.Awards Gala marks ten years with truly regional scope

At a packed awards night in Melbourne, the design community from all corners of the Asia-Pacific region came together to celebrate an incredible range of winners.

World Architecture Festival shortlist is here!

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World Architecture Festival shortlist is here!

With significant representation from Australia, New Zealand and the wider Asia-Pacific, this year’s WAF shortlist is announced ahead of the Florida event.

Q&A: Kengo Kuma in Milan

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Q&A: Kengo Kuma in Milan

Kengo Kuma, founder of Kengo Kuma & Associates and Pritzker Prize-winning architect, talks us through his collaboration with Jaipur Rugs that culminated with a showing at Milan Design Week 2026.

Venice Biennale 2026: Evocations of resilience and hope

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Venice Biennale 2026: Evocations of resilience and hope

Arts writer and editor Victoria Hynes reports on the breadth of this year’s Venice Biennale, drawing out highlights from national pavilions including Australia, Morocco, India and the UK.

“Cities Made With Care’: Living Cities Forum returns with international speakers

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“Cities Made With Care’: Living Cities Forum returns with international speakers

Anupama Kundoo, Finn Williams and Ludwig Engel will be keynote speakers as Living Cities Forum comes to Melbourne and Sydney in August 2026.

3days: Seven ways to get from more to meaningful

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3days: Seven ways to get from more to meaningful

We round up the seven projects at Copenhagen’s 3daysofdesign that best reflected this year’s theme: Make This Moment Matter.

Brewing a new rooftop typology in Vijayawada

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Brewing a new rooftop typology in Vijayawada

Brunit by 23 Degrees Design Shift brings together expressive structure, industrial materiality and climate-conscious hospitality on a rooftop site in Vijayawada.

BLUORNG Gurgaon carves out a new retail landscape

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BLUORNG Gurgaon carves out a new retail landscape

When is a cave not exactly a cave? Metanoia Designs LLP transforms BLUORNG’s Gurgaon flagship into a cave-like retail environment, turning streetwear display into an immersive architectural experience.

A high-tech, future-ready extension for Mumbai’s automobile design hub

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A high-tech, future-ready extension for Mumbai’s automobile design hub

Designing for the future, SJK Architects has completed a workplace for automobile designers, Mahindra & Mahindra in Mumbai, that embraces technology but also has the all-important human touch.

A grand architectural tour of India – from a student’s perspective

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A grand architectural tour of India – from a student’s perspective

What insights, impressions and inspirations does a student of architecture gain from travel? Khushi Chevli, based in Sydney, recently travelled around India, so we asked her to share the experience with us.

Urban verticality in India

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Urban verticality in India

Completed in November 2025, Hafeez Contractor’s 91 storey Minerva Tower sits within a 6.5 acre redevelopment that prioritised rehabilitation first.

A museum of Meenakari: Studio Lotus designs Sunita Shekhawat’s Jaipur flagship

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A museum of Meenakari: Studio Lotus designs Sunita Shekhawat’s Jaipur flagship

Shortlisted in The Retail Space category at the 2025 INDE.Awards, this new design for brand retailing is so much more than a retail store and is now the jewel in the crown of Sunita Shekhawat.

Pod hopping

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Pod hopping

Nestled in the heart of Chandigarh, TuBu is a burger joint that understands its clientele and the city it lives in.

Five projects embracing the next wave of circular design

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Five projects embracing the next wave of circular design

From radical material reuse to office-to-school transformations, these five projects show how circular thinking is reshaping architecture, interiors and community spaces.

Ra:tio blends interior and landscape design in a Jubilee Hills café

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Ra:tio blends interior and landscape design in a Jubilee Hills café

Ra:tio café blends calm interiors and lush outdoor spaces through VAL Atelier and The Pinewood Studio’s refined, contemporary design.

Winners announced for 2025 Habitus House of the Year with Winnings

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Winners announced for 2025 Habitus House of the Year with Winnings

With 26 shortlisted homes, a 13-member jury and four standout winners, the 2025 Habitus House of the Year program wrapped up last night in Sydney with Winnings.

Armadillo unveils Gaia: a sculptural rug collection by Barcelona artist Carla Cascales Alimbau

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Armadillo unveils Gaia: a sculptural rug collection by Barcelona artist Carla Cascales Alimbau

Armadillo collaborates with Barcelona artist Carla Cascales Alimbau on Gaia, a sculptural rug collection that translates fine art into handwoven form.

Clubhouse class in India

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Clubhouse class in India

The Godrej Woods Clubhouse is the jewel in the crown of a residential development in Noida, India, offering every facility curated with style and finesse by Studio IAAD.

Sanjay Puri Architects delivers Screen 504

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Sanjay Puri Architects delivers Screen 504

Screen 504 is a multi-residential building that pays homage to the past by reinterpreting traditional design for the future.

The layout at Camo is a canvas for interaction

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The layout at Camo is a canvas for interaction

This fine-dining restaurant by Studio Dashline comprises a fluid layout that improves social interaction and the overall dining experience.

Vinu Daniel, UTZON Lecturer, joins us on Stories Indesign

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Vinu Daniel, UTZON Lecturer, joins us on Stories Indesign

Fresh from the Australian Architecture Conference, Vinu joined Timothy Alouani-Roby at The Commons in Surry Hills to discuss vagabond architecture, linear practice, mud and more.

Vinu Daniel, Timothy Hill and more at Australian Architecture Conference

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Vinu Daniel, Timothy Hill and more at Australian Architecture Conference

The 2025 Australian Architecture Conference has just taken place over two days at the Sydney Opera House and Seymour Centre, with a plethora of international and local speakers.

Studio Lotus and contemporary Kolkata hotel design

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Studio Lotus and contemporary Kolkata hotel design

Taj Taal Kutir weaves Kolkata’s colonial heritage into its contemporary evolution, painting a hospitality experience deeply rooted in context.

SANAA in Sydney: Interview with Art Gallery of NSW director

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SANAA in Sydney: Interview with Art Gallery of NSW director

Michael Brand talks us through a new book on the architecture of Naala Badu, the culmination of Sydney Modern Project.

Workspace oasis

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Workspace oasis

Moving from the busy city to its tranquil suburbs, Ahmedabad-based Studio Saransh has crafted its very own workplace that prioritises connection to nature.

A school with an undulating difference

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A school with an undulating difference

Fluid and flowing, Cocoon is a school that, through its architectural form, enhances the day-to-day rituals of learning and elevates the experience for the very young.

A destination fit for a king

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A destination fit for a king

Contemporary meets heritage at the Sawai Man Mahal in Rajasthan, the perfect place to stay for a holiday in this beautiful region of India.

Design Mumbai set to make history in 2024

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Design Mumbai set to make history in 2024

Design Mumbai this year will be India’s first international contemporary design show, running from 6th to 9th November.

New book explores life and work of Didi Contractor

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New book explores life and work of Didi Contractor

A Call to Return draws on conversations with students and admirers in the last decade of Didi Contractor’s life to offer an inspiring insight into this radical architectural outsider.

Women in construction across India

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Women in construction across India

Women play – and have for centuries played – a central role on construction sites in India. It’s something that western countries such as Australia might take note of and learn from.

Walking the line between office and gallery

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Walking the line between office and gallery

Is it an office or a gallery? Perhaps it is both as Design ni Dukaan crafts its magic for a new workplace design.

A play on curves

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A play on curves

A playground in Ahmedabad has been expertly crafted by Hsc Designs, promoting interaction and connection for the children who call it their own.

Wellbeing at work

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Wellbeing at work

groupDCA’s latest project, Primarc Office, sets the agenda for workplace design in India where wellbeing is front of mind.

Yashobhoomi Dwarka: A synergy of modernity, tradition and sustainable design

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Yashobhoomi Dwarka: A synergy of modernity, tradition and sustainable design

The India International Convention Centre was designed by CP Kukreja Architects as a multipurpose urban development, paying homage to traditional Indian culture and modern design principles.

Head, heart and the big picture: Meet Luminary, Shimul Javeri Kadri

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Head, heart and the big picture: Meet Luminary, Shimul Javeri Kadri

Shimul Javeri Kadri is an architect and a woman of stature. As a Luminary in the 2024 INDE.Awards, she is accorded the accolades she so richly deserves that sees her as a force for great design, for women and sustainable living.

Studio Lotus’ Biju Janata Dal Party HQ connects with the streetscape in India

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Studio Lotus’ Biju Janata Dal Party HQ connects with the streetscape in India

Biju Janata Dal Party Headquarters’ connection with the streetscape is a testament to the inclusive development and regional pride of design in Odisha.

A manifestation of fluid architecture in Goa

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A manifestation of fluid architecture in Goa

Inspired by the sea, the National Institute of Water Sports (NIWS) in Panjim, Goa, has recently been completed by MOFA Studio.

Global crises and the architect’s social responsibilities under discussion at AIA Conference

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Global crises and the architect’s social responsibilities under discussion at AIA Conference

Kate Goodwin, curator and Adjunct Professor (Architecture) at the University of Sydney, reports back from the AIA Conference in Melbourne.

Community and connection in Rajasthan

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Community and connection in Rajasthan

As one of the many entries to The Building category at the 2024 INDE.Awards, this community centre is something out of the ordinary through its architectural design, that also provides a place for community and connection for many.

Nature’s school

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Nature’s school

A school in India, designed by Vijay Gupta Architects, showcases the importance of the natural world by engaging and educating the young.

Book working

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Book working

Paying homage to that wonderful tool of life, the book, SJK Architects’ design for the new headquarters of Penguin Random House is both a temple to the library and a captivating place to work.

Pillars of workplace design and campus master-planning in India

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Pillars of workplace design and campus master-planning in India

Focusing on facade and green design, this pair of office blocks is designed to meet the most contemporary demands of workplace design.

A most prestigious office in Mumbai

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A most prestigious office in Mumbai

Led by INDE.Awards juror, Apoorva Shroff, lyth Design has created a new workspace in Mumbai – it’s elegant, it’s functional and it’s right on brand.

Meet Dikshu Kukreja, a man of vision

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Meet Dikshu Kukreja, a man of vision

Dikshu Kukreja is a man of stature. Not only is he a leader in architecture and design, he conceives projects and speaks of change that looks to a future of more thoughtful, sustainable urbanism.

Towards a golden age of Australian architecture?

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Towards a golden age of Australian architecture?

On the eve of 2024, our new editor, Timothy Alouani-Roby, addresses an exciting yet provocative open letter to the Australian architecture community on the opportunities of an era.

This circus-themed eatery transforms discarded materials into eclectic treasures

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This circus-themed eatery transforms discarded materials into eclectic treasures

BigTop, a groundbreaking project in Bangalore, India, is redefining sustainable design with a touch of whimsy.

GPM Architects & Planners designs India’s first global township

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GPM Architects & Planners designs India’s first global township

Central Park 3 redefines the way we look at urban development and has set a high standard for eco-friendly, holistic living in India.

MillerKnoll expands its footprint in India with new dealer showrooms

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MillerKnoll expands its footprint in India with new dealer showrooms

The showroom openings in Mumbai, Delhi, and Hyderabad mark a significant step in the MillerKnoll’s growth journey in India with more expansion on the horizon.

RSDA brings Chandigarh to the Delhi suburbs in this family home

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RSDA brings Chandigarh to the Delhi suburbs in this family home

Transplanting the essence of one Indian capital city into another, RSDA has retrofitted a family home with a finely tuned focus on colour, material and furniture.

Studio Bipolar delivers Media Monks a new, vibrant workplace

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Studio Bipolar delivers Media Monks a new, vibrant workplace

Nestled within a lushly vegetated garden, the Media Monks Campus in India spans 100,000 square feet of dynamic, modern workspace that reflects the team’s youthful energy.

Carving out a small corner of Chandigarh in the Delhi suburbs

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Carving out a small corner of Chandigarh in the Delhi suburbs

Transplanting the essence of one Indian capital city into another, RSDA has retrofitted a family home with a finely tuned focus on colour, material and furniture.

Working for good, designing for better with lyth Design in Delhi

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Working for good, designing for better with lyth Design in Delhi

As a practitioner, INDE.Awards juror Apoorva Shroff of lyth Design is pushing the design boundaries and doing it with aplomb. The latest project from the studio is beautiful in its aesthetic and appropriate in both function and form, truly supporting those who work to better the community.

Book review: When Modernism landed in the tropics with Concrete Jungle

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Book review: When Modernism landed in the tropics with Concrete Jungle

What happens when rational, Modernist architecture puts down roots in a lush, tropical setting? Concrete Jungle, a new book by gestalten, explores locations across Asia and the world to find some of the most visionary residential adaptations of an international style to distinct local settings.

Sarvodaya Hospital: From commercial hub to a super-specialty hospital

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Sarvodaya Hospital: From commercial hub to a super-specialty hospital

Located in one of India’s most densely populated neighbourhoods, Sarvodaya Hospital conceived by Creative Designer Architects, shines a light on repurposing urban infrastructure to improve healthcare accessibility.

Coming to work is as fun as gaming at Dream11 HQ

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Coming to work is as fun as gaming at Dream11 HQ

The lively headquarters of Indian gaming company, Dream11, boasts 40 different enclosed spaces that represent the various fantasy sports played by its users. Swaviman Das of Space Matrix shares more about the design.

Hotel at Bodh Gaya is a place to relax and renew the spirit

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Hotel at Bodh Gaya is a place to relax and renew the spirit

SJK Architects has conceived a special place for pilgrims, tourists and locals to enjoy, where hospitality and spirituality coalesce in harmony.

Sustainable edification: India’s first net-positive building

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Sustainable edification: India’s first net-positive building

Leading the way in design, Edifice Consultants has conceived and realised India’s first net-positive building and, in doing so, has created a template for the here and now.

Moving between tradition and modernity at Chennai’s Boat Club Apartments

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Moving between tradition and modernity at Chennai’s Boat Club Apartments

SJK Architects is an award-winning practice based in Mumbai. For this project, however, the focus is in Chennai, where Boat Club Apartments combine a sense of communal living with privacy and independence.

Traditional Indian stepwells come alive in this retail store

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Traditional Indian stepwells come alive in this retail store

The flagship store of Forest of Chintz in Mumbai has been designed with India’s ancient stepwells in mind. SJK Architects has used restrained materials and colours to create a store that is both exuberant and understated.

A cavernous retail space inspired by India’s architectural heritage

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A cavernous retail space inspired by India’s architectural heritage

The flagship store of Forest of Chintz in Mumbai has been designed with India’s ancient stepwells in mind. SJK Architects has used restrained materials and colours to create a store that is both exuberant and understated.

Atal Akshaya Urja Bhavan is India’s first net-positive building

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Atal Akshaya Urja Bhavan is India’s first net-positive building

Leading the way in design, Edifice Consultants has conceived and realised India’s first net-positive building and, in doing so, has created a template for the here and now.

Boat Club Apartments by SJK Architects combine communal living and privacy in sky villas

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Boat Club Apartments by SJK Architects combine communal living and privacy in sky villas

Each duplex apartment has its private entry on different levels, while the common central core promotes socialisation.

The 2023 INDE.Awards Jury promoting regional excellence

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The 2023 INDE.Awards Jury promoting regional excellence

We introduce you to the jury pool representing South East Asia and India at the 2023 INDE.Awards.

Living the studio life: Bengaluru workspace design

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Living the studio life: Bengaluru workspace design

Designing a new workplace for its own practice, Taliesyn incorporates all its forward thinking biophilic ideas and more in Taliesyn Studio. This is a place to work and thrive, a home that nurtures and sustains design for both clients and staff.

<strong>Vedanya School: Designed to cultivate the joy of learning among children</strong>

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<strong>Vedanya School: Designed to cultivate the joy of learning among children</strong>

Rather than restrict children to the confines of traditional classrooms, the Vedanya School by Vijay Gupta Architects (VGA) encourages the freedom of movement for unbridled learning.

Taliesyn practises what it preaches with its sustainably designed studio

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Taliesyn practises what it preaches with its sustainably designed studio

Designing a new workplace for its own practice, Taliesyn incorporates all its forward thinking biophilic ideas and more in Taliesyn Studio. This is a place to work and thrive and a home that nurtures and sustains design for both clients and staff.

The striking green spine hidden behind minimal facades: Hotel life in New Delhi

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The striking green spine hidden behind minimal facades: Hotel life in New Delhi

A new hotel in India has all the creative design elements under one roof. Justa Nuo by Architecture Discipline is fresh and original, making a statement both night and day in a busy city landscape.

The sweet spot – Studio Lotus balances nature with the man-made

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The sweet spot – Studio Lotus balances nature with the man-made

Deep in an Indian forest beside a tranquil lake, the RAAS Chhatrasagar creates its own magic. Designed by Studio Lotus, the property is a perfect place for people who understand that design can both enhance and complement the natural world.

Working in the round: Compact office design with Envisage

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Working in the round: Compact office design with Envisage

Iris is a small space in Gurugram, India, that has become a beautiful and functional workplace. Envisage has made a grand design gesture on an intimate scale, providing its client with a bespoke and signature environment.

VGA presents a new way of learning at Amity International School

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VGA presents a new way of learning at Amity International School

How an Indian firm Vijay Gupta Architects provides the framework for a holistic education.

BillionBricks Home is the world’s first self-financing home for the vulnerable

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BillionBricks Home is the world’s first self-financing home for the vulnerable

Architecture that helps support life, community and environment is indeed influential and we applaud the vision of the winner of the 2022 The Influencer category.

Behold this stone-clad elliptical office

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Behold this stone-clad elliptical office

Indian design studio Charged Voids has created Office 543 as a clean and minimal box. Thankfully the natural ventilation and light makes you feel anything but boxed in.

4 progressive projects in Asia shortlisted for 2022 INDE.Awards

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4 progressive projects in Asia shortlisted for 2022 INDE.Awards

The INDE.Awards is unique in its celebration of the Indo Pacific, bringing together the most outstanding in architecture and design to celebrate that which defines our region. Together with Zenith, we explore the projects making a statement.

This healthcare unit is made from upcycled shipping containers

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This healthcare unit is made from upcycled shipping containers

Architecture Discipline has done it again! Not only is its latest project a response to need, it also provides a template of health-giving design for the future.

Mohalla Clinics: Portable healthcare solution in India made from used shipping containers

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Mohalla Clinics: Portable healthcare solution in India made from used shipping containers

Architecture Discipline has done it again! Not only is its latest project a response to need, it also provides a template of health-giving design for the future.

The office of the future is one with residential sensibilities

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The office of the future is one with residential sensibilities

A new workplace in an industrial building pays tribute to the past and the present through a formidable interior design by Quirk Studio.

The Envelope is an urban refuge for a Bollywood luminary

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The Envelope is an urban refuge for a Bollywood luminary

The latest residential project from Studio IAAD is both discreet and majestic. A dichotomy of styles that nevertheless blends together perfectly to pay homage to the client and a stellar collection of art.

Quirk Studio’s new project is certainly not run of the mill

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Quirk Studio’s new project is certainly not run of the mill

A new workplace situated in an industrial building pays tribute to the past and the present through a formidable interior design that ticks all the boxes.

Bellevue restaurant celebrates architecture, food and love

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Bellevue restaurant celebrates architecture, food and love

Bellevue at the Oberoi Amarvilas gives guests the opportunity to enjoy uninterrupted views of the Taj Mahal while savouring the restaurant’s fine food and refined ambience.

Classic meets contemporary design at Bellevue restaurant, Agra

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Classic meets contemporary design at Bellevue restaurant, Agra

Bellevue at the Oberoi Amarvilas gives guests the opportunity to enjoy an uninterrupted view of the Taj Mahal along with fine food and refined ambience.

Immersive dining experience at The House of Celeste

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Immersive dining experience at The House of Celeste

Designed by Studio Lotus, The House of Celeste encompasses a cafe, patisserie, fine dining restaurant, and bar.

Archetypal functions turn into social hubs in this sustainably built girls’ hostel

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Archetypal functions turn into social hubs in this sustainably built girls’ hostel

It’s not only aesthetically beautiful and innovative but ZED Lab’s Girls Hostel embraces the ideas of sustainable design with gusto.

This curated experience is a destination in itself

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This curated experience is a destination in itself

Making a statement of creativity, Studio IAAD has designed a project that is both beautiful and on brand and becomes a journey of discovery.

Preserving history in history

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Preserving history in history

India’s heritage of ancient cultures and vibrant architecture is something to be celebrated. Design Forum International seeks to preserve its history with a unique, visceral architectural language that speaks of ancient civilisations.

Preserving history in history

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Preserving history in history

India’s heritage of ancient cultures and vibrant architecture is something to be celebrated. Design Forum International seeks to preserve its history with a unique, visceral architectural language that speaks of ancient civilisations.

A House In Hyderabad With A Garden At Its Heart

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A House In Hyderabad With A Garden At Its Heart

Spacefiction Studio has designed this inner-city house to ensure a sense of privacy, lightness and proximity to nature for its residents, despite its location on a small plot in the heart of Hyderabad.

The Pink Zebra is a fusion of political history

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The Pink Zebra is a fusion of political history

“The core idea was to create a design hybrid to leave the visitor hanging in the middle of an artistic sea.” Welcome to The Pink Zebra.

IKSOI Design Studio creates a cave-like café in India

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IKSOI Design Studio creates a cave-like café in India

In Ahmedabad, the Java+ café by IKSOI Design Studio creates a dark and moody atmosphere with a generous sense of space.

IKSOI Design Studio Creates A Cave-Like Café In India

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IKSOI Design Studio Creates A Cave-Like Café In India

In Ahmedabad, the Java+ café by IKSOI Design Studio creates a dark and moody atsmophere with a generous sense of space.

UNStudio Designs Karle Town Centre Master Plan For Bangalore

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UNStudio Designs Karle Town Centre Master Plan For Bangalore

A progressive tech campus for the Silicon Valley of India is under construction in Bangalore to a master plan design by UNStudio.

Between Built Form And Nature At Java Rain Resort

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Between Built Form And Nature At Java Rain Resort

Natural landforms provide the dramatic backdrop for the Java Rain resort in India, where Cadence Architects designed villas and amenity structures that connect guests with nature.

The Street Hostel: Poetic Climatic Performance From Sanjay Puri Architects

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The Street Hostel: Poetic Climatic Performance From Sanjay Puri Architects

Designing contextually for the climate and the orientation of the site, Sanjay Puri Architects set the conditions for varied experiences of student housing with The Street.

La Leona Salon, India

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La Leona Salon, India

The intention of New Delhi-based architectural practice HFOA is for anyone who stops by this salon to go “Wow!”.