The metaphysical in building design!

By Archit Raj Thapar

Photography: Zhang Qianxi; courtesy the architects

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Credited with creating the iconic ‘sky library’ in Beijing, Lacime Architects add another feather to their cap by designing the Guofeng Library in Dalian - the most liveable city of China, as stated by China Daily.

Glass villa on the lake

Text & Images: Courtesy Mecanoo

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Mecanoo designs a home that combines transparency with sustainability, and forges a strong relationship with the landscape…

Drawing parallels!

By Archit Raj Thapar

Photography: Koichi Torimura; courtesy the architects

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Ar. Takanori Ineyama uses the simple technique of drawing parallels to design a 25 sq. m. store, carved out of nothing but cedar wood…

This home is high on comfort!

Compiled by Team IAnD

Photography: Amy Barkow; courtesy v2com

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BFDO Architects juggle space to turn a simplistic apartment with a basement into a chic duplex by exploring a spatial narrative…

Bio-inspired interiors!

Compiled by Pari Syal

Photography: courtesy the architect

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Ar. Alberto Apostoli designs a metaphoric interior for FAAS - Medical Spa that focuses on the use of stem cells in anti-aging treatment at China’s city-prefecture Lijiang – a UNESCO World Heritage site…  

Healing with design!

Compiled by Team IAnD

Photography: Ewout Huibers, Chris van Koeverden; courtesy v2com

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The recently-opened Princess Máxima Centre in Netherlands by MMEK architects uses the reverse design approach to chisel the single-most state-of-the-art centre for healthcare, research and training related to children with cancer…

Lending identity through architecture

By Vinita Wagh

Photography: Chandan & Afrina; courtesy Tjep

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An experiential delight - visceral and raw, this village supermarket reinterprets traditions to interact powerfully with its users.