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Kharghar Corporate Park in Navi Mumbai represents a landmark master planning initiative envisioned as a vibrant city centre. Commissioned by the City and Industrial Development Corporation of Maharashtra Ltd (CIDCO), the 345-acre development establishes a future-ready mixed-use district combining commercial, residential, civic, and leisure components within a sustainable urban framework. With a planned built-up area of 2,97,52,023 sq. ft., the project has been completed at the design stage and sets a new benchmark for integrated urban development in the Mumbai Metropolitan Region. Vision: The “Heart of the City” The masterplan positions Kharghar Corporate Park as a destination district — a…

Mahindra World City (MWC) Jaipur represents a strategic milestone in India’s evolving industrial landscape. Spread across 500 acres in Rajasthan, the master planning initiative led by Mahindra World City Developers Limited aims to redefine conventional industrial environments through smart planning, integrated infrastructure, and user-focused urban design principles. The project has been completed at the design stage and establishes a comprehensive framework for future execution by client-appointed consultants. Project Context and Vision The master plan was developed following an in-depth study of the site conditions, existing campus, surrounding adjacencies, access routes, and the client’s long-term development vision. The objective was to…

As healthcare systems worldwide adapt to rising patient expectations, regulatory scrutiny, and operational complexity, the role of built environments is undergoing a strategic transformation. Beyond aesthetics and space optimization, indoor air quality (IAQ) has emerged as a critical determinant of safety, resilience, and clinical performance. This shift was at the center of a recent leadership roundtable in Mumbai, where industry stakeholders examined how air filtration and ventilation technologies are redefining the future of healthcare and pharmaceutical facilities. Industry : Air Quality as a Healthcare Imperative Hospitals and pharma environments are among the most air-sensitive infrastructure assets, where contamination control, infection…

Description Program: 400 Beds Establishing premiere healthcare facilities in the capital cities of Eastern India as preferred destination for care and work. Our endeavour was to translate this vision through perceptive design. The broad zoning was functionally organised in a linear plan, with simple and efficient circulation but sensitive to site conditions. Though spread over a vast area, a humane scale and character with a minimalist expression was maintained. Planning provisions are in line with the best clinical practices that encourage infection control and present opportunity for flexibility, adaptability and functional efficiency. Creating healthcare spaces that elicit warmth and care…

Description The lake front retreat is a self-contained adobe offering elemental experiences enhancing human senses. The project sets itself apart in the resort centric bordering Vembanad in kumarukum, by being designed outwards in. Primarily being conceived as a tropical yet groomed landscaped space leading to the lake; restrained quantum of architectural interventions was then placed within. The property boasts 27 luxurious villa, two restaurants, a health club, an extensive spa experience and a tranquil landscape grooming the river.  The architectural design was initiated around a main built structure, now converted into the reception and restaurant. Various unwinding paths brushing through the landscape lead…

Description Ramanujan IT City is a humble tribute to the legendary mathematician Srinivasa Ramanujan whose contribution to his field is truly “Infinite” Throughout ancient Indian temples and palaces, there exists an architectural tradition of what might be termed the courtyard net¬work. Within this spatial model, a series of variously sized, open air courtyards are interlinked, forming a system. Each courtyard within the system is autonomous and atmospherically unique, but integrally part of the larger whole. The Floor plans ensured optimization of depth of built structure, to ensure harnessing of natural light to the maximum extent, with the cores which do…

Historically, architecture functioned as cultural prophecy, shaping lifestyles and social organization through visionary projects. From the Bauhaus to Archigram’s pneumatic cities and Arcosanti, architects created built forms that embodied radical ideas for living. Manifestos and publications circulated quickly, empowering architects to act as cultural vanguards with coherent support from state or institutional patrons. Cities like Brasília and Chandigarh exemplified this top-down cultural creation. Today, the landscape has shifted. Power is fragmented, investments demand predictable returns, and culture increasingly emerges through digital platforms. Contemporary architecture focuses on data-driven, critical, and policy-oriented approaches, addressing climate, housing, and urban challenges rather than utopian…

On the outskirts of Elkhart, Indiana, a new 171,341-square-foot Amazon delivery station—known as DII5—is redefining what an industrial facility can be. Designed by ZGF with Atlantic AE as architect of record, the structure serves not only as a logistics hub but also as a prototype for sustainable industrial design. A Green Shift in Industrial Architecture Amazon’s DII5 signals a broader industry pivot toward eco-conscious logistics infrastructure. While the company’s delivery operations often draw scrutiny for their environmental impact, this facility demonstrates a commitment to low-carbon construction and renewable materials, blending functionality with sustainability. Operational Details: Design Meets Responsibility The delivery…

Renowned American designer Kelly Wearstler has unveiled Side Hustle, an innovative curatorial platform designed to expand the frontiers of interdisciplinary collaboration. The initiative brings together creators from diverse domains — from sculpture, craft, and jewellery to performance, film, culinary culture, and even sport — in a bold exploration of design beyond conventional boundaries. While “cross-disciplinary” has become a familiar term in the design world, Side Hustle redefines it as a living ecosystem of experimentation and exchange. It envisions a space where artistic disciplines collide, evolve, and reinterpret form and function, free from the constraints of commercial commissions. The Platform Side…

The United States Institute for Theatre Technology (USITT) has announced the winners of its 2025 Architecture Awards, recognizing exceptional design achievements in performing arts facilities. The awards, sponsored by the USITT Architecture Commission, celebrate 25 years of honoring architects who elevate theatre design and enhance artistic experience. Winners will be honored on March 6 during the USITT25 Conference & Stage Expo in Columbus, where the Awards Ceremony will be followed by the official opening of the Expo floor. Honor Award: The Tom Patterson Theatre, Stratford, Ontario Owner: Stratford Festival TheatresArchitect: Hariri Pontarini ArchitectsTheatre Consultants: Fisher Dachs AssociatesAcoustic Consultants: Aercoustics Engineering…