Architecture + Design Magazine - February 2024

In this issue

In this Issue, we shift our focus to integrated cities, real estate and infrastructure projects. Any built structure leaves an impact on the identity of the city. However, larger projects define the design identity of the city. We take you to some of the most interesting projects around the world. Envisioned by the Bjarke Ingels Group, the master plan of Mindfulness City, Gelephu, Bhutan, integrates Bhutan’s culture, the Gross National Happiness Index (GNH) principles, and the country’s spiritual heritage. Yet another interesting project is the Jiaxing Train Station by MAD Architects in Shanghai. The project replaces a dysfunctional train station. The project breaks away from the common pursuit of grandiose monumental buildings and makes them urban public spaces with transport functions, natural ecology and cultural life. We are also featuring Arunyam by Rahul Kari, a second home project that serves as a blueprint for sustainable architecture.

Prioritise Your Health as You Transform Your Home

Antiviral paints have emerged as the unsung heroes of our walls, providing an additional layer of defence against infectious diseases.

2 mins

iDAC TO FOSTER CHANGE

iDAC, the leading exhibition for changemakers of the Build Industry recently announced Gauri Khan as its Brand Ambassador

2 mins

AMAN AGGARWAL, CHARGED VOIDS: THE MASTERMIND OF MODERNITY

His architectural journey is not merely a pursuit of aesthetic excellence but a quest for a sense of temporal continuity, seeking to bind our glorious past with the pearls of the future

6 mins

Karl Wadia: Raising the Bar

In an in-depth conversation with A+D, architect Karl Wadia talks about his design philosophy, the built environment of the country, and his vision for the future.

10+ mins

THE MINDFULNESS CITY

Located in the town of Gelephu in Southern Bhutan, the masterplan titled 'Mindfulness City' by BIG, Arup, and Cistri is informed by Bhutanese Culture, the principles of Gross National Happiness index, and the country's strong spiritual heritage.

4 mins

WHERE SERENITY MEETS SUSTAINABILITY

Arunyam is designed to offer an experience of an urban retreat in a rustic setting with modern comforts.

2 mins

A TRAIN STATION IN THE FOREST

Located at the center of Jiaxing, a historic city 100 kilometers southwest of Shanghai, the project replaces a dysfunctional train station that had stood at the site between 1995 and 2019.

3 mins

AN URBAN MARVEL

Designed by Stapathi, this Exhibition Centre in New Delhi is an exemplar of urban design and is all set to create a paradigm shift in its immediate built landscape

3 mins

THEODOROS AXOURISTOS: ON THE GROWTH TRAJECTORY OF ALUMIL

Alumil India's Managing Director shares his vision for the brand and talks about its presence in India.

3 mins

WHY DESIGNING SUSTAINABLE BUILDINGS IS IMPERATIVE FOR HUMAN HEALTH

Mili Majumdar, Managing Director, GBCI India and Senior Vice President, U.S Green Building Council, reflects on the importance of implementing sustainable building methods

6 mins

EXPLORING THE SUSTAINABLE WONDERS OF CANADIAN WOOD SPECIES

At the heart of Canadian Wood's philosophy lies an unwavering commitment to sustainability, especially since it is sourced from B.C. forests, which stands at the forefront of sustainable forest management practices.

2 mins

THE WOVEN WONDERLAND

Ingeniously designed by Studio Lotus, Ekaya's newest store in Ahmedabad envelops shoppers in a contemporary celebration of traditional Banarasi textile crafts

3 mins

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A+D, is in its 40th year of publication and is the only national monthly of architecture for architects, designers, students of architecture, construction industry, building promoters and planners. Based on a very contemporary format, it portrays the modern trends in building technology, research and development in the process of design, project profiles, conservation and environmental issues, product and material information, etc. Focused at an entirely new segment of readers, A+D makes good business sense for those who are looking at promoting their products to an industry, which could add to their institutional sales substantially.

A+D, is also instrumental in constituting the only national awards "A+D & Spectrum Foundation Architecture Awards" which has generated tremendous response from the leading architects and professional bodies of the country.