Architecture

It will be the world’s tallest wellness retreat and home to the largest indoor botanical garden.

Inclusive, culturally rooted, and climatically appropriate—The Z-Axis Conference, held recently in Mumbai and organised by Panjim-based Charles Correa Foundation, critically reviewed the late architect’s thought and practice.

From the Taj Mahal to Fallingwater, how many of these stunning buildings have you seen?

MAP curates an exhibition of 50 rare images of Manik Bagh that represent the early dialogue between India and Germany in the field of design and architecture.

For our annual art issue, we visit a Jain temple in Multan, which features a mix of Mughal and Sikh styles and some of the finest miniature paintings in all of Punjab.

The 19th-century Victorian structure gets a charming facelift, helmed by Tasneem Zakaria Mehta in collaboration with AD100 architect Vikas Dilawari.

Is it that we just love decay and destruction, or do architectural ruins like Hampi teach us more than we realise?

From the believed birthplace of Jesus Christ in Palestine, to a minimalist marvel in Abu Dhabi, these houses of worship are testament to the Middle East's unbroken links to the origins of Christianity.

Designed by Windows to Vernacular, the buildings of Prem Sweets' workshop in Jammu & Kashmir are shining examples of regional design.

The building reworks mashrabiya screens, verandas and courtyards to give residents the perfect balance of openness and privacy.

AD100 architect Vishal K Dar writes about Ahmedabad University’s new Student Centre—designed by Delhi-based Stephane Paumier Architects—winning the prestigious RIBA last year.

Designed by architect Girish Doshi, SÃR, Nikita Bhate's design studio, features interconnected spaces, courtyards, terraces, and a versatile amphitheatre.

Located in Hiroshima, Japan, the institution was recently crowned as the most stunning at the 2024 Prix Versailles awards.

Close to the North Pole, the Svalbard Global Seed Vault is the world’s largest seed reserve. It’s ready to help restore agriculture around the world following an apocalypse.

Serie Architects' first sacral building project, the Raj Sabhagruh in Dharampur, Gujarat, is a fine exploration in the architecture of spirituality.

Christopher Charles Benninger (1942-2024) created an exemplary body of work as an architect, urban planner, academician, educator and writer with his unique ability to bridge cultures through architecture.

These buildings are rich in history and tradition, and they’re architectural gems as well. It’s no wonder they are the must-visit sites in the cities where they’re located.

These Indian schools from the 2024 AD archives stand out for their inventive designs, with child-first approaches.

These destinations offer a mix of mystery, the supernatural, and sometimes a touch of science fiction.

Heritage meets modernity in these renovation and restoration architecture projects of 2024, spanning iconic Art Deco theatres to Gothic churches.

Legendary football moments and chronicles echo in these massive stadiums around the world, all the way from Australia to the United States.

From a Meenakari Museum to a “hand-sculpted house”, these projects stand as incredible examples of both modern and traditional architecture.

These amazing homes seem to levitate above the ground. From huge villas to modest retreats, they are immersed in their landscapes.

A Guinness World Record was broken with this mind-boggling vacuum that is the width of a shoelace.

In Gujarat, Sidhpur’s abandoned havelis now stand as colourful relics of culture and community.

Tracing its complicated history, we take a tour of the Woking Peace Garden, dedicated to all the British Indian soldiers who died in the world wars.