Architecture + Design

A+D, is in its 29th 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.

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Architecture + Design

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DESIGN INTEL • What’s making waves in architecture, interiors and beyond? The future is unfolding, and we’re here to catch it first

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THE DUAL-ENVIRONMENT CHALLENGE OF LONDON E-PRIX • The London E-Prix at ExCeL London presented a unique challenge: blending indoor and outdoor racing environments seamlessly. Lighting expert Roberto Grilli of DZ Engineering talks about their collaboration to create this iconic project

WHO ARE OUR CITIES REALLY FOR? • With over 15 years of experience and training at Columbia University, Mansi Sahu, co-founder of StudioPOD, leads a 30+ member, multi-disciplinary practice working across scales—redefining how Indian cities are built by focusing on how they are actually used, not just how they are planned.

KALPESH PATEL: THE ARCHITECT’S CANVAS • In the world of architecture, creations speak louder than words. Meet Kalpesh Patel, Founder of Design Division, whose two decades of work across multiple typologies tell a story of passion, humility, and design excellence

DRIVING INNOVATION AND PERFORMANCE • With a strong focus on innovation, quality, and sustainability, Alumil has established itself as a global leader in aluminium systems for architectural applications. We speak to Theodoros Axouristos, Managing Director, Alumil India to understand the company’s vision

SETTING A BENCHMARK IN NAGPUR • R Sandesh Group’s latest venture, Wadhwani Bliss, is setting new standards in Nagpur’s real estate landscape. In an exclusive interview, Sandesh Agarwal, Director of R Sandesh Group, shares insights into the vision behind this ultra-luxury project, the group’s commitment to excellence, and their valued partnership with Alumil

RETREAT IN THE CITY • Hina Patel turns restraint into a philosophy and calm into a way of living in Amber House. This duplex softens grand volumes into intimate retreats that blend modern minimalism with soulful artistry to induce a meditative escape from the city’s hustle and bustle

THE ART OF SLOW LIVING • A home for repose where belonging comes easy. A home where sounds and views of nature serenade one’s presence. This vacation home in Lonavala is all about celebrating the simple pleasures of life

THE CAVE AND THE CAPPUCCINO • Architects Jhanavi Parikh and Jugal Bhatt have reimagined Asterix Cafe as a multi-programme social destination in black. Here, coffee, community and sport share the same address, unfolding into an immersive environment that merges leisure, performance, and engagement into a well-integrated experience

A SPATIAL SYMPHONY • Ekant Singh transforms a compact Mumbai apartment into a sensorial sanctuary, designing a home that speaks to all five senses through a deeply personal design narrative

EYECATCHER ON THE HIGHWAY • Designed by Blocher Partners, the HN Corporate House in Ahmedabad reimagines the workplace as a porous, light-filled ecosystem. In this office, architecture terminates the boundaries between nature, work, and well-being

A MONUMENT IN THE MAKING • Once marked by just a handful of trees, Dharampur has, over the past...