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• Architects

  Studio Lotus

• Location

  New Delhi, India

• Design Team

  Sidhartha Talwar, Ambrish Arora, Hussain Mehdi, Apoorv Kaushik

• Area

  1000.0 m2

• Project Year

  2015

• Photographs

  Edmund Sumner, Randhir Singh

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• Architects

  Abraham John Architects

• Location

  Penha de França, India

• Design Team

  Abraham John, Alan Abraham, Anca Florescu, Neha Gupta, Niranjan Fulsundar, Vatsal Mistry

• Area

  610.0 m2

• Project Year

  2018

• Photographs

  Edmund Sumner

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• Architects

  Studio Lotus

• Location

  Jaipur, Rajasthan, India

• Design Team

  Ambrish Arora, Arun Kullu, Priya Jindal, Sanjay Kumar

• Area

  14000.0 ft2

• Project Year

  2016

• Photographs

  Edmund Sumner

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• Architects

  Sameep Padora & Associates

• Location

  Bhiwandi, Maharashtra, India

• Design Team

  Harshat Verma, Aparna Dhareshwar, Sandeep Patwa Assisted by: Sagar Kudtarkar, Parth Patel

• Structural Consultant

  Rajeev Shah

• Area

  2000.0 m2

• Project Year

  2018

• Photographs

  Edmund Sumner, Sameep Padora

Neelam Cinema is one of three theaters built in Chandigarh, a modernist city master-planned by Le Corbusier. Built shortly after India gained independence in the early 1950s, the cinema is located in the bustling industrial area of Sector 17. Designed by architect Aditya Prakash under the guidance of Le Corbusier and his cousin Pierre Jeanneret, the modernist structure stands to this day in its original form and continues to screen Bollywood films. However, without UNESCO World Heritage protection, the future of the cinema remains uncertain. Below, British photographer Edmund Sumner discusses his experience of shooting the 960-seat cinema, the heart of the city, and an icon of Chandigarh.

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As the recipient of the 1995 Pritzker Prize, Tadao Ando (born 13 September 1941) is highly regarded for his unparalleled work with concrete, sensitive treatment of natural light, and strong engagement with nature. Based in Osaka, Japan, Ando's ascetic yet rich version of modernism resonates with the traditional Japanese conception of architecture, and has caused him to be regularly referred to as a "critical regionalist."

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Guardrails and handrails are two elements that are often confused. While the first is used to close a space and prevent a person from falling, the second is a support bar for balance. Normally standard solutions are used for both elements, but with an attractive design, they can become standout details in a project.

For inspiration on materials, structures, and details of guardrails and handrails, here are 17 notable examples.

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• Architects

  Sameep Padora & Associates

• Location

  Sion, Mumbai, Maharashtra, India

• Design Team

  Subham Pani, Aparna Dhareshwar, Nikita Khatwani, Sandeep Patwa

• Structural Consultant

  Rajeev Shah

• Area

  2070.0 m2

• Project Year

  2018

• Photographs

  Edmund Sumner

This week we have prepared a selection of photographs in which reflections in water is used as the main compositional element. In these images, the surface qualities of the water play a fundamental role in giving the composition its final effect—either acting as a perfect mirror or giving a diffuse touch. Below is a selection of 10 images from prominent photographers such as Lu Hengzhong, Yao Li, and Nico Saieh.

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As one of the leading architects of the British High-Tech movement, Pritzker Prize-winner Richard Rogers stands out as one of the most innovative and distinctive architects of a generation. Rogers made his name in the 1970s and '80s, with buildings such as the Centre Georges Pompidou in Paris and the Headquarters for Lloyd's Bank in London. To this day his work plays with similar motifs, utilizing bright colors and structural elements to create a style that is recognizable, yet also highly adaptable.

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Cantilevers, structures that protrude from a building without the need for supports, are highly popular not only for their dramatic aesthetic effect, but also for the demonstration of technical mastery involved in their development. But we rarely see cantilevers in housing. For this reason, in this installment of our Photos of the Week, we have made a selection of 11 houses that seem to defy the physical laws of construction. Keep reading to see photos of renowned photographers such as Cécile Septet, Ema Peter, and Juan Solano.

For the animal lovers among our audience, this week we have put together a special roundup of images of architecture alongside some marvelous critters. While not exactly a mainstay of architectural photography, proponents of the form like BoysPlayNice, Jesus Granada and Rafael Gamo have dared to include animal inhabitants in their architectural compositions. Read on to see a selection of 20 creative images where you will find horses, sheep, cows, goats, dogs, cats, and even elephants.

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• Architects

  John McAslan + Partners

• Location

  Moscow, Russia

• Area

  55000.0 m2

• Project Year

  2014

• Photographs

  Edmund Sumner, Mikhail Rozanov