As the year concludes, Volume Zero is eager to share a celebration of innovation, creativity, and exceptional design and workmanship through the 3rd edition of "
HOT100" - The Hottest
MVPs - Most Visited Projects published in 2024 - 2025.
The
HOT100 is a handpicked list of the best projects that have captured our attention this year and received love and gratitude from readers and users across all media. This curation includes amazing MVPs from interior designers and architects worldwide. We at Volume Zero cordially welcome you to join us as we celebrate these distinctive Hottest 100 projects from December 2024 to November 2025, which include architecture, interior design, public infrastructure, offices, residences, hostels, resorts, landscape designs, and many more architectural styles. As no architect has more than one project, Hot 100 leverages user-provided data on the MVPs to guarantee that each architect is unique!
Additionally, we would like to sincerely thank everyone for the outstanding response to the 2nd edition of
HOT100 2024. Words have the power to create significant connections, as seen by the insights, participation, and support. Looking forward to staying connected and creating the dialogue for the MVPs of 2025.
The Paramount Projects of 2024 - 2025
13x70 House by Studio ZERO.1
• Year Built: 2024
• Area: 1260 sq. ft.
• Location: Belgaum, Karnataka
The house is designed to address site constraints like limited space and shared walls, while accommodating the client's social and cultural needs through an open plan. It features three interconnected zones: Public, Semi-public, and Private, linked by central voids that improve light, airflow, and usability. These voids enhance natural light and ventilation, creating a comfortable living environment despite surrounding structural challenges.
Kallingal Tharavadu by Design Verses
• Year Built: 2025
• Area: 3500 sq. ft.
• Location: Kochi, Kerala
The House of Arches is a redevelopment project that merges traditional Kerala architecture with contemporary design. It features signature arches and soft landscaping with varied materials, providing a warm and continuous spatial experience. The project offers a unique living environment that balances heritage with contemporary comforts.
Neelambari by ARK Architecture Studio
• Year Built: 2024
• Area: 2800 sq. ft.
• Location: Trivandrum, Kerala
Neelambari is designed with an off-centre courtyard, colourful Athangudi tiles, and a peaceful pooja space, promoting a calming ambience. Emphasising Kerala and Chettinad architecture, the design incorporates traditional materials while reflecting the client's nostalgia. The residence provides natural ventilation and a seamless connection between indoor and outdoor spaces, blending heritage with modernity to support both nature and the soul.
Harshaangan- A House for Gardens by Aangan Collaborative LLP
• Year Built: 2023
• Area: 3500 sq. ft.
• Location: Surat, Gujarat
Situated in a vibrant community, the home promotes family life and neighbourhood interaction while connecting to nature. Designed for multi-generational living, it balances private and communal spaces, featuring a compound wall with a brick mosaic for security. The front has a Social Garden for community engagement, and the private rear garden includes a jacuzzi for relaxation.
Trivium by Habiqube Architecture Studio
• Year Built: 2024
• Area: 2250 sq. ft.
• Location: Ponkunnam, Kerala
Trivium is a peaceful three-level residence located on a sloped site, designed with an open layout that maximises natural light. The upper living area boasts double-height ceilings and clerestory windows, featuring a master bedroom with a study nook illuminated by southern light and a guest room that highlights views of the surrounding landscape.
Swasti by Deearth Architects
• Year Built: 2022
• Area: 4800 sq. ft.
• Location: Kannur, Kerala
Swasthi is a residential architectural project that integrates vernacular architecture with modern living. It features traditional elements such as clay tile roofs and laterite walls within a minimalist design. Located near the client's ancestral home, the project includes a landscaped pathway and cantilevered eaves for protection against monsoon rains, all while balancing greys, whites, and earthy tones. It exemplifies a fusion of tradition and innovation, resulting in a timeless contemporary space.
Osari Residence by Mind Manifestation
• Year Built: 2024
• Area: 2594 sq. ft.
• Location: Amravati, Maharashtra
This residence integrates traditional Wada architectural elements with modern design to accommodate three generations. Key features include a central courtyard (Chowk), a verandah (Osari), and communal living spaces. The design promotes family interaction, highlighted by a Tulsi Vrundavan ideal for celebrations. It emphasises accessibility with a ground-floor suite for seniors and strategically positions bedrooms to provide shade during peak sunlight, adapting to climate extremes.
Re-born Living by Tropical Architecture Bureau
• Year Built: 2024
• Area: 4500 sq. ft.
• Location: Perinthalmanna, Kerala
The narrative outlines the renovation of a house designed to harmonise nature and architecture. The owners sought intimate spaces for reflection and open areas for interaction, resulting in a design that integrates lush greenery with interiors. Bedrooms are warm and simple with wooden finishes, while the kitchen boasts a modern, minimalist design in white, promoting light and clarity.
Peringattil Veedu by Studio Homosapiens
• Year Built: 2021
• Area: 5490 sq. ft.
• Location: Ernakulam, Kerala
In a developing urban area, the design utilises elevated ground to create an inward layout that distinguishes public and private spaces, centred on a rain courtyard with a mango tree, symbolising tradition and future aspirations. The open-plan concept merges indoor and outdoor areas, showcasing spaciousness, seamless materials, and geometric features, promoting simplicity, calmness, and harmony.
House of Terraces by Akshata Shenoy Design Studio and Studio HC
• Year Built: 2024
• Area: 8000 sq. ft.
• Location: Hosapete, Karnataka
The residence is designed for a multigenerational family on a corner plot, featuring a contemporary facade with geometric lines that create interactive multi-level spaces. Expansive windows and balconies facilitate strong indoor-outdoor connections, while large overhangs and pergolas provide shade and enhance aesthetics through light play. The terraces offer unobstructed views and serve as essential gathering spaces for family activities.
Anand House by Hiren Patel Architect Design
• Year Built: 2024
• Area: 17,800 sq. ft.
• Location: Ahmedabad, Gujarat
This bungalow design integrates with nature using semi-covered walkways, gardens, water features, and sculptures. It has a mint stone exterior with balconies and large windows, providing light and views. The interior features grand wooden doors, a foyer leading to a courtyard, wooden ceilings, and marble floors, embodying modern luxury while blending traditional and contemporary decor.
Tvasta by Ishtika Design Studio
• Year Built: 2024
• Area: 2980 sq. ft.
• Location: Trivandrum, Kerala
The C-shaped residence centres around an ancient mango tree, with common areas, an office, and two accessible bedrooms on the ground floor. The first floor contains the bedrooms and terraces. A gradual slope separates common areas from private spaces. The eastern block includes the main entrance, living areas, and a dining room that connects to a double-height internal courtyard and outdoor area, promoting family gatherings.
H - House by Studio Nirbaadh
• Year Built: 2025
• Area: 2850 sq. ft.
• Location: Satara, Maharashtra
The residence showcases an architectural design centred on linear proportions organised along three parallel lines, guiding its layout and identity. Key features include a long northern courtyard that enhances ventilation and serves as a social space, as well as a custom brick screen on the west facade that regulates sunlight, highlights local craftsmanship, and adds aesthetic value to the building.
Dance of the Elements by Pershads Architects, Planners and Interior Designers
• Year Built: 2023
• Area: 3500 sq. ft.
• Location: Hyderabad, Telangana
This is a farmhouse designed to blend traditional Indian architecture with modern technology, enhancing accessibility to nature and user well-being. It employs simulation software for energy and resource efficiency while improving indoor environmental quality. Aimed at a multi-generational Indian family, the design prioritises functionality and aesthetics, promoting a strong connection between occupant well-being and their environment.
Janani Residence by Naked Volume Architecture Studio
• Year Built: 2024
• Area: 2200 sq. ft.
• Location: Thrissur, Kerala
The client sought to create a family home that reconnected them to their roots, accommodating his wife and their two young daughters, including a differently abled child. The design features an open floor plan for spaciousness and connectivity, with a small tree in an indoor courtyard to reflect tropical style and enhance emotional well-being.
EMA by Yuuga Designs
• Year Built: 2024
• Area: 1700 sq. ft.
• Location: Malappuram, Kerala
EMA is a sustainable residence employing materials from 200-year-old demolished structures, merging traditional and contemporary design. The home has two bedrooms, a common area, and an attic for workouts and study, featuring an open summer bedroom that takes advantage of mountain views for natural cooling, eliminating the need for air conditioning.
Villa Prema by The Design Room
• Year Built: 2024
• Area: 1800 sq. ft.
• Location: Rajapalayam, Tamil Nadu
This farmhouse is a peaceful weekend retreat integrated with nature, surrounded by family planted mango trees and a calming irrigation culvert. It features an elevated design with a new irrigation system for a natural swimming pool. The interiors showcase the client's art collection, emphasising rustic elements to create a tropical modern style.
God’s Blessings by Studio Musings
• Year Built: 2025
• Area: 4500 sq. ft.
• Location: Pune, Maharashtra
This tranquil retreat offers a connection with nature and slow living through organic farming. It includes scenic lake views, social spaces like a bar and barbecue area, and a serene courtyard with a Chafa tree. The farmhouse features spacious living areas, an open kitchen, and bedrooms equipped with private courtyards, open-air showers, and a jacuzzi, creating a sanctuary-like atmosphere.
Suryangan – The Courtyard House by Suyash Mankame Design Studio
• Year Built: 2024
• Area: 3350 sq. ft.
• Location: Panvel, Maharashtra
The structure is designed with natural materials like bricks, laterite, Kota and basalt stone, fostering an open connection with nature through outdoor courtyards. The four-bedroom house features traditional Mangalore-style roofs and incorporates nine auspicious Vastu squares, including a double-height space and a square cut-out at the East entrance for a visual connection to the sky.
Kanjirakol House by Space Narratives
• Year Built: 2025
• Area: 2225 sq. ft.
• Location: Kannur, Kerala
This renovation project improves a family home by enhancing circulation and ventilation. It maintains the structural shell while upgrading communal areas, merging the sit-out with the living room, extending the kitchen, and adding large windows for increased natural light and airflow. A key feature is a 10x8 ft foldable wooden front door that connects the interior to the surrounding landscape.
Manilaxmi by I K Architects
• Year Built: 2023
• Area: 4300 sq. ft.
• Location: Vadodara, Gujarat
'Manilaxmi' combines modern and classical design elements with a minimalist facade and muted colours. Constructed with concrete, Gwalior mint stone, and wooden fins, it offers privacy and stability. The layout includes interconnected spaces such as a living room, dining area, kitchen, home theatre, and four bedrooms, optimising space flow and circulation, complemented by an automated entrance.
Leelamrut by Design Team Architects
• Year Built: 2024
• Area: 8719 sq. ft.
• Location: Surat, Gujarat
The design integrates traditional and modern elements to achieve sustainability, featuring an exterior of exposed brick, RCC, and stonecrete plaster. Square forms in the elevation create openings and balconies for porosity, while full-height wooden-framed windows ensure natural light and airflow. A terracotta brick jali in a herringbone pattern enhances passive cooling and intimacy with natural light.
The Craftsman’s Cove by Studio DID
• Year Built: 2023
• Area: 3512 sq. ft.
• Location: Dharapuram, Tamil Nadu
The residence is designed to combine traditional and modern elements, offering units ranging from two to six BHK. It features a modern exterior with clean lines and geometric accents, supported by a sturdy masonry base. The interior focuses on natural ventilation with a stylish foyer, textured materials, minimal ceilings, and vertical wood panelling, creating a luxurious and sustainable living space.
Forefathers by 23 Degrees Design Shift
• Year Built: 2024
• Area: 6700 sq. ft.
• Location: Hyderabad, Telangana
A group of young entrepreneurs revitalised traditional regional cuisine by merging cultural practices with modern design in their food venture, featuring a prominent 25-foot pitched roof entrance, a reception area with a 12-foot flat roof, and a tranquil semi-open backyard under a 28-foot pitched roof, incorporating glass inserts in terracotta tiles for dynamic lighting effects.
Viraam by Avani Mudra Design
• Year Built: 2024
• Area: 4000 sq. ft.
• Location: Bangalore, Karnataka
This project develops a relaxation sanctuary with a redesigned house for a growing family on a north-facing site. It features lower-level parking, a duplex, and a terrace office that enhances natural light through recessed openings and an internal courtyard for privacy. The ground floor comprises a two-bedroom unit for elderly parents or rental use, accessible via a landscaped staircase to the upper duplex and a veranda.
Thamarai by EDOM Architecture
• Year Built: 2024
• Area: 15,000 sq. ft.
• Location: Tirupur, Tamil Nadu
The residence's architecture integrates traditional and minimalist design, focusing on functionality and site context. It features cross ventilation, natural lighting from wall removal, a central courtyard with a glass roof, and a brick service unit. Sustainable materials such as wood joinery, terracotta ceilings, and natural stone flooring are used, complemented by lush tropical vegetation for aesthetic appeal.
The Arcadia by The Lemonade Factory Design Studio
• Year Built: 2023
• Area: 2700 sq. ft.
• Location: Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu
The Arcadia is an eco-friendly architectural design that facilitates an indoor-outdoor connection. It features three main planes for natural light and privacy, with service areas located on the western side to reduce disruptions. Core areas prioritise comfort and accessibility, and large eastern windows allow ample natural light, fostering a tranquil atmosphere that integrates outdoor elements into the interior.
Nithin Rao’s Residence by Praangana Earthern Architecture
• Year Built: 2024
• Area: 3310 sq. ft.
• Location: Bangalore, Karnataka
The client sought a sustainable, eco-friendly home that honours cultural roots and encourages healthy living. The design prioritises reduced electricity use, enhanced fresh air circulation, and a blend of traditional and modern elements, featuring a central courtyard for passive ventilation and bioclimatic insulation. The material palette reflects minimalism while creating a tranquil atmosphere filled with soft light.
House of Linear Lines by SPAN Architects
• Year Built: 2023
• Area: 10,000 sq. ft.
• Location: Indore, Madhya Pradesh
The project features a contemporary design that reflects the client's neutral beige palette and maximises views of adjacent farmlands through levels and terraces. It incorporates clean lines, natural materials, and travertine tile cladding, with large openings and double-height spaces for increased natural light. The exterior connects with a landscaped garden, enhancing the connection to nature.
Muthappa Residence by JVA
• Year Built: 2024
• Area: 5000 sq. ft.
• Location: Bangalore, Karnataka
The design philosophy focuses on elegance and simplicity, emphasising client needs by maximising natural light and airflow to minimise reliance on artificial lighting and air conditioning. Key features include a courtyard for sunlight and ventilation, open play spaces for children, and a ground floor with a double-height living room, dining area, kitchen linked to the courtyard, and a guest bedroom.
Kalarigram House by Badoloka
• Year Built: 2022
• Area: 5000 sq. ft.
• Location: Auroville, Tamil Nadu
The House is designed as a residence for a Kalari master, his family, and workshop guests, emphasising privacy through an inward orientation around a courtyard. This design enhances natural light and microclimate control, facilitating informal activities and accommodating diverse uses, merging traditional elements with modern living standards.
Whispering Curves by Suva Architects
• Year Built: 2024
• Area: 5500 sq. ft.
• Location: Bangalore, Karnataka
This home showcases modern architecture blended with traditional values, featuring a curved facade that integrates with nature. It emphasises minimalist principles, utilises uplifting colours, and maximises natural light and air flow to create a true "Home" for the family. Suva Architects are committed to crafting innovative, future-ready spaces.
Shihab Villa by Rameez Ali Architecture + Design
• Year Built: 2024
• Area: 1972 sq. ft.
• Location: Kochi, Kerala
This 4-bedroom house epitomises modern residential architecture with its clean lines and neutral colours. The open-plan layout maximises natural light, while glass, steel, and wood materials contribute to a sophisticated environment. The design emphasises simplicity and functionality, ensuring efficient use of space and creating a stylish, comfortable living area.
House by the Paddy by Dome of Thoughts
• Year Built: 2024
• Area: 4390 sq. ft.
• Location: Malappuram, Kerala
Located in green paddy fields, this residence embodies simplicity and sustainability with a minimalistic design that respects its surroundings. The house is elevated 3.5 meters above the road, allowing for a 180-degree landscape view, and features a long verandah and extended deck, enhancing the connection between indoor and outdoor spaces while reflecting vernacular traditions in a modern context.
Devchhaya by Midas Touch Concepts
• Year Built: 2025
• Area: 9500 sq. ft.
• Location: Surat, Gujarat
This residential bungalow combines materials and colours to symbolise Rock, Water, and Wood, reflecting divine energies through a colour scheme of Blue, Green, and Red. The interior transition is marked by a sandstone and concrete stairwell, while refurbished brass pots in a water feature and a Natraja idol enhance its tranquil atmosphere, inviting reflection.
Aksharam - The Rustleaf by Design Interactions 16
• Year Built: 2025
• Area: 8100 sq. ft.
• Location: Erode, Tamil Nadu
Tucked within a seven-acre landscape, the residence blends with nature and emphasises privacy. It consists of five distinct blocks, resembling a village with courtyards and water elements. Key spaces include a pooja room, an everyday kitchen, and a semi-public area that connects the open kitchen, dining, living space, and kids’ study, all fostering natural light and connection to the outdoors.
Vidarth by The Brick Tales
• Year Built: 2024
• Area: 5750 sq. ft.
• Location: Udaipur, Rajasthan
Vidarth exemplifies modern residential architecture by integrating traditional design elements that honour heritage. It features a foyer linking formal and family living spaces, centred around a courtyard reminiscent of Rajasthan's haveli homes, illuminated by a skylight. The courtyard showcases Agra red sandstone and basalt walls embellished with brass inlays and hand-painted lotus motifs, reflecting the clients' cherished memories.
Nivriti 2.0 by i2a Architecture Studio
• Year Built: 2025
• Area: 2900 sq. ft.
• Location: Thrissur, Kerala
The planning prioritises openness with interconnected spaces linked by corridors that expose courtyards and gardens, enhancing the relationship between the house and landscape. Traditional elements, such as vibrant Athangudi tile floors, complement the contemporary design. A sculptural spiral staircase leads to a timber-lined attic, offering a warm and serene retreat.
Khayaal by Archstation
• Year Built: 2024
• Area: 2900 sq. ft.
• Location: Malappuram, Kerala
Khayaal is a retreat tailored for high-pressure professionals, featuring a split-level layout optimised for zoning and accessibility on a sloped landscape. It encompasses bedrooms, a dining area, multiple kitchens, and spacious living areas that are bright with natural light. The open design between the dining area and pantry kitchen fosters a seamless connection to the outdoor green space.
Layered Villa by Tales of Design Studio
• Year Built: 2025
• Area: 4600 sq. ft.
• Location: Tiruppur, Tamil Nadu
Layered Villa is a retreat combining Contemporary Mediterranean and Vernacular Tamil architecture, emphasising stillness and proportion. It includes a central spine for organisation, climate-adaptive features such as pitched roofs, and muted pastel colours. High ceilings and shaded verandas enhance ventilation, along with a culturally significant 'Padippura'-inspired entry. The interior design showcases sculptural forms and natural light, embodying modern geometry that evokes memory.
Mausam by Creo.design.co
• Year Built: 2024
• Area: 4100 sq. ft.
• Location: Wandoor, Kerala
The client decided to design a new home rather than renovate their 30-year-old structure, which was deemed too compromised. The new design focuses on maximising natural light and air circulation while maintaining a minimalist aesthetic. A key challenge was to create an open, airy space that fosters a connection between the interior living areas and the surrounding natural environment.
Vishram Vadi nu Ghar by Ikshhana Design Studio
• Year Built: 2025
• Area: 3015 sq. ft.
• Location: Navsari, Gujarat
The design prioritises tree preservation and landscape harmony with strategic site planning along the riverbank. It features an entrance, a caretaker's guestroom, and discreet parking. The main building has brick-clad, sand-faced plaster walls, allowing natural light to enter through open spaces and skylights. A dual-sided living area connects indoor and outdoor areas with two verandas, along with a riverside gazebo that promotes a peaceful natural setting.
House Behind the Wall by Lego Arch Studio
• Year Built: 2024
• Area: 2450 sq. ft.
• Location: Palakkad, Kerala
The residence showcases an exposed brick wall that enhances privacy while creating a welcoming atmosphere. It elegantly merges luxury, sustainability, and natural beauty, embodying modern architecture inspired by tradition. The design reflects a family's connection to their land and sustainable luxury principles. Surrounding lush tropical landscaping features native plants and terracotta vases, fostering a coherent integration with the environment.
Avinya by Architecture Saga
• Year Built: 2024
• Area: 5000 sq. ft.
• Location: Bangalore, Karnataka
Avinya is a three-storey family house designed for four occupants, featuring four bedrooms and two living areas. It prioritises natural light and airflow through vertical stacking, balancing shared and private spaces. The house showcases exposed concrete and warm wood, with private parking at ground level, accessed by steps leading to a veranda that buffers the home from the street.
The Enfold by Studio Biosis
• Year Built: 2024
• Area: 2476 sq. ft.
• Location: Pune, Maharashtra
Situated in a gated community, the site incorporates peaceful, tree-lined roads and is influenced by an existing African tulip tree, shaping both function and aesthetics. The architecture features subtle indents and bold projections that reflect the tree's foliage, while the plan creates an external illusion of confinement paired with expansive interiors to accommodate potential nearby buildings.
The Framescape by The Karaagre Designs
• Year Built: 2025
• Area: 7500 sq. ft.
• Location: Vadodara, Gujarat
This contemporary residence combines grandeur and urbanity with a neutral Shikhara-inspired facade. The entry features a spacious living area in a calming white palette and organic textures. The grandparents' bedroom highlights classic design elements, while a staircase leads to bright children's rooms. The luxury master suite includes a circular bed and a restored chandelier, showcasing craftsmanship and tranquillity throughout the home.
La Casa de Papel by Bhoomija Creations
• Year Built: 2022
• Area: 1000 sq. ft.
• Location: Thrissur, Kerala
This luxury cottage includes metal fencing, a unique entryway, a sea-facing living space, and a deck over a lotus pond. Inside, it features an efficient kitchen, convertible seating, a private bedroom with a balcony, and a bathroom accessed by a spiral staircase, providing a serene escape with premium amenities and views of the Arabian Sea.
The Hybrid Residence by Tropical Axiom
• Year Built: 2024
• Area: 1860 sq. ft.
• Location: Thrissur, Kerala
The residence successfully merges traditional and modern design elements, optimising natural light and airflow despite the narrow site, featuring a mono-pitched roof and a distinctive folded plate metal staircase that contributes to a spacious atmosphere.
Ishaar - the Staycation by Addy’s Studio
• Year Built: 2025
• Area: 1700 sq. ft.
• Location: Vijayawada, Andhra Pradesh
Ishaar offers a staycation experience characterised by elemental brutalism and innovative spatial design. The entrance showcases a Corten steel gate and lime-washed surfaces with a sensory water feature. The design features a sunken lounge and a linear site plan that accommodates an event lawn for 300 guests, harmoniously integrated into the natural landscape.
Ahaladham by Studio Kosha
• Year Built: 2023
• Area: 4500 sq. ft.
• Location: Bangalore, Karnataka
This home showcases open space planning, combining functionality with aesthetics. The exterior blends terracotta and concrete for a tropical modern look. The design enhances openness and natural light, creating an inviting ambience, with a double-height opening connecting all floors and vibrant flooring complementing a neutral palette. The project reflects a commitment to functional, sustainable, and beautiful spaces.
Pulley House by Studio 3Ca
• Year Built: 2024
• Area: 2818 sq. ft.
• Location: Bangalore, Karnataka
A small lot serves as both a car park and a children's play area, linking the building to its surroundings. It includes a central spine, courtyard, and mechanical pulleys for transportation, with a solid RCC frame at the rear and a lighter steel front structure. Half-floor public spaces enhance visual connectivity, while a screen wall ensures privacy and airflow. A light roof and terrace garden create an airy atmosphere through unconventional garden placement.
Alayam by UMAI
• Year Built: 2024
• Area: 3200 sq. ft.
• Location: Bangalore, Karnataka
This four-bedroom home combines modern design with nostalgic elements, featuring a vertical layout and integrated green spaces. It balances emotional warmth and minimalism using materials like exposed brick, raw concrete, and natural Kota stone. An elevated entry with angled steps enhances the transition, while vertical greenery softens the facade.
Porous Adobe by Rahul Pudale Studio
• Year Built: 2024
• Area: 2000 sq. ft.
• Location: Belgaum, Karnataka
The design for a family of four features courtyards that act as light wells, enhancing interaction, natural light, and cross-ventilation. This approach improves environmental performance and aligns aesthetically with nature. A double-height entry court filled with light and greenery, along with a prominent metal staircase, promotes movement and interaction throughout the home.
Pond House by Judson Associates Architects and Interiors
• Year Built: 2024
• Area: 3400 sq. ft.
• Location: Alappuzha, Kerala
Inspired by the "kulakkadavu" concept, a central pond in Kerala fosters family interaction and enhances the landscape while providing moisture and cooling. The eco-friendly home features natural ventilation, a dependable water supply, a rainwater collection system, reservoirs, and a bio-septic system for irrigation, promoting self-sufficiency through aquaponics with fish and vegetable cultivation.
Ishavas by HabitArt Architecture Studio
• Year Built: 2024
• Area: 4500 sq. ft.
• Location: Denkanikotai, Tamil Nadu
Ishavas is a retreat that integrates architecture with nature on a one-acre site, providing expansive views and an indoor-outdoor experience. The design respects the landscape's contours and includes communal areas, a guest suite, and a family lounge with a master suite above. Vertical movement is emphasised, and strategically placed openings enhance the interaction with the surrounding nature.
Manahil by Cognition Design Studio
• Year Built: 2024
• Area: 4500 sq. ft.
• Location: Perinthalmanna, Kerala
This contemporary house was designed to balance openness and privacy, featuring large windows, stone cladding, and a first-floor balcony with scenic views. The inviting atmosphere is complemented by a spacious sit-out area surrounded by greenery, providing access to the formal living area and the main hall.
Debris Block House by CollectiveProject
• Year Built: 2021
• Area: 3000 sq. ft.
• Location: Bangalore, Karnataka
The home design prioritises privacy with extensive landscaping, including a prominent Mango Tree, while adhering to setback regulations. It features a central atrium and a sculptural staircase that enhance family connectivity, linking the music room and office on the second floor. An outdoor dining terrace and large sliding glass panels create a connection to the landscape while maintaining guest privacy through a small entrance bedroom.
Humble Residence by Configoo Spaces
• Year Built: 2024
• Area: 1900 sq. ft.
• Location: Warangal, Telangana
The Residence represents a fusion of love and architectural ambition for its architect, blending with its vernacular setting and modern design. It includes a central living-dining area connecting three bedrooms, a kitchen, and courtyards. Two bedrooms function as self-sufficient suites for visiting adults, ensuring both privacy and a sense of connection.
Into the Wild by Earthscape Studio
• Year Built: 2024
• Area: 1450 sq. ft.
• Location: Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu
The site employs "fold architecture" that emphasises sustainability, using a shell made of 75% natural materials. This design reduces carbon emissions and features traditional Indian materials like thappi and mud plaster for aesthetic appeal and temperature regulation. The surrounding 7½ ft tall greenery not only cools but also provides structural support, resulting in an eco-friendly 2BHK space.
Dhaara Residence by Aanai Design Studio
• Year Built: 2025
• Area: 3250 sq. ft.
• Location: Bangalore, Karnataka
This project focuses on natural light and an open-plan layout, using laterite cladding and yellow Kota stone flooring similar to traditional Kerala homes. Large windows and a design that integrates indoor and outdoor spaces strengthen the connection to nature, enhancing both aesthetic appeal and natural ventilation.
Rooh by Thomas Parambil Architects
• Year Built: 2024
• Area: 10,000 sq. ft.
• Location: Malpe, Karnataka
This home is intentionally oriented along an east-west axis to enhance views and reduce direct sunlight, featuring significant overhangs. It promotes togetherness by connecting bedrooms to communal areas through a serene pool and a multi-functional corridor-verandah-deck. The expansive living, dining, kitchen, and bar areas create a unified space, challenging traditional room divisions.
Nilayam House by V Shah Design Studio
• Year Built: 2024
• Area: 3200 sq. ft.
• Location: Vadodara, Gujarat
Nilayam is a sanctuary that blends timeless elegance with contemporary allure, showcasing craftsmanship and architectural beauty. It features exposed brickwork, a stylish wooden entrance door, and modern art set against fine wooden grains. Full-size windows illuminate the living area with an olive-green couch, while a cosy dining area boasts a wooden and marble dining table, ensuring harmony in design.
Sawantwadi House by Studio Massing
• Year Built: 2024
• Area: 5000 sq. ft.
• Location: Sawantwadi, Maharashtra
This residence exemplifies modern design and environmental awareness, harmonising with its natural surroundings by maintaining mango trees and enhancing ventilation and light. The 3 bedroom house, featuring a sloping terracotta-tiled roof and brick facade, merges local architectural traditions with contemporary design, creating a stylish integration within the lush landscape.
Aroha by Innarch Design Studio
• Year Built: 2024
• Area: 3450 sq. ft.
• Location: Vijayawada, Andhra Pradesh
It is a duplex emphasising intentional design and tranquillity, located on a small urban plot. The minimalist design, influenced by Kerala’s architecture, includes a light-well courtyard for natural light and airflow. The 3-bedroom home features an open-plan layout that connects the living, dining, and kitchen areas, fostering a harmonious atmosphere.
Common Ground Studio by Common Ground Architecture
• Year Built: 2020
• Area: 1277 sq. ft.
• Location: Calicut, Kerala
The firm relocated to a smaller city after eleven years, raising concerns about its welcoming atmosphere. The new office, situated on a 6-cent residential plot in a busy area, emphasises an open, nature-connected design that reduces street noise. Key design goals include maximising natural light and ventilation, minimising the need for air conditioning, and providing flexible workspaces.
Red House by Vishwakarma
• Year Built: 2024
• Area: 2300 sq. ft.
• Location: Kolhapur, Maharashtra
The Red House features bold red stone cladding and a rustic, minimalistic design that emphasises simplicity and harmony. Its cohesive colour palette and attention to detail in furniture and spatial design enhance both functionality and visual appeal, illustrating how minimalism and craftsmanship together create a sophisticated space.
Padvi - the Verandah House by PMA Madhushala
• Year Built: 2023
• Area: 3294 sq. ft.
• Location: Baramati, Maharashtra
The clients promote social equality by supporting migrant families in the sugarcane industry. Paresh focuses on educating underprivileged children, while Samiksha offers counselling for women and participates in social theatre. Inspired by South Africa, they initially planned a community space near the sugar factory but opted for a forested area, leading to the creation of 'Padvi,' a welcoming residential community.
Bellevue - a House in Park by UA Lab
• Year Built: 2024
• Area: 1,02,257 sq. ft.
• Location: Ahmedabad, Gujarat
The project aims to create a versatile "third place" for formal meetings and social activities, designed as a simple cuboidal glass structure on open land. It offers expansive views and diverse uses, with a light edge featuring pergolas and a flat roof that enhances light dynamics and merges indoor with outdoor spaces, fostering a serene atmosphere linked to nature.
Suvadu by D.L.E.A
• Year Built: 2025
• Area: 2640 sq. ft.
• Location: Chennai, Tamil Nadu
The residence, which means "trace" in Tamil, reflects an architectural philosophy focusing on memories and ancestral ties. Located in a crowded area, it provides a tranquil retreat for a 70 year-old matriarch, designed for family gatherings. It emphasises spatial continuity, natural light, and material memory, blending traditional aesthetics with modern comforts for multigenerational living.
Hanchu Mane by From Around Here
• Year Built: 2024
• Area: 2760 sq. ft.
• Location: Bangalore, Karnataka
A couple's home design combines Udupi nostalgia and modern aesthetics, incorporating Mangalore tiles, vibrant courtyards, and wooden elements amid greenery. Following Vastu principles, it features large terraces, a skylight for natural light, and a ground floor designed for social interaction with a cosy living room, multifunctional pooja space, and bright kitchen. Guest accommodations prioritise privacy and accessibility, with fluted glass diffusing light into the courtyard.
Makizham Thottam by Second Ground
• Year Built: 2022
• Area: 2200 sq. ft.
• Location: Udumalpet, Tamil Nadu
The house design in Tamil Nadu's agrarian basin emphasises minimal environmental impact, mainly utilising earth as a building material and limiting steel and cement. It features traditional elements such as thinnai and courtyards, centred around a Makizham tree. The L-shaped layout facilitates the flow of living, dining, and kitchen areas, while three bedrooms are accessible via a back corridor.
K-Home by Cadence Architects
• Year Built: 2024
• Area: 6175 sq. ft.
• Location: Krishnagiri, Tamil Nadu
The building's facade, shaped like a cube with scooped segments, has dynamic openings that provide views of the city and hills, altering its appearance from various angles. The ground-floor living room features a double height, connecting different home levels, complemented by a carefully designed staircase. The facade's articulated openings enhance its visual relationship with the surrounding landscape.
Haritham by The K Company
• Year Built: 2024
• Area: 3400 sq. ft.
• Location: Kozhikode, Kerala
Haritham aims to create a harmonious relationship with nature, reflecting the homeowner's vision for a space that resonates with the sounds of the forest, inspired by cicadas and fields during a traffic delay. The design integrates with existing exotic trees, making the home feel like a natural element of the landscape.
Vadgama’s Residence by J Architects
• Year Built: 2024
• Area: sq. ft.
• Location: Vadodara, Gujarat
The design features a living room, a double-height dining area with a deck, and a master bedroom with a walk-in closet. Notable elements include a terracotta red cube in the master bedroom, checkered flooring on the terrace, and a pergola. The entrance leads to the living room and Pooja room via stairs. Additional features include a multifunctional wooden deck, a guest room, and a kitchen showcasing blue acrylic and veneer accents.
House Neeranjanam by Architecture + Swath
• Year Built: 2025
• Area: 6500 sq. ft.
• Location: Bangalore, Karnataka
It features a clean design adhering to Vastu principles with a north-to-south orientation and a central pathway. The house is organised into public, semi-private, and private zones, enhanced by a central courtyard that connects the living and dining areas to the main bedrooms, and includes a sunken living area reflective of traditional Kerala's dual-courtyard design.
A Dialogue with the Past House by A Threshold
• Year Built: 2024
• Area: 2250 sq. ft.
• Location: Akkalkot, Maharashtra
This house aims to evoke childhood memories while meeting contemporary needs, promoting family interaction through traditional open-air courtyard spaces. Situated in an older neighbourhood suitable for entertaining, it harmonises with Akkalkot's historic character and includes climate-responsive elements such as perforated brick screens and planter buffers to mitigate summer heat and shield crucial areas from direct sunlight.
Residence Panchatattva by Deepak Berthalome Architects
• Year Built: 2023
• Area: 3000 sq. ft.
• Location: Bangalore, Karnataka
The residence comprises two north-facing blocks adhering to Vastushastra principles. The main block features a double-height living area, a living-dining-kitchen space, a master bedroom, a meditation room, and a large garden with a gazebo. The second block includes a two-bedroom unit with a verandah. it uses mud concrete blocks and traditional mud and lime plaster finishes, showcasing a minimalist and contemporary design inspired by 'halli mane' homes.
CEPT University by CCBA Designs
• Year Built: 2023
• Area: 53,852 sq. ft.
• Location: Ahmedabad, Gujarat
CEPT University comprises the Foundation Centre, Lecture Hall, and Kund, promoting connectivity with the School of Architecture. The Foundation Centre, a two-story structure, hosts 300 students in an open-plan design, utilising exposed bricks and concrete, and incorporates elements of traditional Ahmedabad architecture like skylights and frosted glass flooring for enhanced natural lighting.
Temple of Steps by Sameep Padora & Associates
• Year Built: 2019
• Area: 1,08,900 sq. ft.
• Location: Nandyal, Andhra Pradesh
The project focused on designing a temple for Nandyal villages, incorporating socio-cultural and ecological elements. It included a ground recharge pit ('kund') to harvest around 1,370,000 litres of water, modelled after a 10th-century Tirupati structure. The design featured shrines, a Pushkarini, locally sourced black limestone, corbelled profiles, heat-mitigating soil and plants, and access steps to the water.
Urul by Studio Terratects
• Year Built: 2023
• Area: 1600 sq. ft.
• Location: Wayanad, Kerala
The home, designed with environmental respect, features a cantilevered ground floor over ancient riverbeds near Chembra Peak. It has a C-shaped entrance and a master bedroom with circular cutouts for better views and ventilation, enhanced by large glass walls. Built with local materials and traditional methods, the project demonstrates sustainability through the inclusion of local craftsmen and tribes.
Transposed Courtyard House by Studio MSA
• Year Built: 2024
• Area: 2813 sq. ft.
• Location: Goa
Architectural design in residential layouts incorporates off-centred courtyards to enhance the connection between private and public spaces. This project includes a multifunctional courtyard for social interaction, featuring "Sopo," a communal seating that fuses Goan traditions with modern living. The house is oriented on an East-West axis to optimise natural light and ventilation, while maintaining existing trees for shaded comfort.
Vrundavan by DF Architects
• Year Built: 2024
• Area: 11,258 sq. ft.
• Location: Vadodara, Gujarat
Vrundavan combines traditional and modern design with graceful arches and intricate jaliwork, enhanced by innovative elements like circular cutouts. The warm wood interior and bold cabinetry include functional features such as a rotating TV unit and a tranquil balcony, creating a harmonious blend of natural light, greenery, and contemporary elegance for a peaceful atmosphere.
Retreat Home by Neogenesis+Studi0261
• Year Built: 2024
• Area: 47,210 sq. ft.
• Location: Surat, Gujarat
It is a serene retreat that blends rustic charm with modern amenities, perfect for family gatherings and fostering interaction between indoor and outdoor areas. The two-story structure harmonises with its natural surroundings, showcasing a pitched roof, a spacious foyer that opens to a courtyard, and ground-floor Rajula stone rubble masonry, emphasising its aesthetic charm and earthy hues.
The Reaper’s Retreat by UNBOX
• Year Built: 2023
• Area: 3680 sq. ft.
• Location: Vaiyampatti, Tamil Nadu
This farmhouse merges rustic elegance with paddy fields, inspired by Wordsworth’s “Solitary Reaper.” It features a modernised courtyard house design through a 3x3 grid layout reflecting Nalukettu architecture. Key walls define spaces while preserving an open floor plan around a central courtyard, complemented by a roofed corridor that channels rainwater to a bio-pond and harvesting tank, integrating traditional and contemporary elements.
The Arched Office by Terra Firma Architects
• Year Built: 2024
• Area: 4000 sq. ft.
• Location: Ahmedabad, Gujarat
This workspace for a family of chartered accountants features three distinct zones: a public area for reception, an interactive zone with glass-partitioned meeting rooms, and a core zone for employee workspaces designed to optimise natural light. The design incorporates a raw industrial aesthetic with exposed concrete and brick walls, adding warmth and texture to the environment.
Habitat by the Lake by Studio Prakriya
• Year Built: 2024
• Area: 5000 sq. ft.
• Location: Satara, Maharashtra
The residence features an exposed brick facade, central courtyard, and swimming pool, merging historical characteristics with contemporary requirements. It respects the client's ancestral Wada, adapting its robust construction and inward-facing layouts to promote social interaction. Locally sourced materials are employed for thermal mass, contrasting the strong exterior with an open interior.
Bandhan Residential School of Business by Abin Design Studio
• Year Built: 2023
• Area: 1,07,639 sq. ft.
• Location: Bolpur, West Bengal
Micro initiatives at the Bandhan School of Business evolve into enduring assets through innovative traditional practices. The architecture harmonises with the natural environment, offering framed views and featuring individual blocks among trees to enhance natural ventilation and minimize mechanical air conditioning use. The dynamic campus form is further accentuated by the varying heights of green roofs.
The Split House by Collage Architecture Studio
• Year Built: 2024
• Area: 6222 sq. ft.
• Location: Bangalore, Karnataka
This house features an innovative split design that balances openness and privacy, integrating nature while separating public and private spaces. It incorporates existing trees and includes strategic entries for both pedestrians and vehicles, with additional facilities like a parking bay behind a privacy wall and a separate entry for household staff, enhancing functionality and privacy.
The Bridge by Amoeba Design
• Year Built: 2022
• Area: 3600 sq. ft.
• Location: Pune, Maharashtra
The Bridge features a modern rustic style influenced by New York loft apartments, characterised by a double-height brick wall and arched windows. Its common spaces—living room, kitchen, dining area, terrace, and staircase—are uniquely integrated. Key elements include a fluted glass barn door linking the living room to the pastel olive kitchen, and a café area that embodies a Brooklyn vibe, creating an urban oasis rich in vegetation and varied textures.
Vaultz’s Up by Daisaria Associates
• Year Built: 2024
• Area: 1900 sq. ft.
• Location: Mumbai, Maharashtra
It is designed with five grand vaults and features vaulted ceilings complemented by smooth plaster tones. The elegant surroundings are enhanced by vibrant furnishings with luxurious textures. A sculptural FRP curved reception table stands out as a centrepiece, set against an earthy backdrop that provides warmth and dynamic lighting, creating a harmonious blend of modernity and natural beauty.
Trees Sliced Through by Mantharoo Associates
• Year Built: 2022
• Area: 7190 sq. ft.
• Location: Ahmedabad, Gujarat
A recent housing project in Ahmedabad, India's fifth-largest city, has preserved 23 Neem trees on a 1000 sq. m site, amidst a significant vehicle increase that led to a loss of 20 sq. km of green space and reduced greenery to 11 trees per 100 people and 4.66% green cover. This indicates a shift towards greener urban development.
Toy Storey Residence by Wallmakers
• Year Built: 2024
• Area: 3843 sq. ft.
• Location: Vadakkara, Kerala
Plastic accounts for 90% of the $107.4 billion toy market in 2022, with 80% of toys becoming waste due to recycling challenges. A project proposes to build a circular home from discarded toys and old Mangalore tiles, featuring a "House within a house" design that promotes community interaction and private spaces using translucent shoji screens.
Kaloor Residence by VSP Architects
• Year Built: 2024
• Area: 3600 sq. ft.
• Location: Kozhikode, Kerala
The house incorporates three courtyards that blend nature with indoor spaces, promoting a serene lifestyle. It features balconies, corridors, and verandas for family interactions while providing private areas. The preservation of existing trees enhances the harmonious environment, highlighting the themes of freedom and connection to nature.
The Other Side by Architects at Work
• Year Built: 2024
• Area: 14,120 sq. ft.
• Location: Chekhla, Gujarat
The retreat combines existing structures and includes a large courtyard, dining, fitness, and entertainment areas, and a strategically placed temple that captures morning sunlight. Key features are a double-height living room and a circular outdoor seating area. Renovations emphasise details like metal-framed louvred passages, merging old and new materials to foster a serene atmosphere that reflects the client's artistic vision and lifestyle.
The Solheim House by Axiom Design Studio
• Year Built: 2025
• Area: 10,000 sq. ft.
• Location: Noida, Uttar Pradesh
The bungalow showcases modern architecture, harmonising with its urban surroundings. Its southwest orientation includes sliding and folding louvred screens for shading and aesthetics. The earthy colour palette and natural materials contribute to a timeless design, emphasising ventilation and outdoor integration through clean lines. Large glazed openings ensure privacy while allowing light filtration, and concealed LED lighting accentuates architectural features at night, imparting a sculptural quality.
The Library House by Space Architects@ka
• Year Built: 2025
• Area: 2580 sq. ft.
• Location: Gurugram, Haryana
The Library House prioritises simplicity and experiential living, featuring abundant natural light, greenery, and tranquillity. It includes south-facing windows and a grove of six mature trees for shade, with balconies and terraces fostering a connection to nature. A triple-height courtyard organises communal spaces, while a cantilevered library serves as a prominent feature symbolising knowledge and contemplation.
Kavyam by Ikigai Studio
• Year Built: 2024
• Area: sq. ft.
• Location: Pune, Maharashtra
This home combines traditional Indian features with contemporary design, transforming an old structure into a tranquil retreat. The entryway is now a welcoming lobby with a Ganesh idol and colourful wallpaper inspired by the Coromandel Coast. The ground floor, once a Panchakarma treatment centre, has been converted into a comfortable living and dining area, serving as a central space for family gatherings.
RBANMS School by Matthew and Ghosh Architects
• Year Built: 2018
• Area: 1778 sq. ft.
• Location: Bangalore, Karnataka
A new classroom extension at a primary school was transformed into a multifunctional pavilion, incorporating existing mango and jackfruit trees. It features a metal structure, bamboo mats, and an insulated roof for assemblies and meetings, enhancing the school's utility. Landscaping preserved the trees and integrated rainwater harvesting, benefiting the environment and community involvement.
Teacher’s Home by Nestcraft Architecture
• Year Built: 2025
• Area: 2500 sq. ft.
• Location: Kerala
The design creates a supportive environment for educators and their families, emphasising practicality, creativity, and calm. It prioritises openness and natural light to encourage intellectual engagement, and utilises sustainable, affordable materials with personal touches that add warmth and character, reflecting the meaningful psychology of teaching.
The House of Volumes by Modo Designs & Anarr Gunjaria Interiors
• Year Built: 2024
• Area: 10,850 sq. ft.
• Location: Ahmedabad, Gujarat
This residence features a central courtyard for light and ventilation, including a guest area, two bedrooms, a workspace, a gym, and a living/dining area on the ground floor. The upper level comprises three bedrooms, a home theatre, and a lounge with a terrace. The architecture highlights a solid south façade and double-height volume towards the garden, using materials like exposed RCC, white-painted walls, and warm wood panelling.
As the "Hot100-The Hottest MVPs of 2025" reaches to the end, we observe that the most well
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Devangi Shah
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Devangi is a practicing architect, who considers Architecture like a bottomless pit that consistently keeps brimming with a different area of scope it can tackle and get to the bottom of. She likes to question the world around her and induce her creative limits through research and documentation. Her research enthusiast self believes, “Architecture is the art of designing for the present by reflecting upon our past, ensitively keeping in mind our future.”
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