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The Hanut Singh jewellery line is forever inspired by the timeless art deco style
Hanut Singh writes about his love affair with art deco, and with it being the inspiration for his jewellery.
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3 stunning new lighting designs by Indian brands that should be on your wishlist
Here's our selection of statement lighting designs by that can infuse any room with a sense of elegance, playfulness, and personality.
This 60,000-square-foot antique furniture store is Byculla's best kept secret
At The Great Eastern Home in Byculla, Mumbai, rare art deco finds from Europe, India, and the far east sit alongside pieces from its new Post Deco range.
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Type designer Tanya George looks at the art deco in Mumbai’s signs and fonts
We catch up with type designer Tanya George as she looks at Mumbai through its signs and fonts, and her special affection for the flourishes of art deco.
Atul Kumar, founder of the Art Deco Mumbai Trust, on documenting the city's design heritage
Pooja Vir of Pictor Publishing speaks with Atul Kumar, founder, Art Deco Mumbai Trust, delving into his love and dedication for preserving Mumbai’s art deco heritage.
These AD List design studios are shaping emotionally intelligent spaces in India
From tactile storytelling to spatial intuition, these studios are redefining what it means to design with emotional depth
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Explore the AD Design Show 2024 | AD India
The AD Design Show 2024 brought the design community together at Dome SVP Stadium, Worli, Mumbai, for three days of creativity and craftsmanship. Komal Sharma, Head of Editorial Content at AD India, inaugurated the event with an inspiring speech, followed by the unveiling of Assemblage n.51, a stunning central installation by Eugenio Rossi and Yaazd Contractor of The Back Studio, produced by Splendour Living. The installation highlighted the aesthetic and functional beauty of hardware against Mumbai’s evolving skyline. Key highlights included AD Discoveries, a curated showcase of over 40 exceptional brands, the unveiling of the AD List, and Power Talks by design leaders like Abha Narain Lambah and Chitra Vishwanath. Guided walkthroughs, exclusive gatherings at the AD Lounge, and the presentation of the AD X JSW Prize for Contemporary Craftsmanship to Priyanka Narula of The Wicker Story added to the vibrant atmosphere. With partners like Artize, Bombay Sapphire Creative Lab, JSW, and BMW India, the event celebrated innovation and Indian craftsmanship at its finest.Inside the Balasaheb Thackeray National Memorial | AD Visits
In front of Mumbai’s historic Mayor’s Bungalow, a subterranean memorial has quietly taken shape—bridging past and present through architecture that respects both history and the land. Every tree has been preserved, including an ancient one that rises through the Bangalore-tiled roof of the administration offices, seamlessly blending nature with design. Conceptualised and designed by AD100 Abha Narain Lambah, this space honours Balasaheb Thackeray’s artistic legacy while creating room for reflection and community. AD presents an exclusive first look, led by none other than Aditya Thackeray.Inside Sonam Kapoor’s Stunning Mumbai Home | AD India
Sonam Kapoor’s Mumbai home is a magnificent layering of Tanjore paintings, Naga panels, Rajasthani jalis, zardozi embroideries and beyond. Along with AD100 designer Kavita Singh, she composes a love song to the decorative arts of India. Director/Editor: Piya Pahwa DOP: Chirag Sadhnani Producer: Harshita Nayyar Styling: Nikhil Mansata Creative Direction: Dhun Cordo and Nikhil Mansata Interior Styling: Samir Wadekar Fashion Assistant: Roshni Sukhlecha Hair: Hiral Bhatia Make-up: Namrata Soni Florals: Manisha PamnaniHushnohana: winner of AD x JSW Prize for Contemporary Craftsmanship 2023
Hushnohana: winner of AD x JSW Prize for Contemporary Craftsmanship 2023Actor Jaaved Jaaferi’s Mediterranean Inspired Mumbai Home
Jaaved's recent move to Bandra is inspired by sentimental reverence, not just for the coastal suburb but also for his two elder children, Meezaan and Alaviaa. He says, “Earlier my problem with Bandra was that, with the amount of construction everywhere, buildings are situated amusingly close together where you can open the door and ask for a cup of sugar. But when I saw this place I just fell in love’’. After hours of discussion and brainstorming, his succinct brief to Kush Bhayani of KULx Studio was to create a space with minimal sophistication. “Warm, natural, eclectic.’’ And so, Kush designed a home that hangs heavy with history…a mature, expansive twin of his family home with Mediterranean design ethos. Directed by: Piya Pahwa Produced by: Talib Chitalwala and Nidhi Panicker Videography: Rohit Mendiratta (@thematterstudio_) Words: Harleen KalsiExplore the AD Design Show 2023 | AD India
The AD Design Show 2023 opened with a bang as patrons of the art and design community gathered at Jio World Convention Centre in Mumbai. Komal Sharma, the head of editorial content at AD, regaled everyone with a welcome speech, and inaugurated the AD Design Show 2023 with the unveiling of Shankha. This brass installation by artist Shilo Shiv Suleman was a feminine take on the otherwise masculine architectural structures, and showcased a cowrie shell in all its glory. Followed by a garment presentation ‘AGAMA’ by Sanjay Garg, founder of Raw Mango. Paying an ode to India’s textile heritage, especially kantha, the collection showcased sarees, jackets, skirts and more in mashru. The periphery of the AD Lounge became a makeshift ramp as models strutted away wearing these regal apparels. A key highlight of the event was the reimagined Lal Dera, or red tent, designed with a contemporary perspective by Sameep Padora of the architectural firm sP+a. Here’s a recap of those three fabulous days.Exclusive: AD visits the world of Heeramandi, Sanjay Leela Bhansali's biggest set production
Sanjay Leela Bhansali's new Netflix series Heeramandi's spectacular set interprets a magnificent world where dance, poetry, fine arts, weaving, and jewellery-making are nurtured and a time when great artists moved freely, without any barriers. Bhansali’s earlier films Devdas (2002), Bajirao Mastani (2015) and Padmaavat (2018) were all grand, but Heeramandi is grander. It’s a brilliant spectacle, which beats them all in not just scale but also art and architecture. For seven months straight, 700 craftsmen worked at Mumbai’s Film City to erect the set on about 60,000 wooden planks and metal frames. DOP: Mahesh Limaye Visuals editor: Harshita Nayyar Edited by: Shiv KhandelwalInside Sonam Kapoor Ahuja's Stunning London Home & Studio
Sonam Kapoor Ahuja gives AD India a tour of her London home and studio.Inside Ananya Panday's First Home in Mumbai Designed by Gauri Khan | AD India
With plenty of natural light, indoor plants and a controlled colour palette, Ananya Panday’s 1,100-square-foot apartment has been designed by Gauri Khan as a light and breezy space— one that feels very calming!Step inside this Mumbai home designed by Ashiesh Shah | AD India
The apartment, the home of a self-made billionaire and his wife, is located in a new building on Altamount Road, aptly known as Mumbai’s Billionaires’ Row. Inside, quiet luxury rules. The various wall treatments that Shah has employed throughout the space, which include parchment, embroidery, marble and wood, are part of his mission to bring warmth and character to what was essentially a vast and featureless empty shell, with full-height metal-framed windows, sharp corners and a rectangular floor plan. He countered this by creating a series of curved walls and screens, to “break free from the boxiness of the rooms”; a device which not only brings much-needed softness and flow, but also serves to subtly separate the rooms and delineate the public areas from the private spaces beyond.
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A century-old mill in Coimbatore gets a second life as a cultural landmark
Conceived by Studio Lotus, this visionary redevelopment project transformed Lakshmi Mills into a vibrant public precinct—one that honours its past while building a more human-centric future.
This building in Surat is a reflection of Sri Aurobindo and The Mother’s life philosophy
Sri Aurobindo Integral Life Center in Surat is a sanctuary with a soul, designed as a new addition to the Auro University campus by architect Mona Doctor-Pingel.
Indian Premier League 2025: Here's a look at the architectural soul of 10 home stadiums
Ten teams, ten cities, ten stadiums—this is how architecture and design shapes the spirit and spectacle of the Indian Premier League.
7 sustainable architecture insights for India from BIG's iconic projects
Kai-Uwe Bergmann, partner at Bjarke Ingels Group (BIG), speaks to AD India about BIG’s idea of sustainability and how they relate to the Indian architectural landscape.
Relive moments of history through some of the oldest buildings in India
An archival mood board of Renaissance, Baroque, Gothic, and Byzantine architectural styles, some of the oldest buildings in India have a story to tell.
21 most beautiful mosques in the world
Join this journey to Iran and Malaysia, to China and Egypt, as we visit 21 stunning mosques that reflect the astounding diversity of Islamic architectural styles found around the world.
6 most futuristic cities in the world (including one master city in Gujarat, India)
Proposed across continents, these cities show what our world could look like in 50 years.
Mumbai's Bhikha Behram well, more than just a sacred site for Zoroastrians, celebrates its 300th year
The Bhikha Behram Well in Churchgate, Mumbai is an unassuming relic. This Parsi New Year marks the well's 300th anniversary. Here's an insight into the well's history and recent restoration by AD100 architect Kirtida Unwalla.
AD100 architects Mathew & Ghosh restore RBANM's high school campus in Bengaluru
The restoration of the RBANM's high school campus features arched colonnades, hand-chiselled stone slabs, Madras terrace roofs, and more.
A lunar inspiration takes form in this modular seating system by Minotti
Minotti’s Supermoon seating system gets a curvy update from interior designer Giampiero Tagliaferri.