Architecture & Design
Byculla’s Dr. Bhau Daji Lad Museum reopens after a two-year-long restoration project
The 19th-century Victorian structure gets a charming facelift, helmed by Tasneem Zakaria Mehta in collaboration with AD100 architect Vikas Dilawari.
Why do we love ruins? Experts dissect the appeal of lost cities like Hampi
Is it that we just love decay and destruction, or do architectural ruins like Hampi teach us more than we realise?
8 most beautiful churches from the Arab world, from Cairo to Abu Dhabi
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.
This 54,000-square-foot confectionery workshop in Jammu & Kashmir is timeless and tranquil
Designed by Windows to Vernacular, the buildings of Prem Sweets' workshop in Jammu & Kashmir are shining examples of regional design.
Meet Malene Bach, the colourist behind many interesting architectural projects in India
Malene Bach’s practice is centred on the concept of Gesamtkunstwerk—a total work of art, AD visits her studio in Denmark to understand her creative process.
This Mumbai skyscraper by Malik Architecture lends a human touch to apartment living
The building reworks mashrabiya screens, verandas and courtyards to give residents the perfect balance of openness and privacy.
Ahmedabad University’s new Student Centre is designed to spur social interactions
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.
This Pune design studio marries art, food, music, and mindful living experiences
Designed by architect Girish Doshi, SÃR, Nikita Bhate's design studio, features interconnected spaces, courtyards, terraces, and a versatile amphitheatre.
As Invisible Collection comes to India, the founders share their journey into the country
With galley-showrooms in various cities across the world, Invisible Collection is all set to to make their foray into the Indian market.
Phantom Hands produces reissues of Geoffrey Bawa’s highly contextual furniture
Aparna Rao, co-founder of Phantom Hands, delicately recreates some of Geoffrey Bawa's most iconic furniture pieces.