Architectural Digest India


There's never a dull moment in this 10,000-square-foot Mumbai home
A rare challenge offers a rare opportunity to Nina and Tanya Puri of Sanjay Puri Architects, who transformed two stories of Mumbai’s Lodha World One tower into a colourful and cosy multi-generation home.

This fashion designer's 65-year-old home near Fort Kochi celebrates Kerala Modern
Fashion and textile designer Sreejith Jeevan’s home is a study in travel and living in the South of India.

In Bir, Himachal Pradesh, a couple hand-built a mud house that doubles as an art residency
Swati Dhiman and Anil Kumar's hand-built Paarli Dhara near Bir draws on mud, craft, and a lot of patience to rethink what a home in the mountains can be.

A family-owned soap factory in Aurangabad transforms into a contemporary workplace
In this 1,800-square-foot refurbishment, Sakshi Manal of Shared Matter and Viren Tawde of NV Studio use industrial elements, eco-cement and terra-red thresholds to shape a workplace for the family’s third generation.

7 beautiful 200-year-old homes in India that will transport you to a different time
The youngest of these homes is 180 years old, while the oldest is 350. They stand as tangible reminders of a different era.
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Celebrity
Inside 5 celebrity homes where antique furniture and vintage textiles steal the show
From Aditi Rao Hydari's deeply storied home to Sonam Kapoor's maximalist Mumbai home, here are our favourite celebrity homes that feature vintage design.
By AD Staff

Retail
8 new fashion stores in India where architecture is part of the experience
With layered material palettes and interiors inspired by craft, these new fashion stores in India invite visitors to step inside a designer’s imagination.
By Adarsh Soni

Homes
10 most read (and most beautiful) homes in October in AD India
From explorations of India Modern to creating climate sensitive architecture, here are the most beautiful homes featured in AD this month.
By Khushi Sheth
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Homes

Homes
10 most read (and most beautiful) homes in October in AD India
From explorations of India Modern to creating climate sensitive architecture, here are the most beautiful homes featured in AD this month.

Homes
A sweeping Corten-steel staircase anchors this 3,600-square-foot Guwahati home
Logic Design + Build transforms two bare, unconnected floorplates into a Guwahati home layered with classical references and deeply personal details.

Homes
Inside 7 expansive Mumbai homes over 10,000 square feet
In a city where every inch comes at a premium, these Mumbai homes over 10,000 square feet redefine luxury.

Homes
Inside a well-ventilated Bhuj home designed to stay naturally cool in 40°C summer heat
Hiten Kakadiya of Aayam Architects takes soil seriously. Using rammed earth walls, this two-level weekend home in Bhuj, Gujarat, celebrates vernacular techniques in its construction.

Homes
In this Vadodara home, the terrace is transformed from storage to a light-filled floor
EKA Collective transforms an underused terrace in this Vadodara home into a space designed to change with the family.

Homes
6 India modern homes that pay homage to the past while being rooted in the present
From a fashion designer's vision of ‘Kerala Modern’ to an apartment built around ancestral rituals, here are some of our favourite India modern homes.

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.
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Celebrity
Inside 5 celebrity homes where antique furniture and vintage textiles steal the show
From Aditi Rao Hydari's deeply storied home to Sonam Kapoor's maximalist Mumbai home, here are our favourite celebrity homes that feature vintage design.

Retail
8 new fashion stores in India where architecture is part of the experience
With layered material palettes and interiors inspired by craft, these new fashion stores in India invite visitors to step inside a designer’s imagination.

Kitchen
7 striking open kitchen design ideas loved by AD Editors
Discover open kitchen design ideas from homes that bring the kitchen into the heart of everyday living.
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Lifestyle
5 best cities to live in India which have the lowest AQI
These cities take a sustainable approach to lifestyle and development, allowing clean air and great quality of life.

Retail
Seletti, Taschen, Missoni and more: collectible design now at Galeries Lafayette Mumbai
The luxury department store’s first Home Edit is here, pre the annual festivities.

Style
Designer Rajesh Pratap Singh's debut home line is meant for devotees of understated luxury
Spanning linens to chandeliers, PRATAP HOME, the designer’s expansion into interiors will beckon to those who recognise the quiet appeal of his brand.
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39 wall decor ideas for a refreshing home transformation
These simple decorative touches will bring your empty walls to life.

9 'good weird' paint colours approved by designers
From Bamboozle to Little Black Dress, here are the unusual colours experts say have had the biggest impact on their interior design projects.
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5 terrace garden ideas to inspire your next home makeover
From minimalistic wooden garden decor to sleek rooftop bars, consider these terrace garden ideas to revamp outdoor nooks in your home.

6 unusual and original bathroom design ideas for small homes
It’s not always easy to fit a bathroom into a small space, but these architects’ designs can provide inspiration.
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47 desk organisation ideas to create your happy 'work space'
Hide tangled cables, organize scattered paper, and make your home office an island of productivity.

Maharaja Sawai Padmanabh Singh takes AD through unseen parts of the Jaipur City Palace
Maharaja Sawai Padmanabh Singh, the head of the Jaipur royal family known to friends and family as "Pacho", leads us through unseen parts of the royal City Palace complex—stepwells, terraces, havelis rich with the patina of age and time— and lays before us his ambitious project of revival.

Art
Pavitra Rajaram on Tamil Nadu’s Ayyanar horses and bringing different ways of making together
The creative director of Nilaya Anthology takes us into the world of master craftsman Palanisamy and his monumental terracotta horses, as part of her journey towards exploring modern expressions of this ancient art form through an evocative collection of ‘clay guardians’ created in collaboration with contemporary ceramicist, Adil Writer.

Art
KAASH in Bangalore hosts a rare exhibition of works by Japanese weaver Chiaki Maki
KAASH opens its doors to a rare exhibition of works by Dehradun-based textile artist Chiaki Maki created at her studio Ganga Maki set in the Himalayas.

Art
The Sā Biennale brought art into the vast landscapes of Ladakh
Architect and curator Vishal K Dar reflects on the inaugural Sā Biennale in Ladakh, sharing a personal account of his experience curating the landmark art event.

Art
An architect's search for a modern Sri Lankan identity, at the Saskia Fernando Gallery
Colombo-based Ajantha Ranaweera draws on Sri Lankan architecture and the ancient Rasa Theory to take on themes of decolonisation, caste politics and identity.

Art
Mahatma Gandhi's handwritten notes to a friend sell for a record-breaking INR 16.20 crores
Setting a world record for an Indian historical document, A Thought for the Day, a collection of 688 dated reflections written by Mahatma Gandhi for Anand T Hingorani, was auctioned by Saffronart for INR 16.20 crores.

Art
A contemporary art exhibition comes to life in a 17th-century structure in Leh
‘The Time is Never Ripe’ showcased at the UNESCO-recognised Ladakh Arts and Media Organisation centre, juxtaposes the old and new in a poignant manner.

This Bengaluru home is a magnificent Mexican daydream
Soul Space Design Studio drew inspiration from the country’s rich vibrancy to craft a home bursting with colour, warmth, and character.

AD visits Devi Seetharam at her Bengaluru studio to reflect on gender and public spaces
Devi Seetharam unravels the complexities of gender, belonging, and femininity through her meticulous methodology of image making.

This nostalgic Kerala home was built around a beautiful traditional courtyard
Designed by Temple Town, this Kerala home in Thrissur is replete with antiques like 200-year-old windows, consoles crafted from reclaimed ceiling wood, and more.

This weekend home in Pawna is the perfect winter escape, perched atop a hill
Spread across 12,000 square feet, this Texan-style weekend home in Pawna by NACL Studio blends rustic charm with modern sophistication, creating the perfect family retreat.

This luminous home in Kottayam, Kerala cleverly deceives the sun
With sloping roofs, jali walls and wide-open courtyards, this home in Kottayam by Thomas Parambil Architects and Reuben John Joseph doffs its hat to the vernacular while embracing contemporary living.
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This farmhouse in Tamil Nadu’s Rajapalayam is a labour of love by three generations
The weekend home by The Design Room, located on a 17-acre coconut farm, harks to the past, present and future.
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Inside Madhuri Dixit’s Mumbai home where M. F. Husain’s exquisite art takes centre stage
Actor Madhuri Dixit and Dr Shriram Madhav Nene’s sea-facing apartment in Mumbai is a centered union between art and technology, designed by Apoorva Shroff of Lyth Design.