Is Marine Drive being reimagined?
Gallery
Jul 24, 2025
In the saga of Mumbai's relentless redevelopment, a single image from Girgaon tells a story. Here, a classic creme and red facade stands in quiet defiance against a rising tide of towers, in stark contrast to the emerging, haphazard structures around it.
Jul 24, 2025
This isn't just about old versus new; it's a pressing question on the very soul of our city. As historic neighborhoods are consumed by concrete ambitions, are we losing more than just buildings?
Jul 24, 2025
Are we sacrificing the unique character, the lived histories, and the very essence that makes Mumbai, Mumbai?
Jul 24, 2025
In exchange for a skyline increasingly defined by homogenous verticality, erasing the vernacular architectural fabric and spatial identity unique to Mumbai. This photograph isn't merely a snapshot.
Jul 04, 2025
Cantonese immigrants began arriving in Bombay in the 1800s, with many working on ships and in dockyards. By the early 20th century, Mazgaon had its own Chinatown, with the Kwan Kung Temple on Nawab Tank Road as one of its lasting remnants.
Jul 04, 2025
Najoo Mansion stands as a testament to Mumbai’s rich history of migration. It stands out for what appears to be a blend of Chinese inspired ornamentation in Art Deco. The warm-toned façade is anchored in red, often associated with prosperity in Chinese culture.
Inventory
An inventory of Art Deco buildings with an interactive map showing you where they are located. Explore neighbourhoods, buildings, features and elements.
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CONSERVATION EFFORTS
The Heritage List of Graded Buildings in Mumbai
The list of Mumbai's graded heritage buildings – consolidated, simplified and all in one place.
CONSERVATION EFFORTS
Repair & Restoration of Green Fields, Oval Maidan: A Condition Assessment
A technical assessment of Green Fields, Oval Maidan, conducted to develop a guideline for its repair and restoration.
MUMBAI'S ART DECO
An Unprecedented Merger that Reoriented India’s Cement Industry: The Story of ACC Ltd.
How a revolutionary building material of the modern era transformed Bombay’s cityscape.
DECO DECODED
The Art Deco Centenary – 1925-2025
Join us in this ode to the design style that changed the aesthetic trajectory of the modern world.
Blog
Your Daily dose of art deco inspiration
Tales from the Office of Master, Sathe & Bhuta
Shrikant Sathe, architect and son of the firm’s founding partner, shares insights into Master, Sathe & Bhuta, the first all-Indian led architectural firm.
Know Your Type – A Conversation with Typographer Tanya George
Typographer Tanya George talks about ways of seeing typefaces around us, the history of this art and where
Shanta's Shivaji Park
Through her lived experiences and a lifelong study of the city’s cultural history, Shanta Gokhale explains what makes this Deco neighbourhood special.
Picture Abhi Baaki Hai: Bombay Velvet’s Deco Dream Team
In conversation with Sonal Sawant and Dhara Jain, Production Designer and Asst. Production Designer of Bombay Velvet