Through her lived experiences and a lifelong study of the city’s cultural history, Shanta Gokhale explains what makes this Deco neighbourhood special.
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Jun 29, 2022
Shanti Kunj, Malad.
Scouting for Art Deco buildings in the suburbs, we came across this beautiful, somewhat neglected, hidden gem in Malad, first showcased by @beyond_heritage.
Image 01: Using our imagination and a close examination of the building, we have tried to envision how Shanti Kunj would have looked in its heyday, through this digital recreation. Zoom in to see the details!
Jun 29, 2022
Shanti Kunj, Malad.
Scouting for Art Deco buildings in the suburbs, we came across this beautiful, somewhat neglected, hidden gem in Malad, first showcased by @beyond_heritage.
Image 02: The dominant feature of this building is the central shaft with a continuous jaali running along its full height. This turret is topped with a circular canopy and a crown lined with square cutouts all around.
Jun 29, 2022
Shanti Kunj, Malad.
Scouting for Art Deco buildings in the suburbs, we came across this beautiful, somewhat neglected, hidden gem in Malad, first showcased by @beyond_heritage.
Image 03: The front facade of the building is strewn with rich concrete jaalis decorating the entire facade. The structure is deceptively symmetrical with a little offset on the right wing.
Jun 29, 2022
Shanti Kunj, Malad.
Scouting for Art Deco buildings in the suburbs, we came across this beautiful, somewhat neglected, hidden gem in Malad, first showcased by @beyond_heritage. Image 04: The canopy around the turret is supported by circular, cloud-like brackets. Also, the weathered paint gives a clue of what the colour of the building might have been.
Jun 29, 2022
Shanti Kunj, Malad.
Scouting for Art Deco buildings in the suburbs, we came across this beautiful, somewhat neglected, hidden gem in Malad, first showcased by @beyond_heritage.
Image 05: The jaali-work, railings and eyebrows continue to run around the corner of the building, along the wrap-around balcony before terminating at what seems to be an extension of the building.
Jun 14, 2022
#DecoDeconstructed with Soona Mahal, Marine Drive. Soona Mahal’s vertical banding aren’t the garden variety type and not even a discerning eye can make out the details shown here. These strong lines run your eyes upwards. Because these are topped off with a ziggurat, the lines end up exaggerating the notion of ascent.
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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MUMBAI'S ART DECO
Mumbai’s Deco Colours and the Companies Who Created Them: An Examination of Print Ads from 1930s-50sAs much as these companies painted the buildings of the time, their print campaigns also paint a picture of the times.
MUMBAI'S ART DECO
Princely States and the Emergence of Art Deco in BombayRead about the lesser known history of royal patronage in Mumbai's Art Deco, and the far-reaching impact of this modern aesthetic.
MUMBAI'S ART DECO
The Modern Bathroom and the Home - A Story of Style, Aspiration and Social MobilityThe story of the long journey of the bathroom’s emergence in our lives, and its contentious entry into the boundaries of India’s modern homes.
MUMBAI'S ART DECO
Movies, Cabarets, a Ladies Band – Eros Theatre and the Recreational Promise of 20th Century BombayMovies, an open-air restaurant, and an all-female live band, only at Eros Theatre – how this Art Deco picture palace influenced Bombay's public culture.
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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
In candid conversation with Abha N. Lambah: Part 2
Abha N. Lambah shares her perspective on conservation and the state of architecture colleges in India.
In candid conversation with Abha N. Lambah: Part 1
Conservation Architect, Abha N. Lambah speaks about her journey to Bombay and the city's 2018 UNESCO World Heritage Site inscription.
An Odyssey of Self-Discovery
In conversation with Bharatnatyam dancer and business woman Priti Warrier. Exploring expressions and harmony between the two art forms, Bharatnatyam and Art Deco.