An interview with Vikram Kamdar, uncovering the story of his family's renowned furniture business.
Gallery
Jun 24, 2026
Designed in the Deco style and located in Worli’s former industrial precinct, the National Bicycle Corporation of India Limited (NBCIL) was established by the Birla Group to manufacture bicycles and bicycle parts, with an installed capacity of 5,44,000 bicycles.
Jun 24, 2026
The building aptly sits on the Hind Cycle Marg, with a streamlining facade attached to a staircase tower, both sporting geometric metal grilles.
Jun 24, 2026
Following sustained losses, the company was taken over by the Government in 1974 and nationalised in 1980, with ownership subsequently transferred to the Government of India. Its premises, spread across four acres of mill land, were leased to NBCIL for 999 years. However, operations ceased in 2001.
Jun 24, 2026
This Deco structure remains still in time, not falling due to demolition but also not saved for its modern heritage - simply standing in a transient state.
May 19, 2026
Tucked within the residential fabric of Nana Chowk, the majestic, streetcorner-facing Ness Baug and its Annexe stand as early examples of Bombay’s evolving apartment architecture.
May 19, 2026
The ensemble was built for the Dinshaw Maneckji Petit Trust, reflecting a transition in housing for the city’s working and middle-class communities.
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 Repair and Restoration of the G.J. Rassiwalla Rope Factory Shopfront
An account of the Restoration of the historic Rassiwalla shopfront in Maskati house, detailing the cost-effective interventions that helped refresh the appearance of this iconic business,
MUMBAI'S ART DECO
Bharatmata and Liberty Cinemas: A Future for Mumbai’s Modern Heritage?
A study of the survival and legacy of single screen cinemas, through the lens of the Bharatmata and Liberty theatres.
CONSERVATION EFFORTS
Youth Outreach Programme
Our outreach creates a unique experience for children who learn by physically engaging with Deco buildings and then express their learning through visual art.
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.
Blog
Your Daily dose of art deco inspiration
Marine Drive and the Void of the Back Bay – A Conversation with Rahul Mehrotra
Is Marine Drive being reimagined?
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.