Shrikant Sathe, architect and son of the firm’s founding partner, shares insights into Master, Sathe & Bhuta, the first all-Indian led architectural firm.
Gallery
Apr 23, 2024
Rajkamal Building, Wadala. Rajkamal in Wadala is an example of a stripped down version of suburban Deco, with box windows in the corners and angular balconies.
Apr 23, 2024
Its Deco character also comes through from the entrance - with stucco bands above the canopy, geometric metal grilles, and an angular corner building form.
Apr 23, 2024
With Wadala being rampantly developed in the early decades of the 20th century, it coincided with the emergence of Deco, and continued to patronise the style through the 1950s and 60s.
Apr 23, 2024
In Art Deco’s later stage, its typical influences faded and mixed with a more functional aesthetic, devoid of curves or continuous eyebrows.
Apr 13, 2024
Harismriti, Borivali. An unfortunate case of how a building can be abused and mistreated over time.
Apr 13, 2024
Harismriti, which would have once looked wonderfully quaint and homely, today lies in a neglected compound in Borivali.
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
The ‘Storey’ that Changed the Skyline of Mumbai
The untold story of the additional ‘storey’ – an account of the regulations and trends that allowed the floor additions now seen on Mumbai’s Art Deco buildings.
MUMBAI'S ART DECO
Architects and Firms That Built Modern Bombay – An Exhibition by Art Deco Mumbai Trust
Glimpses into a one-of-kind exhibition on the 'Architects and Firms That Built Modern Bombay', by Art Deco Mumbai Trust
CONSERVATION EFFORTS
Repair & Restore Your Art Deco Buildings
If you have an Art Deco building in need of repair and restoration, we would be happy to help.
MUMBAI'S ART DECO
Affluence, Aspiration and Art Deco in Salsette: The Story of Bombay's Once Northern Neighbour
Explore how Bombay’s Art Deco took on diverse expressions as it travelled northwards into the suburbs.
Blog
Your Daily dose of art deco inspiration
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 it may be headed in the digital age.
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
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.