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Design Mumbai in Review
The inaugural edition of Design Mumbai aimed to capture the creative energy and consumer power of the world’s fifth biggest economy, bringing international and Indian brands and designers together for India’s first international contemporary design show
Tactility Abounds in this Mumbai Apartment
Krishna Mistry and Anand Jariwala, principal architects of Gujarat-based Dot, have created a tranquil home from a high-rise apartment in Mumbai
Kaviar:collaborative Creates a Cafe in Mumbai Celebrating Affogato
In Mumbai’s Bandra, local architecture studio kaviar:collaborative designed a cafe disguised as a subterranean art gallery
A Mediterranean-Inspired Home in Mumbai
Local firm Studio Hasta designed this family home in Mumbai’s Malabar Hill with an organic, coastal aesthetic. Here studio founder Nishil Shah shares more about the project
An Art Deco Home Designed for Hosting
In Mumbai’s Malabar Hill, emerging local studio kaviar:collaborative designed this Art Deco-inspired apartment to reflect its owners’ outgoing personalities and love for hosting
A Desert-Inspired Home in the Mangroves
With sandy palettes and a minimalist design ethos, this Mumbai apartment by Studio Nishita Kamdar is a stark antithesis to its lush surroundings
A Celestial Apartment in the City
This Mumbai home by White Luxury Studio is inspired by the moon and all its phases
A Century-Old Antique Store Gets a Modern Update
To celebrate its 100th anniversary, Phillips Antiques called on TCG Studio to renovate its Indo-Gothic heritage building. Here TCG founders Sanna Daya Hasan and Ashni Tapuriah Shah tell us more about the project
An Eclectic Duplex in the Heart of Mumbai
Local firm Hiral Jobalia Studio paired sleek fixtures and plush materials with vibrant art and designer pieces to meet this family’s brief for ‘a modern space with a touch of luxury’. Here architect Hiral Jobalia shares more about the project
Joshi House is a Rajasthani Escape in Bandra
In new restaurant Joshi House, architect Ashiesh Shah evokes Jaipur’s havelis and pays homage to Rajasthani architecture and crafts
A Down to Earth Showroom
At the JB Glass WALTZ Experience Center in Mumbai, Studio Nishita Kamdar has created a dynamic Zen garden-inspired showroom, where guests can meander through a sequence of the brand’s doors and partition systems. We spoke to architect Nishita Kamdar to find out more
An Apartment with a Simple and Sophisticated Approach
Using monochrome tones and uncluttered surfaces, Indian firm ns*a Architecture and Interiors has transformed this Mumbai apartment into a comfortable space for easy living. Here Neesha Alwani and Shruti Jalan share more about how they used balance and harmony as a key driver
Arches Define This Family Apartment
In this Mumbai home, realised by local firm ns*a Architecture and Interiors, arches define a series of elegant spaces designed to reflect the family’s lifestyle and interests. Here studio founders Neesha Alwani and Shruti Jalan share more about the project
Celebrating the Tension Between Raw and Refined
From the founders of Mumbai fine dining restaurant Masque, the new 12-seater Masque Lab is an open kitchen concept in a raw, natural space designed by Nikita Pai to reflect the essence of the brand
Eye in the Sky is a Serene City Apartment
Ali Baldiwala of Baldiwala Edge designed this Mumbai apartment as a clean-lined yet characterful space, defined by a monochromatic palette upon which he’s layered accent pieces and various shades of blue that echo the 360-degree city views
Arpita Mehta’s First Flagship Opens in Mumbai
Blush tones, wood, concrete, brass and lush textiles combine in fashion designer Arpita Mehta’s first brick-and-mortar store, designed by Ravi Vazirani and outfitted entirely in custom-designed furniture
Organic Food & Forms at Sequel BKC
Organic farm-to-table restaurant Sequel’s new Mumbai location was designed by architect Ashiesh Shah to be a raw yet refined space that celebrates Indian craft with handmade finishes and materials
This Mumbai Home Tells a Layered Story
Rich textures, muted tones and a charming mix of old and new characterise this Mumbai apartment by Ravi Vazirani
A Seaside Apartment Inspired by Wabi-Sabi
In the heart of Mumbai, nestled between lush green trees and overlooking the ocean, this apartment has a natural, tactile and pared-down aesthetic that seamlessly blends indoors and out
Homme Haus by Studio Nishita Kamdar
Architect Nishita Kamdar and her multidisciplinary team created this take on small, affordable homes in Mumbai. In this bachelor pad, glass partitions replace solid walls, and materials and colours are repeated to create continuity — all with the intention of maximising the sense of spaciousness. Here the architect shares how she and her team used a four-pronged approach that involved intelligent design strategies and pared-back design elements