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A new cafe in Ahmedabad, designed like an industrial loft, promises a welcoming experience
This modern, industrial cafe in Ahmedabad by Mudra Design Studio serves coffee with a side of upcycled goodness.
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Zoya House’s newest diamond boutique in Kala Ghoda is a celebration of ethereal femininity
Designed as a ‘Gallery of Wearable Art’ in Mumbai’s Kala Ghoda precinct, Zoya House’s newest outpost offers an immersive experience into the world of diamonds.
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A 1950s bungalow in Chennai gets a loving restoration to reclaim its original charm
Architect Amrita Thomas transforms a 1950s bungalow in Chennai, blending its colonial charm with modern functionality while preserving its treasured heirlooms. The home, renovated thrice, now stands as a testament to the enduring beauty of South Indian craftsmanship and the memories woven into its walls.
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Anvaya: A new boutique property in Delhi that's a sanctuary of simple living
The sculptural façade of Anvaya, a new boutique property in New Delhi designed by Vishal K. Dar, is only the beginning of its many secret delights.
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A restored haveli in old Delhi aims to revive the culture of courtyard baithaks
Atul Khanna worked closely with conservation architects Bhawna Dandona and Aishwarya Tipnis to revive the haveli in the heart of old Delhi, which is now known as Kathika Cultural Centre.
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A couple tied the knot at Geoffrey Bawa’s Lunuganga — and it's a dreamy tropical union
In September 2023, physicians Bhavana Chowdary and Rithin Punjala decided to celebrate their union at Geoffrey Bawa’s iconic Sri Lankan country home, Lunuganga.
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The glorious revival of the 165-year-old Afghan Church in Colaba
A two-year restoration by the World Monuments Fund India, helmed by AD100 architect Kirtida Unwalla, gave Mumbai's Afghan Church a monumental revival.
#ADVisits: On the sets of Heeramandi with Sanjay Leela Bhansali
Sanjay Leela Bhansali's new Netflix series Heeramandi's spectacular set interprets a magnificent world where dance, poetry, fine arts, weaving, and jewellery-making are nurtured and a time when great artists moved freely, without any barriers.
Exclusive: AD visits the world of Heeramandi, Sanjay Leela Bhansali's biggest set production
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6 educational institutions in India with exceptional architecture
Take a look through the design aesthetic of the leading educational institutions of India. These structures have a legacy like none others.
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Ahmedabad's Parimal Garden offers a poignant reflection of the city since the 1950s
AD walks around the public park right in the heart of the metropolis that has been refurbished in recent months by landscape firm Prabhakar Bhagwat.
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Inside Queer Eye sensation Tan France’s Tudor-style dream house in Salt Lake City
The star’s new family home includes “bougie-grandma” elements and modern luxury flair.
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Maharaja Sawai Padmanabh Singh takes AD through unseen parts of the Jaipur City Palace
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This revamped 400-year-old palace in Rajasthan is the perfect heritage staycation
The 400-year-old Mundota Fort and Palace is all about preserving Rajasthani heritage in a comprehensive manner.
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Step inside the newly renovated Eros Cinema that is an ode to Mumbai’s glamorous Art Deco era
In 1935, Shiavax Cambata commissioned a grand picture palace that was built to be the pride of the east. Almost a hundred years later, Eros Cinema has been redesigned for the modern cinephile.