An interview with Vikram Kamdar, uncovering the story of his family's renowned furniture business.
Gallery
Sep 15, 2025
Shree Nath Krupa in Ghatkopar is a compact yet impactful corner building with a streamlined facade.
Sep 15, 2025
Its subdued beige exterior is accentuated with teal bands, almost resembling an outlined artwork.
Sep 15, 2025
Fluorescent pops of colour appear on the window shutters, painted in red, yellow, and blue, complemented by simple yet striking frozen fountain grilles.
Sep 15, 2025
Above the ground floor window, the name ‘Shree Nath Krupa’ is etched and painted in Devanagari lettering. Rooting the building in a distinctly local identity.
Jul 24, 2025
In the saga of Mumbai's relentless redevelopment, a single image from Girgaon tells a story. Here, a classic creme and red facade stands in quiet defiance against a rising tide of towers, in stark contrast to the emerging, haphazard structures around it.
Jul 24, 2025
This isn't just about old versus new; it's a pressing question on the very soul of our city. As historic neighborhoods are consumed by concrete ambitions, are we losing more than just buildings?
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 Heritage List of Graded Buildings in Mumbai
The list of Mumbai's graded heritage buildings – consolidated, simplified and all in one place.
CONSERVATION EFFORTS
Repair & Restoration of Green Fields, Oval Maidan: A Condition Assessment
A technical assessment of Green Fields, Oval Maidan, conducted to develop a guideline for its repair and restoration.
MUMBAI'S ART DECO
An Unprecedented Merger that Reoriented India’s Cement Industry: The Story of ACC Ltd.
How a revolutionary building material of the modern era transformed Bombay’s cityscape.
DECO DECODED
The Art Deco Centenary – 1925-2025
Join us in this ode to the design style that changed the aesthetic trajectory of the modern world.
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.