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May 24, 2025
Arondekar House (left in green) and Yashoda Bhavan (right in red), Shivaji Park, Dadar. Tucked away in the Deco lanes of Shivaji Park, these two buildings stand as a cohesive yet distinct pair of twins.
May 24, 2025
Geometric motifs of diamonds, waves, and speed lines stretch across both facades, unified by a symmetrical layout and pilasters that feature spiral fluting. Arondekar House, with its soft green and off-white palette, is marked by a sunburst ventilator, a detail that lends the building a tropical element.
May 24, 2025
Yashoda Bhavan, in contrast, uses a cream backdrop with red accents, prominently featuring diamond motifs across its balconies.
May 24, 2025
It’s possible that Yashoda Bhavan once shared the same sunburst ventilator detail, now concealed and painted over. These twin buildings mirror each other in form while expressing individuality in detail.
Apr 11, 2025
Often associated only with south Bombay, Art Deco also shaped essential public infrastructure in the suburbs—quietly and with purpose. Housed in Sumichha building, Sumati Maternity Home expands this narrative, proving the style wasn’t limited to cinemas or city-centre apartments.
Apr 11, 2025
This Art Deco structure, for a long time, has had a strong connection to women's health. Founded by Dr. Chhaya Hindlekar in 1945, as recorded in a 1976 women’s directory and a BMC administrative report, the maternity home was established to address the growing need for medical care in Bombay’s expanding suburbs.
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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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