An interview with Vikram Kamdar, uncovering the story of his family's renowned furniture business.
Gallery
Oct 15, 2026
Designed by Abdulhussein Meherali Thariani, an architect whose work helped shape modern Bombay, Habib Court is one of several buildings that reflect his contribution to the city’s landscape. His practice extended beyond Bombay, across present-day India, Pakistan and Bangladesh. He was also a poet and editor of the Gujarati daily Vatan.
Oct 15, 2026
Built for its original owner, Mr Ahmad Habib, the building features concrete work by Mr N. Framji and coloured cement plaster by Simplex Concrete Works & Construction Co.
Architectural design can be Art. Look closely, and you’ll find a band of chevron detailing.
Oct 15, 2026
Balconies and windows carry elegant, understated metal grilles. Step inside, and the staircase and terrazzo flooring carry the Deco spirit through the interiors.
Oct 15, 2026
Look closely, and you’ll find continuous eyebrows wrapping around the building’s corners.
Aug 31, 2026
This stunning building is characterised by its strong horizontal curves, projecting rounded balconies and an organic Art Deco vocabulary of geometric metalwork and streamlined forms.
Aug 31, 2026
Designed by S. J. Narvekar & Co. and constructed by Baburao Papaya & Co., the building was commissioned by S. P. Varde, with Colourex tilework by Bharat Tiles & Co.
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
Art Deco Mumbai: Writings on a Modern City
Drawing on extensive research and archival material, the book explores how Bombay transformed an international style into a distinctive expression of the city. The essays examine its architecture, visual culture and everyday life, tracing the making of a modern Bombay.
MUMBAI'S ART DECO
Beyond Obsolescence: The Redevelopment of Malabar Court
If a well-maintained building isn’t obsolete, what drives its redevelopment? Malabar Court offers a closer look at redevelopment in Mumbai.
CONSERVATION EFFORTS
The Repair and Restoration of the G.J. Rassiwalla Rope Factory Shopfront
An account of the Restoration of the historic Rassiwalla shopfront in Maskati house, detailing the cost-effective interventions that helped refresh the appearance of this iconic business,
MUMBAI'S ART DECO
Bharatmata and Liberty Cinemas: A Future for Mumbai’s Modern Heritage?
A study of the survival and legacy of single screen cinemas, through the lens of the Bharatmata and Liberty theatres.
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.
