An interview with Vikram Kamdar, uncovering the story of his family's renowned furniture business.
Gallery
Feb 03, 2026
Established in 1939, Hansraj Morarji Public School, in Andheri was displaced during the Second World War due to military use, until its return in 1946.
Feb 03, 2026
The main building synthesizes global Streamline Moderne with distinct vernacular elements, featuring strong horizontal momentum, with continuous chajjas and a central bay highlighted by brackets
Feb 03, 2026
Rajhans Vidyalaya and the HMPS Secondary Section building, also found in the same campus, were built around the same time as the main building.
Feb 03, 2026
A standout feature of Rajhans Vidyalaya is the intricate Deco grilles on the windows and staircase railing.
Feb 03, 2026
The architecture within the campus remains a modern yet deeply rooted landmark of suburban Bombay - continuing its life as a school.
Jan 26, 2026
Located in front of Priyadarshini Park on Napean Sea Road, Neptune Court is a refined concrete landmark shaped by Deco geometry. The seaside light does justice to its name, as the building faces the Arabian Sea.
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.