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Exclusive: AD visits the world of Heeramandi, Sanjay Leela Bhansali's biggest set production

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.

Summer is kind to this holiday home in Chandigarh amidst an orchard of mangoes

Nestled among lush orchards in Chandigarh, this holiday home redefines living in harmony with nature, showcasing a design philosophy that integrates architecture seamlessly into its verdant surroundings.

An architect couple built their dream bungalow in Ahmedabad with Vastu principles

Designing a bungalow in Ahmedabad which includes a studio for their office, Terra Firma Architects have customised every detail in this Vastu-compliant home. The star of the three-level volume is the omnipresent staircase in its centre.

Rü, a new restaurant in Hyderabad, emerges amid ancient boulders

Carved from a rocky hill and designed with warm woods, moody lights and natural stones, this new restaurant in Hyderabad deserves all the accolades it’s receiving.

Natural light and 150 plants breathe new life into this 2,100-square-foot Pune office

Studio Infinity has created an office for itself in Pune, carefully controlling the ingress of excessive natural light from the windows by the use of metal screens, whose strong geometry defines the look of the space.

Homes

This 12,000-square-foot family home in Kolkata is inspired by Nordic design sensibilities

Arredatore Design Studio took charge of transforming this sprawling family home in Kolkata, infusing it with a minimal aesthetic and subdued luxury

10 Vastu plants you should grow at home to energise your surroundings

As per Vastu expert Ashna Ddhannak, Vastu plants play an important role to energise the surroundings. So grow these indoor plants to bring in money and positivity in your home.

Move over, brass! Copper steals the show in this tasteful 4-bedroom apartment in Pune

Designed by srds | shrutika raut design studio, this apartment in Pune blends brutalist design with clean Japandi sensibilities, finished with copper details.

This earthy vacation home in Konkan captures a wave of experiential nostalgia

Rohit Walimbe of The Architecture Company recounts ancestral tales through spatial narratives, while spotlighting immaculate sustainability.

AD Small Spaces: 8 original book storage ideas for a tiny home

A quick guide on how to squeeze in all your favourite reads.

A weekend home near Ahmedabad incorporates the site’s natural elements into furniture

Neev Designs and Studio Maati’s debut project focuses on an environmentally conscious approach to design.

How the sets of Sanjay Leela Bhansali's Gangubai Kathiawadi recreate 1950s' and ‘60s’ Bombay

 As AD looks into the art and sets of Gangubai Kathiawadi, we get an insight into Bhansali’s own personal, childhood experiences of space and architecture, and how it informs his cinematic vision.

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Inside Al Madam, Sharjah: An abandoned village in the UAE swallowed by sand

From the best time to visit and what to expect, to why Al Madam has been swallowed by sand…everything you need to know about this mysterious town in the UAE.

This Mumbai office with transitional design finds hearth in an old Art Deco building

Designing an office for themselves in an old Art Deco building in Mumbai, Deshna Kasliwal Design Studio have essayed roles as both client and architect, resulting in a space which is exactly what they wanted – a showcase of adaptive reuse.

Why Kim Kardashian, Beyoncé and Jay Z chose Tadao Ando's sleek architectural finesse?

The Japanese architect’s monumental minimalism has become the ultimate status symbol, attracting the likes of Jay-Z and Beyoncé, Kim Kardashian, and more.

19 must-see highlights at the Salone Del Mobile 2024

Of all the hundreds of exhibitions around the city, these are the ones we’re most looking forward to…

Chamkila: Animation as a dynamic storytelling tool in Diljit Dosanjh's Netflix biopic

Imtiaz Ali’s Diljit Dosanjh-starrer Amar Singh Chamkila blends animation with live action to paint a film on a slain folk singer with the hues of vibrancy, violence and vulgarity.

5 balcony design ideas to recreate in your home

Inspiration to create your own private outdoor sanctuary

7 ceiling design ideas to add character to your home

From classic wood panelling to rustic, exposed concrete—stylish ideas to take your ceilings to new heights!

4 bedroom design ideas guaranteed to give you a restful sleep

Nehal Shanghavi of Vedanth Design Studio shares expert tips on the restorative power of a decluttered, minimalist bedroom.

5 stylish nursery decorating tips all new parents need to know

Here's how to design a playful yet chic space for your kids that will adapt as they grow.

9 of the cutest design ideas for your kid's bedroom

Bright, joyful and whimsical—these decor ideas will inspire you to craft a beautiful and functional space for your kids.

Singer Armaan Malik’s Mumbai home is halfway between London and Los Angeles

With muted accents, minimum furniture, and a room for every mood, the singer’s suburban apartment is a surprising antithesis to his larger-than-life on-screen persona

A beginner's guide to Salone Del Mobile 2024: Tickets, timings, location, and what not to miss

All the insider tips you will need to navigate Milan's annual design fair with ease and not get lost.

6 must-see art shows in Mumbai this April

From immersive, digital showcases to sculptural installations, the month of April is filled with exciting new shows.

Here's why you should visit the groundbreaking new art show at NMACC in Mumbai

Evocative, playful, and thought-provoking, a new art exhibition, Liminal Gaps at NMACC gives a contemporary twist to traditional art.

A new book, featuring some of India’s leading artists, teaches kids about art

Created in a durable and easy to handle thick board, ‘Art for Baby’ by Rudritara Shroff comprises fifteen art works with a range of images.

AD looks at the life and work of Saskia Pintelon ahead of her first solo show in India

'Reflections: The Mirror and The Self,' featuring globally renowned Belgian artist, Saskia Pintelon opens at Delhi’s Pristine Contemporary art gallery.

At the Goa Open Arts Festival, themes of Goan identity and land-politics come to the fore

At the Goa Open Arts Festival this year, two artists newly settled in Goa addressed themes of identity and belonging within the state's rapidly changing landscape.

A climate-responsive Bharuch home designed to withstand harsh Gujarat summers

AD100 architect Samira Rathod balances visual intrigue with practical design interventions to craft a bungalow that offers respite from the sun even at the height of summer.

Amit Ambalal's Ahmedabad home marries the best of traditional architecture and art

Traditional Gujarati architecture and the finest collection of pichvai art of the Nathdwara tradition, welcome to the one-of-a-kind home of artist, scholar, and art collector Amit Ambalal.

Inside Jay Mehta's family home in Porbandar, poetically shaped by Channa Daswatte

Wrapped in hand-hewn limestone bricks, evolved and expanded over decades, this Gujarat home houses some of the entrepreneur's most eclectic art collection.

This Delhi home feels like stepping into a sepia-tinted dream

Shon and Harpal Randhawa’s stately home in south-west Delhi is elegantly layered with art, kilims, sandstone jalis, and 18th-century Rajasthani miniatures, expertly woven together by interior architect Iqrup Dhamija.

How the artists of Rajasthan's Nathdwara are keeping the 300-year-old pichvai artform alive

The bustling town of Nathdwara, famed for the Shrinathji temple, is also home to traditional artists of pichvai, an ancient artform of beautiful cloth paintings that the practitioners have taken to people across the world.

Thom Browne’s Manhattan abode opens doors to wonderfully quirky discoveries

Magical proportions and the unique neighbourhood of Sutton Place drew curator Andrew Bolton and fashion designer Thom Browne to acquire this townhouse on Manhattan's East Side.

Actors Aditya Seal and Anushka Ranjan’s newlywed nest is a storybook come to life

With pastel walls, pretty accents and a stool that matches their dog, the couple’s first apartment is an English country escape in Mumbai