Architectural Digest India


Inside Vikram Goyal’s art deco villa in Delhi, filled with a lifetime of globe-spanning finds
With a gift for making objects speak, designer Vikram Goyal layers heirlooms, art, and exuberant craftsmanship into a home that tells his story

These archival images document the life and works of legendary architect Satish Gujral
On the centenary of Satish Gujral’s birth year, architect and artist Vishal K Dar reflects on the polymath’s exceptional oeuvre and contribution to Indian architecture, art and sculpture.

In this filmmaker’s Goa home, the wildlife murals took 1,200 man-hours of painting
During the construction of this 4,000-square-foot villa in Siolim, the region’s monkeys and peacocks kept turning up on site. Mural artist Vikas Soni and his team painted them onto the walls as a light-hearted homage.

This restored haveli in Rajasthan's Mandawa has a sunken underground swimming pool
AD100 firm Studio Lotus transformed the Gulab Haveli in Mandawa, Rajasthan into a contemporary hospitality retreat that does not forget the past.

Step inside One Kochi, a hotel built around Kerala’s cultural heritage
Studio TAB turns a family’s decade-long art collection into a hotel steeped into the homes, gardens, and crafts of Kerala.
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5 spacious Indian homes that embrace indoor-outdoor living
From a traditional courtyard home in Hampi to a sleek weekend home in Ahmedabad, here is how homes across the country are embracing the outdoors.

Homes
AD Small Spaces: The design of this 900-square-foot Khar home is inspired by coffee mugs
Rishab Manghwani of Pill Design Studio creates a Khar home filled with curves, colour and unexpected design ideas.

Homes
A 120-year-old Mysore bungalow, restored by the erstwhile Maharaja’s grandchildren
The derelict structure was revived by conservation architect Sanjog Shetty and AD100 designer Shruti Jaipuria of MAIA Design Studio, initially with a boutique homestay in mind, until its owners decided they wanted it as a private home.

Homes
5 elegant vintage mirror designs that will add old-world charm to your home
From adding depth to smaller spaces to enhancing your interiors with a touch of nostalgia, here are some vintage mirror designs worth exploring for your home.

Homes
7 powerful air-purifying houseplants to clean up the AQI in your home
As winter sets in and AQI levels continue to fluctuate, here is how to keep your home fresh, with the help of these air-purifying plants.

Homes
Inside 5 beautiful homes in Lutyens, one of Delhi's most exclusive neighbourhoods
From Avanti Nagrath's Colonial-era home to Naveen Jindal's restrained home, here are the most beautiful homes in the Lutyens Bungalow Zone, as featured in AD.

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.
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Art
Art Mumbai returns for its fourth edition—here is everything you need to know
With engaging speaker sessions, an expanded International roster, and a diverse range of Indian galleries, Art Mumbai returns to its city's shores with style.

Celebrity
Where does Sachin Tendulkar live? Here's the God of Cricket’s real estate portfolio
Across Mumbai, Lonavala, and London, here's an insight into Sachin Tendulkar's real estate portfolio.

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Daniel Craig to Pierce Brosnan: 10 photos of the former James Bond actors at home
As the search for the next James Bond gathers pace, archival photographs reveal the domestic lives of his predecessors

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8 refreshing bathroom designs that are perfect for your dream makeover
In these stylish bathrooms, every corner is meticulously designed to maximise aesthetics and functionality.

Celebrity
Muhammad Ali at home: 10 photos of the heavyweight champion's personal life
The legendary prizefighter made himself at home all across the country—from a lavish Los Angeles mansion to his “Fighter’s Heaven” training camp in Pennsylvania.

Celebrity
Billy Joel at home: 10 photos of the Piano Man through the decades
From the musician’s Manhattan apartment to his iconic Long Island glass house, Joel has spent plenty of time in a New York state of mind.

39 wall decor ideas for a refreshing home transformation
These simple decorative touches will bring your empty walls to life.

9 'good weird' paint colours approved by designers
From Bamboozle to Little Black Dress, here are the unusual colours experts say have had the biggest impact on their interior design projects.

5 terrace garden ideas to inspire your next home makeover
From minimalistic wooden garden decor to sleek rooftop bars, consider these terrace garden ideas to revamp outdoor nooks in your home.

6 unusual and original bathroom design ideas for small homes
It’s not always easy to fit a bathroom into a small space, but these architects’ designs can provide inspiration.

47 desk organisation ideas to create your happy 'work space'
Hide tangled cables, organize scattered paper, and make your home office an island of productivity.

Maharaja Sawai Padmanabh Singh takes AD through unseen parts of the Jaipur City Palace
Maharaja Sawai Padmanabh Singh, the head of the Jaipur royal family known to friends and family as "Pacho", leads us through unseen parts of the royal City Palace complex—stepwells, terraces, havelis rich with the patina of age and time— and lays before us his ambitious project of revival.

Art
A Delhi home from the 1980s finds a second life as Nature Morte’s newest gallery space
Created by AD100 architect Tushant Bansal, the gallery's newest space is nestled within a quintessential Delhi neighbourhood.

Art
Pavitra Rajaram on Tamil Nadu’s Ayyanar horses and bringing different ways of making together
The creative director of Nilaya Anthology takes us into the world of master craftsman Palanisamy and his monumental terracotta horses, as part of her journey towards exploring modern expressions of this ancient art form through an evocative collection of ‘clay guardians’ created in collaboration with contemporary ceramicist, Adil Writer.

Art
KAASH in Bangalore hosts a rare exhibition of works by Japanese weaver Chiaki Maki
KAASH opens its doors to a rare exhibition of works by Dehradun-based textile artist Chiaki Maki created at her studio Ganga Maki set in the Himalayas.

Art
The Sā Biennale brought art into the vast landscapes of Ladakh
Architect and curator Vishal K Dar reflects on the inaugural Sā Biennale in Ladakh, sharing a personal account of his experience curating the landmark art event.

Art
An architect's search for a modern Sri Lankan identity, at the Saskia Fernando Gallery
Colombo-based Ajantha Ranaweera draws on Sri Lankan architecture and the ancient Rasa Theory to take on themes of decolonisation, caste politics and identity.

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Mahatma Gandhi's handwritten notes to a friend sell for a record-breaking INR 16.20 crores
Setting a world record for an Indian historical document, A Thought for the Day, a collection of 688 dated reflections written by Mahatma Gandhi for Anand T Hingorani, was auctioned by Saffronart for INR 16.20 crores.

This Bengaluru home is a magnificent Mexican daydream
Soul Space Design Studio drew inspiration from the country’s rich vibrancy to craft a home bursting with colour, warmth, and character.

AD visits Devi Seetharam at her Bengaluru studio to reflect on gender and public spaces
Devi Seetharam unravels the complexities of gender, belonging, and femininity through her meticulous methodology of image making.

This nostalgic Kerala home was built around a beautiful traditional courtyard
Designed by Temple Town, this Kerala home in Thrissur is replete with antiques like 200-year-old windows, consoles crafted from reclaimed ceiling wood, and more.

This weekend home in Pawna is the perfect winter escape, perched atop a hill
Spread across 12,000 square feet, this Texan-style weekend home in Pawna by NACL Studio blends rustic charm with modern sophistication, creating the perfect family retreat.

This luminous home in Kottayam, Kerala cleverly deceives the sun
With sloping roofs, jali walls and wide-open courtyards, this home in Kottayam by Thomas Parambil Architects and Reuben John Joseph doffs its hat to the vernacular while embracing contemporary living.

This farmhouse in Tamil Nadu’s Rajapalayam is a labour of love by three generations
The weekend home by The Design Room, located on a 17-acre coconut farm, harks to the past, present and future.

Inside Madhuri Dixit’s Mumbai home where M. F. Husain’s exquisite art takes centre stage
Actor Madhuri Dixit and Dr Shriram Madhav Nene’s sea-facing apartment in Mumbai is a centered union between art and technology, designed by Apoorva Shroff of Lyth Design.