Ajrakh, bandhani and batik: Exploring Kutch's rich textile heritage 15 iconic Le Corbusier buildings in the world (including two in India) Abu Dhabi to open the largest Guggenheim in 2026 Trending Stories 4 cooling techniques the ultra-rich use to beat record heatwaves FIFA World Cup 2034 in Saudi Arabia: Inside 15 stadiums that will host the games 11 most beautiful flower-inspired buildings in the world (including one in India) 5 palaces in India that modern royals still call home How Cédric Courtin and Alexis de Ducla are expanding the leather lexicon Gesture and material memory define Hermès Home's latest collection Ankon Mitra folds aluminium into architecture at Milan Design Week Soft-Geometry brings back childhood memories with a special lighting series icon THE VERNACULAR MODERN: WINNER OF EMERGING ARTISAN AWARD 2025 2025 THE VERNACULAR MODERN: WINNER OF EMERGING ARTISAN AWARD 2025 icon Santoshi Handicrafts Winner 2025 Santoshi Handicrafts icon Inside Model Avanti Nagrath’s family bungalow in New Delhi | AD India Model Avanti Nagrath’s family bungalow, a fine example of Anglo-Indian colonial architecture built in 1932, is steeped in stories and memories of five generations. Set on an 11,000-square-foot plot, the bungalow blends neoclassical principles with Indian design interventions—symmetrical massing, classical proportions, thick masonry, grand arches, and jalis for ventilation. There is a restrained, almost imperial austerity to it. Video shot by: Yogesh Sharma Edited by: Satvik Bhat Words: Harleen Kalsi Inside Model Avanti Nagrath’s family bungalow in New Delhi | AD India icon Inside the AD Design Show 2025: Mumbai | AD India The AD Design Show 2025 returned to Mumbai with an extraordinary celebration of design, art, and dialogue, bringing together 150+ luxury brands and India’s most influential architects, designers, and tastemakers. A standout highlight this year was The Bawa Pavilion, a special collaboration celebrating the legacy of Geoffrey Bawa through an immersive design installation. The showcase brought together iconic furniture pieces and thoughtful storytelling, offering visitors a rare glimpse into the master architect’s world. Adding to the atmosphere, a live performance by Lifafa brought music into the mix creating a seamless blend of design, culture, and experience. The show also featured the much-awaited AD Discoveries pavilion spotlighting 40+ emerging designers and limited-edition collectibles, alongside curated walkthroughs, the vibrant AD Café, and a dynamic lineup of AD Sessions. A special moment at the AD Lounge was p é r o’s Homecoming runway presentation. From Amy Astley in conversation with Kelly Wearstler to discussions led by leading voices in architecture and craft, the event created a platform where design met inspiration, art, and cultural exchange, reaffirming Mumbai as the epicentre of India’s luxury design movement. Inside the AD Design Show 2025: Mumbai | AD India icon Inside Mumbai's Iconic Prithvi Theatre with Zahan Kapoor & Kunal Kapoor | AD India Named after the legendary Indian actor Prithviraj Kapoor, this company laid the foundation of modern Hindi theatre by staging thousands of shows of largely original scripts across India. Inside Mumbai's Iconic Prithvi Theatre with Zahan Kapoor & Kunal Kapoor | AD India icon The Architect Preserving Mumbai's History One Building at a Time | AD India From Flora Fountain and Rajabai Clock Tower to Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Terminus and the Dr. Bhau Daji Lad Museum, Vikas Dilawari has devoted over three decades to repairing and restoring Mumbai’s most treasured heritage buildings.

The Architect Preserving Mumbai's History One Building at a Time | AD India icon American Design Icon Kelly Wearstler’s First-Ever Indian Collaboration Is Here | AD India Kelly Wearstler’s foray into India is the result of a three-way collaboration between collectible design gallery aequō; artisans specialising in carpentry, enamel work and metal casting; and her eponymous design practice. American Design Icon Kelly Wearstler’s First-Ever Indian Collaboration Is Here | AD India icon Inside Lawh Wa Qalam: MF Husain Museum In Doha | AD India AD100 Spotlight: AD travels to Doha to visit Qatar Foundation’s Lawh Wa Qalam: MF Husain Museum, a 32,000-square-foot space designed by AD100 architect Martand Khosla. The museum is home to a remarkable collection that spans from the 1950s to the artist’s passing in 2011, preserving Husain’s priceless oeuvre: his paintings, films, photographs and installations. Congratulations to Martand Khosla for this year’s AD100 excellence award. Video credits: The Preface Inside Lawh Wa Qalam: MF Husain Museum In Doha | AD India icon AD Visits Vijay Varma’s home in Juhu An actor, but also a reader, a sneakerhead, an art lover, and a memory hoarder with a green thumb. AD visits Vijay Varma's home in Juhu, overlooking an expansive lush land—an anomaly in the Maximum City. Video Credits: Director/Producer: Harshita Nayyar Shot by: Ishan Singh Editor : Satvik Bhat AD Visits Vijay Varma’s home in Juhu icon AD Folktales: This Naga furniture brand is a reverent ode to craft and community With Tribolt, their Naga furniture brand, Ajung Yaden and Atem Longkumer find their calling to reconnect with their heritage. In Nagaland’s Dimapur, a soft golden light illuminates unvarnished, raw designs in a minimalist studio. The wood-on-wood look and white walls invite the visitor to take in the details, minor and bold—from the textured top of tables to earthy vases. Here, Ajung Yaden and Atem Longkumer are busy at work marrying tradition and modernity through Tribolt, their young furniture and interiors venture. The brand’s rootedness in the Naga identity and culture is far from being mere lip service; it is defined by vital decisions such as using traditional carving techniques, employing local tools like daos (long blades), and working with Naga youth and artisans to create opportunities. “We actively strive to support the preservation of tribal art traditions. To us, our designs and practice are tools for the promotion of intercultural dialogue and understanding—a way to foster empathy and respect among diverse communities,” says Longkumer. Their perseverance has been rewarded with appreciation by locals, who comprise a significant part of their clientele, alongside a growing number of patrons outside the state. Shot by : Vilo Chophy Edited by : Satvik Bhatt Visuals Editor : Harshita Nayyar AD Folktales: This Naga furniture brand is a reverent ode to craft and community This mother-son duo from Dimapur, Nagaland is quietly preserving the region's craft traditions By the banks of the Mahanadi, Odisha's kansa tradition endures AD travels to Bhadohi, India's Carpet city, where every knot tells a story 5 brands that let materials lead the story at Milan Design Week 2026 Do you drive past this blue-domed structure by Mumbai’s Coastal Road and wonder what it is? 8 oldest libraries in India that have been standing tall for over a century Inside a climate-responsive public centre for artisans in Champawat, Uttarakhand How Rado turned ceramic into one of watchmaking's defining materials 7 ways to include sustainable water features in the home The 9 craziest architectural styles of all time Visit Casa Roja in Mexico, a museum that exhibits the private life of Frida Kahlo Chubby forms are shaping interiors—and it's called neotenic design Gargoyles leaping off Mumbai’s buildings are more than just menacing creatures Pasta-inspired decor is here! Think macaroni tiles and lasagna lighting