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This courtyard home in Thiruvananthapuram is inspired by the colours of Chettinad
ARK Architecture Studio crafts Neelambari as a contemporary expression of Kerala and Chettinad sensibilities. Every space reflects the clients’ desire to return to the warmth and simplicity of their childhood homes.
Erika and Peter Born’s Mahalaxmi home tells the story of decades of collecting
Having spent many days when brunch stretched into dinner, interior architect Kunal Shah, a close friend of the bon vivant couple, shares his memories of Erika and Peter Born’s Mahalaxmi home.
4 iconic bakeries in Pune that let you taste the city's history
From City Bakery to Ramsar, these bakeries in Pune reveal a heritage of architecture and culinary tradition, unpolished yet steadfast, offering a glimpse of a past that rises fresh every morning.
7 beautiful homes in India that carry layered memories of the past
From a colourful bungalow in Dehradun to a Geoffrey Bawa–inspired bungalow in Alibag, these beautiful homes in India honour the past.
7 contemporary Indian homes built from the bones of ancestral residences
Keeping a legacy alive often means adapting some parts of it to modern times—here is how these homes in India do it.
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7 greenest homes in Kochi that embrace the simple luxuries of life
Local architecture and rich, verdurous landscapes define the aesthetics of these beautifully built homes in Kochi.
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7 simple ways to protect your houseplants from pollution and dust
Practical maintenance habits that help houseplants breathe and grow better.
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Inside the meditative Geoffrey Bawa Pavilion at the AD Design Show 2025
Bengaluru-based studio Phantom Hands and the Geoffrey Bawa Trust brought the Sri Lankan master’s Lunuganga estate to life at the 2025 edition of the AD Design Show in Mumbai.
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South Indian homes and their obsession with courtyards: 5 homes AD editors love
From a journalist's house in Kollam to a brutalist concrete abode, these South Indian homes embody the courtyard culture that is intrinsic to our ways of living.
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7 greenest homes in Kochi that embrace the simple luxuries of life
Local architecture and rich, verdurous landscapes define the aesthetics of these beautifully built homes in Kochi.
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7 simple ways to protect your houseplants from pollution and dust
Practical maintenance habits that help houseplants breathe and grow better.
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9 beautiful homes in India that are designed by women
Step inside these magnificent residences designed by the women that are at the forefront of India's ever-evolving design sphere.
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Take inspiration from these beautiful homes before finalising a material palette
Material choices can either make or break a space — here is how these beautiful homes have mastered the use of their different materials.
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13 clever studio apartment ideas to maximise your square footage
A small footprint doesn’t mean you have to dial your style back—tap into these studio apartment ideas that offer tasteful, space-saving solutions.
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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9 architects in Kochi behind some of India’s most climate-conscious homes
From climate-responsive homes to craft-led interiors, these designers and architects in Kochi are building with care, context and a clear sense of responsibility.
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Jatin Malik Couture’s New Delhi showroom is inspired by Shiva—but not the way you think
Drawing from Shiva’s philosophy rather than symbolism, Saachi Marwah choreographs curves, shadow, and the five elements into a deeply atmospheric interior for Jatin Malik Couture's third showroom in New Delhi.
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10 easy-care hanging plants that make homes feel brighter while saving space
Check out these 10 varieties of hanging plants that introduce freshness and texture to your home without requiring much care and space.
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Indian Premier League 2026: The architectural stories behind all 10 iconic home stadiums
Explore the distinct design styles of 10 home stadiums as we prepare to witness the most anticipated Indian Premier League 2026.
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This remodelled Gurugram home is a bold interpretation of Brutalism
The journey of Aanandam, a Gurugram home, from penthouse to villa-style retreat is an inspiration that celebrates personality, design, and technology.
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Where Does Margot Robbie Live? Inside the Wuthering Heights Star's Homes
The actor owns homes in sunny Los Angeles and in her native Australia.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Saskia Pintelon’s new show in Delhi is a lighthearted rejection of conformity
Internationally renowned Belgian artist Saskia Pintelon returns to Delhi with No One Can Silence Me, a solo exhibition at Gallery Pristine Contemporary.
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Ai Weiwei's first solo show in India features a Pichwai in his iconic toy-brick style
Presented by Nature Morte in New Delhi, globally acclaimed artist Ai Weiwei's solo exhibition comprises his notable works alongside new commissions inspired by Indian modernist painters.
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In an abandoned Delhi nightclub, an art exhibition brings together thirty-five artists
‘Party Is Elsewhere’ transforms a temporary architectural shell in Delhi into a spirited archive featuring works of Sudarshan Shetty, Zarina Hashmi, and Subodh Gupta.
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At Satish Gujral's centennial exhibition, the memory of Partition looms large
The first Indian artist to train in Mexico, the late modern master was never afraid to push the boundaries of art, ideas, and materials. A major new retrospective at NGMA in New Delhi honours his multifaceted legacy.
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10 unmissable showcases at India Art Fair 2026
This edition of the India Art Fair brings together 133 exhibitors from across the globe with an extraordinary set of artistic and design display.
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This year, the Jaipur Art Week activates the city as both site and collaborator
Jaipur Art Week returns for its 5th edition from 27th January to 3rd February, bringing a diverse range of artists to the Pink city.
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.
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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.
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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.