Architecture & Design

The Capitol Complex, completed in 1961, is a glowing example of the genius of Corbusier, the visionary who had a profound impact on modern Indian architecture.

Take time to enjoy the journey at these awe-inspiring stations.

We invited ace photographers Raghu Rai, Bharath Ramamrutham, Fabien Charuau, Suleiman Merchant and Avani Rai to share their most favourite shots of Indian landscapes and architectural sites

From furnishings and apparel, to garden ornaments and dried flower prints, these businesses have something for everyone.

The lighting designer is focusing on the future of glass-making in India as he celebrates the 10th anniversary of Arjun Rathi Designs.

Even as the year emerges victorious for box offices, for the country’s single-screen theatres, the pandemic is proving to be the last straw

Designed by Elsie Nanji and architect Harsh Manrao, The Museum of Living History promises an interactive journey through the company's past, present and future.

C&L Design collaborates with archaeologist André Baptista to place the neighbourhood into the larger cultural context of Mumbai.

Logistical challenges and appeals for authenticity alike have designers opening the doors to their own homes for product shoots.

From an early 14th-century reading room in the Sorbonne to an ultramodern library at the University of Chicago, AD surveys the most stunning university libraries around the world.

The Mobile Palace installation forms the highlight of her first institutional show at Toronto’s Royal Museum of Ontario.

The stylist and interior designer brings out his signature flamboyance in a fun styling session, shot exclusively for AD, at the Kathiwada City House in Mumbai.

AD India editor, Komal Sharma on uncovering the country's rich textile traditions and the magic of thread that binds the past and present

In search of Kala cotton, seduced by indigo dyes, or sewing away portraits to express oneself, AD spotlights artists united by the shared possibilities of thread.

For AD's textile issue, the designer traces Monika Correa's journey with textiles, which simultaneously reveals key moments in the cultural history of India.

The collector and author takes AD to the Ladakh Arts and Media Organization (LAMO) in Leh and walks us through its history, its indigenous architecture and her own private collection of Ladakhi textiles. 

AD pays tribute to Shyam Ahuja—who passed away last year—the man who introduced the world to India’s distinct flat-woven dhurrie and its artisanal charm.

From Albert Frey's house built into a mountain to John Lautner’s iconic Sheats-Goldstein residence in L.A., these structures take the term ‘back to nature’ to another level

Created by Heatherwick Studios, the structure’s 10 steel “sepals” open up on warm days, letting in sunlight for the plants inside 

The application window for the AD x JSW Prize for Contemporary Craftsmanship 2022 is open. Here’s the must-knows before you email us your entry

This year the AD x JSW Prize for Contemporary Craftsmanship is back with a fresh, all-star jury

The club boasts 360-degree views of New York City and offers luxury amenities like a private ballroom and menus from Michelin-star chefs

Christened ‘Blu Pot Table’, this range integrates the history and artistic migration of blue pottery, which we can now display in our homes.

Shaped like baskets, carpets, and fish, you won’t believe these buildings are real

Reflecting on his design archives and personal interiors, Van Duysen crafts a refined collection for the masses

A brand-new line of bedding and beyond – Asian Paints’ 2022 home decor collection is here to inspire fresh ideas and bold experiments

The award celebrates the Milan gallery owner’s commitment to promoting emerging talent and the best of Italian design

The in-vogue materials, colours, and throwback vibes you need to know—and will want to spec, stat

Nearly three dozen debuts in furniture, lighting, decor, and more that you may have missed at market

From a Le Corbusier–inspired skylight turned rooftop pool to a hidden arcade beneath a mansion, these architectural masterpieces show the power of creativity