From busy markets to government offices, Delhi’s Art Deco buildings still serve everyday purposes. Discover the stories, features, and present lives of these overlooked urban landmarks.
Designed by Shriya Parasrampuria and Prashant Dupare of Blurring Boundaries, this home is surrounded by five mango trees. Built using upcycled tiles, marble, and locally sourced bricks, the house exemplifies sustainable living.
The Stone House in Jaipur is built using pink sandstone and lime. Kamal Malik, the architect behind the project, shares how the home is an ode to the legacy of Rajasthan.
Every day, an electrician climbs 236 stairs inside Mumbai’s 146-year-old Rajabai Clock Tower to wind it by hand. In a city powered by speed and screens, he remains the human force that keeps time alive — without electricity or machines.
This multipurpose pavilion, constructed with repurposed waste materials by architect Samira Rathod, embodies the story of reuse, resilience and sustainability.
‘The Pirouette House’ stands out in Thiruvananthapuram. It is designed by Vinu Daniel to promote sustainable living by using waste, mud, bricks and the 'Rat Trap' masonry method.
Conservation architect Urvashi Srivastava is saving Shekhawati's fading havelis and vibrant frescoes through her initiative, 'Shekhawati Virasat Abhiyan'.