Urban transport in India is confronted with severe challenges—growing populations, ageing infrastructure, constrained investment, and rising environmental issues. Public-private partnerships (PPPs) have been seen as the key solution to closing…
A person enters into a time capsule as they walk into an Irani Café in Mumbai where the air is filled with the aroma of bun maska, and sunlight fills…
Over the decades, Mumbai’s urban landscape has transformed drastically to accommodate the growing needs of its residents. Once home to low-rise structures and palatial bungalows, the residential districts now find…
Importance of building brands Building brands for architects and their firms isn’t just about having a beautifully designed logo. When promoting your architecture firm, a distinctive brand is fundamental to…
Gentrification could have been a seemingly positive word in the gamut of urban development, yet worldwide it has gained a negative connotation. By definition, gentrification is a process by which…
Amidst the bustling streets in the heart of South Mumbai near the historic precinct of Kalal Ghoda, stands the most iconic landmark, seamlessly blending Neo-Gothic architecture with the legacy of…
Khotachiwadi, A heritage village in the heart of south Mumbai is living proof of the fusion of Indian and Portuguese architectural styles. This heritage village shows the region’s colonial history…
The beauty in blue Nestled along the streets of Mumbai, stands a beautiful blue bungalow in all its glory. It sits right across Perry Road, in the queen of suburbs,…
“Survival is built on resilience, and resilience on community.” This sums up the essence of Dharavi, one of the largest slums in Asia, which is located in the heart of…
The Birth of Navi Mumbai The post-independence era in India was the beginning of new development and planning. Mumbai, a city developed and evolved from the Bombay Presidency (one of…
Essajees Ateliers is an interior design firm located in Mumbai. The Principal Designer of this established firm is Sarah Sham. She is a part of the fourth-generation 110-year-old Essajees family…
In Transit In an ostentatious bustling city like Mumbai where people always seem to be on the move, places of transit shape the city experience to a large extent. And…