Architectural Digest India
A monumental pavilion in Delhi lets you walk through India’s sacred groves
Named after the ancient forest goddess Aranyani, this inaugural pavilion turns ecology into an architectural experience, built to pull you back into the natural world.
This kindergarten-turned-cafe in Nagpur is a masterclass is adaptive reuse
Shaped by a shared vision between client and architect, the cafe in Nagpur draws on Indian material wisdom to create a slow, grounded setting where nature, experience, and belonging lead.
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.
9 timeless micro-architecture moments that age better than trends
These subtle design moves can quietly elevate everyday homes, no matter the scale.
In Ahmedabad, this circular community club is bringing people together through its design
Designed by Radhika Savani Dutt and Arpit Dutt of RA Design Studio, Habitat 0 in Ahmedabad is all about community.
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This multigenerational Bengaluru villa embraces Mediterranean charm
Thoughtfully created by Sneha Ostawal of Source Architecture for a family of six, this Bengaluru villa marries a Mediterranean aesthetic with Indian living.
Art
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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AD Small Spaces: Notebook's 550-square-foot store in Delhi reimagines fashion retail
Designed by Studio Dashline, this store in New Delhi translates the idea of a physical notebook into space.
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7 small town homes in Karnataka that are in harmony with their surroundings
Spread far across the state's diverse geography, these charming homes in Karnataka offer a serene escape from the ever-expanding metro cities.
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7 beautiful puja room designs that are perfect for every kind of home
From sleek shrines to strikingly ornate home temples, these puja room designs are perfect for spiritual aesthetes.
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7 nostalgic homes that evoke childhood memories of Nani ka Ghar
From a bungalow in Panchgani with maroon-red terrazzo floors to an old haveli in Punjab redolent of camphor, take a walk down memory lane and relive your childhood with these charming homes in India.
Homes
This multigenerational Bengaluru villa embraces Mediterranean charm
Thoughtfully created by Sneha Ostawal of Source Architecture for a family of six, this Bengaluru villa marries a Mediterranean aesthetic with Indian living.
Homes
Inside 9 unique Indian homes designed by AD100 architects and designers
From a cave-like farmhouse in Coimbatore to a stone cottage in Haryana, here are the most unique Indian homes created by AD100 talents.
Homes
This builder-grade apartment in Bengaluru is transformed into an oasis of Zen
A modern, almost minimalist tone defines the ethos of this very organic Bengaluru apartment, home to a young doctor couple. Designed by Priyanka Khandekar and Shubham Shingate of Studio SP_ACE, brass, glass and hints of black meet limestone, wood and marble to create a mindful balance.
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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Celebrity
Where does Jacob Elordi live? Inside the Wuthering Heights heartthrob’s houses
The Australian actor splits his time between a Hollywood Hills hideaway and a rainforest estate in Byron Bay.
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5 palaces in India that the modern royals still call home
From a Maharaja's art deco indulgence in Gujarat to a wada palace off the Konkan coast in Maharastra, here is a peek into some spectacular palaces in India.
Travel
This eco-luxury retreat in Assagao lets architecture flow in tandem with the landscape
In the artistic Goan village of Assagao, Blurring Boundaries uses eco-friendly and sustainable practices to craft Eleve, a 15,000-square-foot luxury retreat.
Bathroom
9 refreshing bathroom designs by some of India's top architects and designers
From marble-clad to colour-forward spaces, these designs reflect how visually interesting bathrooms can be.
Art
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.
Retail
AD Small Spaces: Notebook's 550-square-foot store in Delhi reimagines fashion retail
Designed by Studio Dashline, this store in New Delhi translates the idea of a physical notebook into space.
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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.
Art
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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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.
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The desert of AlUla in Saudi Arabia comes to life with installations inspired by a poem
The latest edition of Desert X AlUla showcases larger-than-life sculptures by 11 Saudi, Indian and international artists.
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5 South Asian artists who are taking over the global art platforms
From Art Basel to the Venice Biennale, AD spotlights five noteworthy artists at the centre of the scene.
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Curator Nikhil Chopra reflects on the first phase of the Kochi-Muziris Biennale
Structured in three acts, the Kochi-Muziris Biennale asks what it means to make art now—and whether friendship itself can be a curatorial method.
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.