Discovering Mumbai’s Art Deco Treasures - The New York Times
WEBOct 21, 2019 · The Art Deco buildings on Marine Drive in Mumbai have been recognized as a World Heritage site by Unesco. Atul Loke for The New York Times. By Vaishnavi Chandrashekhar. Oct. 21, 2019. Every...
Princely States and the Emergence of Art Deco in Bombay
WEBMar 11, 2022 · The rulers of the princely states in the Indian subcontinent were the greatest patrons of the Art Deco movement in India. It was a mutually beneficial relationship where the style gave the patrons a chance to redefine themselves, and in return, it flourished significantly with their full-fledged support.
The Making of Marine Drive - Art Deco - Art Deco Mumbai
WEBSep 20, 2017 · Many of Marine Drive’s buildings were financed, designed and built by Indians such as G. B. Mhatre, who is credited with some of the most stylish Art Deco architecture in the city, and who designed Soona Mahal among other buildings.
20 Art Deco Architecture Illustrating India’s Rich Heritage
WEBNov 27, 2023 · Apart from characteristic features like geometric patterns, sleek lines, and intricate detailing, Art Deco structures often feature vibrant pastel colours and ornate motifs. Art Deco blends modern and traditional materials such as stucco, terracotta, glass, chrome, and steel.
10 Architects that gave shape to Bombay’s Art Deco movement
WEBThe internationally renowned style of the era was conditioned in Mumbai by local and international architects to the tropical climate and Indian culture, giving this interpretation a blend of Indian design and Art Deco imagery—an “Indo-Deco” identity.
Art Deco in Mumbai: Oval & Marine Drive | ArtDeco.org
WEBAlthough cinemas in Mumbai popularized Art Deco architecture, it was the large set of residential buildings within the Oval and Marine Drive precinct that transformed Mumbai’s image from a Gothic colonial outpost to a modern and cosmopolitan world city.
Mumbai's Deco Dreams – 2000 years of architecture in India's …
WEBMar 6, 2018 · Mumbai's Deco Dreams: 2000 years of architecture in India's mega-metropolis. Joe Bindloss. Mar 6, 2018 • 10 min read. Picture the scene: tropical sunshine, swaying palm trees, lapping waves. And row after row of …
How Art Deco has carried on an enduring love affair with India
WEBOct 25, 2022 · From Shillong to Chennai, Goa to Delhi, meet the new guard of design in India. Interior architect Kunal Shah’s curation for 47A Khotachi Wadi celebrates India’s love affair with Art Deco.
Indo-Deco: UNESCO Distinction for Mumbai’s Art Deco
WEBJan 31, 2019 · Walking through Mumbai, one might see buildings that seem more at home in Havana and Miami beach; this is Indo-Deco – India's Art Deco legacy.
Tracing The Glorious History Of Art Deco In Bombay With ... - Design Pataki
WEBArt Deco was the first truly modern style to adopt new technologies and materials, embracing innovation and delivering simple yet luxurious design. Unlike its immediate predecessor – the crowded Art Nouveau style, Art Deco relied more on uncluttered, clean, and pure designs.