One of the most celebrated conservation architects in India, Abha Narain Lambah has carved a unique and enviable niche for herself in the field of Architectural Conservation, Building Restoration & Retrofit, Museum Design, Historic Interiors, Preparation of Urban and Regional Level Conservation Management Plans, Conservation Assessment Studies, Urban signage and Street furniture. A winner of 13 UNESCO Asia Pacific Awards, her Mumbai-based practice ANL Associates has handled a wide range of conservation projects spanning across different periods, regions, construction materials and architectural styles across India.

Hoysala architecture is a building style in Hindu temple architecture that emerged in the Hoysala Empire between the 11th and 14th centuries, in the Indian state now known as Karnataka.

“I believe…that God is in the details. To me, architecture is far more than the art of creating structures; it’s about weaving stories… stories that come alive in the subtle details - the alignment of lines, the interplay of light and shadow, the tactile richness of materials, and the seamless integration of form and function. It is in these details, often overlooked, that design transcends the ordinary and becomes extraordinary.”

A portmanteau of the words house and museum, ‘houseum’ in Ahmedabad is a collection of locks, clocks and puzzles lovingly curated by Dr. Hiren Shah, and creatively displayed by his wife Dr. Namita Shah. Houseum as it stands today, has on display a splendid collection of 10,000 plus rare antiques as well as contemporary artworks by artists like Amit Ambalal, M. F. Hussain, and S. H. Raza.

In the Indian textile industry, every colour, motif, and craft has a story of learned practices and techniques passed down the generations. Hand embroidery is a craft form where an artisan’s hand moves in rhythm with the cloth; generating exquisite patterns and designs. Here, we celebrate the work of Mr. Asif Shaikh, one of India’s most accomplished and acclaimed embroidery and textile experts and founder of CDS Art Foundation, a movement that aims to take Indian handcrafted textiles to the world stage alongside the best global brands. In addition to recognition for his work in embroidery, he is also the creative visionary behind Walking Hand - in – Hand, Working Hand-in-Hand, as well as the curator for his experiential exhibits around the world. Asif regularly speaks at textile forums in around the world and continues to mentor artisans and crafts people all over the country.