Architects Anjali and Kiran Kalamdani graduated from the BKPS College of Architecture in Pune in 1985 and later earned their Master of Architecture in Urban Design from the School of Planning and Architecture in New Delhi. After working for a year in Delhi, they travelled to England, where Kiran completed his Master of Arts in Conservation Studies at the University of York, while Anjali worked as an architect for the York City Council. They founded their practice in Pune - Kimaya’ - specializing in Architecture, Urban Design, Conservation, and Interior Design, and have completed over 200 notable projects. Here, we explore their important work in preserving the wadas of Pune and the relevance of traditional architecture today.

The Humayun’s Tomb World Heritage Site Museum is an informative space, created using advanced immersive technology. Conceived as a tribute to the second Mughal emperor Humayun, the museum which was inaugurated by the Minister for Tourism and Culture, Shri Gajendra Singh Shekhawat, and Prince Rahim Aga Khan on the 29th of July 2024, takes one back into the medieval era. It is also a tribute to the two-decade-long restoration effort that put the dilapidated tomb and other structures in its vicinity back on the map.