India

Multigenerational homes make the perfect setting for extended families to come together – in daily life and for special occasions, such as the recent Lunar New Year

By Shiori Kanazawa Published 15 February 23

Balkrishna Vithaldas Doshi's recent passing shook the global architecture community; here, leading Indian architect Anupama Kundoo looks back at his legacy

By Anupama Kundoo Published 8 February 23

A Mumbai apartment designed by Rajiv Saini blends indoors and outdoors at the top of a Malabar Hill block

By Ellie Stathaki Published 25 January 23

Balkrishna V Doshi, one of India’s preeminent architects and the world’s greatest modernists, has died at the age of 95. To honour his memory, we revisit a story from the Wallpaper* archives

By Ellie Stathaki Published 24 January 23

Cavernous is a Kolkata home by Nitin Barchha and Pooja Bihani designed around its curves

By Daven Wu Published 15 January 23

House on 46 by Kumar La Noce is a multigenerational Bengaluru home tucked away behind a terracotta screen

By Ellie Stathaki Published 11 January 23

With an ethos of reuse and local sourcing, architect Vinu Daniel of Wallmakers is rewriting the rulebook for sustainable architecture and wins Best Earth Builder at the Wallpaper* Design Awards 2023

By Vaishnavi Nayel Talawadekar Published 8 January 23

Celebrate India Mahdavi, Wallpaper* Designer of the Year 2023, plus explore the shortlist

By Rosa Bertoli Published 6 January 23

A visual history of Sketch: from the world-famous pod loos to India Mahdavi’s Gallery, we chart the evolution of the London restaurant’s inspiring collaborations and colourful makeovers

By Rosa Bertoli Published 14 December 22

An ode to the power of colour, India Mahdavi’s first monograph shines the spotlight on the designer’s trendsetting interiors and signature pieces 

By Léa Teuscher Last updated 12 December 22

Founded by Tarini Jindal Handa, Æquō offers an insight into the multiple personalities of Indian craft

By Maria Cristina Didero Published 17 November 22

By Sujata Burman Last updated 31 October 22

By Divia Patel Last updated 31 October 22

Our new series shines light on the creativity and resilience of designers around the world as they confront the challenges wrought by the Covid-19 pandemic. Working with our international contributors, we reach out to creative talents to ponder the power of design in difficult times and share messages of hope. In Mumbai, Bangalore and New Delhi, studios and designers have been connecting with team members through craft, while stepping back to appreciate local sources, writes our design editor, digital, Sujata Burman

By Sujata Burman Last updated 31 October 22

By Harriet Thorpe Last updated 31 October 22

By Sujata Burman Last updated 31 October 22

By Brook Mason Last updated 26 October 22

By David Paw Last updated 25 October 22

By Ellie Stathaki Last updated 21 October 22

Brass detailing, Indian Kota stone, eclectic furniture and personal objects make up the vibrant palette of this earthy-toned home in India

By Harriet Thorpe Last updated 20 October 22

The Museum of Modern Art’s latest exhibition, ‘The Project for Independence: Architectures of Decolonization in South Asia 1947 – 1985’, takes us through the aspirations, innovations and visions of South Asian countries after the end of colonial rule in the region

By Pei-Ru Keh Last updated 20 October 22

The new Secure factory in Sanand by Studio Saar brings industrial architecture to the 21st century

By Ellie Stathaki Last updated 20 October 22

By David Paw Last updated 19 October 22

Rajasthan is the jewel in India’s crown, a parched expansive land, home to vibrantly colourful festivals, thrilling wildlife experiences, fairytale palaces and epic forts – many of which have been transformed into modern-day luxury hotels. We take you on a tour of the best Rajasthan hotels to lay your head.

By Lauren Ho Last updated 19 October 22