MAD(E) IN MUMBAI

We will be presenting our talk titled ‘City as a Laboratory- Trajectories of an Urban Practice’ at ‘Emergent Practices in South Asia’ conference at IFBE, Mumbai.

The event is part of an ongoing exhibition ‘Architectures of Transition - Emergent Practices in South Asia’ that brings together 78 emergent practices shaping Architecture, Landscape & Infrastructure in Public Realm across South Asia.

Architecture in the Public Realm is shaped as much by patronage as by design intent & beyond design lies a deeper ecosystem of support, process, and purpose. Through this lecture, we will reflect on the Trajectory our studio has undertaken to reach out & engage with the patronage, bureaucracy & stake holders that shape our Urban Built Environment.

The panel discussion is curated by Pranav Thole & Devashree Shah & the Co-panellists include - , ,

Join us at IFBE, Mumbai.
18:00 – 20:00, Wednesday
18 March 2026

Mapping the Metropolis > Ahmedabad > Analysis > Future Strategies

After mapping 353 Public Toilets from 6 zones of Ahmedabad & compiling them in the form of an interactive database, the Reports dwells into the analysis of the data & critical situations where urgent intervention is needed. The report suggests 4 future strategies to Revitalize these 353 Public Toilets so that the people of Ahmedabad across the city have an equitable access to safe & dignified Sanitation regardless of their socio-economic backgrounds.

Negotiating between Land & Water — exploring how architecture can mediate, adapt, and respond to the dynamic realities of flood-prone terrains.

We will be presenting selected projects from our studio that try to make peace with water through design in the aqueous landscapes of Uttar Pradesh & Maharashtra. These works investigate resilience, community sheltering, and ecological intelligence in regions shaped by seasonal inundation.

Join us for a talk on ‘Flood Resilient Architecture’
14 Feb 2026, 1PM, 5th Fl., Balwant Sheth School of Architecture (BSSA), NMIMS

We look forward to sharing research, design strategies, and conversations on building a more adaptive future.

We are presenting various recent projects from our studio at Chrysalis Talks..

Join us on 12 Feb 2026, 1pm
Lokmanya Tilak Institute of Architecture, Navi Mumbai

Mapping the Metropolis > Ahmedabad > Fieldwork > 353 Sites

The Fieldwork took our team to 353 places across the city of Ahmedabad. They visited 353 Public Toilets & documented their status, year of establishment, distribution, size, usability & building condition, location & surrounding context, footfall, quality of space, operating agency, program and accessibility to Differently abled, Senior citizen, Children & Women etc.

This led us to creating a database in the form of an interactive map that govt. agencies can use to evaluate the state of Public Toilets in the city. The study can be instrumental in devising future strategies & frameworks for improving Public Sanitation across the city.

Mapping the Metropolis | Ahmedabad City
466sq.km.> 8 million population > 7 Zones > 48 Wards > 353 Sites

Our studio recently completed a city scale Survey, Assessment & Recommendation Report on Public Toilets for Ahmedabad Municipal Corporation. The report mapped the current state of 353 Public Toilets across the 7 zones in 48 wards of Ahmedabad city and devised strategies for their future.

More to come soon..

Sculpting the Ground..
Public Plaza at Hitec City, Hyderabad.

Coming Soon !

DRAWING NARRATIVES >
Architecture for the Funerary Landscapes [Size-33” x 46”] I Aug 2024

In Hyderabad's urban fabric, crematoriums and graveyards coexist, forming a sacred terrain that's a palimpsest of diverse beliefs, rituals, and memories. This paradoxical space is marked by stigma yet offers refuge from the city's frenzied heartbeat.

‘Drawing Narratives’ seeks to capture this fractured yet fascinating relationship between death, architecture, landscape, and the city, where rituals, contemplative voids, and urban rhythms coexist in a delicate balance. The design intervention unfolds on three planes – landscape, atmosphere, and pavilion – weaving together the tangible and the ephemeral.

Amidst the landscape, serene sanctuaries are crafted, respecting existing graves and providing stillness amidst urban tumult. As a space of reverence and contemplation, it offers a respite from the city's frenetic pace, a sanctuary for the soul.

The design encompasses a range of functions, from practical to sacred, including Ritual Platform, Cold Storage, Changing Rooms, Mundan Yard, Cremation Pyre, Prayer Hall, Asthi Storage, Admin block, Staff Quarters, among others. With precision and restraint, our design etches a gentle footprint, adaptable and replicable, whispering solace to the city's disparate corners.

Positions OPEN this Summer for Interns & Junior Architects !
Apply now at [email protected]

INTERNSHIP >
The Internship Program at MAD(E) IN MUMBAI offers an intense & multifaceted exposure to the discipline of Architecture/Urban Design and is conducted over a minimum period of 120 working days. During the course of the engagement, the interns shall be exposed to various aspects of the discipline that would help them grow as an Architect & a Professional. Upon completion of the internship, the students receive stipend and a completion letter.

JUNIOR ARCHITECTS >
Junior Architects get to work through all phases of projects. Tasks include site visits, architectural design, technical drawings, rendering, physical model building and administrative coordination with various government agencies/ clients.

A Flair for Design, Love for Travel & Passion to Build is a MUST !

Join us for the Panel Discussion & Book launch of 'CULT OF PLAY' by Martina Maria Spies and Pritika Akhil Kumar, and delve into the transformative power of play in shaping our cities.

Curated by Nisha Nair-Gupta, the panel discussion will explore the book's key themes:
- Reframing Play in Mumbai's Urban Fabric
- Spatial Justice and Play Equity
- Cultural & Social Dimensions of Play
- Designing for Play in Limited Spaces
- Policy and Future Directions

The Panelist include :
Carlin Carr, Harvard University
Jasmine Saluja, Plural
Kalpit Ashar, MAD(E) IN MUMBAI

Date: 27th March 2025
Time: 5:30 PM onwards
Venue: Goethe-Institut / Max Mueller Bhavan, K R Cama Oriental Institute, Churchgate, Mumbai 400023

We look forward to an enriching discussion !

Join us for the National Conference on Urban Design at IUDI NatCon 2025 Kolkatta. We are invited for Panel Discussion on "Urban Rights, Aspirations, and Public Space" scheduled on 7th March 2025 between 16:30 to 18:30 hrs.

Explore with us critical questions surrounding -
> How public spaces can be reimagined to integrate marginalised communities as active participants rather than passive users ?
> How public infrastructure can serve as a tool for urban rights rather than reinforcing inequalities ?
> Does urban regeneration truly address the needs of all segments of society ?

A gathering of 30+ speakers and panelists discussing how to make cities better through innovative and inclusive urban design. This year's theme, "Cities in Transition: Inclusion Through Urban Design," delves into strategies to create more livable, equitable and resilient urban spaces.

Venue: Taj Bengal, Kolkata
Dates: 7th & 8th March 2025

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Transforming Public Restrooms, Transforming Lives

As featured in The Hindu on September 7, 2024:

“Backed by design, these architects are replacing that unwieldy box located inconveniently on footpaths and slowly erasing the social stigma around public restrooms.”

We’re glad to be part of this movement, working with various state governments across India to create safer, more accessible, and dignified public restrooms integrated with Urban Form. Our projects and initiatives are driving change and contributing to the Swachh Bharat Abhiyan mission.