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Materiality of ideas
Architecture is the art of blending culture with emotions; it is multi-sensory and manifests itself through materials. Building materials and construction techniques act as mediators for this blending. Materials and their inherent qualities evoke feelings and reveal the meaning behind … Continue reading
Leisurely brunch at Lagerbay
Lagerbay located on waterfield road, is a fairly new joint in Bandra. It is where the once legendary Zenzi stood. Though I had never been to Zenzi; Lagerbay feels strangely familiar. Lagerbay sounds more like a bar but once inside … Continue reading
Posted in Culture, Fashion, Food, Travel
Tagged Bombay Brunch Brigade, Lagerbay, Lulu's Cupcakes
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Carnival for a Cause
Bombay Brunch Brigade religiously goes out for brunches. We look forward to brunch every month like Bahai’s look forward to their 19th day feast. In May it was special – as we got to brunch for a cause. Every year … Continue reading
Posted in Culture, Fashion, Food, Travel
Tagged Bombay Brunch Brigade, Carnival for a Cause, Dia Mirza, Elle India, Food, Ogaan Cancer Foundation, Quirk Box, Taj Mahal Palace and Hotel
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An unforgettable multi-sensory experience
In November on a Sunday morning before heading out for brunch Ingrid, Stephan and myself headed over to the Dadar Flower Market. It is one of Bombay’s largest wholesale flower markets. On a Sunday morning the station was not as … Continue reading
Posted in Culture, Food, Travel
Tagged Bombay, Bombay Brunch Brigade, Cafe Madras, idli, King's Circle, Matunga, ragi dosa, rasam vada, south indian, upma podi
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Dim sum ‘n’ more
After skipping brunch last month I was really looking forward to brunch at Vongwong which occupies the first floor at the Express towers. It is located well off of marine drive behind the iconic Air India building and across from … Continue reading
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Tagged Bollywood, Bombay, Bombay Brunch Brigade, designer cocktails, dim sums, Nariman Point, Ra.One Dolls, surfing swamis, VongWong
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The power and magic of imagination
This past saturday I was given the opportunity to share my love and passion for architecture with the Responsible Champions. This third grade class of the Dharavi Transit Camp Municipal School are being nurtured by Srini Swaminathan, a Teach for … Continue reading
Architecture in India since 1990: a survey of the contemporary built environment in India
Rahul Mehrotra a practicing architect and urban designer in Mumbai and Boston, where he also teaches at Harvard University was on a seven city tour in India to launch his most recent publication – Architecture in India: Since 1990. In … Continue reading
Posted in Architecture, Culture, Design, Indian Art and Architecture, Travel
Tagged Alternate Energy, Architecture in India since 1990, contemporary indian architecture, Counter Modernism, faith based architecture, Globalization, impatient capital, landscape of pluralism, Rahul Mehrotra, Regional Manifestation
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Brunch Paintings
This past Sunday the Bombay Brunch Brigade met at Candies, in Bandra. We were blessed to have Teach for India fellows – Anaka, Srini, Resham, Shweta and Shalini join us along with children from their respective classrooms. The multi leveled sky-garden … Continue reading
Posted in Art, Design, Food
Tagged Bandra, Bombay, Bombay Brunch Brigade, Brunch Paintings, Candies, Mumbai, Teach for India
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Heartening brunch at Le Mill Cafe
Le Mill located in Wadi Bunder is one of the few places in Bombay still untouched by development. Hope that this neighbourhood does not go down the same path as Lower Parel. Designed by Ashiesh Shah this old mill is … Continue reading
Posted in Culture, Fashion, Food, Travel
Tagged Bombay, Bombay Brunch Brigade, Brunch, Le Mill Cafe, Mumbai
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