Art Deco is everywhere
Updated On: 29 April, 2024 06:53 AM IST | Mumbai | Fiona Fernandez
Our sutradhaars, Sir PM and Lady Flora, discuss the importance of this style of architecture, and the need for Bombaywallahs to be more aware and concerned about why we must preserve its presence in the city
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Sir PM was suitably dressed for the walking trail – sola hat, khakis and a crisp white linen shirt; Lady Flora was in her trademark whites with a Panama hat and sunglasses that made her look quite the sight—a cross between a Greco-Roman goddess and an American tourist. Both arrived on the dot at their designated meeting point—the parapet near a popular juice centre at Dadar’s Shivaji Park. Dr Viegas was going to be their guide. The trio had planned a walkabout in the area on World Art Deco Day with Sir PM and Lady Flora. Ever since the duo had attended an exhibition that had created elaborate and well-researched displays of plans by some of India’s finest architects who did justice to this architectural style, and where it showcased sites not just in SoBo but across most of the suburbs, they were curious to explore at least some of these parts and see it for themselves.
“How fabulous that you two could make it on a warm April evening,” Dr Viegas welcomed his friends. Dressed in a bush shirt and chinos, he looked every bit the guide. “First of all, I hope you’re carrying adequate water; we’ll also have to forego our chai routine for sugarcane juice or nimbu paani. It’s ideal for summer,” he advised. “Let’s start with this set of buildings,” he began, as the trio crossed the road from Shivaji Park, making their way down a tree-lined alley. “Good to note that the pavements have survived,” observed Sir PM and Lady Flora, as they held onto every word that Dr Viegas shared. “Do you know that the entire Dadar neighbourhood boasts of 198 Art Deco buildings, which is the maximum number of all Deco locations across the city and suburbs?” he revealed, much to their surprise. “And all this while, we imagined that SoBo wore that crown!” exclaimed Lady Flora. Please go on, Viegas…”
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