Principal Architect Abha Narain Lambah holds a Master’s degree in Architectural Conservation from the School of Planning & Architecture, New Delhi, and brings over two decades of expertise to her field. Recognized for her significant contributions to architecture, she has been honored with prestigious awards including the Sanskriti Award, the Eisenhower Fellowship, the Attingham Trust Fellowship, and the Charles Wallace Fellowship. In 2016, she was also nominated among the Top 20 Women Architects Globally by Arc Vision.
- Name : Abha Narain Lambah
- Firm Name : Abha Narain Lambah Associates
- Location : Mumbai
- Top Projects : Elphinstone College, Mumbai; Jai Vilas Palace, Gwalior, Madhya Pradesh; Raj Bhavan, Nainital, Uttarakhand; The Quarter at The Royal Opera House, Mumbai, Maharashtra
Abha Narain Lambah serves as a consultant to prominent organizations such as ICCROM, UNITAR, the World Monuments Fund, the Global Heritage Fund, and the Archaeological Survey of India. She has actively contributed to heritage committees in both Delhi and Mumbai.
Her firm, Abha Narain Lambah Associates, is a leading architectural practice in India, specializing in Architectural Conservation, Building Restoration and Retrofit, Museum Design, Historic Interiors, Urban and Regional Conservation Management Plans, Conservation Assessment Studies, Urban Signage, and Street Furniture. The firm’s extensive portfolio encompasses historic sites throughout India, including ancient Buddhist sites like Ajanta and Bodh Gaya, 15th-century temples in Ladakh and Hampi, as well as medieval mosques, palaces, forts, and caravanserais across Rajasthan, Hyderabad, Madhya Pradesh, and Punjab. The firm also focuses on 19th-century colonial heritage in cities such as Delhi, Shimla, Pune, Bangalore, and Mumbai, and 20th-century modern heritage in Chandigarh and Art Deco Mumbai.
The firm’s outstanding work has been recognized with nine UNESCO Asia Pacific Awards for conservation projects, including the Award of Excellence for the 15th-century Maitreya Buddha Temple at Basgo, Ladakh, and the Award of Distinction for Mumbai University’s Convocation Hall in 2007. Additionally, Abha Narain Lambah Associates has been featured in the TOP 50 Architects & Designers by Architectural Digest for 2014, 2015, 2017, and 2018; named among the Top 10 Young Indian Architects in 2012 by Construction World; included in the Top 100 Architects of India by Architects & Interiors India for 2015-16; and received the CNBC Architect of the Year Award in 2017.
The firm has a rich history of working on prominent museum projects across India, including the Nehru Memorial and Swatantrata Sangram Sangrahalaya in Delhi, Mani Bhawan Gandhi Sangrahalaya and the Prince of Wales Museum in Mumbai, Chowmahalla Palace Museum in Hyderabad, Jai Vilas Palace in Gwalior, and the Nehru homes in Allahabad. The firm also provides expertise in Museum and Gallery Design, advising on iconic institutions such as the Rashtrapati Bhavan Museum in New Delhi and the Indian Museum in Kolkata.
Since the implementation of the Heritage Regulations for Bombay in 1995, the firm has been deeply involved in the conservation of 19th-century Victorian landmarks and precincts in Mumbai. Notable projects include the urban guidelines for Khotachiwadi and Dadabhai Naoroji Road precincts, as well as the restoration of key landmarks such as the Royal Opera House, Town Hall & Asiatic Library, Convocation Hall Mumbai University, Elphinstone College, Old Secretariat, Bombay High Court, Raj Bhavan Mumbai, Sir JJ School of Art, Municipal Head Office, Crawford Market, and several banks including Tata Palace (Deutsche Bank), HSBC, Bank of India, and Central Bank.
Highlighted Projects:
- Elphinstone College, Mumbai: This pioneering conservation project focused on the façade restoration and conservation of a Grade I Heritage Building—a historic Victorian Neo-Gothic structure in the Kala Ghoda Art District—through an innovative public-private partnership.
- Jai Vilas Palace, Gwalior, Madhya Pradesh: The project involved museum master planning, gallery design, signage design, building conservation, structural repairs, and visitor facilities design for one of India’s most spectacular Neo-Classical palaces. Built by the Scindia rulers in the 19th century, the palace features grand Baroque interiors and one of the world’s largest crystal chandeliers. The project was supported by the Ministry of Culture.
- Raj Bhavan, Nainital, Uttarakhand: This comprehensive conservation project, funded by the Ministry of Urban Development, aimed at preserving one of the finest colonial estates and restoring its grand Victorian interiors. Designed by Frederick William Stevens, the Government House serves as the official summer residence of the Governor of Uttarakhand.
- The Quarter at The Royal Opera House, Mumbai, Maharashtra: This project includes a cocktail bar, an all-day café, an al-fresco restaurant, and a live music club. The Quarter enhances the visual and cultural appeal of the Opera House site, creating a cohesive venue that enriches Mumbai’s cultural experience.
Get set to meet Abha Narain Lambah at THE WADE ASIA, a premier awards event celebrating outstanding achievements and excellence of women in architecture and design.
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