AD100 2026 honours India’s leading architects and designers in Mumbai

MUMBAI: AD India staged its flagship AD100 2026 showcase in Mumbai, celebrating the country’s most influential architects and interior designers in a glittering ceremony at Taj Lands End. Presented by Asian Paints and supported by Haique Luxury Surfaces and Siemens, the annual list recognised 100 leading practices shaping India’s architectural and design landscape.

This year’s edition featured 18 new entrants, signalling a surge of young studios bringing fresh thinking and experimental approaches to the industry. The evening drew a high-profile crowd from architecture, design and culture, reflecting the growing stature of the AD100 as a definitive barometer of excellence.

Vikas Dilawari Architects clinched the excellence award for architectural restoration, while Romi Khosla Design Studios won the excellence award for a cultural institution for the MF Husain Museum in Doha.

Peer to Peer honours went to Pinakin Patel, Earthscape Studios, Kunal Maniar & Associates, Shonan Purie Trehan and Grounded, recognising outstanding contributions across diverse design disciplines.

AD India head of editorial content Mrinalini Ghadiok, said the 2026 list balanced legacy with a new generation of practices challenging conventions and expanding the language of architecture and interiors. Asian Paints managing director and chief executive Amit Syngle, highlighted the role of material innovation and design thinking in shaping future spaces.

The AD100 trophy, crafted from engineered stone, was unveiled as a symbol of enduring design values, blending architectural strength with material honesty.