About Us
"Abha Narain Lambah Associates is a reflection of our deep commitment to safeguarding and revitalizing India's architectural legacy. With every project we take on, we embark on a journey to rekindle the essence of our nation's past, infusing it with new life and purpose in the modern world. Our work extends beyond mere conservation; it's a tribute to the stories etched in the stones, the cultural significance concealed in every detail, and the timeless beauty that transcends generations.
Our passion spans across various facets of architecture, from museum design and historic interiors to urban and regional conservation. Awards and recognition have come our way, serving as reminders that our work resonates with those who value our cultural heritage. At Abha Narain Lambah Associates, we believe that architecture encompasses more than just physical structures; it encompasses stories, memories, and the indomitable spirit of a nation. We are honored to be stewards of this profound narrative and look forward to each project with renewed enthusiasm and a profound sense of responsibility.
Our legacy is a commitment to India's architectural mosaic, and our vision is to craft spaces that not only preserve our past but also inspire a brighter future. I take immense pride in our exceptional team, the heart and soul of this company. Together, we will continue writing the story of India's architectural heritage, leaving an indelible mark for generations to come."
Abha Narain Lambah
Founder and Principal Architect
Abha Narain Lambah Associates is an architectural practice specializing in Architectural Conservation, Building Restoration & Retrofit, Museum Design, Historic Interiors, Preparation of Urban and Regional Level Conservation Management Plans, Urban Signage and Street Furniture. It has won 11 UNESCO Asia Pacific Awards for conservation projects including the Award of Excellence for the 15th Century Maitreya Buddha Temple at Basgo, Ladakh and Award of Distinction for Mumbai University's Convocation Hall in 2007. The firm has won the Architect of the Year Award from Architectural Digest and Architect of the Year Award from Construction World in 2019.
The principal Abha Narain Lambah is a conservation architect with a Masters Degree in Architectural Conservation and has more than 25 years of experience as an Architect. She has been awarded the Sanskriti Award, Eisenhower Fellowship, the Attingham Trust Fellowship and Charles Wallace Fellowship, wherein she undertook intensive training in conservation techniques. The Architectural practice has focused on historic sites all over India ranging from 15th century temples in Ladakh and Hampi, to colonial buildings such as Viceregal Lodge Shimla, Raj Bhavan Kolkata and Nainital, prepared management plans for - ancient sites of Lothal, Ajanta Caves, Mahabodhi Temple, UNESCO World Heritage Sites to Islamic monuments such as Charminar, Golconda Fort and Mughal Sarai Doraha. Projects in Mumbai include the restoration of the Victorian Neo-Gothic Municipal Head Office, Convocation Hall of University of Mumbai, Asiatic Library & Town Hall, Crawford Market, Old Secretariat, Sir JJ School of Art, Bombay High Court, Tata Palace and Royal Opera House.
The studio has domain expertise in Museum & Gallery Design and has worked on a range of Museums such as Nehru Memorial at Teen Murti House and Swatantrata Sangram Sangrahalaya Red Fort Delhi, Mani Bhavan Gandhi Sangrahalaya, Anand Bhavan and Swaraj Bhavan Allahabad, Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Vastu Sangrahalaya Mumbai, Chowmahalla Palace Museum Hyderabad, Jaivilas Palace Museum,Gwalior, Lal Bagh Palace Museum Indore and Sheesh Mahal and Durbar Hall Patiala.
Abha Narain Lambah
Principal Architect
Specialists in
Conservation Master Plans for Historic Sites
Preparation of Urban & Regional Conservation Plans
Preparation of UNESCO WHS Nomination Dossiers
Adaptive Reuse of Historic Buildings
Museum Design
Conservation of Monuments & Sites
Restoration of Victorian & Colonial Buildings
Restoration of Historic Homes & Palaces
Restoration of Railway Structures & Historic Markets
Rehabilitation & Services Upgrade for Historic Buildings
Documentation & Fabric Inspection of Historic Buildings
Management Plan Documents & Monitoring
Risk Management of Historic Sites
Restoration of Historic Sculpture & Wall Paintings
Restoration of Historic Stained Glass
Listing & Heritage Management
Historic Interiors
DPR for Museums
Street Furniture & Signage Design
Architectural New Built and Interior Projects
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