Delhi Turkman Gate
From the Archival Collection of Mission for Indian History and Archaeology, University of Tokyo, in 1959-60, 1961-62
Praxis, Research & dialogue
The confluence of Architecture, Heritage and Urbanism is the primary area of interest for Five Cross Architects established in 2023

Adaptive reuse of 250 year old Abbey, revitalising it as an active arts, cultural and community center.
Heritage
Heritage remains meaningful when its architecture supports renewed functions without losing the character shaped by time
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Regenerating historic neighbourhoods through their communities, inherited practices and evolving daily life to improve the quality of living.
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A community-led heritage regeneration initiative strengthening Bhuleshwar–Kalbadevi’s living traditions, local livelihoods, public realm, and the identity of its historic neighbourhoods.

A Meditation centre in rural Madhya Pradesh, creating a new space for Ratlam’s communities to congregate, contemplate, and reflect inwardly.
Architecture
Architecture adds value to the built environment by responding sensitively to its context and enabling communities to use spaces more meaningfully.
View Channel Ecology
Restoring relationships between people, place and natural systems, enabling built environments to coexist with and strengthen living landscapes.
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Ecological renewal restoreing native systems, strengthening climate resilience, and reconnecting ACTREC’s built environment with landscape, biodiversity, and collective human wellbeing.

Art & Culture
Art and culture transform spaces into platforms for creative expression, cultural dialogue and collective memory, enriching everyday life.
View Channel Interior refurbishment and restoration of Hamilton Studios, safeguarding Mumbai’s oldest photography studio while renewing its historic spaces for contemporary use.
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Protected: Inside a 200-year-old chapel near Mumbai, reimagined as an intimate arts venue – The Hindu
Heritage
Heritage
Ecology
Art

Protected: This former chapel in Khandala is ready for Mumbai and Pune’s art crowd! – The Nod Mag
Heritage
Heritage
Ecology
Art

Protected: This new performance space in Khandala breathes life into the hill town’s culture
Heritage
Heritage
Ecology
Art

Protected: A 200-Year-Old Chapel finds a new voice
Ecology
Ecology
Heritage
Art

Protected: Schloss (Castle) in Tambach, Germany.
Heritage
Heritage
Architecture
Art
What's Next?
WHAT'S NEXT?
WHAT'S NEXT?
“Inside a 200-year-old chapel near Mumbai, reimagined as an intimate arts venue” - The Hindu
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Protected: This former chapel in Khandala is ready for Mumbai and Pune’s art crowd! – The Nod Mag
Jan'26
“Abbey 301 seemed like it belonged to the arts.” - Abbey 301
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“It is about offering a new cultural experience for the community, and for artistes,” - Abbey 301
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A 200-Year-Old Chapel finds a new voice
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Presenting the Dadar Flower Market Revitalisation Proposal at Bayt Yakan
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Architecture
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