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conservation · architecture · design
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.
Abha Narain Lambah
Founder & Principal Architect
11
UNESCO Awards
25+
Years of Practice
167
Projects
The Practice
Abha Narain Lambah Associates is an architectural practice specialising in Architectural Conservation, Building Restoration & Retrofit, Museum Design, Historic Interiors, and Urban and Regional Conservation Management Plans. The firm has won 11 UNESCO Asia-Pacific Awards, the Architect of the Year from Architectural Digest, and the Architect of the Year from Construction World in 2019.
Museum & Gallery Expertise
Nehru Memorial at Teen Murti House, Swatantrata Sangram Sangrahalaya Red Fort, Mani Bhavan, Anand Bhavan, Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Vastu Sangrahalaya, Chowmahalla Palace Museum, Jaivilas Palace Museum, Lal Bagh Palace Museum, and Sheesh Mahal & Durbar Hall Patiala.
Principal
Abha Narain Lambah holds a Masters Degree in Architectural Conservation with more than 25 years of experience — recipient of the Sanskriti Award, Eisenhower Fellowship, Attingham Trust Fellowship, and Charles Wallace Fellowship.
Project Reach
15th century temples in Ladakh and Hampi, colonial buildings including Viceregal Lodge Shimla and Raj Bhavan, management plans for Ajanta Caves, Mahabodhi Temple, and Charminar, and major Mumbai landmarks including Royal Opera House, Bombay High Court, and Asiatic Library.
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 & Gallery 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
Consultants To
Boards & Advisory Committees
Chair
2021
Spatial Design Jury, ADC Awards, New York
Member
2014
Advisory Board, Rashtrapati Bhavan Museum
Jury Member
2014
UNESCO Asia Pacific Award Jury — only juror from India, Bangkok
Member
Heritage Conservation Committee, Mumbai — appointed for two terms
Member
Heritage Conservation Committee, New Delhi — only Conservation Architect on the statutory committee, appointed by Ministry of Urban Development
Advisory Board
2014
Presidential Estate, New Delhi — nominated by the President of India, only architect on the Advisory Board for Rashtrapati Bhavan Museum
Mentor
2014
Indian Museum Kolkata — nominated by Governor of West Bengal, part of 3-member mentors group for Indian Museum & Victoria Memorial. Museum re-opened by the Prime Minister of India