bauen
To build, construct, make. In architecture, the act of building.
Navi Mumbai · since 2025
Building and making, twice over.
BAUfabrique is an interdisciplinary space for architecture, art history, aesthetics and urbanism: research, publishing and teaching under one name.
The name
fabrique
A factory, a place of making. From fabriquer, to make.
A factory for making.
One idea said twice, in two languages.
What we do
Founded in 2025 by Smita Dalvi and Mustansir Dalvi, with over sixty combined years of teaching, research and writing between them.
Research consultancy
Expert consultancy in academic research in architecture, architecture education, urbanism and design.
Publishing
Writing, editing and publishing books and journals on architecture, architecture education, urbanism and design.
Courses and workshops
Para-academic courses, workshops and lectures, run through the BAUfabrique paraACADEMY.
Founders
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Prof. Smita Dalvi, PhD
Teaches architecture and aesthetics in Navi Mumbai and Mumbai. Retired Professor, Pillai College of Architecture; founding editor of Tekton.
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Prof. Mustansir Dalvi, PhD
Professor (Metropolitan Architecture), Sir JJ School of Art, Architecture and Design. Poet, translator and urban commentator.
Who we work with
- Academics and researchers in architecture, architecture education, urbanism and design
- Students and professionals looking for advanced education and capacity building
- Educational institutions and libraries
- Anyone who wants to understand art history, architecture, urbanism and design
- Experts, mentors, institutions, industry bodies and publishers who want to collaborate
Contact
Write to us
For research consultancy, publishing, collaborations and anything else. For programmes, the paraACADEMY has its own pages.
Thank you, that is with us
We reply within three working days.