The Design Pixels by Mitali

The Design Pixels by Mitali Hello & welcome to The Design Pixels! I am Mitali Harmalkar, an Architect & Urban Designer from Mumbai. I am a passionate photographer and content writer.

I provide writing, design and photography services.

My love for photography was blooming 10 years back.. 😍 all kinds of frames were captured using my Semi- DSLR and Mobile ...
22/01/2026

My love for photography was blooming 10 years back.. 😍 all kinds of frames were captured using my Semi- DSLR and Mobile camera.

#2016 #2026

Since its trending.. and 2016 was an amazing time in my life too. Fresh out of Architecture college, newly experiencing...
20/01/2026

Since its trending.. and 2016 was an amazing time in my life too.

Fresh out of Architecture college, newly experiencing the work culture, and ofcourse many other memorable moments.

Facebook posts gave me this nostalgic tour. 😁❤️✨️🤗

Also, Happy New Year 2026 to everyone! Looking forward to more exploration on this page.

The Art Deco style architecture around Shivaji Park in Dadar, exhibit a unique touch hence known as "Bombay Deco". It co...
19/12/2025

The Art Deco style architecture around Shivaji Park in Dadar, exhibit a unique touch hence known as "Bombay Deco". It combines the sleek design of the Art Deco movement with elements of Indian culture.

Also called as Indo Deco style as it
shows a regional adaptation of the features such as the lively two-tone color schemes and
meaningful decorations, frequently showcasing symbols such as the Om, the sw****ka, and the
Star of David on facades and entrances.

The structures around Shivaji Park are
observed to portray a simpler and more
economical design than the more extravagant Art Deco buildings elsewhere in Mumbai,
mirroring the nature of its middle-class inhabitants.

Writeup: My own work, penned down for a Book Chapter on Streetscapes
Photography: .harmalkar

Architecture of Ahar Cenotaphs, Udaipur. ✨️Built in the traditional Rajput style of architecture.Bold columns, arched ro...
29/12/2023

Architecture of Ahar Cenotaphs, Udaipur. ✨️

Built in the traditional Rajput style of architecture.
Bold columns, arched roofs, elevated platforms and intricately carved ceilings give the cenotaphs an air of quiet elegance.
Similar to the temples of the 1550s, the cenotaphs are made from marble, making them a memorial truly fit for brave kings.

The complex has striking columns elevated on large platforms shielded by dome-shaped roofs. The cenotaphs have structures known as ‘Chattri’ which is a common architectural sight in Rajasthan.
The inner walls of the structure have beautiful carvings of flowers and human figurines on them.
The moldings of the roofs are embroidered with embellishments that resemble the 15th-century temples.
You can find an image of Lord Shiva and a figure representing Maharanas with their ‘Sati’ wives (wives, who sacrificed their lives in Maharana’s cremation flames).
Nearby to these cenotaphs is the “Gangodbhava” or the holy pool (‘kund’). The ‘kund’ is a step well, which is again a classic architectural style of the semi-arid regions of Rajasthan and Gujarat.

To know more checkout our reel on Ahar Cenotaphs on page

All photos taken my me, do not use without permission.


The Cardboard Cathedral, formally called the Transitional Cathedral, in Christchurch, New Zealand, is the transitional c...
17/12/2023

The Cardboard Cathedral, formally called the Transitional Cathedral, in Christchurch, New Zealand, is the transitional church, replacing ChristChurch Cathedral, which was significantly damaged in the 2011 Christchurch earthquake.

The Cardboard Cathedral was designed by the Japanese architect Shigeru Ban and opened in August 2013.

Materials used include 60-centimetre (24 in)-diameter cardboard tubes, timber and steel. The roof is of polycarbon, with eight shipping containers forming the walls. The foundation is concrete slab.

(Photos taken from Google)

A masterpiece of brilliant architecture. Its architecture  is a brilliant amalgamation  of rich Rajasthani, Mughal, Medi...
03/12/2023

A masterpiece of brilliant architecture. 

Its architecture  is a brilliant amalgamation  of rich Rajasthani, Mughal, Medieval, European and Chinese styles.

 The palace is constructed completely of marble and granite. 

The vibrant, intricate and raw details highlight different nature and purpose of the grand interior spaces. 

One cannot help but fall in love with all the arches, colorful jaalis displaying glass and mirror work, quaint courtyard and intimate nooks.

"The Mor Chowk" featured in one of the images, is most beautiful.

The chowk wall is adorned with glass inlay work, to make three peacocks in mosaic art, consisting of 5000 glass pieces.

This place is also called deewane khas as the King and queen used to see dance from the top.

All Photos taken by me. Do not repost. 

Visit for planning your Udaipur trip. 

     

Gol Gumbaz is the most famous monument in Vijayapura. It is the tomb of Mohammed Adil Shah (ruled 1627–1657). It is the ...
24/11/2023

Gol Gumbaz is the most famous monument in Vijayapura. It is the tomb of Mohammed Adil Shah (ruled 1627–1657).

 It is the second largest dome ever built, next in size only to St Peter's Basilica in Rome.

The dome of the Gol Gumbaz monument is a hemi-spherical structure that can reflect the sound waves hitting it from the inside. The sound waves are reflected many times more s compared to plane surfaces which creates the multiple echoing effect in the dome.

(Monument Photos courtesy Google.)

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Documentation Series 02_An educational institute campus situated in a scenic contoured site. Designed by Architect Chris...
05/11/2023

Documentation Series 02_An educational institute campus situated in a scenic contoured site. Designed by Architect Christopher Benninger, the form is inspired by the Mountains surrounding the campus.
The roof of all the building blocks resembles the mountain form. The roof has beautiful skylight systems which flood the interior spaces with ample amount of light throughout the day.
Also interesting is the smart utilization of the contoured site and creating various pockets of private courtyards of different blocks. Loved visiting and experiencing this project with my then students. 😍

Photoshoot for Residential Project 01_Kitchen & Puja RoomFor Shot by 📸 .harmalkar
07/10/2023

Photoshoot for Residential Project 01_Kitchen & Puja Room
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Shot by 📸 .harmalkar

Located in the by-lanes of the bustling Somwar Peth, almost hidden is the Trishund Mayureshwar Ganpati temple.The temple...
28/09/2023

Located in the by-lanes of the bustling Somwar Peth, almost hidden is the Trishund Mayureshwar Ganpati temple.
The temple has an idol of Lord Ganesh with three trunks and six hands, seated on a peacock, which in fact is a rare depiction of this deity.The temple is constructed on a high platform and has a small courtyard.
As per news, This over 250-year-old temple is soon getting a Rs 25-lakh makeover by Pune Municipal Corporation.
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📍City Palace, Udaipur The vibrant, intricate and raw details highlight different nature and purpose of the grand interio...
05/03/2023

📍City Palace, Udaipur
The vibrant, intricate and raw details highlight different nature and purpose of the grand interior spaces.
One cannot help but fall in love with all the arches, colorful jaalis displaying glass and mirror work, quaint courtyard and intimate nooks.
All Photos taken by me. Do not repost.
Visit for planning your Udaipur trip.

📍City Palace, Udaipur A masterpiece of brilliant architecture. Its architecture is a brilliant amalgamation of rich Ra...
05/03/2023

📍City Palace, Udaipur
A masterpiece of brilliant architecture.
Its architecture is a brilliant amalgamation of rich Rajasthani, Mughal, Medieval, European and Chinese styles.
The palace is constructed completely of marble and granite.

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