From powerhouse architects to rising studios, India’s design fraternity gathered for an evening of recognition, conversation, and camaraderie
By Ankita Rathod l Mumbai
On 3rd September, Milagro was abuzz as GoodHomes magazine, in partnership with Hansgrohe, unveiled the much-anticipated D-List Awards 2025. Now in its fourth edition, the event has become one of the most awaited evenings in the design calendar, spotlighting India’s creative vanguard across architecture and interiors. The evening opened with powerful words from Christophe Gourlan, Chief Sales Officer at Hansgrohe SE, Thomas Stopper, VP Sales Asia, and Abdul Kader Bengali, Managing Director of Hansgrohe India, before GoodHomes Editor-in-Chief Ronitaa Italia took the stage to celebrate the collective spirit of the industry.
The red carpet was lined with some of Mumbai’s most recognisable design names. Ali Baldiwala of Baldiwala Edge made a statement in his signature bold style, while Jasem Pirani and Huzefa Rangwala of MuseLAB brought their unmistakable energy. Also in attendance were Maithili Raut, Satyajeet Patwardhan, Mangesh Lungare, and Rohit Mankar, alongside Sarah Sham of Essajees Atelier and Ashmit Alag of Transform Design, both of whom have been defining new conversations around luxury and contemporary identity in Indian design. Varuna Arvind, ever so graceful, added to the evening’s glamour. With winners holding sculptural trophies aloft and posing in celebratory clusters, the night quickly turned into a vibrant reunion of peers and collaborators.
More than just an awards night, the D-List has come to represent a cultural moment—where established practices and rising studios share the same spotlight. From the warmth of Milagro’s ambience to the exchange of ideas that lingered long after the formalities, the evening underscored how design in India continues to expand its boundaries. As glasses clinked and the community came together, one thing was clear: the D-List isn’t just about recognition, it’s about reinforcing design’s role as both cultural force and collective identity.
