Inside Mumbai’s most thoughtfully designed creative space

In an age where even creativity has been streamlined into deadlines and deliverables, the act of making has begun to lose its meaning. That’s where Alum Studios comes in—with room to breathe, think, and create. A space designed to restore intention to the creative process.

 

At Alum, form and function don’t just coexist—they collaborate. A signature feature of the studio, the sculptural Curtain Wall, reinterprets soft fabric folds in a rigid form, creating a backdrop that’s as artistic as it is architectural. Its cylindrical voids interact with natural light in ways that deepen contrast and invite visual experimentation, making it a magnet for stylists, set designers, and cinematographers alike. During one recent shoot, a filmmaker described the way the shadows moved across the wall as “poetry in motion,” a reminder that this isn’t just a studio—it’s a living set.

 

The architecture plays an active role here, not just functional, but beautifully atmospheric. It’s easy to imagine the space hosting anything from a fashion editorial to a gallery preview, a sound installation, or a quiet writing session. With natural textures, fluid forms, and a sense of visual calm, the space feels designed to awaken, not overwhelm[m, the creative instinct.

Alum is equipped with everything a professional shoot might require—from lighting to seamless backdrops to gear rentals—but its real strength lies in how it fosters collaboration. Designed for versatility, the space transitions easily into workshops, screenings, or even intimate events, making room for creative cross-pollination. Whether you’re a filmmaker, designer, writer, or visual artist, Alum invites you to take up space—and shape it however you need.

 

Occupying 1,700 sq ft, Alum is bright, open, and endlessly adaptable. High ceilings and streams of natural light define the space, while sculptural design elements—like the soft curves of the “Pod” cove wall or the dreamy drapery backdrop—elevate the visual language of the studio. A meticulously crafted cyclorama offers an infinite white background, blending floor and wall into a single uninterrupted plane that lets subjects take full focus. Just steps away, a warm kitchen-bar zone serves as both a gathering place and a food styling set-up, where collaboration often begins over coffee between takes.

 

All images: Alum Studio

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