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Coming up off. N. M. Joshi Marg in Mahalaxmi, the Minerva tower by Lokhandwala Infrastructure will comprise of 80+ floors and be >300 m tall. The 59th floor (700 ft above ground) will have a sky lounge that will offer some amazing views of the sea and the cityscape.

Website (http://www.lokhandwalainfrastructure.com/minerva/index.html)

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Location (view on google maps (http://maps.google.com/maps?ll=18.987092,72.827264&spn=0.00557,0.010986&sll=19.017615,72.856164&sspn=0.337738,0.512238&gl=us&vpsrc=6&t=h&z=17)):

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Hey Guys- did you check out this Ad for Minerva- Very classy!!

NEW LANDMARK

Coming up close to the Mahalakshmi Racecourse is a wonder of modern architecture. Brimming with opulence, these 3, 5 and 6 BHK apartments and lavish 4 1/2 BHK duplexes will overlook the racecourse and the Arabian Sea on either side. Developed by Lokhandwala Infrastructure, it’s all set to change the skyline of Mumbai. To know more, sms "MAHALAKSHMI" to 5676718


How do I copy paste an image here???

In which news paper?

you need to search this forum dude

there are threads on it

Sunday the 10th Time of India.. page 2

Hey u cant copy paste an image here is it? Check out the ad on www.lokhandwalainfrastructure.com.

I check TOI epaper of 10th but they are not saying anything about the project. :(

Check this out, The Marathoc Icon Corporate IT Park to be built at Lower Parel,

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I check TOI epaper of 10th but they are not saying anything about the project. :(Hey it was the complete page ad on page 2- Main Times of India suppliment.. tell me can I copy paste it here? How?

www.lokhandwalainfrastructure.com

http://http://epaper.timesofindia.com/Daily/skins/TOINEW/navigator.asp?Daily=TOIM&showST=true&login=default&pub=TOI

Hey does anyone here have more info on Lokhandwala Minerva. The super luxury tower coming up right in front of bellisimo- 82 floors

I copied all the posts that had accurate info related to the project -

MAHALAXMI | Lokhandwala Minerva | 85 fl | APP



New Project -

Minerva, Worli - designed for Lokhandwala Developers

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The concept design was provided by LERA (http://www.lera.com/projects/in/minerva.htm) for this project. More from their website:

Minerva Tower

Mumbai, India


Client:
Lokhandwala Infrastructure

Location:
Mumbai, India

Height:
65-story

This project consists of a pair of slender, 65 story residential towers set above a 12 story parking podium. The total gross construction area of each tower is 575,000sf (53,419sm) and the gross construction area of the podium is approximately 800,000sf (74,322sm). LERA will be providing a concept design for this project.





Originally posted by India101
This website (http://www.meeraslist.com/mumbai/posts/houses_and_flats_for_rent/minerva_lokhandwala_in_mahalaxmi_9987131823_mumbai_minerva/44412) says:

Minerva Location :
A premium residence, off. N. M. Joshi Marg, Next to Apollo Mills, Mahalaxmi, Mumbai.

Nitro, the correct location of Minerva is on JR Boricha marg and right infront (west) of Bellissimo. In that "location plan" that you posted, Minerva is shown to the west of Lodha's Apollo Mills.





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Hey it was the complete page ad on page 2- Main Times of India suppliment.. tell me can I copy paste it here? How?

first you need to upload to some image hosting sites like tinypic.com or imagesack etc once u upload there you will get one link just paste that link here

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when u upload to tinypic u can see one textbox containing link and the label like "IMG Code for Forums & Message Boards" just copy that code and paste here

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Oh well- There it is..

anyways u can edit your own post see edit button of right bottom corner of your post :)

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Haha Thanks.. I`m new as you can see. Day 1.. hence all the mess..

hey dude pls can u help me with minerva as to will it cover d entire of bellissimo or partly and any odr links for it please .thanx

Hey Bud- Nope not completely- Just partly- Plus its a pretty slender building.. and angled..There was an ad today again in the Times of India.

As per the location map, it seems like it will cover most of Bellissimo. Only the ends will stick out.

Does anyone know/can anyone guess the rough size in metres?

Proposed? Approved? SitePrep?

Hey Yup I guess you are right..

Approved and being officially launched on Sunday the 17th.. I think we ll see an ad in the paper again in Sat and Sunday.. Is gonna be a kickass project by the looks of it..

Taller the better buddy...looks like youve booked more than a couple of apartments there..Cheers !!

One things for sure...Lodha's gonna rue his decision to buy Apollo Mills and not the Slums in front..A few hundred crores down the drain..

could we change the title to MAHALAXMI: LOKHANDWALA MINERVA ?

I keep thinking this thing is actually located in Lokhandwala.

Hey MHI1985- "Couple apartments" - Yea I wish!!Hah.. But I appreciate the good wishes.. Maybe soon? Well I guess despite the view being blocked partially- Lodha still has a stunning project- with incredible ammenities and everything. Also lets not forget all Bellisimo aparts are open on 2 sides so they will still have the view open on the other side except one of the wings that has primero in front.. So despite this I still think Bellisimo will be a highly coveted address and project..

Bharatiya- agreed- lets stick with Mahalaxmi- Minerva. Sounds cool.

Does anyone have any update on the flyover that is apparently going to be built from near Famous Studio, Dr E Moses Road directly over the railway track and open up at Apollo Mills? Right where this project is.. Lodha has been selling Bellisimo with this as a point.. Is it actually on the way? any ideas?

That flyover is going to remain "U/C" till Lodha and Lokhandwala can sell off the Apollo Mills area and then when thats done.."Oh Sorry Sir,It was just a "proposed" flyover we mentioned in our Brochure.Guess ull have to use Jacob Circle through the slums.

Haha- yea by the looks of it thats what will happen............would be terrific if they were to build it.. You would be from E moses onto that strech in mins.. well hopefully with all those buildings coming up Jacob Circle wont be as much of a mess as it is currently.. Only problem with slum rehab development- which most of whats left now of JC is is that apart from the main nice buildings- there will be rehab buidings all over.. Thats not too tempting! So MHi1985- you seem to be well informed- what project are you most bullish on amongst all these up and coming?

I guess Minerva looks like a good prospect if they sell it at anything between 18-20k anything above gives me a lot of choices to think about.
Btw the new website is up and looks quite up to the mark.
http://www.lokhandwalainfrastructure.com/minerva/index.html

Indeed and it look pretty promising- esp the elevation, Sky Lounge on the 60th level, apartment luxuries etc.. seems like it has all the works and is ready to compete with the best..

Awesome Design i must say, the glass cladding is superb and the sky lounge is something im looking forward 2..but im unsure if that wud b open to public for a residential building as this...

When is the construction planned to kick off? any pics of the site to be prepped?

Angry Belissimo Residents whose views are blocked can throw stuff into the Sky Lounge from their Sun-Decks. :O

Angry Belissimo Residents whose views are blocked can throw stuff into the Sky Lounge from their Sun-Decks. :O

lol...

:lol:

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As per it's website (http://www.lokhandwalainfrastructure.com/minerva/index.html) it will be 1000ft / 304m tall...

and heres a close up of the tower (excluding podium) -

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Awesome Design i must say, the glass cladding is superb and the sky lounge is something im looking forward 2..but im unsure if that wud b open to public for a residential building as this...

When is the construction planned to kick off? any pics of the site to be prepped?

Hey Savz- I think construction should start anytime. Nothing done so far. Lets hope the sky lounge is open to the public althought I doubt that very much. Im sure the access to it will only be via access card for the residents.

Well its a long 4 year project for sure.. Lodha Bell. guys can enjoy the view till then.......... It will be funny sight to have people sitting in the Minerva Lounge and suddenly see eggs and tomatoes being thrown at them from across the street.......... will create alot of panic.

hahahahahah

This is a cool one.

this is my favourite of the lot... dunno why... nice site may b...

Nice one. Inspired by the Kingdom Centre in Riyadh maybe?

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And now Minerva... this render is only an approximation... for render from architects, refer to page 1...

AchemsRazor, yeah may be. Looks similar. I understand why BB was saying that Hafeez Contractor was ripping off designs. :)

@Williemore: :applause::applause: great work with all your 3D designs!
I suggest you create a thread just like the one in Kolkata subforum.. (Creating 3D Kolkata - Google Earth) and put your designs there.. better to track.
Plus, have you already submitted them to Google? Are they getting approved? I guess, since these buildings do not exist today, they might not get approved. Still we can save them for future :)

Large render from MPE -

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Looking Hot! The only concern I guess being that the only current "ready" project being The Imperial, Tardeo took ages to get done.. Hopefully systems are more streamlined and all these dream projects get done in the 4-5 stipulated period and dont take a decade..

Planet Godrej is done. And was our tallest building for a couple of months.

Lol. Tallest building for a couple of months. Too much competition of getting taller these days.

I hate this design, it looks very middle eastern!

How?

Dont know about it looking middle eastern. It certainly looks like a building in the middle east though.

The one in Riyadh is pretty cool one.

An ad in Prabhadevi

Oct 23- Copyright Sayonti Banerjee
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Thats s good location to host an ad.. Infact they have lots of hoardings up and about around south-central bombay.. I think one is really going to be a very exclusive and prestigious project.

Can just imagine the skyline around the Racecourse in years to come.

Indeed- Its gonna be kickass.. With Orchid Turf View, Minerva, Bellisimo, Orchid heights. Godrej Planet, Vivarea. Maybe some more as well..

sorry quick question is the mahalaxmi racecourse defunct? or does it still get used?

It absolutely gets used..

This is a scenario like what Central Park is to Manhatten or Hyde Park to London.. everything overlooking or around is outrageously expensive.. This is pretty much that scario starting out..

An ad in Prabhadevi

Oct 23- Copyright Sayonti Banerjee
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Thats actually the Mahalazmi Mandir area/Haji Ali rather than Prabhadevi.

Hey Bud, yup you are right.. Although I think Minerva has a huge ad opp the Sidhivinayak Temple at Prabhadevi as well.. perhaps that confused him. But its a nice follow up.. I actually think that this project is the next BIG thing for that part of the city..

Can just imagine the skyline around the Racecourse in years to come.

it looks pretty amazing now
( remember that pic i posted where the security guy took us up to the as yet unused car park above pheonix mall? wicked)
mumbai soon to be K L :)

This is a scenario like what Central Park is to Manhatten or Hyde Park to London..

Or the Millennium park in Chicago. :)

This is a scenario like what Central Park is to Manhatten or Hyde Park to London.. everything overlooking or around is outrageously expensive.. This is pretty much that scario starting out..

though the racecourse itself is nothing like central park or hyde park :(

im glad someone, well you, pointed that out...
d'you think the 125 storeys is gonna get built that high?
everyones ganging up on me in the int forum....:bash:

im glad someone, well you, pointed that out...
d'you think the 125 storeys is gonna get built that high?
everyones ganging up on me in the int forum....:bash:

:pet:

:pet:

blimey i think if you saw my posts you might not be so sympathic :nuts:

though the racecourse itself is nothing like central park or hyde park :(

Well its nothing like it aesthetically or in scale, but on a physical level it creates the same sort of impact considering it is in the heart of south bombay. Nothing in India is really like anything abroad now is it? But it can on some level perform simmilar function or create simmilar interest and aspirational value of being around it.. makes sense??

my comment was just one bemoaning the fact that we dont have a central park, not really related much to the point you were making

im glad someone, well you, pointed that out...
d'you think the 125 storeys is gonna get built that high?
everyones ganging up on me in the int forum....:bash:

Check out the new updates in that thread !! :banana: :cheers:

Who knows.. Hopefully perhaps once the lease expires in 2013- we may be in for some scale and sense of a central park.. ! I guess the govt was keen to create something on those lines at Azaad and Oval- but the Indian zest/zeal and obsession with cricket goofed that up.. so I guess its complex getting things like that done in India.. but I guess we all have to be hopeful.

if the lease expires and the government takes over its more likely it will be occupied by slums in some years and then sold for redevelopment to a builder who is a front for a politician. i hope the rwitc keeps possession

if the lease expires and the government takes over its more likely it will be occupied by slums in some years and then sold for redevelopment to a builder who is a front for a politician. i hope the rwitc keeps possession

If thats the reality and likelihood then ofcourse, lets hope that they stay in control of it for decades to come..

Didn't see this in Proposed Supertalls in International Forums. Created on there!!

I would suggest you to slow down on the international section. We have been getting a lot of naysayers from many other parts of the world. So once the building starts u/c and we have some pictures, we won't even give a chance to say anything to anyone.

I would suggest you to slow down on the international section. We have been getting a lot of naysayers from many other parts of the world. So once the building starts u/c and we have some pictures, we won't even give a chance to say anything to anyone.

True - but ESPECIALLY considering they're U/C and not Pro - they belong in there. I originally wanted to move it directly into the U/C section - but held off waiting on confirmation of height

And screw the naysayers mate - you and I know they're a dime and a dozen but a penny to boot!! I'm proud of the flood of projects in Mumbai and hate seeing one or two in the international forums where Mumbai
s visibility should big!! And its all fact- we're not conjuring up projects :cheers:

True - but ESPECIALLY considering they're U/C and not Pro - they belong in there. I originally wanted to move it directly into the U/C section - but held off waiting on confirmation of height

And screw the naysayers mate - you and I know they're a dime and a dozen but a penny to boot!! I'm proud of the flood of projects in Mumbai and hate seeing one or two in the international forums where Mumbai
s visibility should big!! And its all fact- we're not conjuring up projects :cheers:

+1, if project is u/c here and not in international forum then we should create one :)

Does anyone have any update on current progress at the site for Minerva?

Looks like it'll be a while before even the site preparation takes place..

Keep Worli slum project on hold till Feb 2, says HC (http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/mumbai/Keep-Worli-slum-project-on-hold-till-Feb-2-says-HC/articleshow/7271974.cms)

MUMBAI: The Bombay high court on Wednesday directed the Slum Rehabilitation Authority (SRA) not to sanction Lokhandwala Infrastructure's 25-acre slum redevelopment project at Worli till Febuary 2.

The HC's interim order is significant as it questions the state government's policy to permit a developer to take over a project without competitive bidding. The mandatory consent of 70% residents was also waived off.

The court order also deals a blow, if temporarily, to Lokhandwala's plan to construct a 80-storey tower. Three other mega slum revamp projects could also be affected in the process. These are Shivalik Ventures-Rohan Lifescape's 80-acre colony in Golibar ( Santa Cruz), Ackruti City's 100-acre project at Antop Hill and a 100-acre redevelopment project at Kandivli's Hanuman Nagar, planned by developer Kiran Hemani.

The Lokhandwala interim order was passed by a division bench of Justice Dr D Y Chandrachud and Justice Anoop Mohta while hearing a petition filed by slumdwellers of Veer Jijamata Nagar on E Moses Road. The residents contended that they had not given their consent for the project, as they had given their redevelopment rights to another developer. "In such circumstances, the state can't unilaterally decide to award the project to the Lokhandwalas," the petition said. The SRA and the state government have been asked to file their say on the issue.

According to the slum dwellers, as the Lokhandwalas had not managed to secure the mandatory 70% consent, the SRA did not process the builder's proposal. The developer then approached the state government, who, using a little known clause (3k) of the slum rehabilitation act, waived off the consent stipulation and gave a green signal to the scheme. In lieu of redeveloping the slum, the developer was asked to hand over the balance land for a sewage treatment plant.

The residents further contended that their houses were not part of a slums but a settlement colony for project-affected people. "In the case of the Dharavi redevelopment project, the BMC had taken a stand that the settlement of municipal tenants should not be equated with those of slumdwellers. The same argument also holds good with Veer Jijamata Nagar as well here," the residents argued.

The land at E Moses Road, Worli, comprises four clusters: Jivanjyot Co-operative Housing Society (CHS), Shree Swami Vivekanand Nagar CHS, Mata Ramabai Nagar and Veer Jijamata Nagar. Of these, Veer Jijamata Nagar comprises the largest chunk of about nine acres, with 3,500 of the 18,000 residents. . Of a total 18,000 slum-dwellers, over 3,500 slumdwellers reside in Jijamata Nagar.

Damn. :ohno:

Damn. :ohno:-

Hey no one needs to worry- whoever has posted that news paper cutting has his facts fixed up. Its not relevant to Minerva- That high court rulling is regarding another plot of land that Lokhandwala owns in Worli and is planning another 80 storey luxury condo. Minerva so far is on a roll with 70% of the excavation work already and work in full swing.

Looks like it'll be a while before even the site preparation takes place..

Keep Worli slum project on hold till Feb 2, says HC (http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/mumbai/Keep-Worli-slum-project-on-hold-till-Feb-2-says-HC/articleshow/7271974.cms)-

This write up is not relevant to this particular project!! It is in regards to another plot of land somewhere in Worli where Lokhandwala is planning another project. Minerva has all its permissions perfectly granted and work is on in full swing infact on site.

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This write up is not relevant to this particular project!! It is in regards to another plot of land somewhere in Worli where Lokhandwala is planning another project. Minerva has all its permissions perfectly granted and work is on in full swing infact on site.

Since we now know that work is on at a full pace, it would be also gr8 if you could post a few images if poss...would wait to see a few pics on the progress of the site...thanks for the update anyways.

And once we hav a few site pics, we can accordingly have the status changed from Pro to Site Prep or U/C......

And once we hav a few site pics, we can accordingly have the status changed from Pro to Site Prep or U/C......

Absolutely- However Im not in the city. So would be nice if someone could actually take the trouble to do that.. The work is indeed on in full swing!!

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thank you safdar

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A new monster is rising :master: . Thank you for the pics Safdar

Great Updates man.

Firstly Safdar sahib welcome to SSC and SSC India!! Aapki swagath hain SSC mein!! Secondly excellent updates!! We can move it to u/c now?

Thanks so much Safdar :)

Look how close this is to Bellissimo

Hardcore gamer, it only site prep, only once they start the foundations it will be u/c.

another 300+.... :cheers:

Thanks for the update and pics guys. This project apparently is going to rise very quickly so do keep images updated on the site if possible.. This is def a project to look out for..

Once it starts rising we'll get plenty of pics from the dhobi ghat, as we do with Bellissimo.

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Thanks so much Safdar :)

Look how close this is to Bellissimo

Hardcore gamer, it only site prep, only once they start the foundations it will be u/c.

That is pretty crazy- they are very close- Although the building is going to be slightlu angled above the 25 floor podium so the apartments on the left side of the plot will have way more space than those towards the right.. Also Bellisimo`s plan is like a wave- varying the distance between it and Minerva at different points considerably. Hopefully the architect positions the building in a manner to afford max views to everyone in both buildings..

Does anyone know typically if all is going as planned how long the excavation for the building like this takes? and thereafter how long approx does the foundation take to get done for it to reach the plinth level? The Sky towers at L Parel are all on plinth and higher levels now. Taken nearly a year and half to get here after the site prep actually began I think.. Any concrete info anyone?

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The Melvin is a variant where the victim's underwear is pulled up from the front, to cause injury to the victim's genitals.[4] The female variant is sometimes called a Minerva.

got this from the wiki

the real meaning or significance is

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Minerva


lol talk about words getting new meanings.

So the next time you go to a restaurant, don't ask for a veggie. :)

Now you know where the Minerva building gets it shape from.

Hey,

Does anyone have a recent visual update on whats happening at the ground here? I assume the excavation is done and piling should be on the way here..

If there is a picture, it will be posted here.

If there is a picture, it will be posted here.
Well obviously the reason I'm asking is because there is no recent update here 101...if there was one I would nt be asking now would I? Will look out for a recent photographic update as when and when someone is kind enough to take and host one here...

You asked "does anyone have a recent visual update". If someone had an update they would have posted it here.

You asked "does anyone have a recent visual update". If someone had an update they would have posted it here. Whatever dude... Why don't we focus on the reason we are all here.. And keep curt personal comments out of this platform.. There are other platforms one can use to butter ones ego and feel important if thats ur endeavour here.. Anyway moving on....So yea.. Looking forward to an update on Minerva when someone actually takes a shot..

curt personal comments are the order of the day.
thats how they do it on ssci unfortunately
anyway its exciting 1000 footers getting built
:cheers:

Yo, Well all curt comments will receive and equal and opposite retort :) Anyway- yea, it is indeed super exciting to see all these projects taking off and I`m sure everyone here is looking forward to driving down lower Parel to Mahalaxmi in 2015! This cluster esp is going to be very very cool with Minerva, The Lodha buildings, Orchid Turf View, The Shangrila opposite with the Namaster Tower ( The W hotel) and the Orchid Views and heights in the back drop.. Mumbai is all set to change..

Larger, better quality render from Skyscrapernews.com

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Magnetic Mumbai Tower
Published on 26-01-2011 by Skyscrapernews.com

Approval has been given for a new spangly tower for the Indian city of Mumbai. Named the Minerva after the Roman goddess of wisdom, the design for the tower comes from Hafeez Contractors, and bears a similarity to cattle prods that no-one would ever use to make construction workers build quicker.

Standing at a total of 82-storeys, which is approximately 300 metres in height, the tower sits on a 12-storey podium base which will be used for parking.

From here the tower rises before separating into two separate prong-shaped towers in a similar manner to a magnet. Where the towers bisect a sky lounge will feature which includes a observation deck offering stunning views of the Arabian sea and surrounding countryside and for those who cant resist a flutter on the horse, the Mahalakshmi Racecourse, there will also be a café.

The undulating balconied facades are a mixture of concrete and glazing and have been designed to withstand the next five hundred years of wind and climate conditions.

The tower will be purely residential and aims to be one of the most luxurious addresses in Mumbai featuring six bed apartments with swimming pools, private sun decks for each apartment as well as the fact no common walls are shared between apartments reducing the hassle of noisy neighbours.

Residents of the towers can also look forward to the use of a gym, steam room, running track, cricket pitches and squash courts. Along with this there will also be a butler service and a 24/7 emergency service including private ambulance just in case of cramps on the running track.

With work already underway on the site preparation, it shouldn’t be to long before the tower graces Mumbai’s ever-expanding skyline.

Sounds pretty Hot!

Sounds pretty Hot!

+1

can somebody post latest images of the construction site?Sounds pretty Hot!

What you think is posted on the previous page?

Safdar, the last time we saw updates from u was back in Jan, can we hav a latest site prep pic from you for the current month.....we would really appreciate that....waiting for your reply..thanks

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Hey safdar by any chance you could assist us with latest pics of the site? I assume the work on the foundation should have begun.

Just got confirmed news from Lokhandwala that the contractor for Minerva has been finalised as L&T this week! So now that the excavation is almost done looks like we`ll be seeing L&T cranes there soon!!

L&T must be building half of the supertalls in the city.

L&T must be building half of the supertalls in the city.

^^u bet plus monorail, airport,hotels,flyovers...they are everywhere in the city

thats why they are the biggest construction firm in India

source
http://www.india-server.com/news/lt-q1-results-for-2009-2010-net-profit-9061.html

i used to work for L&T Engg & Const... gr8 company and focus on QA... no wonder they bag substantial chunks of projects in the gulf... including w/ Trident and Nakheel...

Excellent news about L&T being on board for this project.:cheers:

How is L&T doing the construction of the building? I mean I thought that the builders would have their own people for the construction. But is it hiring L&T as a contractor to implement the construction?

EDIT: lol, was meant to post this in Mumbai Cityscapes.

Mods please delete.

How is L&T doing the construction of the building? I mean I thought that the builders would have their own people for the construction. But is it hiring L&T as a contractor to implement the construction?

Yup, The builders essentially these days are more "developers" than builders. They create the opportunity on the specific land parcel. Market, brand and overlook the project- But the actual physical construction contract is outcourced to a construction company. That way everyone can use their resources and core competence towards ensuring the project is done well and in a timely manner. So as it was pointed out earlier L&T has infact undertaken the contract for many of the luxury supertalls in south-central Mumbai.

Here is a satellite image of the site from Terraserver, I'm really not sure of the date it was taken. But may be a few months old I presume -

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Thanks 101- Yup that does look like its a couple months old.

Hey Guys,

This is the current site-preperation progress update from Lokhandwala for Minerva. Looks like we can move this to "under-construction" soon.

The work-stage updates of Minerva are as follows:



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Soil Investigation
100% Complete

2
Barricading Compound Wall using Pre-Coated M S Sheets
100% Complete

3
Retention Pilling for Excavation of Basement up to 11.15m
100% Complete

4
Excavation for Basement up to 11.15m
100% Complete

5
Rotary Pilling for Main Building Work
100% Complete

6
Civil Work for Compound Wall
100% Complete

7
General Construction for Site Development
75% Complete

8
Construction of Basement RCC
Commenced on 25.05.2011

Not much of an update, who knows what the photographer was aiming at, but none the less it's better than nothing -

June 8
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I could be wrong but that doesnt look like a recent image.

Hey Guys,

This is the current site-preperation progress update from Lokhandwala for Minerva. Looks like we can move this to "under-construction" soon.

The work-stage updates of Minerva are as follows:



Sr. No.
Particulars
Status

1
Soil Investigation
100% Complete

2
Barricading Compound Wall using Pre-Coated M S Sheets
100% Complete

3
Retention Pilling for Excavation of Basement up to 11.15m
100% Complete

4
Excavation for Basement up to 11.15m
100% Complete

5
Rotary Pilling for Main Building Work
100% Complete

6
Civil Work for Compound Wall
100% Complete

7
General Construction for Site Development
75% Complete

8
Construction of Basement RCC
Commenced on 25.05.2011

where did u get that kind of information

where did u get that kind of information

It's accurate.. A friend has booked an apartment there and they get documented construction updates from the company. So thats the last update.

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Sky lounge in Minerva
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Tre's Chic!

Hey can someone that lives or travels around the Apollo Mills area get some shots of whats happening on the Minerva site? Tried driving past last week but the gates are guarded shut although you can see lots of activity going on.. would be super if someone could attempt at getting site shots from somewhere.

The monsoon aint helping it

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Another fantastic update, good to see pilling is already underway on this one.

Awesome!!! Coolguyz....Fantastic Updates!!!


101,

What are the different stages involved in a supertall construction??

1. Piling
2. ??
etc....

Great updates Coolguyz.:cheers::cheers:

What are the different stages involved in a supertall construction??

1. Piling
2. ??
etc....

This might help you

"Different stages involved in a supertall construction" (http://environment.uwe.ac.uk/geocal/ucp/const_stg1.htm)

Here is the complete video set of piling process

http://www.youtube.com/view_play_list?p=B468342B03660375

Another fantastic update, good to see pilling is already underway on this one.


Indeed a terrific shot!! Apart from the Tower site, you can also see the construction of the rehab buildings already underway ahead of the site and on the left of it.

A crane is installed,the parts of which can be seen in the pic in the background,saw from train today but dont whether its for the actual site or for rehab site.

A crane is installed,the parts of which can be seen in the pic in the background,saw from train today but dont whether its for the actual site or for rehab site.


It probably is for the actual site.. But I guess as the months go by we ll a structure starting to rise there.. Both in the Main site- which will be mammoth in size!! as well smaller rehab structures.

Great update CG, keep them coming! :okay:

The site looks a lot cleaner now
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What is coming up behind this ?

Fantastic shot!! I guess we can now change this to "Underconstruction"-?

What is coming up behind this ?

If you mean on the side and diognally in front- those are the rehab buildings!

Thank you taller better

Thank you taller better

You are very welcome! This site seems to have over 250 workers on the site.. hopefully it starts to rise soon.

The site looks a lot cleaner now
http://img204.imageshack.us/img204/9174/20110824114637.jpg (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/204/20110824114637.jpg/)

Thanks for all the updates :cheers:

L&T might have diverted some of their construction labor from the India tower site to this one till they get all clearances.

Next time please take a shot of Bellissimo from this angle as well. Besides me, I'm sure others are bored of the view of it from the mahalaxmi bridge.

Taking shot of bellissimo?!?!my neck would sprain....;) Anyways they are constructing the main gate of bellissmio now

When does the status of a project change from 'site prep' to 'u/c'? I can see steel rods begining to emerge from the foundations. Also is that Plant Godrej in the background, slightly left of center?

^^
Yes

When does the status of a project change from 'site prep' to 'u/c'? I can see steel rods begining to emerge from the foundations. Also is that Plant Godrej in the background, slightly left of center?

Absolutely! I think its about time someone changes the status here to U/C

I requested the status be changed, don't know what happened.

Nice pics.

It is a shame Bellissimo is getting its view blocked by Minerva as I like Bellissimo.

Minerva is beautiful too.

Nice pics.

It is a shame Bellissimo is getting its view blocked by Minerva as I like Bellissimo.

Minerva is beautiful too.

Indeed- their both gorgeous structures n their own right. Although as far as the view goes- The "A" Wing at Bellisimo will actually have its view pretty much intact! So those guys are pretty lucky. B and C do get blocked by Minerva.

Taking shot of bellissimo?!?!my neck would sprain....;) Anyways they are constructing the main gate of bellissmio now

Hey Coolguys, since you had gotten fantastic updates last on Minerva, do take a couple more shots whenever you get a chance :) I drove past last night and could see lots of activity on site as well as more construction visible with the foundation- but was too dark to shoot..

Hi CG, infact last time i went to the site, and there were sec guards at the building from where you took a pic from so couldnt take a shot. How did u manage to go into the building? If you can please get an update from us. Even i saw alot of activity and im sure there has been much more progress as compared to the earlier pic. Waiting for this update from you. Thanks.

Hey Savz, did you ask the security guard if you could go up inside the building?

Hi CG, infact last time i went to the site, and there were sec guards at the building from where you took a pic from so couldnt take a shot. How did u manage to go into the building? If you can please get an update from us. Even i saw alot of activity and im sure there has been much more progress as compared to the earlier pic. Waiting for this update from you. Thanks.

You went on weeken so the offices in the industrial building must b closed. Weekdays its full of people so the guards dont check each n everyone.

You went on weeken so the offices in the industrial building must b closed. Weekdays its full of people so the guards dont check each n everyone.

Yup, your right. Can you get an update for this one soon anytime?

You went on weeken so the offices in the industrial building must b closed. Weekdays its full of people so the guards dont check each n everyone.

Cool so CG hopefully you get a chance to work your magic again soon.. We`re all looking forward to seeing new pics of the site :)

Yes, i am also waiting to see CG's update.:cheers:
Can you cover the India tower also now if possible:)

Hey guys! We could do with a visual update here as well whenever the stars of the platform can manage to do so :)

You're in Mumbai, you should get us an update ;)

You're in Mumbai, you should get us an update ;)

I completely agree with you. TTB pls get this 1 for us.

Many forumers live in mumbai but only few of them like to provide pictorial updates :ohno:

You're in Mumbai, you should get us an update ;)

If I was I would not be asking someone for it! I`m not and unlikely to be another month..

Infact now Savz and 101- I am going to use this line back at you guys whenever you ask for image updates- which you actually ask for pretty often and dont necessarily provide yourself.. !!

I am 10,000km away. If you provide me with a plane ticket and accommodation I will more than happily give you updates :lol:

I am 10,000km away. If you provide me with a plane ticket and accommodation I will more than happily give you updates :lol:

Don't you have any relatives in India/Mumbai ?

I would prefer staying in a hotel, maybe the Four Seasons.

I don't want to stay with my aunties :ohno:

I don't want to stay with my aunties :ohno:

:lol: Why?

Let's not get into my aunties now.

Back on topic.

Akash...... after a long time you are posting a comment in mumbai sub-forum :D

Update comin up in 30 mins and u wont b disappointed;)

I would prefer staying in a hotel, maybe the Four Seasons.

I don't want to stay with my aunties :ohno:

do they make you do things your uncomfortable with?

poor 101

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Thank you CG :cheers:

wow thankyou cg

:cheers2:Faaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaantastic updates CG!!!

Wow! Fantastc updates. Look at the amount of workers!!

Thank You CG :cheers:

Thanks a TON CG!! ur the best!! man these guys are going fast on that site.. great to know!!

Stunning Advertisement in the Times today:

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They have installed a cement mixing plant now.

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thanks for the updates
when can we expect to see this rise? pretty soon i presume

Fantastic CG!!!! Awesome updates. We have been waiting for updates from you and we've finally got'em. TX

The site looks really good and well maintained. Also the spot from where the pic is takes in great. So we can see the core rising soon !!

The rehab buildings can already be seen rising in front of the site and on the side.. Those are probably already 5-6 floors done.

looks huge.... :cheers:

sad news for those apartment owners behind in Bellissiomo.. :(

Yeah...lol....Only today did i realise the building that is right next to the construction site in many pictures, was in fact Bellisimo...

sad news for those apartment owners behind in Bellissiomo.. :(

Yeah they can play catch with each other:lol:

Love the progress, the site looks amazing! :cheers2:

Are these the rehab buildings for Minerva?
14th Nov, 2011
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Are these the rehab buildings for Minerva?
14th Nov, 2011
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Yes those are indeed.. !!

Hi CG, can we get a new pic of the Minerva site? We would like to see the pace at which they r going. Would appreciate your effort.

sad news for those apartment owners behind in Bellissiomo.. :(

..poor sods. They'd also paid a premium for the view at that time!

Minerva is so stupidly close to Bellissimo since Bellissimo is a nice building.

I guess you can practically wave & see the residents in each builiding once Minerva is built.

Minerva is so stupidly close to Bellissimo since Bellissimo is a nice building.

I guess you can practically wave & see the residents in each builiding once Minerva is built.

Indeed, although Bellisimo may not look that nice and may look pretty mediocre once Minerva is up in all her Glory..

Plus having seen the Minerva floor plans- Pretty much ALL the apartments face ONLY the front of the building overlooking the race course. The services are located mostly towards the wall that faces Bellisimo. There are just 2 apartments out of 8 on every level that are located on the side and partially back of the building so all of their apartments have an either completely open or partial open gorgeous view .. The designers have designed it cleverly factoring the proximity to Bellisimo.

Plus having seen the Minerva floor plans- Pretty much ALL the apartments face ONLY the front of the building overlooking the race course. The services are located mostly towards the wall that faces Bellisimo. There are just 2 apartments out of 8 on every level that are located on the side and partially back of the building so all of their apartments have an either completely open or partial open gorgeous view .. The designers have designed it cleverly factoring the proximity to Bellisimo.

Thats clever designing.

sad news for those apartment owners behind in Bellissiomo.. :(

What a rip off for residents who paid for the view...... I believe the value of Bellissimo will drop significantly once this monster is built... For many residents it will completely block the race course and Arabian sea view... I personally hate the location too, its right next to suburban railway track. All that nuisance (Train sound). :ohno::ohno:

What a rip off for residents who paid for the view...... I believe the value of Bellissimo will drop significantly once this monster is built... For many residents it will completely block the race course and Arabian sea view... I personally hate the location too, its right next to suburban railway track. All that nuisance (Train sound). :ohno::ohno:

Thats a valid point- but they have even countered even that problem. They have very stragically placed all the rehab buildings between the Minerva 25 floor podium and the Railway track- so the rehab buildings almost form like a buffer absorbing the sound, if any of the railways.. Lokhandwala is hell bent on making Minerva one of the most premium skyscrapers of the city so they`ve planned every angle of the design pretty stregically.
Bellisimo is great too- Yup the view from Tower B and C will get blocked.. Tower A still will have an open view.

Thats a valid point- but they have even countered even that problem. They have very stragically placed all the rehab buildings between the Minerva 25 floor podium and the Railway track- so the rehab buildings almost form like a buffer absorbing the sound, if any of the railways.. Lokhandwala is hell bent on making Minerva one of the most premium skyscrapers of the city so they`ve planned every angle of the design pretty stregically.
Bellisimo is great too- Yup the view from will get blocked.. Tower A still will have an open view.

You are absolutely right, Kudos to whoever designed Minerva building. With a 25 floor podium, I don't think the train sound would be such an issue.

I still think both the builders (Bellissimo and Minerva) should have maintained some distance instead of building right next to each other...... Had they maintained some distance by some 200- 300 m or so.... it would given a nice panoramic view for Mumbaikars from race course and would also make Bellissimo Tower B and C residents enjoy the view :)

I don't think so Lokhandwala Minerva podium will be 25 floors tall.It look like it will be around 15 floors tall but still its a good height.

They have very stragically placed all the rehab buildings between the Minerva 25 floor podium and the Railway track

Where did you get 25 floors from? The podium is half of that, it's only 12 floors.

Where did you get 25 floors from? The podium is half of that, it's only 12 floors.

12 floors? Huh? where did you get that from?? Thats probably from an old post.

The first residential level is the 26th floor. The first residential floor begins from 260 feet(approx) ( 80 meterst) from the ground. The podium is technically 18 floors. With a triple height entrance lobby on ground level and a triple ( or more) height lobby on the 18th level where the podium will be with some amenities. Then there are services- so it maybe 18 "Levels" of Podium- BUT first residential floor starts at 260 ft ( 80 meters) from the ground equivilent to a 26 storey building. Hence even in all the building catalogues and even website- residential levels say 26th-79th. You can reconfirm this on www.lokhandwalainfrastructure.com/minerva

Hope that ans the querries..

29th November, 2011 Update
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wow thanks so much Savz!

This one is coming up fast !!

Cool update Savz :)

It's always fun to see L&T construction sites. The workers look like lego men from a distance.
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Great updates savz :master: :master:

Great updates :)

maximum city :cheers:

Super updates! This one is rising really efficiently. technical question.. as per the design more or less- the entire plot which is essentially the pit rises up 260 feet as a podium.. But in the image it looks like there is support structure is only in the center of the site.. so that will support the entire slab? the size of the pit?

There are two more cores in addition to the central one. The south one can be seen at the back while the north one is in the foreground behind the boards. Both cores will have 8 elevators each.

There are two more cores in addition to the central one. The south one can be seen at the back while the north one is in the foreground behind the boards. Both cores will have 8 elevators each.

Thanks you IU. My question actually was more structural not really services oriented. As per my understanding of this design- slabs of almost the entire size as that huge pit will go up all those floors as the tall podium- On which the actual building will sit. So my question was that the main rcc support structure looks like its happening along the center of the pit horizontally. Will that hold all those 18 podium slabs ( the entire size of the pit) going up? So essentially what we can see being built is the core for the actual building but I dont see support structure for the 18 large podium slabs. Thats what I wondering? Hope the question is framed well enough. Maybe those come up later?

The entire pit won't go up to form the podium.

To the left of the core in the first picture, you can see rebar sticking out. Those will be the perimeter columns that'll form the circumference of the support structure of the podium.

btw the elevator core is also a part of the building's load-bearing structure.

The entire pit won't go up to form the podium.

To the left of the core in the first picture, you can see rebar sticking out. Those will be the perimeter columns that'll form the circumference of the support structure of the podium.

btw the elevator core is also a part of the building's load-bearing structure.

Yes I see what you are saying! Thanks once again. This should be an interesting structure to see actually go up!

The peripheral columns will go up like this:

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As far as the footprint of the tower goes, this should help:

Outer line: pit circumference
Middle line: podium circumference
Inner line: tower circumference
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As far as the footprint of the tower goes, this should help:

Outer line: pit circumference
Middle line: podium circumference
Inner line: tower circumference
http://img821.imageshack.us/img821/7738/14573423.png

Yes I see it! However, in the illustration doesnt it look like the pit and podium are sort of oddly shaped- With 1 side being broader than the other? Both on site- The actual podium looks almost like a perfect symmetrical rectangle with both North and South edges the same size.. ? while in the image the south edge looks much broader than the North one.

This is how the podium will fit in:

The Outer line is somewhat the pit's circumference while the the jogging track on all sides (except the right/north) will form the circumference for the podium
http://img600.imageshack.us/img600/7274/36261282.jpg
-the green section is part of the ground level


also note how the central core isn't exactly parallel to pit's south retaining wall:

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This is how the podium will fit in:

The Outer line is somewhat the pit's circumference while the the jogging track on all sides (except the right/north) will form the circumference for the podium
http://img600.imageshack.us/img600/7274/36261282.jpg
-the green section is part of the ground level


also note how the central core isn't exactly parallel to pit's south retaining wall:

http://img189.imageshack.us/img189/9174/20110824114637.jpg (http://img204.imageshack.us/img204/9174/20110824114637.jpg)
-Copyright CG (taken in August) - click on it to view large

Yup! I see the slight angle as well that the building is positioned at. I think that slight angle has been given to offer a clearer view to the apartment at that corner at the back/side off off Bellisimo C wing..

To offer a clearer view for the apartment at back/side of Minerva that is.. so its sort od dodges the Bellisimo C wing obstruction somewhat.. clever!

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Thanks for all the updates CG :cheers2:

excellent updates CG :cheers:

maximum

Are both the buildings in the above pic rehab or is it only one building for rehab?????

Are both the buildings in the above pic rehab or is it only one building for rehab?????

Both the structures rising are the rehab! The core in the center that is still below ground level is the tower that will rise up 82 floors.

This is progressing nicely. the periphery columns seem to be rising. Will make for great pictures as the superstructure takes from above the ground. Any idea of the completion date?

This is progressing nicely. the periphery columns seem to be rising. Will make for great pictures as the superstructure takes from above the ground. Any idea of the completion date?

Yup its gonna look terrific as it starts to rise. The interesting part of the structure will be the tall podium. Completion date is estimated at Dec 2014.