I have some free time in the next couple days... I'll try to compile a major overhaul for the Mumbai Projects Rundown list. It's half a year or more out of date and the number of 50+ story towers has skyrocketed.

Thanks Jai great idea. These new HC designs are nice. achemsRaZor amazing photos!

I have some free time in the next couple days... I'll try to compile a major overhaul for the Mumbai Projects Rundown list. It's half a year or more out of date and the number of 50+ story towers has skyrocketed.

probably will be the best compilation of the year!!!!

Corona Park - Nirmal Lifestyle, 45 floors, Mulund
Courtesy: ToI, Mumbai

Original Ad here (http://www1.lite.epaper.timesofindia.com/mobile.aspx?article=yes&pageid=7&edlabel=TOIM&mydateHid=28-11-2009&pubname=&edname=&articleid=Ad00700&format=&publabel=TOI&max=true)

Another Ad

http://lite.epaper.timesofindia.com/Repository/TOIM/2009/12/12/1/Img/Ad0011508.png
Courtesy: ToI, Mumbai Edition

This decision of his is to simply appease all the protesters who rallied against the shortage of water last week. The order hasn't been implemented as of now and will most probably not. When it is put into force then a couple of chai-biskoot sessions between Chavan and developers should kill it.



I think there is some merit in having a 'skyscraper tax'. Use it to fund a desalination plant(s) based off the Mumbai coast. I think its the best way for the govt to leverage the tremendous demand for real estate in South Bombay and would in turn benefit the residents of the entire city with uniterrupted water supply. What do you guys think ?

More on the Water issue...

Over Rs 25,000 Crore Realty in Limbo (http://www.business-standard.com/india/news/over-rs-25000-cr-mumbai-realty-inlimbo/379367/)

Body blow for real estate developers as state switches off tap to high-rise projects.

The Maharashtra government’s decision not to provide water connection to high-rise buildings (above seven floors) in Mumbai till 2012 has dealt a body blow to the city’s real estate developers.

Developers and independent observers said investments of over Rs 25,000 in the construction of around 1,400 high-rise buildings in the city are now in jeopardy.

The decision was announced by Chief Minister Ashok Chavan in the state legislature yesterday in view of the prevailing water scarcity in Mumbai. Stung by the decision, real estate developers have requested the state government to reconsider its decision on the ground that this will worsen the shortage of houses in the metropolis.

A Mumbai-based analyst, who did not want to be quoted, said the decision can be challenged in a court of law because it has made the real estate developers the sacrificial goat for its own failure to provide basic amenities like water.

A senior government official said the damage of Rs 25,000 crore is based on a minimum sale price of Rs 3,000 per sq ft for 1,400 projects. The loss to the real estate developers could be still higher if the sale price of Rs 7,000 per sq ft is considered.

He, however, defended the government’s decision in view of the 15 per cent water cut already in place in the city. This would in fact go up to 30 per cent if Mumbai did not have adequate rainfall by July next year. Water availability will be possible only after three reservoirs are built by 2012. Hence the ban, he said.

The official said builders and developers should also take the responsibility and avoid rampant wastage of water by going in for water recycling and treatment of saline water. Very few developers have adopted these measures and want the government to carry the can.

Niranjan Hiranandani, the managing director of Hiranandani Construction, wondered why the government ban was only for the private sector and not on the projects set up by the state-run Maharashtra Housing and Area Development Authority. “While every effort is needed to curb leakages and theft of water, the government should not do injustice to those who won't get water despite paying the required development charges and fees,” he said, adding that his company has recycled water at its projects for the last 20 years.

Dharmesh Jain and Rajan Bandelkar, vice-presidents of the Maharashtra Chamber of Housing Industry, said a representation would be made shortly to Chief Minister Chavan in this regard. Bandelkar said any such decision should have been only on a case by case basis, and a blanket ban didn’t serve any logic.

Ranjit Naiknavare, executive committee member of the Confederation of Real Estate Developers Association of India, termed the government's move irrational. “The government cannot simply stop giving commencement and completion approvals. Instead, the government can ask builders and developers to organise water supply on their own if the proposed reservoir projects are not complete within the stipulated time,” he added.

It would also be a long wait for consumers who have already paid a part of the booking amount in these projects.


Ok, considering this "ban" till 2012 alongside the "orders" to complete so many infra projects by 2013, I reckon Chavan must be a believer in the Mayan Calendar...

I have some free time in the next couple days... I'll try to compile a major overhaul for the Mumbai Projects Rundown list. It's half a year or more out of date and the number of 50+ story towers has skyrocketed.

I can't wait. :cheers:

Good on you HC. Minvera is at least 75 stories


Let the haters hate, but this guy has made more of a vertical mark on the skyline than any other architecture firm. And for all the wacky designs, when they turn out good, they turn out good.

His designs are getting better now.

I have some free time in the next couple days... I'll try to compile a major overhaul for the Mumbai Projects Rundown list. It's half a year or more out of date and the number of 50+ story towers has skyrocketed.

I was just going to ask IU to do that.

Island Centre, Dadar East

http://www.mumbaipropertyexchange.com/images/builders/projects/4359_main.jpg

Found it one MPE, kinda looks like Spring Mills tower in Wadala.

I have some free time in the next couple days... I'll try to compile a major overhaul for the Mumbai Projects Rundown list. It's half a year or more out of date and the number of 50+ story towers has skyrocketed.

I had made a list of some of the big ticket projects here (http://www.skyscrapercity.com/showpost.php?p=37915510&postcount=3056). You can use that to overhaul your BB boom list.


I think there is some merit in having a 'skyscraper tax'. Use it to fund a desalination plant(s) based off the Mumbai coast. I think its the best way for the govt to leverage the tremendous demand for real estate in South Bombay and would in turn benefit the residents of the entire city with uniterrupted water supply. What do you guys think ?

How about providing incentives to developers who focus on sustainable development? That's one thing I'd like to see happening. Harvesting, recycling of water and other technologies like waste management/onsite sewage treatment should be encouraged.

His designs are getting better now.

Yeah. Another thing I like is that his firm has started to incorporate the actual surroundings in the renders.


Island Centre, Dadar East
http://www.mumbaipropertyexchange.com/images/builders/projects/4359_main.jpg
Found it one MPE, kinda looks like Spring Mills tower in Wadala.

It is the Spring Mills tower. They must have goofed up while uploading the image.


anyhow, LERA has a new render of the Ruby Mills tower -

http://img215.imageshack.us/img215/8158/4231060large.jpg

So it is. I was wondering why it looked soo similar.

How about providing incentives to developers who focus on sustainable development? That's one thing I'd like to see happening. Harvesting, recycling of water and other technologies like waste management/onsite sewage treatment should be encouraged.



Absolutely. There needs to be an emphasis on these sort of efforts. I know when I was in Chennai (2000-2004), they really made great strides on this front. I have'nt heard of a similar push in Mumbai. Anyone know of any such efforts ?

Absolutely. There needs to be an emphasis on these sort of efforts. I know when I was in Chennai (2000-2004), they really made great strides on this front. I have'nt heard of a similar push in Mumbai. Anyone know of any such efforts ?

There hasn't been any such push that I'm aware of. Maybe the locals would know. One of the big projects that's going to be a green building is the Palais Royale. It'll have an onsite waste management and sewage treatment plant.

check this page out:
http://www.skyscrapercity.com/showthread.php?t=624711&page=2

__________

some updates on the Indiabulls' Sky projects at Lower Parel:

first an ad in the TOI showing the location of the towers:
http://img69.imageshack.us/img69/794/getimage2l.jpg (http://img163.imageshack.us/img163/794/getimage2l.jpg)
(click on it to view large)

next is the Google Earth imagery snapped on October 12:
http://img687.imageshack.us/img687/3743/ib2l.jpg



The Sky Forest (80fl) tower is u/c as it has a crane on the site. Once we obtain a render, a new thread for it will be created.


Site preparation is currently underway at the Sky (65fl) (http://www.skyscrapercity.com/showthread.php?t=610333) tower site.


I copied relevant posts pertaining to the Sky Suites(65fl) tower from this thread to the Elphinstone Mill thread.
Link: PAREL | Indiabulls Sky Suites | erst. Elphinstone Mills Tower | 65 fl | App (http://www.skyscrapercity.com/showthread.php?t=610339)
There is a crane at the site but there is no sign of any sort of site preparation.

Which one used to be Jupiter Mills? Sky?

And I hope Skylark tower is still on. If so it will be comming up right infront of the three of them...

Which one used to be Jupiter Mills? Sky?

yeah

http://img64.imageshack.us/img64/1752/72591540.jpg

Indian Express

That has to be the tenth time I've heard one of these plans to transform Nariman Point and like the 100 storey skyscrapers they never happen.

That has to be the tenth time I've heard one of these plans to transform Nariman Point and like the 100 storey skyscrapers they never happen.

The plan to redevelop NP is definitely on. Every architect firm/agency worth their salt have presented their plans to the state gov. Hafeez Contractor and PK Das are some architects off the top of my head who've done so in the past. This time it was the MMRDA.


And I hope Skylark tower is still on. If so it will be comming up right infront of the three of them...

How about three 70-80 storey supertalls by the name of Orchid Crown (http://www.skyscrapercity.com/showthread.php?t=482638&page=181) :D?

http://img301.imageshack.us/img301/1985/15059826.jpg


the Crown Mills site:
http://img697.imageshack.us/img697/6839/ba3x.jpg
Adjacent to the site is the Sumer Trinity complex (http://www.skyscrapercity.com/showthread.php?t=804256). The shadows of the towers are visible.


PS: the skylark tower is still on. Last I read, Sahana builders have tied up with Oberoi constructions to build it.

You sure it's on? Well hope it is, been wanting this for years. Though I wish they will do the same of Cuffe Prade, that place is hideous!

Ooo, Orchid Crown is that close to the Sky towers. Now the Beaumonde triplets are gonna look like midgets :D

That has to be the tenth time I've heard one of these plans to transform Nariman Point and like the 100 storey skyscrapers they never happen.

+1. I hate feeling like a sceptic all the time - but experience and the past suggests that this too will remain a pipedream. The Mah Govt is incapable of following thru on announcements. I wish that they [Govt and MMRDA] would just concentrate on 3 things for the moment and deliver those - on time, within budget and of high quality.

1. Mumbai Metro
2. The balance segments of the sealink
3. Eastern Freeway

As denizens of a once great city, we would be happy to see those come thru.

A few days ago, there was some talk about the paucity of news about commercial projects. Here's a couple that I found on the Lodha website. May have been posted before - if so, I apologize in advance.

Highlights



19 Storey

4-level organized Car Park

Business centre, Gymnasium, Food court

Advanced Building and Property Management System

2 Quadruple-height sky gardens

Will be a LEED certified development


http://www.lodhagroup.com/images/projects/excelus/image_intro.jpg

Lodha Excelus
Signature Offices

India Inc. is fast emerging as a formidable global leader. Large corporations, multi-nationals, banks, entertainment companies, investment companies et al are arriving in India 's financial capital - Mumbai. This has given rise to the need for workspaces adhering to the exacting global standards of excellence.

Lodha Excelus is India's answer to Signature Offices that befit the seat of corporate excellence and power . Expert international design, robust infrastructure and ultra-luxurious amenities make this an ideal location for head offices of large corporations, banks and MNCs.

The prime Mahalaxmi location affords excellent infrastructure, easy accessibility and numerous facilities for business and pleasure. Lodha Excelus is fully attuned to the current and future needs of the dynamic business milieu with exemplary features.

Lavish amenities and well-planned areas for recreation & social interaction contribute to a relaxing stress-free ambience and greater productivity, thus heightening the quality of time spent here by the decision makers. Lodha Excelus will be a LEED-certified green building designed in sync with the international environmental standards, to suit the environmentally conscious organizations of today.

2. ITHINK Techno Campus at Kanjurmarg

http://www.lodhagroup.com/images/projects/iThink/ithink_main.jpg

iTHINK Techno Campus
The ultimate IT destination

iTHINK Techno Campus is a masterly blend of planning and aesthetic excellence. Spread across 18 acres and conceived bottom-up' to suit the specific needs of the IT industry; the sprawling campus with extensive landscaping inspires free flow of energy and fosters a distinctly positive work environment.

The smart elevations stand resplendent in an extraordinary layout. Pioneering flat slab construction technology, large floor plates and warm shell' interiors ensure efficient utilization of workspace.

Powered with excellent infrastructure such as uninterrupted power supply from two power grids, 100% DG power backup and advanced communication systems, iTHINK Techno Campus is fully geared for uninterrupted productivity and growth. A hi-end retail segment and a host of support services within the campus ensure convenience and efficiency. A range of recreational amenities helps to de-stress and rejuvenate.

iTHINK Techno Campus is also an environmentally sensitive design and currently one of the 10 LEED-certified projects in India . The central air-conditioning system here is water-cooled, making it more power efficient. There is considerable saving of electricity - resulting in significantly lower operational costs.

So Indiabulls Sky, Forest, and Suites are on. Along with Orchid Crown, Turf View, and Orchid Heights. Along with the Skylark Tower, Lodha Primero, Mahalakshami Vivera, Le Palazzo, and Palais Royale as well. Nice. Am I getting too excited?

I just hope we still get the Shreepati Heights underway. That will be a nice addition. By 2013, the cluster's gonna get denser.

http://img64.imageshack.us/img64/1752/72591540.jpg

Indian Express

why don't they just built the 100 storey nariman tower in place of it and reserve few floors for minister apartments and mantralaya and all that.......

Good on you HC. Minvera is at least 75 stories


Let the haters hate, but this guy has made more of a vertical mark on the skyline than any other architecture firm. And for all the wacky designs, when they turn out good, they turn out good.

True.

I am liking the Minvera concept. A new design. Hope that this one gets built.

Old Mumbai set for a makeover

Mumbai: The state government has finally taken steps to initiate the process of redevelopment of crumbling buildings in the Kalbadevi-Chira Bazaar area.
Amendments have been made in an existing government resolution to facilitate the redevelopment in this densely populated locality. The 232 acres of prime land, which falls in the C municipal ward, is dotted by scores of dilapidated buildings.

In March, the state finalised a cluster policy under which any developer taking up the redevelopment of old buildings in an area over 1 acre in the island city, will be granted a floor space index (FSI) of 4 or more. The Remaking of Mumbai Housing Infrastructure and Finance Limited (RMHIF), headed by developer Lalit Gandhi, almost immediately submitted a proposal to redevelop the Kalbadevi-Chira Bazaar skyline. In the first phase, the firm planned to demolish 359 three and four-storey buildings in a 30-acre area near Fanaswadi in the region.

A condition mentioned in the original resolution of the cluster policy had, however, stalled the progress of the proposal. The condition made it mandatory on the developer to procure 70% consent from the landlords or property owners before submitting detailed project plans before a high powered committee, appointed to scrutinise and approve cluster redevelopment proposals.

http://www.dnaindia.com/mumbai/report_old-mumbai-set-for-a-makeover_1323467

If cluster development needs to happen, they need to make sure it is organized and the roads are wide enough for better traffic and they are not just building structures haphazardly.

and water and sewage lines are improved / updated to handle the higher population pressure.

The maharastra govt. is totally failed one. now not allowing skyscrappers till completion of middle vaitarna project adds another crap to their tally.
just go through the following site:
http://theory.tifr.res.in/bombay/amenities/water/future.html

this is wat i found in it:
" By the year 2011 the demand is expected to rise to 7,950 MLD. If new sources can be mobilised, then the supply can be 8,039 MLD, and hence exceed the demand. The MMRDA has identified projects which need to be completed in order to do this. "

Mumbai: Two of the state government's agencies are battling it out for one of Mumbai's most ambitious infrastructure project.

After the financially crunched Maharashtra State Road Development Corporation (MSRDC) failed to raise tenders for the Mumbai Trans-Harbour Link (MTHL), the cash rich Mumbai Metropolitan Regional Development Authority (MMRDA) has stepped in and taken up the responsibility of spending for the project.

The 22km-long link, which is expected to connect Sewri to Nhava, has an initial cost of Rs6,000 crore and the MMRDA wants to construct the bridge all by itself.

"We have included MTHL in the list of 16 projects that we intend to complete by 2013. However, we still haven't decided whether to include MSRDC in the construction of the project. The financial condition of MSRDC is not very healthy because of which they have failed to generate response for MTHL," a senior MMRDA official said. "We may not include MSRDC when we finalise the tendering for the project."

While officials of MSRDC were unavailable to comment on the issue, corporation sources said that they might eventually lose out on the project since a bigger agency was eyeing to construct it. "It is true that our organisation is currently not very financially stable. We may not be able to take on such a huge project," a source from MSRDC said.

source:DNA india

Mumbai: Two of the state government's agencies are battling it out for one of Mumbai's most ambitious infrastructure project.

After the financially crunched Maharashtra State Road Development Corporation (MSRDC) failed to raise tenders for the Mumbai Trans-Harbour Link (MTHL), the cash rich Mumbai Metropolitan Regional Development Authority (MMRDA) has stepped in and taken up the responsibility of spending for the project.

The 22km-long link, which is expected to connect Sewri to Nhava, has an initial cost of Rs6,000 crore and the MMRDA wants to construct the bridge all by itself.

"We have included MTHL in the list of 16 projects that we intend to complete by 2013. However, we still haven't decided whether to include MSRDC in the construction of the project. The financial condition of MSRDC is not very healthy because of which they have failed to generate response for MTHL," a senior MMRDA official said. "We may not include MSRDC when we finalise the tendering for the project."

While officials of MSRDC were unavailable to comment on the issue, corporation sources said that they might eventually lose out on the project since a bigger agency was eyeing to construct it. "It is true that our organisation is currently not very financially stable. We may not be able to take on such a huge project," a source from MSRDC said.

source:DNA india

Now thats some news!

soo many agencies...

That's hilarious news. Expect MTHL by 2013? :lol:

Or not at all!

that project is so critical

if implemented navi mumbai airport will be 25 km from all points in proper mumbai.

rest everything is in place, eastern freeway going along well and should be completed by 2012 at the very latest.

If ever a single project can change the fortunes of the city its this one......

Is the Eastern Freeway the same as Eastern Express Highway?

Is the Eastern Freeway the same as Eastern Express Highway?

no it runs from wadala to fort and connects to the eastern express highway

nope, totally different. check mumbai roads and flyovers thread

Old Mumbai set for a makeover

http://www.dnaindia.com/mumbai/report_old-mumbai-set-for-a-makeover_1323467


I contacted the agency of Remaking The Mumbai Concept. They told me that they



promise a comprehensive development plan for the area which we will augment and enhance social and physical infrastructure besides rehabilitating old tenants. We aim to create more open spaces, wider roads, more schools, hospitals, easy access to mass transportation, etc. We will take help from the best planners in the world along with experts from India to transform C Ward.

The project will start after we get the Letter Of Intent. After we get the LOI, we have one year's time to get consent of all the landlords. Then after their consent, the physical redevelopment will start. We will take minimum five years to finish it.

big promises!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Talk is cheap...heard many stories of the Mumbai make-over....

avatar related discussions have been moved to the misc thread in the chaibar
http://www.skyscrapercity.com/showthread.php?t=1024583&page=2

http://img709.imageshack.us/img709/7425/20122009003002.jpg (http://img709.imageshack.us/i/20122009003002.jpg/)


Source: Hindustan Times

when they are aiming for tallest in the world why aren't they saying that it will be 150 -plus storey.

Just wondering, if Dubai has a building which is the world's tallest at around 830 meters, MMRDA is planning to make a building taller than 830 m? Laughable.

Comeon guys like you really think its gonna happen, even if they built a decent 300m+ building that would be good. its just another hoax project.

Of course it is. That's the main reason we are doubting their ability when they always boast big but don't even build something decent. Like the skywalks which the MMRDA promised to be of international standards, but it's not even BMC standard.

The 100 storey tower in Nariman Point is laughable. The PWD is not even willing to part their land.

MMRDA doesn't exactly have a good track record.

I just hope some of the features happen.

I heard that the Air India Building may soon be up for sale.

I dont know if this is posted before.

4 residential towers of 44 storeys are coming up in Goregaon W. 2 of the towers are already more than 40 storeys.

Not much info in the web except the brouchure. Developed by Vijay associates.

http://www.starpni.com/Projects/Imperial%20Heights/IMPERIAL%20HEIGHTS-Brochure.pdf

^Yeah I was posted a few year's ago. It's Imperial Hieghts. And now I remember that they were redesigned...

...From This -
http://img172.imageshack.us/img172/8162/imperialheightswr8.jpg

To This -
http://i50.tinypic.com/2i95vur.jpg

Plus there's another view aswell -
http://i48.tinypic.com/2vjrcl5.jpg

And just if you wanted to see it, here is the last update posted -
Sep 13
Copyright MPE
http://img40.imageshack.us/img40/3734/2812oth13thsep2009.jpg

And while I was one there site, I found a sexy new project -

Vasu Kamal, Khar

http://i47.tinypic.com/2jbjjgo.jpg

http://i47.tinypic.com/353e24l.jpg

http://i45.tinypic.com/2197ua8.jpg

http://i50.tinypic.com/snfcys.jpg

Link (http://www.wadhwadevelopers.com/elevation_vasukamal.htm)

^^
looks gr8.but it looks too tall for Khar.Will have problems in AAI approval.

New Project!

Living Point - Euclid, 50 storeys, Bhandup

Project is designed by Canada based FORREC (http://www.forrec.com/re_nep.html)

http://i45.tinypic.com/11w3rdi.jpg

http://i47.tinypic.com/2z3vt76.jpg

http://i45.tinypic.com/nwa80m.jpg

http://i49.tinypic.com/6huc9c.jpg

Zoomed in:
http://i45.tinypic.com/2alul0.jpg

Neptune Group (http://www.neptunegroup.in/#/home-page/projects/homes/living-point-euclid/overview)

^^ :happy:

nice one!!!

I want that open mouthed face too! Haha this is a beauty

^^

is it not there in your smilies?

Yay I found it! :happy:

So they'll build the small towers with the mall first. Then follow up with this 50 storey one?

:happy: just type in 'happy' between : : that.

And yes, the two smaller towers first along with the mall.

[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9KbCxkTVHD8
tallest building (45 floors) on sv. road to come up in jogeshwari(w)

[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9KbCxkTVHD8
tallest building (45 floors) on sv. road to come up in jogeshwari(w)

^The designs not that good but anyway its...

Maredien Heights, 45 floors, Jogeshwari (W)

http://i47.tinypic.com/5b68ok.jpg

I had to read again and again the spelling of our spellbinding city called MUMBAI when I saw the banner on SSC. Whoever took that picture, hats doffed to you !!

Mumbai's skyline may not be as impressive as its cousins in Manhattan or Shanghai or HK but the banner pic on SSC does it proud !!!

Yeh Dil Chahe More
p2p4

Yes Sir. Few more years down the road, we can have a better banner for esure. :)

I had to read again and again the spelling of our spellbinding city called MUMBAI when I saw the banner on SSC. Whoever took that picture, hats doffed to you !!

Mumbai's skyline may not be as impressive as its cousins in Manhattan or Shanghai or HK but the banner pic on SSC does it proud !!!

Yeh Dil Chahe More
p2p4

i looked again then again and once again to confirm......who is the picgrapher??

Some upcoming projects by Runwal Group....dont hold your breath :lol:

http://img19.imageshack.us/img19/240/31pic.jpg
http://img33.imageshack.us/img33/1952/19pic.jpg
http://img710.imageshack.us/img710/6372/60217413.jpg

http://img33.imageshack.us/img33/1952/19pic.jpg

Thi9s one looks elegant. Any idea where this is coming up?

The other two are regular run-of a mill projects.

Where did it come up, it's done. Sadly not even half as elegent in the render

Runwal Pride, Mulund

July
Copright MPE
http://i47.tinypic.com/295ejxh.jpg

The other two are regular run-of a mill projects.

yeah i knw, since Mumbai is deprived of a commercial skyline i really wish these firms would try to be slightly more innovative with regard to their designs for residential buildings as some sort of compensation....i fear that such highrises will be to the next generation of urbanites, an eye sore just as the commie blocks are to us

@India101...thanks for that m8

yeah i knw, since Mumbai is deprived of a commercial skyline i really wish these firms would try to be slightly more innovative with regard to their designs for residential buildings as some sort of compensation....i fear that such highrises will be to the next generation of urbanites, an eye sore just as the commie blocks are to us

@India101...thanks for that m8

depends on the paint really

in cuba even the commie blocks painted with attractive colourful colours look fantastic. Look better than even the modern glass window structures

^^ May be the guy who designed the building used to live in the USSR in the 1950s.

Where did it come up, it's done. Sadly not even half as elegent in the render

Runwal Pride, Mulund

July
Copright MPE
http://i47.tinypic.com/295ejxh.jpg

I shall rather choose to blame the crappy camera than the building itself. I think it is elegant. Just by looking at the image I could understand that this one is for Suburbs either Jogeshwari/Andheri or Bhandup/Mulund. Infact, it bodes well for Mulund Skyline (comprising of several midrises between 25-30 floors) which is a quiet suburb and offers plenty of open spaces.

BTW, Thanks for hunting the pic. You are a jewel in the crown of SSCi.

yeah i knw, since Mumbai is deprived of a commercial skyline i really wish these firms would try to be slightly more innovative with regard to their designs for residential buildings as some sort of compensation....i fear that such highrises will be to the next generation of urbanites, an eye sore just as the commie blocks are to us

Speaking honestly, I am all up for fillers. Unlike many others, I don't pull out my dagger ready to chop down what doesn't suit my liking. It is a fact that after a while even the most elegant of the design becomes an eyesore. Imperial Towers were being lapped up like the best thing ever to happen in India post Independence. Now, I am sure many don't even bother to check the thread for new pics (and that includes me aswell).

It is a fact that after a while even the most elegant of the design becomes an eyesore.

Thats true to a certain degree...but even so that is precisely why we need 'diversity' in our skyline...my grievence is not so much against this particular design (although it wouldnt win any beauty pagents.lol) as much as the sheer quantity of buildings u/c that look almost identical in design....on the one hand we cant take care of our colonial heritage, but when we do redevelop it is usually far from international standard

Mumbai is supposed to be the commercial capital of India, and thus it should look like one, its skyline should be the benchmark for other cities across India to replicate....for this MMRDA need to be more proactive and work more closely with major developers in a concerted effort to deliver buildings that are more aesthetically pleasing as well as appropriate for the local infrastructure to accomodate....two examples of poor planning come immediately to mind 1)the sheer size (girth not height) of Palais Royale in comparision to rest of Worli/Parel area 2) Building a 'CBD' in Bandra Kurla, which is on a flood plain and is right next to the airport flightpaths (hence cant grow vertically)

hopefully this new decade will bring a different thinking

Thats true to a certain degree...but even so that is precisely why we need 'diversity' in our skyline...my grievence is not so much against this particular design (although it wouldnt win any beauty pagents.lol) as much as the sheer quantity of buildings u/c that look almost identical in design....on the one hand we cant take care of our colonial heritage, but when we do redevelop it is usually far from international standard

Mumbai is supposed to be the commercial capital of India, and thus it should look like one, its skyline should be the benchmark for other cities across India to replicate....for this MMRDA need to be more proactive and work more closely with major developers in a concerted effort to deliver buildings that are more aesthetically pleasing as well as appropriate for the local infrastructure to accomodate....two examples of poor planning come immediately to mind 1)the sheer size (girth not height) of Palais Royale in comparision to rest of Worli/Parel area 2) Building a 'CBD' in Bandra Kurla, which is on a flood plain and is right next to the airport flightpaths (hence cant grow vertically)

hopefully this new decade will bring a different thinking

I think the bandra worli complex area was chosen cause

(a) there was land from reclamation

(b) its bang in the centre of mumbai, its 30 km from most places in mumbai thane city and navi mumbai. compared to nariman point at one end. Would be easier to commute from eastern and western suburbs and was in the reach of south mumbai as well.

(c) closeness to airport can be a boon as well as it cuts down time to reach a place of business. Maybe they did a survey and found that corporate india loves acreage over tall buildings?. The best example of this is Belapur CBD whereby buildings are not that tall even though they had the potential. Even other cities in india barring maybe UB city in bangslore have that many tall buildings.

the only downside i can see is the flooding. which can be severe in that area.

Palais royale is a private project. the government has no business in that design provided its not something obscene like a big penis or somebody givign the finger.

BTW, Thanks for hunting the pic. You are a jewel in the crown of SSCi.

Thanks, no problem :cheers:

I think the bandra worli complex area was chosen cause

(a) there was land from reclamation

(b) its bang in the centre of mumbai, its 30 km from most places in mumbai thane city and navi mumbai. compared to nariman point at one end. Would be easier to commute from eastern and western suburbs and was in the reach of south mumbai as well.

(c) closeness to airport can be a boon as well as it cuts down time to reach a place of business. Maybe they did a survey and found that corporate india loves acreage over tall buildings?. The best example of this is Belapur CBD whereby buildings are not that tall even though they had the potential. Even other cities in india barring maybe UB city in bangslore have that many tall buildings.

the only downside i can see is the flooding. which can be severe in that area.

Palais royale is a private project. the government has no business in that design provided its not something obscene like a big penis or somebody givign the finger.

I think in an island city like Mumbai, land reclamation is relatively easy....large parts of the city have being reclaimed if im not wrong including Cuffe Parade (which being next to Narmian Point would have been ideal for some swanky highrises but what we have there is far from that)

Yeah I think with Bandra Kurla its a mixture of the airport and the cripplingly low FSI which has prevented buildings of a decent height....although i appreciate what your saying about the attractiveness of its location

With regards to Palais Royale, sure thats a private project but the mere fact they got planning permission is a mystery to me :ohno:...the civic authorities must recognisde they have a responsiblity to the health and wealth of the city...

anyway i dont want keep slamming Mumbai, its improved a lot in the last few years, its just frustrating when on many occasions I feel that it is shooting itself in the foot by missing golden opportunties to transform itself

I think in an island city like Mumbai, land reclamation is relatively easy....large parts of the city have being reclaimed if im not wrong including Cuffe Parade (which being next to Narmian Point would have been ideal for some swanky highrises but what we have there is far from that)

Yeah I think with Bandra Kurla its a mixture of the airport and the cripplingly low FSI which has prevented buildings of a decent height....although i appreciate what your saying about the attractiveness of its location

With regards to Palais Royale, sure thats a private project but the mere fact they got planning permission is a mystery to me :ohno:...the civic authorities must recognisde they have a responsiblity to the health and wealth of the city...

anyway i dont want keep slamming Mumbai, its improved a lot in the last few years, its just frustrating when on many occasions I feel that it is shooting itself in the foot by missing golden opportunties to transform itself

I think they are trying to develop Kanjurmarg as the next cbd

lets see how that goes :)

In general though i think that Mumbai has caught on SEZ mania. People want acres of land

Found the article about Mumbai relocating the naval base which I mentioned on this thread last year.


There is also no reason Mumbai should have a naval base, which currently occupies a large part of the island city. It could be relocated further down the coast. Efficient utilization of the eastern docklands area could also alleviate the pressure for land; instead of schools, parks, public spaces, the city gets luxury housing and shopping malls. In the city's center, 600 acres desperately needed for public use have instead been given to developers - a bad augury for the city.

Source: http://www.nytimes.com/2007/07/16/opinion/16iht-edmehta.1.6676972.html?_r=1&pagewanted=2

Found the article about Mumbai relocating the naval base which I mentioned on this thread last year.




Source: http://www.nytimes.com/2007/07/16/opinion/16iht-edmehta.1.6676972.html?_r=1&pagewanted=2

NO

this woman does not take into account the neighbourhood we live in.

the navy is needed to project this asset. Mumbai is a natural harbour

plus are you going to give away jobs people already hold?

long overdue. get the base out

I read that NYT article. It's pretty intresting that the writer suggests to move the capital to Navi Mumbai. I mean, I don't see why that would be a bad move. We need all the space we can get after all. And this needs to be filled with more OPEN SPACE!!!

I read that NYT article. It's pretty intresting that the writer suggests to move the capital to Navi Mumbai. I mean, I don't see why that would be a bad move. We need all the space we can get after all. And this needs to be filled with more OPEN SPACE!!!

I like the American system where the principal city in the state is almost never the capital. I say move the capital elsewhere ! Nagpur for starters ? But Vidarbha state might be formed soon. Maybe Pune/Nashik ?

I always thought Pune was the political capital and Mumbai was financial.... those were my younger days.

Wouldn't be a bad idea to move it to Navi Mumbai. Close to Mumbai as well. Though Pune wouldn't be a bad idea either. But not Nagpur, like shanware said if Vidarbha is formed there will be alot more choas if the capital of Maharashtra is in it.

It's not going to happen. Can we get back to the topic?

so....

is the golibar sra back on track? and will SOM's design still be used? here is a link from businessweek (http://www.businessweek.com/news/2010-01-12/unitech-to-develop-mumbai-slums-home-to-half-city-s-population.html)

fwiw, SOM does not have that on its web site anymore :-(

^^yes its on .dont know whether the som guys are still involved with the project though.

^^yes its on .dont know whether the som guys are still involved with the project though.

thx. the som designs were good. *sob*

Boomerang, Andheri
Source: ToI, Mumbai Edition

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The building is up and ready to be cladded. Took these on Jan 2-

http://img191.imageshack.us/img191/9011/img1036n.jpg

http://img194.imageshack.us/img194/2580/img1037g.jpg

Dude this is awesome man. I am loving the building and the updates.

^^yea its beautiful and all but what is worrying is that with so much commercial and residential places coming wont it create more chaos in the city Govt infrastructure is badly lagging behind .The only decent wide enough roads in mumbai are the link road,the bkc road,and the highway .There are not enough open spaces in the city . There is already water shortage in most of the newer buildings that have come up in the city .so my question is should there be a cap on the construction coming in the city or should it be made mandatory for every new building coming up to have develop sizeable open space and include rainwater harvesting facilities because most of development that is taking place is haphazard without taking into account the exisiting crap infrastrcuture present in the city .What do you guys think?

Yes it would. I was therefore wondering why don't the builders who build sensational buildings develop the road infrastructure around. They can do it beautifully, can't they?

they do develop private roads but in case of developing public roads the problem is that they might ask for extra incentives from govt for eg if some private devloper develops a slum area he will be able to develop a building in the same area with more fsi.

I found this interesting piece of article that piqued my interest.

"The New Delhi-based company is re-developing 100 acres of land in the Santacruz area near the Mumbai airport by transforming the slum houses built with tin, asbestos and plastic sheets to apartments with high-speed elevators. The slum- dwellers will be re-settled in smaller apartments in separate buildings on a part of the land cleared."


Has anyone in Mumbai seen any indication of this? 100 Acres is a lot!!! That too in Santa Cruz!! This looks like a "mini" Dharavi deal - A small yet signinifcant step to clear Mumbai of its humongous slum problem...

http://www.rttnews.com/ArticleView.aspx?Id=1179668&SMap=1

^^ thats unitech 's slum redevelopment project ,its on but dont know whether they have started work yet.btw you can find the renders of the project on page
120 of this thread.

Citizens cry foul over Western Naval command okaying skycrapers near defence installation.

Weeks after the army brass courted negative publicity over Sukhna land scam, a new case, this time involving the navy, is raising eyebrows in Mumbai. The issue pertains clearances given by the western naval command (WNC) for two high-rise buildings in a high-security zone.

Source: http://epaper.dnaindia.com/epapermain.aspx?queryed=9&querypage=1&boxid=30693180&parentid=108995&eddate=01/22/2010

My opinion: All the reason so shift the WNC out of Mumbai.

definitely fishy since they were even opposed to the bwsl coming out at its original intended site (mahakali road). suitable palms must have been greased

of course the builders can do the same right up to the supreme court as well. but that will cost a bit more. one of the most prominent projects in bombay which is just about starting construction saw the judges of the highest court accepting around 125 crores to pass favourable orders. last week i heard a new project saw even more money being offered. and accepted

My opinion: All the reason so shift the WNC out of Mumbai.

Not gonna happen. The navy is deeply entrenched in Mumbai - business connections et al.

definitely fishy since they were even opposed to the bwsl coming out at its original intended site (mahakali road). suitable palms must have been greased

of course the builders can do the same right up to the supreme court as well. but that will cost a bit more. one of the most prominent projects in bombay which is just about starting construction saw the judges of the highest court accepting around 125 crores to pass favourable orders. last week i heard a new project saw even more money being offered. and accepted
which is the project ??? am mighty curious....might be the reason one ofthe citispace activist was attacked last week

cant say, i know them

nothing to do with the attack. they have all clearances and already started construction some time back

http://www.oberoiconstructions.com/img.asp?img=woods/areamap.gif

http://img707.imageshack.us/img707/8813/oberoigoregaon.jpg (http://img707.imageshack.us/i/oberoigoregaon.jpg/)

^^
thanks to the good work of IU its clear now that Goregaon is going to have a very nice cluster of Oberoi Construction buildings, consisting of Oberoi Commerz (which is complete), two other commerical high rises (35 and 31fls respectively), one residential tower (49fls)...and Oberoi Woods (near complete)....plus still massive space for further development

One of the commericial towers is currently U/C as can be seen in bottom left of pic

Thanks Nitro, here is a render of:

Oberoi Mall
http://i49.tinypic.com/2e5qxhw.jpg

But what are all these commercial towers, Oberoi doesn't mention anything about them on their website. Maybe they just haven't updated it.

New Project -

Minerva, Worli - designed for Lokhandwala Developers

http://img189.imageshack.us/img189/9128/lok11.jpg

http://img189.imageshack.us/img189/4042/lok1.jpg

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.

But what are all these commercial towers, Oberoi doesn't mention anything about them on their website. Maybe they just haven't updated it.

Yeah i dont think Oberoi's website has been updated (other than fact Oberoi Skyz has been taken off projects list), but LERA is definatetly designing these commerical units as it is listed on their website. Hopefully they will be as good as Oberoi Commerz.

http://www.lera.com/projects/in/oberoiofficeii.htm
http://www.lera.com/projects/in/splendorcommercial.htm

http://www.lera.com/projects/in/oberoigardencity.htm

Btw. Minerva looks amazing (i wonder whether hafeez design will be made redunant?)...im glad LERA are having more projects in India, top quality architecture would be much welcome in our cities

Shree Naman Group (http://www.namangroup.com/index.htm) are planning a 36 storey residential tower at Colaba. More from LERA's (http://www.lera.com/projects/in/colabaresidtower.htm) website:

Colaba Residential Tower

Colaba, Mumbai, India

Client:
Naman Group

Architect:
Access Architects

Location:
Colaba, Mumbai, India

Height:
36-story

This project consists of schematic design services for a 36-story residential tower, with a total gross construction area of approximately 165,000 sf. The tower includes residential units and a five story podium containing parking uses.

I was hoping that Access Architect's (http://accessarchitects.in/) website would have a render, but it seems to be down.

I am loving these buildings.

From the same Architect's Site:

JSW Headquarters, Bandra Kurla Complex, Mumbai.

http://www.lera.com/pimg/jswheadquarters/6610807_large.jpg

http://www.lera.com/pimg/jswheadquarters/9610418_large.jpg

http://www.lera.com/pimg/jswheadquarters/1523846_large.jpg

Oberai Skyz, Worli.

http://www.lera.com/pimg/oberoiskyz/1175415_large.jpg

http://www.lera.com/pimg/oberoiskyz/7327393_large.jpg

This project consists of a pair of 60 story, 755-ft (230-m) tall residential towers. Identical in design, the two towers will be supported by a five story podium and two basement levels. Each tower will contain 450,000-gsf (42,000-gsm), excluding podium functions. LERA is providing design services for the Schematic Design and Design Development phases.
http://www.lera.com/projects/in/oberoiskyz.htm

Excellent. Nice addition the BKC. More commercial supertall structures should come up.

Oberoi International School

This project consists of an eleven story school building. The total gross construction area of the school is approximately 441,000-sf (41,000-sm).

http://www.lera.com/pimg/oberoiintlschool/9379836_large.jpg

Some unnamed hotel by Rajesh Builders

http://www.lera.com/pimg/rajeshbuildershotel/1831835_large.jpg

If you go through some earlier pages or the Bombay Boom skyscrapers thread in the Mumbai forum, you can see some of the projects mentioned. But as of now, there is no status of some of those projects.

^^ Oh!! I didn't realize that...

Yeah i dont think Oberoi's website has been updated (other than fact Oberoi Skyz has been taken off projects list)

The skyz page is still hosted on their website-

http://www.oberoiconstructions.com/proj_oberoiskyz.htm

I'll call em up this Monday and ask what's the latest on the project.

btw, I spoke to someone from DB realty. Not only is the site preparation underway at the Orchid Heights(2x80 fl) site but at the Orchid Crown (3 x75fl) site as well. Orchid Turf view is confirmed to be a multi tower project comprising of 2 towers of about 45 floors each.

In other news, L&T bagged a 625 cr contract from DB realty to construct residential towers in Parel -

In yet another development, a Rs.625 crore contract has been secured from M/s D B Realty Limited for the construction of residential towers at Parel, Mumbai.
clicky (http://www.moneycontrol.com/news/business/lt-bags-new-orders-worth-rs-2325-crore_434128.html)


This has to be the Orchid Turf View project. I'll have this confirmed on monday as well.

Oh so it is still there. I don't see them happening anytime soon though.

The skyz page is still hosted on their website-
I'll call em up this Monday and ask what's the latest on the project.

btw, I spoke to someone from DB realty. Not only is the site preparation underway at the Orchid Heights(2x80 fl) site but at the Orchid Crown (3 x75fl) site as well. Orchid Turf view is confirmed to be a multi tower project comprising of 2 towers of about 45 floors each.

In other news, L&T bagged a 625 cr contract from DB realty to construct residential towers in Parel -



This has to be the Orchid Turf View project. I'll have this confirmed on monday as well.

Awesome news.

Some unnamed hotel by Rajesh Builders

http://www.lera.com/pimg/rajeshbuildershotel/1831835_large.jpg

One of the ugliest buildings I've seen in a while. :ohno:

me likey.

Effer your back!

And Isn't that the Radisson Hotel. All of the above has already been posted.

I like these buildings!

Oberoi seem to be on a roll? Shame about their web-site and shame about Skyz as I really like those towers.

Why is it a shame. Skyz is still on there site so there still is hope.

Oberoi Skyz has been removed from the web-site...just looked.

So the Oberoi Skyz is cancelled?

Is the India Tower actually being built?

india tower is on as per planned

oberoi skyz - well the plot is under development, not sure what exactly is coming up

Oberoi Skyz has been removed from the web-site...just looked.

Check again
http://www.oberoiconstructions.com/proj_oberoiskyz.htm

india tower is on as per planned

oberoi skyz - well the plot is under development, not sure what exactly is coming up

Not India Tower, DB Tower is planning to come up.

I spoke to a sales rep from oberoi constructions yesterday. She said that the BMC land case should be over by April/May after which the construction of Oberoi Skyz will start.

I have the conversation on mp3. Lemme know if anyone wants to hear it.

Lol.

You recorded the conversation?

I have the conversation on mp3. Lemme know if anyone wants to hear it.

I do

Not India Tower, DB Tower is planning to come up.

whatever its called, they keep changing the name. i mean the plot will see a tower coming up

Is there map for this proposed route? :)

18 bidders to study Alibaug-Virar corridor (http://www.dnaindia.com/mumbai/report_18-bidders-to-study-alibaug-virar-corridor_1281093)

The Mumbai Metropolitan Regional Development Authority (MMRDA) has received 18 proposals for the techno economic and financial feasibility study of the The officials are expecting a similar response to the project. The corridor is a 100 km-long freeway. There will be eight lanes for vehicles besides the lanes for buses. The road will also have a Metro Rail track.

Under the project. a transportation study was conducted and the multi-model corridor was suggested. This freeway will begin from Virar on NH-18 and will culminate at Alibaug on the NH-17 via Bhiwandi, Kalyan, Dombivili and Panvel. Out of 100 km, 60 km will be constructed anew. Consultancy firms interested in preparing the report include Louis Berger, SNC Lavalin, Stup consultants, Darashaw and Company, SN Bhobe associates, Earnst and Young, CES India, Lea associates and Parsons and Brinckerhoff.

This is in a planning stage. So I think unless the project starts, we don't need a thread. But you can see the news of this in some Mumbai Update thread.

seconded

i will believe this project once it starts

personally i find this project as uneeded.

The basic fact is if you have been reading the Mumbai economy thread is that the biggest CBD in the future is going to be bandra kurla complex which will outstrip nariman point by a lot. Infact in 10 years time nariman point will be nothing compared to cbd bandra kurla complex.

Kanjurmarg cbd and belapur and thane IT park corridor follows as the second and third in terms of adding office space.

Now many people are going to travel via this route. Its a waste of resources.

The only time this will make sense is if the maha mumbai sez gets of the ground. In which case this route becomes a must. But as things stand that sez has a long long long way to go.

can u please tell me the status of the 'Grande'.

Bhujbal wants waterways along coast, Patil security

PWD minister wants pvt investment to develop water transport

Shubhangi Khapre

Following the 26/11 terror attack, Maharashtra's 720-km coastal stretch has become a major cause of concern. There have been a number of deliberations over the security along this stretch and the state home ministry's permutations on the measures to be taken to avoid any future adversities has prompted many debates.
However, deputy chief minister Chhagan Bhujbal, who is in charge of the public works department (PWD), thinks this coastline can be opened for private investment to develop the water transport system. Such a step, he feels, will go a long way in easing the burden of traffic on land.
While home minister RR Patil is worried about raising the funds to deploy speed boats to guard the sea shores, Bhujbal's alternative in keeping the coastline busy with a vibrant transport system has found takers in the cabinet.
Bhujbal mirrored his thoughts at an economic summit recently. "This wonderful coastal stretch has tremendous potential of investment to enable it to develop into an alternative mode of public transport. Sooner or later we will have to look towards waterways to decongest the traffic on land," he said.
The minister's rationale was supported by a number of his cabinet colleagues. They agreed that the metro and flyovers are not enough to cope with the growing burden of the transport system on land.
But according to Patil, coastal security is the government's priority. "Security along the coast is high on our agenda. We have learnt our lessons from 26/11. We will plug all loopholes to beef up vigilance," he said.
Bhujbal, however, is taking measures for an extended road system. "We are going the extra mile to build roads across the state," he said, referring to the whopping Rs88,000 crore that his department has earmarked to cover a 3.30 lakh km stretch till 2021. "We have meticulously planned the road projects, inclusive of financial projections and practical execution. We want to ensure excellent connectivity across the state."
The PWD officials have revealed that in the past one decade the Democratic Front government has received the maximum number of requests from MLAs for new road projects, expansion of roads and flyovers in their respective regions. "Even in Mumbai, which happens to be the commercial capital of India, the maximum complaints received were related to poor roads. This is despite the fact that Mumbai roads are taken care of by independent authorities — MMRDA, MSRDC and BMC," said one official.
The government has earmarked Rs11,600 crore for 126 roads to be completed over the next few years. In fact, Rs6,847 crore has already been sanctioned to cover a 1,392-km four-lane stretch.

http://www.dnaindia.com/mumbai/report_bhujbal-wants-waterways-along-coast-patil-security_1340550

about pics.Maybe this has been done already.
But the aer bar opens at 5.30 pm and they are very cool about taking pics. I went late , had to blag me way in, as they have a no chappal rule.They were cool but I was not allowed to purchase!
My pics are a bit crap as at night , taken through the glass dividers they have there, the flash renders pics rubbish. So if anyone fancies it its a great spot.
I'll post some when i can .

cheers D

http://img534.imageshack.us/img534/7098/31012010007001.jpg

Hindustan Times

The sea is so underused I hope this water transport project takes off and is more successful.

The sea is so underused .
Eg HK.boats from everywhere to everywhere.
A characteistic of oriental peple as opposed to sub continantal is that they live on & use the water.

I hope that the end product looks more like Shanghai and not some crappy south american city. Too much brick for me. Why can't they invest more in steel or glass? What's with this brick obsession? I mean at night they look decent instead of amazing and at day they look horrendous. When will they learn that aesthetics is also very important.

Eg HK.boats from everywhere to everywhere.
A characteistic of oriental peple as opposed to sub continantal is that they live on & use the water.

Kerala, Kashmir anyone?

Kerala, Kashmir anyone?

Perhaps in other parts of India, but not much in Mumbai.

Fair enough the sea around Mumbai is choppy (hence no Marinas) this can be overcome using lager vessels.

There are regular ferry services from the Gateway to Elephanta, even if the same could be extended to other parts of the city it would be very beneficial.

The number of private yachts is increasing and so is pleasure boating but nothing in terms of commuter transit like in HK, Sydney etc.

Sydney has water taxis which is a super idea.

Hey guys..does anyone know details about Orbit Ambrisoa ? I know a thing for sure that Orbit corp is in the initial stages of this project and there are no details available except in their prospectus. The site is at Napeansea Road (no surprise there :P) but it should be a highend project. Iam also very curious about Orbit Corp's plans about Lalbaug.
On another note I know a thing for sure that Satellite developers was constructing a 50 + storey tower in the Teen Batti area near walkeshwar..the site was called Cama bungalow and it was a by invitation only kind of a project so was never advertised but I dont know the current status of the project after Mr. Shah (Proprietor Satellite developers) was killed in the 26/11 attacks. I know about this project because I have visited the site in 2007.

Kerala, Kashmir anyone?

yep fair point.4got about that.

And about steel n glass. Its all about price.they use reinforced concrete cos its cheap.

2010 - The Council on Tall Buildings and Urban Habitat starts its conference in Mumbai today.

CTBUH 2010 World Conference - Remaking Sustainable Cities in the Vertical Age

http://www.ctbuh2010-india.com/

Noticed ads in the TOI as well.

BTW - Jan is currently in Mumbai.

Wow, it's like the God of SSC has come to visit Mumbai.

a few mumbai pics here;

Oh i tried to copy the link to the thread and all the pic tags came up .
never mind. its 'dehli - mumbai' over in showcase
cheers
d

The Address, Ghatkopar West

http://i48.tinypic.com/sfjewg.jpg

The Address, Ghatkopar West

http://i48.tinypic.com/sfjewg.jpg

Why don't u use imageshack. The images don't load properly. A similar type of building is in Andheri west. I don't know it's name, but the reason I say similar is due to its width.

Hi Guys,

I want to know one thing,

There is a Royal Palms Residential complex in Mumbai Goregaon East (near aarey). One thing about it has been bugging me since long time. At least it's been more than 3 years since I have been reading that house rates there are very cheap compared to the market price. And everytime I see an ad in paper, they say limited time only, but it seems the limited time is has still not ended.

What's the catch? Is it some sort of unauthorized construction? I have been hearing hoax about ghosts n all, but I really don't think that's the reason it's going so cheap. So I want to know if anyone of you know the exact reason.

Recently someone told me that the reason it's cheap is because it will be razed once the current tenure of BMC get's over, which is something I don't believe in.

So would really appreciate if someone can answer this for me.

Thanks!

PS.Sorry if I posted in wrong section!

Why don't u use imageshack. .

Imageshack sometimes has viruses & it's even blocked in some parts of the world.

Even i am bugged by the same question but out of many rumours running around one is that there is lot of money of Dawood gang in it.
The other one is that the owner is bankrupt after making that seven star hotel, which is not giving desired returns to him, thats why the rooms were also advertised for rent on a monthly basis

hi,
hope i am posting this in the correct forum,
i have been offered 3 1 bedroom 300 sqft units in a still to be constructed developement
in dadar gokhale road (shivaji) at 20000 inr sqft.
Expected completion 30 months,
please advise if this a fair deal and what is the market value in this area.

Hi

I think 20000/sq ft for Shivaji Park seems justified, IF the buildings are really near Shivaji Park and offer a sea/park view. If I'm not mistaken,the prevailing rates in that area are 20k-25k.
However, do take note that some cash strapped builders might lower their prices further if you pay them in cash.

Of course, if you had bought these apartments a few months earlier, you could've gotten them for 15,000.

refer to the mumbai economy thread for the rates

thanks people

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Source: http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/mumbai/Tallest-residential-building-in-city-may-have-125-floors/articleshow/5558376.cms

Tallest residential building in city may have 125 floors

Sharad Vyas, TNN, 11 February 2010, 02:12am ISTText Size:|Topics:real estate

residential building

MUMBAI: In what seems like a sign of recovery in the real estate industry, a consortium of three leading developers has proposed what may be the city’s tallest residential building—486 metres high and having about 125 floors—on Keshavrao Khade Marg near the Mahalaxmi Race Course.

Still at an initial stage, the project’s layout plan was submitted last week to the state-appointed high-rise committee by Joyus Housing Ltd, a consortium floated by three developers, Shapoorji Pallonji, Ackruti and DLF Group.

While the tower will have parking space on six floors, another five floors are proposed to be kept vacant for a refuge area to be used during an emergency; the remaining 114 floors will house flats and suites.

The developers have already started planning the process of shifting around 4,000 people, many living in hutments and others in the BMC staff quarters on part of the plot, to transit accommodation.

“As a project, we don’t intend to make it the tallest in the city. As it is, this is at a very early stage and there are still hundreds of clearances to be taken. It will be a lengthy procedure until a final height limit is arrived at and it could take at least two years,’’ said Hemant Shah of Ackruti.

Officials from the high-rise committee confirmed the project as the tallest building proposal they have received since the committee was formed six years ago. The second tallest proposed structure the committee is studying is Skylark Heights at Worli. The project proposes two separate towers, commercial at a height of 159.9 m and a residential one 375.6 m in height, and will be roughly 74 floors over and above three floors for the basement and another 11 for parking.

As a symbol of Mumbai’s financial might, the MMRDA too recently announced an over-100-storey “iconic tower’’ at Wadala. The height of the tower (526 m) is likely to make it the tallest as and when it comes up. MMRDA officials, however, confirmed that due to red tape, the height is likely to be scaled down to 80 floors. But no official proposal has been floated as yet by the agency.

The high-rise committee was set up by the state government due to the surge in projects a few years ago and concerns about the effect it could have on the environment and infrastructure. It studies and clears every building being erected over 70 metres.

But barely a handful of the over 160 high-rise projects cleared by a state-appointed committee over the past five-and-a-half years have included facilities like solar power, solar heating, windmills, rainwater harvesting or vermicomposting. The overall development of the surrounding infrastructure too has taken a backseat.

But in the case of the project at Mahalaxmi, the developers claim they plan to upgrade the surrounding infrastructure, including underground utilities, for a mile under the plot.

Source: http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/mumbai/Tallest-residential-building-in-city-may-have-125-floors/articleshow/5558376.cms

Tallest residential building in city may have 125 floors

Sharad Vyas, TNN, 11 February 2010, 02:12am ISTText Size:|Topics:real estate

residential building

MUMBAI: In what seems like a sign of recovery in the real estate industry, a consortium of three leading developers has proposed what may be the city’s tallest residential building—486 metres high and having about 125 floors—on Keshavrao Khade Marg near the Mahalaxmi Race Course.

Still at an initial stage, the project’s layout plan was submitted last week to the state-appointed high-rise committee by Joyus Housing Ltd, a consortium floated by three developers, Shapoorji Pallonji, Ackruti and DLF Group.

...


that's next door to planet godrej. i think the only space there is the evergreen industrial estate. interesting.

keshavrao khade is the road between willingdon club and the racecourse (same road as essar house). so its probably the government colony before racecourse (coming from south to north)

keshavrao khade is the road between willingdon club and the racecourse (same road as essar house). so its probably the government colony before racecourse (coming from south to north)

fwiw, khade goes onto the other side of the tracks as well. did dlf pick up shakti mill? could be that.

theres also municipal housing there, near planet godrej, maybe thats what it is

as an aside was at the local bmc office yesterday. indiabulls sky (not sure which tower) is going to be 86 stories

Interesting developments. That article has news on the skylark project as well -

Officials from the high-rise committee confirmed the project as the tallest building proposal they have received since the committee was formed six years ago. The second tallest proposed structure the committee is studying is Skylark Heights at Worli. The project proposes two separate towers, commercial at a height of 159.9 m and a residential one 375.6 m in height, and will be roughly 74 floors over and above three floors for the basement and another 11 for parking.

a little googling reveals that Pell Frischmann consulting (from the UK) are working on the project
INDIA - The company has gained considerable experience working on large projects in India, and are consequently well versed with the working conditions of the Indian design and constuction industry. Key projects influde Skylark Heights (which when completed will be the tallest building in Mumbai), Mega City, Panvel and Manasar, Special Economic Zones as well as a number of highway, bridge and traffic projects.
clicky (http://www.britishexpertise.org/bx/pages/Organisation_view/77.php)

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Indian Express

another day, another plan

totally!!!!!!!1

Sounds good on paper & merging the two projects is a better way of developing the business district.

P K Das (architect) has revamped other parts of Mumbai, check the web-site http://www.pkdas.com/

I think Mumbai Maanoos is only limited to Mantralya.

Mumbai's skyline is set to get two more giant icons, with construction possible this year on two residential buildings, one over six times as tall as the Qutub Minar, the other over five times.
The first, 486 metres tall, has been proposed in Mahalaxmi and the second, at 375 metres, in Worli. The BMC received both proposals in the last fortnight. A special committee that oversees proposals for all structures above 70 metres has visited the sites and is expected to study the proposals and decide within three months. "We have received the building plans of structures at Mahalaxmi and Worli and if they are cleared they will set a new high for residential buildings in Mumbai," said an official of the Development Plan department.
Joyus Housing Ltd, a branch of Akruti Developers, has proposed the 486-metre structure, set to be the city's tallest residential building, opposite Mahalaxmi Racecourse. The plan has 114 floors, to be built over six parking floors and five for void space. Vimal Shah of Akruti Developers confirmed the project but refused to divulge details.
In Worli, behind Century Bazar, a joint venture of Oberoi and Sudhakar Shetty of Sky Lark Buildings, has proposed the 375-metre Sky Lark Heights with 83 floors. It will include a 36-floor, 156-m commercial wing besides a mall, hotel and offices. "The project is part of the saleable component of a slum rehabilitation scheme.Dwellers had encroached on the plot and have been rehabilitated. The structure has been proposed on the saleable part," an official said.
TALL STOREY
72.5 m: Qutub Minar, Delhi, still the yardstick for height
527 m: Iconic tower, Wadala, still no bidders
486 m: Residential building, 144 floors, proposed opposite Mahalaxmi Racecourse
375 m: Sky Lark Heights, 83 floors, proposed behind Century Bazar, Worli
298 m: Palasis Royale, under construction, on Shree Ram Mills compound at Worli Naka
305 m: Hotel-cum-service apartment, 103 floors, planned at Charni Road
Source: http://20twentytwo.blogspot.com/2010/02/mumbais-gearing-up-for-tall-storeys.html
:cheers:

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Indian Express

I'm so sick of plans. Although I'm optimistic that one day all of these plans would be put into implementation and that'll be the day when Mumbai wins the bid to host the Olympics. Not before that.

There is always so much planning in Mumbai, but nothing ever gets done. I hope something fianally happens.

Hope something happens as well and not all walk & talk.

Like how the saying goes: "talk is cheap" LOL.

India Towers, Marine Lines

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Link (http://www.mqa.in/)

That's an old design proposal for the DB tower. MQA's website has been scanned by Jai and everything that was worth posting has been posted.

Oh they keep old designs? Lol, can't believe that might have been DB Tower.

I don't think every thing has been posted. Found some ~20 floor hotels in Surat and other stuff.

Has this been posted?

http://i50.tinypic.com/ej9c13.jpg

I don't think every thing has been posted. Found some ~20 floor hotels in Surat and other stuff.

well every notable proposal for Mumbai was posted.

Has this been posted?

nope. Any tower details? I'm sure they've got a caption for it.

Yeah it's comming up in Navi Mumbai, I'll post it in there.

http://img130.imageshack.us/img130/7871/56711236.jpg

Indian Express

Another plan - another proposal. When do these things ever see the light of day? The problem of mistaking words for action continues. That said, wud be nice if this actually materialized.

Any updates/photos on Hafeez Contractor House, Parel; 35 stories and Raheja Platinum?

There are a lot of very nice projects for the city going on. Can't wait to see how the city will look after its all finished.

DLF converts Worli mall project into residential one
(http://www.business-standard.com/india/news/dlf-converts-mumbai-mall-project-into-residential-one/386894/)
DLF, the country’s largest realtor by market value, is planning to build a premium residential apartment complex at Worli in Mumbai instead of a high-end mall project, as demand for retail spaces has come down sharply, according to a company executive.

“We felt residential will do well here, and we will fix the price depending on market conditions,” he said. According to DLF website, the project is under “planning and development” under the high-end mall brand Emporio.

Rents of retail spaces are down by 25-30 per cent from their peak in 2007-08 as demand slowed. Though demand for office spaces have picked up slowly, property consultants expect lukewarm demand to continue for retail developments.

Worli, which was a former hub of textile mills, is witnessing modern office developments by realtors such as Indiabulls, Bombay Dyeing and Century Textiles, and residential apartments command a price of Rs 22,000 per sq ft and above.

DLF made news in 2005 when it bought a 17-acre Mumbai Textile Mill land from National Textile Corporation (NTC) for Rs 702 crore. The company at that time announced it would build a futuristic retail-cum-entertainment complex on the land.

The new project is expected to be launched in the next four-five months after taking all the necessary approvals, the executive said.

:(

was looking forward to a retail-entertainment complex

Me too.....oh well.

DLF are renowned for their residential developments so it will be interesting to see what they come up with.

Source: http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/mumbai/Funds-to-keep-flowing-but-no-new-projects/articleshow/5622326.cms

Funds to keep flowing, but no new projects

MUMBAI: Post-26/7, when Mumbai faced its worst-ever deluge, the Centre opened its purse strings and sanctioned funds
for various infrastructure projects.

Five years down the line, the city found no mention in the central Budget. There was, in fact, no reference to the Jawaharlal Nehru National Urban Renewal Mission (JNNURM)—Mumbai and other parts of the state are one of the biggest beneficiaries of this project. The JNNURM was specifically set up for urban civic infrastructure projects. The Centre provides 35% of the total cost, while the state pays 15% and the rest is borne by the urban local body. The Centre had even made an exception for Mumbai, fully funding the Rs 1,200-crore Brimstowad project for stormwater drains.

Principal secretary for the urban development department T Benjamin said, "Central funds for the city projects will continue but the Centre has not announced any new project this year."

Civic chief Swadheen Kshatriya said major projects under JNNURM are under way. "The only project where the BMC and MMRDA have jointly sought funds from the Centre is for the Mithi revamp. But the funds are sought under the Planned Scheme Assistance, in which the Centre pays 30%," said Kshatriya.
Recently, CM Ashok Chavan also sought funds for desalination plants. "The feasibility study is yet to be done. Then we have to prepare the detailed report and financial outlay," said Kshatriya.

For Brimstowad, the Centre has already released Rs 500 crore. "We hope that another Rs 500 crore will be released this year," he added.

The Centre has paid 75% of its funds of Rs 465 crore for the Middle Vaitarna project. For the Mumbai Sewage Disp osal Project Phase II, 50% of the Rs 127.56 crore have been released and the same has been done for the underground water tunnel from Marol-Maroshi to Matunga. The Budget
will also boost the Monorail, which will be given project import status.

Hi!
Does any one know current status of Sarah Towers at Mazgaon. The project is hanging since 4 years.

Thanks

Kzar

From their website (http://www.sarah-group.com/projects/projects/sarah_towers/curstatus.htm):

CURRENT STATUS: -

1. High Power Committee approved NOC.

OR

2. Government NOD awaited.


Mods can you merge this thread with the Mumbai projects thread.

From their website (http://www.sarah-group.com/projects/projects/sarah_towers/curstatus.htm):



Mods can you merge this thread with the Mumbai projects thread.

I know that. But,I want to know the latest news. The website carries old news.

Thanks

It's still proposed. That's it.

A plan has been drawn for developing two corridors of the Bus Rapid Transit System (BRTS) in Mumbai.

The blueprint has come almost eight years after the MMRDA began working on a plan to implement BRTS in the city.

Consulting Engineering Services (CES) India was appointed to plan, design and implement the BRTS. According to CES, dedicated bus lanes could be set up between Bandra and Dahisar along the Western Express Highway and between Sion and Cadbury Junction along the Eastern Express Highway. The company has proposed a 25-km BRTS corridor on each highway, with dedicated bus lanes on either side of the median, at a total cost of around Rs 1,312 crore.

However, the MMRDA has backed out of the project, and BEST is expected to execute the project.

Wow! ^^

Cool project.

Inspired by Antillia? :lol:

Thats what I was thinking. But some other people are gonna live in the Building too.

Villa On Sky - Private Residence for Mr & Mrs Jindal, Peddar Road

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Interior

http://i49.tinypic.com/24y6xyh.jpg

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Link (http://www.burthill.com/projects/pages/villa_on_sky?filter=images)

Wow! ^^

Cool project.

Inspired by Antillia? :lol:

the interior decor is boring .... modern minimalist is starting to get passe atleast for me. You could come up with similar looking interiors if you shopped at Ikea on a tight budget :nuts:

Development agency floats tenders for Wadala tower project Hindustan Times
Thu, Mar 4 11:45 AM


Mumbai, March 4 -- The day bidders turned their back on bidding for land at the Bandra-Kurla Complex the Mumbai Metropolitan Region Development Authority (MMRDA) has decided to float tenders for the planned iconic tower at Wadala. The MMRDA is seeking at least Rs 2,475 crore for the land parcel. "We have floated the bids for land disposal at Wadala which will be given on a 65 year lease. We are seeking Rs 2475 crore for the same," MMRDA's additional chief (transport and communication) R. Ramanna said. The MMRDA is planning to sell the 25,000 sq m plot which will have a permissible built up area of 4,95,000 sq m. The MMRDA has set a reserve price of Rs 50,000 per sq m and is seeking a minimum price of Rs 2,475 crore. MMRDA had earlier planned a 101-storey tower at the same spot but later decided to scale down the tower to 80 storeys in face of an unresponsive market. MMRDA had earlier received three bids for building the Iconic Tower from Australian firm Hyder Consulting; Essar Realty along with a Dubai-based firm and Reliance Infrastructure along with a Chinese partner. However, MMRDA has not been happy with the offers received and had decided to go for re-tendering. MMRDA officials said that the new tenders were being floated in view of the down ward spiral that had hit the real estate market.

Not sue where to put this link:

http://www.emailjunks.com/mukesh-ambani-new-house-at-sea-windcuff-parade/

It shows the Ambani's original residence at Cuffe Parade getting its helipad. Old pics but I thought the views are fab.

If anyone can put these 3 dramatic photos on here would be great with permission of course?

something u/c in front of the Trident at the BKC

February 25
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March 7
Copyright Carol
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an infinity pool overlooking a construction zone :nuts:

Searock demolition update over the past 35 days -

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Feb 24 - copyright chinmay
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Mar 9 - copyright anjupinkesh93
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Couldn't just blow it up again?

Was on SSCi when a saw an ad for this one -

Sai Solitaire & Sai Sapphire, Powai - 40 floors

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http://img710.imageshack.us/img710/2082/sai2.jpg

http://img96.imageshack.us/img96/3614/sai3d.jpg

Link (http://www.saisapphire.in/?gclid=CNKy4Zy2sqACFQYoawodCBIrTg#app=a692&f60b-selectedIndex=2&4422-selectedIndex=0&ad68-selectedIndex=0)

wow!!!!another addition to powai skyline.....

With new and new highrises coming up How the f*** are they going to arrange water supply for all this new building i really wonder...:nuts:

Very unordinary design... Hey dear friends, please take time to visit my studio at www.dawncg.com. We provide high quality digital animation, Cinerama, renderings, etc.

With new and new highrises coming up How the f*** are they going to arrange water supply for all this new building i really wonder...:nuts:

they are building middle vaitarna dam for same.....

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

http://www.visionmumbai.org/project_details.asp?id=83

Didnt know where else to put this up...
saw an ad abt hdil industrial park coming up at virar

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2 new skyscraper projects by a little known Pune based developer Kumar Urban Development.

This Worli/Prabhadevi project is called Kumar Couture -

275-metre ritzy tower to come up in Prabhadevi (http://economictimes.indiatimes.com/markets/real-estate/news-/275-metre-ritzy-tower-to-come-up-in-Prabhadevi/articleshow/5675743.cms)

Have you ever wondered what it would feel like living at the height of Eiffel Tower’s highest observation deck, which stands at 276 metres? If you have Rs 50 crore in your kitty, you may be a proud owner of just one such celestial home in Mumbai.

http://img43.imageshack.us/img43/9429/imagejy.jpg

For, Prabhadevi is all set to witness the rise of a 275-metre tower on a one-and-a-half acre plot. Touted to be one of the most expensive upcoming apartments in Mumbai, the tower will have villa-like apartments sprawling across 12,500 sq ft and 7,500 sq ft.

With an average height of three metres per floor for residential complexes, 275 metres would come to 90-odd floors. But the skyscraper in Prabhadevi will have only 24 apartments.

According to Lalit Kumar Jain of Kumar Urban Development, which is building this property, this is to give each floor a feel of exclusivity. “This is an extremely high-end project with the sea link in view. We decided to maintain a distance of 50 feet between two floors to create an air of exclusivity,” he said.

Each 12,500 sq ft apartment will be a triplex with a 4,000 sq ft terrace on the first level that will have a mini putting range leading to a living room and a guest bedroom. The other two levels will have a living room, space for a gymnasium, more master bedrooms and family rooms. Each apartment will also have an individual parking space with a capacity of around five cars on the apartment’s first level with two special lifts for cars.

The 7,500 sq ft apartments will be duplexes. “The 7,500 sq ft apartments at the lower levels would cost around Rs 20 crore. But the price obviously increases as you go higher, with the most expensive apartments falling in the price range of around Rs 50 crore,” said an industry source. The lowest apartment will be at the height of 18 meters.


and another tower in Tardeo called Kumar Echelon

KUDL has also entered into redevelopment projects. The firm would construct a 62-storyed highrise Kumar Echelon at Tardeo. Kumar Echelon will have the first home starting at the 12th floor. The other 11 floors would be for parking and common amenities.
link (http://news.indianpropertyreview.com/2010/03/kumar-launches-sky-villas-in-mumbai/)

any idea where in prabhadevi this is?

The way these ultra-high-end residential projects coming up in South Bombay and office space gradually moving towards suburbs, it looks South Bombay will become exclusive for super-rich in few years.

The city is gonna explode soon.

any idea where in prabhadevi this is?

Worli side.....

As awesome as this building sounds, its the stupidest idea ever. When are these developers going to realize that Bombay's running out of space, and we need to house more people rather than waste so much space to build only 24 apartments? Indeed, it's looking like SoBo is becoming an exclusive upper class area, and while this is understandable to an extent, we need to broaden our scope of inclusiveness, perhaps making the area affordable for upper middle as well?

^^

The builders dont have anything to do here. They get the highest returns in high end residential projects. It is upto the regulators to do zoning and restrict usage of land

Sobo will be shooting itself in the foot if it lets the office space goto the suburbs.... the trend is already starting.

give it 20 years and you will be Bandra/Andheri emerge over Sobo...

closeness to office space is always the key in long term real estate gains.

I think they're developing Wadala as a commercial hub for this reason. It has already started with the Spring Mills Tower, and if the Iconic comes up, businesses will be flocking to this northeastern edge of Sobo. Also keep in mind that once (if) Dharavi is fully redeveloped, its likely that many businesses come here as well. The only real residential part of Sobo that continues to focus in that direction is Worli/Mahalaxmi/Tardeo. Of course old money posh areas like Malabar Hill, Altamount Rd and Kemps Corner are here to stay. We still have Marine Lines, Nariman Point and the rest of our southernmost and oldest commercial district. Not to mention our "midtown" at Dadar/Parel. The Big Bazaar/Phoenix Mills complex here is the major residential and shopping cluster here. I feel that this is the new hip part of the city, and middle/upper middle trendy kids fit right in. As long as we limit our residentials to this specific idea, Sobo is fine for commercial strength. Lets just make sure the lower middle/lower classes have jobs here as well.

I think they're developing Wadala as a commercial hub for this reason. It has already started with the Spring Mills Tower, and if the Iconic comes up, businesses will be flocking to this northeastern edge of Sobo. Also keep in mind that once (if) Dharavi is fully redeveloped, its likely that many businesses come here as well. The only real residential part of Sobo that continues to focus in that direction is Worli/Mahalaxmi/Tardeo. Of course old money posh areas like Malabar Hill, Altamount Rd and Kemps Corner are here to stay. We still have Marine Lines, Nariman Point and the rest of our southernmost and oldest commercial district. Not to mention our "midtown" at Dadar/Parel. The Big Bazaar/Phoenix Mills complex here is the major residential and shopping cluster here. I feel that this is the new hip part of the city, and middle/upper middle trendy kids fit right in. As long as we limit our residentials to this specific idea, Sobo is fine for commercial strength. Lets just make sure the lower middle/lower classes have jobs here as well.


yeah but BKC will be the cbd of mumbai in the future. Nothing is going to change that. Its adding more new office space than all of sobo put together.

The biggest reason manhatten has high prices compared to brooklyn and queens is cause it generated the jobs with the office space.


Personally i tip andheri over Wadala. Though to be honest with you, i somehow never somehow associated Wadala with sobo.

Wadala would make an excellent location to commute to for the eastern suburbs. especially with the eastern free way coming up...

the reason prices are high (manhattan or south bombay) is not because of large amounts of office space. its due to good infrastructure, good amounts of cultural spaces and entertainment options, a lively old city centre with appealing architecture and loads of traditional spaces where the noveau riche aspire to live near

world over the old historic city centres command the highest prices even though the large office spaces come up in the suburbs. as more and more offices have shifted to the suburbs (which is not a new phenomenon) the rates of south bombay land has only gone up, not down. there is enough office space within south bombay, both already built and under construction, that will satisfy those living in this part of the city. you will get more high end offices and jobs staying in south bombay, the rest will shift outside

and luckily the population of south bombay is if anything slowly declining. so the future needs are taken care of

Nariman Point is going through a revival at the moment as the buildings are being refurbished inside and out renewing interest. There have been some large purchases of property after prices corrected too and the planned make-over at Nariman Point is also putting SoBo back on the map. Sobo will remain the premier location for office space for companies that want a more famous location since the attractions/hotels/restaurants/banks/consulates are still located in SoBo.

I dont know where to post this.....but just wanted to ask guys I need small favor. I m updating the article on wikipedia.org for Tallest building in India http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_tallest_buildings_in_India. So please if able to go and varify the details updated/added on that page are correct and if not let me know or if u want to do it urself u can edit....but make sure while editing give some references.... :)

Nariman Point is going through a revival at the moment as the buildings are being refurbished inside and out renewing interest. There have been some large purchases of property after prices corrected too and the planned make-over at Nariman Point is also putting SoBo back on the map. Sobo will remain the premier location for office space for companies that want a more famous location since the attractions/hotels/restaurants/banks/consulates are still located in SoBo.

yeah but the point is Nariman point can house at the most 4 milion square foot of office space.

BKC the full potential after all the plot on land are built upon it comes to something like 50-75 million square foot of office space.

A lot of sobo is being held up by Dalal street. the national stock exchange has already left for BKC

if BSE moves there then it really is Sayonara the Nariman point fort cuffe parade area as a cbd let alone a premier CBD

If you are keeping tabs of the Mumbai economy thread you will also know consulates are moving at an alarming pace to the BKC. The american and british consulates have moved there from my knowledge.

The American and British consulates are still in the city. They have branches in the burbs though.

After the British Deputy High Commission and the American consulate, it’s the turn of the French consulate to shift to the commercial district of Bandra Kurla Complex (BKC).The French consulate has closed a deal for 1,200 square-metres of office space at Wockhardt Towers in BKC and is expected to shift soon from its present office at Hoechst House at Nariman Point.

Last year, the American consulate moved out of Lincoln House at Bhulabhai Desai road to a sprawling office complex spread over 18,000 square-metres at BKC. Over a year ago, the British Deputy High Commission shifted from its 17-year-old office at Maker Chambers in Nariman Point to Naman Chambers in BKC.


http://www.indianexpress.com/news/now-french-consulate-relocates-to-spacious/566215/


its only a matter of time before the city proper is blunted by BKC and Andheri.

If i was an investor I would invest in there for sure....

thats why i am also not too worried about the north south connectivity. Metro line 2 passing through BKC is much more important for the city.


whats happening in sobo is the middle class is being pushed out. The poor remain and so do the super rich.

to add to my point above, nothing is set in stone

sobo really need to develop its eastern flank and maybe try to push the navy from there.

they have the potential to develop a really fantastic skyline on the eastern front along the Sweri and cotton green to buyculla area to retain the crown as premier CBD

However as things stand I am guessing there is going to be some large amounts of south north traffic in the near future during rush hour

Not all cities have their CBD in the same area as their historic, "high end" district. For example, Paris' CBD is located outside the city at La Defense, and there is only one metro line to get there from the city. People have to commute OUT to get to work, and it seems to be running fine.

exactly. and south bombay already has enough office space spread across ballard estate, fort, nariman point, worli and parel to cater to its population. for the forseeable future it will continue to remain the financial capital's most sought after living space. the newer areas will find it very hard to replicate what makes south bombay special, much like its impossible to replicate central london or paris in some distant suburb

Not all cities have their CBD in the same area as their historic, "high end" district. For example, Paris' CBD is located outside the city at La Defense, and there is only one metro line to get there from the city. People have to commute OUT to get to work, and it seems to be running fine.

but then again not many cities have a north south layout like mumbai

obviously it will take time to replace sobo maybe 10-20 years. Not something thats going to happen over night.

the biggest reason being that mumbai the more india liberalises its economy the more its going to be in control of the foreign multinationals. Who dont really give two hoots about historic or not. I was talking to a friend who works for Goldman and he said that they had to considering that the vast majoirty of their workers have to commute long distances to get to fort/nariman point as compared to more central BKC

Office space in sobo is too expensive for the same amenities you get in BKC and much more space closer to airport etc etc. You cant remain competitive with such ridiculous prices. There are about 3 million people in the city proper.

I am guessing areas like bandra(w) santacruz(w) ville parle (w)and andheri (w) will end up with similar prices to west sobo(they already have more prices than east sobo places like Buyculla) within 10-20 years. They are already about 60-70% of the average sobo price.

While on the eastern side Powaii and Ghatkopar will see a big big rise to become maybe 80-90% of sobo price.

I am talking residential.

Sobo will no doubt remain a good high end place to live. But many areas in the burbs will rapidly catch up and attain parity.

Even without having the spotlight of premier business centre, Sobo is going to remain without a doubt the center of Mumbai's tourism as well as the most "popular" part of the city, similar to Central London/Paris or Soho/Union Square in NYC.

Even without having the spotlight of premier business centre, Sobo is going to remain without a doubt the center of Mumbai's tourism as well as the most "popular" part of the city, similar to Central London/Paris or Soho/Union Square in NYC.

thats too be soon.....

only time will tell.


your right on the tourism aspect though. Dont think that architecture can be beaten

but then again you have Juhu beach and sanjay gandhi national park....I am sure tourists will visit both.

You have Bronx Zoo and Yankee Stadium. Of course there will be attractions outside the historic district, but the area will remain the one where most of the hotels are, cafes, open squares, main europe ke baare me soch raha hoon...

You have Bronx Zoo and Yankee Stadium. Of course there will be attractions outside the historic district, but the area will remain the one where most of the hotels are, cafes, open squares, main europe ke baare me soch raha hoon...

ahh ok

yeah that it will remain.

Sobo will remain one of the most important parts of the metropolitan area without a shadow of a doubt.

All i am saying is that BKC to andheri belt will replace it as the most important area of the city.

Something like canary wharf did (or is in the process of doing to) central London

A couple of new stuff -

first, a new tower designed by HC for Kalpataru in Parel:

http://img339.imageshack.us/img339/9433/121pp.jpg

http://img339.imageshack.us/img339/5809/221l.jpg

http://img339.imageshack.us/img339/5787/320zj.jpg

http://img444.imageshack.us/img444/4084/420t.jpg

The sheer grotesqueness of the tower crashed my browser while reuploading the images.


secondly, Indiabulls' RE site (http://www.indiabulls.com/realestate/) got revamped and they've got a new mini site for Indiabulls Sky Forest-> http://www.indiabulls.com/realestate/sky_forest/index.html

The render of this project hasn't yet been released. The website reveals that it'll be 748 feet high (seems a bit low) and reconfirms that it'll consist of 80 floors.

Even the Indiabulls Finance Center has a site of its own --> http://www.indiabulls.com/realestate/Indiabulls_Finance_centre/index.html

Render:
http://img32.imageshack.us/img32/1381/ifc.jpg

link (http://www.skyscrapercity.com/showpost.php?p=50222895&postcount=372) to last update

A couple of new stuff -

first, a new tower designed by HC for Kalpataru in Parel:

http://img339.imageshack.us/img339/9433/121pp.jpg

http://img339.imageshack.us/img339/5809/221l.jpg

http://img339.imageshack.us/img339/5787/320zj.jpg

http://img444.imageshack.us/img444/4084/420t.jpg


Sorry but, what the fcuk is that!

His designs are getting worse day by day. Looking at the size and alignment of the plot, there could have been a much better design. He should regularly visit cityscape threads of China, South East Asia and middle east to get some contemporary ideas.

Sorry but, what the fcuk is that!

Absolutely ridiculous building.

This building must be designed by Russian contractors from 1950s.

why cant people just keep things simple when designing all these buildings? I mean its in a good area of mumbai where your flats will shift quickly. Whats the need for all these designs?

The renders are not good quality however still its ugly, HC can do better!

ffs...wat can i say?...looks like hafeez has just given up..on life :lol:

in all honesty, i think 'maybe' this building has been built with the intention of accomodating ppl in the 'middle-tier' income bracket??...hence the lower spec?? thats the only plausible reason there is for this pile of crap

ffs...wat can i say?...looks like hafeez has just given up..on life :lol:

in all honesty, i think 'maybe' this building has been built with the intention of accomodating ppl in the 'middle-tier' income bracket??...hence the lower spec?? thats the only plausible reason there is for this pile of crap

I very much doubt that the middle class would be the sought after clientèle in Parel where the min price per square foot starts at Rs20,000. Even a normal one bed flat would cost one crore ish

Nope. This building is definitely meant to be some sort of "pathbreaking" design.

In all honesty, we should stop complaning. Residential towers are never going to look good.

I very much doubt that the middle class would be the sought after clientèle in Parel where the min price per square foot starts at Rs20,000. Even a normal one bed flat would cost one crore ish

really?...well that puts an end to that theory then...yep no excuses for hafeez :ohno:

Nope. This building is definitely meant to be some sort of "pathbreaking" design.

In all honesty, we should stop complaning. Residential towers are never going to look good.

so its best to keep it simple and ensure that you give it a good colour scheme. It will even cut down on your costs. Plus come on the Imperial Towers look fantastic. So of course you can design it to look good.

what are you talking about?

sorry but imperial towers don't look that good. It's just the height of them which is appealing.

^
well i base that on my own opinion plus the opinions of many people on the imperial towers thread

anyways

“Parinee is a closely held company which has just got a contract from the Mumbai Metropolitan Region Development Authority to build a 73-floor high-rise in the upscale Bandra-Kurla Complex,”

anybody know of this? I read it while reading about the Kochi IPL franchise.

this is what i found on their website

http://parinee.com/images/crescenzo_view.jpg

anybody know of this? I read it while reading about the Kochi IPL franchise.

73 floors in the BKC? not happening. They probably meant meters. Due to the height restrictions, the tallest building there is some 52 m tall. Wadhwa group's 'the capital' project (http://www.skyscrapercity.com/showpost.php?p=46793557&postcount=3695) has been allowed to rise to about 75 m.

73 floors in the BKC? not happening. They probably meant meters. Due to the height restrictions, the tallest building there is some 52 m tall. Wadhwa group's 'the capital' project (http://www.skyscrapercity.com/showpost.php?p=46793557&postcount=3695) has been allowed to rise to about 75 m.

yeah must be a typo from the media.....73 meters rather than floors

Raheja Universal web-site is up and running :banana:


http://www.rahejauniversal.com/

You will have to up-date your flash player thou.

Great new projects as well :cheers:

Nice. They have some nice buildings coming up.

http://img69.imageshack.us/img69/9011/99941541.jpg (http://img69.imageshack.us/i/99941541.jpg/)

Raheja Universal web-site is up and running :banana:


http://www.rahejauniversal.com/

You will have to up-date your flash player thou.

Great new projects as well :cheers:

A real shame they seemed to have pulled the plug on what would have been the two most attractive commercial buildings in Mumbai, Raheja Platinum and Raheja Solaris...:ohno:

Raheja had to sell of the Solaris site in Mazgaon because of the financial crisis. No news on Platinum. There's an oversupply of com space, so they've probably put it on hold for now. There seems to be a new commercial development in Byculla by the name of Raheja xion though.

The website and company have been a disappointment. After an year of being in the u/c stage, I expected more.