The adjoining sites for the First financial place and First India financial centre
in BKC

http://www.tcgre.com/#projects_Mumbai_FirstFinancialPlace

http://img607.imageshack.us/img607/4012/bkc.png (http://img607.imageshack.us/i/bkc.png/)

:lol:Indiabulls has launched new Residential Project. Managed Private 7 Star Residences at Worli (Podar Mills and Bharat Textile Mills). These are the 2 mills that they have won in NTC Auction in July - August 2010.

See the Ad in today's Times of India (Mumbai Edition) 3rd and 4th Page.

Regards,
VSK

http://img46.imageshack.us/img46/7275/bleuu.jpg (http://img46.imageshack.us/i/bleuu.jpg/)
http://www.indiabulls.com/realestate/Indiabulls_BLEU/index.html

Indiabulls has given this project its own microsite (Indiabulls Bleu - 75fls, Worli)...but as ever they leave us guessing as to the design (assuming they are not going to build it out of stacks of tropical fish)...

Is it the latest fad to switch or add letters, like blue-->bleu?

But anyways, this project look exciting. :)

Is it the latest fad to switch or add letters, like blue-->bleu?

But anyways, this project look exciting. :)

that's french for blue.

Guys - whats this 101 Floor "ICONIC" tower to be launched in December end? Where is it located ?




The Mumbai Metropolitan Region Development Authority is likely to earn Rs1,671-crore by way of interest from a land-deal from its iconic tower project to be constructed by realty major, the Lodha Group, at Wadala.

In May this year, Lodha Crown Build Mart, had emerged as the highest bidder for the project by quoting Rs81,818 per square metre which fetched around Rs4,050-crore for the Authority.

As per the deal between the two entities, the Lodha Group has been given an option to pay the premium cost in installments over the next five-years.

"In that case, the company would have to pay us interest to the tune of Rs1,671-crore. Thus we expect to get a total of Rs5,721-crore from the deal," MMRDA's additional metropolitan commissioner, SVR Srinivas, said after a MMRDA review meeting of on-going projects with Chief Minister, Ashok Chavan, today.

Srinivas said Chavan gave a formal approval for sale of the Wadala land to the Lodha Group for the development of the 101-storey iconic tower.

According to a Lodha Group source, the project is likely to be launched by December end.


Source : Link (http://www.dnaindia.com/mumbai/report_mmrda-expects-rs1671-crore-as-interest-from-iconic-towerproject_1429175)

Here (http://www.skyscrapercity.com/showthread.php?p=64307051#post64307051) is the thread of the project.

that's french for blue.

Interesting. :)

:lol:

http://img46.imageshack.us/img46/7275/bleuu.jpg (http://img46.imageshack.us/i/bleuu.jpg/)
http://www.indiabulls.com/realestate/Indiabulls_BLEU/index.html



Another one of these Private 7 star luxury residences :|, none the less the skyline gets a 75 storey tower :cheers:

Indiabulls has given this project its own microsite (Indiabulls Bleu - 75fls, Worli)...but as ever they leave us guessing as to the design (assuming they are not going to build it out of stacks of tropical fish)..

haha, they're building Sky Suits & Forest in Parel out of clouds, so tropical fish couldn't be much harder :lol:

Here (http://www.skyscrapercity.com/showthread.php?p=64307051#post64307051) is the thread of the project.

coolio!!! That will make it - what - 3 Iconic towers in Mumbai? Other than World one and DB Tower?

That Joyus housing tower (486m) will probably become another icon if it has a good design.

haha, they're building Sky Suits & Forest in Parel out of clouds, so tropical fish couldn't be much harder :lol:

:lol::lol:

Trump tower may be on the cards in Mumbai
Published: Thursday, Oct 21, 2010, 1:20 IST
By Rajshri Mehta | Place: Mumbai

Is Donald Trump Jr living up to the promise he made three years ago about building iconic towers in the city? Seems so.

Realty sources say the American is in talks with Rohan Lifescapes, a local developer, to construct a super-luxury residential tower of over 60-floors at a corner plot on Hughes Road leading towards Chowpatty. Because of its 3 lakh-sq-ft developable space, speculation is rife that the tower will comprise condominiums of over 6,000 sq ft, each costing about Rs25 crore.

The construction cost is estimated at Rs1,600 crore. No information is available on the financial arrangement between the two developers. If the deal goes through, construction could begin next year.

Rohan Lifescapes refused to comment. Sources said the developer bought the land, on which Ajinkya hospital once stood, a couple of years ago.

Property experts said the deal would lead to a churn in the South Mumbai luxury property market. “The reason is simple. Trump will bring in the latest construction technology and ensure his project gets completed much ahead of schedule,” an expert said. “From the point of view of the buyer, who shells out crores, this project, unlike others, will get completed as promised. The buyer knows that no luxury project ever gets completed within three years as promised by developers here.”

Trump was also, reportedly, in talks with leading developer Dynamix Balwa Realty to build a sea-facing, 110-storey hotel-cum-residential project near Marine Lines. But after several rounds of negotiations and even a draft memorandum of understanding, the talks broke down over profit sharing.

Besides these, Trump has a project for Bangalore. But it has been delayed because of the slowdown and the resulting cash crunch. The Rs560-crore, 47-storey luxury hotel and condominium project on Residency Road in the heart of the city would have homes costing as much as Rs40 crore. The project was to be developed by a consortium of Asipac, project management firm Synergy Property Development Services (35% owned by private equity firm Blackstone Group LP), architecture firm Thomas Associates and Rajatha Developers.
http://www.dnaindia.com/mumbai/report_trump-tower-may-be-on-the-cards-in-mumbai_1455763

Some nice projects coming up by Rohan Lifescapes:
http://rohanlifescapes.com/altimo_home.html

http://rohanlifescapes.com/aquino.html

wish they'd sort their f**king website out though!

http://www.dnaindia.com/mumbai/report_trump-tower-may-be-on-the-cards-in-mumbai_1455763

!

Construction activity has already started at the above mentioned site and tagline reads "luxury apartments even south mumbai has never seen before " somethin like that , so wat are they building exactly

Construction activity has already started at the above mentioned site and tagline reads "luxury apartments even south mumbai has never seen before " somethin like that , so wat are they building exactly

well according to the article they are building a 60 story luxury skyscraper...I'm guessing its going to be a beauty, as Donald Trump wouldn't assign his name to a mediocre project...

I'm surprised that you say construction activity has started...since I didn't think that this project had been finalised...my guess is that they are just doing some basic site clearing as opposed to full scale construction, right?

well according to the article they are building a 60 story luxury skyscraper...I'm guessing its going to be a beauty, as Donald Trump wouldn't assign his name to a mediocre project...

I'm surprised that you say construction activity has started...since I didn't think that this project had been finalised...my guess is that they are just doing some basic site clearing as opposed to full scale construction, right?

they demolished the old building long time back, they have barricaded the site and there are 2 pile drilling machines and a crane currently working on site

they demolished the old building long time back, they have barricaded the site and there are 2 pile drilling machines and a crane currently working on site

Can you post the location on Google Map?

Great news if this is so.

they demolished the old building long time back, they have barricaded the site and there are 2 pile drilling machines and a crane currently working on site

cool...I guess we should keep a look out for the renders :cheers:

also its nice that this is coming up not too far from the India Tower site, should make for a nice skyline shot 5 yrs from now.

Can you post the location on Google Map?

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Hi Coolguyz...thats an awesome find....well i saw that site through google earth just now, tho the satellite pictures are from 25jan2010, i was not able to see any contruction or crane at that site. Can we get some concrete pic of the construction happening there?to my knowledge the trump tower in mumbai has not yet been approved, i may be wrong.But if it has been approved, well then that wud b another awesome structure, any renderings of this building?

Hi Coolguyz...thats an awesome find....well i saw that site through google earth just now, tho the satellite pictures are from 25jan2010, i was not able to see any contruction or crane at that site. Can we get some concrete pic of the construction happening there?to my knowledge the trump tower in mumbai has not yet been approved, i may be wrong.But if it has been approved, well then that wud b another awesome structure, any renderings of this building?

here is the pic
http://img130.imageshack.us/img130/7789/ped177.jpg (http://img130.imageshack.us/i/ped177.jpg/)

BKC is getting dedicated cycle only lanes, some roads have already got those designated lanes. Besides 3 new parking lots have come up on abandon plots in BKC, one behind Bank of baroda office, near Asian heat institute and one in front of Ambani school.All roads in the main BKC area have been concretised, now roads around the exhibition grounds have been taken for concretisation. Also there are goin to be 7 water fountains constructed on traffic islands inside BKC by NABARD, Naman Group, SBI, IDBI, Hotel Trident and Reliance Energy which will be ready by year end

road in front of ING buidling with cycle lane
http://img259.imageshack.us/img259/2882/ped182.jpg (http://img259.imageshack.us/i/ped182.jpg/)

"First Financial Place" in BKC besides Platina building
http://img683.imageshack.us/img683/5079/firstfinancialplace.jpg (http://img683.imageshack.us/i/firstfinancialplace.jpg/)
http://img827.imageshack.us/img827/8475/ped180.jpg (http://img827.imageshack.us/i/ped180.jpg/)

and First International Financial Centre is located right beside above project, only one level complete till now
http://img507.imageshack.us/img507/8061/finance.jpg (http://img507.imageshack.us/i/finance.jpg/)
http://img822.imageshack.us/img822/1859/ped181.jpg (http://img822.imageshack.us/i/ped181.jpg/)

Fist International Finance Center sounds cool - but would have suited more if it was a supertall Skyscraper :ohno: Anyway, i am glad this is coming up. :)

Fist International Finance Center sounds cool - but would have suited more if it was a supertall Skyscraper :ohno: Anyway, i am glad this is coming up. :)

Well its BKC, supertalls are not allowed here

Well its BKC, supertalls are not allowed here

Yes, I am aware of that. I actually meant it should have come up as a supertall elsewhere in the city where there are no height restrictions.

@Coolguyz - great work, everyone on this forum really appreciates your great contribution!:cheers:

here is the pic
http://img130.imageshack.us/img130/7789/ped177.jpg (http://img130.imageshack.us/i/ped177.jpg/)

Hey Coolguyz, great man!! It seems that you have answers to most of the questions. Great job...:)

Coolguyz :applause:

You should be voted most valuable forumer :D

Coolguyz :applause:

You should be voted most valuable forumer :D

Can't agree with you more Maratha! Coolguyz is very cool and genius.

Thanks everybody, well all major skyscraper projects come on my drive to the city and back, so just contributing my bit, rest on holidays like to explore the city

Yes, Coolguyz's contributions have been amazing.

By the way, it is great to see wide footpath, cycle lane, and marked lanes in BKC. :)

I am liking the Cycle lane and its a good idea to create the concrete median between the cycle lane and the road lanes. This way the cars cannot come in the cycle lane and the cycles cannot go on the road. BKC looks nice and clean and probably, few of the clean areas in the city.

But coolguyz, thanks for the updates as usual. Great to see them. Like the First International Financial Center. Pretty cool looking.

these planners put the narrow cycle lane on the side. this is great until you look forward and see that the cyclists are riding straight into a giant tree jutting into the street.

not smart

these planners put the narrow cycle lane on the side. this is great until you look forward and see that the cyclists are riding straight into a giant tree jutting into the street.

not smart

thats actually wild shrubs coming out of the construction site, so they might cut it once the lane marking work is completed throughout BKC

here is the pic
http://img130.imageshack.us/img130/7789/ped177.jpg (http://img130.imageshack.us/i/ped177.jpg/)

Woahhh!!! awesome coolguy.....so this is the site of the trump tower coming up at marine lines...any renderings of this building??

Anyone have any info on Lodha builders new commercial building coming up at Goregaon East next to Hub Mall. The scaffolding is up but no info whatsoever on the website nor the world wide web.

Kind of an unknown project, new exhibition cum multi storeyed parking building under construction at BEC.
http://img824.imageshack.us/img824/8959/dsc00242v.jpg (http://img824.imageshack.us/i/dsc00242v.jpg/)

A big board right next to it says it is a Lodha project called Fiorenza. But this is actually on land owned by Nesco. It really is mysterious as no mention of Fiorenzia on the internet.

Woahhh!!! awesome coolguy.....so this is the site of the trump tower coming up at marine lines...any renderings of this building??

According to news reports, the Trumps are gonna be in Mumbai in december, so i guess thats when they will release the renserings

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Remember Kumar Couture, Prabhadevi: 90 stories?
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.

This (http://www.kumarbuilders.com/projects-forth-RP.php) is the only image I can find of it
http://img198.imageshack.us/img198/113/kulcouturet.jpg

Blown up a bit:
http://img801.imageshack.us/img801/9302/tempnv.jpg

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Remember Kumar Echelon, Tardeo: 62 stories?
...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/)

This (http://www.kumarbuilders.com/projects-forth-RP.php) is the only image I can find of it
http://img513.imageshack.us/img513/4599/kulechelont.jpg

Blown up a bit:
http://img230.imageshack.us/img230/766/tempd.jpg


-Jai

More projects....

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Remember Shree Naman Group's Twisting Horizons, Worli : 20 floors?

http://img821.imageshack.us/img821/8122/twistinghorizons.jpg

It has been redesigned (http://www.namangroup.com/projects/project_twisting_horizons.htm)
http://img18.imageshack.us/img18/2027/tempve.jpg

It looks reminiscent of Shreepati Skies (http://www.skyscrapercity.com/showthread.php?t=634027)

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Located next to the Global Pagoda, is the Mumbai International Creativity Center, Gorai

Via WAN (http://www.worldarchitecturenews.com/index.php?fuseaction=wanappln.projectview&upload_id=14609):
Innovative MICC creates the 'theme park of the new millennium'

The MICC is to be a world-class theme park, lifestyle hotel and entertainment tourist destination located on an 895-acre site situated north of Mumbai, India. This multifunctional project is composed of a theme park for 10 million visitors, 10,000 hotel rooms, 2,000 residential units and lifestyle components such as retail, spa, restaurants and cultural centers (including 2,000-seat concert hall).

The proposed park is based on the shared ideal of human creativity and draws inspiration from diverse sources: Indian culture, symbolism and cosmology, the human body as well as fabled lost cities. The signature element of the project is definitely its layout in the iconic shape of the double helix of the human DNA – the original matrix for creativity and humanity. The two interlaced strips mark the perimeter of the development and include all hotels and residential units. The strips also delineate four central north-south loops along a central axis; these loops act as focal points for specific activities. This unique plan allows for the project to be developed in 4 zones: the Global Pagoda Loop, the Theme Park Loop, the Lifestyle Loop and the Residential Loop. The overall scheme provides an increased level of synergy between the different components and facilitates overall accessibility by means of a continuous monorail system connecting the four loops.

Furthermore, the project radically differs from conventional theme park schemes in that it proposes a reduced ecological footprint and emphasises sustainability. In fact, the master plan rethinks the conventional 'Disney' theme park model by eliminating functional zoning of program components (resort, theme park, leisure, support, etc.) and instead proposes an integrated, dynamic and compact development, much like a dense urban environment. It also differs from customary commercial planning wisdom by relying on authenticity as a key driving value and by providing continuous stimulation of higher-level thinking such as problem-solving and creativity in park visitors.

http://img834.imageshack.us/img834/44/146091lemaynomademumbai.jpg

http://img200.imageshack.us/img200/5277/146092lemaynomademumbai.jpg

http://img543.imageshack.us/img543/5260/146093lemaynomademumbai.jpg

http://img121.imageshack.us/img121/1474/146094lemaynomademumbai.jpg

Designed by Services intégrés Lemay et associés Inc. (http://www.lemay.qc.ca/)


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Taj Lands End Hotel, Bandra (West)

Via WAN (http://www.worldarchitecturenews.com/index.php?fuseaction=wanappln.projectview&upload_id=15029)
Yazdani Studio of Cannon Design design redefines the understated elegance of the Taj luxury brand

In a single sweeping gesture, the 'wave' gathers the multitude of public and private spaces within the new hotel into a seamless composition, immediately iconic against the rectilinear skyline of Mumbai. This graceful arc also echoes the form of multiple bays that make up the city’s western edge, and makes visual reference to the new Sea Link Bridge adjacent to the site.

At the trough of the wave along its western and southern edges is a cascade of terraces and decks, which extend the outdoor event spaces of the hotel into the foreshore area and connect them to the sea’s edge beyond. Within its generous base, lobbies, banquet spaces, restaurants and retail functions surround a rising sky lit atrium. The arc of the wave rises towards the north end of the site, offering the rooms within dramatic city and sea views, and also preserving views from Taj Lands End.

At mid-height are hotel guest suites, above these are articulated private residences with spectacular views and windswept verandahs that create a distinguished termination point at the crest. Rather than being composed of a set of facades, the hotel is expressed as a refined volume shaped by parallel fins which rise, fall, bend and extend to encompass multiple spatial experiences. From this rhythmic form, entrances are carved, canopies and terraces extended, public spaces revealed, and sea views framed.

The arrangement of the fins is responsive to solar direction – fins run vertically along the east and west façades and horizontally along the south façade, protecting the building from direct sunlight. A complementary architectural expression is extended to the eastern side of the project, to swath the existing Taj Lands End hotel and its expansion so that both hotels read together as a single, elegant composition.

http://img241.imageshack.us/img241/1223/150291view71000.jpg

http://img253.imageshack.us/img253/5052/150292view2081000.jpg

http://img7.imageshack.us/img7/2919/150293view551000.jpg

http://img232.imageshack.us/img232/275/image3mm.jpg

http://img210.imageshack.us/img210/235/image10od.jpg

http://img573.imageshack.us/img573/3568/image8b.jpg

Designed by Yazdani Studios (http://www.yazdanistudio.com/)




-Jai

nice find. was wondering what taj would do with the property

wow nice find.... :cheers:

Great finds Jai. Twisting Horizons now looks twice as tall. And wasn't that new Taj Hotel meant to be 40fl? None the less that is a superb design.

As far as the New Design of the Taj Hotel is considered its too good.
BUT ... The New Hotel and the existing taj Land will join as 1.

Now I am now sure how can one go to the Fort at the Bandstand end because it looks like the road(between the Taj land and the Hotel U/C) will be occupied by the new Structure when it joins Taj Land. If this is the case this is not going to well with me. Because that Fort end was my favourite spot.

Can anyone confirm if it will still be possible to go to the fort end

The Proposed theme Park is a very good Idea. Hope it gets completed soon

Nice design..however Yazdani's design of the new Lands End complex has not been selected by the Taj group. They've appointed Wimberly Allison Tong and Goo (WATG) as the architects after a bunch of architects including Atkins and John Portman+Associates presented their proposals earlier this year.

This is how the site looks right now:

November 9
Copyright Dan Schwab
http://img151.imageshack.us/img151/1521/danschwabnov9.jpg
(http://img230.imageshack.us/img230/1521/danschwabnov9.jpg)

Ah, has WATG's design been released to the public?

Also, does anyone have more information on the proposed theme park? IIRC, isn't it the same site as Essel World? It looks really nice, though they ought to consider renaming the incongruously labeled 'Pleasure Gardens' surrounding the world's largest Buddhist meditation pagoda ;)

Great finds Jai. Twisting Horizons now looks twice as tall. And wasn't that new Taj Hotel meant to be 40fl? None the less that is a superb design.
Yeah, it does look to be about 40 floors now. While the design changed, I think description on the website still describes the old one, since it definitely doesn't look 20 floors tall nor is it a 'twisting and curved structure.'


Likewise, I wonder what happened to the erstwhile RNA 360 at Worli:
http://img358.imageshack.us/img358/6683/up360rb8.jpg

Can't find it on RNA's website anymore

Ah, has WATG's design been released to the public?

Also, does anyone have more information on the proposed theme park? IIRC, isn't it the same site as Essel World? It looks really nice, though they ought to consider renaming the incongruously labeled 'Pleasure Gardens' surrounding the world's largest Buddhist meditation pagoda ;)




recently MSRDC invited tenders for consultancy services for a theme park and a racing track, guess its this one

Isnt the theme park and race track planned around mumbai pune expressway ??.I think the locals there are opposed to the proposed theme (MICC)park near esselworld

that's really a stunning design for Taj ..wow...

This is how the site looks right now:

November 9
Copyright Dan Schwab
http://img151.imageshack.us/img151/1521/danschwabnov9.jpg
(http://img230.imageshack.us/img230/1521/danschwabnov9.jpg)

wow! some of my most fond childhood memories were in that revolving restaurant at the top :(

Draft policy may free up 50 hectares of port land

The land usage draft policy for ports across the country may just breathe in a few more acres in land-starved Mumbai. Prepared by the Union Ministry of Shipping and sent to all major ports for recommendations, the new policy talks of allowing ports to lease out land outside custom bound areas for 99 years through bidding.



This could mean windfall gains for the Mumbai Port Trust (MbPT) which has 50 hectares of vacant land in the Mumbai Metropolitan Region.

Saroj Tahiliani, Manager, MbPT said that currently they can collect only monthly rent for plots that can be leased out for a maximum of 30 years. “Once the policy is through, we will prepare a detailed land use plan for our vacant plots,” Tahiliani said.

The plan will include earmarking plots to be used for port purposes and the ones that could be leased out to private players.

Of its total land holdings, around 28 hectares is in the form of two large plots in Titwala.

The current rates here are around Rs 7 crore per acre.

The remaining 22 hectares are spread across around 120 plots from Colaba to Mahim ranging from 24 square metres to 5,000 sq m. This includes significant stretches along the Harbour Line - Sewri, Cotton Green and Wadala.

The hitch though is that some of the plots have already been encroached upon

Real estate experts feel that release of open land in the already choked island city will make a difference.

“The main reason why land rates in South Mumbai continue to be high is because of the paucity of land.

The only large chunks of land in the island city are mill lands - private or state-owned.

“Most large developments in south and central Mumbai are happening only through redevelopment schemes. So, even if a small plot with a clear title is freed in south Mumbai around Colaba or Sewri, it could fetch the owner over Rs 200-250 crore per acre subject to the exact location and allied factors,” said an industry analyst.

The hitch though is that some of the plots have already been encroached upon.

Hence, MbPT is suggesting implementation of state government schemes like SRA to get access to such land.

Also every lease deed above 30 years will be subject to prior approval of the Empowered Committee comprising of Secretary of Shipping, representatives of department of expenditure and the Planning Commission.


Source : Link (http://www.mumbaimirror.com/article/2/2010111020101110020134257fc1bddeb/Draft-policy-may-free-up-50-hectares-of-port-land.html)

To be honest, don't like the design of the new Taj hotel right now. I don't know, but I don't seem to be too appealed by the design.

The demolished plot by Taj Land's End looks better empty lol.

The seaviews from Taj Lands End are magnificent.

I like the render by WAN but the design looks more like an office than hotel & dont suit the area.

I cant wait for the designs to be released.

Few projects I stumbled across on MPE -

Imperial Altitude, Goregoan West: 45fl

http://img220.imageshack.us/img220/5904/4857main.jpg

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La Paradise, Borivali West: 38fl

http://img404.imageshack.us/img404/8051/4748main.jpg

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Shikhar, Andheri West: 30fl

http://img560.imageshack.us/img560/7818/4559main.jpg

Why man, why? Why are they building tall buildings in these areas? Can't we have a uniformity by having major tall buildings in the southern side?

And buildings in the suburbs are only getting taller. Now up to 60fl.

I have a hypothetical question.

Suppose all the proposed residential buildings in the island city and suburbs alike are built. How many people do you think will be housed in them? What percentage of the population?

I feel that the SoBo residentials coming up will only be for the ultra rich and ultimately the only real "capacity soaker" will be more middle/upper middle class buildings in Andheri and other western suburbs

Thats true, middle class family's won't be able to afford an apartment in South Mumbai.

That's how most cities are structured. There's the affluent areas and the less-affluent ones. GOI has been trying its' best to avoid such a scenario by artificially keeping rents low on some of the most expensive real estate on earth, but it cannot continue forever.

chuck the poor/middle class out of SOBO

its meant for the rich

what do you expect? To live on Rs50 a month rent for eternity?

It's not about 'chucking out the poor' but the integrity of the system. One of the reasons that our cities suck is because we don't zone properly. You have people with mansions living alongiside tents. It screws up everything - electricity supply, sewage, garbage disposal, sanitation, transportation system etc. etc.

It's not about 'chucking out the poor' but the integrity of the system. One of the reasons that our cities suck is because we don't zone properly. You have people with mansions living alongiside tents. It screws up everything - electricity supply, sewage, garbage disposal, sanitation, transportation system etc. etc.

true.

I have a hypothetical question.

Suppose all the proposed residential buildings in the island city and suburbs alike are built. How many people do you think will be housed in them? What percentage of the population?

I feel that the SoBo residentials coming up will only be for the ultra rich and ultimately the only real "capacity soaker" will be more middle/upper middle class buildings in Andheri and other western suburbs

There are a lot of wealthy people in India and most of them probably in Mumbai hence all these new launches for the most wealthy but you do have a point. Perhaps there are projects for middle income groups even lower but we just dont hear about them since the more expensive projects make the headlines.

There are a lot of wealthy people in India and most of them probably in Mumbai hence all these new launches for the most wealthy but you do have a point. Perhaps there are projects for middle income groups even lower but we just dont hear about them since the more expensive projects make the headlines.

+100% true, there are hundreds of projects coming up, but not in media bcoz they are not big/iconic etc like world one... they are simply meant for normal middle class people.

http://www.penetron.com/newsletter/sgp/image/SL380083.jpg

This one almost complete, In BKC, behind trident
http://img441.imageshack.us/img441/4583/ped188.jpg (http://img441.imageshack.us/i/ped188.jpg/)

Perhaps there are projects for middle income groups even lower but we just dont hear about them since the more expensive projects make the headlines.
I dont think there is . most of them have to look beyond mumbai i.e thane, kalyan or mira bhayandar to look for decent flats.Most of the 1bhk 2bhk flats are going for abt 25lakhs 56 lakhs respectively. People in the western suburbs are holding on to their flats in the hope their building will go in for redevelopment since they are not to keen to move out of mumbai.

Update on The Capital, Banner on the outside says June 2011 as the date for companies to start with its office fit outs
http://img140.imageshack.us/img140/7384/ped189.jpg (http://img140.imageshack.us/i/ped189.jpg/)

great update hope capital will complete on time, it just 7 months to go :cheers:

Andheri, Mumbai
http://img100.imageshack.us/img100/7963/pr1j.jpg (http://img100.imageshack.us/i/pr1j.jpg/)

Worli, Mumbai
http://img209.imageshack.us/img209/1201/worli.jpg (http://img209.imageshack.us/i/worli.jpg/)

(Indiabulls Bus Stand -Wadala, Mumbai) [Concept design]
http://img510.imageshack.us/img510/397/busterm.jpg (http://img510.imageshack.us/i/busterm.jpg/)

http://img199.imageshack.us/img199/4411/bus2w.jpg (http://img199.imageshack.us/i/bus2w.jpg/)


http://ada.net.in/projects.html

^^I think the india bulls bus depot has been scrapped . The design might look lavish and awesome .But who is going to maintain this if it ever gets made .

Dude, if that were to happen, Wadala would have been the next stop for developers. Just wished it did, it has the potential of growing into a CBD like BKC.

Mumbai: Finally,the severely criticized skywalks project,which envisaged a total of 51 skywalks across the city and its suburbs,has come to an abrupt halt.The Mumbai Metropolitan Region Development Authority (MMRDA) will now build 36 skywalks and no more.
MMRDA commissioner Ratnakar Gaikwad said they will not take up the construction of any more skywalks after the 36 already announced are completed by year-end.
The skywalksa successful concept in several Asian and European countrieswere being built to enable commuters to cross over from railway stations to a safe point across busy roads.
The announcement comes in the wake of criticism that some of the skywalks were not serving the purpose.The first skywalk in the city at Bandra East has faced resistance on the ground that it was an extravagance the city could ill-afford.
MMRDA officials said the 36 skywalks being built would cost Rs 427 crore.The initial plan was to build 51 skywalks for Rs 735 crores.Fifteen skywalks were not built due to opposition from residents and shopkeepers.
The criticism levelled at skywalks included the difficulty in climbing them.MMRDA officials said escalators could not be built due to lack of space.The Kandivli skywalks will get escalators at the Western Express Highway-end,and at the station,but the Bandra skywalk will not get one as there is not enough space, said an official.

source
http://lite.epaper.timesofindia.com/mobile.aspx?article=yes&pageid=5&sectid=edid=&edlabel=TOIM&mydateHid=16-11-2010&pubname=Times+of+India+-+Mumbai&edname=&articleid=Ar00505&publabel=TOI

Mumbai: Finally,the severely criticized skywalks project,which envisaged a total of 51 skywalks across the city and its suburbs,has come to an abrupt halt.The Mumbai Metropolitan Region Development Authority (MMRDA) will now build 36 skywalks and no more.
MMRDA commissioner Ratnakar Gaikwad said they will not take up the construction of any more skywalks after the 36 already announced are completed by year-end.
The skywalksa successful concept in several Asian and European countrieswere being built to enable commuters to cross over from railway stations to a safe point across busy roads.
The announcement comes in the wake of criticism that some of the skywalks were not serving the purpose.The first skywalk in the city at Bandra East has faced resistance on the ground that it was an extravagance the city could ill-afford.
MMRDA officials said the 36 skywalks being built would cost Rs 427 crore.The initial plan was to build 51 skywalks for Rs 735 crores.Fifteen skywalks were not built due to opposition from residents and shopkeepers.
The criticism levelled at skywalks included the difficulty in climbing them.MMRDA officials said escalators could not be built due to lack of space.The Kandivli skywalks will get escalators at the Western Express Highway-end,and at the station,but the Bandra skywalk will not get one as there is not enough space, said an official.
source
http://lite.epaper.timesofindia.com/mobile.aspx?article=yes&pageid=5&sectid=edid=&edlabel=TOIM&mydateHid=16-11-2010&pubname=Times+of+India+-+Mumbai&edname=&articleid=Ar00505&publabel=TOI

WTF people would rather just walk on roads and not follow any rules but not climb a few stairs ... What we need is some strict enforcement of traffic laws and traffic lights in our country coupled with stricter control on getting driver's license and public education in these matters .. just making roads won't help !! :ohno:

Hey guys- there is no mention here yet of the MINERVA 82 floor Uber Luxury tower by Lokhandwala Builders coming up just ahead of Apollo Mills, Mahalaxmi.
More info on www.lokhandwalainfrastructure.com/minerva. Looks super cool!

No metion? We have a thread for it...

An Update on the supposedly Trump tower site
The gates were wide open today,the 2 drilling machines were working side by side and they have started inserting those around steel skeletons insides the holes along the boundary of the site. I guess they will start the digging work soon

Is it possible to get pics of the site? Of so I'll head down there.

Skywalk should'nt have been halted. Irrespective of the % of people using it, its still helpful to lot of people. As and and when time passes by more and more people will use it IMO. Note that not every one will have to climb the steps. In some cases the skywalks are connected to platforms which directly takes you to the other side of the busy station road.

Atleast they should have come with some better designs. Thank god they stopped at 36 .

A big board right next to it says it is a Lodha project called Fiorenza. But this is actually on land owned by Nesco. It really is mysterious as no mention of Fiorenzia on the internet.

Actually, the picture is of Nesco Commercial building coming up. Lodha Fiorenza plot is actually the next one (an under construction flyover in between) which was earlier the hub parking. This land was sold by Lupin to Lodha earlier this year, and Lodha is coming up with a classy 60+ story residential complex there. Stated to be a smaller replica of World One Residence plan. Pre-lauch booking is currently on.

Oberoi Prisma (Commercial building), Andheri

http://img241.imageshack.us/img241/537/prismam.jpg (http://img241.imageshack.us/i/prismam.jpg/)

-coming up in Oberoi Splendor complex

http://www.oberoirealty.com/

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Also some nice projects by Omkar:
http://omkarcorp.com/index.html

Gokhale Road, Dadar, Mumbai
http://img408.imageshack.us/img408/5057/dadargr.jpg (http://img408.imageshack.us/i/dadargr.jpg/)

Western Express Way, Malad, Mumbai
http://img221.imageshack.us/img221/6611/malad.jpg (http://img221.imageshack.us/i/malad.jpg/)

Annie Beasant Road, Worli, Mumbai
http://img87.imageshack.us/img87/8278/worliannie.jpg (http://img87.imageshack.us/i/worliannie.jpg/)
(I like the height of this one...sorry for the poor quality image but you can clearly see how RNA mirage will be towered by this beauty)

Annie Beasant Road (Commercial), Worli, Mumbai
http://img337.imageshack.us/img337/3679/thesummitworli.jpg (http://img337.imageshack.us/i/thesummitworli.jpg/)

btw Eid Mubarak to all fellow forumers!!

Nitro Bro! From where do you keep pulling out these gems everytime?
:cheers:

Annie Beasant Road, Worli, Mumbai
http://img87.imageshack.us/img87/8278/worliannie.jpg (http://img87.imageshack.us/i/worliannie.jpg/)




Oh mama! This beauty has to around 80fl, we will have to keep an eye on their website for more info on this one.

Oh mama! This beauty has to around 80fl, we will have to keep an eye on their website for more info on this one.

If only the whole of worli looked like as it is depicted in the pic. I would even take the grainy pic for that.

KalmaLandMarc had an ad with their new projects of on the back of the Mumbai Mirror, but this one caught my eye. Looks 60+ floors -

Trident, Parel

http://img88.imageshack.us/img88/9888/pareltower.png

~~~~

btw, those other projects -

http://img819.imageshack.us/img819/3356/kamla.png
(Yes I know Nirvana has been posted)

Nitro Bro! From where do you keep pulling out these gems everytime?
:cheers:

lol...nah my contribution is nothing compared to the others in this forum

@India101 - some nice finds dude, esp the Trident one!

It's raining projects in Mumbai.

French consultant roped in for Mumbai CST makeover

A French consultant has been roped in to draw up a blueprint to transform Mumbai's Chhatrapati Shivaji Terminus (CST) into a world-class station, a top Central Railway (CR) official said today.

"A French consultant has been appointed to create world-class facilities at CST. The consultant is drawing up a blueprint of the project," Kul Bhushan, general manager, CR, told reporters here.

He did not identify the consultant.

All over the world, railway stations are a hub of commercial activities, which generate large revenue. Mumbai CST will be developed on the same pattern, he said.

Bhushan, however, did not specify the timeframe or the proposed budget for the CST makeover.

CR was working on separate plans for Mumbai CST main and suburban lines. These include widening of platforms to accommodate 26-coach trains on the long-distance section, Bhushan said.

Central Railway will pick up Nagpur as the next destination for commercial exploitation, he added.


Source : Link (http://www.dnaindia.com/mumbai/report_french-consultant-roped-in-for-mumbai-cst-makeover_1468280)

Three developers shortlisted for 32-acre Kalachowkie project

Three major developers from among 18 claimants were short-listed, on Sunday, to undertake redevelopment of Abhudaya Nagar Federation’s 32-acre plot at Kalachowkie in central Mumbai. The three developers, Shreepati-D B Realty Group, Housing Development and Infrastructure Limited (HDIL), and Damji
Shamji Shah Group, have been chosen on the basis of recommendations made by architect Hafeez Contractor and legal brain Parimal Shroff.

Both Contractor and Shroff who have been appointed by the federation, had devised a selection matrix to determine the financial, technical and other capabilities of the developer and asked all 18 claimants to present their details. “We received complete details from just three developers and, hence, recommended their names,” Contractor said.

Two developers, Vignahartha Developers Private Limited and Star Vision Megacity Limited, were disqualified for delay in submitting information, while the other 13 did not respond.

The three short-listed developers have agreed to provide spacious houses of up to 750 square feet, lifetime free maintenance as well as free parking along with all modern amenities like clubhouses and playgrounds for residents. “We will now study the details of these three developers and grade them after which the residents will take a final call,” Contractor said.

Abhudaya Nagar is one of the largest layouts constructed by the Maharashtra Housing and Area Development Authority in 1957 for the industrial workers. It houses 3,415 tenants. People from the labour classes reside in the 210 square feet houses in 47 buildings.

Speaking to Hindustan Times, Hari Prakash Pande, vice-president, finance and investor relations, HDIL, said the company was competent to execute the project. “We are currently developing 90 million square feet area in the city and have the requisite experience for the job,” Pande said.

Similarly, Rajendra Chaturvedi, chairman and managing director, Shreepati Group, said his group had been working on the project for the last four years. “We have the necessary resources and financial strength to undertake a project of this magnitude,” Chaturvedi said.

Some residents have, however, expressed displeasure over the process. “The residents would have got a much better deal had the federation floated open tenders instead of restricting the developers to just 18,” said Narayan Ghagre, a communist leader, who lives in the society.


Source : Link (http://www.hindustantimes.com/Three-developers-shortlisted-for-32-acre-Kalachowkie-project/Article1-626386.aspx)

It's raining projects in Mumbai.

Yes it is. Quite a lot. I hope this also gives a chance to MMRDA, MSRDC, and others to clean up the road infrastructure to go along with the developing city.

^^ not to be an ass or anything, but you just wrote in six different threads something of very little importance. im not trying to offend you, but i just went through six different threads and found only one update here about kalachowki. sorry but could you tone that down? i promise i wont watch ur post count :)

KalmaLandMarc had an ad with their new projects of on the back of the Mumbai Mirror, but this one caught my eye. Looks 60+ floors -

Trident, Parel

http://img88.imageshack.us/img88/9888/pareltower.png


trident looks a mixture of Damac Heights and Infinity tower Of dubai

Any body has any idea about Shreepati Skies, Shreepati Castle or Shreepati Estate? Has construction started?

http://img12.imageshack.us/img12/9084/shreepatiestate.jpg

gotta love the salient features. they scream luxury

if you live in a chawl

gotta love the salient features. they scream luxury

if you live in a chawl

+11 :lol::lol::lol:

hahahaha..
wonder what they were thinking when they were listing those salient features down..

these apartments will probably cater to a different price bracket, i'm guessing?

gotta love the salient features. they scream luxury

if you live in a chawl

you are a very naughty man

:cheers:

49-storey towers at Wadala Ajmera Iland
http://img192.imageshack.us/img192/9346/ajmerailandwadala.jpg

its really raining of projects...in Mumbai... :cheers:

I'm seeing these Ajmera i-Land ads all over Mumbai. They show some modern city in the pic though.

http://www.hindustantimes.com/77-storey-hotel-to-change-face-of-Prabhadevi/Article1-583749.aspx


The proposed 77 storey five star hotel and business centre to be developed by Ackruti Group at Prabhadevi will come up on a plot earlier reserved for industrial use and recreational ground

Could this be the render?
http://img190.imageshack.us/img190/7452/hotelv.jpg (http://img190.imageshack.us/i/hotelv.jpg/)

Some other renderings, which i'm guessing are for projects that are yet to be announced, are on the opening 'intro' part of the website

anyway only time will tell if these renders materialise

http://www.ackruticity.com/new/index.html

Mumbai is finally getting beautiful buildings!

The location for this hotel is EXCELLENT!

Sea-facing, bang opposite Siddhivinayak, with Tanna Residency, Raheja Empress and Peregrine as its neighbours on one side, and Rameswaram, Eldorado and Paschim apartments on the other.

This tower's going to be an awesome addition to Prabhadevi's already glittering skyline :) Can't wait!

What happened to the 101-storeyed India International Trade Centre Project, which was supposed to replace another sea-facing mill in Prabhadevi? (India United Mills 6, if I'm not mistaken?) That mill is barely a few blocks away from this Ackruti site!

edit

sorry wrong post....

Some nice projects...some fuggly ones...

Laburnum, Gamdevi
http://img18.imageshack.us/img18/8546/laburnam.jpg (http://img18.imageshack.us/i/laburnam.jpg/)

Ocean Parque, Napeansea Road
http://img138.imageshack.us/img138/4351/oceanj.jpg (http://img138.imageshack.us/i/oceanj.jpg/)

Enclave,Prarthana Samaj
http://img203.imageshack.us/img203/2811/enclavem.jpg (http://img203.imageshack.us/i/enclavem.jpg/)


Two older projects, with new renderings:

Villa Orb, Napeansea Road
http://img207.imageshack.us/img207/2759/villag.jpg (http://img207.imageshack.us/i/villag.jpg/)

Haven, Napeansea Road
http://img98.imageshack.us/img98/7258/havenh.jpg (http://img98.imageshack.us/i/havenh.jpg/)

http://www.orbitcorp.com/en

:uh:

Could this be the render?
http://img190.imageshack.us/img190/7452/hotelv.jpg (http://img190.imageshack.us/i/hotelv.jpg/)

Some other renderings, which i'm guessing are for projects that are yet to be announced, are on the opening 'intro' part of the website

anyway only time will tell if these renders materialise

http://www.ackruticity.com/new/index.html

Whats the location for this hotel? Can you highlight it one google map?

Are those HC's designed buildings?

Fantasic finds Nitro :O, You are now my favourite poster on SSCi.

btw, Looks like they have redesigned Laburnum. And yes, Villa Orb is now complete and Haven has interior work going on.

Fantasic finds Nitro :O, You are now my favourite poster on SSCi.

btw, Looks like they have redesigned Laburnum. And yes, Villa Orb is now complete and Haven has interior work going on.

thanks for info, so how does havens looks?

Check in the Bombay Boom thread. I posted an update there a few months back.

Some nice projects...some fuggly ones...

Laburnum, Gamdevi
http://img18.imageshack.us/img18/8546/laburnam.jpg (http://img18.imageshack.us/i/laburnam.jpg/)



this is the most ugliest building that i have seen in my life

No metion? We have a thread for it...

I am aware of the thread.. but there is no mention here.. shoud be..

Scroll to the top of the thread and click on the search option and type "Minerva". You will see it has been mentioned 20 times in this thread ;)

Good going Nitro.

I like Orbit's projects except for Villa Orb.

Villa Orb is now complete and Haven has interior work going on.

Didn't know this! I am guessing Napeansea Rd is on the Malabar Hills side of Mumbai? I know there are three u/c towers there.

Oh my bad. It's Orbit Arya that is T/O and has interior work going on. Orbit Haven is still U/C. ahah, Orbit's projects have such similar designs, it's getting confusing :D

Guys can any1 spot out this construction, which bang down the road where Orbit Terraces is coming up...ive been unable to identify this huge construction site.......any1 who can find sum updated pics or rendersof this..this was way back in jan2010 satellite imagery taken from google earth

http://img84.imageshack.us/img84/8124/ques.jpg

thats piramals new office complex isnt it? its not really high-rise, much like a bigger cousin of peninsula down the road

some skyline images of u/c buildings

http://www.skyscrapercity.com/showpost.php?p=67576851&postcount=5931

^^ i am in a dilemma that when will the construction stop in MUMBAI... it is looking like an U/C city :nuts:

^^ it wont slow down for at least another 5-6 years, probably even longer. I think that by 2020 we're going to have a pretty dense skyline of completed highrises, supertalls and several other buildings that are topping out.

Update
http://img814.imageshack.us/img814/9646/penin.jpg

@Savz - This is the Peninsula project

thanks cool...i hadseen tht but didnt it was the peninsula buildings..i guess they r commercial, hv they topped out?wht is the height in floors??...

cc google earth
http://i53.tinypic.com/2aimzwk.jpg

can anybody tell me what the name of that tall building left?

^^ it wont slow down for at least another 5-6 years, probably even longer. I think that by 2020 we're going to have a pretty dense skyline of completed highrises, supertalls and several other buildings that are topping out.

My Definition of a transformed Mumbai :

1) Dharavi, Golibar, Koliwada and CSIA Slums relocated and redeveloped
2) The Railway Locomotive factory and Central Railway workshop relocated and redeveloped
3) All the defunct Mills demolished and redeveloped
4) BDD Chawls relocated and redeveloped

Of course - this would still be < 50% of the "Crappy" parts of Mumbai - but enough to give the city a world-class look!!

I would put this @ least 2030!!! Fire away!! :)

cc google earth
http://i53.tinypic.com/2aimzwk.jpg

can anybody tell me what the name of that tall building left?

Samudra Mahal

My Definition of a transformed Mumbai :

1) Dharavi, Golibar, Koliwada and CSIA Slums relocated and redeveloped
2) The Railway Locomotive factory and Central Railway workshop relocated and redeveloped
3) All the defunct Mills demolished and redeveloped
4) BDD Chawls relocated and redeveloped

Of course - this would still be < 50% of the "Crappy" parts of Mumbai - but enough to give the city a world-class look!!

I would put this @ least 2030!!! Fire away!! :)
I think that at least some of the mills and chawls should be preserved for historical reasons. After all, they are an important testament to the Bombay textile boom in the late 19th century. Also, some of the chawls have value from architectural standpoint.

The people who live in these chawls might disagree.

The conditions with these Chawls are appalling since they do not cater for current needs. They lack sanitation & are over crowded. Originally mean't for mill workers in the early 19th Century and now you have families living in one room.

If they are to be preserved they should be modernised, repaired and looked after.

Worli, Mumbai
http://img209.imageshack.us/img209/1201/worli.jpg (http://img209.imageshack.us/i/worli.jpg/)

http://ada.net.in/projects.html
That is sick http://www.skyscrapercity.com/images/icons/icon14.gif

Also some nice projects by Omkar:
http://omkarcorp.com/index.html

Western Express Way, Malad, Mumbai
http://img221.imageshack.us/img221/6611/malad.jpg (http://img221.imageshack.us/i/malad.jpg/)

Annie Beasant Road, Worli, Mumbai
http://img87.imageshack.us/img87/8278/worliannie.jpg (http://img87.imageshack.us/i/worliannie.jpg/)
(I like the height of this one...sorry for the poor quality image but you can clearly see how RNA mirage will be towered by this beauty)
Holy shit

Blown up and clarified:
http://img148.imageshack.us/img148/8663/69341769.jpg

Looks to be at least 80 floors. What is that project in front? It looks like one of the DB Realty projects? Looks to be 65 floors




KalmaLandMarc had an ad with their new projects of on the back of the Mumbai Mirror, but this one caught my eye. Looks 60+ floors -

Trident, Parel

http://img88.imageshack.us/img88/9888/pareltower.png

~~~~

btw, those other projects -

http://img819.imageshack.us/img819/3356/kamla.png
(Yes I know Nirvana has been posted)
:shocked:

http://www.hindustantimes.com/77-storey-hotel-to-change-face-of-Prabhadevi/Article1-583749.aspx
Could this be the render?
http://img190.imageshack.us/img190/7452/hotelv.jpg (http://img190.imageshack.us/i/hotelv.jpg/)

Some other renderings, which i'm guessing are for projects that are yet to be announced, are on the opening 'intro' part of the website

anyway only time will tell if these renders materialise

http://www.ackruticity.com/new/index.html
Jesus H Christ on a stick

Here it is blown up:
http://img227.imageshack.us/img227/7584/92555590.jpg

Looks to be 75-80 floors so, 77 is probably right!


WTF, I'm away for a week and Mumbai's skyline changes yet again. Great finds guys

Hey hey

lookie what forumer Soroban (http://www.skyscrapercity.com/member.php?u=213556) found. Seems Mr World One jee is getting a friend:Lodha to sell NCDs, raise `450 crore

After raising Rs.500 crore in August through a stake sale to HDFC Property Ventures Ltd for its 117-storey World One tower in Mumbai, Lodha Developers Ltd is raising up to Rs.450 crore for a 58-storey building in the same complex, according to two investment bankers familiar with the development.

The complex, also known as World One, is coming up on the 17.5-acre defunct Shreeniwas Mill in central Mumbai.

It will have three residential towers and an office building. The World One tower will be among the tallest in India.

Lodha is raising money for the second tower, World Crest, through a non-convertible debenture (NCD) issue.

The NCDs will be issued by Shreeniwas Cotton Mills Ltd, a Lodha subsidiary that is developing the complex.

Kotak Mahindra Bank has underwritten the issue.

Kotak didn’t respond to an email sent on Tuesday.

Mint has a copy of the NCD issue document that has been circulated for subscription among select rich individuals, seeking investments of Rs.10 crore or more.

The NCDs will have a coupon rate of 15.12% payable on an annual basis, or 14.5% payable on a quarterly basis.

Over the past year, Lodha made some expensive acquisitions, such as a 6.1-acre plot in Wadala, Mumbai, for Rs.4,053 crore, and launched the ambitious World One project.

It bid for two more mill auctions in Mumbai but lost to Indiabulls Real Estates Ltd.

The firm, run by brothers Abhisheck and Abhinandan Lodha and backed by their politician father Mangal Prabhat Lodha, has also filed for a Rs.2,790 crore public share sale.

According to the NCD document, Lodha has sold around 100 of the 260 apartments in the 117-storey tower.

In World Crest, where around 100 of the 200 flats are up for sale, it has sold 70 apartments in three weeks, said R. Karthik, a senior vice-president at Lodha.

Flats in the World One tower are selling at Rs.30,000 per sq.ft., and in World Crest at Rs.22,500 per sq.ft.

“Lodha would continue to raise money in multiple ways till the initial public offering happens for more acquisitions and debt repayment,” said a property consultant, who didn’t want to be named. “The NCD is cheaper than other options of parallel funding.”

A Lodha spokesperson said the company would not comment on financial matters and that the board has not taken a decision on the public listing.

By December, Lodha needs to pay back Rs.1,640 crore to Deutsche Bank, which has invested in the realty firm’s subsidiary Cowtown Land Development. Non-payment would result in Lodha having to exit some projects in Mumbai.

“Repayment will not be an issue because Lodha has got good customer advances from brisk sales, selling almost 10,000 apartments in its Dombivali project and from World One,” said one of the two investment bankers mentioned earlier in the story.

They didn’t want to be named.

http://www.livemint.com/articles/2010/11/03202149/Lodha-to-sell-NCDs-raise-450.html?atype=tp

4 nov 2011

Two towers:
[IMG]http://img822.imageshack.us/img822/7435/80146251.jpg/IMG]

Blown up:
http://img337.imageshack.us/img337/9995/59521400.jpg
That is a very tall 58 floors

Some other renderings, which i'm guessing are for projects that are yet to be announced, are on the opening 'intro' part of the website

anyway only time will tell if these renders materialise

http://www.ackruticity.com/new/index.html
http://img543.imageshack.us/img543/8535/95289734.jpg
The one on the left is 2 x 80 floors, and I just love the podium of the one on the right

Seems Mr World One jee is getting a friend:

Yes that would be World Crest (http://www.skyscrapercity.com/showthread.php?t=1233291) -

http://img594.imageshack.us/img594/6417/worldcrest.png

The one on the left is 2 x 80 floors

Must be somewhere between Worli and Tardeo.

thanks cool...i hadseen tht but didnt it was the peninsula buildings..i guess they r commercial, hv they topped out?wht is the height in floors??...

Yes that is the Peninsula Cooperate Park, Lower Parel, 21fl x 2.

Samudra Mahal

thanks, so this building has national record of having most expensive flat...1.7L/sqft

some skyline images of u/c buildings

http://www.skyscrapercity.com/showpost.php?p=67576851&postcount=5931

In pano 2, right in center in front of Casa Grande, there are 2 U/C commercial buildings. Can anyone identify those? My hunch - Peninsula Corporate Park ??

Yes that would be World Crest (http://www.skyscrapercity.com/showthread.php?t=1233291)
Jeez, not sure how I missed that...

The people who live in these chawls might disagree.

The conditions with these Chawls are appalling since they do not cater for current needs. They lack sanitation & are over crowded. Originally mean't for mill workers in the early 19th Century and now you have families living in one room.

If they are to be preserved they should be modernised, repaired and looked after.

no

they were originally designed for 4-5 families or rooms using one toilet.

I feel they need to be tore down and a proper building which is 20 stories tall for eg needs to come up in their place.

With the chawl owners getting a room each with internal toilet and bathroom.

thanks, so this building has national record of having most expensive flat...1.7L/sqft

1.07 lakhs. for now

1.07 lakhs. for now

oops, yaa :)

[QUOTE=India101;62553329]The render 25 storey commerical tower named Century International -

India101, that u/c building next to the century bhavan is most probably this HC designed building:

Proposed Office Bldg. at Century Bhavan, Worli
http://img72.imageshack.us/img72/4941/s21s.jpghttp://img72.imageshack.us/img72/651/s12f.jpg

http://img266.imageshack.us/img266/9702/img0185rw.jpg (http://img266.imageshack.us/i/img0185rw.jpg/)

thanks for buying new cam.... now we can see updates in HD quality :cheers:

Meanwhile, a new tower coming up on Altamount Rd:

Altimo - 50 storeys
Website (http://rohanlifescapes.com/Altimo.html)
http://i25.tinypic.com/2v1xb2o.jpg

A TOI ad from last month. This is actually a 34fl tower.
And looks like Napeansea Road will get another ~35fl tower Ashiana -

(Click for large)
http://img529.imageshack.us/img529/5699/rohangroupprojects.png (http://www.groundtruths.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/10/Rohan-Group-Projects.png)

from there website
http://img100.imageshack.us/img100/8332/altimohome2.jpg

Great finds everyone. Ackruti's tower is quite a stunner :banana:

Coolguyz, Thanks for confirmation of the above project and for your regular updates. :cheers:

Also some nice projects by Omkar:
http://omkarcorp.com/index.html

Western Express Way, Malad, Mumbai
http://img221.imageshack.us/img221/6611/malad.jpg (http://img221.imageshack.us/i/malad.jpg/)

This project is the one designed by Callison for Unitech-Omkar. Omkar's projects were earlier branded as Unitech but their JV deal fell through in June. The project is ON, just that Unitech is not part of it anymore. Omkar has already achieved financial closure (http://www.24dunia.com/english-news/shownews/0/Omkar-achieves-financial-closure-for-Malad-Worli-projects/7994294.html) for the project and the one in Worli so money will not be an issue to build these. Hopefully this is the current design of the project (http://www.skyscrapercity.com/showpost.php?p=55812499&postcount=4174).


Annie Beasant Road, Worli, Mumbai
http://img87.imageshack.us/img87/8278/worliannie.jpg (http://img87.imageshack.us/i/worliannie.jpg/)
(I like the height of this one...sorry for the poor quality image but you can clearly see how RNA mirage will be towered by this beauty)

The location of this project is just west of the Century Mill land..somewhere around here:

http://img809.imageshack.us/img809/5665/omkar.jpg

Continued from:
http://www.skyscrapercity.com/showpost.php?p=67418849&postcount=26

I think that may be some sort of club house or office of that DLF Lower Parel project (92fl x 3). That crane is for one of the towers.

101, any renders of these towers? Are required permissions sought for construction to take off?:)

DLF is currently waiting for approvals according to their latest analyst presentation (http://dlf.in/dlf/wcm/connect/42f2668044a4b93bbebfff113ca8367a/Analyst_Presentation_Q2_FY_11_revised.pdf?MOD=AJPERES) for investors. Only after that will the project be launched.

What mills is this? Can you point it out in Google maps?
I found t his (donno if its been posted afore - but is it the towers that you're alluding to?

DLF eyes price war in Mumbai premium homes
Real estate developer DLF is learnt to be gearing up for a price war in Mumbai’s premium real estate segment. The country’s biggest developer by market capitalisation plans to launch the project in central Mumbai by the first quarter of 2011. The developer will launch the project at rates that may
be 15-20 per cent lower than competitors, two people familiar with the development said.

According to industry sources, DLF will launch the project for around R20,000 per square foot, while the rates quoted by some developers in the area is around R25,000. Lodha Developers, which is launching the world’s tallest residential tower is quoting rates of around R35,000 for some floors.

“We are yet to get clearance from the government for the project and hence we have not decided on pricing yet,” a DLF spokesperson said. However, real estate consultants in the city said that the company has already conducted a market research to get an idea on rates. The company has a set of registered real estate consultants who have been approached for the market research.

“DLF is pondering on offering rates that would attract more buyers,” said a real estate consultant.

Market trackers said it would be difficult for other developers to compete with DLF on the price turf. This is mainly because DLF had bought 17 acres of the National Textile Mill land, where the project is coming up, four years ago, at R702 crore while land prices have escalated substantially since then.

According to a senior DLF official, pricing will depend on market conditions during the launch.

no way! thats not even a 2 lane road!

What mills is this? Can you point it out in Google maps?
I found t his (donno if its been posted afore - but is it the towers that you're alluding to?

Yes, those are the ones. Hope this helps:

http://img28.imageshack.us/img28/3370/dlfh.jpg


This was the first proposal - a retail/entertainment complex:
http://img295.imageshack.us/img295/5058/bdlfaa9.jpg

2nd proposal - multiple office towers (more renders here (http://www.skyscrapercity.com/showpost.php?p=32976060&postcount=2817))
http://img150.imageshack.us/img150/2347/web1245qx7.jpg

3rd proposal (current) - 3 x 90+ fl residential towers
Design yet to be released


no way! thats not even a 2 lane road!

That's where their commercial project - Business Bay is also coming up. Look at the location in this e-brochure:
http://omkarcorp.com/download/The-Summit-Business-Bay-Brochure.pdf

This is what an omkar rep told me 2 days ago:

The residential project is yet to be launched.

Details / specs of the same would be available only at launch. However, the location remains the same (as the commercial project).

^^ Awesome. Thanks dude - was always wondering how this would stand next to the other Big Guns - looks like the proximity to Lodha World will give this district a tapering Supertall to Skyscraper to Highrises gradient (or at least an illusion of it) - something that looks pretty cool!! :)

Coolguyz, what road is the curved part of the century building facing?

In pano 2, right in center in front of Casa Grande, there are 2 U/C commercial buildings. Can anyone identify those? My hunch - Peninsula Corporate Park ??

I think your guess is correct.

^It goes by the name of Peninsula Business Park:
http://peninsula.co.in/projects/commercial/businesspark/businesspark.php

Could this be the render?
http://img190.imageshack.us/img190/7452/hotelv.jpg


Whats the location for this hotel? Can you highlight it one google map?

This is the location:

http://img251.imageshack.us/img251/9656/33mq046.jpg


...and some news about the India United Mills#6:

Oct 29: NTC looks to put Prabhadevi mill land on the block by Dec (http://economictimes.indiatimes.com/markets/real-estate/news-/NTC-looks-to-put-Prabhadevi-mill-land-on-the-block-by-Dec/articleshow/6832299.cms)

MUMBAI: Encouraged by the overwhelming response to its Poddar Mill and Bharat Mill land auctions, National Textiles Corporation (NTC) is now looking to dare the market by putting up another 8-acre mill land at the prime location of Prabhadevi on the block as early as December. Around 4 acres of the total 12-acre land, part of India United Mills No. 6 situated on Cadel Road, is likely to be handed over to the Maharashtra government in lieu of additional floor space index (FSI), and a memorandum of understanding to this effect is likely to be signed in November. Immediately after this, NTC will start the auction process for the land parcel, Ramachandran Pillai, chairman and managing director of NTC, told ET.

“We are currently in talks with the state government for the quantum of FSI that can be fetched for parting with 4 acres there. Ideally, we would like to get funds in return. If we sell that part also through auction, around Rs 800 crore can be fetched,” he said.

The state government is looking at utilising this 4-acre plot for the expansion of Chaityabhoomi (Ambedkar memorial), adjacent to the plot. The expansion plan includes setting up a vipasana centre and an university for social justice. NTC will be allowed to bundle this additional FSI with the remaining 8 acres, a sea-facing plot to be sold through auction. In July, through an auction of a total of 10.5 acres at two of its adjacent mills in Worli, NTC garnered nearly Rs 2,000 crore. The auction was termed a grand success for NTC as it managed to get more than double the plots’ reserve price, despite most market experts expecting excess supply to affect prices in central Mumbai.

“It’s a prime plot, ideal for residential and hospitality development. Depending on the FSI made available, the land parcel can fetch around Rs 2,500 crore,” said Pawan Swamy, managing director (west India), Jones Lang LaSalle India .

According to some of the large developers, the property has good potential for premium residential and hospitality projects, and one can expect aggressive competition for bagging this land parcel. At least three large developers, on condition of anonymity, said they would bid for it. The mill closed its operations over four years ago, and houses David Sassoon Bunglow that was considered, in 2005, for granting heritage tag by the state government as part of a list of 85 structures on NTC mills’ land. The final notification in 2008 only 7 such structures were granted heritage tag and did not include the bunglow. However, a final verdict on a petition filed by an NGO in 2005 regarding heritage status for this bunglow spread over around 700 sq metre is pending.

That's where their commercial project - Business Bay is also coming up. Look at the location in this e-brochure:
http://omkarcorp.com/download/The-Summit-Business-Bay-Brochure.pdf

ah. they are hoping that a new road gets made. that would also open up that whole slum cluster next to it. quite a large part of it is already demolished

Bombay Realty's website (http://www.bombayrealty.in/) is under construction again with this message:

http://img52.imageshack.us/img52/2849/45acresad.jpg


This means they are going with HC's mixed used design proposal for Spring Mills in Wadala:

http://img20.imageshack.us/img20/580/br1u0.jpg

http://img33.imageshack.us/img33/4154/br2bz.jpg

http://img703.imageshack.us/img703/2286/br30.jpg

Some tidbits on the Indiabulls' Bleu tower. It'll be designed by Hafeez according to an IB sales rep I spoke with. Also, CNBC has reported that IB has paid NTC half of the land's price (http://www.moneycontrol.com/news/news/indiabulls-pays-first-tranche-for-bharat-poddar-mills_498035.html) and will pay the 2nd/final tranche sometime in December.

Bharat Mills - Copyright Business World
http://img708.imageshack.us/img708/6840/bharat.jpg

June 27 -Copyright AshaPole
http://img718.imageshack.us/img718/8189/copyofashapolejune27.jpg

Holy hell,thats an awesome spot to see palais royale!

Bloody hell man! Where did all these projects come from all of a sudden?

that rooftop parking lot is pretty cool

^^

How? The cars are jammed just like they are on the roads of the city.

well, its just cool that they have one on such a small building. it looks like someone just picked up the cars and planted them on top

look at that pic (great pic IU)

so many places and plots to build super talls on.

Exactly what I was thinking...exciting potential for this area. :cheers:

well, its just cool that they have one on such a small building. it looks like someone just picked up the cars and planted them on top

Indeed it is small, but if the cars weren't parked haphazardly, it would definitely look a much smaller structure/building. BTW is the one next to it a parking structure as well (the one on the right)?


look at that pic (great pic IU)

so many places and plots to build super talls on.

Next few years, I am thinking a lot of builders will capitalize on those smaller rooftop structures, raze them and come up with taller buildings.

[QUOTE=Jai;15329638]Raddison Hotel, Kanjur Marg:
http://img487.imageshack.us/img487/2195/thum94mw4.jpg
http://img207.imageshack.us/img207/377/img0262s.jpg (http://img207.imageshack.us/i/img0262s.jpg/)

God, these Hafeez Contractor designs are hideous. That Raddison Hotel looks like some convoluted 80's comic book spaceship. We need new architects for Bombay.

I haven't been to these forums in a while, the sheer number of projects and construction in Mumbai is astounding.

Not too long ago the tallest building in Mumbai was 150 meters, people were excited about 30 frl boxes.

Have a look at this old mumbai cityscapes thread... be sure to check out Suncity's post at the bottom of the 1st page...lol

http://www.skyscrapercity.com/showthread.php?t=125101

:cheers::cheers:

Wow...so much has changed in six years! :shocked:

God, these Hafeez Contractor designs are hideous. That Raddison Hotel looks like some convoluted 80's comic book spaceship. We need new architects for Bombay.

+1 why do our builders not get designs from HOK,SOM etc. ??

+1 why do our builders not get designs from HOK,SOM etc. ??

Hafeez is now only a brand name used by builders...

Don't know if it has been posted before.

Parinee I - New Link Road, Andheri West, Behind YRF Studios.
By James Law Cybertecture International.
Over 100 m Height - Commercial/Office.

http://img42.imageshack.us/img42/7420/1128201024215pm.jpg

http://img257.imageshack.us/img257/9740/1128201024321pm.jpg

http://img153.imageshack.us/img153/2060/1128201024910pm.jpg

http://img684.imageshack.us/img684/8361/1128201025023pm.jpg

http://img413.imageshack.us/img413/3123/1128201025108pm.jpg

http://parineei.com/

Don't know if it has been posted before.

Parinee I - New Link Road, Andheri West, Behind YRF Studios.
By James Law Cybertecture International.
Over 100 m Height - Commercial/Office.

http://img42.imageshack.us/img42/7420/1128201024215pm.jpg

http://img257.imageshack.us/img257/9740/1128201024321pm.jpg

http://img153.imageshack.us/img153/2060/1128201024910pm.jpg

http://img684.imageshack.us/img684/8361/1128201025023pm.jpg

http://img413.imageshack.us/img413/3123/1128201025108pm.jpg

http://parineei.com/

This cybertecture-based architecture is gonna look stunning....any idea whether construction has begun?How tall is this one goinna b?

Actually this is a redevelopment project. This building below would be demolished and the 325m tower would be allowed in its place.

http://cms.mumbaimirror.com/portalfiles/1/2/200909/Image/130909/02-01.jpg

has construction of this 100-storey tower begun?can sum1 find out..

Don't know if it has been posted before.

Parinee I - New Link Road, Andheri West, Behind YRF Studios.
By James Law Cybertecture International.
Over 100 m Height - Commercial/Office.

http://img42.imageshack.us/img42/7420/1128201024215pm.jpg



With this thing coming up that area is going to be a nightmare.

^^
great finds, i checked out that guy's website and this is what I found:

Wadala Tower (Concept/Final??), Wadala, Mumbai - 1011m
http://img841.imageshack.us/img841/7884/wadala.jpg (http://img841.imageshack.us/i/wadala.jpg/)

Skyline Tower, Dadar, Mumbai - 212m
http://img802.imageshack.us/img802/6615/dadar.jpg (http://img802.imageshack.us/i/dadar.jpg/)

Twisting Horizon Tower, Worli, Mumbai - 250m
http://img337.imageshack.us/img337/2886/twisting.jpg (http://img337.imageshack.us/i/twisting.jpg/)

(New Twisting Horizon Tower/Separate project??) Worli, Mumbai - 267m
http://img337.imageshack.us/img337/8293/worlijl.jpg (http://img337.imageshack.us/i/worlijl.jpg/)

Morya Housing Tower, Mumbai -130m
http://img696.imageshack.us/img696/3951/morya.jpg (http://img696.imageshack.us/i/morya.jpg/)

Devkrupa
http://img525.imageshack.us/img525/1227/devkrupa.jpg (http://img525.imageshack.us/i/devkrupa.jpg/)

TRX Tower, Bandra, Mumbai - 100m
http://img17.imageshack.us/img17/7045/trxn.jpg (http://img17.imageshack.us/i/trxn.jpg/)

The Fountain Head, Vasukamal, Mumbai -56.7m
http://img263.imageshack.us/img263/3950/fountain.jpg (http://img263.imageshack.us/i/fountain.jpg/)

Indra Tower, Dadar, Mumbai - 300m
http://img257.imageshack.us/img257/515/indraz.jpg (http://img257.imageshack.us/i/indraz.jpg/)

Other egg and doughnut shaped buildings:
http://img249.imageshack.us/img249/9353/andherirusegg.jpg (http://img249.imageshack.us/i/andherirusegg.jpg/)

-btw all these projects are residential apart from the Wadala Tower one

http://www.jameslawcybertecture.com/

Woah!!!!!!!!!!!
That's a great find nitro:cheers:

1 km tower in Mumbai.. WOW!!!

yeah, half of those (probably more) are not happening, especially the 1011m tower, because the design is clearly very difficult to build, and we have not heard of anything about it till now. Hopefully it does happen though :D

wow these are some fantastic designs but very thin like dubai...

Actually this is a redevelopment project. This building below would be demolished and the 325m tower would be allowed in its place.


has construction of this 100-storey tower begun?can sum1 find out..

I don't think so. It would have been in newspapers.

^^
great finds, i checked out that guy's website and this is what I found:

Wadala Tower (Concept/Final??), Wadala, Mumbai - 1011m
http://img841.imageshack.us/img841/7884/wadala.jpg (http://img841.imageshack.us/i/wadala.jpg/)


Ugly as hell.

he he he.... so cool.... aint gonna happen.... i hope i am wrong...

wow.........Wadala Tower looks so futuristic...... hope I will see it in real...

^^
great finds, i checked out that guy's website and this is what I found:

Wadala Tower (Concept/Final??), Wadala, Mumbai - 1011m
http://img841.imageshack.us/img841/7884/wadala.jpg (http://img841.imageshack.us/i/wadala.jpg/)


One of the biggest architectural blunders ever gonna happen in the whole planet if it ever gets built.... Luckily our whole bloody system will stop this one as well from getting built though..... so we are safe... :bash:

if only they build a water slide along the curves.

I will pay through the nose to ride that

In reality this is just a dream.

I will be happy with a nice looking supertall.(300-350m)

another hoax project.

Of course its a hoax, the designer/architect/planner/developer or whatever is making publicity for themselves.

Its one of those buildings for the future...........perhaps 22nd Century??

hahaha...yeah I also seriously doubt it will get built...but u can never say never ;)

wadala tower, wow, if it happens theres nothing like it. though chances are slim.

It simply looks too good to be true.

300m and above in Dadar, Wadala and north of that will have problems with the airport. 1000m will never happen, that towers ghastly anyway.


btw, I have some updates of a few projects, can't be bothered uploading on this connection so will wait till next week. Though will try and upload my India Tower site pics.

It simply looks too good to be true.

You mean its too BAD to be true!!

guyz wat project is underway next to CG house in Prabhadevi, its a huge excavation site

I don't think so. It would have been in newspapers.



Ugly as hell.

UGLY ?????

It is da most futuristic and beautiful structure around. And who says its not feasible? plz pay attention to the centre rim which is as straignt as u can get. the whole creeper thing is around it......

the only problem with its feasibility is not its structure but its redundant area.... it wud be a lot of money spent for comparatively less space to live in !

Otherwise a thumbs up !

btw, I have some updates of a few projects, can't be bothered uploading on this connection so will wait till next week. Though will try and upload my India Tower site pics.

cool, look forward to it man...

btw just out of curiosity do you which of these are serious proposals/under-construction, as opposed to just being concept designs which will never see the light of day??:|

It's not a hoax. It's probably one of the many tenders submitted for the project.


I'm glad that the developers are seriously thinking 'iconic'. I was worried that the word was simply a 'Shanghaiesque' buzzword ill informed politico types were throwing around for the media

Last time I visited Mumbai I saw 3 buildings U/C just behing Inorbit Malad. Looked >40 floors. Any Idea which project is this

Guys, Cool and 101..wantd to get sum info on wht i saw yesterday as i was travellin frm charni road to andheri, as i approached grant road station i saw this building u/c i suppose it on the east side of grant road, huge building u/c..does any of u know wht it is??

I hv to buy a new camera cudnt click the pic, but will do tht soon so tht i can also contribute to the forum..:-P

Trump tower site
http://img832.imageshack.us/img832/5148/img0271u0.jpg (http://img832.imageshack.us/i/img0271u0.jpg/)

Amongst all skyscrapers, the humble Opera House undergoing restoration
http://img838.imageshack.us/img838/3831/img0272o.jpg (http://img838.imageshack.us/i/img0272o.jpg/)

http://img13.imageshack.us/img13/4105/getimagefb.jpg

sat in the new volvo bus today....much much better than the king longs ac buses....more comfrotable and hs adjustable footboards for boarding the bus so it can be lowered in case of senior citizens...........but hate the orange colour of the bus.....shivsena it seems wants to take political mileage b4 bmc elections...wud hv loved the same bus with blue colour like that of king longs.......

^^ pretty sad, why didnt u took pic? people will love to see how it looks inside?

Don't know if it has been posted before.

Parinee I - New Link Road, Andheri West, Behind YRF Studios.
By James Law Cybertecture International.
Over 100 m Height - Commercial/Office.

http://img42.imageshack.us/img42/7420/1128201024215pm.jpg

http://img257.imageshack.us/img257/9740/1128201024321pm.jpg

http://img153.imageshack.us/img153/2060/1128201024910pm.jpg

http://img684.imageshack.us/img684/8361/1128201025023pm.jpg

http://img413.imageshack.us/img413/3123/1128201025108pm.jpg

http://parineei.com/

rofl.. Did anyone notice all those Dabangg posters on these renders?? funny people :lol::lol:

Certainly did lol, whats that all about? hehe however I do like the design of the building.

I thought there was no demand for office space and right out in the suburbs as well?

Guess there is a demand then.

Some tidbits on the Indiabulls' Bleu tower. It'll be designed by Hafeez according to an IB sales rep I spoke with. Also, CNBC has reported that IB has paid NTC half of the land's price (http://www.moneycontrol.com/news/news/indiabulls-pays-first-tranche-for-bharat-poddar-mills_498035.html) and will pay the 2nd/final tranche sometime in December.



I think Indiabulls Bleu will have two or more 75 floor towers. Some of the real estate websites are saying stuff like "The first tower is open for booking" and "on 11 acres of land which will be having residential towers going upto 75 floors."

The spiral wadala tower is the ugliest tower I have ever lay my eyes on... i hope they don't destroy new wadala by constructing it...

http://img251.imageshack.us/img251/8920/img09180.jpg

source : Indian express

The maharashtra's pollution guys didn't get their free flats.. as*holes..

http://img251.imageshack.us/img251/8920/img09180.jpg

source : Indian express

It takes a while for all projects to get filtered through the thousands of interfering cooks that want some cut or say!! This country needs a KrystalNacht!!

^^ This country needs a revolution, burn all the politicians and replace them with fresh young talent. We're being run by idiots yaar this can't go on...

??

if the projects dont have the requisite clearances surely the blame lies majorly with the developers and not just the babus?

good move. the sooner our builders learn that they cant take short-cuts and flout laws all the time the better it is for all of us

i got a message from 99 acres- Ajmera-i-land Wadala render (http://www.99acres.com/mailers/templates/ajmera-iland-mailer.htm)

i dont know if it has been posted here

Ajmera-i-land-Mumbai's only interconnected, integrated 100-acre New Age Living Destination

bhakti park wadala

49 storeys so i think will be around 170-190m

Ahhhh Maximum City!!!

rofl.. Did anyone notice all those Dabangg posters on these renders?? funny people :lol::lol:

It is mainly aimed at corporate offices of entertainment industry (production houses, fashion magazines, studios etc) and animation Industry, if I am not wrong. May be they might incorporate some poster there.

I dont know whether this has been posted or not .Scrolled thru earlier pages but couldnt find it. The construction on Avighna park( new islam mill compound ) cluster redevlopment project has started .
Here is the link to their construction update page

http://www.oneavighnapark.com/enterSite_big.html

Here is the render
[IMG]http://img253.imageshack.us/img253/6500/img091801.jpg

I dont know whether this has been posted or not .Scrolled thru earlier pages but couldnt find it. The construction on Avighna park( new islam mill compound ) cluster redevlopment project has started .
Here is the link to their construction update page

http://www.oneavighnapark.com/enterSite_big.html

Here is the render
[IMG]http://img253.imageshack.us/img253/6500/img091801.jpg

Awesome find sumant....this includes a 65-storeyed luxury resedential project and a 23-storeyed residential cum commercial project at Islam mills Lower Parel.Moreover one avighna is constructing 6x22-storey rehab buildings and 35-storey commercial structure and 2x50storey residential buildings.it also offers 9-storey podium for parking.....:banana:

So another mills development.

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More on Parinee I – Andheri West !!

Features : Over 100 m height
380 car park !!
Sky garden offices.
LED screens on four different facades for advt and new movie trailers.
Sky garden cafeteria on rooftop. Restro Pub.
Auditoriums for parties and movie premiers.
Clubhouse, gymnasium, indoor games.
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Source : DNA After HRS 3-12-2010.

It should be renamed Dabang Tower

It will be pretty cool if it comes up.

It is getting built as the first paragraph confirms that as well as that photograph with Arbaz Khan & the man himself "James Law" is standing there.

Personally I think its gonna look great in the area.

Ibis 44 flr Kandivali
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HDIL's mega project at Palghar (My hometown). This is a huge low cost housing scheme spread over 160 acres comprising of 20,000 flats. The development area is around 11 million square feet.


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More on Parinee I – Andheri West !!

Features : Over 100 m height
380 car park !!
Sky garden offices.
LED screens on four different facades for advt and new movie trailers.
Sky garden cafeteria on rooftop. Restro Pub.
Auditoriums for parties and movie premiers.
Clubhouse, gymnasium, indoor games.
http://img571.imageshack.us/img571/6451/124201014910pm.jpg

Source : DNA After HRS 3-12-2010.


They have shown the Dabangg posters on the facade to emphasize the fact that there are LED screens on facade. Read the box in lower left corner of the article.

HDIL's mega project at Palghar (My hometown). This is a huge low cost housing scheme spread over 160 acres comprising of 20,000 flats. The development area is around 30 million square feet.


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Looks great!

Great news guys....one more skyscraper U/C

Anil Ambani's answer to Mukesh ambani..New house under consruction.

http://www.mumbaimirror.com/article/15/2010120520101205025232282813be021/Anil’s-reply-to-bhai’s-Antillia.html

Thats a wonderful low cost project for mumbai.A low cost project on this thread after a long time:)

Mumbai needs more projects like those,they need to cater to the middle income and lower income group too who have no option but to stay farther and farther way from mumbai because of increasing prices.

Is this the Wadala tower? found this on the james law website

http://http://img34.imageshack.us/img34/7094/wadala.png

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Look at a page or two back.

Look at a page or two back.

Ok, thanks.

Some facts about Mumbai (http://www.slideboom.com/presentations/254073/Pankaj-Dharkar--Tall-Building) from the presentation forumer Soroban (http://www.skyscrapercity.com/member.php?u=213556) found:

- CTBUH defines a supertall as any building over 300m in height
- More than 2000 mid and high rise buildings are constructed in Mumbai
- Hundreds of high rises and 85 supertalls are under construction
- "Mumbai would soon pride itself on being a 'Mini-Manhattan' because of its emerging high rises"



My thoughts:

Jesus Christ... 85 supertalls??!? And this from an industry heavy-hitter? We know of less than 1/3 of the ones proposed. With this sort of mass Mumbai will leave nearly every city in the dust.....

wth are they going to do about infrastructure with these many highrises? I do hope he is wrong in that figure. Surely that sort of clustering will way outstrip any planned infra upgrade.....

It must be a mistake! There's no way we have 85 300m+ buildings being constructed!

That's far more than in the whole of China I think.

That's far more than in the whole of China I think.

:lol:

maratha see this china supertalls (http://www.skyscrapercity.com/showpost.php?p=66024243&postcount=1167)

Yeah..I counted 28 u/c supertalls.

Yeah..I counted 28 u/c supertalls.

hmm.. i counted 49 u/c :weird:

It's 28. In any case both figures are less than 85 which is the point that I'm trying to make.

My thoughts:

Jesus Christ... 85 supertalls??!? And this from an industry heavy-hitter? We know of less than 1/3 of the ones proposed. With this sort of mass Mumbai will leave nearly every city in the dust.....

wth are they going to do about infrastructure with these many highrises? I do hope he is wrong in that figure. Surely that sort of clustering will way outstrip any planned infra upgrade.....

not possible 85 there not enough developers... i mean from where will be the money come?? a supertall takes around Rs 5000 cr -6000 cr may be more and 85 will mean Rs 5lac crore or around $130 billion :nuts: and if we consider financing by banks to about even as low as 30% then it comes out $40 billion :nuts:

that is impossible...

even if we consider proposed+u/c+approved it could be around 20-25 max.. this is very very strange

Great news guys....one more skyscraper U/C

Anil Ambani's answer to Mukesh ambani..New house under consruction.

http://www.mumbaimirror.com/article/15/2010120520101205025232282813be021/Anil’s-reply-to-bhai’s-Antillia.html


The site:

CC:Mumbai Mirror
http://cms.mumbaimirror.com/portalfiles/1/15/201012/Image/051210/cov012.jpg

Members of the Pali Hill Residents Association (PHRA), who are opposing the project, however, revealed that the Ambanis have got permission to build a 66-metre tall structure and applications have been moved to raise the height to 150 metres.

cuffe parade to bandra. what a come-down for chhota bhai

Bandra is the new Cuffe Parade :crazy:

cuffe parade to bandra. what a come-down for chhota bhai

Cuffe parade is so 20th century :)

look at that pic (great pic IU)

so many places and plots to build super talls on.

:bash::bash:

Is'nt that the 1'st, most cheerfull :cheers: thing 1 sees in air shots.
I've been saying that 4 dog yrs. Check earlier posts. All these ignorant ranters bsing about infra, díd they miss out ... mid to supertalls r most effecient. Future is bri8!

Need 4 some serious densif ... intensification here, it's a shame to see so much real estate and development value loss, sheer waste re: low-rise/shack & slum like areas in the pic. Ssick .. sad

look at that pic (great pic IU)

so many places and plots to build super talls on.


Is'nt that the 1'st thing ... , most cheerfull thing 1 sees in air shots. :cheers:
I've been saying that 4 dog yrs. All these ignorant ranters bsing about infra, díd they miss out ... mid to supertalls r most effecient. Future is bri8!

Need 4 some serious densifica ... intensification here. What a shame to see so much bad-use real estate and development opportunity value loss, sheer waste re: low-rise/shack & slum like buildings as clearly visible in the pic.

Obvious that vested interests keep the market 'shorted'. Ssick .. sad


... here's the pic re: subject

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TOI: http://epaper.timesofindia.com/Daily/skins/TOINEW/navigator.asp?Daily=TOIM&showST=true&login=default&pub=TOI&AW=1291605331437

Cuffe parade is so 20th century :)

:lol:

still commands a much, much higher price

Some facts about Mumbai (http://www.slideboom.com/presentations/254073/Pankaj-Dharkar--Tall-Building) from the presentation forumer Soroban (http://www.skyscrapercity.com/member.php?u=213556) found:

- CTBUH defines a supertall as any building over 300m in height
- More than 2000 mid and high rise buildings are constructed in Mumbai
- Hundreds of high rises and 85 supertalls are under construction
- "Mumbai would soon pride itself on being a 'Mini-Manhattan' because of its emerging high rises"



My thoughts:

Jesus Christ... 85 supertalls??!? And this from an industry heavy-hitter? We know of less than 1/3 of the ones proposed. With this sort of mass Mumbai will leave nearly every city in the dust.....

wth are they going to do about infrastructure with these many highrises? I do hope he is wrong in that figure. Surely that sort of clustering will way outstrip any planned infra upgrade.....

No way in hell could Mumbai have 85 supertalls u/c. It makes sense for 45fl+ buildings though.

BTW Manhattan does not have 85 supertalls so if Mumbai has 85 supertalls then it will be like the Grandpa of Manhattan not " Mini Manhattan" :P

BTW Manhattan does not have 85 supertalls so if Mumbai has 85 supertalls then it will be like the Grandpa of Manhattan not " Mini Manhattan" :P

yup, :)

yup, :)

+1 :banana:

btw, I see no reason Mum cannot do 85 super's ... sounds 'normal'.

Intensification biz. & economy means Mum. should turn out like a Sao Paolo on steroids super-tall Sao Paolo, or ... hehe .. should that be Sao Paolo on Pao, think Vada Pao ;).

Mum. had been 'Socialistically' suprressed so only natural for all the pent-up nrg to come out. Ka-boom! Busting at the the seams Mumbai, all in 1 go. Unlike Sao Paolo or others, sort of like Moscow, not China (pre-meditated).

The Anil Ambani group is constructing a multi-storey residential complex at Pali Hill in Bandra to house its senior executives, in a project that many quickly be compared with Mukesh Ambani's landmark home Antilla.

But, unlike elder brother Mukesh's home, the new building will not house Anil.

Multiple residential units are being developed for housing senior executives of Reliance Anil Dhirubhai Ambani group at a plot in Pali Hill of Bandra area in Mumbai, the group said in a statement, adding that "Anil Ambani will not be taking up any space in the proposed residential development."

The statement followed media reports that said Anil Ambani was building a multi-storey house for himself on the Pali Hill plot and that the project was being opposed by some resident associations of the area due to its height.

Source
http://www.rediff.com/business/slide-show/slide-show-1-anil-ambani-is-building-a-mansion-but-not-for-himself/20101207.htm

ah, makes sense. anil doesnt seem like the kind of guy who would move to bandra when big bro moves to altamount

besides he has all of sea-wind to himself now