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India101

July 1st, 2011, 11:34 AM

Interesting plan

Poor d’mello set to become posh d’mello (http://www.mumbaimirror.com/article/15/2011063020110630035845984fd17802a/Poor-d’mello-set-to-become-posh-d’mello.html)

The largest south Mumbai makeover - the road now flanked by rundown godowns and cheap hotels to have iconic buildings housing consulates and art & culture hubs

P D'mello Road, which connects Chhatrapati Shivaji Museum in the south to Kaala Chowkie in Parel in the north, is set for a makeover that could transform it from one of Mumbai's most ignored roads to possibly its plushest.

State government's think tank on urban regeneration -- Mumbai Transformation Support Unit -- has drawn up a plan to not only widen the road and connect it to the under-construction Eastern Freeway through an elevated road, but also flank it with plush buildings that could house consulates, convention centres and art and culture arcades.

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P D’mello Road, under the new plan (see graphic above), will be widened and connected to the Eastern Freeway by a flyover

At present, P D'mello Road mostly has run-down godowns on one side and cheap hotels and restaurants on the other. The good news is that the Mumbai Port Trust, that owns most of the land on both sides of road and has for many years resisted all attempts to use it to unclog south Mumbai, is on board this time.

Shipping secretary K Mohandas met Chief secretary Ratnakar Gaikwad recently and gave his go ahead to the new plan with a caveat that the Port Trust’s ownership of the land must remain unchanged.

While the widened road in the new design with its three-metre median, wide walkways and greenery all around looks stunning, the centre piece of the new plan is a multi-storeyed building which will have an arm of the elevated road running through it. Quite aptly, it’s been christened Gateway Tower.

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An artist’s impression of the proposed Gateway Tower, that will house consulates on P D’mello Road

A committee headed by Mumbai Metropolitan Region Development Authority commissioner Rahul Asthana, who was until recently Port Trust’s chairman, is the brain behind the P D’mello Road makeover plan.

The new plan was discussed at a meeting of the state’s Empowered Committee about two weeks back in Mantralaya.

As part of the revamp plan, the godowns will be razed, and the road will be widened from 90 ft to 120 ft.

Plans are also afoot to construct an elevated road from St George’s hospital up to Wadi Bunder (near Railway Police Commissioner’s office).

Close to the point that the elevated road ends will begin the eastern freeway which extends up to Chembur.

Mid-way, near Masjid Bunder overbridge, the elevated road will have a diversion towards Crawford Market.

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A map charting the path along which the elevated road is proposed to come u

Most neglected road

The P D’Mello Road was one of the neglected patches in the city until few years ago. With several shanties along the road, motorists dreaded driving down this road.

The state rehabilitated the slumdwellers under the slum rehabilitation project. However, godowns of the Mumbai Port Trust on this road have become a hub for anti-social elements.

“At their recent meeting held a few months ago, the state Chief Secretary and Union Shipping Secretary decided to explore the possibility of exploiting Port Trust land,” said a senior Mumbai Port Trust official (MbPT). “For the first time, the Shipping Ministry has given an in-principle nod for the same.”

Consulate hub

The estimated cost of the entire project is still to be worked out. Some commercial and residential development is also being planned to generate revenue for Mumbai Port Trust and for the financing of the project.

MbPT’s additional chief engineer Mohan Patwardhan said that after getting the go-ahead, they were working out the modalities.

The Dockyard railway station on the harbour corridor of the Central Railway, which is close to P D’Mello Road, is also a part of the makeover. The Mumbai Transformation Support Unit (MTSU), the state government’s think-tank for Mumbai Makeover, has been assigned the task of drawing up the plan.

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The road dotted with slums which have now been razed

“Consulates in Mumbai are scattered. A few consul-generals even operate from their residences. The proposed Gateway Tower can be Mumbai’s answer to Delhi’s Chanakyapuri that houses consulates,” said an MTSU official. “The elevated road will also pass through the Gateway Tower. One arm of the elevated road will proceed towards Crawford Market.”

The state Urban Development Department is, however, opposed to usage of this land for housing purposes. “Allowing housing projects can lead to a mess. We are against giving the port land for housing purposes. They can utilise it for commercial purpose and get more revenue,” said a senior official of the state Urban Development Department.

Vicky007

July 1st, 2011, 04:51 PM

Road running through a building complex proposed to house multiple consulates. What are these guys smoking?
A very very bad idea from Security POV.

bhargavsura

July 1st, 2011, 10:51 PM

^^

Lol. Yeah.

shanware

July 1st, 2011, 11:53 PM

If Ratnakar Gaikwad is involved .......:cripes:

Savz

July 2nd, 2011, 10:31 AM

TOI:

A sea-facing, five-star hotel at Prabhadevi mill?
Sandeep Ashar TNN

Mumbai: The decks are almost clear for a sea-facing five-star hotel-cum-convention centre to come up on the Indu Mills land in Prabhadevi. A source said plans for the redevelopment of the land were almost finalized at a meeting between chief minister Prithviraj Chavan and senior National Textile Corporation (NTC) functionaries in Delhi on Thursday.
As per the preliminaries of the deal, the NTC will part with
4 acres of the 12-acre land for use by the state government to modernize the Chaityabhoomi Ambedkar memorial. The government, in turn, will allow the NTC to avail of a floorspace-index (FSI) of 10 on the remaining 8 acres. FSI is the ratio of buildable area to total plot area. For the Indu Mills land, it means that construction up to 10 times the area of the (8-acre) plot will be permitted.
While a base FSI of 1.33 is available for plots in the island city, there is no FSI cap for construction of hotels in coastal regulation zones (CRZs); the mill land faces the sea.
Chavan, who holds the urban development (UD) portfolio, has also agreed to give the NTC a waiver of premium in lieu of the additional FSI grant. The premium was estimated at Rs 30 crore.
State officials said the deal, which had been under discussion for quite some time, is almost through. The only thing that needs to be agreed upon is the NTC’s demand for a similar waiver on premium to be collected by the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC). When the issue was brought up, Chavan said he could not give a commitment as the BMC was controlled by the Shiv Sena and the BJP. But he assured the NTC officials that his office would take up the matter with BMC functionaries.
The development has a political angle. The Congress state leadership has been pushing for the modernization of Chaityabhoomi to woo Dalits. With Dalit leader Ramdas Athavale recently switching sides to join hands with the Shiv Sena and the BJP, the Congress is keen to play the Chaityabhoomi card to project itself as Dalit-friendly. Ally National Congress Party (NCP) is also looking to score over rivals, and the Congress, using the issue to consolidate its backward class vote bank.

REMAINS OF A BYGONE ERA: Indu Mills

kgnsk

July 3rd, 2011, 08:22 AM

If Ratnakar Gaikwad is involved .......:cripes:

Nothing but a one more quick fix solution with limited vision and understanding of mumbai and its needs...seems more like a final year college thesis project.. :(

Savz

July 3rd, 2011, 05:45 PM

Guys i have updated pics clicked today..but need a cam card reader to upload them..will do tht soon..tc

India101

July 4th, 2011, 07:26 AM

Hircons marina Andheriwest 33 floors

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link http://www.mumbaipropertyexchange.com/New-Project-Search/Project_Directory.aspx

Bahrain World Trade Center inspired design? Looks to have wind turbines.

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deekshith

July 4th, 2011, 04:51 PM

Guys i have updated pics clicked today..but need a cam card reader to upload them..will do tht soon..tc

waiting for the updates :)

Coolguyz

July 5th, 2011, 11:24 AM

Sahara star being cladded

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KuwarOnline

July 5th, 2011, 01:19 PM

wow finally

vadditwice

July 5th, 2011, 05:34 PM

Would finally stop looking like a stadium now.

Coolguyz

July 6th, 2011, 09:17 AM

India101

July 6th, 2011, 09:51 AM

Good picture, get rid of those two trucks and the old cab and it will look pretty good.

Would finally stop looking like a stadium now.

If Mumbai ever needs a stadium in the future they can turn the Sahara Star into one :D

kgnsk

July 6th, 2011, 12:51 PM

Commercial building (part of Sheth Beaumonde) has been taken by ANZ bank. The building looks really nice

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Does look nice but also Looks like an improved version of a Ballard Estate building. Some more contemporary touch in detailing would have made it stand out more.

Still better than most glass boxes being currently built.

Cov Boy

July 6th, 2011, 02:31 PM

Nice picture.

The ANZ bank building looks impressive.

Its great that Sahara Star is finally getting cladded.

The largest south Mumbai makeover - the road now flanked by rundown godowns and cheap hotels to have iconic buildings housing consulates and art & culture hubs

I dont think that all Consulates will want to be in the same building.

patentneer

July 6th, 2011, 04:55 PM

:cheers:

This Sheth bldg. is so flawless, ppl. cannot get the understated elegance, historical continuity re: Fort type bldg.'s, and size. Awesome combo.

Indian sensibilities will have to evolve from the shoo-shaan, Bombayyastic, Punjjabdo- Baroque ishtylee if any sense is to prevail. Personally, I don't mind 'Indo-Saracenic' a la Hiranandani.

It would be nice to see a whole Hiranandani Mega city come up somewhere, say in the Delhi-Mumbai Corridor. Say 300-500 sq. km. I know the money's there, the style's there, demand's there ... so problem kem chhe ?

Savz

July 6th, 2011, 09:26 PM

Came across alot of construction activity a lil ahead of Nirmal Lifestyles Mulund

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I dont know what this massive construction is in the foreground and the 55 storey tower in the background is

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Savz

July 6th, 2011, 09:37 PM

The Penninsula Business Park - Tower 1

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williemore

July 6th, 2011, 09:38 PM

isn't that the sarvoday towers in the background? cud be wrong...

Savz

July 6th, 2011, 09:43 PM

Oh yes thats right willi..thanks

Savz

July 6th, 2011, 09:53 PM

Acruti Solaris - Andheri

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bhargavsura

July 7th, 2011, 01:37 AM

Some great updates and pictures. Thanks.

KuwarOnline

July 7th, 2011, 08:00 AM

nice pics

samir316

July 7th, 2011, 10:00 AM

jinka sreekanth

July 7th, 2011, 06:10 PM

Rs10,000 crore push for Chira Bazaar
Published: Thursday, Jul 7, 2011, 8:00 IST
By Sudhir Suryawanshi | Place: Mumbai | Agency: DNA

A high-power committee of the state government has cleared the 30-acre Chira Bazaar cluster redevelopment project, which will rehabilitate more than 8,000 commercial and residential houses.

The Rs10,000-crore project will be executed by Unity Realty and Remaking Of Mumbai Housing Infrastructure and Finance Ltd (Lok Group).

Committee chairman Subodh Kumar has asked the promoters of Chira Bazaar (Kalbadevi) to carry out a few modifications.

“The promoters have been asked to make some changes — such as providing a playground near the school, constructing three additional common toilets, etc. They were also told to set up care-taker rooms and install CCTVs to monitor the cluster redevelopment work. The CCTVs will help the traffic department to control the movement of vehicles near the site. Now, we can send this proposal to the state government for approval, which is just a formality,” said one of the panel members.

Chira Bazaar’s cluster redevelopment project is one of the largest projects in the city.

Sources said developers will use this oldest trading centre’s 30-acre plot for residential and commercial purposes. “After rehabilitating the residents, developers can sell the remaining spaces in open market to recover the project cost. The project will improve the infrastructure in the C-ward. More open spaces and parking spaces will be created. The rainwater harvesting will done on 70% of its open spaces,” the sources said.

The daily requirement of water for this project will be 5.25 million litres per day (MLD). Nearly, 14 tonne of garbage will be generated every day and 50% waste will be treated by vermiculture technology to create manure. The dry waste will be treated for creating energy or recycling. The project will be completed in the next five years.

But real estate experts say the project will take at least 10 years.
“It will take at least 10 years to complete the project. But it will change the face of South Mumbai. This project will upgrade and augment the buildings’ infrastructure and restore heritage structures free of cost,” they said.

link http://www.dnaindia.com/mumbai/report_rs10000-crore-push-for-chira-bazaar_1563093

Savz

July 7th, 2011, 07:27 PM

the one in the foreground is an upcoming 5 star hotel

Any idea what the name of this 5-star hotel and its height? Looks to be humongous isnt it?

Savz

July 7th, 2011, 07:28 PM

Radisson Hotel - Kanjurmarg
July 7th 2011
Note: Hotel rooms construction above the huge pillars have started as seen in the pic

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Savz

July 7th, 2011, 07:32 PM

Nirmal Lifestyle - This one i guess is called Discovery Offices.
7th July 2011

Site Prep

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Guys, any idea about the render, etc?

Savz

July 7th, 2011, 07:36 PM

Runwal Greens U/C - Nahur
July 7th, 2011

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sixsigma1978

July 7th, 2011, 08:19 PM

^^ 36 FL x 6?

Their original render only showed 5 towers!!
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bhargavsura

July 8th, 2011, 03:34 AM

Nice pictures man.

KuwarOnline

July 8th, 2011, 07:12 AM

excellent update savz :cheers:

jinka sreekanth

July 8th, 2011, 09:14 AM

Thanks savz for updates on projects in mulund unlike south mumbai where regular updates come.

Savz

July 8th, 2011, 03:20 PM

This in a new commercial building u/c in MIDC - Andheri East

08th July, 2011, 6p.m.

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They have started cladding this building as well

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Savz

July 8th, 2011, 05:22 PM

Omkar to develop 20 million square feet space within two years

Posted on July 06th, 2011 in Commercial Property India, Mumbai, Mumbai Residential Property

Real estate firm Omkar Realtors and Developers is looking to develop 20 million square feet of saleable area in the Mumbai Metropolitan Region (MMR) within the next 1.5-2 years. The group will launch about 8-9 new projects in the next 6-9 months time which will account for at least 12-13 million square feet area and the remaining space will be launched later. Of the new projects to be launched, majority will come up at South Mumbai. The projects will be a mix of residential, commercial and mixed-used developments. While the overall investment for all projects is yet to be finalised, the company plans to invest over Rs 1,000 crore in these projects this financial year.

Speaking to Realty Plus, Deepak Mishra, head – sales & marketing, says, “In the next 6-9 months, we will launch at least 8-9 large projects. Majority of these will be in South Mumbai. At this point of time, we are geared up to develop about 20 million sq ft of saleable area in Mumbai MMR in the next 1.5–2 years. The 8-9 projects will account for at least 12-13 million sq ft of space. The remaining will be launched after that.”

He adds, “Going by the current scenario we will be investing Rs 1000 crores upwards this fiscal itself. Since all these projects are anywhere between 3-4 years gestation period, so, it will be difficult to give exact year on year investment. Funding will come from three routes – internal sales proceeds, bank-tie-ups and through PE funds for which we are in advanced stages of tie-up with some PE players. It is difficult to disclose names at this stage as nothing is finalised. If all goes well, then a minority stake will be offloaded in the next 2-3 months. We plan to raise Rs 500 crore through PE funds.”

The new projects to be launched include one at Worli, which is a 500 unit high-end ultra luxury project designed by Foster Plus Partners. Other project is an 1,100 unit development at Malad designed by Callison and the third project is near Sewri comprising 700 odd apartments and designed by global architectural firm HOK. Further, details of other project are yet to be finalised and are at various stages of the design board.

“If you look at the above mentioned localities of our new projects then one can see that not only do we have key locations that are under development by us but we have also partnered with some of the best names globally today in order to get the best designs, comfort and amenities for our customers,” claims Mishra.

Omkar Realtors has been into existence since the past eight years with major focus on real estate in Mumbai. In the last six months, the group has launched about five projects out of which three were residential and two commercial. Most were standalone buildings. “This was pre-decided by the company because we wanted to create brand equity across segments so that when we come up with our high-end mega projects there is acceptability in the market.”

Elaborating on the company’s plans for affordable housing, Mishra adds, “There is a huge demand in the affordable segment and we see huge value in Mumbai and the outskirts of the city. For us, affordable homes should come within Rs 13-18 lakh and this can be available only in the outer periphery of the city like Panvel, Karjat, Virar, etc. We are aggressively looking for a suitable parcel of land and address the growing demand.”

The company’s annual turnover for FY 09-10 was Rs 262 crore, while it expects it to be Rs 300 crore in FY 10-11. “We have to understand that in FY 09-10 & FY 10-11, we were investing into getting projects and preparing to launch new ones but now we are all geared up and from FY 11-12 to FY 15, we expect to grow at a CAGR of 50 per cent at least,” states Mishra.

Savz

July 9th, 2011, 05:56 AM

GOING FROM GREY TO GLITZ
CM’s Nod Kickstarts Ambitious Rs 2,000-Cr Project To Revamp Bhendi Bazaar
Rajshri Mehta | TNN

Filmmaker Mira Nair shot scenes in Bhendi Bazaar as she explored the city’s darker side in ‘Salaam Bombay’. Anurag Kashyap filmed there for ‘Black Friday’, which was about the 1993 serial blasts. Raj Kumar Gupta shot the gritty ‘Aamir’ there, and Kiran Rao, in her directorial debut ‘Dhobi Ghat’, captured the loss of innocence in the bylanes of one of the city’s densely populated areas.
But now, congested, creaking Bhendi Bazaar is on its way to shedding its grey, dreary exterior and taking on a spanking new Rs 2,000-crore look. On Friday, chief minister Prithviraj Chavan approved the city’s largest cluster redevelopment project.
The project, which TOI first wrote about on June 16, 2009 and has been constantly following, was approved by the BMC in early April. Chawls will give way to high-rises and dusty lanes will be widened to at least 50 feet. Spread across 16.5 acres, the redevelopment will re-house 25,000 people and relocate 1,200 commercial establishments. The scheme is being undertaken by the Saifee Burhani Upliftment Trust (SBUT) on a no-profit basis. Initiated by Syedna Mohammed Burhanuddin, the spiritual head of the Dawoodi Bohras, it is expected to take five years to complete. Burhanuddin’s son, Shahzada Dr Qaidjoher Bhaisaheb Ezzuddin, is monitoring progress.
T C Benjamin, urban development secretary, said the redevelopment could change the face of not just Bhendi Bazaar, but south Mumbai. “A densely populated area with few amenities will be transformed into a modern urban area,’’ Benjamin said.
The project has had its share of glitches. There was existing litigation between tenants and landlords. In 2010, the high-power committee rejected the in-principle approval for want of 70% consent from residents. A change of chief ministers further delayed final approval.
“We now have consent of over 70% of the residents,” said Murtuza Ali Rajkotwala, who is the liaison with tenants for the developers. “Mhada is certifying tenancies.” The SBUT has purchased a two-acre plot in Mazgaon and has already shifted some 1,000 families into three transit buildings.
Abdeali Bhanpurawala, SBUT secretary, said, “More than 70% of the residents now live in flats of less than 300 square feet in century-old buildings that are dilapidated. The common toilets are in bad shape. One cannot live all their lives in such pathetic conditions. The cluster scheme offers the best way to redevelop the locality and improve living standards.”
The trust will re-house free of cost the existing residents in flats that are at least 350 sq ft in size. Around 70% of the residents hail from the Dawoodi Bohra community.
Shaikh Rassiwala, chief project architect, said the six mosques in the area will be retained. “We will provide world-class amenities, such as solar systems, rainwater harvesting and energy-generating plants that use waste,’’ Rassiwala said.
The trust will recover costs by building four towers with malls, parking and flats that will be sold at market rates.
HIGH DENSITY
Bhendi Bazaar, Bhuleshwar and Null Bazaar are a few densely populated areas in the city with 2 lakh people per sq km
Mumbai as a whole is densely populated, but the average is much less, 28,000 people per sq km
Sweden, one of the few leastpopulated countries, has 10,000 to 11,000 people per sq km REVIVAL IN CENTRAL MUMBAI
Area | 16.5 acres
Locality | From J J hospital junction (Byculla) at the northern end to Bhendi Bazaar junction at the southern end; falls in municipal ward C
Currently occupied by | 3,200 homes & 1,200 businesses
Population profile | Mostly Dawoodi Bohras, with some Sunni and Shia Muslims Residents to be re-housed free | 25,000
Project cost | Over 2,000 cr
Transit accommodation | 1,500 households to live in 3 buildings on 2-acre plot in Mazgaon
Project type | Non-profit; cluster redevelopment
Expected duration | 5 years
Financial model | 4 skyscrapers at northern end will have malls, parking and residential flats, which will be sold to pay for entire project Buildings proposed to be razed | 280, including 11 that are BMC owned; 80% buildings already acquired Developers |
Saifee Burhani Upliftment Trust PROMISES TO KEEP
New flats will have at least 350 sq ft carpet area, with an enclosed balcony
Commercial establishments occupying 50 to 2,000 sq ft will get equivalent area
The rehab buildings will have 15 to 30 storeys
A square will have an exclusive pedestrian zone with shops, eateries and businesses
The 4 free-sale buildings will occupy not more than 20% of the 16.5 acres; each will have 40 storeys
10% of the 16.5 acres must go towards open spaces (gardens, playgrounds)
Around 60,000 sq m (over and under ground) will be developed so that 1,400 vehicles can be parked
6 mosques in the area won’t be touched
New roads will be at least 50 ft (15 m) wide
Buildings will get taller towards the north, so as to not block southwesterly winds

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India101

July 9th, 2011, 06:21 AM

Finally that gets the go ahead.

Savz

July 9th, 2011, 06:25 AM

Finally that gets the go ahead.

101, I WILL B LEAVIN TO THE CITY IN A FEW MINS...IT IS RAININ IN MUM, HOWEVER I AM GOIN TO GET ALL POSS PICS......

deekshith

July 9th, 2011, 06:26 AM

What an updates sirji (savz) :cheers::cheers:

India101

July 9th, 2011, 06:29 AM

Can't wait for the updates.

sixsigma1978

July 9th, 2011, 03:27 PM

Outstanding!!!

Savz

July 9th, 2011, 08:12 PM

Im bak wid lotsa stuff....had a tiring and hard day, m upset tried my level best to get pics of u/c world one but couldnt. It was late and hence couldnt make it to the India Tower and Trump Tower Sites, will try my luck next time..But guys wait, as there is a feast to treat ur eyes coming soon....:-)

MeMumbaikar

July 9th, 2011, 08:47 PM

deekshith

July 10th, 2011, 06:53 AM

@ savz

Waiting bro:)

Savz

July 10th, 2011, 07:20 AM

@ savz

Waiting bro:)

Bro...in a few mins from now...:)

chandanengg

July 10th, 2011, 08:38 AM

It already passed one hour where are you

India101

July 10th, 2011, 10:40 AM

hmm what happened Savz? Anyway we'll be waiting.

chandanengg

July 10th, 2011, 11:07 AM

It seems savz is in a deep sleep after yesterday's hard work :sleepy:

Savz

July 10th, 2011, 01:04 PM

Im really sorry guys......i was out since morning today didnt really get a chance and im flying to Hyd now. So will have them posted tmrw first thing in the mrng. Thanks n tc all.

India101

July 10th, 2011, 01:06 PM

It's alright, no need to rush Savz.

So I guess we will just have to wait for Coolguyz's monthly update for India Tower.

deekshith

July 10th, 2011, 02:41 PM

:)K Savz. Happy journey

Savz

July 11th, 2011, 07:02 AM

Dadar - Samarth Heights, a few footsteps away from the Kohinoor Towers

9th,July 2011

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Savz

July 11th, 2011, 07:04 AM

One can see this crane while passing by train from Dadar, was inquisitive to know what it was so went down to the site and found it to be by VASCOM. No idea on the height/name etc..

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Savz

July 11th, 2011, 07:11 AM

Dadar Prabhadevi - Sea Sequence
Designed & Constructed by ECOSTRUK

9th,July 2011

http://www.ecostruk.com/latest-projects.html

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Looks like they are involved in some good projects as seen in the link above.

They are cladding it, it would look really nice once complete. ITs a quite tall structure as well

9th,July 2011

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Savz

July 11th, 2011, 07:13 AM

Dadar Prabhdevi - Unknown name, But looks really good, amazing cladding as well.

9th July, 2011

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Savz

July 11th, 2011, 07:21 AM

Lower Parel - Century Bhawan Office Tower

9th July, 2011

I suppose this is a 25-floor office tower, and they have reached about 16 floors now. Correct me if i am wrong!!

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Savz

July 11th, 2011, 07:34 AM

What is the name of this one? It is just on the opp side of Orbit Terraces...

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Savz

July 11th, 2011, 07:41 AM

KuwarOnline

July 11th, 2011, 07:44 AM

great update savz, so lots of construction going on at Dadar, will change the face in coming year

Savz

July 11th, 2011, 07:55 AM

This one is just next to the Peninsula Business Park @ LP

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r3dg33k

July 11th, 2011, 08:07 AM

Many many thanks Savz, Awesome work.

Savz

July 11th, 2011, 08:25 AM

Malad West - Rustomjee Elanza

10th,July 2011

This is being cladded and looks good from a distance as well

http://img43.imageshack.us/img43/5323/img0542gf.jpg

http://img687.imageshack.us/img687/9372/img0543dy.jpg

Savz

July 11th, 2011, 08:26 AM

Malad West - Kalpataru ????? (Opp Inorbit) U/C

July 10th, 2011

http://img843.imageshack.us/img843/5018/img0544vw.jpg

Savz

July 11th, 2011, 08:28 AM

An undergoing new construction near to Inorbit Malad

http://img818.imageshack.us/img818/4739/img0546vv.jpg

Savz

July 11th, 2011, 08:37 AM

Oberoi Commerz - Tower 2

July 10th, 2011

http://img705.imageshack.us/img705/1189/img0549id.jpg

http://img854.imageshack.us/img854/6986/img0551w.jpg

Savz

July 11th, 2011, 08:46 AM

Bombay Exhibition Center - WEH

Now cladded.....

http://img842.imageshack.us/img842/4853/img0554rf.jpg

Savz

July 11th, 2011, 08:47 AM

JVLR - Jogeshwari New U/C

http://img96.imageshack.us/img96/7600/img0555th.jpg

Savz

July 11th, 2011, 08:47 AM

JVLR - Jogehttp://img692.imageshack.us/img692/9277/img0556lc.jpgshwari New Oberoi Commercial Tower U/C

July 10th, 2011

India101

July 11th, 2011, 08:48 AM

Lower Parel - Century Textiles Office Tower U/C

Guys, I had never heard of this nor thought of an area or project as massive as this.

This looks to be a little across Oasis and the area that this property covers is massive.

The pic below shows 2 large cranes on the site. I managed to go in and find that this is the Century Textile Mills or Century Textiles. I enquired thinking it to be Indiabulls Blue but the security guard said it is not and it is their own office construction.

U/C 9th, July 2011

We need to get more details as it looks huge, ground work is done, the building at one end is above ground level as you see in the other pic below.

Highlighted in RED 1 is a google earth image and depicts how huge an area it is...

http://img607.imageshack.us/img607/3913/centurymiilscenturytext.jpg

All that land (1, highlighted in red) is not for one project, the western half (the one you took pictures of) is a 20 acre project by BK Birla Group with Shapoorji Pallonji. I think this commercial tower designed by RSP Archiects may be the one u/c? -

http://img10.imageshack.us/img10/8272/centurymills.jpg

An Ecomonic Times article on this project and other projects next to Century Mills from August, 2010 -

Birlas to change Central Mumbai’s landscape (http://epaper.timesofindia.com/Repository/getFiles.asp?Style=OliveXLib:LowLevelEntityToPrint_ETNEW&Type=text/html&Locale=english-skin-custom&Path=ETM/2010/08/23&ID=Ar00500)

BK Birla Group To Develop Three Properties In Mumbai; Hires Shapoorji Pallonji For Developing Worli Land

TWO generations of the Birlas are set to change Mumbai’s urban landscape in a move which could add to the already burgeoning stock of residential and commercial properties in central Mumbai.

The BK Birla Group firm Century Textiles has hired the Shapoorji Pallonji group to develop a 20-acre property at the site of a textile mill in Worli in Central Mumbai.

The firm controlled by billionaire Pallonji Mistry has also started soil testing to build residential towers in a 10-acre property at Prabhadevi which overlooks the Mahindra group’s sprawling corporate headquarters.

The textiles-to-cement group is also half way through yet another realty project — a 25-storey commercial tower behind Century Bhawan in Worli, to be called Century International.

In tandem with his grandfather, Kumar Mangalam Birla, the chairman of the Aditya Birla Group, has decided to construct a multi-storey building at a location adjacent to its corporate headquarters in Worli, built on land bought from multinational pharma company Rhone-Poulenc in 2003.

BK Birla and Kumar Mangalam Birla are co-owners of shares in Pilani Investments, which holds promoters’ investments in Century Textiles. Kumar Mangalam Birla will eventually inherit ownership of most BK Birla group companies, including Century Textiles.

An IT park, a five-star hotel and commercial buildings will come up at the 20-acre mill land. The Aditya Birla group’s new office building may house executives of companies such as Grasim and Hindalco. Century Textiles’ company secretary DK Agarwal and senior president RK Dalmia did not respond to email queries on the subject. An Aditya Birla Group spokeswoman declined to comment.

“This will continue to make a huge difference to the urban landscape of Mumbai. In the course of time, the centre of gravity will shift from Nariman Point to Central Mumbai where 15,000 apartments are being added,” said Pranay Vakil, head of property consultancy firm Knight Frank.

The Wadia Group, which is locked in a dispute with the Birlas for a part of Century Textiles’ property at Worli, has recently constructed a corporate office for Axis Bank at its mill land in Worli. Leading hotel brand Shangri-La plans to build its new five-star hotel in an adjacent location.

Century Textiles has created a property management team to complete the construction in 12-15 months. Anil Mishra, who had cut his teeth in the Dubai property market, has been brought in to spearhead the project, while senior executive Sashank Bodke has been shifted to the property team, which reports to group veteran DK Agarwal. A top executive of the group is monitoring the construction of Century International.

“L&T has completed the piling work at the mill premise and Shapoorji group
has just started the construction,” said a senior BK Birla Group executive.

http://epaper.timesofindia.com/Repository/getimage.dll?path=ETM/2010/08/23/5/Img/Pc0050800.jpg

And a while ago there was a plan by Atkins for this project on the eastern half of the mill by Bombay Realty. I'm not sure what happend to it -

Worli | Textile Mills tower | 35 floors

http://img242.imageshack.us/img242/6076/64134561fj8.jpg (http://img246.imageshack.us/img246/2953/55468584qx4.jpg)

Soaring to a height of 162m over the skyline of Mumbai, the 35 storey Textile Mill Commercial Building is a revolutionary high-tech office tower that promotes sustainable agenda. This is the face of the new, technology savvy India, routed in history but with its sights set firmly on the future. An exercise in urban regeneration and re-invention, the building rises from a large urban plaza, populated by cafes and finished in materials salvaged from the cotton mills which current occupy the site. This act of juxtaposition epitomizes Mumbai, a city of contrasts.

location:
http://img253.imageshack.us/img253/549/1fzr2.jpg

KuwarOnline

July 11th, 2011, 09:01 AM

So many updates to kind digest all :lol:

Savz

July 11th, 2011, 09:02 AM

Awesome 101...i knew u wud hav gr8 clarity and it makes it clear now...Only thing is construction is on but we dont know the actual height of the tower. If sum1 like coolguy or deekshit jus go the office in there and have a look we wud get an idea. I went there on a saturday and he said the ofice is closed and would open on a monday. Prob we cud get more info then....

deekshith

July 11th, 2011, 09:59 AM

Thank you very very much for all the wonderful updates:cheers::cheers:

Awesome 101...i knew u wud hav gr8 clarity and it makes it clear now...Only thing is construction is on but we dont know the actual height of the tower. If sum1 like coolguy or deekshit jus go the office in there and have a look we wud get an idea. I went there on a saturday and he said the ofice is closed and would open on a monday. Prob we cud get more info then....

I think now you can easily read my location:) because earlier it was in kannada only:)
101 is not in India now only coolguyz can give us more info on this

Savz

July 11th, 2011, 10:33 AM

Thank you very very much for all the wonderful updates:cheers::cheers:

I think now you can easily read my location:) because earlier it was in kannada only:)
101 is not in India now only coolguyz can give us more info on this

Probably myself and coolguyz can go to the site when i come to mumbai again on the 21st...I am then leavng to Malay for 5 days..so in worse case next month only.lets c..

Coolguyz

July 11th, 2011, 10:34 AM

India10@ is right about the Bombay dyeing mills building. Its the larger resolution building

India101

July 11th, 2011, 10:46 AM

Sorry Savz, like Deekshith said I am not in India. My location hasn't been changed in since I left the country. :)

India10@ is right about the Bombay dyeing mills building. Its the larger resolution building

But that is not the one U/C in the pictures by Savz?

Coolguyz

July 11th, 2011, 10:52 AM

Sorry Savz, like Deekshith said I am not in India. My location hasn't been changed in since I left the country. :)

But that is not the one U/C in the pictures by Savz?

Its going to be one tower and rest are going to be in shape of mills just to keep old world look.Down the road is Bombay Dyeing mills compound which houses hard rock cafe and offices in restored old mills.They have completed the part in red. Its been quite a while since i have been to hard rock cafe but the buildings looks quite cool from inside

http://img155.imageshack.us/img155/549/1fzr2.jpg (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/155/1fzr2.jpg/)

India101

July 11th, 2011, 12:16 PM

Coolguyz

July 11th, 2011, 12:45 PM

I guess Savz did click the site pic of bombay dyeing, he must have shown the wrong location on map bcz as far as i know the location is exactly in the middle of the adjacent road starting from mahindra towers, will double check 2mrw though

India101

July 11th, 2011, 12:58 PM

Yes, please check it out.

What is the name of this one? It is just on the opp side of Orbit Terraces...

http://img189.imageshack.us/img189/6447/img0516fi.jpg

^That is Orbit Eternia (http://www.orbitcorp.com/en/residential/projects/residential/orbit-eternia-1.html).

Savz

July 11th, 2011, 01:17 PM

Coolguys...lets catch up sumtime when i come back...and if poss also share nos..if u dont mind...

sixsigma1978

July 11th, 2011, 06:04 PM

India's realty regulatory bill aims to weed out fraudulent developers

Dubai: It may have come a bit late to prevent many Indian investors, domestic and non-resident alike, getting burned by dodgy developers. But the frequency of such instances could come down dramatically with the coming into law of India's ambitious Real Estate Regulatory bill.

To be introduced during the upcoming session of Parliament, the bill sets out to protect the interest of investors and streamline the development clearance procedures. The legislation, when it comes into effect, could bring about sweeping reforms of the country's current lax regime governing investor rights, according to industry and legal sources.
"Such legislation will bring better governance, [and] if the regulation is enforced properly, one can expect positive outcomes," said Ajit Jakhadi, advocate practising at the Mumbai High Court and a specialist in real estate regulations.

The Regulatory Authority would bring in processes to govern the construction, sales, transfer and management of residential buildings as well as other properties. It would ensure that developers and property investors alike start reading from the same script.
And if there are disputes, and there will be — given the nature of the industry — the Authority will create a real estate appellate tribunal to head them out.

"Under the bill, the developer is obliged to give inspection of all documents and provide necessary information to the purchaser so also to enter into any written agreement before taking an advance or deposit," said Jakhadi. "The developer has to give all the details of the project with the regulatory authority. This will provide complete transparency of the project."

Non-resident investors

The creation of a regulatory authority would be welcome news for non-resident investors, many of whom have had bitter experiences in their dealings with errant developers. A crisis broke out as recently as last month when the promoters of Apple a Day, a developer from the southern Indian state of Kerala, went under the radar after arrest warrants were issued. Many expatriates based in the UAE have exposures to the developer's projects.

What had muddied the real estate development waters until now was the fact that property came under the jurisdiction of the individual states in India rather than at the federal level. This is cited as the prime reason why laxity had crept into the monitoring of the real estate sector and allowed developers who were so inclined to flout rules with impunity. Earlier in the year, the Confederation of Real Estate Developers Association of India had taken voluntary steps to bring about more transparency into the industry.
"Mission Transparency", as the initiative suggests, requires the documentation of best practices in the construction and real estate sectors, along with a comprehensive checklist for the government to streamline the approval process. The five-point agenda includes aspects related to the land acquisition, licensing, financing, and the role of stakeholders.

Now, with the creation of a Regulatory Authority armed with sufficient powers future investors could have their rights taken care of. Where they find these rights are being trampled upon, investors can approach the Authority for redressal.
"All properties being developed on land greater than 1,000 square metres or have proposed the number of residential units to be greater than four shall come under the purview of the Act and shall be registered with the Regulatory Authority," said Himadri Mayank, manager for research and real estate intelligence service at Jones Lang LaSalle's India operations.
Project details

"All details regarding the property shall be maintained on a website and the promoter shall be responsible for recording and entering the project details within a stipulated timeframe."
The draft of the Real Estate Regulation Bill 2011 has been sent to the Law Ministry for comments and clearance. Some modifications have been brought about from the original version, which now hews closely to having safeguards in place for consumers from fraud, cheating or contractual obligation.

"Once this bill is in place, developers will have to register with the regulator and provide all details of their projects, including land and clearances, before they can advertise to the public," said Mayank.
All that remains to be done is to fast-track the creation of the Regulatory Authority from a concept to an entity that can actually take care of investor rights. For non-resident Indians, this can't come soon enough.

Source : http://gulfnews.com/business/property/international/india-s-realty-regulatory-bill-aims-to-weed-out-fraudulent-developers-1.822536

sixsigma1978

July 11th, 2011, 06:09 PM

After Bhendi Bazaar, more clusters line up for revamp

The dingy streets and crumbling structures that dot south Mumbai might soon be a thing of past. After Chief Minister Prithviraj Chavan green-lighted the Rs2000 crore Bhendi Bazaar revamp project on Friday, similar schemes at Chira Bazar, Thakurdwar and Bhuleshwar are raising hopes of a swankier south Mumbai.

A cluster redevelopment scheme involves revamp of structures over a minimum area of one acre. The Bhendi Bazaar project will see 16.5 acres refurbished in five years. "It will virtually be a new township, with the best of facilities and infrastructure," said Abdeali Bhanpurawala, Secretary, Saifee Burhani Upliftment Trust. Over 250 old buildings will make way for skyscrapers equipped with modern amenities. "These will be green buildings with solar panels, rain-water harvesting, sewage treatment plants," he added.

The scheme will see 3,200 tenants move to bigger homes more than 350 sq ft in area, while 1,250 commercial tenants will be accomodated. "It will change the face of south Mumbai," said urban development secretary T C Benjamin.

Double this size is the 30-acre Chira Bazaar redevelopment project which covers the wholesale textile and paper markets. It has 372 buildings housing 8,800 tenements. "Infrastructure in the region has crumbled and a cluster scheme is the only way to carry out holistic development," said Mayank Gandhi, Secretary, Remaking of Mumbai Federation.

Developers are unhappy with the slow pace of approvals from the state government. The scheme requires the consent of at least 70 % of the tenants and consent of every single landlord. "Obtaining consent is a tedious task," said BR Bhattad. executive president, property owners association.

The high-powered committee under the municipal commissioner cleared 23 schemes, of which only four have been cleared by the Urban Development Department under the chief minister. Work has started in only one project, while the others are stuck with civic authorities.

Source : Link (http://www.hindustantimes.com/After-Bhendi-Bazaar-more-clusters-line-up-for-revamp/Article1-719414.aspx)

deekshith

July 11th, 2011, 06:12 PM

Sorry Savz, like Deekshith said I am not in India. My location hasn't been changed in since I left the country. :)

What about Jai and Hindustani. What happened to these 2 forumers

sixsigma1978

July 11th, 2011, 08:32 PM

Orchid Paradise
Mumbai|Bandra|26 Floorsx8|5 Acres
http://www.dbrealty.co.in/projects/orchid_paradise/elevation_large.jpg
http://www.dbrealty.co.in/projects/orchid_paradise/elevation2_large.jpg
Elevation

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Location Map
DBRealty (http://www.dbrealty.co.in/)

India101

July 12th, 2011, 03:41 AM

What about Jai and Hindustani. What happened to these 2 forumers

I think Jai lives in Hawaii or Detroit and Hindustani lives somewhere abroad.

But both of them are not that active anymore.

atimes

July 12th, 2011, 11:09 AM

We are still waiting for the final call by Government of Maharashtra on DCR amendments in Mumbai. The tug of war is to capitalise the percentage of TDR in the free FSI and premium thereof.

atimes

July 12th, 2011, 11:14 AM

No Height restriction for Slum Rehabilitation projects in CRZ II in Mumbai.http://www.accommodationtimes.com/real-estate-news/no-height-restriction-for-slum-rehabilitation-projects/

samir316

July 12th, 2011, 12:09 PM

Any idea what the name of this 5-star hotel and its height? Looks to be humongous isnt it?

there is info here
http://www.nirmallifestyle.com/hotels.html

its going to be Novotel

India101

July 12th, 2011, 12:47 PM

I remember seeing this project a loong time ago, is it only just started construction?

http://img402.imageshack.us/img402/7191/42073771.jpg

India101

July 12th, 2011, 01:07 PM

Found it, it was posted way back 2006. btw, it's a Sofitel hotel they are building

Originally posted by Jai

Mumbai to get 1,800 room hospitality recinct (http://www.teluguportal.net/modules/news/article.php?storyid=23132)
Mumbai, Nov 28 (IANS) A Mumbai realtor and an international hotel chain are to create what could be India's largest single hospitality precinct here comprising five hotels with 1,080 rooms and a convention centre to accommodate 5,000 people.

Nirmal Lifestyles announced Tuesday it had entered into a management agreement with Accor, one of the world's largest operators of hotels, to develop and operate the project at suburban Mulund.

"The project promises one of the most sophisticated developments in the country," a Nirmal Lifestyles release said.

The project will be part of large integrated township the company is developing in Mulund, which has earned the sobriquet "prince of the suburbs". German town-planners Carter & Crown have laid out the project.

The hospitality precinct will feature two Sofitel hotels with 250 and 200 rooms respectively, a Novotel hotel with 250 rooms, "Grand Mercure Residences" with 180 units of serviced apartments, and an Ibis hotel with 200 rooms.

Renowned architect Hafeez Contractor has designed the two Sofitel hotels, which have been planned by to be truly iconic as they seem to float in the sky above three structural towers. Another feature of the hotel complex will be its proximity to a shopping mall and entertainment complex of over three million sq ft, parking for over 2,500 cars and a rooftop landscaped garden spread over seven acres.

Commenting on the choice of operator, Dharmesh Jain, chairman and MD of Nirmal Lifestyles Group, said: "This complements our contribution to Mumbai's vision of becoming a world city. It is an initiation towards building
the largest retail and hospitality mega structures in the country."

http://img293.imageshack.us/img293/3528/3138ed6fs0.jpg
http://img293.imageshack.us/img293/1180/1139667rc2.jpg

http://www.skyscrapercity.com/showthread.php?p=10716084&highlight=nirmal#post10716084

samir316

July 12th, 2011, 01:10 PM

radisson plaza Kanjur Marg
http://img69.imageshack.us/img69/4208/radisson.jpg

samir316

July 12th, 2011, 01:20 PM

Found it, it was posted way back 2006. btw, it's a Sofitel hotel they are building

http://www.skyscrapercity.com/showthread.php?p=10716084&highlight=nirmal#post10716084

I have taken this from a project brochure of Nirmal.. Based on that photo and the attached blue print that is the 5 star hotel being constructed

http://img148.imageshack.us/img148/2702/nirmalbrochure.jpg

Cov Boy

July 12th, 2011, 01:26 PM

It is still proposed?

India101

July 12th, 2011, 01:27 PM

Is that an old broshure? Or did they change the design of Zircon and Amethyst?

http://img268.imageshack.us/img268/8094/zirconpop.jpg

India101

July 12th, 2011, 01:28 PM

It is still proposed?

No, here a recent picture Savz took if the hotel -

http://img21.imageshack.us/img21/8889/img0462jj.jpg

samir316

July 12th, 2011, 01:37 PM

Is that an old broshure? Or did they change the design of Zircon and Amethyst?

http://img268.imageshack.us/img268/8094/zirconpop.jpg

Nope the latest brochure from their website

Savz

July 12th, 2011, 02:01 PM

Orchid Paradise
Mumbai|Bandra|26 Floorsx8|5 Acres

Looks like merely 12-15 floors from the image..isnt it?:ohno:

Has construction begun on this one?

India101

July 12th, 2011, 03:52 PM

It does look 26fl. Count them and you will see.

jinka sreekanth

July 12th, 2011, 05:56 PM

Green woods Khargar 31 floors

http://images04.olx.in/ui/11/62/60/1303134257_190166260_1-GREEN-WOODS-KHARGHAR-PROVISO-GROUPSEC-35-E-AVLBL-235-BHK-CALL-9167628960-KHARGHAR.jpg

linkhttp://navimumbai.olx.in/green-woods-kharghar-proviso-groupsec-35-e-avlbl-2-3-5-bhk-call-9167628960-iid-190166260#pics

Coolguyz

July 15th, 2011, 12:36 PM

Yes that part of the project is done, you can see in the image bellow, but the photo Savz took is not of the Bombay Dyeing project it is the Birla project which is next to Bombay Dyeing.

What I mean -
Birla project (On left highlighted in green, the one Savz took pictures of), Bombay Dyeing (on right, in red)
http://img718.imageshack.us/img718/2870/screenshot20110711at756.png

I guess Savz did click the site pic of bombay dyeing, he must have shown the wrong location on map bcz as far as i know the location is exactly in the middle of the adjacent road starting from mahindra towers, will double check 2mrw though

Yes, please check it out.

^That is [URL="http://www.orbitcorp.com/en/residential/projects/residential/orbit-eternia-1.h

Savz is right. Its indeed the plot on left. time for 101 to search for renderings

India101

July 15th, 2011, 02:05 PM

Yep, I know Savz didn't take pictures of the Bombay Dyeing project, it is of that Birla project that there isn't much info on. This was my guess before -

All that land (1, highlighted in red) is not for one project, the western half (the one you took pictures of) is a 20 acre project by BK Birla Group with Shapoorji Pallonji. I think this commercial tower designed by RSP Archiects may be the one u/c? -

http://img10.imageshack.us/img10/8272/centurymills.jpg

An Ecomonic Times article on this project and other projects next to Century Mills from August, 2010 -

Birlas to change Central Mumbai’s landscape (http://epaper.timesofindia.com/Repository/getFiles.asp?Style=OliveXLib:LowLevelEntityToPrint_ETNEW&Type=text/html&Locale=english-skin-custom&Path=ETM/2010/08/23&ID=Ar00500)

BK Birla Group To Develop Three Properties In Mumbai; Hires Shapoorji Pallonji For Developing Worli Land

TWO generations of the Birlas are set to change Mumbai’s urban landscape in a move which could add to the already burgeoning stock of residential and commercial properties in central Mumbai.

The BK Birla Group firm Century Textiles has hired the Shapoorji Pallonji group to develop a 20-acre property at the site of a textile mill in Worli in Central Mumbai.

The firm controlled by billionaire Pallonji Mistry has also started soil testing to build residential towers in a 10-acre property at Prabhadevi which overlooks the Mahindra group’s sprawling corporate headquarters.

The textiles-to-cement group is also half way through yet another realty project — a 25-storey commercial tower behind Century Bhawan in Worli, to be called Century International.

In tandem with his grandfather, Kumar Mangalam Birla, the chairman of the Aditya Birla Group, has decided to construct a multi-storey building at a location adjacent to its corporate headquarters in Worli, built on land bought from multinational pharma company Rhone-Poulenc in 2003.

BK Birla and Kumar Mangalam Birla are co-owners of shares in Pilani Investments, which holds promoters’ investments in Century Textiles. Kumar Mangalam Birla will eventually inherit ownership of most BK Birla group companies, including Century Textiles.

An IT park, a five-star hotel and commercial buildings will come up at the 20-acre mill land. The Aditya Birla group’s new office building may house executives of companies such as Grasim and Hindalco. Century Textiles’ company secretary DK Agarwal and senior president RK Dalmia did not respond to email queries on the subject. An Aditya Birla Group spokeswoman declined to comment.

“This will continue to make a huge difference to the urban landscape of Mumbai. In the course of time, the centre of gravity will shift from Nariman Point to Central Mumbai where 15,000 apartments are being added,” said Pranay Vakil, head of property consultancy firm Knight Frank.

The Wadia Group, which is locked in a dispute with the Birlas for a part of Century Textiles’ property at Worli, has recently constructed a corporate office for Axis Bank at its mill land in Worli. Leading hotel brand Shangri-La plans to build its new five-star hotel in an adjacent location.

Century Textiles has created a property management team to complete the construction in 12-15 months. Anil Mishra, who had cut his teeth in the Dubai property market, has been brought in to spearhead the project, while senior executive Sashank Bodke has been shifted to the property team, which reports to group veteran DK Agarwal. A top executive of the group is monitoring the construction of Century International.

“L&T has completed the piling work at the mill premise and Shapoorji group
has just started the construction,” said a senior BK Birla Group executive.

http://epaper.timesofindia.com/Repository/getimage.dll?path=ETM/2010/08/23/5/Img/Pc0050800.jpg

rockystone

July 19th, 2011, 02:24 PM

Aegis Media sets up India’s first Integrated Media Office in Mumbai

Aegis Media India is co-locating all its companies to India’s first Integrated Media office. The new Aegis Media Mumbai office will house Aegis Media, Carat Media, Posterscope, Vizeum, Isobar, iProspect, Brandscope, Carat Fresh Integrated & Hyperspace, with a state-of-the-art access control system for security & confidentiality.
This will be the first time in India that a client will be able to get world class media Planning & Buying, OOH Planning and Buying, Full Service Digital facilities including Creative, SEM, SEO and Social Media, Retail, Visual merchandising and Activation services all under one roof. All the Aegis Media tools, including the PRISM Suite of Posterscope, will be functional in a high powered, secured computer system, accessible through protected Wi-Fi as well.
Commenting on the move, Ashish Bhasin, Chairman India & CEO South East Asia, Aegis Media said, “This is a landmark move for us and I predict it will be a trendsetter in the industry. Our unique country level P & L allows us to be able to offer everything to our clients, without worrying about silos but retaining the advantages of specialization. It is a competitive advantage we have. We have made this large investment, encouraged by the spectacular growth that we have seen in Aegis Media India over the last two years. Its now time for us to take the next step towards leadership status in the industry by providing a world class product, which India has thus far missed. This marks the start of the next generation of Media & Communication services in India”.

The state-of-the-art office incorporates the latest in technology, supported by a high powered computer system, usually not seen in agencies in India. Every single seat, in a uniquely open and transparent office, has been ergonomically designed and equipped with all the communication and computer facilities of the Next Generation.
Designed by the famous interior specialist, Shashikala Chander, the office is environmentally friendly, including a specially imported, intelligent Air conditioning system. Shahrukh Davar has executed the project and the customized seating has been preformed in factories to attain uniqueness & finish.
The new Aegis Media office, strategically located on the top floor of Poonam Chambers ‘B’ in Worli, is fully functional from Monday 18th July, 2011.

Coolguyz

July 22nd, 2011, 05:01 PM

The support struture for the EGG is slowly being dismantled

http://img13.imageshack.us/img13/6968/20110722174815.jpg (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/13/20110722174815.jpg/)

munda

July 22nd, 2011, 06:14 PM

The support struture for the EGG is slowly being dismantled

http://img13.imageshack.us/img13/6968/20110722174815.jpg (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/13/20110722174815.jpg/)

Why is that? Design Change?

KuwarOnline

July 22nd, 2011, 07:51 PM

Its says support structure not actual structure :)

bhargavsura

July 23rd, 2011, 12:24 AM

One of the coolest structures- great updates CG.

deekshith

July 23rd, 2011, 07:35 PM

July 18th 2011
Photo copyright: M.K. (https://picasaweb.google.com/Matthias.komorowski/2011Mumbai#5632548147864971378)
Sahara star

http://img190.imageshack.us/img190/1575/image1000001464.jpg

sammyk

July 24th, 2011, 10:59 PM

Why is that? Design Change?

Because the egg has been laid. ;)

Coolguyz

July 26th, 2011, 04:01 PM

MMRDA office rendering.
cc geodesic

[IMG]http://img854.imageshack.us/img854/5120/mmrda20mumbai2.jpg (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/854/mmrda20mumbai2.jpg/)
Actual construction. The pic is quite old.They have moved on quite a bit now

http://img853.imageshack.us/img853/8421/mmrda20mumbai1.jpg (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/853/mmrda20mumbai1.jpg/)

KuwarOnline

July 26th, 2011, 04:36 PM

wow nice design, where its located? BKC?

pkalein

July 26th, 2011, 06:08 PM

Cov Boy

July 27th, 2011, 12:05 AM

They dont deserve a building like that the way they execute projects hehe.

It is a good design though.

bharatiya

July 27th, 2011, 12:53 AM

with respect to the egg, will the final design be an egg within a building or is the entire rectangular shape going to be dismantled?

bhargavsura

July 27th, 2011, 01:48 AM

They dont deserve a building like that the way they execute projects hehe.

It is a good design though.

Exact thoughts. May be they should be just given plain huts to work in w/o airconditioning and pure water.

KuwarOnline

July 27th, 2011, 07:25 AM

One of most beautifully designed government office!!!!!

Yea in BKC

http://www.regionalplan-mmrda.org/N-7.pdf

Thanks, plz visit BKC some time soon, BKC is just awesome to take pics :cheers:

pkalein

July 27th, 2011, 10:19 AM

Thanks, plz visit BKC some time soon, BKC is just awesome to take pics :cheers:

I have!!!!
Mumbai my hometown buddy!!!!

Coolguyz

July 27th, 2011, 11:50 AM

This is how it will look eventually

with respect to the egg, will the final design be an egg within a building or is the entire rectangular shape going to be dismantled?

That Egg was shoved in a box a while ago -

http://i496.photobucket.com/albums/rr322/Bob885/The-Capital-1.gif

KuwarOnline

July 27th, 2011, 04:37 PM

I have!!!!
Mumbai my hometown buddy!!!!

Then post here, what you waiting for? :cheers:

pkalein

July 27th, 2011, 05:48 PM

Then post here, what you waiting for? :cheers:

can't check out u r inbox :ohno:

jinka sreekanth

July 31st, 2011, 01:29 PM

New project
Siddi samarpan Borivalli 38 Floors

http://www.mumbaipropertyexchange.com/images/builders/projects/thumbs/5556_main_thumb.jpg

link http://www.mumbaipropertyexchange.com/new-project-search/?curpage=27&ordBy=project_buildings.rating_building%20desc

bhargavsura

July 31st, 2011, 01:32 PM

mer101, can you get some more info on this one from MPE?

jinka sreekanth

July 31st, 2011, 01:41 PM

Another image of above project

http://property.magicbricks.com/microsite/buy/siddhitech/images/gal1.jpg

http://property.magicbricks.com/microsite/buy/siddhitech/images/gal2.jpg

linkhttp://property.magicbricks.com/microsite/buy/siddhitech/index.html#tmpro

bhargavsura

July 31st, 2011, 01:54 PM

Any ideas what road is it coming up on?

jinka sreekanth

July 31st, 2011, 02:07 PM

Jp decks Goregaon west 35 floors

http://img163.imageshack.us/img163/115/testdemophpimage1063.jpg

link http://www.propertiesinmumbai.com/developerprojects-JPDECKSGoregaonEastMumbai-1063-JPInfraMumbaiPvtLtd.html

jinka sreekanth

July 31st, 2011, 02:11 PM

Any ideas what road is it coming up on?
Dr Jaywant sawant marg

deekshith

July 31st, 2011, 03:36 PM

Imperial altitude, Goregaon west
45 floors
Site prep is on

SOURCE (http://dynamicestateconsultant.com/ResiDesc.aspx?site=10)

http://img135.imageshack.us/img135/7267/captureaa.jpg

sixsigma1978

July 31st, 2011, 03:50 PM

^^ Location Map from the same source. This project looks a little bit like One Avighna Park...
http://dynamicestateconsultant.com/Handler.ashx?SiteID=11&PhotoID=3&EstType=phgallery&img=1

Another pic
http://dynamicestateconsultant.com/Handler.ashx?SiteID=11&PhotoID=6&EstType=phgallery&img=1

bhargavsura

July 31st, 2011, 03:54 PM

^^

Great. Thanks.

It seems like a lot of activity going on in the Goregaon area, both east and the west as well.
BTW, What is the u/c on the left?

deekshith

July 31st, 2011, 04:03 PM

Imperial heights

KuwarOnline

July 31st, 2011, 06:52 PM

Thanks deekshith & sreekanth for sharing lots of info/updates :cheers:

daniel_hermès

July 31st, 2011, 07:35 PM

SSCaddict

July 31st, 2011, 07:37 PM

^^ welcome to india :)

KuwarOnline

July 31st, 2011, 08:21 PM

bombayism

July 31st, 2011, 09:22 PM

In my opinion Mumbai has not a very good skyline... They build skyscrapers everywhere... dont care where they build them, even if it´s a hill in the middle of the jungle i guess. They should make a masterplan for the city, they can, so... dont know what they are waiting for... :ohno:

My heart beats for Paris :bowtie:

paris doesnt have a great skyline as such but it was planned to the hilt (even the sewages).bombay was 7 small islands, reclaimed over a period of time into the city that we see today.also, it changed hands many times over with not any one hand spending a moment to plan the layout of the city.
Now its way too dense and congested to plan a proper urban layout plus the demographic logistics is mindboglling..but things are beginning to take shape slowly but surely.It has a great future if there is a proper urban planning commission who concentrates on the present and future and just doesnt try to build some make shift structures.At this point Mumbai's urban planning is shared between some modernist architects and builders and ancient BMC and MMRDA.Hopefully urban planning with get some much needed boost in the future with a proper project management committee who will pay attention to all aspects.

daniel_hermès

August 1st, 2011, 03:37 AM

paris doesnt have a great skyline as such but it was planned to the hilt (even the sewages).bombay was 7 small islands, reclaimed over a period of time into the city that we see today.also, it changed hands many times over with not any one hand spending a moment to plan the layout of the city.
Now its way too dense and congested to plan a proper urban layout plus the demographic logistics is mindboglling..but things are beginning to take shape slowly but surely.It has a great future if there is a proper urban planning commission who concentrates on the present and future and just doesnt try to build some make shift structures.At this point Mumbai's urban planning is shared between some modernist architects and builders and ancient BMC and MMRDA.Hopefully urban planning with get some much needed boost in the future with a proper project management committee who will pay attention to all aspects.

It was just a suggestion! :laugh:

My heart beats for Paris :bowtie:

India101

August 1st, 2011, 07:53 AM

They build skyscrapers everywhere... dont care where they build them, even if it´s a hill in the middle of the jungle i guess.

Thank you so much sir for pointing that out, we would have never realized that ourselves.

India101

August 1st, 2011, 07:57 AM

Imperial altitude, Goregaon west
45 floors
Site prep is on

SOURCE (http://dynamicestateconsultant.com/ResiDesc.aspx?site=10)

http://img135.imageshack.us/img135/7267/captureaa.jpg

Another render -

Imperial Altitude, Goregoan West: 45fl

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

KuwarOnline

August 1st, 2011, 08:19 AM

Thank you so much sir for pointing that out, we would have never realized that ourselves.

:rofl:

MeMumbaikar

August 1st, 2011, 11:40 AM

Goregoan is the epicentre of the building boom.

so many 35-50 rise buildings

mlknyc

August 2nd, 2011, 12:49 PM

Thank you so much sir for pointing that out, we would have never realized that ourselves.

Whats with the sarcasm....:ohno:Hermes is making factual observations.

Coolguyz

August 2nd, 2011, 07:05 PM

Another angle of The EGG

http://img31.imageshack.us/img31/3852/20110802175511.jpg (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/31/20110802175511.jpg/)

Uploaded with ImageShack.us (http://imageshack.us)

KuwarOnline

August 2nd, 2011, 07:40 PM

Nice to see that cladding also started

bhargavsura

August 2nd, 2011, 09:10 PM

Awesome.

India101

August 3rd, 2011, 07:56 AM

That came up nicely, to bad the giant egg was never built.

btw as always, great pic CG!

Whats with the sarcasm....:ohno:Hermes is making factual observations.

My heart beats for Mumbai :bowtie:

samir316

August 3rd, 2011, 09:10 AM

^^

Great. Thanks.

It seems like a lot of activity going on in the Goregaon area, both east and the west as well.
BTW, What is the u/c on the left?

I think more than goregaon. Bhandup and Kanjur Marg are coming up with taller buliding between 40 to 50 floors

samir316

August 3rd, 2011, 09:16 AM

Ashford Royal Nahur - 3 towers 41 stories each. Looks Good

http://img5.imageshack.us/img5/706/ashford.jpg

sixsigma1978

August 3rd, 2011, 03:54 PM

^^ Location? Status?

ssusa

August 3rd, 2011, 06:36 PM

Ashford Royal Nahur - 3 towers 41 stories each. Looks Good

http://img5.imageshack.us/img5/706/ashford.jpg

It looks like 4 towers to me. Am I missing something?

jinka sreekanth

August 4th, 2011, 04:40 AM

^^ Location? Status?

Mulund west

linkhttp://www.mumbaipropertyexchange.com/projectdetails/4702-Ashford_Royal-Mulund_West.aspx

bharatiya

August 4th, 2011, 05:23 AM

My heart beats for Mumbai :bowtie:

+1

My heart beats for Mumbai :bowtie:

KuwarOnline

August 4th, 2011, 08:16 AM

Jet to soon finalize realty deal at BKC

Mumbai: After almost 20 months of negotiations,Jet Airways is expected to announce its decision to jointly develop 12 lakh sq ft on 2.5 acre plot it owns at BKC with Godrej Properties Ltd (GPL).
The development of this land could fetch close to Rs 1,200 crore.GPL will pay upfront cash of Rs 150 crore to Jet.GPL will further absorb Jets debt of about Rs 400 crore raised from HDFC.Both companies have agreed to a 50% profit sharing ratio once the real estate is developed, said sources.They attribute the delay to two reasons.After the tentative agreement,the MMRDA,the land owning authority,refused to transfer the land lease title in GPLs name.Jet had to go slow on selling the land due to its dispute with Sahara in the HC.This plot is now not under the courts purview and free from all litigations, said a consultant.Both GPL and Jet refused to comment.
Jet will have 2.5 lakh sq ft or more as MMRDA rules stipulate that the airline,the successful bidder in the end-user category,has to occupy at least 60% space of the built-up area.The owner cannot sell the plot to a third party for five years after it has been developed.TNN

Source
TOI Today

samir316

August 4th, 2011, 10:07 AM

It looks like 4 towers to me. Am I missing something?

apologies its 4 towers

deekshith

August 4th, 2011, 12:56 PM

Which project is this ?

http://www.johnandharrys.com/uploads/6/1/6/5/6165938/5725247_orig.jpg

India101

August 4th, 2011, 01:11 PM

It's an old proposal for the Wadala Iconic Tower Project for Lodha, check out it's thread for more info.

deekshith

August 4th, 2011, 01:15 PM

Thanks 101

KuwarOnline

August 4th, 2011, 04:03 PM

That was just awesome project(Iconic) but.....

MeMumbaikar

August 5th, 2011, 10:54 PM

delete

shanware

August 5th, 2011, 11:06 PM

Nice find, MeMu !

KuwarOnline

August 5th, 2011, 11:22 PM

what find????

shanware

August 5th, 2011, 11:49 PM

The video that he deleted :) He's posted it on the Mumbai flyovers thread now.

August 8th, 2011, 04:14 AM

A couple of updates,

Lodha will develop Finlay Mills in Parel that it successfully had bid for in July 2009:

NTC loses land to Lodhas as Indiabulls withdraws case (http://articles.economictimes.indiatimes.com/2011-07-02/news/29730509_1_lodha-developers-poddar-mills-pillai-ntc)

MUMBAI: The tussle between Lodha Developers and Indiabulls Real Estate — two of India's largest realty developers — over a 10.3-acre prime land parcel in central Mumbai has come to an end. The Appellate Authority for Industrial and Financial Reconstruction, a quasijudicial authority, has delivered a verdict against National Textile Corporation's plea to re-invite bids for the plot for which Lodha had already emerged as the highest bidder with its Rs 710-crore offer. In a surprise move, Indiabulls Real Estate that was eyeing the property and was one of the appellant along with NTC in this issue had withdrawn its case almost two months ago.

"Having acquired Bharat and Poddar Mills, we now own the best land parcel in Worli-Parel area... we have no interest left in any other asset and had withdrawn from this legal tussle," said Vipul Bansal, chief executive officer of Indiabulls Real Estate. (sour grapes :lol: )

The company was earlier prepared to pay above Rs 710 crores for this plot, but is not interested in doing so in the backdrop of ongoing slowdown in property market. Abhisheck Lodha, managing director of Lodha Developers, did not respond to calls and text messages to his cell phone.

Excavation on Omkar's Worli project has begun. Stefon Constructions' website (http://stefon.in/skilldetails.php?id=22) lists it as one of their projects.

"Omkar Realtors & Developers Worli, Mumbai. 2011-12"

Render:

Annie Beasant Road, Worli, Mumbai
http://img87.imageshack.us/img87/8278/worliannie.jpg (http://img148.imageshack.us/img148/8663/69341769.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)

deekshith

August 8th, 2011, 05:18 AM

Is this a oasis worli project or some other project ?

August 8th, 2011, 05:41 AM

It's not related to Oberoi's Oasis project, else I would have posted it in its thread.

This is Omkar Realtor and Developer's project. They achieved financial closure for it last year.
http://omkarcorp.com/upcoming-res-worli.html

better render:
http://img834.imageshack.us/img834/8998/resworli.jpg

No details/specs of the development have been released as of now.

deekshith

August 8th, 2011, 05:45 AM

Looks like between 250m and 300m

India101

August 8th, 2011, 09:03 AM

This is how it will look eventually

That Egg was shoved in a box a while ago -

http://i496.photobucket.com/albums/rr322/Bob885/The-Capital-1.gif

Even though not much of a change, here is the new design -

http://img543.imageshack.us/img543/602/screenshot20110808at459.png

KuwarOnline

August 8th, 2011, 09:32 AM

but new on is looks better than older one.

Jai

August 11th, 2011, 04:05 AM

Even though not much of a change, here is the new design -

http://img543.imageshack.us/img543/602/screenshot20110808at459.png

The newest new design (http://www10.aeccafe.com/blogs/arch-showcase/2011/07/29/the-capital-in-mumbai-india-by-james-law-cybertecture-international/) :cheers:

http://img402.imageshack.us/img402/2738/39516114.jpg

Cybertecture is the ultimate expression of innovative art married with functional needs in consideration of the environment and humanity. The new commercial complex located in Mumbai, India ”The Capital” deliberately reveals her calmness, gracefulness and elegance. It is an extremely challenging work to develop a revolutionary design concept for an office with AAA- grading and achieving over 80% efficiency simultaneously. It integrated the sustainable concept, form and functionality that inspire the office building design and urban context in India like never before.

Architects: James Law Cybertecture International (http://www.jameslawcybertecture.com/)
Project: The Capital
Location: Kurla Complex, Bandra, Mumbai India
Expected Completion Date : 2nd qtr 2011(estimated)
Use: Office
Total GFA: ~ 66347 sq.m.
Bldg. Scale: G+ 17 Levels
Parking Lot: ~ 700 Lots
Software used: AutoCAD, Sketchup and 3DSMax

Environmental
Amidst constant contest with design criteria and constrains, James Law Cybertecture international limited always positioned the environmental issues in the top priority. At the podium level, diffusers installed at the ceiling level reflected natural light into the atrium which significantly reduces the lighting energy demand. Spot cooling system is also adopted in the atrium to avoid unnecessary cooling load. Openable windows in office floors allow natural and cross ventilation in daily operation.

For the building enclosure, there are three major features in the building. An incredible stepped-in glazed valley façade is created at the West elevation of the building. The facade is stepped while each floor supported by feature columns and cantilevered in a way that the building itself act as a shading device. A masterpiece egg shape structure inscribed inside the wonderful sky lobby at the East elevation. There are natural waterfalls and vegetations situated on both sides of the sky lobby. They enhance the cooling effect of the atrium. People can also enjoy the beautiful scenery in this communal space. The sparkling LED stripes protruded on the facade of “The capital” do not only act as an urban information display device, but also play the role of sun shading devices. The interior and exterior cladding system are adopted PVDF coating which are easily maintain and UV resisting.

Smart parking
One of the innovation designs of “The Capital” is the intellectual parking system. By means of using internet and smart card system, occupants can log in and command the system in their office in prior to picking up their cars. Therefore, the lap time can be shortened.

http://img52.imageshack.us/img52/7811/1311268328c5g1000x707.jpg

http://img856.imageshack.us/img856/4659/1311268347c71000x707.jpg

http://img194.imageshack.us/img194/5812/1311268317c11000x707.jpg

http://img818.imageshack.us/img818/3519/1311268323c3707x1000.jpg

http://img202.imageshack.us/img202/4533/1311268340c61000x707.jpg

http://img94.imageshack.us/img94/1010/c31d.jpg

http://img190.imageshack.us/img190/9733/44770641.jpg

http://img840.imageshack.us/img840/8614/81216441.jpg

http://img695.imageshack.us/img695/4980/c21w.jpg

http://img263.imageshack.us/img263/2904/75165546.jpg

http://img707.imageshack.us/img707/4826/18540910.jpg

http://img717.imageshack.us/img717/7672/12815819.jpg

Larger renderings from here (http://www.archdaily.com/152648/in-progress-the-capital-james-law-cybertecture-international/)

August 11th, 2011, 04:18 AM

Work on Bombay Dyeing's new towers in Wadala has begun. Tidbit from BD's annual shareholders meeting (http://www.moneycontrol.com/news/cnbc-tv18-comments/bombay-dyeing-shifts-focus-to-real-estate-retail_573229.html):

To begin with, real estate is something that management has been talking about. Today they updated the shareholders that construction work has finally begun at the Dadar Spring Mill project. They are also going to be developing the Worli property.

and from another source (http://www.indiainfoline.com/Markets/News/Bombay-Dyeing/3869353026):

During the year, the Company has sold space in the proposed new residential towers to be constructed at Spring Mills (now renamed Island City Centre), Dadar.

Previously posted renders:

http://img840.imageshack.us/img840/9143/new1hq.jpg

http://img20.imageshack.us/img20/580/br1u0.jpghttp://img33.imageshack.us/img33/4154/br2bz.jpg

http://img703.imageshack.us/img703/2286/br30.jpghttp://img543.imageshack.us/img543/8651/401r.jpg

http://img843.imageshack.us/img843/8895/new11z.jpg

Now if Coolguyz can go down and check out the site that'll be awesome.

Jai

August 11th, 2011, 04:31 AM

^ Could you make a new thread for this project :cheers1:

August 11th, 2011, 04:34 AM

Yeah once we have a site image, we can get a thread up and running :)

Coolguyz

August 11th, 2011, 04:47 AM

@Jai- The entrance is exactly the same as rendering.Saw it yesterday when i visited BKC. Escalators have been installed. Its very open. Lot of glass.

@IU- The site is along the monorail route. I guess they are still doing site prep. Dont remember seeing any cranes yet

August 11th, 2011, 05:01 AM

Coolguyz, thanks for the info. If you could perhaps take a quick look at the site and snap a pic or two the next time you're down there, that'll be great :cheers:

August 11th, 2011, 05:11 AM

Detailed schematic of Wadhwa Developer's Indra Tower(Dadar) from here (http://www.archello.com/en/project/indra-tower/326526):

http://img607.imageshack.us/img607/1381/indratower.png

The source also has some high res renderings of the tower:

http://img96.imageshack.us/img96/3905/c1yj.jpg

http://img812.imageshack.us/img812/7300/c212.jpg

For more checkout the source.

Jai

August 11th, 2011, 05:18 AM

^^ Nice... I just created a thread (http://www.skyscrapercity.com/showthread.php?t=1431864) on the James Law-designed "The Trident".

Might as well create a thread on this one as well.

Perhaps we need a couple new Mumbai subforums -- U/C projects and Proposed Projects -- similar to the ones in the International forums. The number of proposed skyscrapers just keeps increasing.

August 11th, 2011, 05:32 AM

The current setup is fine for now. Creating a thread for each new and existing proposal would take a lot of time. Also since we don't see a new proposal/day, I wouldn't want the proposal forum to either lie dormant or have members post "cool render" etc. If the idea is to give our proposals more publicity then that can be done in the current setup as well.

My take on this is is that as long as the first page of the Mumbai forum has updated threads from the current month, we're good. Once they spill onto the 2nd page we could consider expanding.

What do others have to say?

Jai

August 11th, 2011, 06:07 AM

August 11th, 2011, 07:43 AM

The new Taj Searock's design by Wimberly Allison Tong & Goo has been selected by the Taj management. This tower along with the Taj Lands End will form an integrated complex consisting of hotel rooms, a large convention centre and retail outlets.

The design is now on different websites:

HCTS (http://hcts.me.uk/HotelsResorts.htm), a hotel consulting and management company:

http://img217.imageshack.us/img217/3379/taj1.jpg
http://img215.imageshack.us/img215/8559/taj2.jpg

Frischmann Prabhu (http://www.fpindia.com/sector/traf-Taj%20Searock.html), another consulting company:
Taj Searock Hotel Bandra
http://img23.imageshack.us/img23/4240/tajsearock.jpg

Location:
Mumbai, India
Description:
Taj Searock is a luxury hotel strategically located at a prime seaside in Bandra just opposite to the existing Taj lands hotel and close to the Mumbai’s iconic structure ‘Worli Bandra Sea Link’. The hotel is being designed by WATG of USA, with a 150 m high-rise hotel with most modern facilities, a high end convention centre, Pools and luxury lodging facilities. The traffic circulation and parking planning is a major challenge since the project site is likely to attract heavy traffic and consequently parking demand.

The responsibilities of Frischmann Prabhu as Traffic Consultant include Design of Parking Layout and Circulation System, Design of lift systems, providing advise on technology and vehicle management systems. The overall integration of proposed Taj Searock with the existing Taj Lands End across the public street by means of Skyways is another interesting aspect of the project. The Traffic Impact Assessment study due to the proposed development is also carried out in order to suggest likely improvements to the surrounding network for smooth and efficient circulation of traffic.

Ratan Tata announced (http://www.thehindubusinessline.com/companies/article2328321.ece) last week that they're aiming for a 2014 completion:
Mr Tata said that The Taj Sea Rock in Mumbai is likely to be completed by 2014 and the Taj Exotica that is coming up in Andaman Island is likely to be ready by 2013.

KuwarOnline

August 11th, 2011, 07:53 AM

So many updates I cant really keep pace with some many project and updating :cheers:

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

August 11th, 2011, 08:18 AM

Well here's another one Kuwar,

Ackruti Realms (http://www.skyscrapercity.com/showpost.php?p=76641733&postcount=5740) has a webpage of it's own now-> Clicky (http://www.ackruticity.com/Ackruti_Realms_overview.php)

It doesn't have anything new to offer except for this closeup rendering:

Click to view large
http://img42.imageshack.us/img42/5255/1308227436aminities6.jpg (http://img96.imageshack.us/img96/5255/1308227436aminities6.jpg)

...and that the architects are Woods Bagot who have the following on their website (http://www.woodsbagot.com/en/Pages/HughesRoad,Realms,Mumbai.aspx):

HUGHES ROAD, REALMS RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENT, MUMBAI, INDIA

http://img36.imageshack.us/img36/6826/realmsindiahero.jpg

The 270m tower will comprise over 80 luxury residences, boasting features such as double height living and terrace spaces, private pools and gyms, and grand master bedroom suites, all with uninterrupted views over the Arabian Sea.

This residential development will become a symbol of wealth, success and progress in the rapidly transforming landscape that makes up the city of Mumbai.

http://img823.imageshack.us/img823/9534/realmsindia2renderingcr.jpg

KuwarOnline

August 11th, 2011, 08:32 AM

^^ Another render
cc ackruticity.com
http://www.ackruticity.com/images/Ackruti_Realms/backgrounds/1308227681_realms_big_image1.jpg

India101

August 11th, 2011, 08:33 AM

Finally Ackruti has updated. Have been waiting for so long.

Jai

August 11th, 2011, 08:54 AM

The new Taj Searock's design by Wimberly Allison Tong & Goo has been selected by the Taj management

Weak.

They had prime real estate, perfect location for a truly signature structure, and they went with the utterly bland. :ohno:

r3dg33k

August 11th, 2011, 09:10 AM

Work on Bombay Dyeing's new towers in Wadala has begun. Tidbit from BD's annual shareholders meeting (http://www.moneycontrol.com/news/cnbc-tv18-comments/bombay-dyeing-shifts-focus-to-real-estate-retail_573229.html):

and from another source (http://www.indiainfoline.com/Markets/News/Bombay-Dyeing/3869353026):

Previously posted renders:

http://img840.imageshack.us/img840/9143/new1hq.jpg

http://img20.imageshack.us/img20/580/br1u0.jpghttp://img33.imageshack.us/img33/4154/br2bz.jpg

http://img703.imageshack.us/img703/2286/br30.jpghttp://img543.imageshack.us/img543/8651/401r.jpg

http://img843.imageshack.us/img843/8895/new11z.jpg

Now if Coolguyz can go down and check out the site that'll be awesome.
Any idea about the height of these towers ?

India101

August 11th, 2011, 10:18 AM

Weak.

They had prime real estate, perfect location for a truly signature structure, and they went with the utterly bland. :ohno:

I agree. I remember you posted a proposal by another architectural firm, that was much more iconic that this.

Cov Boy

August 11th, 2011, 01:54 PM

Excellent projects.

The new Taj Island Project look ok to me, the pics are too small to make a proper judgement.

What is with that Ferris Wheel in the background of the hotel renders?

THE REALMS RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENT is stunning!

MeMumbaikar

August 11th, 2011, 06:23 PM

my god that Wadala project render looks stunning

I have just given up checking most of the time in this thread. So many updates. How the hell do you guys keep track of whats what? I cant even remember more than 10 projects

bhargavsura

August 12th, 2011, 01:22 AM

Massive updates all this. Searock Hotel seems to be in the best location for viewing an awesome upcoming skyline. The skyline would be even better once the hotel is completed in 2014.

devendra1

August 12th, 2011, 10:29 PM

will the structure similar to London eye near taj land hotel be really built or is it still just proposed ?

deekshith

August 14th, 2011, 10:47 AM

http://img607.imageshack.us/img607/3913/centurymiilscenturytext.jpg

This is the satellite view of above site (marked as 1) in Dec. 2010. Can anyone tell which building (out of the 2 renders shown below) they are constructing in the site.

http://img11.imageshack.us/img11/2040/captureyf.jpg

http://img10.imageshack.us/img10/8272/centurymills.jpg

Worli | Textile Mills tower | 35 floors
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http://img177.imageshack.us/img177/9062/1dth9.jpg (http://img181.imageshack.us/img181/7691/1dex7.jpg)

http://img84.imageshack.us/img84/6040/1ele0.jpg (http://img181.imageshack.us/img181/801/1eog9.jpg)

India101

August 14th, 2011, 01:19 PM

That is not even the site of the Textile Mills tower, that is to the east of that site.

deekshith

August 14th, 2011, 02:07 PM

Then which building is coming up in site 1 ?

This one?
http://img10.imageshack.us/img10/8272/centurymills.jpg

bhargavsura

August 14th, 2011, 02:25 PM

I like the Worli Mills tower.

dunefreezer

August 14th, 2011, 07:54 PM

Man....I am really liking some of those abstract designs...Hope they are all built, we need as much development as possible to renew the look of Mumbai and other cities in India.

rockystone

August 14th, 2011, 09:03 PM

After RIL deal okay, BP to set up office in Mumbai

http://www.business-standard.com/india/news/after-ril-deal-okay-bp-to-setoffice-in-mumbai-/445860/

BS Reporter / Mumbai August 15, 2011, 0:11 IST
After its $7.2-billion deal with Reliance Industries, the UK-listed BP Plc has decided to set up an office here. “We will be setting up an office at the Bandra Kurla Complex. We are in the process of firming up other details,” said the company spokesperson.

After the deal, Sashi Mukundan will also hold the post of regional president, along with being country head, BP India. He moved here last month.

This February, RIL decided to sell 30 per cent stake in 23 of its oil and gas blocks to BP. On July 22, the Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs cleared the stake sale in 21 blocks.
The deal may go up to $20 bn in value, based on future performance payments and investment. According to the production-sharing contract, BP will have to furnish a bank guarantee and performance guarantee.

While the deal gives BP a chance to enter India’s exploration and production segment, it will give RIL access to BP’s expertise in deep-water drilling and address the technical issues at its Krishna-Godavari (KG) field’s D6 block.

The Dhirubhai-1 and 3 gas fields in the KG-D6 block have seen output fall to 38.4 million standard cubic metres per day. According to projections, the output should have risen to about 70 mscmd by now.

Following the deal, RIL’s holding in the blocks will come down to 60-70 per cent. Niko holds 10 per cent. Nineteen of the blocks are off the east coast and two in Assam and Gujarat.

RIL and BP are to also form a 50:50 joint venture for the sourcing and marketing of gas in India and creation of infrastructure for receiving, transporting and marketing.

RIL’s second-biggest discovery block is NEC-25, off the Orissa coast. It holds potential gas resources of 9.5 trillion cubic feet in the KG-D3 block. Hardy has 10 per cent stake in the block and Reliance 90 per cent. It has also made oil discoveries in a Cambay inland block

India101

August 15th, 2011, 02:14 AM

Then which building is coming up in site 1 ?

This one?
http://img10.imageshack.us/img10/8272/centurymills.jpg

I'm not sure if that is the tower. And if it is, I don't know if that is the official design.

August 15th, 2011, 04:22 AM

Then which building is coming up in site 1 ?

This one?
http://img10.imageshack.us/img10/8272/centurymills.jpg

Yes, that seems to be the one which is coming up there. It's also listed on a facade manufacturer's website with a similar design and same architect.

http://www.aluplexindia.com/projects/centurymillmumbai.php

CENTURY MILL, MUMBAI
Scope of Work: Unitised Structural Glazing
Status: On-going
Architect / Consultant: RSP Architects
http://img221.imageshack.us/img221/4514/centurymillmumbais.jpg

This article (http://www.constructionworld.in/News.aspx?nId=NnK3yaT0eljIvwFwF4rnCQ==&NewsType=Building-with-Technology-India-Sector) on construction world reveals it'll be a 50 storey steel structure.

Also, the unnamed building next to Century Bhavan (http://www.skyscrapercity.com/showpost.php?p=67636249&postcount=5142) that we've been wondering about has a name - Century International Tower. It's just 100 meters tall with 25 storeys.

Aluplex awarded Birla Group's Century International Tower (http://www.aluplexindia.com/mediaroom/pressrelease.php)

http://www.aluplexindia.com/images/mediaroom/pressrelease.jpg
ALUPLEX has now been awarded yet another prestigious project – The 100m high commercial tower behind Century Bhawan in Worli, to be called CENTURY INTERNATIONAL. The building has been designed by world-renowned Architect Hafeez Contractor, being developed by the Birla-owned Century Group. Century International has a faceted curved facade in an ellipsoidal shape with alternating green pocket spaces. ALUPLEX has opted to use its Unitised Curtain Wall System for this Project.

deekshith

August 15th, 2011, 05:20 AM

Thanks IU for confirming the building. At 50 floors it will easily reach 200m

deekshith

August 15th, 2011, 06:09 PM

Radisson hotel, Kanjurmarg (Aug 7th 2011)

Photo copyright: Jaswinder (https://picasaweb.google.com/Jaswinderpsingh/MumbaiVisit)
http://img689.imageshack.us/img689/6359/img00177201108080852.jpg

bombayism

August 15th, 2011, 06:12 PM

[QUOTE=deekshith;82904433]Radisson hotel, Andheri (Aug 7th 2011)

Good progress..This is located at Kanjurmarg not Andheri

deekshith

August 15th, 2011, 06:14 PM

Thank you bombayism

sixsigma1978

August 16th, 2011, 05:45 PM

Something coming up in Upper Worli - Glass facade et al!!! This update is from Oct 2010 though. Anything happening on this?
Lodha Supremus
Look beyond the iconic, all-glass façade of Lodha Supremus. Put aside, for a moment, the many advantages of its location. Absorb, instead, the thinking and design that forms the heart of this breakthrough development. And you’ll realize why, among all of Mumbai’s contemporary office complexes, Lodha Supremus stands alone.
http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1137/5113542700_9551b8523c_b.jpg
http://www.lodhagroup.com/supremus/images/largemap.jpg

India101

August 17th, 2011, 07:20 AM

Thats been u/c for a while now, check some of the pics in the Victoria (50fl) thread and you will see Lodha Supremus rising next to it.

sixsigma1978

August 17th, 2011, 03:28 PM

^^ Not able to make out this project in Victoria - can you link to the post in Victoria and where is victoria in the placement image?

MeMumbaikar

August 17th, 2011, 03:32 PM

lol you just have to love the location "upper worli"

deekshith

August 17th, 2011, 03:46 PM

^^ Not able to make out this project in Victoria - can you link to the post in Victoria and where is victoria in the placement image?

U/C building between palais royale and Victoria

http://img856.imageshack.us/img856/8339/vic1e.jpg

To the right of Victoria now (in the foreground)
http://img832.imageshack.us/img832/8408/prvic3.jpg

sixsigma1978

August 17th, 2011, 04:16 PM

Thanks Man!! This is a full glass facade tower - dunno how I missed it !! Will look striking alongside Palais Royale and Victoria!! Though it occured to me - if this is a FULL glass facade - it might end up highlighting Palais Royales Plainness all the more - by just being adjacent to it!!!

deekshith

August 18th, 2011, 10:06 AM

Lodha supremus render
Less than 20fl :ohno:

http://img204.imageshack.us/img204/5904/unledhdm.jpg

India101

August 18th, 2011, 10:54 AM

That is the Lodha Supremus at Lodha World Place, Parel.

But I think this one at Worli Naka is also below 20fl, the only thing close to a render we have -

http://img293.imageshack.us/img293/8335/lodhasupwn.jpg

deekshith

August 18th, 2011, 11:13 AM

2 buildings with same name.....

Coolguyz

August 18th, 2011, 12:02 PM

Add third one behind bellismio

India101

August 18th, 2011, 01:43 PM

Behind Bellissimo? Isn't that Lodha Excelus.

But don't forget Lodha Supremus at Thane and Kanjurmarg ;)

sixsigma1978

August 18th, 2011, 03:46 PM

2 buildings with same name.....

:nuts:

dunefreezer

August 18th, 2011, 11:09 PM

@Lodha Supremus being 20 floors...Thats sucks!!...Well I guess Its better than nothing.

August 19th, 2011, 12:33 AM

Ackruti's Tower Celeste project in Prabhadevi is heading towards the coffin

Siva may exit prime Mumbai property for Rs 1,000 cr (http://www.rediff.com/business/report/siva-group-may-exit-prime-mumbai-property-for-rs-1000-r/20110810.htm)

Serial entrepreneur C Sivasankaran (Siva) is looking at a valuation of Rs 1,000 crore to exit from the Hindoostan Mills property in Mumbai, said a person in the know.

Ackruti City, another stakeholder of the property, is also considering to sale its stake for a similar amount, the person said. Both Siva Group and Ackruti have equal stake in the property. The eight-acre defunct mill land near the Siddivinayak Temple in Prabhadevi area has a development potential of two million square feet.

In 2009, during the slowdown years for the realty sector, Siva Group had bought 66 per cent in the company that owns the land from DLF, the country's largest developer for Rs 310 crore, valuing the land at Rs 470 crore. Ackruti City and DLF jointly bought the land in 2007 for Rs 350 crore .
When contacted, spokespersons for both Ackruti City and the Siva Group said: “We do not comment on market speculations.”

The project is also not listed on Ackruti's revamped website so that's another indication.

This was the latest design:

http://img27.imageshack.us/img27/263/hmill.jpg