Yeah, it was Neptune mall I read about. LBS marg is now one big Mall corridor.

Yup, there 3 McDs and 3 KFCs on LBS while not one in South mumbai

^^ No KFC in South Mumbai ? Seriously ?
There is a lot of scope of development in the Eastern suburbs ( Central railway line) as there are a lot of vacant mill and factory land. The western suburbs on the other hand are too saturated.

SoBo is too expensive for retail developement. The consumer spending is not commensurate with the real estate costs. Given a choice, the developers will fill the whole place with residential buildings as it gives the highest IRR. Except for Phoenix, no developer is even thinking of a mall, though a lot of space is available in the vacated mill lands. Luxury retail may flourish , but land is not available at right places.

Western suburbs, though a retailer's dream with high aspirations and spending power, doesnt have land parcels for large malls or luxury malls. The malls are small but highly successful.Central suburbs have large parcels, but the market is not yet mature. It already has few huge malls. Any more addition will result in a Gurgaon/New Bombay scenario with huge vacancy. The area urgently needs better housing options. Except for Mulund and Chembur, housing options for middle to upper middle class are very less (which can be done only after the slums are vacated and rehabiitated)

ps: SoBo is better off without those junk food outlets. McD is there in some places in SoBo.

KFC has always been conservative in their expansion plans. They should atleast have one in Colaba area, the rentals are cheaper in the older buildings than in malls.

For Subway,its the opposite, more outlets in SoBo and western suburbs than in central.McDs are all over the city,same with pizza hut and dominos

^^ McDs have long back been on every galli nukkad on Mumbai. There are i beleive more than one in Borivali W. Though, I havent seen a KFC in the western suburbs yet. Maybe in Bandra, but I havent seen one yet.

^^ McDs have long back been on every galli nukkad on Mumbai. There are i beleive more than one in Borivali W. Though, I havent seen a KFC in the western suburbs yet. Maybe in Bandra, but I havent seen one yet.

There is one on Linking road(first one in the city), another recently open is in Andheri next to Shoppers stop

A new McD opened up outside Ghansoli station too. Smack in the middle of nowhere (sort of), but it still busy all the time.

I think the projects mentioned above must have been developed by now. To update, some of the new projects coming up in Mumbai are- Galaxy Shelter , Palm beach road, Navi Mumbai, Silver Springs - near panvel, Navi Mumbai, Silver Springs - near panvel, Navi Mumbai, etc.

hmm 99 acres

any inside info on India tower project?

KFC has always been conservative in their expansion plans. They should atleast have one in Colaba area, the rentals are cheaper in the older buildings than in malls.

For Subway,its the opposite, more outlets in SoBo and western suburbs than in central.McDs are all over the city,same with pizza hut and dominos

There are 13 KFC in Mumbai, The oldest is Bandra KFC.


http://www.kfc.co.in/StoreLocator.aspx

SoBo is too expensive for retail developement. The consumer spending is not commensurate with the real estate costs. Given a choice, the developers will fill the whole place with residential buildings as it gives the highest IRR. Except for Phoenix, no developer is even thinking of a mall, though a lot of space is available in the vacated mill lands. Luxury retail may flourish , but land is not available at right places.

Western suburbs, though a retailer's dream with high aspirations and spending power, doesnt have land parcels for large malls or luxury malls. The malls are small but highly successful.Central suburbs have large parcels, but the market is not yet mature. It already has few huge malls. Any more addition will result in a Gurgaon/New Bombay scenario with huge vacancy. The area urgently needs better housing options. Except for Mulund and Chembur, housing options for middle to upper middle class are very less (which can be done only after the slums are vacated and rehabiitated)

ps: SoBo is better off without those junk food outlets. McD is there in some places in SoBo.

Where will the homies in SoBo will go to eat/shop/spend? the lazy bums will not travel all the way to central/suburbs to eat a burger. It might eventually turn out to be like Manhattan where locals have their own tiny little shops/boutiques...

Hey guyz,wat was the project in Mulund in front of Nirmal? The skeleton is all of steel was left midway for a long time, well now its moving on,walls have come up. Simplex is the contractor

Its a 5-star hotels complex...Novotel is one of the hotels coming up...Dunno which others...some pics from some time back...
http://img545.imageshack.us/img545/8608/imag0201x.jpg


^^Thats the one, will try to get pics in a day or so..till that time if anybody can find the renders plz


Posted by Jai a couple of years ago:

http://img293.imageshack.us/img293/3528/3138ed6fs0.jpg

http://img293.imageshack.us/img293/1180/1139667rc2.jpg

^Ah yes, that "floating" building. Had completely forgot about it.

HEre you go,

http://img515.imageshack.us/img515/1548/20120125163845.jpg (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/515/20120125163845.jpg/)

http://img15.imageshack.us/img15/3699/20120125163859.jpg (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/15/20120125163859.jpg/)

http://img854.imageshack.us/img854/7587/20120125163928.jpg (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/854/20120125163928.jpg/)

Whoa dat hotel looks cool

Sanjay Puri designed project named Aqua, probably Worli considering the sea is infront.

http://img88.imageshack.us/img88/5223/screenshot20120108at855.png

http://img252.imageshack.us/img252/801/screenshot20120108at859.png

More images, plans etc (http://facesofdesign.com/image/aqua)

That crane is working on this project
Jan 21 2012.
Photo copyright: sachinjos (http://www.flickr.com/photos/sachinjos/6749881519/)

http://img842.imageshack.us/img842/8003/6749881519cee47e4699b.jpg

Posted by Jai a couple of years ago:

http://img293.imageshack.us/img293/3528/3138ed6fs0.jpg

http://img293.imageshack.us/img293/1180/1139667rc2.jpg

Those renders are from their website, but they seem more like the already existing Nirmal Lifestyle mall across the road. Nevertheless, considering the concept and the kind of hotels intended to be brought in this project, hope they have a much better looking design than the one portrayed here...

Where will the homies in SoBo will go to eat/shop/spend? the lazy bums will not travel all the way to central/suburbs to eat a burger. It might eventually turn out to be like Manhattan where locals have their own tiny little shops/boutiques...

Exactly, there are boutique shops and restaurants, which caters to the elite crowd.

Contrary to the perception of many, the median income level of houslehlds in island city is far lower than the western burbs. The elites will only be 5-10% of total population of 30 lakhs, while the vast majority is lower middle to middle class sitting on an expensive real estate. The upper middle class is pushed to the burbs.

The other dimension is aspiration. While an aspiring model in Lokhandwala or a KPO employee in Malad wouldnt mind spending 15 k for a pair of Diesel Jeans or 4k for cK Jeans respectively,Mukesh Ambani prefers Provogue shirt (as per some articlein ToI life). I know this is an extreme example, but generally western suburbs has higher discretionary spending. The elites in SoBo invest in real estate and stock markets.

Those renders are from their website, but they seem more like the already existing Nirmal Lifestyle mall across the road. Nevertheless, considering the concept and the kind of hotels intended to be brought in this project, hope they have a much better looking design than the one portrayed here...


what an ugly design !!!

bbb

28-01-2012
IB Finance Centers

http://img593.imageshack.us/img593/1034/20120128103345.jpg

Lodha Supremus - Lower Parel U/C
29-01-2012
The building is above ground with the tower crane in picture,

http://img542.imageshack.us/img542/2509/20120129143731.jpg

http://img717.imageshack.us/img717/2098/20120129143745.jpg

http://img192.imageshack.us/img192/493/20120129143756.jpg

http://img341.imageshack.us/img341/9316/20120129143825.jpg

29-01-2012
DLF Site
Cranes have been uninsalled. Only one left. Looks like they are demolishing the old structure.
http://img641.imageshack.us/img641/3379/20120129151012.jpg

Finally!! ^^ Thanks Savz, I was wondering how the site looks like now after DLF abandoned it.

Shot oasis,century international,ahuja today....will upload'em soon.

Oasis commercial tower alomost reaching ground...work in absolute full swing here. ahuja work in full swing too

Worli Century International
30-01-2012
Going up!!!

http://img690.imageshack.us/img690/5117/20120130171725.jpg

How come everyone is ignoring Namaste Tower? We haven't had an update in a long time. CG, Savz, any idea what's the current status?

http://www.mumbaimirror.com/index.aspx?page=article&sectid=2&contentid=20120129201201290225025259230d3f0



India (http://cms.mumbaimirror.com/ads.aspx?adid=4)’s first dedicated terminal for cruiseliners is all set to come up at Nhava hills, 60 km from Mumbai and next to India (http://cms.mumbaimirror.com/ads.aspx?adid=4)’s biggest container port at Nhava Sheva.

The Jawaharlal Nehru Port Trust (JNPT) has accepted the state government’s request to build the state-of-the-art terminal that can accommodate at least three large cruise ships at the scenic 10 sq km Nhava Hills, which will also house a plush five-star hotel and world-class Coast Guard berthing facilities.

The JNPT, which was already looking to develop Nhava for the extension of its cargo port facilities, has started preparing a detailed project report for the proposed terminal.

JNPT’s deputy chairperson N N Kumar said, “The new terminal will have a large five-star hotel in its complex. We are planning to start catamaran services to immediately transport tourists at the terminal to the Gateway of India (http://cms.mumbaimirror.com/ads.aspx?adid=4).”

The terminal’s proximity to the proposed Navi Mumbai International airport and Sewree-Nhava Transharbour link will make it one of best and busiest cruise terminals in the region.

Maharashtra Maritime Board has also been asked to explore the possibility of a Marina with a capacity for about 100 boats at Cuffe Parade. The costing of both projects are yet to be worked out.

“Maximum outbound tourism in the country is from Mumbai and a dedicated cruise terminal will be beneficial to the travel industry. The proposed site is very far, but the upcoming transharbour link will provide quick connectivity. Moreover, the terminal’s location also means heavy tourist flow both to and from Pune, Goa and Bangalore,’’ Jay Bhatia, chairman for the Travel Agents Association of India (http://cms.mumbaimirror.com/ads.aspx?adid=4), said.

In India (http://cms.mumbaimirror.com/ads.aspx?adid=4), Kumar said, cruiseliners do have docking facilities at Mumbai and Kochi. But both terminals are make-shift and lack even the most elementary facilities such as proper toilets.

At Mumbai, the passengers alight at an old building next to the Naval Dockyard, which is shabby at best. The Union government had approved developing the building into a dedicated cruise line terminal, but the Navy shot down the plan as it was coming in its operational area, an IAS officer said. In fact, another project of a marina at Apollo Bunder by Mumbai Port Trust (MbPT) ran aground for the same reason.

The crumbling port infrastructure and lack of space in the city prompted the state government to look outside the city and Nhava hills became a logical choice.

A fortnight ago, Chief Secretary Ratnakar Gaikwad conducted a meeting of senior state bureaucrats and decided to request JNPT for a cruise terminal at Nhava.

Till a decade ago, poor facilities and strict taxation regime was forcing cruiseliners to look to other South Asian countries, which cashed in on the opportunity.

“While the taxes have been eased a little, the facilities for passengers at MbPT’s terminal next to the Naval Dockyard are abysmal. So now we will have to look outside the city,” a senior official said.

How come everyone is ignoring Namaste Tower? We haven't had an update in a long time. CG, Savz, any idea what's the current status?

I was itching to say the same thing!!.

Ichi is now MeMumbaikar. :p

Ichi is now MeMumbaikar. :p

:lol:

:lol:

Kanjurmarg 67 acre master plan on the anvil
http://www.designmena.com/thoughts/mumbai-masterplan-project-handed-aedas

A 1.1 million m2 masterplanning project in Mumbai was picked up by Aedas, ahead of competition rivals HOK and Gensler.

The mixed-use 27 hectare scheme in Kanjur Marg will include homes, offices, restaurants and shops.

It aims to create a ‘walkable’ community between Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport and the planned Navi Mumbai International Airport.

A ‘green spine’ will be used to link urban spaces within the masterplan.


Render and site layout from here (http://www.architectsjournal.co.uk/news/daily-news/aedas-scoops-mumbai-masterplan/8622492.article):

http://img15.imageshack.us/img15/3205/87202552.jpg

http://img820.imageshack.us/img820/9985/93136261.jpg

http://img811.imageshack.us/img811/1987/22315868.jpg


Location (view on google maps (http://maps.google.com/maps?q=mumbai&ll=19.126903,72.935046&spn=0.006173,0.009645&hnear=Mumbai,+Maharashtra,+India&gl=us&t=h&z=17))
http://img9.imageshack.us/img9/256/78728194.jpg

Some towers will come across Seth Govindram Jolly marg as well.

Looks good! Nice find again IU...

Taken on 7th Jan 2012:
I kind of skipped this, but this site is the one v close / opposite to the Four Seasons II site entrance. Dont know what project it is for?

http://img848.imageshack.us/img848/1779/20120107145216.jpg

IU, DS need your intervention here!!!

That's one big footprint. I'm not quite sure who owns that land..maybe CG can help?

The site is wedged between Indiabulls' Worli land and the new Four Seasons tower
(view on google maps (http://maps.google.com/maps?q=mumbai&ll=18.996245,72.820969&spn=0.001545,0.002411&hnear=Mumbai,+Maharashtra,+India&gl=us&t=h&z=19))
http://img815.imageshack.us/img815/7411/55666194.jpg

Savz, if you see that pic all the rebars looks corroded...... the project must be on hold.

Savz, if you see that pic all the rebars looks corroded...... the project must be on hold.

Yup ur right DS.....v much on hold i guess.:)

Looks like one massive building was about to rise, but like DS said looks like it is currently on hold. The site is a mess.

btw, Savz can you get an update on the site behind Marathon Innova, Lower Parel? I think Marathon Icon is u/c there.

Looks like one massive building was about to rise, but like DS said looks like it is currently on hold. The site is a mess.

btw, Savz can you get an update on the site behind Marathon Innova, Lower Parel? I think Marathon Icon is u/c there.

Its very much under construction........ Already a crane is working in that site.

Inside the red circle/ellipse.
http://img685.imageshack.us/img685/1779/20120107145216.jpg (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/685/20120107145216.jpg/)

Render and site layout from here (http://www.architectsjournal.co.uk/news/daily-news/aedas-scoops-mumbai-masterplan/8622492.article):

Nice find. Some slightly larger renderings from here (http://www.urbanrealm.com/news/3199/Aedas_secure_giant_Mumbai_masterplan.html):
http://img39.imageshack.us/img39/1347/news3199.jpg

http://img862.imageshack.us/img862/304/newspic1662.jpg

Towering Rustomjee opposite inorbit, Malad

http://i.imgur.com/4b6ZE.jpg

Peninsula Corporate park

http://i41.tinypic.com/2qwezi1.jpg

Nice picture CG :D

Rustomjee Elanza look awesome .Thanks for updates !

Its very much under construction........ Already a crane is working in that site.

Inside the red circle/ellipse.
http://img685.imageshack.us/img685/1779/20120107145216.jpg (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/685/20120107145216.jpg/)

We just got a better view of Marathon Icon from Prawns pics from Palais Royale. Savz please get us a close up when your in town :) -

http://img685.imageshack.us/img685/5238/dsc04302fi.jpg

We just got a better view of Marathon Icon from Prawns pics from Palais Royale. Savz please get us a close up when your in town :) -

Thanks 101.

http://img163.imageshack.us/img163/4792/marathonicon.png

How tall do you think this is going to be? Looks tall and glassy.

Even if that is not the final design, comparing the building to the trees in that pic I guess it could be up to 30 floors tall.

Supreme Park, Powai
http://img195.imageshack.us/img195/610/ce7fe.jpg

FWIW, this was the design that Gensler submitted to Lodha for its scrapped Iconic tower in Wadala -

http://i41.tinypic.com/og4gl.png
-Source (http://www.ricsamericas.org/files/editor/file/News/Executive_Summary_FINAL2.pdf)

RIP :(

We just got a better view of Marathon Icon from Prawns pics from Palais Royale. Savz please get us a close up when your in town :) -


^^^^^^^^^^^^^^


Re: pic. above, why they don't build some tall buildings right there
and fill in the gaps in Bombay itself, like theees ones only from Bumbai with love, ynot :tiasd: .

Even if that is not the final design, comparing the building to the trees in that pic I guess it could be up to 30 floors tall.

Avg. tree height is about 50ft. Avg. floor height could be about 12ft?. This looks about 40 floors from the render.

FWIW, this was the design that Gensler submitted to Lodha for its scrapped Iconic tower in Wadala -
-Source (http://www.ricsamericas.org/files/editor/file/News/Executive_Summary_FINAL2.pdf)

Looks like it had a double facade design like the Shanghai Tower. But its good looking if not iconic. But I seriously couldn't believe they are going with smaller towers. But anyway, I hope the final product looks good (like in the masterplan).

Supreme Park, Powai
http://img195.imageshack.us/img195/610/ce7fe.jpg

Good one.

Looks like it had a double facade design like the Shanghai Tower. But its good looking if not iconic. But I seriously couldn't believe they are going with smaller towers. But anyway, I hope the final product looks good (like in the masterplan).

Small towers in Wadala are not that much small and its better than condition like Indiabulls or India tower project rises till 10 floors and then is put on hold because of clearance or any other problem I don't think 63 floors project have any problem as it was with ICONIC TOWER where aviation department screwed everything so just hope it rises fast

It wasn't really because of the aviation ministry. It was because of poor response for the project. I read it somewhere.

So I guess its not the Lodha's fault for scraping the iconic tower.

^^

Wadala: Ministry cap dwarfs iconic tower plan
http://www.expressindia.com/latest-news/wadala-ministry-cap-dwarfs-iconic-tower-plan/798754

New airport to cut iconic tower to size
http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2011-07-13/mumbai/29768292_1_iconic-tower-new-airport-tallest-building

Lodha Developers repays Deutsche Bank, cuts debt 25 pct (http://in.reuters.com/article/2012/02/09/lodha-deutsche-idINDEE8180FJ20120209)

(Reuters) - Lodha Developers has repaid a 16.4 billion rupee loan from Deutsche Bank (DBKGn.DE), the developer said on Thursday, helping it to reduce its debt by 25 percent.

The company said it paid Deutsche Bank 25.4 billion rupees, resulting in a gain of 9 billion Indian rupees for the bank, which had lent the money in the form of a convertible debenture issue at the end of 2007. Lodha, which reduced its debt to 30 billion rupees from 40 billion rupees as a result of the repayment, is now looking for opportunities to buy land with its surplus cash, Managing Director Abhisheck Lodha told Reuters.

Lodha, which will have sales of about 60 billion rupees this year, has surplus cash of 15 billion rupees that it plans to spend in the year starting on April 1. Lodha said his company had sold more than 50 percent of the apartments in its 117-storey World One tower, which will be the world's tallest residential building.

Apartments in the project, which is expected to be completed in 2015, start at $1.5 million and rise past $15 million.

^^

Wadala: Ministry cap dwarfs iconic tower plan
http://www.expressindia.com/latest-news/wadala-ministry-cap-dwarfs-iconic-tower-plan/798754

New airport to cut iconic tower to size
http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2011-07-13/mumbai/29768292_1_iconic-tower-new-airport-tallest-building

Yeah that was the initial problem. But it could've been settled. But the response was poor (source (http://www.hindustantimes.com/India-news/Mumbai/Green-nod-for-high-rise-realty-project-at-Wadala/Article1-734119.aspx)). Anyway that is what I heard and it made sense for canceling the project entirely. Whatever its pointless talking about that, Iconic tower is done for.

And I don't know when a new developer is gonna announce a monster tall (500 m to 800 m). Hoping for it.:colgate:

dunefreezer - do you mind backing up your claim with a source? We are a community here - not random individuals on a street shouting out baseless info as "facts" to passersby.

And can you please explain to everyone how the height issue could have been settled? TY.

even 23 marina had a poor response so what more than half of burj khalifa is unoccupied doesn't matter once builder starts he mostly completes it

You can't build even a build a 450m tower in Lower Parel without aviation issues, so no point in even thinking of 500 to 1000m tower in Wadala :|

Plus, a tower (like the one posted by IU) deserves a better location.

I wasn't saying "poor response" was the only reason why the project got scraped. All I was saying is that this would've been a better reason for canceling the iconic tower. I got this information below from the same "media" you people use to figure out why the project is cancelled. That is, the Aviation ministry turned it out. I agree it is a legitimate reason but what is the point of building something that has poor response. I never said the approval from the Aviation Ministry was not a concern. And about "settling" of the issues with aviation ministry, I just meant it could've been settled and not that it is highly possible to demand for a change in mind of the ministry. There can be renewed rules in the future that doesn't see the high rises in wadala a cause of concern for the airport. There can be better safety systems for the way these things work, so that the restrictions are loosened. I wasn't talking about now, but the future, that it is possible to settle the issue.

IU, here is your source and I never throw out baseless facts out there, its my fault that I didn't add a source to backup my claim, since I was using my phone which made it inconvenient for me to find this source that I read from a long time ago.

Source (http://www.hindustantimes.com/India-news/Mumbai/Green-nod-for-high-rise-realty-project-at-Wadala/Article1-734119.aspx)
August 17th, 2011
One of the biggest real estate projects in central Mumbai, Lodha Group's Green City at Wadala, has got a green nod from the state's apex environment panel. The project is spread across six acres and can create 4,408 new apartments. Last year, Lodha Group created a national record
after it brought this plot from Mumbai Metropolitan Region Development Authority (MMRDA) for Rs4,053 crore.

Now, construction on this plot, which envisages ten 63-storeyed residential towers and one commercial 47-storey tower, can finally take off.

The State Environment Impact Assessment Authority (SEIAA) has given a conditional clearance for this project to begin work up to 70m.

The developers will have to get clearance from the High Rise Committee of the civic body and a no objection certificate from the civil aviation ministry to construct further. The height of the proposed ten towers is 205.47m.

"The panel has given clearance for the project to start work up to 70m. To construct further, it will have to approach SEIAA again once it gets a go ahead from these two authorities," said a senior member of the panel, on condition of anonymity.

The panel granted clearance because the project had received a nod from the state expert appraisal committee -- panel of experts, which first scrutinises such projects -- and had complied with all the conditions laid down by this committee.

The project developer had sought for an environmental clearance admitting that it did not have no-objection certificate from civil aviation ministry, despite efforts made by it and MMRDA.

"The developer is losing an interest of Rs1 crore daily because it has already begun making payments to MMRDA. The High Rise Committee also does not consider an application unless it has environment clearance," noted the minutes of the SEIAA meeting, held on August 4 and 5.

The project being developed on part of the Wadala truck terminus land has a Floor Space Index (FSI) of nearly 20. MMRDA had earlier proposed an iconic commercial tower of 101 storeys on this plot but changed its plans after the project received a poor response.

The planning agency then allowed for multiple towers allowing 100% of residential usage.

This fetched it double the price than it expected through the Lodha bid. The plot is close to Eastern Expressway and a few meters away from the proposed monorail station and hence considered as a prime realty.

The entire Wadala truck terminus, spread across 46 hectares, has a FSI of four. All of this is being allowed to be utilised on this six-acre plot. The FSI allowed in the city is two.

As you see, Media puts out different reasons for the cancellation of the project. From what I see, this is just a better reason to start from the ground up with new designs, that is New Cuffe Parade.

And about proposals for tall towers surpassing 400 m. My opinion was optimistic and it can happen but for sure not now. There will be more demand sooner or later. And loosened aviation ministry rules in the wake of modernization in air travel..

And I agree india101. Nice buildings should be concentrated in the southern tip and along marine drive. Marine drive has such a view.

The bold part of the article is incorrect and misleading.

The "poor response" it is referring to is related to developers bidding for the project and not from the actual end users of the apartments. Out of the 14 developers who bought the bid documents only 4 submitted bids -> Lodha, Suntech, Indiabulls and Dosti.

The plans were still intact when the auction took place, so how could the MMRDA have "changed its plans after the project received a poor response" as the article suggests? Lodha won the bid, didn't it?

Only after Lodha took over the project did the project plan change due to the aviation cap. There has been no mention of a poor response by the end users of the apartments, as you believe.

You can't build even a build a 450m tower in Lower Parel without aviation issues, so no point in even thinking of 500 to 1000m tower in Wadala :|

Plus, a tower (like the one posted by IU) deserves a better location.

I say put all the "tall" towers in South Bombay, away from the aviation zone.

^^I agree. Like I said, the tall towers (if built) will have a dominating view in the southern tip and in Marine Drive. But getting land there is difficult, is it not? I think it's not even an option anymore?

@ IU, I guess I misunderstood from already misleading text.

So it was because of the disapproval of the aviation ministry the tower was canceled according to your source, since the news companies can't be relied on. That's the end of it.

^^
The decaying Nariman Point office buildings should be available within a decade for high end residential development. No point having a business district in the tip of the city. But, then the regulations have to be tweeked.

Nariman point would get an overwhelming response if residential skyscrapers are planned.

Rohan Lifescapes' new project in Kalachowki . This has been designed by MVRDV (http://www.mvrdv.nl) - a Dutch architecture firm that has many more unusual & grotesque projects under its belt.

East Bay - 56 storeys
http://img535.imageshack.us/img535/1387/projectbig4.jpg

The structural design has already been contracted to ADG Sumavi (http://www.adgs.in/projects4.htm) so the design ain't gonna majorly change.

and now, let the bitching begin..

I can begin. A ridiculously looking structure with bathroom tiles on the exterior. :puke:

Rohan Lifescapes' new project in Kalachowki . This has been designed by MVRDV (http://www.mvrdv.nl) - a Dutch architecture firm that has many more unusual & grotesque projects under its belt.


its the frigging dutch..they are always high....

^^
just hope that this is cancelled

Good Lord! Luckly it will be away from the main skyline.

it looks beautiful a true landmark...

it looks beautiful a true landmark...

Sulabh shauchalay :nuts:

Which building is this?

http://i40.tinypic.com/xm37sw.jpg

http://i41.tinypic.com/124bsax.jpg

Copyright Akash F Patil

Which building is this?



Thats the Radisson Blu Paza - Kanjurmarg. Its actually much bigger than what it seems in pics. Isnt it?

Thats the Radisson Blu Paza - Kanjurmarg. Its actually much bigger than what it seems in pics. Isnt it?

yes man

yes man

height of plinth level is not fixed in IS 456. so this designer has made height of plinth as 60 metres. And this building looks very heighted as compared to others :bash:

Rohan Lifescapes' new project in Kalachowki . This has been designed by MVRDV (http://www.mvrdv.nl) - a Dutch architecture firm that has many more unusual & grotesque projects under its belt.

East Bay - 56 storeys
http://img535.imageshack.us/img535/1387/projectbig4.jpg

The structural design has already been contracted to ADG Sumavi (http://www.adgs.in/projects4.htm) so the design ain't gonna majorly change.

and now, let the bitching begin..

What is everybody talking about? I think it would look absolutely fantastic

covered up by other buildings....

Orbit Plans To Raise Up To Rs 700Cr From PE Firms For Three Projects

Mumbai-based realty company Orbit Corporation is in talks to raise funds worth Rs 500-700 crore from private equity firms for its three residential projects, sources close to the development have told VCCircle. The company is also planning to bring in an international real estate developer to partner its luxury residential project.

According to the sources, the capital will be raised for the development of Kilachand property, Santacruz residential project and Napean Sea Road project at Darabsha Lane.

One of the sources said, “The company will start talking to PE funds and international developers for strategic tie-ups as it wants to reduce the size of investment in all these projects. In the past 8-9 months, the market was completely silent but with new regulations in place, things are set to improve.”

When contacted by VCCircle, the company spokesperson declined to comment.

Orbit is looking to sell its stake in the 121-year-old Kilachand property. Till now, the company has invested Rs 220 crore to acquire 50 per cent rights from Suresh and Chinubhai Kilachand, and it is now negotiating with other parties to buy out the rest of the stake. The total investment for the acquisition of the property could go up to Rs 500 crore.

The company is also in the process of acquiring the land for the Napean Sea Road residential project at Darabsha Lane, which is a 60,000 sq. ft. property.

Ram Shriya Yadav, CFO of Orbit Corp, said in a conference call on Friday, “In May-June, we may look for a strategic partner or partially exit the Santacruz project. We are also in the process of doing a fire sale where we will close transactions worth 20,000-25,000 sq. ft. in bulk.”

The company is also planning to close an acquisition at Kemps Corner before March-end. It is set to launch all the three projects during the first quarter of the next financial year.

Orbit has also done bulk sale and sold residential apartments for Rs 8,800 per sq. ft. in Andheri (Orbit Residency project). Earlier, the company was selling those apartments at Rs 10,500 per sq. ft. In the coming quarter, the company plans to undertake bulk sale at its Andheri and Lower Parel projects called Orbit Terraces for close to Rs 17,000-18,000 per sq

source (http://www.mumbaipropertyexchange.com/News/NewsDetail.aspx?id=2169)

2 new projects in conceptual stage:

Trinity (http://openbuildings.com/buildings/trinity-profile-5532), Worli - 3 towers (comm, resi, hotel) designed by Sanjay Puri architects

http://img94.imageshack.us/img94/6498/23366023.jpg

http://img703.imageshack.us/img703/5928/86932418.jpg

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http://img831.imageshack.us/img831/5619/25227554.jpg

http://img3.imageshack.us/img3/7223/68930656.jpg

Location:
http://img39.imageshack.us/img39/7866/4cb474b950e74852614243.jpg

(view on google maps (http://maps.google.com/maps?q=mumbai&ll=19.00841,72.819244&spn=0.002784,0.003449&hnear=Mumbai,+Maharashtra,+India&gl=us&t=h&z=18))
http://img33.imageshack.us/img33/9228/27822924.jpg

Read all about it here (http://openbuildings.com/buildings/trinity-profile-5532).


Seaside Terraces (http://openbuildings.com/buildings/seaside-terraces-profile-40429), Wadala (Kartak Rd) - 45 floors

http://img36.imageshack.us/img36/746/4night20view.jpg

http://img593.imageshack.us/img593/5462/1dayview.jpghttp://img715.imageshack.us/img715/1496/2dayview.jpg

Project writeup, elevation diagrams and larger renders can be found here (http://img33.imageshack.us/img33/9228/27822924.jpg)

First we had books piled vertically up against each other and then horizontally on top of another in Ambani's Antillia. Now, we have another building like that.

I guess to show how books can be organized, we now have building made out of shelves and bookcases. Nice.

Some more on Trinity posted by Jai in Jan 2011 -

Trinity, Worli [link to google maps (http://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&source=s_q&hl=en&geocode=&sll=37.0625,-95.677068&sspn=62.870523,135.263672&ie=UTF8&hq=&hnear=Mumbai,+Maharashtra,+India&t=h&ll=19.008659,72.819464&spn=0.009342,0.016512&z=17)]: 1 x 58 floors, 2 x ~45 floors [all three including 8 floor podium]

http://img109.imageshack.us/img109/1412/4cb474b0cfe0f627657959.jpg

Designed by Sanjay Puri Architects (http://www.openbuildings.com/buildings/trinity-profile-5532.html):

In one of the most densely populated cities of the world where open spaces are less than 1 % of the land area in the city ,this project creates an elevated ,pollution free ,vehicle free open space that constitutes 50% of its site area creating 1.80 acres of garden in the site of 3.65 acres.

In a city where the road area is less than 1% of the total land area with traffic congestion and a huge shortage of parking spaces, This project is planned as a self sufficient environment where working, living ,entertainment, retail and sporting activities are within 100 m of walking distance from each other , and it not only provides for sufficient car parking space for its users but also includes a large public parking area to eliminate the shortfall of the parking space in the entire neighborhood.

The linear site stretches for 208 m along one of the city’s arterial roads a few blocks away from the coastline that runs parallel to it.

The complex programme of the site involves the re-housing of 336 residential units that currently occupy the site in Ground+3 buildings. Planning had to be done in the manner that did not disturb the existing housing on the site while providing accommodation for them in the new development.

The central portion of the site is the only free space to start construction and therefore necessitated the location of the residential tower along the centre that would provide new apartments for the existing residents and create more residential spaces for new occupants.

A hotel and an office building, part of the mixed use programme are therefore located at either ends of the linear site while retail spaces are planned along the road frontage.

By proposing an 8 level car parking podium that provides public parking and parking for the complex the entire podium is elevated to a level from which the sea is visible, also making it pollution free.

The proposed built form is designed as a series of varied cuboids interweaves, creating open landscape terrace at the higher levels too in addition to a large landscaped garden at the podium thereby creating a total open area equivalent to that of the entire site.

Office spaces, residential spaces and hospitality spaces each have large open terrace areas generating built spaces that integrate with open spaces at various heights.

The fragmentation achieved by this rendition of built spaces creates individuality while scaling the built form down.

The horizontality achieved by the interspersed cuboids reduces the verticality of the building rendering it organic.

Along with numerous features to create sustainability, this project is designed as a benchmark for urban renewal where all types of spaces are designed with in the project to create a complete environment as a micro city within the city.

http://img820.imageshack.us/img820/4381/4cb474b531965828446824.jpg

http://img109.imageshack.us/img109/5027/4cb474b4157c3628476978.jpg

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http://img820.imageshack.us/img820/7866/4cb474b950e74852614243.jpg


Am I misunderstanding the description "24' high decks"? Typo? Does it really imply floor heights are 24 ft/7.3 m high (in which case the 8 + 52 floor tower would be at least 400 m tall???) It sure doesn't look it in the renderings. Assuming 3 m floor heights, the tower is still a respectable 180 m

-Jai

Just a heads-up to everyone. Google has updated its Mumbai maps to around Feb 2011

The above worli project, the builders name is put up outside the residential colony, i guess its a redevelopment project

Just a heads-up to everyone. Google has updated its Mumbai maps to around Feb 2011

You mean 2012?

You mean 2012?

I m unable to see updated imagery

got it just restarted google earth and came to know that it supports 3D whoa infact not good experience but still

Guys the updated imagery is only active in GOOGLE MAPS and not GOOGLE EARTH. I think it will take some time for them to update Google Earth.

You mean 2012?

Nope, IU is right, they updated it to Feb 2011. When they update it, they usually update it with an year old image. So lets say they update it again next year (2013) this time (Feb), they will use images taken around this first quarter (2012).


EDIT: Still hasn't gotten used to this year being 2012. ;)

Guys the updated imagery is only active in GOOGLE MAPS and not GOOGLE EARTH. I think it will take some time for them to update Google Earth.
yea thats where I was stuck


Nope, IU is right, they updated it to Feb 2011. When they update it, they usually update it with an year old image. So lets say they update it again next year (2012) this time (Feb), they will use images taken around this first quarter (2011).
oh yes and I thought it will be 2012

^^lol, Made a mistake in my example. Forgot we were already in 2012. Time goes fast. Hope constructions in Mumbai don't get delayed and meet their deadlines. So closer we are to 2015, the better.

^^lol, Made a mistake in my example. Forgot we were already in 2012. Time goes fast. Hope constructions in Mumbai don't get delayed and meet their deadlines. So closer we are to 2015, the better.

oh yeah and I didn't even notice that before posting reply
:nuts:

This is coming up on their Khatau Mill land that they bought 7 years ago. They're developing this in a JV with the Adani group.

Location (view on google maps (http://maps.google.com/maps?q=mumbai&ll=18.973852,72.830236&spn=0.01114,0.021973&hnear=Mumbai,+Maharashtra,+India&gl=us&t=h&z=16&vpsrc=6))

http://img200.imageshack.us/img200/6686/khatau.jpg

http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7039/6876806777_b21c194e27_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/63412407@N07/6876806777/)
Untitled (http://www.flickr.com/photos/63412407@N07/6876806777/) by swapbeck (http://www.flickr.com/people/63412407@N07/), on Flickr

It looks like they have demolished the site
is it marathon reality and adani group gonna start with their project???

^^ Adani seems to be bailing out.


Adanis exit realty, to put Mumbai sites on the block
Feb 10, 2012, 06.02AM IST TNN

AHMEDABAD: After making a grand foray into real estate and taking up several township projects, industrialist Gautam Adani's flagship company Adani Enterprises (AEL) has decided to exit the real estate sector and focus on its core infrastructure business - mainly ports and power.

The announcement surprised market watchers in Ahmedabad, Mumbai and Gurgaon, where the group has large land-holdings and ongoing projects, which are being executed by subsidiary Adani Infrastructure and Developers (AIDL) .

"The board of directors has approved the proposal. The move will infuse additional liquidity in the company. We would be able to focus on our core businesses," Devang Desai, executive director, AEL, said on Thursday. The AEL stock closed over 4% down at Rs 393 on the BSE on Thursday on the back of disappointing quarterly results.

The group's real estate interests first became evident in 2006, when it acquired development rights for 21 lakh sq feet from Housing Development and Infrastructure (HDIL) at Bandra Kurla Complex (BKC) in Mumbai in a Rs 2,000-crore deal, the biggest in the country then. Later, Adanis also acquired the Khatau Mills land in Mumbai.

"We may consider a total exit from the whole portfolio of our real estate projects, including Mumbai. It has a negligible share in our total revenues," said Desai. The company has nearly 40 million sq ft under various stages of development at different locations. "We are working out divestment model, either through complete change of guard or a mix of ownership," Desai added.

The company had also announced plans of an integrated township at Mundra in Kutch. The group had also made a foray into the Delhi-NCR region.

Source http://m.timesofindia.com/PDATOI/articleshow/11831589.cms

They aren't completely exiting -

"We may either sell it completely to a third party or go in for a joint venture or Adani Group may demerge and form a separate real estate company. We have kept all the options open as we want to categorically focus on our core businesses," executive director of Adani Enterprises and CFO of the group, Devang Desai had said while announcing the company's third quarter results on Thursday.

However, chairman of the Adani Group, Gautam Adani on Friday said that this announcement by the company "led to some confusion that the Adani Group is exiting the real estate business altogether, which is definitely not the case."

The Adani family led by Gautam Adani, the promoter of the Adani Group, is set to take over AIDPL and is committed towards a successful execution and completion of its current projects and its future growth plans, said Adani in a statement on Friday.

The Adani family will continue to invest in the real estate business like it has done in realty projects in Ahmedabad, Mumbai and Delhi. The family will now be responsible for future investments in the realty business considering it as one of the key business drivers. Adani Enterprises Ltd (AEL) will focus on its capital intensive core businesses of power, ports and coal mining.

-Source (http://www.dnaindia.com/money/report_adani-family-will-take-over-real-estate-business_1648784)

Guys the updated imagery is only active in GOOGLE MAPS and not GOOGLE EARTH. I think it will take some time for them to update Google Earth.

They are now up on Google Earth. btw, the images are from April 1 and not Feb.

That was an approximation. Around FEB, like IU said. I should've just wrote Q1 2011. lol. Nice they updated Earth now.

That was an approximation. Around FEB, like IU said. I should've just wrote Q1 2011. lol. Nice they updated Earth now.

It is Q2 :P

I know it was an approximation, I was just giving the exact date for anyone who wanted to know.

The exact date is March 31
http://i40.tinypic.com/svo2n8.jpg

No, April 1 -

http://i42.tinypic.com/23leej4.png

Mumbai random shots feb 16

Guys plz post the pics in relevant threads ...

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http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7194/6891473675_1ccab31310_b.jpg

Great updates, akash.

Digging up some of the "to be xxx" projects mentioned last year - anyone know if this has really started (or is this another one of those announcements officials make that never end up happening)

Mumbai to clean up Dhobi Ghat, to make it tourist-friendly
The iconic Dhobi Ghat in Mahalaxmi, a popular tourist spot for foreigners visiting Mumbai, will soon don a new look. While the civic administration has begun the revamp of the century-old washing and drying area spread over a 23-acre plot to provide better facilities for the launderers, the BMC is also planning to build a viewing gallery for tourists in the second phase of restoration.

An NOC was given to M/s Avarsekar and Sons Pvt Ltd in May 2010 for redevelopment of the approximately 10,000 sq ft area of the Dhobi Ghat , comprising washing and drying area .



High court clears decks for Dhobi Ghat redevelopment (http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2011-05-12/mumbai/29535736_1_dhobi-ghat-redevelopment-petition)

More info on this Omkar project -

Alta Monte, Malad West: 55 floors

http://img594.imageshack.us/img594/853/screenshot20110422at105.png

MPE

Also - If someone can get some info on this project. Looks like its a slum redevelopment project

http://i40.tinypic.com/2hsbzmv.jpg

Thanks for all the updates akash :cheers1:

looking good

great updated akash :)

Great pics Akash! Lower Parel is looking like a proper business area.

Glad to see the buildings take over the slums in the area. Hopefully in the next five years we will see more of the buildings and less if the slums.

Thanks all,sorry for poor quality pics :cheers:

Also - If someone can get some info on this project. Looks like its a slum redevelopment project

http://i40.tinypic.com/2hsbzmv.jpg

See this
http://www.skyscrapercity.com/showthread.php?t=1465255

Thanks all,sorry for poor quality pics :cheers:

The quality is fine, no worries :)


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A couple of new little but nifty projects -

Taraporewala Aquarium Redevelopment project, Marine Drive - this is right in front of the India tower site. Read all about it here (http://www.adb.org/documents/india-ppp/case-studies/india/case-study-taraporewala-aquarium.pdf)

The government had received 4 bids. This is the design by Colling-IPS architects (http://www.adb.org/documents/india-ppp/case-studies/india/case-study-taraporewala-aquarium.pdf) that EWDPL/Treasure Hospitality submitted:

http://img849.imageshack.us/img849/9597/57832382.jpg

http://img841.imageshack.us/img841/5782/85579531.jpg

http://img826.imageshack.us/img826/4731/72462834.jpg


Check the architect's website link for more. latest news on it:

Jul 31 2011: Panel to decide on bids, speed up Taraporewala aquarium renovation (http://www.indianexpress.com/news/panel-to-decide-on-bids-speed-up-taraporewa/824825/)
The government on Saturday said the committee, which was formed under the chairmanship of chief secretary to decide on the bids received for renovating the Taraporewala aquarium, will take a decision soon.

The government had received four bids in May 2009 to renovate the 60-year-old aquarium at an estimated cost of Rs 250 crore. The idea to redevelop the aquarium got a push in November last year. The renovation, which will take at least two years, will be conducted on a BOT basis.

Of the four bidders, two are joint ventures between Indian, Singporean and Malayasian companies and two are Australian companies.

“A committee has been formed under the chairmanship of chief secretary in June to decide on the bids. A speedy decision will be taken,” said Bhaskar Jadhav, Minister of State for Fisheries.

According to the plan, the renovated aquarium will be a fifth generation aquarium, like the one in Beijing and Singapore, housing close to 150 exotic species in addition to 50 Indian species. Some of the species expected to be displayed include the whale and the shark. The aquarium now has 55 species.

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Godrej One, Vikhroli - Godrej's new HQ designed by Pelli Clarke Pelli architects (http://pcparch.com/project/godrej-one)
Click to view large
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(http://img809.imageshack.us/img809/7049/79220451.jpg)

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(http://img205.imageshack.us/img205/7977/35038687.jpg)

http://img252.imageshack.us/img252/3044/70466924.jpg (http://img836.imageshack.us/img836/6564/30042528.jpg)


Google Earth imagery from last year shows the site under excavation, so this should be U/C right now - (view on google maps (http://maps.google.com/maps?q=vikhroli&ll=19.093725,72.92266&spn=0.001475,0.001725&hnear=Vikhroli+West,+Mumbai+Suburban,+Maharashtra,+India&gl=us&t=h&z=19)):
http://img88.imageshack.us/img88/9696/54353585.jpg



78 W. Expressway, Andheri (E) on the WEH - designed by SOM architects for V Raheja developers

Click to view large
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(http://img580.imageshack.us/img580/7066/43817986.jpg)
http://img256.imageshack.us/img256/1605/78678196.jpg
(http://img836.imageshack.us/img836/1046/34897918.jpg)
Sky garden
http://img688.imageshack.us/img688/2626/24512518.jpg
(http://img513.imageshack.us/img513/8647/71067311.jpg)
Location (view on google maps (http://maps.google.com/maps?q=mumbai&hl=en&ll=19.118102,72.855076&spn=0.001475,0.001725&sll=19.012082,72.820038&sspn=0.002952,0.003449&gl=us&hnear=Mumbai,+Maharashtra,+India&t=h&z=19)):
http://img853.imageshack.us/img853/6917/66507899.jpg

btw both Godrej One and 78W.Exp are designed to achieve LEED Platinum certification


New excavated site in Dadar for an unknown project
(view on google maps (http://maps.google.com/maps?q=mumbai&hl=en&ll=19.013852,72.835879&spn=0.001476,0.001725&sll=19.012082,72.820038&sspn=0.002952,0.003449&gl=us&hnear=Mumbai,+Maharashtra,+India&t=h&z=19))
http://img85.imageshack.us/img85/1581/99552613.jpg


..and finally, a new tower in Worli:

Shanti Regalia (http://omshantiuniversal.com/shanti_regaliya.html) - this is possibly the 70 storey tower that AA Estates (http://www.skyscrapercity.com/showpost.php?p=60904693&postcount=4621) (a subsidiary of RNA corp) is building.

http://img716.imageshack.us/img716/4520/91805402.jpg

Location (view on google maps (http://maps.google.com/maps?q=mumbai&hl=en&ll=19.011722,72.819968&spn=0.001476,0.001725&sll=19.012082,72.820038&sspn=0.002952,0.003449&gl=us&hnear=Mumbai,+Maharashtra,+India&t=h&z=19)):

http://img189.imageshack.us/img189/278/24670052.jpg
- those towers south of the site are presumably the rehab towers already u/c.

They're executing a number of slum rehab projects across the city so check out their list of projects (http://omshantiuniversal.com/upcoming.html) for descriptions and locations.

Thanks for the updates IU :cheers1:

The aquarium designs look nice and colourful. :D

78W is a rehab project.Currently they are building rehab towers

Fab updates as always IndiansUnite! Looking forward to seeing that Worli tower rise, will add to the density of the area.

I had meant to post these as well...

Like CG mentioned last year, a quarter of the Kohinoor Mills in Dadar has been knocked down for RA Associates' RA Residence project:

View on google maps (http://maps.google.com/maps?q=mumbai&ll=19.01442,72.846726&spn=0.002952,0.003449&hnear=Mumbai,+Maharashtra,+India&gl=us&t=h&z=18)
http://img99.imageshack.us/img99/3950/86449058.jpg


Render:
http://img257.imageshack.us/img257/3655/residenialraassociates.jpg

They proposed 2 towers of 45 floors (170m) to the SEAC and received environmental clearance in June last year, so work might have begun by now.


Also, KRaheja Corp received environmental clearance (http://ec.maharashtra.gov.in/files/kraheja36.pdf) for their Worli tower in July, so work might have begun on this as well?

Render:
http://img242.imageshack.us/img242/613/worli1ze9.jpghttp://img246.imageshack.us/img246/1507/worli2cz6.jpg
^hoping there will be a redesign

Location (view on google maps (http://maps.google.com/maps?q=mumbai&ll=19.008106,72.822356&spn=0.002952,0.003449&hnear=Mumbai,+Maharashtra,+India&gl=us&t=h&z=18)):
http://img69.imageshack.us/img69/4232/22168516.jpg

They proposed a height of 190 meters and got clearance for that.

Badiya IU, keep on good work.
Work on both the above projects has started. While on kohinoor mills they are doing soil testing,at worli project they are at advanced stage of excavation

Glad to hear the ground status. It'll be great if you can do the needful http://img7.imageshack.us/img7/5308/iconbiggrinv.gif 'cause there's only so much I can do.

They is so many consruction goin on the city and 30 storey buildings are becomin common especially in suburbs so until its somethin excitin , it gettin boring to click pics of each and every site.I hope u understand.

aiting for.something to happen on Namaste site but nothin happenin there

Yeah, I totally understand and there's no pressure on you (at least from me :) ) but these are significant developments >150 meters and >40 floors. Just want you to keep these sites in mind if you're ever close by and have time to take a snap or two.


There's another tower - Madhav Bhavan (50 floors) coming up opp. Kohinoor City in Lower Parel. This is the location (view on google maps (http://maps.google.com/maps?ll=19.002369,72.830488&spn=0.002952,0.003449&gl=us&t=h&z=18)):

http://img855.imageshack.us/img855/6748/55852768.jpg

BE Billimoria got the contract to construct it last year:
http://www.bebanco.com/ongoing-projects-residential.html#Madhav-Bhavan

Please keep this site in mind as well http://img252.imageshack.us/img252/9067/happyoq.gif

All this is music to my ears! The amount of new projects is staggering.

Thanks IU. Noted!!!!

Wow.Google Earth Imagery finally updated to April 2011.Almost all the constructions are now visible.

any one have any updates on Aquaria Grande Tower? Supposedly the balconies will have pools with glass pools..

It's a hoax. I saw it trending on reddit with this image (https://plus.google.com/photos/113117251731252114390/albums/5711044920316251537/5711044920622005202) that's doing the rounds.

None of the floor plans show a pool in the balcony
http://www.thewadhwagroup.com/res_aquaria_grande.html#floorPlan

thanks..i couldnt believe it when i saw the image.. the structural modifications needed to support such pools would be insane..

Skyscraper trio will come up in village parel from Byramjee Jeejeebhoy (Pvt.) Ltd.
Floor count: G+61
Height: 267m

Source: http://ec.maharashtra.gov.in/files/50MoM_SEAC.pdf

http://img269.imageshack.us/img269/6711/99353730.jpg (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/269/99353730.jpg/)
http://img850.imageshack.us/img850/435/48774960.jpg (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/850/48774960.jpg/)


Members of the SEAC convened a visit to the site on 7 Feb 2012 and according to them,
"The site has been cleared of all mill structures by demolition as per their agreement
with MCGM. There is no construction initiated on the site"

This is the site/location of the project.

http://img855.imageshack.us/img855/9426/capturexjk.jpg (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/855/capturexjk.jpg/)

The quality is fine, no worries :)



Thanks IU,

I don't feel like clicking pics or carrying a digicam when there is work pressure :ohno: , this time was in Mumbai for two days,4th time in 4 weeks :nuts: Please bare with the quality :)

BTW,I have few pics to prove that work is underway on that indiabulls sky project :) will post them now..

Can someone tell me what project this is? Encountered this on way to Bandra from lower parel,looked very different

http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7061/6923204433_9e39a458d2_b.jpg

http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7180/6923194783_ee6cee68e9_b.jpg

Can someone tell me what project this is? Encountered this on way to Bandra from lower parel,looked very different

New museum?

I do recognise this a render from a few years back.

^ It's the Bombay Arts Society designed by Sanjay Puri

http://www.worldarchitecturenews.com/index.php?fuseaction=wanappln.projectview&upload_id=1582

I don't feel like clicking pics or carrying a digicam when there is work pressure :ohno:

That's totally understandable man. Who'd want to look like a unprofessional touristy n00b in front of co-workers?

btw I've moved your Sky pics to the Sky thread.

:nuts: Please bare

lol

EHDD Architects are working on a new masterplan for Rivali Park in Borivali (http://www.rivalipark.com/Photos.aspx?QPCID=1). Recent post on their blog:

Tuesday, January 24, 2012
A Mumbai master plan (http://ehddarchitecture.blogspot.com/2012/01/mumbai-master-plan.html)

http://img189.imageshack.us/img189/640/cciworkshop3.jpg
The seven million square foot project sits on a 24-acre site in Mumbai

I recently returned from a trip to India, as a part of an EHDD team lead by Michel St Pierre (principal and director of urban design) along with Jennifer Devlin (EHDD India managing principal) and Dave Vogel, (associate principal). We were there to take part in an intensive, four-day design workshop with our client, a Mumbai-based developer who commissioned EHDD to create a new masterplan for a 24-acre site in a northern suburb of the city.

http://img641.imageshack.us/img641/7339/cciworkshop1.jpg
Michel St. Pierre leads a workshop with the client team and other consultant and stakeholder groups.

An initial masterplan was completed in 2009 with a mixed-use program that included four million square feet of housing, retail, office, and cultural uses. Recently, after construction on the first phase had begun, local authorities upzoned the area to incentivize greater development density in close proximity to a planned transit corridor and new station. Aiming to capitalize on the increased allowable density the client commissioned EHDD to redesign the original master plan to accommodate the increased development program, up to seven million square feet total.

Read on (http://ehddarchitecture.blogspot.com/2012/01/mumbai-master-plan.html)



Also, work has begun on Neptune's Evolution Business Park in Kurla. This is one of the three confirmed Foster + Partner projects in the city:

(view on google maps (http://maps.google.com/maps?q=mumbai&ll=19.086453,72.885645&spn=0.00295,0.003449&hnear=Mumbai,+Maharashtra,+India&gl=us&t=h&z=18))
http://img703.imageshack.us/img703/9742/34332359.jpg
-Man infra got the contract last year in June.

Render:
http://img826.imageshack.us/img826/435/neptune1v.jpg

more renders here (http://www.skyscrapercity.com/showpost.php?p=83187766&postcount=6258)

Man, Both projects look gorgeous.

Thanks for your updates Akash.

Anyway, looks like they removed a couple towers from Rivali Park, but none the less the few towers in the new design look much better than the previous -

http://img294.imageshack.us/img294/540/img1p.jpg

lol

oops...sorry :lol:

Can someone tell me what project this is? Encountered this on way to Bandra from lower parel,looked very different



Building for Bombay art society by Sanjay puri

^^Thanks :cheers:

Hope it is new
The Raddison Blu Rendering
Corner of LBS Marg and JVLR

http://www.hoteldesigns.net/library/1287356400/18_10_10_Radisson_Blu_Plaza_Hotel_Mumbai_Powai_lrg.jpg

Source: hoteldesign.net

^^ there's already a thread for that http://www.skyscrapercity.com/showthread.php?t=1445640

EHDD Architects are working on a new masterplan for Rivali Park in Borivali (http://www.rivalipark.com/Photos.aspx?QPCID=1). Recent post on their blog:




Their website says that Phase IA is sold out !!! Anyways, this is coming up on the CCI factory site. Knowing this place very well, I think this was long due.

http://img804.imageshack.us/img804/4738/fullscreencapture225201.png (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/804/fullscreencapture225201.png/)



Oh btw, Buyer beware, this is next to the Food corporation of India godowns. So expect a LOT of insects and pests in your living room :lol:. My uncle lives in the neighbouring plot, I know.

Guys: hv a tight schedule today, moreover i m leaving back this evening so looks v diff for me to get updates this time around. Prob il do that the next time.

It's alright Savz, no pressure. We can wait till next time :)

up , up n away....

Sahara hotel:
http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7200/6784371874_7ea8e2d953_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/bbalaji/6784371874/)
Hetel (http://www.flickr.com/photos/bbalaji/6784371874/) by Balaji.B (http://www.flickr.com/people/bbalaji/), on Flickr

^^and the transformation happenin outside

http://i42.tinypic.com/mbrdzl.jpg

http://i41.tinypic.com/2dt7ngl.jpg

up , up n away....

maximum

Not much progress on the cladding of the Sahara.

Nice pic of the interior though.

sahara star facade looks really ugly....but looks cool from inside

Many people cannot believe thats it's a 5-star hotel because of the way it looks. The contrast between the interior and exterior is massive.

Many people cannot believe thats it's a 5-star hotel because of the way it looks. The contrast between the interior and exterior is massive.

thats the sad condition of many buildings in India even for the residential towers....

Many people cannot believe thats it's a 5-star hotel because of the way it looks. The contrast between the interior and exterior is massive.

its a feeling everytime I visit Mumbai

How can you say the exterior is ugly when it is not even close to complete. The latest render can be seen in the pic from last year -

The new rendering of Sahara Star, and work is moved on quite a bit in the background
http://www.freeimagehosting.net/uploads/a913d23fae.jpg (http://www.freeimagehosting.net/)

Nirmal's project in mulund

http://i40.tinypic.com/rw51lf.jpg

http://i43.tinypic.com/23hkunm.jpg

How can you say the exterior is ugly when it is not even close to complete. The latest render can be seen in the pic from last year -

wtf I didnt knew it was still under construction......i saw this Hotel 4 years back from WEH and it looked exactly the same as 1st pic from CG and i didnt saw any construction activity around it....so i assumed it is already complete....

New tower designed by James Law for Parinee developers in Bandra. This is the project with the pools in the balconies and not aquaria grande as the word is spreading on the internet.

This project is in tendering stage right now for a civil contractor.

Bandra Ohm/Parinee Ism

http://img109.imageshack.us/img109/8961/17128480.jpg

Parinee Ism is a 140m tall residential tower in India, designed by world renowned architect James Law of James Law Cybertecture International. The design concept of the tower is inspired by the ripple effect generated by water droplets, which is also known as the capillary wave.

The image of the ripple emphasizes fluidity and this idea is reflected in the tower’s design. The outline of the tower demonstrates the fluidity and dynamic nature of the ripple. The outline and the ripple pattern can be conceived as an abstract representation of the symbol Ohm (Ω). The ripple effect usually generates a vortex-like space in the center. The tower design is trying to recapture the essence of this space by creating a large void in the middle along with a special designed clubhouse form. With approximately 30 storeys of residential units, Bandra Ohm aims to provide a luxurious living environment and experience to the residents.

http://img84.imageshack.us/img84/8706/25151589.jpg


more renders here (http://www.jameslawcybertecture.com/html5/?section=ProjectDetails&project_id=193&filter=.India)

^^^^ looks awesome :cheers:

wow.........

That is hott. Eggs are popular in the Bandra area :colgate:

The other renders suggest that it'll open up as well:

http://img708.imageshack.us/img708/7730/67144827.jpg

http://img819.imageshack.us/img819/1899/52474201.jpg

^^

coool

It should have been in Worly belt visible from bandstand. Would have been great addition to skyline

Watch this in 720p or 1080p.
Video taken on Feb 27th showing almost all the underconstruction buildings of worli..... including world one where its core is now almost 5-6 floors above GL !!!!.

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The other renders suggest that it'll open up as well:

http://img708.imageshack.us/img708/7730/67144827.jpg

http://img819.imageshack.us/img819/1899/52474201.jpg

Good place to commit suicide from :D

You are Kalki bhagwan, you should be the one saving lives. :)

I am pretty sure vegeterians will like these eggs. ;)

Redevelopment proposal by some unknown company for MIG Colony in Worli -

Rough floor count puts it at 67 floors

http://img696.imageshack.us/img696/7195/worlimigredevelopment.jpg
-Source (http://www.circleonestudios.com/#13)

Location (view on google maps (http://maps.google.com/maps?q=mumbai&ll=19.015926,72.820194&spn=0.002952,0.003449&hnear=Mumbai,+Maharashtra,+India&gl=us&t=h&z=18))
http://img10.imageshack.us/img10/340/19863062.jpg

Probably wont happen for a while considering how close it is to the naval base.

Yep, it's touch and go.

Depends on the tower's location and its proximity to the different 'sites' of the base.

There's a 22 storey building west of Trata but the Navy didn't raise any brouhaha with that. However they have a beef with Harsiddhi Heights, an 18 storey white building on the north side. That tower won't be seen on GE's next update.

Nice find IU. Rendered night view of the building.
Same source.
http://img138.imageshack.us/img138/682/elevation08.jpg (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/138/elevation08.jpg/)

I love the new egg resi building!

Isn't it too tall for Bandra?

Cov Boy - They've started scouting for a contractor to build it, so it seems to be fine. The exact location is unknown but it could be in the Bandstand area where the Taj's new tower has been cleared to rise to a similar height of 140 meters.

CG - I've moved your post to the BKC thread.

_____________

Burj Khalifa meets Vivarea in Sewri -

Recent design proposal by Mandviwala Qutub (http://www.mqa.in/) to an unknown developer. Click to view large:
http://img6.imageshack.us/img6/6637/1300789176highrise20at2.jpg (http://img826.imageshack.us/img826/4611/78819623.jpg)


And another proposal for Saibaba Nagar in Borivali:

http://img269.imageshack.us/img269/451/39876285.jpg

Burj Khalifa meets Vivarea in Sewri -

Recent design proposal by Mandviwala Qutub (http://www.mqa.in/) to an unknown developer. Click to view large:

lol. Nice design though.

Just noticed that after James Law's website's recent rejig, both Twisting Horizons (http://www.skyscrapercity.com/showthread.php?t=1290579) and Indra Tower (http://www.skyscrapercity.com/showthread.php?t=1431874) have a status update from 'Concept Design' to 'Tender Stage'.

http://img836.imageshack.us/img836/7898/93200096.jpg
-Clicky 1 (http://www.jameslawcybertecture.com/html5/project_pdf/Worli01.pdf),2 (http://www.jameslawcybertecture.com/html5/project_pdf/Indra%20Tower.pdf)


Wadhwa's other tower is still in the concept design stage

http://img706.imageshack.us/img706/9322/44725452.jpg
-Clicky (http://www.jameslawcybertecture.com/html5/project_pdf/Skyline%20Tower.pdf)

Wadhwa's portfolio already includes 3 James Law projects on which work is going on - Capital, C66 and Aquaria Grande. Given that, there's a pretty high chance the Indra and Skyline towers will materialize.

Nice find IU. Here are some new project by Rubberwala group.
Eon Tower -Jerbai wadia road
http://img7.imageshack.us/img7/6349/eona.jpg
http://img808.imageshack.us/img808/157/55541471.jpg
Feugo Tower - Shuklaji street
http://img96.imageshack.us/img96/9348/feugo.jpg
Signature Tower - Mazgaon
http://img819.imageshack.us/img819/2179/signaturetz.jpg
Almas Tower - Tardeo
http://img401.imageshack.us/img401/8550/almas.jpg
Agua Tower - Khetwadi
http://img21.imageshack.us/img21/6619/aguadt.jpg

Thanks IU & VIP. Any idea where MQA is coming up?Looks really tall, i suppose over 120 floors....

Incredible finds VIP. All of Rubberwala Group's designs are pretty good. Eon looks like Namaste Towers obese big sister :colgate: And Almas and Feugo Towers will be a great addition to the Tardeo cluster which hasn't seen as many talls compared to the Lower Parel/Worli cluster.

Here is a video showing the views of all their major projects -

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Savz - nope. All it says is Sewri.

VIP - F'in nice find there. Rubberwala seems like a small developer aiming to make it big. They just launched twitter (https://twitter.com/#!/RubberwalaGroup) and facebook (http://www.facebook.com/rubberwala) accounts.

Also have a new office in Agripada:
http://img52.imageshack.us/img52/5195/42923025082214499384924.jpg

http://img26.imageshack.us/img26/8619/40760525081915166081524.jpg


Rough floor counts:

Eon Tower -Jerbai wadia road, Parel : 65 floors

Location (view on google maps (http://maps.google.com/maps?ll=19.005763,72.84925&spn=0.001476,0.001725&t=h&z=19)):
http://img9.imageshack.us/img9/2348/42279050.jpg

Feugo Tower - Shuklaji street: 50 floors
- This seems to be in the middle of Kamathipura :tongue2:

Signature tower, Mazgaon: 2 x 70 floors

Almas tower, Tardeo: 53 floors

Agua Tower, Khetwadi: 40 floors

Great find VIP :cheers:

Good God, when it rains it really pours, eh? Great finds guys! Looks like 70 floors is the new 60 floors lol

I like Rubberwala's logo. Unlike most developer logos emblazoned on towers, its addition to the facade/spires is actually quite aesthetically pleasing. The fact that's it's an Indian motif is also nice, though they follow other developers with the ridiculous faux-Euro/Romance names for their projects.

I mean, seriously... 'fuego'? 'agua'? 'eon'? I'm sorry, but those are some stupid-ass freakin names.

IU,

Looks like James Law has really wooed over Indian developers. With the sheer amount of 'signature' or skyline-defining designs he's working on, he's going to leave as big a mark on the Mumbai skyline as Hafeez Contractor.... but in a good way!

I mean, seriously... 'fuego'? 'agua'? 'eon'? I'm sorry, but those are some stupid-ass freakin names.

+1

Another video of Worli U/C buildings by WildfilmsIndia.

-kKqAltLUoY

IU,

Looks like James Law has really wooed over Indian developers. With the sheer amount of 'signature' or skyline-defining designs he's working on, he's going to leave as big a mark on the Mumbai skyline as Hafeez Contractor.... but in a good way!

+1

^I'd take a James Law design over a HC design any day.

And thanks IU for the floor counts. Let's hope Rubberwala does make it big, they seem like an ambitious bunch that could deliver many more skyscrapers across the city.

From Reza Kabul's (http://www.architectrezakabul.com/) website. Taller tower looks at least 65 floors +.

Tirumala Upanishad, Goregaon West

http://img600.imageshack.us/img600/6324/screenshot20120304at110.png

Link (http://tnsolutions.limewebs.com/transcon/projects/goregaon.php)

From Reza Kabul's (http://www.architectrezakabul.com/) website. Taller tower looks at least 65 floors +.

Tirumala Upanishad, Goregaon West

Link (http://tnsolutions.limewebs.com/transcon/projects/goregaon.php)

Any idea about the height and floor count of their project in mulund?

^^
Its around 45 floors.
http://img717.imageshack.us/img717/3964/2766321orig.jpg (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/717/2766321orig.jpg/)

Nov 2011 updates from MPE.
http://img29.imageshack.us/img29/9199/4632oth29nov2011.jpg (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/29/4632oth29nov2011.jpg/)

nice updates guys...so many talls coming up.... acc to me the EON tower looks best of the lot....:cheers:

Good God, when it rains it really pours, eh? Great finds guys! Looks like 70 floors is the new 60 floors lol
.

U mean to say "Denewaala jab bhi deta, deta chappar phaad ke ...." :lol:

Are there really enough people loaded enough to buy all these flats, or is this one titanic building bubble?

Gosh, I hope not! Some really nice buildings there.

U mean to say "Denewaala jab bhi deta, deta chappar phaad ke ...." :lol:

deenchika dikna deenchika dikna diktana diktana dikna dikna

deenchika dikna deenchika dikna diktana diktana dikna dikna
:lol:

^^
:rofl:

The Saibaba Nagar project render is for a Jacob Circle (Saat Rasta) Project.




And another proposal for Saibaba Nagar in Borivali:

http://img269.imageshack.us/img269/451/39876285.jpg[/QUOTE]

^Where did you get this information from? Well Jacob Circle would be a much better spot than Borivali for towers like that tall.

Saw it at a developer's Sales pavilion in Dubai.

It wasn't DB Realty's was it?

No it was Lokhandwala Infra.

Thought it may have been a new design of DB's Orchid Views at Jacob Circle.

But anyway, Lokhandwala Infra website so far has no metion of any future projects except "Lokhandwala Sky Heights" which is in Worli.

New residential project being planned by the Anchor group at Parel called Aalaya.
http://img542.imageshack.us/img542/8277/39705930.jpg


http://img29.imageshack.us/img29/4056/14272051.jpg

Renders at-
http://www.studioc.in/projects.html

No it was Lokhandwala Infra.

Looks like a slum rehab project gone wrong.

Aug 10 2011: Lokhandwala embroiled in realty soup
http://www.dnaindia.com/mumbai/report_lokhandwala-embroiled-in-realty-soup_1574383

Sept 6 2011: Crime branch to probe SRA project 'irregularities'
http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2011-09-06/mumbai/30118665_1_sra-slum-rehabilitation-authority-dwellers

Oct 7 2011: Forgery case filed against construction company
http://www.hindustantimes.com/India-news/Mumbai/Forgery-case-filed-against-construction-company/Article1-754429.aspx

Couldn't find anything new on it. Since they're already marketing it in Dubai, maybe they got out of it.

New residential project being planned by the Anchor group at Parel called Aalaya.
http://img542.imageshack.us/img542/8277/39705930.jpg
http://img29.imageshack.us/img29/4056/14272051.jpg

Renders at-
http://www.studioc.in/projects.html

Goodness, some of the buildings coming up these days -

http://img849.imageshack.us/img849/3322/35973588.jpg

Its still on the planning stage, will be launched by Diwali. They will mostly come out with a launch along the lines of what they did for Minerva. Have heard they are planning to have it as a 50 floor structure.

Only concern will be Authur Road Jail NOC.

Did Shreepati get a NOC for Shreepati Estates? That's right next to the jail as well. Website says it'll commence shortly.

What about the monorail? That's supposed to pass by the jail as well.

-EDIT-
nevermind about the monorail, found this

http://www.mid-day.com/news/2012/feb/260212-No-view-of-the-Arthur-Road-Jail-for-monorail-commuters.htm

New residential project being planned by the Anchor group at Parel called Aalaya.

Renders at-
http://www.studioc.in/projects.html

Aalaya could possibly start contruction soon judging from Satellite images.

Studio C (http://www.studioc.in/completed_projects_list.html) is also working on another tower for a subsidiary of Anchor Group, which will be 53 floors. It is still currently in design stage -

http://img560.imageshack.us/img560/4585/towerv.png

New project from kamla landmarc (http://www.kamlalandmarc.com/#/PROJECTS/81)..... Atlantis, Mulund: ~53floors.

http://img851.imageshack.us/img851/5793/86331473.jpg (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/851/86331473.jpg/)

http://img208.imageshack.us/img208/8346/36488587.jpg (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/208/36488587.jpg/)


Location:
http://img196.imageshack.us/img196/8391/capturewit.jpg (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/196/capturewit.jpg/)

New Project by Rohan Lifescapes at Prabhadevi
http://img62.imageshack.us/img62/6962/35401807.gif
http://img94.imageshack.us/img94/6555/24603849.jpg
http://img585.imageshack.us/img585/4323/45666472.gif
http://img259.imageshack.us/img259/8965/62457557.jpg

Not sure about this one.

Skyscrapers to rise more easily
source (http://www.mid-day.com/news/2012/mar/070312-mumbai-Skyscrapers-to-rise-more-easily.htm)
BMC commissioner simplifies process of getting NoCs from civic agency for high-rises, announces annulment of High Rise Committee

With little room for horizontal growth, Mumbai's aspirations to touch the sky got a boost on Tuesday, when BMC commissioner Subodh Kumar disencumbered the process of developing tall buildings in the city by announcing that the High Rise Committee of the civic agency will no longer exist. Instead, buildings beyond 40 floors (121m) would have to be designed by structural engineers of international repute.



Building bridges? BMC commissioner Subodh Kumar being greeted
by PEATA president Pravin Kanekar at the seminar yesterday, where
Kumar tried to address a number of concerns of developers regarding
the new DCRs

Addressing a seminar on 'Impact of DCR modifications on development', organised by Practicing Engineers, Architects, and Town Planners Association (PEATA) at Bandra yesterday, Subodh Kumar announced that the high-rises' proposals need to be backed by the latest fire-fighting equipment of international standards, such as fire sprinklers and evacuation devices.

Strongly advocating the need for new Development Control Rules (DCRs), Kumar said, "We do not want any manipulation from anyone. What we want is civilised work. Any change carried out by BMC is not directed against anyone. It is to create a level playing field for the entire construction industry."

Clearing some of the doubts raised by office-bearers of PEATA, the commissioner said instead of seeking clarifications, architects must be fully aware of the proposals they submit for BMC's clearance. "When you know the plot size, permissible Floor Space Index (FSI) and the extra FSI required as per the existing rules, why are doubts being raised?" he asked, adding that the corporation would offer sanction for a proposal within 60 days of its submission.

"You don't have to chase departments for the No-objection Certificates (NoC) required. Instead, departments within BMC will send their NoCs to the building proposal department," said Kumar.

Teething troubles?
In his speech, president of PEATA Pravin Kanekar complained against the DCRs, saying no appreciable results were coming in, as something seems to be amiss. "Files of proposals are not being forwarded for the Municipal Commissioner's approval. Let the files reach him at least," he urged, in the presence of AG Shrotri, director, engineering services and proposals (ES & P), and SY Ghate, chief engineer, development plan (DP), both from BMC.

Kanekar also reminded the top corporation officials, quoting a line from a recent blockbuster, saying: "Success story begins with implementation, implementation and implementation." Terming Subodh Kumar a transparent and honest officer, ace developer Kishor Avarsekar feared property prices would go up with the modified DCRs. Most developers have already been labelled defaulters and are not able to attract funding from financial institutions, he claimed.

Avarsekar advocated in favour of the current prices in the real estate sector, saying developers have to pay a number of state and central taxes apart from protection money.

Hope all this is true.

Not sure about this one.

Looks like the shorter one is a woman grinding!!!

Skyscrapers to rise more easily
source (http://www.mid-day.com/news/2012/mar/070312-mumbai-Skyscrapers-to-rise-more-easily.htm)


Hope all this is true.


^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^

" Terming Subodh Kumar a transparent and honest officer ... " :banana: !


Let's keep him that way !

Skyscrapers to rise more easily
Avarsekar advocated in favour of the current prices in the real estate sector, saying developers have to pay a number of state and central taxes apart from protection money.
source (http://www.mid-day.com/news/2012/mar/070312-mumbai-Skyscrapers-to-rise-more-easily.htm)



Hope all this is true.

Did he actually say that in a public forum?

Looks like the shorter one is a woman grinding!!!

^^^^^^^^^^^^

Technically speaking, :hehe: mumbai grinders grind you to the ground!

Piramal Realty is the highest bidder for the HUL plot in Worli (http://www.skyscrapercity.com/showpost.php?p=84715374&postcount=6606)

Piramal Realty frontrunner to buy HUL's Gulita (http://business-standard.com/india/news/piramal-realty-frontrunner-to-buy-huls-gulita/467268/)
By quoting Rs 410 crore for the one-acre property, it has outbid the other two finalists in the fray. The two other entities, led by Anil Ambani and Gautam Adani, are believed to have quoted between Rs 350 crore and Rs 400 crore, said a person with knowledge of sale talks.

Did he actually say that in a public forum?

Yes he did :) and the entire audience of around 900 guests were initially stunned but then later on burst into a impromptu applause..

guys does anyone have any updates about the hotel taj searock?

Update from MPE.

Nirvana, Borivali West: 61 flrs and 250m tall (tallest of the 3)

http://img820.imageshack.us/img820/3853/capturevix.jpg

Mar 1 2012.
http://img651.imageshack.us/img651/4619/4716oth3rdmarch2012.jpg (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/651/4716oth3rdmarch2012.jpg/)

maximum

:)



In that borivali pic. how come the vipassana pagoda has sprouted a zillion stupas?

:)



In that borivali pic. how come the vipassana pagoda has sprouted a zillion stupas?

point to be noted :lol:

Hair trimmer anyone?

:)

In that borivali pic. how come the vipassana pagoda has sprouted a zillion stupas?

its not a pic but a render. and they have cut/pasted shwedagon pagoda from bangkok in the back.

its not a pic but a render. and they have cut/pasted shwedagon pagoda from bangkok in the back.

yeh thats what i thought.
but brothaman, thought you might wanna know, shwedagon is in rangoon :-)

yeh thats what i thought.
but brothaman, thought you might wanna know, shwedagon is in rangoon :-)

i stand corrected. though i think it is shwedagon.

Hair trimmer anyone?

yeah looks same

Nose hair trimmer and other is .... all the other hair trimmer..

Hi guys! "Sky One India" my new infra company!

http://sky1in.in (http://sky1in.in)

Hi guys! "Sky One India" my new infra company!

http://sky1in.in (http://sky1in.in)

that is one awesome background pic for the website....:cheers:

that is one awesome background pic for the website....:cheers:

Thank you Mohit! :)

that is one awesome background pic for the website....:cheers:

^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^

I second that!

The pic. awesome :-! indeed, thanks for being original; in a sea of copy-catters originality adds an extra boost of marketing oomp to your site. Give (c) credit to the photog and you'll come across as classy as well. Well done!

i stand corrected. though i think it is shwedagon.

yep

please give some updates about raheja platinum

Another video of Worli U/C buildings by WildfilmsIndia.

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What an incredible development!




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State govt nod for 2 parking FSI projects

Bldrs To Fork Out 150cr For Construction - Nauzer K Bharucha TNN

Mumbai: The state government has cleared two public parking projects in Mulund and Worli under its parking floor space index (FSI) policy and will earn nearly Rs 150 crore as premium from builders developing them.

The policy stipulates that a developer who builds a public parking lot on a part of his land and surrenders it free of cost to the BMC, will receive additional construction rights as compensation on the remaining portion.

Allegations of graft were levelled at the policy, which was introduced in 2008, forcing chief minister Prithviraj Chavan to scrap it in 2011. New guidelines formulated by BMC chief Subodh Kumar levied a premium on builders opting for the scheme. Last month, the state government sanctioned Runwal Group’s proposal to build a parking lot spread over one million sq ft in Mulund. The land is part of a 20-acre plot where the builder is setting up a residential complex. The amenity will have ground and two underground basements. As compensation Runwal will receive an FSI of 3 for constructing the facility free of cost for the civic body. The builder will also pay a premium of Rs 40 crore, which will be shared equally by the state government and the BMC.

“The parking lot will have a separate entry and exit from the residential complex,” said group director Subodh Runwal.

The state government and the BMC will earn Rs 108 crore as premium from developer K Raheja Corp, whose plan was cleared sometime ago. Raheja will build the public amenity on a portion of its two-acre property in Worli. Late last year, the BMC withdrew the initial permission to 10 of the 15 developers and asked them to submit their proposals under the amended policy framed by Kumar.

The new policy devalued the price of their lands by 30% to 40% because these developers were entitled tohefty building concessions under the original policy. The original policy allowed developers to build public parking towers as high as 15 to 20 storeys. In return,the builder received a bonanza in the form of additional FSI.

Using the extra FSI, some builders who benefited, announced plans to build luxury skyscrapers. Activists slammed the policy saying it would benefit builders under the guise of providing public parking.
On The Cards

• Runwal Group’s proposal to build a parking lot for 1,700 vehicles in Mulund

• K Raheja Corp’s parking lot for 800 vehicles in Worli

source (http://www.mumbaipropertyexchange.com/News/NewsDetail.aspx?id=2232)

Rupji Constructions upcoming project
Rupji Arena in Lower parel
http://farm7.staticflickr.com/6055/6856274220_0d36797a3e.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/63412407@N07/6856274220/)
Rupji Arena (http://www.flickr.com/photos/63412407@N07/6856274220/) by swapbeck (http://www.flickr.com/people/63412407@N07/), on Flickr
Rupji Dreams in Parel
http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7189/7002388763_6a3bfacb2b_z.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/63412407@N07/7002388763/)
rupji-dreams (http://www.flickr.com/photos/63412407@N07/7002388763/) by swapbeck (http://www.flickr.com/people/63412407@N07/), on Flickr

^^ A bit too much on the eye

Google Earth's latest update shows that they've cleared out the slums for the Eon tower in Parel:

http://img824.imageshack.us/img824/7094/95089339.jpg


Render:

Here are some new project by Rubberwala group.
Eon Tower -Jerbai wadia road, Parel
http://img856.imageshack.us/img856/157/55541471.jpg


Rough floor count:

Eon Tower -Jerbai wadia road, Parel : 65 floors

Location (view on google maps (http://maps.google.com/maps?ll=19.005763,72.84925&spn=0.001476,0.001725&t=h&z=19)):
http://img9.imageshack.us/img9/2348/42279050.jpg

so we set create a thread for this one ^^^^

^^ not until site prep photos are posted.

Looks like a large number of slums have been cleared just south of Eon - and another project U/C (highlighted in Green). Is this a project we're tracking?

http://i43.tinypic.com/30hofaf.jpg

^Those could posssibly be just rehab towers for the former slum dwellers.