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u/c in Mahalaxmi by KRaheja Corp, these triplets will make a mark on the rising Mahalaxmi skyline. The project consists of 3 towers each having 41 residential floors and 4 floors for other uses (parking,lobby).

Nearby u/c biggies include Lodha Bellissimo (55fl), Planet Godrej (51fl), Orchid Turf View (50fl), Orchid Heights (2x55fl) and Turf commercial tower (58fl).


Link to Vivarea's page on KRaheja Corp's website (http://www.krahejacorp.com/mahalaxmi-mumbai.html)


Renders:
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February 3
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Its getting denser and denser....

:cheers:

Its getting denser and denser....

:cheers:

and its Happening QUICK too:banana::banana::banana:

when is construction expected to finish?

^by 2011
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Here's some info on a proposed 4th tower (commercial) that'll come up in the same compound from a Dec 2007 press release (http://www.reuters.com/article/pressRelease/idUS67033+05-Dec-2007+RNS20071205)


Vivarea, Mumbai

This premium residential development in central Mumbai was planned to involve development of a total area of around 1.1 million sq ft constituting over 400 residential apartments in four towers, of which Genext's saleable area is approximately 0.75 million sq. ft.

The aggregate area for development is now estimated to increase to approximately 1.5 million sq. ft. of which Genext's saleable area will be is approximately 0.86 million sq. ft., a 15% increase over the previous saleable area. Further, one of the residential towers is being considered for conversion into commercial use and there have been significant upgrades to the project's structure (such as an increase in floor height and construction of a podium) and amenities with the object of obtaining higher sale values.

These changes to the project designs and plans mean that project completion is now expected to be extended by a quarter. However these changes are also expected to considerably enhance the returns Ishaan will receive from its investment in the Vivarea project.

Pre-launch sales of the apartments began at the end October 2007 and has evidenced strong demand. Sub-structure work is now in progress in the three residential towers.

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Sun

thanks. these will fill up the empty skyline area in no time. for some reason, from renderings these triplet towers look taller than 45-fls like in the proximity of 52-55 fls.

These things are coming up fast.

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Very good photo!

Whats all those cranes to the left of the pic?

^^Yeah looks pretty big. Is that glassy building Essar? BTW Great updates IU.

Yup! That blue glass tower is Essar building.

It one of the best glass buildings in Mumbai but shame it was not bigger as it is not getting dwarfed by its neighbours!

Planet Godrej is coming along well and certainly stands out. Cant help think its a large wall as well lol.

Looks like around 16 floors are up quickly.

I hope some more buildings come around that space. Will be spectacular to watch a wonderful skyline from the train.

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These towers are shooting up!

Great pics.

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July 25
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thanks dude amazing.

Absolutely loving them.

Great. These are rising at an amazing speed.

Vivarea now has an official website --> http://vivarea.com/

some renders from their e-brochure:

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good ones. has enough glass for a change.

cool.. kinda look like PRABHADEVI | Sheth Beaumonde except the crown.

Damn. They took the spires away.

Like the glassy combination along with white color.

Nice clean shape. Great job.

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Thats gonna have a neat cluster of towers. Neat pics... thanks for posting.

Yeah it certainly will. We need the Orchid Views too to make it look awesomely brilliant.

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rising at a good rate. good for mumbai

The K Raheja group has some mighty decent projects U/C and/or proposed.. Raheja Platinum, Metroplex, Solaris.. All beautiful :)

Good going.

Clean and crisp. The white + glass does look good.

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Wow!

These are rising fast, thanks for the pics.

took these quick shots while driving on KRK marg in early Jan -

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Those are rising quickly...

Shaping up nicely! And the location is amazing, right next to Mahalaxmi Station.

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I remember the time when Kalpataru Heights and Belvedere Court were the only two buildings in the skyline. Soon there gonna be hidden.

Yup. I really like the Belvedere Court building. It's a nice sight whenever you pass through that. I used to think that was probably the thinnest building in Bombay. But the Vivarea is rising up pretty quickly.

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Boss, any idea how many floors have been up so far?

^ They've constructed around 35 floors (discounting the podium) in the left/fastest growing tower. So there are still about 4-6 more floors to go.

The gap between Lodha & Godrej will soon be filled by something

^^
Hopefully once the Jacob Circle's Orchid Heights come up.

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Great pics! These look very dramatic.

Another set of triplets for Mumbai.

MAK Kotwal Realty, a prop dealer has the following message on Google Buzz:

Raheja Vivarea to come up with a fourth tower.

This tower will most probably be resi given the current environment.

Yes, the fourth tower in Vivarea is a residential tower. They are also coming up with a commercial tower there.
Vivarea is mumbai's first LEED certified project. It boasts of the best amenities the city has seen in any residential project.

Yes, the fourth tower in Vivarea is a residential tower. They are also coming up with a commercial tower there.
Vivarea is mumbai's first LEED certified project. It boasts of the best amenities the city has seen in any residential project.

http://www.google.com/search?q=mumbai%27s+first+LEED&ie=utf-8&oe=utf-8&aq=t&rls=org.mozilla:en-GB:official&client=firefox-a

February 11
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I don't know if 4 of them is gonna look too good.

On the 21st of February...

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Wow, getting taller and taller.

glazing work has begun on the central tower. It's also visible in mpe's and kb's pics.

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^^ Wow!!! Look at how they overshadow Kalpataru Heights. This has got to be over 190m (remember that Kalpataru Heights itself is 40 floors and 145m tall).

are they actually only 45 floors? Because, I think I counted 46 floors for the leftmost building.

I don't think you count the ground floor for an Indian building. So that is why it is 46 floors.

I don't think you count the ground floor for an Indian building. So that is why it is 46 floors.
yes we dont count ground floor.

are they actually only 45 floors? Because, I think I counted 46 floors for the leftmost building.

They should each consist of 45 floors but the more the merrier. There exists some confusion amongst the different companies involved in the construction as well -

Punit Group, Vivarea's logistics management firm puts the # of floors at 44
2 podium + stilt + 42 storeys Clicky (http://punitgroup.com/ongoing_projects.html)

Sterling, Vivarea's engineering consultancy firm puts it at 45 floors
Hindoostan Mills Towers - 45 Floors Clicky (http://www.sterlingengg.com/HighRise.htm)

MumbaiPropExchange, a prop dealer puts the # of resi floors at 41

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great pics dude.......reaaly xcited about this.......

Cheers to cncity for the pics

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^^ IU

love your updates. these ones hasnt even topped off & cladding has started. Bombay is in a real hurry. me likey likey. :cheers:

Its a good idea. First they were constructing the building together and now while the buildings are topping out, they are starting the cladding along the way. Yes, Mumbai does seem to be in a hurry.

world cup next year?

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These three buildings are rising up fast. Does it give more info on MPE on the number of floors that have come up?

They are looking great, very imposing.

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wonderful updates!!

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Oh good! They have started giving it finishing touches on the bottom floors. By the time they will be topped out, the cladding might be already be half way through.

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These three towers are u/c pretty quickly.

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IU do you know what building is u/c at the right side corner of the pic?

^Nope, no one does. There is some better pics in the Bombay Boom thread if you want to check it out.

Hmm.. Yeah I will check it out

Kalpataru Tower is not looking good these days, looks grey and faded.

Needs some paint-job.

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Wow, is it the angle or the Vivarea absolutely dwarfs the Belvedere court? Remember the days almost a decade ago when I used to gawk :master: at the BC. Sigh!:)

These ones seriously dwarf Belvedere Court & Kalpataru Heights by some good margin(and they havn't topped yet I suppose). This has to be near 200m given that Kalpataru Heights itself is 145m.

Probably. I used to like Belvedere court because of its skinny design. But Vivarea does look gigantic in front of it and Kalpataru heights perhaps.

Can't wait for the 300m Orchids Heights to come up just behind Vivarea. It will dwarf everything in that area. Then when if that 486m Joyus housing project comes up...

n so on... this area... gonna be next Manhattan.... :)

...and if they handover the racecourse to the bmc after their lease expires in 2013 as a public open space...a huge park...mint!
i can dream on...can't i!

Can't wait for the 300m Orchids Heights to come up just behind Vivarea. It will dwarf everything in that area. Then when if that 486m Joyus housing project comes up...

It will look like a nice small cluster altogether. I can't wait either.

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2nd Aug 2010

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what are those blue things?

Those blue things you mention are safety nettings.

^^ so that construction material like cement mix etc dont fell below... :)

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^ great job IU

you have to wonder, who the hell would like to live in these buildings when you will have ya thunder stolen by so many buildings nearby.

I would rather be a big fish in a small pond than a medium size big in a lake with big fish

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Can you resize them to smaller ones please?

Can't wait for the 300m Orchids Heights to come up just behind Vivarea. It will dwarf everything in that area. Then when if that 486m Joyus housing project comes up...

..and once the highrise development in Modern Mills comes up, which is bang in front of these 3 towers, it will block the view of and the view from, all these towers behind...

Prat, I have a huge screen and that pic can't even fit. Please resize.

Cheers for the update though :cheers:

can anyone tell me how to resize of where to get the instructions..thanks

^The thread (http://www.skyscrapercity.com/showthread.php?t=600498) is at the bottom of the main India page.

But all you have to do is change the size in the drop down menu on ImageShack.

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Thanks for this pic India...:-)

Great update.

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Thanks Bud.. figured it out.. These buildings are looking good and most importantly- Raheja has been true to his commitment on time frames.. While most of the other projects are just up in the air and all talk- These guys actually have these towers standing!

any latest update on how far the construction has reached? Any1 who can post a pic here?Its been quite sometime since last updated...

savz go find a friend.

..and once the highrise development in Modern Mills comes up, which is bang in front of these 3 towers, it will block the view of and the view from, all these towers behind...

Hey Kgnsk- What is coming up at Modern Mills? And what is the exact location of the Joyus Housing project?

K.Raheja is building something at Modern Mills. Who knows what it will be.

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^^ I just noticed - the blue tarp on top of the shanties does seem to improve their appearance ! Wonder if ALL shanties, for the interim, tarp their roofs - at least the reddish-brown dismal look might be hidden - albeit superficially

Do you prefer that because they look like Swimming pool in the backyard? Lol.

Edit: But liking the picture. Great shot. I am assuming this is either shot from PG or Belvedere court?

Yes, this was taken from Planet Godrej. Belvedere Court is actually infront of the Vivarea triplets.

Do you prefer that because they look like Swimming pool in the backyard? Lol.

Edit: But liking the picture. Great shot. I am assuming this is either shot from PG or Belvedere court?

NO da - I prefer it because it looks much more appealing than the rusted brown color that are more prevalent!! Besides - blue is cool :D

Took this pic a few weeks back,vivarea with planet godrej and belvedre court.

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Took this pic a few weeks back,vivarea with planet godrej and belvedre court.

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They are about to top off, right? Looks a good 50 meter taller than the 150m Belvedere Court. Will it breach the 200m mark? Or has it already?

They are not gonna get much taller. And they are not 50m taller than Belevdere, only 20-30m.

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They look close to topping-out.

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They have TO
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Time to change to Topped Out :)

Already? Wow. That was quick.

They are not gonna get much taller. And they are not 50m taller than Belevdere, only 20-30m.

I remember an old report where they said that the Kalpataru Heights had an 18 meter antenna installed. If the tower still has the same antenna, that would make the Kapataru's overall height around 162 meters. BC also has an antenna of similar height. And assuming it too to be around 18 mts tall, its evident from the pics that if you add one more antenna atop BC's existing antenna, it would barely just surpass the roof height of the Vivarea. So, I am assuming we are looking at an almost 190m tower (or slightly more)here. Around 40 mts taller than BC I guess. Now only if they added those spires they had in the original designs :D

PS: I am now talking like a true skyscraper freak :P

hehe


I remember an old report where they said that the Kalpataru Heights had an 18 meter antenna installed. If the tower still has the same antenna, that would make the Kapataru's overall height around 162 meters. BC also has an antenna of similar height. And assuming it too to be around 18 mts tall, its evident from the pics that if you add one more antenna atop BC's existing antenna, it would barely just surpass the roof height of the Vivarea. So, I am assuming we are looking at an almost 190m tower (or slightly more)here. Around 40 mts taller than BC I guess. Now only if they added those spires they had in the original designs :D

PS: I am now talking like a true skyscraper freak :P

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It seems like they have topped out.

The last tower looks like it has a bit more to go.

This is probably the most fastest constructed skyscrapers I have seen in Bombay. They have finished 3 45-floor buildings in a period of almost 2-3 years. That's terrific.

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amazing :cheers:. what is their height?

THESE WILL LOOK GOOD WHEN COMPLETED

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Topped out.

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Good lord Planer Godrej is getting uglier by the day.

Godrej should have chosen a better Architect or at least rejected the design!

The Architect was chosen from Singapore.

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awesome !!

Planet Godrej can best be described as a craptastic wall of ugliness!

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Awesome man. This project looks really nice.

Taken around 10 days ago

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Ghosty building and ghosty BEST busses.... both equal eyesores... for heavens sake bring these down... They dont go with the new image we desperately need internationally..

Spot on. These buses need to be replaced by more modern and efficient ones. And I think rickshaws and these old black-yellow taxis should be banned too, at least in big cities. They are such an eyesore.

Ghosty building and ghosty BEST busses.... both equal eyesores... for heavens sake bring these down... They dont go with the new image we desperately need internationally..

I agree about the buses and taxis.. but I think the Vivarea is quite decent looking.

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I agree about the buses and taxis.. but I think the Vivarea is quite decent looking.

Vivarea is definitely beautiful.. I was talking about the eyesore ghostly chawl at the corner of the road in another picture above. Mumbai must pass a law to demolish all these old eyesores and replace it with towers. The current tenants are paying pennies and occupying these buildings for decades without maintenance.

That is because of Rent Control, an act which froze rents in the 1940s.

That is because of Rent Control, an act which froze rents in the 1940s.

They did try to pass the law time around to pay stamp duty on rent according to current market prices but cancelled it owing to pressures from the owners of the buildings.

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Great update Savz man. These buildings look awesome.

I suppose the cranes in the foreground are for Orchid Heights or possibly the 4th Vivarea Tower?

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Orchid Heights yes, there is no fourth tower for Vivarea unless its the planned commercial tower that K Raheja is planning.

These towers look different to the renderings, I dont think there will be spires to Vivarea.

I suppose the cranes in the foreground are for Orchid Heights or possibly the 4th Vivarea Tower?

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Very nice construction, btw can any body tell me which construction company under taken the job??

Orchid Heights yes, there is no fourth tower for Vivarea unless its the planned commercial tower that K Raheja is planning.

The site for Orchid Heights is not next to the road. It's closer to the left most tower you see.


Very nice construction, btw can any body tell me which construction company under taken the job??

I think it's Shapoorji Pallonji

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What's the final height of the towers?

There hasn't been any official mention but they should be around 160m.

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There hasn't been any official mention but they should be around 160m.

If the Belvedere court is genuine 150m, this one surely is way above 160 metres. Looks close to 180 - 190 meters. The antenna on top of both the Belvedere Court and the Kalpataru Heights are roughly 18 metres tall. Even if we pile two more 18metre antennas on BC, looks like the Vivarea would still be taller. Or is it just me? I think we have a genuine 200m contender here? Does this have a 50m advantage over the BC?

Check this image as a reference. The BC looks tiny when compared to the triplets. http://img804.imageshack.us/img804/4787/77963306.jpg[/QUOTE]

Spot on there. I wasn't sure of Belvedere court's height but it is indeed 149m according to their website and reza kabul. So going by that image, Vivarea seems to be breaching the 200m mark.

The racecourse should be converted in to some kind of park just like central park in new york...and i will bet you this is will be the most beautiful park in India with all those skyscrapers surrounding it....

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The racecourse should be converted in to some kind of park just like central park in new york...and i will bet you this is will be the most beautiful park in India with all those skyscrapers surrounding it....

The racecourse is very elitest & horse racing is only conducted a few months in the year.

The centre of the race course should be created into a park for the general public at least.

So I'm the only one who likes racecourses? I reckon they make a city look a little bit fancy :D

Though Mahalaxmi racecourse could do with a tidy up. Looks messy in that pic posted by IU.

anyone can go into the racecourse and walk all over the place. thousands do it every day

give it to the bmc and it will be a dump with encroachments within a year

The first thing which comes to my mind when thinking of Mahalakshmi racecourse is Midnight's children! lol

May 27
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June 22nd 2011
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WOW!!!

July 2nd 2011
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Vivarea from backside

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Nice photo deekshith, you can see Orchid Heights rising behind Vivarea.

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July 9th 2011
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great updates ! Its started to look cool...

.. we should encourage the tenants of the two dilapidated buildings in the front to move towards redevelopment if they are not able to maintain the buildings in good condition.

That pink/red old building just got a facelift, and I must say it doesn't look much better at all.

Anyway -

July 4
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ok

great updates ! Its started to look cool...

.. we should encourage the tenants of the two dilapidated buildings in the front to move towards redevelopment if they are not able to maintain the buildings in good condition.

Its not that easy, builder are normally a bunch of cheaters, they never stood for the promises they made while getting projects, even Hiranandani like builder are cheating people, last time I saw on news channel showing how hiranandani cheated MHADA

That pink/red old building just got a facelift, and I must say it doesn't look much better at all.

Do I see rust around the building top? If so, why do they use such low quality paint? What happens when the Paint manufacturers like Berger or Nerolac show ADs of having a better exterior paint with weatherproofing and still these the buildings get attracted by dust and rust.

why can not people living in those "kabootarkhana" give their building to some builder for a high rise residential and in turn the owners of these "kabootarkhan" will get a free flat in that building.

why can not people living in those "kabootarkhana" give their building to some builder for a high rise residential and in turn the owners of these "kabootarkhan" will get a free flat in that building.

Because then the maintenance bill per month goes up substantially...and not everybody agrees in the building might agree to it.

July 28th 2011
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when is construction expected to finish?

^by 2011
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Here's some info on a proposed 4th tower (commercial) that'll come up in the same compound from a Dec 2007 press release (http://www.reuters.com/article/pressRelease/idUS67033+05-Dec-2007+RNS20071205)

One of the fewest buildings to be completed on time?

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^^ I can't see it either

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August 11th 2011

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video showing vivarea and surrounding buildings

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August 21st 2011

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9th Sep, 2011
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Its raining updates from savz..... :cheers:

Thank you for awe some updates savz!!

Great updates savs!

Aug 2011

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22 Sept:
The view from Mahalaxmi Station is going to be awe inspiring very soon!
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Nice update :cheers:

Oct 2nd 2011

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Oct 7th 2011

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Oct 18th 2011
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They are lowering crane from one of the tower (right one).

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When will painting or cladding start?

Painting work already started but colour is similar to that of cement/concrete.
Painting can be see on tower 1 and 2 from left.

27-10-2011
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Nov 3rd 2011

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Awesome pic DS.:cheers:

Nov 22 2011

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29-11-2011
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Taken on Saturday, 10th Dec and Today, 14th Dec
I took them from a moving cab on my phone, so their a bit shaky

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Very nice updates Ash! Looking forward for more :)

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They are still waiting for the approvals for the 4th tower.

Slide in Ishaan Real Estate (the project investor)'s corporate presentation (http://www.ishaanrealestate.com/pdf/Ishaan-Corporate-Presentation-dec11.pdf):

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29 Dec 2011.

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Leftmost tower is almost complete from outside.
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Its different to the renders however looks great.

Would like better if the towers had spires like the render.

^^ In theri present stage of completion they look like a row of mini Palais Royales.

Weren't there some plans about a fourth tower?

^Read post #224.

Jan 17 2012.

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Taken from planet godrej showing back side of vivarea.

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Looking Good ^^

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Feb 20 2012.

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Mar 3 2012.
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Almost complete externally :)
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The other two towers are here.
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Fourth Tower is currently on hold.

Raheja has also signed an MOU with Modern Mills across the road to develop the Jatia's property, FSI Could be transfered between the projects.
http://www.hindustantimes.com/India-news/Mumbai/K-Raheja-inks-mill-deal/Article1-576378.aspx

9th Mar 2012
Copyright:Savz

Looking stunning!
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awesome....stunning.....:applause:

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Very nice towers however, would have looked better & more iconic if they stuck to the renders with the spires & blue glass.

The design at the top obviously changed making these towers look ordinary.

Perhaps the pics dont do justice!

Very nice towers however, would have looked better & more iconic if they stuck to the renders with the spires & blue glass.

The design at the top obviously changed making these towers look ordinary.

Perhaps the pics dont do justice!

I would say that it lacks a certain sharpness as compared to the facade of, say, Bellisimo. May be the work has n't finished yet.

I would say that it lacks a certain sharpness as compared to the facade of, say, Bellisimo. May be the work has n't finished yet.

Yeah your right!

The jury is still out on this one.

Still lots of work to be on interiors and painting on outside

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If Belvedre stands at 149 mts, then, these are looking a solid 200 mt plus triplets.

March 23 2012.
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^^

A nice picture on legendary day. :)

Mar 30 2012.
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I'm sorry but besides the height, everything else is mediocre. This architecture looks more like early 90s era architecture :/

Still love to see more skyscraper buildings in Mumbai.

April 9
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^^ No spires ? :ohno: