Bandra Kurla Complex - Project Update thread

[akbarsyed]

Originally Posted by Coolguyz

The tapris are for thousands of workers working in construction sites across BKC plus they are hangout places for professionals who want to smoke since most companies are putting a ban on cigarette smokin within its premises.

CG I didnt mean the canteens outside construction sites . I know the importance of those since I am also in the same industry . I was talking about the permanent ones . There was one outside the HDFC bldg if I am not mistaken

[Indiadreams]

HDFC building is not in BKC. The adjoining areas of BKC in Kalina, Kalangar and Kurla have office space and market it as BKC extension or annexe.

[IndiansUnite]

A new building at the complex currently U/C by Patel Engineering:

The Building consists of 6 levels below Ground floor with four levels of automated car parking and 16 levels of above the ground floor with an area of 9.2 lakh Sqft.

JSSL was responsible to do Value Engineering of Steel Main Frame design, Connection Design. JSSL is also contracted to execute the Fabrication and Erection of 5300 tons of Structural Steelwork. JSSL is also responsible for Supply and Installation of Metal Decking.

[henchman]

^ someone should try to identify where it is being built.

[Indiadreams]

Originally Posted by patentneer

May I inquire BKC's sanctioned space in millions sq. ft.

It is quite flexible as MMRDA can play with FSI. With increased FSI, all the new buildings have atleast 1 million sq.ft each. If height restrictions are relaxed, we may even see more space in each building.

I expect this to be anywhere between 60 to 100 million sq.ft depending on MMRDA's decisions and AAI's height restrictions.

ps: The old buildings can also go for increased FSI as per MMRDA's rules, but they didn't because of market conditions. When the market conditions improve, we may see the old buildings going for increased FSI, one by one, depending on the age of the buildings. Just like the craze for residential redevelopment projects in Bandra West-Andheri West zone (which is notorious for overusing the FSI)

[akbarsyed]

Originally Posted by Indiadreams

It is quite flexible as MMRDA can play with FSI. With increased FSI, all the new buildings have atleast 1 million sq.ft each. If height restrictions are relaxed, we may even see more space in each building.

I expect this to be anywhere between 60 to 100 million sq.ft depending on MMRDA's decisions and AAI's height restrictions.

ps: The old buildings can also go for increased FSI as per MMRDA's rules, but they didn't because of market conditions. When the market conditions improve, we may see the old buildings going for increased FSI, one by one, depending on the age of the buildings. Just like the craze for residential redevelopment projects in Bandra West-Andheri West zone (which is notorious for overusing the FSI)

In case if FSI norms are relaxed the old buildings will have to be pulled down right to make way for the new taller ones .
I would like to ask one question to u . Is it legal for a developer to make provision in the foundation to add floors at a later stage as and when the clearances come .
Anyways there was news sometime back that ICICI was planning to pull down its existing HQ at BKC and construct a new bldg taking advantage of the increased FSI that companies are now getting . Whats happening with that

[Coolguyz]

Originally Posted by akbarsyed

In case if FSI norms are relaxed the old buildings will have to be pulled down right to make way for the new taller ones .
I would like to ask one question to u . Is it legal for a developer to make provision in the foundation to add floors at a later stage as and when the clearances come .

AFAIK there are 2 buildings currently in BKC who took advantage of increased FSI and added additional floors.They stripped the glass facade of the building and added floors on top and covered it again with glass.One is next to Laxmi tower and another is in front of MCA's sports complex

[IndiansUnite]

MGM has confirmed their arrival to the city:

MGM Hospitality Signs Definitive Agreements for the Development of Bellagio, MGM Grand, and Skylofts Hotels in Mumbai, India

MGM Hospitality, a wholly owned subsidiary of MGM Resorts International (NYSE: MGM) has signed definitive agreements in connection with the development and operation of a Bellagio hotel, an MGM Grand hotel, and a Skylofts hotel, as part of the Maker Maxity mixed-use development complex in Mumbai, India.

Maker Maxity is an approximately 20 acre integrated commercial, entertainment, and hospitality complex that will not only be a landmark for Mumbai but will set a new standard for mixed-use development projects in the entire region. Maker Maxity is part of and strategically located at the entry point of the Bandra Kurla Complex, the city’s new Central Business District, at Mumbai’s geographic center and is bordered by the new International Finance Center on one side and Bandra – one of Mumbai’s most prestigious and affluent residential neighborhoods -- on the other. In addition to the Bellagio, MGM Grand, and Skylofts hotels, the immaculately designed and meticulously planned complex includes five Class A commercial office buildings, a luxury retail development, and a private club as part of the hospitality precinct.

In addition to providing world class hotel facilities catering to all requirements of an international business traveler, the Bellagio, MGM Grand, and Skylofts hotels will offer the dynamic culinary, nightlife, entertainment, and meeting venues that are synonymous with MGM Resorts’ brands, and will result in Maker Maxity being the centerpiece for all of Mumbai’s social and business activities.

“The proximity to Bollywood and the affluent Bandra neighborhood provides a perfect setting for the confluence of energy, indulgence and luxury that the Bellagio, MGM Grand and Skylofts hotels will bring to the destination.” said Gamal Aziz, CEO of MGM Hospitality.

Mr. Aziz added that “MGM is honored to be selected for this landmark project which marks a huge milestone in our strategy to extend our brand reach in the sophisticated and fast growing Indian hospitality market.”

A spokesperson for Maker Maxity said “MGM Hospitality is a renowned international developer of hospitality entertainment destination experiences with an extraordinary portfolio of distinctive, world-renowned destinations. Their unmatched ability to capture the essence of a place and combine it with a style and energy that extends from their Las Vegas DNA enables us to create an entirely new scene in Bandra Kurla, one that is relevant, vital, and inextricably tied to our rich Mumbai culture.”

CG's last construction update from May 4 can be found here

[jinka sreekanth]

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[devendra1]

Originally Posted by IndiansUnite

MGM has confirmed their arrival to the city:

MGM Hospitality Signs Definitive Agreements for the Development of Bellagio, MGM Grand, and Skylofts Hotels in Mumbai, India



CG's last construction update from May 4 can be found here

This article mentions

In addition to the Bellagio, MGM Grand, and Skylofts hotels, the immaculately designed and meticulously planned complex includes five Class A commercial office buildings, a luxury retail development, and a private club as part of the hospitality precinct.

Where are the 5 commertial and luxury retail comming up?