The Bombay Boom: A Rundown of skyscrapers and highrise buildings in Mumbai (FOR UPDATES) - Page 4

***Suncity*** · November 2nd, 2008, 07:52 PM

Two of the four towers of Ashok Towers

photo cc right Alexbefree

kolkatausa · November 3rd, 2008, 03:23 AM

the parking lost is massive

manbil777 · November 3rd, 2008, 06:31 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kolkatausa

Once all the constructions are over, mumbai will look so beautiful from afar.

but sad part is that, because all the buildings are concrete, and given the monsoon, most buildings will have to be repainted every 3-4 years.

Actually -- the problem is the use of good quality paint (meaning paint with the requisite amount of anti-fungal agents which doesn't blacken with fungus from the moisture). The cement layer also has to be coated and primed before painting. In low quality buildings -- the use of plain white lime causes discoloration.

The best paint is of course Snow-Cem cement paint (made from a base of diluted white cement)-- which is quite expensive but will not discolor for at least eight/ten years. Most highrises (above 25 stories) in the subcontinent do use Snow-Cem because repainting every three years is not practicable.

http://snowcempaints.com/snowcrylxt.htm

Bombay Boy · November 4th, 2008, 05:25 AM

it depends which part of bombay you live in. if you live on the western seafront even the best quality paint starts looking shabby within 2-3 years. forget house paint, even cars start to rust on the seafront, thats how corrosive the air is. stainless steel, wrought iron, everything degrades at an alarming rate

Jai · November 12th, 2008, 12:52 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Suncity

Two of the four towers of Ashok Towers

photo cc right Alexbefree

I've always been curious as to the rainwater drainage/spillage of those roof effects. What design prevents a monsoon downfall creating a curtain of water.

Illusionist · November 13th, 2008, 06:15 PM

^ ^ In MP water harvesting is mandatory. dont know about mumbai but it would be nice if those huge buildings with large surface area could harvest water.

***Suncity*** · November 20th, 2008, 05:03 AM

The Four Seasons Hotel

photo copyright Nithy

The Legend seems to be stuck

photo copyright shreeramghaisas

India101 · November 20th, 2008, 08:52 AM

Nice photo there Sun! I thought it had stopped construction but it looks as if some
painting has been done on the side?

India101 · November 20th, 2008, 09:01 AM

4 Seasons and Zahra

^Photo by: Amol Rathod

dreadathecontrols · November 20th, 2008, 10:44 AM

great pics gents

***IndiansUnite*** · November 25th, 2008, 12:33 AM

f00k, yet another high-rise project has been redesigned

Orchid Suburbia, Kandivali

from this-
40 stories

to this-
3 towers of 22fls each

***IndiansUnite*** · November 25th, 2008, 12:46 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jai

Sumer Trinity Towers, Prabhadevi: three towers of 36 stories each

update from MPE
October 8

India101 · November 25th, 2008, 05:20 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by IndiansUnite

f00k, yet another high-rise project has been redesigned

Orchid Suburbia, Kandivali

from this-
40 stories

to this-
3 towers of 22fls each

WHAT!!!

I DONT LIKE THE NEW DESIGN! Its not half as good as the old

India101 · November 25th, 2008, 05:22 AM

Has the last of the Trinity tower even began constuction?

RatJones · November 25th, 2008, 10:01 PM

IndiansUnite thanks for all the updates! your a legend.

Mahratta · November 28th, 2008, 08:40 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by IndiansUnite

f00k, yet another high-rise project has been redesigned

This new trend is bollocks

***Suncity*** · December 1st, 2008, 03:43 AM

Legend

photo copyright Krzysztof

India101 · December 1st, 2008, 06:04 AM

Was there ever a crane used on The Legend?

Hindustani · December 1st, 2008, 10:39 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by India#1

Was there ever a crane used on The Legend?

never.

India101 · December 14th, 2008, 08:40 AM

Kalpataru Towers

Pic from there website

November 13th, 2008, 06:15 PM	#66
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