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[Suncity]

Originally Posted by Jai

Sarvodaya Heights looks a helluva lot better than it did -- more glass! I count two towers: one of 52 stories and another of 40 stories... that's up from the former height of 40-stories each!

Boom times indeed!

The advt says 38 and 29 storeys plus 4 level car park. That's 42 and 32 storeys. The spires look at least 6-8 storey tall.

[Jai]

Larger renderings of Whispering Palms XX-lucive and Sapphire Heights:

[dreadathecontrols]

what a couple of stars you 2 are.Cheers for the continued updates.

[Hindustani]

Sun........................This one will be a real beauty.

Originally Posted by Suncity

Akruti Lakewoods

[gyrations95]

The Powai skyline never ceases to amaze me. I used to pass by that area everyday enroute to work. The number of skyscrpaers seem much more than what used to be 5 yrs ago. Looks like the Hiranandanis are going to build right upto the hill. Thanks for all the lovely pics Jai and SC.

[Jai]

News from Navi Mumbai....

Building height reduced to ensure free flight
DNA Mumbai epaper 07 Jan 07

Aviation rules force Ellora in Belapur to reduce total floors from 27 to just 15

Anisha Ashokan. CBD Belapur

Sky is the limit for builders in the city with towers touching greater heights. To ensure that free flight is not hitched, aviation rules have been applied on city buildings trying to touch the sky. Ellora at Belapur was supposed to be the second tallest building in Navi Mumbai when planned, but due to application of aviation rules its growth was stunted. A project by Siddhi Homemakers and Bhoomi Builders, the towers supposed to be 27 storeyed are now 15-storeyed. The nodes that fall under height restriction are CBD, Nerul, Kharghar, Kamothe, Kalamboli, Panvel and Ulwe.

Bhoomi Group director Vijay Gajra said, “The aviation rules restrict building’s growth to 50 metres for all structures at CBD, due to which we had to restrict the height.” The sector 11 building will have three towers of 2 and 3 BHK and all amenities on the first floor. Another project by Bhoomi constructions is being marketed as the tallest in Navi Mumbai with its 31-storeyed two towers at sector 10, Sanpada.

Ellora being built on 4000 sq metre plot opposite Belapur Railway Station which was being sold at Rs 5100 per sq ft while in December it was priced at Rs 3250 per sq ft. One of the officials said, “Most builders have accepted the aviation rules and restricted the building growth. They have no option and most of them are recovering their initial cost, as the realty rates have gone high.” The residential part of the building will start from second floor as the first floor will include indoor swimming pool, garden and indoor games like billiards, carrom etc and a room for music and health club. The earlier plan includes penthouses on the last two floors, which have been removed from the present plan. Possession of 72 flats would be handed over in March 2008, said a partner in the project.

[itsmevishal2k4]

my dads freinds live in hirandani complex and its in on eof the 3 tall buildings not sure if they are the tallest ones but i do know they are twins and the tower they lived in was used in shooting the intro scene to bollywood movie dus

anyway when looking out of their window/balcony(dont remember) u caould see the hills and the swollen ponds due to monsoons and the water falls it was sooo beautiful but we also saw a bunch of construction trucks goign that way so idk

[itsmevishal2k4]

Originally Posted by Jai

Guys... I was talking to someone who was in India on business last year. He said that the big news at the time was that Ambani and Reliance Industries was planning to build a WTB in Navi Mumbai. Since then, Reliance's Mahamumbai SEZ has been approved.

A question to Mumbaites... have you heard of this rumor?

i hate to say this but i dont think its possible at least not right now but hey by the time it actually gets rolling if it does maybe mumbai and india will be ready for it

idk but i saw somethin about a building called obelisk or something was thinking of being built in hyderabad but it was supposed to be tallest or something

[Jai]

For posterity's sake, some floor counts:

Originally Posted by Jai

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SEZ Projects, unknown location (in Mumbai/Navi Mumbai?)



Architect Ajit Bhuta and Associates

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First SEZ project 26 stories

Second SEZ project, 30 stories


Aaaand Cross posting from the wrong thread I posted it in:

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G. C. Complex, Thane: various buildings up to 30 stories



Architect Ajit Bhuta and Associates

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At least 26 buildings of 30 stories each, at least 3-2 buildings of 15 stories each

[Jai]

Gold rush for Regular Joe

Hindustantimes Epaper
January 09, 2007

Middle-class Santacruz residents hit jackpot with redevelopment deal

Gurbir Singh
Mumbai

MORE THAN 600 middle-class families, who could not even afford to repair their old buildings so far, are suddenly protagonists in Mumbai's latest gold rush.

Residents of Khira Nagar, a prominent middle class complex in Santacruz on the arterial SV Road, have struck a deal with the Pune based Kumar Developers to cash out and sell their flats to the developer at Rs 18,000 per square foot. This is three times the average market rate for residential property in the locality.

As a result, a flat owner with a 1,000 sq ft apartment will be richer overnight by Rs 1.8 crore.

It seems to be the mother of all redevelopment deals. And redevelopment here would mean converting old residential colonies into spanking commercial complexes.

With about 80 per cent of the 640 flat owners in Khira Nagar having expressed willingness to cash out, Kumar Developers will be shelling out around Rs 900 crore to take possession of their flats.

But that also means hundreds of new millionaires will be out in the market searching for new flats... and driving up prices further.

The alternative is to stay on and get a brand new flat with 36 per cent additional carpet area. In addition, those who stay back will get a fund for maintenance at Rs 1,503 per sq ft -- or about Rs 15 lakh for a 1,000 sq ft flat.

"The buildings constructed in 1978 were old and dilapidated and we invited tenders for a redevelopment project," Hiren Ambegaonkar, a committee member of the Khira Nagar Association said.

Most residents seem overwhelmed. In the initial round 15 builders -- the who's who in the construction business -- put in their bids. In the final shortlist, the aspirants included Wadhva Developers with an offer of Rs 13,500 per sq ft, Kalpataru with Rs 15,300 per sq ft, and Mayfair Housing at Rs 12,000 per sq ft.

Khira Nagar is a federation of 16 buildings and housing societies spread over eight acres. Size of the flats varies from 300 sq ft to 1,600 sq ft. Those cashing out will be paid 10 per cent of the sum immediately, and the balance when they vacate the flat in 3-6 months after they sign up with the builder.

Chief Promoter of Kumar De velopers Lalit Jain was reluctant to reveal details about his develop ment plans, but conceded it would have to be a commercial realty project to make it viable. Local res idents said the builder was also considering developing a mall.

*640 The number of flat owners in Khira Nagar
*Rs 900 cr The amount paid by Kumar Developers to acquire the colony
*Rs 1.8 cr The amount received for a 1,000 sq feet flat

[Bombay Boy]

rs. 18,000/sq ft in santa cruz? thats ridiculous. unless the builder is getting way more fsi than what is currently being utilised

[itsmevishal2k4]

anyone wanna get in on this if theyre ok with it

http://www.skyscrapercity.com/showthread.php?t=416691

[Jai]

Huh? India's not part of ASEAN..

[itsmevishal2k4]

oh my bad i didnt see the asean thing

[Jai]

Some interesting construction updates from the Cityscapes thread:

1. DSK Durgamata topped out:


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2. The Legend Tower almost topped out:


Another view of the Legend Tower u/c from an angle I haven't seen yet. Slightly older photo (late last year) it seems (edited for clarity):


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3. A very recent view (this month) of the rising Mumbai skyline:


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[Cov Boy]

Thanks for that Jai! thats great.

Like the DSK Tower very much and stands out well like it should. Also like the trendy boats on the sea.

I do think Legend is slow in being finished. Perhaps it had last minute design changes???

The city skyline has changed so much in the last 3-5 years than the last 20 years!!

Things can only get better (i hope).

[sudheeshnairs]

Originally Posted by Suncity

It's the 'upcoming' Akruti Lakewoods in Thane.
Architect: Deepak Mehta

One doubt, what about CRZ restrictions? Aren't they in practice? Seems zoning exemptions are there..

[Cov Boy]

Think that is an artists impression so not exactly will be on the sea front or on the SRZ one hopes.

[sudheeshnairs]

Originally Posted by Cov Boy

Think that is an artists impression so not exactly will be on the sea front or on the SRZ one hopes.

hmmm...if it is not on the sea front as shown in the perspective, then the builder is giving a wrong picture. A waterfront projects always gets much premium

[Cov Boy]

Thats true but then again renders always change so it cant all be trusted I suppose. Its locations should be confirmed by the builders web-site? Thats if ist under constuction or proposed???