WORLI | RNA Mirage | 158 m | 40 fl | Completed

Jai · April 19th, 2008, 10:15 PM

X-posted from my thread in the international forum

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RNA Mirage -- Worli, Mumbai

The 40-story residential RNA Mirage is one of the first modern skyscrapers to come up since the Indian economic boom. Developed by RNA Builders and designed by architect Hafeez Contractor, the retro-futuristic art-deco design is a homage to Mumbai's rich art deco architecture and has influenced many newer towers with its throwback look and falling water podium.

I love the design, but the tower's original design was actually a bit funkier, which to me looked more like a designer purse than a tower, so good thing it changed.

Old rendering:

^ (click for larger view)

RNA Mirage is one of the first groundbreaking skyscrapers to come up at Worli, paving the way for increasingly taller buildings that have culminated in the numerous supertalls proposed in the area today. It is located next to Raheja Legend, also u/c:

^ The next door Raheja Legend

The location and design of both towers will ensure commanding views and a greater funkiness to the growing Worli skyline.

-Jai

Jai · April 19th, 2008, 10:24 PM

Some u/c pics...

From Jan, 2007; by rarz @ flickr:

^ Raheja Legend in foreground left and RNA Mirage in background left

From Apr, 2007; by mailophobia @ webshots:

^ Sheth Beaumonde on left, Raheja Legend second-to-rightmost u/c, RNA Mirage rightmost u/c

From May, 2007; by Mahesh Tibekar:

^ Raheja Legend at right, RNA Mirage at left

From Jun, 2007; by Humayunn N A Peerzaada @ flickr:

^ Raheja Legend at left, RNA Mirage at right

From Jun, 2007; from Mahesh Abitkar:

^ Sheth Beaumonde on left, RNA Mirage second-to-rightmost u/c, Raheja Legend rightmost u/c

^ Raheja Legend at right, RNA Mirage at left

From Oct, 2007; by Humayunn N A Peerzaada @ flickr:
^ RNA Mirage at right, Raheja Legend at left

-Jai

Cov Boy · April 20th, 2008, 08:54 PM

Super buildings!

***IndiansUnite*** · May 3rd, 2008, 07:28 AM

from the BWSL thread, a shot of RNA mirage taken in April -

It's the one on the left.

Hindustani · May 3rd, 2008, 07:32 AM

That garbage TV tower has got to make way for Oriental Pearl Tower or CN Tower like structure soon.

it looks so ugly & ruining the view of all the highrises coming around it.

KB335ci · May 3rd, 2008, 08:36 AM

I actually like the way it looks. Besides, it is symbolic of Bombay & Maharashtra's foray into television and radio.

Cov Boy · May 4th, 2008, 07:40 PM

Quote:

That garbage TV tower has got to make way for Oriental Pearl Tower or CN Tower like structure soon.

it looks so ugly & ruining the view of all the highrises coming around it.

I agree as i been thinking that for sometime now.

Something better can be designed & built now as it juts looks dated and an eye sore.

Something like CN Tower, Sydney's TV Tower or even Oriental Pearl.

***IndiansUnite*** · June 9th, 2008, 09:19 PM

May 24
Copyright Nikhil

India101 · July 27th, 2008, 11:13 AM

Yeah the TV tower is pretty ugly

bhargavsura · July 27th, 2008, 10:15 PM

Then you come up with a nice beautiful looking TV tower!!!

India101 · July 28th, 2008, 01:01 PM

I dont hate the TV tower it looks kinda weird with all the skyscraper popping up around it.

Illusionist · July 28th, 2008, 04:44 PM

Let it be a benchmark my friend... some day the surrounding buildings will dwarf the tower..

castlerock · July 28th, 2008, 07:05 PM

Yeah! Then they will have to bring it down anyway :-)

Bombay Boy · July 29th, 2008, 05:34 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Indrajal.com

Let it be a benchmark my friend... some day the surrounding buildings will dwarf the tower..

not until the tower is there. oberoi had to change his building from 90 stories to 65 stories because the GoI objected to it

Devaindia · July 30th, 2008, 07:46 PM

image hosted on flickr

Raheja Legend & RNA Mirage

bhargavsura · July 30th, 2008, 09:52 PM

Man...

Those are awesome pictures... if you are in Mumbai, can you take such pictures and post it here?

India101 · October 2nd, 2008, 07:40 AM

On Emporis it says that this building is 41 floors and that its topped out?

India101 · November 17th, 2008, 08:09 AM

Cross posting from Mumbai cityscapes

Quote:

Originally Posted by Luckystreak

pic by Colortray

***IndiansUnite*** · November 25th, 2008, 12:56 AM

from MPE

as on October 8

India101 · November 25th, 2008, 05:39 AM

Could it be... It is! The cladding has started

April 19th, 2008, 10:15 PM	#1
Jai ॐ शान्तिः शान्तिः शान्तिः Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Haleiwa, Oahu, HI :. Waianae, Oahu, HI :. DETROIT, MI Posts: 3,855 Likes (Received): 8	WORLI \| RNA Mirage \| 158 m \| 40 fl \| Completed X-posted from my thread in the international forum ========================================================== RNA Mirage -- Worli, Mumbai The 40-story residential RNA Mirage is one of the first modern skyscrapers to come up since the Indian economic boom. Developed by RNA Builders and designed by architect Hafeez Contractor, the retro-futuristic art-deco design is a homage to Mumbai's rich art deco architecture and has influenced many newer towers with its throwback look and falling water podium. I love the design, but the tower's original design was actually a bit funkier, which to me looked more like a designer purse than a tower, so good thing it changed. Old rendering: ^ (click for larger view) RNA Mirage is one of the first groundbreaking skyscrapers to come up at Worli, paving the way for increasingly taller buildings that have culminated in the numerous supertalls proposed in the area today. It is located next to Raheja Legend, also u/c: ^ The next door Raheja Legend The location and design of both towers will ensure commanding views and a greater funkiness to the growing Worli skyline. -Jai Last edited by Jai; September 1st, 2008 at 06:18 AM.

April 19th, 2008, 10:24 PM	#2
Jai ॐ शान्तिः शान्तिः शान्तिः Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Haleiwa, Oahu, HI :. Waianae, Oahu, HI :. DETROIT, MI Posts: 3,855 Likes (Received): 8	Some u/c pics... From Jan, 2007; by rarz @ flickr: ^ Raheja Legend in foreground left and RNA Mirage in background left From Apr, 2007; by mailophobia @ webshots: ^ Sheth Beaumonde on left, Raheja Legend second-to-rightmost u/c, RNA Mirage rightmost u/c From May, 2007; by Mahesh Tibekar: ^ Raheja Legend at right, RNA Mirage at left From Jun, 2007; by Humayunn N A Peerzaada @ flickr: ^ Raheja Legend at left, RNA Mirage at right From Jun, 2007; from Mahesh Abitkar: ^ Sheth Beaumonde on left, RNA Mirage second-to-rightmost u/c, Raheja Legend rightmost u/c ^ Raheja Legend at right, RNA Mirage at left From Oct, 2007; by Humayunn N A Peerzaada @ flickr: ^ RNA Mirage at right, Raheja Legend at left -Jai Last edited by Suncity; May 20th, 2008 at 03:18 AM.

May 3rd, 2008, 07:28 AM	#4
*IndiansUnite* -> Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Hanooz Dilli dur ast Posts: 10,432	from the BWSL thread, a shot of RNA mirage taken in April - It's the one on the left. Last edited by IndiansUnite; May 24th, 2008 at 04:36 PM.

July 28th, 2008, 04:44 PM	#12
Illusionist India under construction. Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: All Posts: 3,926 Likes (Received): 214	Let it be a benchmark my friend... some day the surrounding buildings will dwarf the tower.. __________________ kabacreations

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Devaindia Registered User Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: pondichéry Posts: 16 Likes (Received): 0	RNA Mirage image hosted on flickr Raheja Legend & RNA Mirage

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Cov Boy Cov Boy Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Coventry UK Posts: 4,083 Likes (Received): 2	Super buildings!

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Hindustani Registered User Join Date: Jul 2004 Posts: 4,015 Likes (Received): 7	That garbage TV tower has got to make way for Oriental Pearl Tower or CN Tower like structure soon. it looks so ugly & ruining the view of all the highrises coming around it.

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KB335ci BANNED Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Bombay + New York City Posts: 421 Likes (Received): 0	I actually like the way it looks. Besides, it is symbolic of Bombay & Maharashtra's foray into television and radio.

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*IndiansUnite* -> Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Hanooz Dilli dur ast Posts: 10,432	May 24 Copyright Nikhil

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India101 . Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Sydney ~ Mumbai Posts: 9,639 Likes (Received): 424	Yeah the TV tower is pretty ugly

July 27th, 2008, 10:15 PM	#10
bhargavsura Registered User Join Date: Aug 2007 Posts: 8,468	Then you come up with a nice beautiful looking TV tower!!!

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India101 . Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Sydney ~ Mumbai Posts: 9,639 Likes (Received): 424	I dont hate the TV tower it looks kinda weird with all the skyscraper popping up around it.

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castlerock Registered User Join Date: Sep 2005 Posts: 203 Likes (Received): 0	Yeah! Then they will have to bring it down anyway :-)

July 30th, 2008, 09:52 PM	#16
bhargavsura Registered User Join Date: Aug 2007 Posts: 8,468	Man... Those are awesome pictures... if you are in Mumbai, can you take such pictures and post it here?

October 2nd, 2008, 07:40 AM	#17
India101 . Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Sydney ~ Mumbai Posts: 9,639 Likes (Received): 424	On Emporis it says that this building is 41 floors and that its topped out?

November 25th, 2008, 12:56 AM	#19
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India101 . Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Sydney ~ Mumbai Posts: 9,639 Likes (Received): 424	Could it be... It is! The cladding has started

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