WORLI | Raheja Legend | 167 m | 40 fl | Completed

Jai · April 19th, 2008, 10:43 PM

X-posted from my thread in the international forum

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Raheja Legend -- Worli, Mumbai

The 40-story residential Raheja Legend is one of the first modern skyscrapers to come up since the Indian economic boom. Not to be confused with the similarly sized and named "The Legend" at Walkeshwar, Raheja Legend is a developed by K Raheja Universal and designed by P&T Group of Singapore, and is one of Raheja Builders's first major skyscraper projects in the city.

Like most of Raheja Universal's buildings the design has been changed repeatedly through the last couple years to a far more glassy and classy design, reflecting Indian economic growth and the increasing expectations of the Indian consumer.

It's first design was a very ho-hum concrete tower, painted with what would have been an atrocious shade of blue:

In Feb, 2007, a new design was suddenly being promoted all over Mumbai. Raheja Universal seemed not to even acknowledge the older design, as seen in this photo by nervi1 @ flickr:

^ The first time the new rendering of Raheja Legend is revealed above the Worli placename, on a hoarding in South Mumbai

This new design was a far better, but still not eye-catching, semi-glass cladded design. The height was also scaled upwards some. The newer design reflected the trend towards art deco-throwback architecture in Mumbai, popularized by its neighbor RNA Mirage.

^ The second design at night

The latest (and final) design came late last year. According to the architects, this new iteration of Raheja Legend is "inspired by the billowing wind-filled sails of boats along the Bombay coastline." The building is one of the forebearers of what I unscientifically term the 'swooshy' trend in many new buildings in Mumbai, with its glass cladding and crown. The design has won Raheja the Best Developer - Residential Award (Future) design at Cityscape India 2007 last december:

^ The finalized design

It is worth noting that the design was finalized after construction had actually started. Hence the podium of the tower is similar in structure to the second design.

Raheja Legend 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 RNA Mirage, also u/c:

^ The next door RNA Mirage

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, 10:51 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:

From Feb, 2008; by xrimpy @ flickr

^ Raheja Legend

Cov Boy · April 20th, 2008, 08:28 PM

Wow! I like these two buildings..very Maimi like structures and the Art deco style suits Mumbai quite well.

Cant wait for more updated photos.

***IndiansUnite*** · May 3rd, 2008, 07:32 AM

from the BWSL thread, a shot of Raheja Legend taken in April -

It's the one on the right

Hindustani · May 3rd, 2008, 07:33 AM

IU

thanks. great shot.

Cov Boy · May 4th, 2008, 07:33 PM

Getting taller all the time!

Thanks for the update.

Nitro · May 8th, 2008, 02:50 PM

worli is coming up nicely, though i really wish they'd move that grussome looking TV tower some place else

Cov Boy · May 9th, 2008, 05:59 PM

lol yeah me too!

TdotTdot · May 9th, 2008, 10:06 PM

I think its high time someone proposes a new tv tower for mumbai like the innovative one at gangzhou. That will really mark the coming of the skyscraper age in india.

***IndiansUnite*** · May 24th, 2008, 04:35 PM

May 16
Copyright Swami Stream

Cov Boy · May 27th, 2008, 12:13 PM

The TV does look kinda odd there now with all the new towers springing up everywhere.

bhargavsura · May 28th, 2008, 06:19 AM

Great pictures...!!

***IndiansUnite*** · May 30th, 2008, 03:42 AM

There's a video about high profile people moving to Bandra from south Bombay on CNN-IBN's video list. In that they show Raheja Legend u/c while showing Worli :

bhargavsura · May 30th, 2008, 06:00 AM

Lol.. the way the reporter is screaming (and pausing after each phrase literally- Indian Ish-style

) about the news makes me wonder if she's even reporting or scaring!!!

dreadathecontrols · June 1st, 2008, 12:42 PM

great pics.bombay a go go

***IndiansUnite*** · June 9th, 2008, 09:20 PM

May 24
Copyright Nikhil

bhargavsura · June 9th, 2008, 09:23 PM

Nice pic

Jai · June 30th, 2008, 02:35 AM

bhopalus · June 30th, 2008, 03:57 AM

what's the difference between the old render and the new one?

Jai · June 30th, 2008, 05:25 AM

new one is clearer

April 19th, 2008, 10:43 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): 11	WORLI \| Raheja Legend \| 167 m \| 40 fl \| Completed X-posted from my thread in the international forum ========================================================== Raheja Legend -- Worli, Mumbai The 40-story residential Raheja Legend is one of the first modern skyscrapers to come up since the Indian economic boom. Not to be confused with the similarly sized and named "The Legend" at Walkeshwar, Raheja Legend is a developed by K Raheja Universal and designed by P&T Group of Singapore, and is one of Raheja Builders's first major skyscraper projects in the city. Like most of Raheja Universal's buildings the design has been changed repeatedly through the last couple years to a far more glassy and classy design, reflecting Indian economic growth and the increasing expectations of the Indian consumer. It's first design was a very ho-hum concrete tower, painted with what would have been an atrocious shade of blue: In Feb, 2007, a new design was suddenly being promoted all over Mumbai. Raheja Universal seemed not to even acknowledge the older design, as seen in this photo by nervi1 @ flickr: ^ The first time the new rendering of Raheja Legend is revealed above the Worli placename, on a hoarding in South Mumbai This new design was a far better, but still not eye-catching, semi-glass cladded design. The height was also scaled upwards some. The newer design reflected the trend towards art deco-throwback architecture in Mumbai, popularized by its neighbor RNA Mirage. ^ The second design at night The latest (and final) design came late last year. According to the architects, this new iteration of Raheja Legend is "inspired by the billowing wind-filled sails of boats along the Bombay coastline." The building is one of the forebearers of what I unscientifically term the 'swooshy' trend in many new buildings in Mumbai, with its glass cladding and crown. The design has won Raheja the Best Developer - Residential Award (Future) design at Cityscape India 2007 last december: ^ The finalized design It is worth noting that the design was finalized after construction had actually started. Hence the podium of the tower is similar in structure to the second design. Raheja Legend 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 RNA Mirage, also u/c: ^ The next door RNA Mirage 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 06:09 AM.

April 19th, 2008, 10:51 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): 11	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: From Feb, 2008; by xrimpy @ flickr ^ Raheja Legend Last edited by Suncity; May 20th, 2008 at 03:49 AM.

May 3rd, 2008, 07:32 AM	#4
*IndiansUnite* -> Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Hanooz Dilli dur ast Posts: 10,464	from the BWSL thread, a shot of Raheja Legend taken in April - It's the one on the right Last edited by IndiansUnite; May 24th, 2008 at 04:34 PM.

May 8th, 2008, 02:50 PM	#7
Nitro The Don Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: London/Srinagar Posts: 284 Likes (Received): 0	worli is coming up nicely, though i really wish they'd move that grussome looking TV tower some place else __________________ "No, it is no use trying to emphasize the differences. For that matter no two human beings are alike. Every lover of peace must emphasize similarities" - Maulana Azad

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dreadathecontrols unregistered Join Date: Dec 2004 Posts: 2,578 Likes (Received): 1	great pics.bombay a go go __________________ *......guess who's coming to dinner.....*

April 20th, 2008, 08:28 PM	#3
Cov Boy Cov Boy Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Coventry UK Posts: 4,083 Likes (Received): 2	Wow! I like these two buildings..very Maimi like structures and the Art deco style suits Mumbai quite well. Cant wait for more updated photos.

May 3rd, 2008, 07:33 AM	#5
Hindustani Registered User Join Date: Jul 2004 Posts: 4,015 Likes (Received): 7	IU thanks. great shot.

May 4th, 2008, 07:33 PM	#6
Cov Boy Cov Boy Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Coventry UK Posts: 4,083 Likes (Received): 2	Getting taller all the time! Thanks for the update.

May 9th, 2008, 05:59 PM	#8
Cov Boy Cov Boy Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Coventry UK Posts: 4,083 Likes (Received): 2	lol yeah me too!

May 9th, 2008, 10:06 PM	#9
TdotTdot Registered User Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Toronto Posts: 305 Likes (Received): 0	I think its high time someone proposes a new tv tower for mumbai like the innovative one at gangzhou. That will really mark the coming of the skyscraper age in india.

May 24th, 2008, 04:35 PM	#10
*IndiansUnite* -> Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Hanooz Dilli dur ast Posts: 10,464	May 16 Copyright Swami Stream

May 27th, 2008, 12:13 PM	#11
Cov Boy Cov Boy Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Coventry UK Posts: 4,083 Likes (Received): 2	The TV does look kinda odd there now with all the new towers springing up everywhere.

May 28th, 2008, 06:19 AM	#12
bhargavsura Registered User Join Date: Aug 2007 Posts: 8,468	Great pictures...!!

May 30th, 2008, 03:42 AM	#13
*IndiansUnite* -> Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Hanooz Dilli dur ast Posts: 10,464	There's a video about high profile people moving to Bandra from south Bombay on CNN-IBN's video list. In that they show Raheja Legend u/c while showing Worli :

May 30th, 2008, 06:00 AM	#14
bhargavsura Registered User Join Date: Aug 2007 Posts: 8,468	Lol.. the way the reporter is screaming (and pausing after each phrase literally- Indian Ish-style ) about the news makes me wonder if she's even reporting or scaring!!!

June 9th, 2008, 09:20 PM	#16
*IndiansUnite* -> Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Hanooz Dilli dur ast Posts: 10,464	May 24 Copyright Nikhil

June 9th, 2008, 09:23 PM	#17
bhargavsura Registered User Join Date: Aug 2007 Posts: 8,468	Nice pic

June 30th, 2008, 02:35 AM	#18
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bhopalus Registered User Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Bhopal Posts: 438 Likes (Received): 0	what's the difference between the old render and the new one?

June 30th, 2008, 05:25 AM	#20
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