Project Overview Client: Godrej Properties Ltd Location: Vikhroli East, Mumbai, India Site Area: 34 Acres Project Type: Mixed-use: Residential, Commercial, Hospitality, Retail & Cultural Design Team: Sasaki (Planning, Urban Design,…
‘‘We shape our buildings; thereafter, they shape us.’ – Winston Churchill Mumbai wakes up early. Not for leisure, but out of necessity. Trains begin their journey down the tracks at…
The aspect of water being a necessity for every individual, though seemingly diversified, remains an unattainable dream for a majority of citizens. In this scenario, the extreme contrast in piped…
In the heart of Mumbai, tucked between a dense urban village and the noise of a busy street, stood a plot so small and constrained that most would dismiss it…
According to data from the PIB Economic Survey 2023–24, approximately 40 million Indian students enrol in higher education each year. Many students choose their accommodations because of their reasonably priced…
The 21st-century city is shaped by the spread of so-called slums. UN-Habitat states that more than a billion people live in these communities around the world, and they represent almost…
“The folk tradition…is the direct and unself-conscious translation into the physical form of a culture, its needs and values.” –Amos Rapoport, House Form and Culture Vernacular originates from the Latin…
Designed as a tribute to Sayagyi U Ba Khin, the first accountant general of the Union of Burma and a leading authority on Vipassana teachings. It represents the Buddhist heritage…
Marine Drive, often referred to as Queen’s Necklace, is a 3.6 km long, graceful curve of reclaimed land, where the city of Mumbai seems to pause, just for a moment.…
An incredible event, magnificent management and undeniably marvelous energy and enthusiasm is what this 10-day festival means to this thriving neighbourhood of Mumbai. Lalbaug is a humble neighbourhood in Mumbai,…
Urban transport in India is confronted with severe challenges—growing populations, ageing infrastructure, constrained investment, and rising environmental issues. Public-private partnerships (PPPs) have been seen as the key solution to closing…
A person enters into a time capsule as they walk into an Irani Café in Mumbai where the air is filled with the aroma of bun maska, and sunlight fills…