A diverse range of urban projects represent the work of this emerging Mumbai-based practice in Mumbai, India

April 25, 2011 Category: Commercial Building, Office

Designed by OPOLIS architects, A diverse range of urban projects represent the work of this emerging Mumbai-based practice is located in Mumbai, India. House on the Ridge (completed 2005) is unique in its siting, material usage, orientation (vis-a-vis the rainfall and sun movement) and more importantly the magic of catching and framing the views around it.

The use of bamboo as an alternative building material is being explored in an attempt to cut the energy consumption in buildings. Their Tan Tien project (currently under prototype development) explores this on a greenfield site, while their Urban Campus project explores the idea of creating a campus in a tight urban situation. It also recognises the importance of public space and living quarters within an institute.

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