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Mumbai's Gorgeous New Namaste Tower



Mumbai, India is about to unveil a gorgeous new skyscraper to the world. Designed by Atkins Design Studio for W Hotel, the Namaste Tower aims to become a landmark structure, representing the burgeoning economic and cultural significance of India. The 62-story, 984-sq-ft tall building, which is currently under construction, will include a hotel, office and retail space.

The traditional Indian…

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Added by Eugene on October 3, 2012 at 2:30pm — No Comments

Mumbai After The Smoke Has Cleared

On Monday most of Mumbai, India attempted a return to normal activity, in the wake of the 60-hour-long siege last week. Some facts about the attacks are a bit clearer now, others still hazy. Based in part on the confessions of the only terrorist captured alive - Azam Amir Kasav, Indian officials now say that there were only 10 gunmen involved, all members of Lashkar-e-Taiba, a Pakistani militant group with links to the disputed Himalayan region of Kashmir - though Pakistan officially denies any… Continue

Added by Eugene on December 1, 2008 at 11:00am — 2 Comments

Mumbai Under Attack (CAUTION: EXTREMELY GRAPHIC)

Late Wednesday night, Mumbai, India found itself the target of a ferocious terrorist attack, and the situation remains unresolved even now, three days later. According to reports, upwards of 60 young men entered Mumbai in small inflatable boats on Wednesday night, carrying bags filled with weapons and ammunition, and spread out to nine locations to begin their attacks. Lobbing grenades and firing their weapons, they entered hotels, a railway station and several other buildings, killing scores… Continue

Added by Eugene on November 28, 2008 at 10:30am — 4 Comments

my mod Architecture :: Hard Boiled Mumbai

I Love Egg -

Cybertecture Egg

James Law Cybertecture International

commissioned by Vijay Associate (Wadhwa Developers) for Mumbai, India



The 32,000 sq m egg-shaped building will combine “iconic architecture, environmental design, intelligent systems, and new engineering to create an awe-inspiring landmark in the city.”…





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Added by PANDA JU on May 30, 2008 at 1:30pm — No Comments

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