The Bandra Station is Grade I listed living functional suburban station in Mumbai. As principal architects, the task involved preparation of  a comprehensive conservation plan and urban design strategy  for the station and its immediate precinct. The key objectives of the project are to develop Bandra Station as an efficient transportation hub and multi-modal interchange. To develop stronger and more meaningful connections with the surroundings and encourage creative industries to enhance its profile as a local landmark. Additionally to develop a high quality and culturally relevant, vibrant and diverse public realm to enhance the setting of the heritage building, a station that is legible and accessible to all by undertaking a sensitive restoration and upgradation programme for the Station. The project involved preparation of a situation analysis, measured drawings, condition assessment, urban design strategy as well as a detailed conservation plan for the works.

Urban design, conservation, adaptive reuse, heritage, urban intervention
Urban design, conservation, adaptive reuse, heritage, urban intervention
Urban Design Strategy & Conservation Plan for Bandra Station, Mumbai 3
Urban Design Strategy & Conservation Plan for Bandra Station, Mumbai 5

Architects: AISHWARYA TIPNIS ARCHITECTS

Location: Mumbai

Client: UNESCO India

Status: Completed

Project Year: October 2015

Collaborators: Urban Designer: Advait M Sambhare

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