heliopolis: a neo-gaudi mumbai apartment by planet 3 studios
drawing from the otherworldly residences of the gods, this neo-gaudi apartment building brings a different formal vocabulary to mumbai.
heliopolis: a neo-gaudi mumbai apartment by planet 3 studios
all images courtesy of planet 3 studios
referencing the abode of the greek gods as well as the ancient columned city of predynastic egypt, heliopolis, a towering residential development in mumbai by planet 3 studios boasts a tectonic dynamism in form of prominent neo-gaudi columned balconies. a pioneering steel frame structure, flexible interior layouts, solid surface acrylic façade cladding and interactive landscape elements, the structure envisions a fresh formal vocabulary for the dense city.
tectonic skins vary in permeability for controlled passive ventilation
vertical gardens and lush landscaping embrace the built space
twisting columns recall the carved forms of the catalan master
an orthogonal high-rise is enriched by the likes of neo-gaudi structural columns
a night view shows the interplay of light against the curved columnar volumes
glazed balconies highlight the nature-drawn masses
night view of the otherworldly residences
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