Mumbai (formerly Bombay) was always acknowledged for its colonial architecture. But post independence, urban architecture here has been now proliferating with its use of concrete and glass. The commercial and entertainment capital of India is mushrooming at an irrepressible pace. To mitigate the pressure on its resources, the city is being redeveloped on a massive scale. The aim is to convert this capital into a world-class city and a top business destination, thereby realising the ‘Vision Mumbai goal’.
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Apurva Bose is an architect from India ,pursuing architectural journalism. For her, buildings are 'intelligent and intriguing spaces' that reflect and promote certain lifestyles and work styles. Writing about such spaces or buildings is what really appeals to her. She can be contacted at apurvabose@yahoo.com.
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