By Savitha Hira, the compilation Credit goes to SNK Consultants for the photography. The Bombay House, which has been renovated and remodeled for the next generation, is yet another famous landmark that Ar. Brinda Somaya has dedicated to the city of Mumbai, which is the heart and soul of the Tata Group. One of her designs is one that originates from a conversation. A conversation with the spirit of the architectural form; with the heritage of the environment in which it’s located. In Mumbai, the renowned Bombay House, which has been around for 94 years and serves as the worldwide headquarters of the Tata Group, has been revitalized and is now standing in all of its former splendor. Restoration of the Facade An Edwardian neoclassical style is shown on the towering front of the four-story colonial building that was constructed with Malad stone and designed by Scottish architect George Wittet in 1924. The stone surface has been meticulously cleaned, and it is presently standing in its restored state. It has been determined that some deep cornices have been cleaned using ammonia poulticing, while other parts of the stone have been treated with water jet and copper slag procedures. There have been a number of different repairs carried out based on cracked and chipped stone cornices and wall faces. These repairs have been carried out using either Dutchman Repair or Plastic Repair, depending on the kind of damage that has occurred. It has been reconstructed that the three entry canopies have been reproduced by wrapping the interior soffits of the barrel vaults with wood and the end faces with wood and glass, so duplicating the design that was used before. External basement grills that were cut in the past to accommodate services and make the emergency exit easier to access have been re-detailed using the design that was already in place. This has allowed the openable portion of the grill, which had been cut within the grill in the past and then locked with padlocks in certain locations, to be accessible without visually disrupting the design. Electronic locks have been installed on these windows, and in the event of an emergency, a push button may be used to open them. The installation of double-paned windows leads to a significant decrease in the amount of noise coming from the outside (reduction of up to 40 db). This also helps minimize the burden that is placed on the air conditioning system to some degree. In order to ensure that only a minimal number of cables are visible, the majority of the external service lines have been relocated internally. These lines include plumbing, sanitation, and air conditioning, among others. Additionally, the wiring for the security cameras and external lighting has been routed. The outside lighting that was installed to draw attention to important aspects of the facade is comprised of streamlined LED fittings that are of an external grade. These fittings reduce the visibility of the installation during the daylight. Of course, it is not all. Because the structure is regarded in relation to its immediate surroundings, the pavements that surround the edifice have been paved with concrete pavers. This is a more sympathetic complement to the stone facade that the building has. State-of-the-art Interiors The style of the renowned structure is marked by a majestic entryway, which creates a feeling of arrival and also contributes to the building’s appeal. Aspirations of today’s contemporary, agile, and collaboration-driven workforce are reflected in the restored interiors, which follow an open-plan layout and have increased communication across levels. The sharing of casual meeting spaces over three levels helps to maximize efficiency, which in turn improves the flow of work and the contact between employees. Every aspect of the ancient boardroom on the fourth floor has been brought back to its former splendor, with the sole modern element being the use of technology. A coffee lounge, informal break-out spaces, a digital museum that uses digital technologies for storytelling, and an especially developed experience center that captures the rich heritage of the building, reflecting the 150-year journey of the Group, are all located on the ground floor. The experience center is designed to convey the lofty ideals and vision of the company in order to inspire both the current generation and the generations to come. The interiors are meticulously coated with modern sustainable materials and finishes, with proper consideration paid to a contemporary format inside an Art Deco design. This is done while maintaining a constant awareness of the history component of the architectural form. The interiors are brought to life with the use of brighter natural lighting, paintings, and art pieces that complement the restrained color scheme. The mood is kept grounded and reverent by the busts of the founders of Tata and by archive images of the Group. In a first for Bombay House, a kennel has been constructed for the canine companions, who have been an essential component of the structure for many years. Somaya and Kalappa Consultants have completely revitalized the Bombay House in a record span of nine months, all while maintaining the vision and substance of the company’s principles that are included into the requirements for contemporaneity. File of Facts: The Tata Group is the client, and the design firm is Somaya & Kalappa Consultants. Brinda Somaya, the principal architect, and Nandini Sampat, the director, are both architects. The members of the design team are as follows: Brinda Somaya, Nandini Sampat, Homeyar Goiporia, Ritika Jharia, Nidhi Ravindran, Prashant Phatak, Ishita Parikh, Sunisha Tarkar, Bhumika Redkar, Ashna Mepani, Madhukar Warang, Saiprasad Mestri, Sayed Mohiuddin Swati Ray, Mushtaqim Kirkire, Pavaman Jainapur, Anthea Fernandes, Rajkiran Naik, Ashish Puradkar, Rahul Nair, and Saagar Shinde The carpeted area is 1,10,000 square feet. Mumbai’s Fort is the location. Visit the website inditerrain.indiaartndesign.com in order to see the photographs. Architecture, restoration and conservation, commercial interior design, facade design, rehabilitation, and sustainability are some of the related articles that may be found here.
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