Rajabai Clock Tower and Mumbai University Library Building
Mumbai, Maharashtra

Rajabai Clock Tower and Mumbai University Library Building
Mumbai, Maharashtra

Rajabai Clock Tower and Mumbai University Library Building
Mumbai, Maharashtra

Rajabai Clock Tower and Mumbai University Library Building
Mumbai, Maharashtra

Rajabai Clock Tower and Mumbai University Library Building
Mumbai, Maharashtra

Rajabai Clock Tower and Mumbai University Library Building
Mumbai, Maharashtra

Rajabai Clock Tower and Mumbai University Library Building
Mumbai, Maharashtra

Rajabai Clock Tower and Mumbai University Library Building
Mumbai, Maharashtra

Rajabai Clock Tower and Mumbai University Library Building
Mumbai, Maharashtra

Rajabai Clock Tower and Mumbai University Library Building
Mumbai, Maharashtra

Rajabai Clock Tower and Mumbai University Library Building
Mumbai, Maharashtra

Rajabai Clock Tower and Mumbai University Library Building
Mumbai, Maharashtra

Rajabai Clock Tower and Mumbai University Library Building
Mumbai, Maharashtra

Rajabai Clock Tower and Mumbai University Library Building
Mumbai, Maharashtra

Rajabai Clock Tower and Mumbai University Library Building
Mumbai, Maharashtra

Rajabai Clock Tower and Mumbai University Library Building
Mumbai, Maharashtra

Rajabai Clock Tower and Mumbai University Library Building Mumbai, Maharashtra
Rajabai Clock Tower and Mumbai University Library Building Mumbai, Maharashtra
Rajabai Clock Tower and Mumbai University Library Building Mumbai, Maharashtra
Rajabai Clock Tower and Mumbai University Library Building Mumbai, Maharashtra
Rajabai Clock Tower and Mumbai University Library Building Mumbai, Maharashtra
Rajabai Clock Tower and Mumbai University Library Building Mumbai, Maharashtra
Rajabai Clock Tower and Mumbai University Library Building Mumbai, Maharashtra
Rajabai Clock Tower and Mumbai University Library Building Mumbai, Maharashtra
Rajabai Clock Tower and Mumbai University Library Building Mumbai, Maharashtra
Rajabai Clock Tower and Mumbai University Library Building Mumbai, Maharashtra
Rajabai Clock Tower and Mumbai University Library Building Mumbai, Maharashtra
Rajabai Clock Tower and Mumbai University Library Building Mumbai, Maharashtra
Rajabai Clock Tower and Mumbai University Library Building Mumbai, Maharashtra
Rajabai Clock Tower and Mumbai University Library Building Mumbai, Maharashtra
Rajabai Clock Tower and Mumbai University Library Building Mumbai, Maharashtra
Rajabai Clock Tower and Mumbai University Library Building Mumbai, Maharashtra

Rajabai Clock Tower and Mumbai University Library building was a preservation and restoration project of a Grade I heritage building at Fort Precinct in South Mumbai. The Restoration of the once tallest structure in Mumbai, a gothic-style 85m tall Rajabai Tower and the adjacent library was a challenging project from all aspects ranging from structurally, logistically and architecturally. The condition mapping of the building revealed the tower being built with four different stones Malad, grey-green Basalt, Porbandar and red Dharangadhara, minton tile flooring, Burma teak and rosewood structures, intricately carved balconies and 24 statues representing the different castes of India.

A restoration requires research and understanding of the structure's past and sensitive interventions to restore and upgrade using innovative solutions to resurrect the building and its beauty while making it function efficiently for today. The Rajabai Tower represent this philosophy and stands tall and proud post-restoration on the cityscape, as a timeless architectural representation of the history of the city of Mumbai.

CLIENT

University of Mumbai

SERVICES

Preservation, Restoration, Retrofitting and Upgradation

BUILT UP AREA

25,800 sqft

YEAR OF COMPLETION

2015

 

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