heliopolis: a neo-gaudi mumbai apartment by planet 3 studios

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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