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Panchatatva Apartments
Architecture should speak of its time and place, but yearn for timelessness.
This surreal masterpiece is ready to set a standard for first class Modern Architecture in the lake city. The location of this project is just right to make the building stand out and mark a permanent identity for Thane city skyline.
Concept of this project is to make an illusion of gigantic floating boxes revolving one above the other. There are five components of building which are statistically divided with ancillary space there by maintaining hierarchy of spaces. South facade of the building has service core and restrict direct Sun-light by providing few openings on this façade.
Panchatatva, name itself means the five elements and it has been incorporated throughout the building.
- Location : Wagale Estate, Thane
- Design Architect : Nilesh Desai
- Construction by : Eeshan Enterprises
- Project size : 53,230sq.ft.
- Status : In progress
Galaxy Apartments
The inspirational 22 storeyed High-rise is combination of Contemporary and Robust Architecture style.Underpinned by the quality of the Architecture and creative Design, Galaxy apartments is undeniably Unique.
The most prominent feature of the building is the amalgamation of the high rise with raised landscape. The front façade is made of glass to get maximum north light thus reducing energy consumption in lighting & ventilation.
The geometric composition of the space and precision planning make this building a cosmopolitan beauty.
- Location : Panchpakhadi, Thane
- Design Architect : Nilesh Desai
- Construction by : Eeshan Enterprises
- Project size : 22,000sq.ft
- Status : In Progress
Balkum Swimming Pool
A Contemporary master piece based on geometric parameters the Olympic-size swimming pool and the facility building will mark a significant spot in the Thane city architecture. The super structure houses a gymnasium and a restaurant with view of the Swimming pool and is covered with a GRP roof panelling which provide shade for the entire structure.
The design concept is very unique and roofing play a key role in shaping up the design and enhancing the Architectural beauty of the Facility building.
- Location : Balkum, Thane
- Design Architect : Nilesh Desai
- Construction by : TMC
- Project size : 20,000sq.ft.
- Status : Under Construction
Open Air Auditorium at Thane Panchpakhadi
In between the hustle and bustle of the city this auditorium acts as a breath-taking space. It is a community space where the citizens can gather, celebrate and watch performances. It provides us with an opportunity to bring people together.
This open auditorium consists of a stage and green rooms which can be used by the citizens during functions. A shell like cover forms the roof of the structure. The well-toned light at the stage backdrop adds to its beauty.
The lush landscape is an eye-catching feature.
- Location : Panchpakhadi, Thane
- Design Architect : Nilesh Desai
- Construction by : TMC
- Project size : 15,000sq.ft
- Status : Under Construction
Commercial Project at Tamilnadu
The project came in with a difficulty of 2 different plots and a road passing in between them.
This gave us an opportunity of merging 2 plots into a single unit.
A beautiful terrace garden where any employee will forget all the worries and enjoy his work became the major achievement of this project. It shows a perfect amalgamation of the Indoor office area and Outdoor green space.
The terrace garden has perfectly placed triangular punctures that allow the sunlight to flood on lower parking & public spaces.
The structure tears the green roof and emerges out towards the sky.
- Location : Thanjavur, Tamil Nadu
- Design Architect : Nilesh Desai
- Construction by : Tech Consultants, Thanjavur
- Project size : 15,000sq.ft.
- Status : In Progress
Ekleshai Temple
We started decoding symbolic significances of a temple into our conceptual design considering both, its functional as well as spiritual aspect.
The diety in the form of a soil mound was the Inspiration for developing this temple concept. The sketch shows an artistic expression of a free-flowing, mountain-like, organic form that appear as if it’s been extruded from its base. Heights of these domes are 25’, 20’, 16’ respectively based on ratios w.r.t. its length and width of its base as indicated in traditional temple design.
Our thought-process also evolved around this philosophical aspect of Indian culture where they believe that this outermost cover of living creature being the gross physical body and the innermost sheath being the subtle body or mind in which the soul resides. Designing based on this thought-process the exterior of this temple represents the human body and the variation in heights of domes and arches appears to be changing its form when one circumambulate the temple represents ever-changing physical world. The red colour which is also the colour of kum-kum, the red powder offered to the deity, is colour of incessant desire-driven activity and the resultant turbulence in the mind make for mediocrity. On the other hand once you enter the temple it is white in colour, the colour of tranquillity of mind. The mind is calm and contemplative. This is the state of effortless excellence. In this state one can connect with his own self in presence of the deity which represents the soul in the physical body. And once you reach the sanctuary the implied movement is vertical, to the symbolic mountain peak directly above the image of the diety. This movement upwards is linked to the enlightenment which is identified with the crowning finial of the temple.
The Garbha-griha is square in shape & sits on plinth. In the centre of the garbha-griha is the diety. Movement towards the sanctuary, along the east-west axis & through a series of increasingly sacred spaces is influenced by energy vibrations and is reflected in the architecture. There are 8 arches, 8 Canopies and 3 ring beams that are constructed in RCC. The 3 domes resting on these 3 ring beams are constructed in Bricks. The 3 dome shaped roofs are touching the ground at eight points forming a homogeneous continuous form that appears like a structure as if with no columns and walls. To make the construction process environment-friendly all the material used for the construction was procured from local villages not more than 25kms from the site. After construction was complete, the wooden scaffolding material was given back to the local contractors for re-use. Most of the labour was from tokawade village & speciality labour for making the domes came from out of station but stayed in the village till completion of their work. Also due to the uniqueness & universal appeal of this temple people from different religion voluntarily contributed towards the construction of this temple.
Since the temple is away from the busy highway traffic & general population, into this beautiful natural setting, we decided to keep maximum exposure to the surrounding environment. Also existing trees where incorporated in our design. We avoided installation of air-conditioners or air-blowers to take maximum advantage of the temple location in this peaceful, natural setting.
While designing the temple concept we emphasised primarily on the overall look of the temple that will have a Universal feel or appeal to it without overlooking the sentiments of local community. There are no doors and windows to the temple, indicating admission to one & all without discrimination between rich & poor communities, cast, creed, etc. Everyone will have excess to God as it should be.
After completion of the temple project we realized that as an architect we played an important role of a catalyst between god and his devotees. This temple became a place where they bond freely and openly in harmony with nature. The uniqueness of Ekleshai Devi Temple has become an identity for the Tokavade community. And also in this present age where religion is being used as a reason for death and destruction, our vision was to emphasize primarily on the concept of humanity & oneness & we hope we have been able to achieve this goal. This temple is not only identified as a place for worship but it also symbolises the strong faith of Tokavade community, their belief, their devotion towards Ekleshai Devi, which helps them to nurture the values of life that sustain our society. In this entire process our professional skills too were put to test by these same values. Values that inspire us to believe, that service to society is service to Lord.
- Location : Tokavade, Thane
- Design Architect : Nilesh Desai
- Construction by : Eeshan Enterprises
- Project size : 3,000sq.ft.
- Status : Completed in 2013
Basic Service for Urban Poor
This is first LEED Certified Silver rated BSUP project in Thane providing a shelter for more than 185 families from Slum. BSUP projects come under Jawaharlal Nehru National Urban Renewal Mission (JNNURM) by Government of Indian Ministry of Housing and Urban Poverty Alleviation, New Delhi.
This green building is well equipped with sustainable components such as Solar powered lighting for Public spaces like passages, walk-ways, etc. Also Reed Bed system was introduced for the very first time in BSUP residential project to recycle 80% of Grey water for Garden Landscaping and flower-bed plantation on the facade for maintaining good air quality entering each apartment.
This building is 17 storey Residential tower right in centre of Panchpakhadi and the most prominent design feature of the Tree on the roof symbolize New Beginning & Growth for the families residing in it, that was derived from one of the olden cultural concept of city planning & development in India.
- Location : Panchpakhadi, Thane
- Design Architect : Nilesh Desai
- Construction by : TMC
- Project size : 81,860sq.ft
- Status : Completion Dec 2016
Multi Sport Mini Stadium
This Multi-sport facility host sporting events like lawn tennis, badminton, squash, chess, carom and table tennis.
The building -façade flaunts a very intricate design and detail that gives unique identity to the facility building and the envelope acts as a sun-screen as well. The ground floor host indoor games like chess, table tennis. The first floor has gymnasium, second floor has Squash court with viewing gallery on mezzanine floor above.
The building roof top provides a fine dining experience. This facility building acts as a place for people in Kopari community to gather & enjoy sporting and recreational events in their neighbourhood.
- Location : Kopari, Thane
- Design Architect : Nilesh Desai
- Construction by : TMC
- Project size : 5,950sq.ft.
- Status : Under Construction
Saket Balkum Waterfront
CONCEPT OF THE PROPOSAL
The overall concept of the phase – I pilot project is in tune with the overall master plan for the Thane waterfront. The plan focuses on achieving the following.
SOFT MOBILITY:
The waterfront development is part of the overall strategy of providing soft mobility along the creek thereby connecting the various areas of the city along the creek. Hence it includes pedestrian pathways as a continuous stretch along the entire section as well as cycling tracks wherever possible in maximum stretches.
PUBLIC FACILITY:
The development seeks to improve the public access and connectivity to the Thane creek, thereby activating the waterfront edge and connecting the people to the creek. At the same time it also provides much needed open spaces for recreation for the public.
ENVIRONMENT:
Since the waterfront is abutting the Thane creek, it comes under the CRZ zone. The creek edge is proposed to be constructed along most of the stretches, wherever possible, using gabion walls which are an eco-friendly method which does not use any RCC or Concrete. Also mangrove plantations would be carried out along the entire stretch.
For the purpose of the study and proposal, the Phase – I proposal has been divided in the three stretches/ parts:
Part 1 - Cidco Bus stop to kalva Bridge
Part 2 – Kalva Bridge to saket complex
Part 3 – Thane east
KEY FEATURES
GABIAN WALL EDGES ALONG THE CREEK
Gabions are large, wire baskets that are filled with a local linked together to form terracing, retain river banks, support earth banks and limitless other uses in the civil engineering field. The ‘baskets’ come in variety of dimensions. Generally 1m wide x 1m deep x 1-4m long, and a selection of mesh sizes to suit the various applications. They are cost effective, through use of local random stone, generally in chunks 100-200mm, and being very simple to install.
The gabions can be ‘stacked’ to create structures up to around 10 m high. The ‘natural’ look of gabions, compared to, say, reinforced concrete; make them a most attractive alternative for many schemes, such as the river bank erosion control project. They are also more ecofriendly as they do not use any concrete for construction and allow for water permeability.
CYCLE TRACK AND PEDESTRIAN WALKWAY
The waterfront is envisaged as an intervention for soft mobility for the Thane city. It allows for a continuous connecting corridor along the creek edge, allowing the people to connect with creek while also providing connectivity to the main city center near the thane station areas.
- Location : Thane
- Design Architect : Nilesh Desai
- Construction by : TMC
- Project size : 30,000sq.m.
- Status : In Progress
Modern Villa at Vangani
This unique villa in the heart of Vangani Village is set out to be one of the most diverse building in and around the neighbourhood. This is a LEED certified – Silver-rated project in Homes category.
Very modern and stylistically designed facade has its own set of charm making passer by watch with a state of awe.
The Villa has a grand double height spaces in the centre along with numerous window opening on all facades for the sole purpose of bringing the nature more close and maintaining a 360 view of picturesque landscape around.
- Location : Vangani
- Design Architect : Nilesh Desai
- Construction by : Eeshan Enterprises
- Project size : 11,500sq.ft
- Status : Completed in 2015
Nagla Bunder Waterfront
Waterfront Development Master plan is of 31 km Creek length. The Master plan planning is geographically divided into 13 zones. Out of these zones, we are planning on Zone-10 which is 1.8 km.
By developing this section, the area will be beautified with Pedestrian Plazas, Garden, Landscaping, Landmarks for viewing, Mangrove trails, Promenades, Public spaces, Cycle track etc.
This Waterfront will not only enhance the beauty of the are but will also improve environmental quality by way of protecting Mangroves, further prevent encroachment on creek lands. Waterfront will have potential to start water transport from Gateway of India Up to Vasai. It will enhance the value of land adjoining the creek.
- Location : Thane
- Design Architect : Nilesh Desai
- Construction by : TMC
- Project size : 140,000sq.m.
- Status : In Progress
Amphitheatre at Kopri
Laxminarayan complex at PanchPakhdi
Public Library at Majiwada
Olympic Swimming Pool
Tekdi Bungalow
Upside New York Town House
Meditation Center
