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Mumbai– the city of dreams, the city that never sleeps, has been captivating for all – archi-
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in South Bombay, as it was a commercial district with colonial-era offices. This culturally
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rich city, that holds many communities under its name, defines the evolution of architec-
ture in India through its diversity of styles: Colonial, Victorian, Gothic, and Modernism.
Mumbai keeps on blurring the lines between modernism and urbanistic and traditional
approaches with new infrastructures like monorails, multi-lane fast highways, and skylines
while still preserving areas like Khotachiwadi and Colaba. Throughout the development,
Mumbai has lost few of the heritage charm, including the Tramway which served for al-
most 90 years, and also the Jewish culture. Mumbai is a city developed through the contri-
butions of architects and engineers like Sir Bartle Frere & James Trubshaw, William
Emerson, Thomas Cowper, Sir George Gilbert Scott and many more, to the latest archi-
tects like Studio PKA, RMA Architects, SJK Architects, etc. All these personalities have
helped improve and inspire the infrastructure we see today around the city.
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the city fulfil their thirst needs while continuing their daily tasks. These structures symbol-
ise both functionality and a memoir to the deceased. The tradition of erecting these utility
structures began in the 18th century. The main components of pyaav is a stone basin with
a spout at human level and stone trough at the ground level for animals. These structures
were one of the places where caste and status did not matter.
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Today, the surviving pyaavs can be found in neglectable status, due to which only a keen
observer can find them. Dr Varsha Shirgaonakar has been assisting the Mumbai
Metropolitan Heritage Conservation Society in exploring and restoring these pyaavs found
in areas like Colaba, Parel, Dadar, Kings Circle, Matunga and Bandra.
Today, these Drinking Water Fountains are not only dry but are also in dilapidated condi-
tion. Many of these have suffered structural damages due to time, or surrounding condi-
tions, while many can be found surrounded by heaps of garbage.
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The structure combines Jewish tradition with Indian and English Victorian influences. The
structure is made of brick masonry, which sits over a plinth made of stone masonry.
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Commonly known as the Blue Synagogue of Mumbai because of its blue colour, the
Synagogue was never originally blue. During a restoration carried out by conservation ar-
chitect Abha Narain Lambah in 2018-19, the colours were restored to white, with bright
indigo borders, which were originally used during the 1884 construction. During this
restoration, the
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The market building was constructed in 1869, designed and conceptualised by William
Emerson; the business operations began in 1871. Visitors are amazed by the magnificent
frieze at the market’s entrance, which are still the same as seen in the above image. The
space is also constructed in such a way that it receives enough natural light throughout
the day. The initial design had three entrance doors, each separated by a column, includ-
ing an area for a carved panel portraying everyday life. Two such panels were designed by
John Lockwood Kipling, depicting the life of workers working in fields.
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Today the market houses many stalls, from wholesale fruits, vegetables and poultry to
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clothes, dress materials, toys, jewellery, and even a pet store. While there have been talks
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about the restoration and redevelopment of the market space, still there has been no fur-
ther action taken.
The construction began in 1821 but took more than 12 years to completely finish. The area
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Horniman Circle_©www.udri.org/projects/conservation-study-horniman-circle/
Once known as the city’s financial centre, Horniman Circle, today has lost its title of
financial district of the city due to advancement in building technology like escalators, lifts,
better infrastructure, spacious floor plans and also due to the damages caused by the sur-
rounding developments.
The Horniman Circle Trust, which also commissioned this research in 1998, renovated the
garden in 1995 and restored the cast iron fencing that encloses it. The Horniman Circle
Association was founded in 1999 as a result of the study, and it has since developed a
thorough conservation design for the restoration of this heritage district, as well as archi-
tectural regulations to be observed by all buildings in the area. Today the location hosts
the annual Sufi festival and musical concerts during the Kala Ghoda Festival. The circle has
also been a significant attraction for the film industry because of its architectural features.
Watson’s Hotel
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Watson’s Esplanade Hotel, today will known as the
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ing cast-iron building, which is located in Kala Ghoda. After the Menier Chocolate Factory
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in Noisiel, France, Watson Hotel is the world’s oldest multi-level cast-iron structure. The
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hotel’s cast and wrought iron structure was fabricated in England, and the building was
constructed in 1867-69. The hotel was designed by civil engineer Rowland Mason Ordish,
who later worked on many more cast and wrought-iron structures like bridges and market
halls, including Albert Bridge in London.
As time passed, the Esplanade Mansion changed from owner to owner. Hence, the func-
tions of the buildings also changed from being a 150-room hotel to small commercial spa-
ces acquired by doctors and lawyers who were practising in Bombay High Court or
Mumbai City Civil and Sessions Court.
Even though the Watson Hotel holds a treasure chest for architectural enthusiasts, art his-
torians, and conservationists,
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even able to be listed on the 50 most endangered buildings globally, under the World
Monuments Fund; but the restoration process was still not able to start because of the ac-
commodators. Even today, architects and engineers are trying to conserve the building by
giving it the ‘World Heritage Site’ tag.
Overall, the city holds many 19th-century elements, whether they are architectural ele-
ments, or caves, or the poster art of Mumbai’s film city, or documents. Mumbai holds trea-
sures like Taj Hotel, Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Terminus (formerly known as Victoria
Terminus), old Portuguese Churches, and so on; but today these structures have been lost
between the concrete jungles of the 21st century and are hard to observe. We are familiar
with Mumbai and its impression on the world, but many impressions are vanishing with
time.
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Samanata Kumar
Samanata Kumar, is a young interior designer, driven by keen interest for Architectural
heritage and culture. Her curiosity includes parameters of architecture and design,
photography, travelling, writing, roller skating and air rifle shooting for leisure. Her latest
focus includes gaining knowledge in development of housing typologies around the
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