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Architects: Studio Lotus
- Year: 2024
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Photographs:Suryan // Dang
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Manufacturers: Hitachi Air Conditioning, Saint-Gobain, Asian Paints, BlueStar, Jaquar, Jay Jalaram Bricks, K-lite, NERI LIGHTING, Philips, Ultra Tech, Windows/ glazing system
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Lighting: k-lite, neri lighting, Jaquar, Philips
Text description provided by the architects. In an era marked by rapid urbanisation and greenfield development, India's cities are grappling with the challenge of vehicle-centric planning and a critical scarcity of genuine communal spaces. Against this backdrop, a cluster of defunct cotton mills has been given new life—and a new purpose. Formerly home to Lakshmi Mills, one of India's oldest yarn and fabric manufacturing companies, the iconic site at a major urban node is now the focal point of a massive redevelopment initiative. This project exemplifies the potential of adaptive reuse and placemaking, revitalising underutilised urban areas and fostering a deeper sense of connection between people and their cities.
