The country’s tallest residential era began with the LIC Building in Chennai was completed in 1959. It was 12 stories at first, and was the first in India to be a skyscraper. It was taller until 1961 when it was replaced by the taller twenty-five story Usha Kiran Building surpassed it. In 2024 it is estimated that it is estimated that the India Residential Construction Market is valued at around $189.80 billion. Mumbai has the most tall and towering buildings in India with more than 600 tall structures in Mumbai’s Mumbai Metropolitan Region. Since then, a number of taller structures have been constructed in cities across the country.
Let’s take a look at the top 10 residential structures that are located in India.
1. Palais Royale
- Height: 320m (1,050 feet)
- Floors: 56
- Started: 2008
Palais Royale is a residential construction located in Worli, Mumbai, Maharashtra, India. It’s the highest-altitude structure and the third highest in India. The building reached its peak size in the year 2018, however the construction is still ongoing on both the exterior and interior. They believed it would be completed by the end of December 2023. However, due to problems with the law and other issues beyond their control, they’re now expecting to be completed in December 2024.
2. Lokhandwala Minerva
- Height of 301 m (988 feet)
- Floors: 83
- Started: 2011
The Lokhandwala Minerva is India’s second-tallest residential structure located in Mumbai, Maharashtra. It is comprised of two towers, each of which have 78 floors. The towers offer parking on levels 5-13 and two floors with excellent amenities starting at levels 14 until 19. The 20th level there are open-to-sky garden and, between levels 20 and 24 there exist two halls for banquets. The 25th floor is used for services. Residential floors run from level 26 to 76. Additionally, the penthouses are located from levels 76-78. A girder at the 50th floor divides this tower in two components 3 bedroom apartments below and four-bedroom apartments above.
3. Piramal Aranya Arav
- The height is 282.2 millimeters (926 ft)
- Floors: 83
- Opened: 2018
Piramal Aranya Arav Piramal Aranya Arav an impressive building located in Mumbai, India, found in Byculla. It’s the third highest building in Mumbai, and has an 83-story building which makes it among the highest in Mumbai. HOK Architects designed the tower and completed it in 2022. The tower houses luxurious apartment units that feature the most modern technology and offers a an amazing city view.
4. World One
- Heigh: 280.2 millimeters (919 ft)
- Floors: 76
- Started: 2011
World One World One is the fourth tallest residential structure. It is 76 floors high and is located at Mumbai, Maharashtra, India. It’s located on an 7.1-hectare (17.5-acre) site, where the Shrinivas Mill was once. Two other towers are located on this same property: World View and World Crest. The Lodha Group constructed the complex for $321 million. The construction began in 2011 hoping for a maximum high of 442 meters (1,450 feet). They were not able to obtain an approval of authorities at the Airports Authority of India [AAIfor the level, so the project was put on hold for couple of years. Following this delay, they revised the design to the current height, and completed the project.
5. The Park
- Height 268 meters (879 feet)
- Floors: 76
- Started: 2013
Lodha Park is an residential development project developed by the Lodha Group located in Mumbai, India. They purchased the land in 2012 from DLF Limited in 2012 for approximately Rs2,800 crore. The project is comprised of five massive towers, each measuring 268 meters high and an average of 76 floors. The towers were the highest in India between 2019 and 2020. However, later structures grew taller.
6. Omkar 1973
- Height 267 meters (876 feet)
- Floors: 73
- Started: 2013
Omkar 1973 Worli is a different major building project in Mumbai created through Omkar Realtors. It is comprised of three towers and is scheduled to be completed at the end of 2024. There will be more than 400 luxurious apartments, ranging from 2500 sq. feet. up to 18,200 sq. feet. The three towers are named Omkar 1973 Towers A,B, and C. Each tower is 73 stories high, and with three floors of underground parking.
7. Nathani Heights
- Height 262 meters (860 feet)
- Floors: 72
- Started: 2012
Nathani Heights is also a tall building located in Mumbai located near Mumbai Central railway station. It’s 262 meters high and was first discussed in the year 2011. It was first constructed in 2012 and completed it in the year 2020. It is possible to see the Mahalaxmi Racecourse and the Arabian Sea from the top of it since it is located in central Mumbai.
8. Three Sixty West Tower B
- Height Tower B: 260 meters (853 feet) Tower A 255.6 meters (839 ft)
- Floors: Tower B: 66, Tower A: 52
- Started: 2011
Three Sixty West is a tall structure located in Mumbai, India. It consists of two towers connected by the base. Its taller, Tower B Tower B, stands taller at 260 meters and has 66 floors. The smaller one, Tower A, is 255.6 meters tall and has 52 floors. Tower A serves to house offices and hotels, while Tower B has private homes. The base is home to dining establishments and ballrooms. Kohn Pedersen Fox was the architect for the structure. LERA (Leslie E. Robertson Associates) was involved in the design and Samsung C&T was the main contractor. Tony Chi and Associates designed the interiors of the hotel. Populous created amenities for the residents.
9. The 42
- Height: 260 meters (850 feet)
- Floors: 65
- Started: 2012
The 42 is one of the high structure in Kolkata, India. It’s located in Chowringhee Road, between Tata Centre and Jeevan Sudha. It was first planned in 2008, however construction began two years after that. It was completed in the year 2019 and was the highest construction in India. It’s also the highest finished structure within India other than Mumbai.
10. One Avighna Park
- Height: 260 meters (853 feet)
- Floors: 64
- Started: 2010
Then, One Avighna Park is an exclusive residential tower situated in Parel, Mumbai, India. It is a 64-story building and is constructed as two towers. The IGBC declared it an environmentally-friendly platinum building. The apartments are elegantly constructed with the highest quality of interiors. The construction began in June of 2013. Each apartment is equipped with a private pool. A fitness area as well as a grand lobby, and spectacular panoramas from flats are available.
Conclusion
They are among the most popular residential structures that are located in India. Apart from these top structures, India has many other extremely tall structures. Skyscrapers usually are around 100 meters (330 feet) up to 150 meters (490 feet) tall. Modern skyscrapers don’t support their weight on their own; Instead, they depend on the steel frame and curtains, which allow lots of windows. Skyscrapers are characterized by large glass walls. Sometimes, new developments appear and get higher. These new buildings are being constructed. When you’re in major cities, make sure you see these structures.
