Updated: 14 February 2021
With a population over 18 million, Mumbai is an eclectic blend of several important styles of architecture that have spanned the history of the city. From western influences like Gothic, Victorian and Art Deco, to Saracenic or more recently contemporary design, everything can be found in Mumbai!
Check out the MUST-SEE Architecture in Mumbai below. I hope you find it useful as you navigate its busy streets (there’s a map at the bottom to guide you around). As you see with the date at the top, this list is always updating as new projects are completed. If you want to see your photo featured, hashtag #AVONTUURA on Instagram and I will try my best to include it.
Onwards!
Contemporary Architecture
GMS Grande Palladium
Architect: Malik Architecture
Built: 2011
Type: Office
Address: Grande Palladium, 175, BKC CST Link Rd, Kolivery Village, MMRDA Area, Kalina, Santacruz East, Mumbai
Imagine Studio at the Trees
Architect: Studio Lotus, GPL Design Studio
Built: 2015
Type: Institutional, Renovation
Address: Pirojshanagar, Vikhroli, Mumbai, Maharashtra
The JSW toilet
Architect: Serie Architects
Built: 2019
Type: Public Washroom
Address: Marine Drive
Modern Architecture
Kanchanjunga Apartments
Architect: Charles Correa
Built: 1974
Type: Residential
Address: Bomanji Petit Marg, Cumballa Hill, Mumbai, Maharashtra
The Jehangir Art Gallery
Architect: Durga Bajpai
Built: 1952
Type: Art Gallery
Address: 161B, Mahatma Gandhi Road, Kala Ghoda, Fort, Mumbai, Maharashtra
Open to the Public: Yes
Website: https://jehangirartgallery.com/
Oberoi Trident Towers
Architect: P.G. Patki Associates
Built: 1973
Type: Hotel
Address: Nariman Point, Mumbai, Maharashtra
The Mumbai World Trade Centre
Architect: Architectural Research Unit
Built: 1970
Type: Office
Address: Centre-1, 31st Floor , WTC Complex, Cuffe Parade, Mumbai, Maharashtra
Phiroze Jeejeebhoy Towers (BSE Towers)
Architect: Chandrakant Patel
Built: 1980
Type: Office
Address: Kala Ghoda, Fort Mumbai, Maharashtra
Traditional Architecture
Gateway of India
Architect: George Wittet
Built: 1924
Type: Arch
Address: Apollo Bandar, Colaba, Mumbai, Maharashtra 400001, India
Open to the Public: Yes
Chhatrapati Shivaji Terminus
Architect: Frederick William Stevens, Axel Haig
Built: 1888
Type: Railway Station
Address: Chhatrapati Shivaji Terminus Area, Fort, Mumbai, Maharashtra 400001, India
Open to the Public: Yes
The Taj Mahal Palace
Architect: Sitaram Khanderao Vaidya and D. N. Mirza
Built: 1903
Type: Hotel
Address: Apollo Bandar, Colaba, Mumbai, Maharashtra 400001, India
Open to the Public: Yes
Website: taj.tajhotels.com/en-in/taj-mahal-palace-mumbai/
Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Vastu Sangrahalaya
Architect: George Wittet
Built: 1903
Type: Museum
Address: 159-161, Mahatma Gandhi Road, Fort, Mumbai, Maharashtra 400032, India
Open to the Public: Yes
Hours: Daily: 8:00am – 6:00pm
Cost: 500 ₹ ($8 US)
Website: www.csmvs.in/
Elephanta Caves
Architect: Unknown
Built: Unknown (Between 5th and 8th century)
Type: Caves
Address: Elephanta Island, Mumbai, Maharashtra 400032, India
Open to the Public: Yes
Rajabai Clock Tower, University of Mumbai
Architect: Gilbert Scott
Built: 1878
Type: Institutional
Address: Karmaveer Bhaurao Patil Marg, Mantralaya, Fort, Mumbai, Maharashtra 400032, India
Open to the Public: Yes
Hours: Daily: 9:00am – 10:45pm
Website: www.mumbai.org.uk/rajbai-tower.html
Bombay High Court
Architect: Gilbert Scott
Built: 1862
Type: Civic
Address: Dr Kane Rd, Fort, Mumbai, Maharashtra 400032, India
Open to the Public: Yes
Hours: Monday – Friday: 11:00am – 5:00pm
Website: bombayhighcourt.nic.in/
Mumbai Airport Terminal (BOM)
Architect: SOM
Built: 2014
Type: Airport
Address: Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport Area, Vile Parle, Mumbai, Maharashtra 400099, India
Open to the Public: Yes
Website: csia.in
Mumbai Airport Terminal
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Architect: SOM
Built: 2014
Type: Airport
Address: Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport Area, Vile Parle, Mumbai, Maharashtra 400099, India
Open to the Public: Yes
Website: csia.in
Architect: Gilbert Scott
Built: 1862
Type: Civic
Address: Dr Kane Rd, Fort, Mumbai, Maharashtra 400032, India
Open to the Public: Yes
Hours: Monday – Friday: 11:00am – 5:00pm
Website: bombayhighcourt.nic.in/
Architect: Gilbert Scott
Built: 1878
Type: Institutional
Address: Karmaveer Bhaurao Patil Marg, Mantralaya, Fort, Mumbai, Maharashtra 400032, India
Open to the Public: Yes
Hours: Daily: 9:00am – 10:45pm
Website: www.mumbai.org.uk/rajbai-tower.html
Architect: Unknown
Built: Unknown (Between 5th and 8th century)
Type: Caves
Address: Elephanta Island, Mumbai, Maharashtra 400032, India
Open to the Public: Yes
Architect: George Wittet
Built: 1903
Type: Museum
Address: 159-161, Mahatma Gandhi Road, Fort, Mumbai, Maharashtra 400032, India
Open to the Public: Yes
Hours: Daily: 8:00am – 6:00pm
Cost: 500 ₹ ($8 US)
Website: www.csmvs.in/
Architect: Sitaram Khanderao Vaidya and D. N. Mirza
Built: 1903
Type: Hotel
Address: Apollo Bandar, Colaba, Mumbai, Maharashtra 400001, India
Open to the Public: Yes
Website: taj.tajhotels.com/en-in/taj-mahal-palace-mumbai/
Architect: Frederick William Stevens, Axel Haig
Built: 1888
Type: Railway Station
Address: Chhatrapati Shivaji Terminus Area, Fort, Mumbai, Maharashtra 400001, India
Open to the Public: Yes
Architect: George Wittet
Built: 1924
Type: Arch
Address: Apollo Bandar, Colaba, Mumbai, Maharashtra 400001, India
Open to the Public: Yes
