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Ar. Ratan J. Batliboi
Owner Ratan J Batliboi Architects
Global Innovation & Design Thinking Community
Mumbai Chapter
Ratan J. Batliboi completed his education in 1980, with a first class honours and distinction in Architecture. He is also the recipient of various other awards for his academic achievements. RJB as he is fondly known, believes in an integrated approach to design by challenging conventional beliefs of aesthetics and planning, and works in a holistic multi-disciplinary design environment.
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Owner
Ratan J. Batliboi - Architects Private Limited
1988-Present . 33 Years 0 Months
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Academic details
University:
University of Mumbai
Degree:
B.Tech
Specialization:
Architechture
Certification:
B.Arch
Year:
1975
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A fluid roof line marks this contemporary architectural statement as one enters Navi Mumbai from the older sister city across the Vashi creek. Willed to be India’s largest public LEED Gold certified project, its ambitious volumes enfold exhibition halls, public exhibition areas, banquet hall, art gallery, public plazas, parking facilities and gardens. This civic project’s…
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The development of a railway station for this new suburban hub in Navi Mumbai stretched the brief, to create an urban magnate with a fore court area for place making that includes its landscape. The Kharghar Railway Station today is an architectural study on how to make the commuter the focus of railway station design…
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The brief was to reinvent the image of J&K Bank from being authoritative to customer-oriented and the same has been achieved through the demarcation of spaces from an earlier 7:3 ratio for bank staff and customers, to a far more customer oriented ratio. Unlike a typical bank, the design is a reflection of Jammu and…
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The project carves out over three high-rise floors, the corporate headquarters in the city for this global giant, with stunning views of the Arabian Sea. The X-shaped floor plate is broken up into four quadrants united by a central core point which houses services and transition points. The visitor access is limited to only one…
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An old mill building was to be rejuvenated by the sounds of music and young users. The project for the International music school gave new direction to this old industrial precinct. Rather than create the expected keeping in mind the experimental nature of the end-use an offbeat auditorium set the tone of the unexpected while…
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A state-of-the-art mega factory hub for Tata steel becomes the four square kilometer nucleus of this development. To house its officers and employees a supporting township was envisioned with “Sustainable, Secure and Smart” being the three predominant guiding pillars. The phase one consists of 1000 dwelling units making up the residential complex, comprising a mix…
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A delicate addition of travel themes into a corporate activity hub renders character to this modular office premises. A fast-track project of upgrading the existing premises in 2 phases, this modularity was envisaged to meet the timelines and also as response to the brief of workspace activities. This grid was softened by the introduction of…
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This architectural consultancy to develop a residential township for officers and non officers was envisaged as a series of interaction of building scales that included residences, community buildings, auditorium and sports facilities. The building typology was worked upon with strategies that included master planning, architectural design, structural design, MEPF design and landscape integration. The proposed…
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The project was to develop a master plan that allowed to establish a smart, sustainable and secure ecosystem for a new city development in Djbouti. A phase wise master plan was proposed that catered to multiple issues such as developing a strong economic base by creating employment nodes, ideas to support local, metropolitan and global…
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A catalyst for progress and growth of the textile engineering industry, the ITME office is designed to be a modern day office- minimal and not overpowering. A neutral colour scheme with shades and tints of brown, white and grey has been used. These colours are non-assertive and blend well with the background. Owing to the…
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Nestled in a vast green expanse, the auditorium complex at NISER has a welcoming entrance outlined by a curved pergola. Two entry points lead to the complex, both having an expansive approach. The complex entrance opens up to a spacious lobby leading up to the auditorium through the front of the house. Ancillary services are…
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The desired brief for an iconic and climatically sensitive office complex saw the development of a fenestration-based design that is driven by various shapes used on Indian currency notes. As a jail-like pattern of these forms flow along the facades they bridge the gap between the architectural and cultural intent. Site conditions and climate dictate…
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A competition winning entry, the design exercise explored the multiple floors of a corporate high-rise. The classification of the user patterns in accordance to relationships and the study of the earlier facility, allowed clusters of activities to be identified and distributed over the floors. A corporate floor was developed on the 8th level which included…
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Efficient lines meet a palette of materials to create this Nationalised Bank’s shift to its new-age avatar. Envisioned with a contemporary and corporate design style the premises feature a state-of-the art auditorium, a separate corporate floor and an exclusive dealing area. A free flow of glossy Italian marble on the bank’s floor leads the way…
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Anchored by two lakes on the north and south of the site the building aims to capitalise on the views and the nature’s bounty. A strategy of shortest access points effectively allows the users fast access to the site’s extremities with additional access points for service considerations. The two phases of the project, has its…
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Located at the city’s major cross-roads, the architecture of the building aims to create an ambitious landmark that would endorse the value system of the company. Among the many core values were those to create an environment to “work, live, learn, explore and evolve “. The planning works towards giving an interactive and collaborative work…
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The house designed for an architect was built in a 120-year-old Heritage building in Mumbai, by respecting the structural integrity. The arches, doors and architectural modification was implemented keeping the original character of the house however with modern interventions and new world charm. The architect’s residence brings in light through the balconies and large windows,…
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Modernity enveloped by tradition, the head office for RPG Enterprises emanates the values of the company, wherein the brand is constantly progressing while still holding onto its roots. The contemporary design of the interiors uses straight lines and minimal elements, offering an uncluttered work environment, with undulating walls creeping upto the ceiling accentuating the space.…
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The apartment is a warm space that has a thoughtful design and remarkable attention to detail. The spaces are simple with a neutral colour palette but highlighted by decorative elements such as the colourful wall art, wood clad panels, bright accent pieces and sculptures that add a pop to the space. To maintain privacy and…
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Presently IIT Bombay has strength of about 9000 students and over a period of time it is likely to reach a capacity of 20000 students. The objective of the competition was to have a comprehensive master plan for redevelopment, to accommodate expansion as well as relocation of the class rooms, workshops, teaching and research laboratories,…
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The conservation efforts at one of the most significant pieces of fort architecture in India, the Mehrangarh fort, aims to build on the existing assets and develop a comprehensive master plan that will integrate best practices in museum design with the latest public infrastructure to support the fort complex. RJB-CPL along with the Mehrangarh Museum…
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Connecting three floors of the RPG house in Worli, an open office plan aims to incorporate CEAT’s corporate values CAIRO (Challenger, Aspiration-led, Integrity, Result Obsession and Openness). A competition winning entry between 5 architectural firms the design is driven by the optimal utilization of spaces, a cheerful daylight-filled interior that engages people and offsets a…
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The Signature Bridge across the Yamuna River has been envisioned downstream from an existing baraage at Wazirabad, Delhi. It draws inspiration from being a symbolic structural expression of welcoming progress and development for the nation. The bridge pylon, rising to 150mts is the country’s tallest. The cable stayed deck spans 250mts out while the bridge’s…
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India at 70 was a project born out of a collaborative scheme between RJB-CPL and Observer Research Foundation. It aimed to revitalize one of the city’s most historic open spaces – the grounds of August Kranti Maidan. It is here that India’s freedom struggle was awakened with the “Quit India Movement”. A detailed stakeholder analysis…
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Presently IIT Bombay has strength of about 9000 students and over a period of time it is likely to reach a capacity of 20000 students. The objective of the competition was to have a comprehensive master plan for redevelopment, to accommodate expansion as well as relocation of the class rooms, workshops, teaching and research laboratories,…
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How does one re-align and design an iconic landmark that is synonymous with Mumbai? The competition-winning Masterplan for Marine Drive became a solution-findings exercise driven by an understanding of environmental impact, socio-cultural behaviour, circulation and movement pattern, and stakeholder interests. The first phase, now completed, focused on improving the infrastructure, like a new sea wall…
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Proposed as an urban landmark, the project was a coming together of a dynamic brief which was bound by the cultural ethos of the historic city of Nagpur and its geographical significance as the centre of the nation. Catering as a commuter centric mixed-use development, it featured an elevated metro station ‘Zero Mile’, that rose…
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The project addresses an offered land parcel and sees the holistic potential that it can offer its residents. The larger ambit of the scheme created housing for the tea estate workers while optimizing on the natural resources which they are dependent on. It further issued ideas on integrating it into an economically viable eco-tourism strategy.…
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A contemporary office with clean lines and smooth finishes, the office for PCI is designed to be a simple premise, with minimal elements and light colours with only a couple of bold colour injunctions to identify departments. The space is aptly lit by the ample amount of natural light that enters through the full length…
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This iconic urban centre of South Mumbai was re-envisioned as part of the India@70 initiative in partnership with Observer Research Foundation. The proposal redeveloped the grounds as an active hub by becoming a nucleus for connections between the dynamic neighbourhood functions. Various place making strategies and interventions include pavilions, squares and parks, that help to…
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This initiative is driven by the need to resolve the traffic congestion between two of Mumbai’s commercial centres Worli and Nariman Point. It illustrates an alternative, sustainable and economic solution driven by practicality. It proposes a much needed investment supporting 92% of the citizens who use public transportation or are pedestrians. A review of various…
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The project was one of the centennial gifts for the city of Jamshedpur from Tata Steel as a way of celebrating its rich evolution with its citizens. What better gift than a vision plan that consistently upgrades the city itself, especially its epicenter. The proposal delved into the transport connectivity, narrating history of Jamshedpur through…
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The site is spread over a 50 acres plot of land, located almost abutting the mouth of a lake, spanning a 2 to 2.5 kms width bank-to-bank, providing ample space for water-sports and other water-based activities. The site was divided into zones of recreation- wood lands, hospitality, heritage and socio-economic, conference and business and linked…
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