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Our Architectural Design and Innovation Process

byAccess ArchitectsProjects across India; Office in Dadar, MumbaiStarts from50 ₹ per Sq. Ft. (Built-up Area)View full gallery

A look into how we combine advanced technology with design precision to shape the Mumbai skyline, from initial concept to final construction.

This video offers a glimpse into how we use advanced software like Rhinoceros 3D and Grasshopper to develop complex parametric facade designs. We then use 3D printing to create physical study models, allowing us to test and refine our ideas with precision.

We use Virtual Reality (VR) to create immersive design mockups for our clients and consultants. This technology allows stakeholders to walk through and interact with a 3D model of the project, helping to visualize the space and refine every detail before construction.

This conceptual sketch captures the essence of a high-rise project, focusing on the integration of green spaces like rooftop gardens and a podium-level pool. Our design process always starts with a strong artistic vision that balances architectural form with natural elements.

A conceptual 3D printed model allows us to physically study the form and massing of our high-rise designs. This tangible approach is a critical step in our process, helping us understand the building's presence and scale in three dimensions.

This 3D printed model of a high-rise building is held against the Mumbai skyline, demonstrating how we use physical models to study our designs in their future context. This step is vital for ensuring our projects complement and enhance the urban fabric.

This diagram illustrates a key step in our design process for a high-rise tower. We analyze the building's mass and stagger the upper levels to improve solar gain, maximize views for residents, and create additional functional spaces like terraces.

Our design process begins with fundamental massing studies, as shown in this diagram. We split the building's mass to reduce overlooking between units and create a more balanced, visually appealing volume.

This diagram shows how we arrange functional spaces vertically to create a stepped aesthetic. By shifting the masses, we can maximize solar gain, improve views, and enhance the building's overall visual appeal from the street.

This ideation diagram shows how we arrange different functional spaces vertically along the building's core. We then translate these zones into voids and solids within the building's mass to create a functional and dynamic structure.

This diagram breaks down the vertical organization of a typical high-rise project. We strategically place retail, amenities, podium parking, residential units, triplexes, and terraces to create a cohesive and highly functional living environment.

About Our Design & Innovation Process

We bridge the gap between imagination and construction through immersive VR walkthroughs and 3D-printed massing models. By testing structural forms, solar orientation, and facade patterns in a virtual environment, we ensure that every design decision is technically sound and optimized for the site before a single stone is laid.

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