Urban Design & Master Planning
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Takes projects across Mumbai Metropolitan Area
Mumbai Metropolitan Area, Maharashtra
Takes projects across India
India
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Office at Mahalakshmi, Mumbai
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Mandviwala Qutub & Associates (MQA), 2705-2708, Prestige Turf Tower, Shakti Mills Compound Lane Office. Dr. E Moses Road Mahalaxmi (W)- Mumbai -11Turf Estate, Compound Lane, 207, Shakti Mills Ln, off Doctor Elijah Moses Road, Mahalakshmi, Mumbai, Maharashtra 400018, India
plans projects around Lower Parel, Worli, Mahalaxmi Race Course, High Street Phoenix, Prabhadevi, Byculla
I design master plans and urban spaces that fit the local climate, use community input, and solve site challenges with practical, long-lasting solutions.
Pricing Guide
Strategic Master Planning & Zoning
Analysis & Strategy
- Site Potential Assessment: Detailed study of plot geometry (specifically addressing odd shapes) and topography to identify usable areas.
- Regulatory Compliance: Zoning definitions strictly adhering to municipal guidelines for FSI utilization, setbacks, and fire tender movement.
- Climate Orientation: Block positioning designed to optimize wind flow and minimize heat gain via North-South avenue planning.
Design Outputs
- Layout Options: Two distinct conceptual layouts mapping road networks, building footprints, and open space distribution.
- Volumetric Models: Non-detailed 3D block models to visualize scale, height, and shadow impact.
- Circulation Plan: High-level strategy for vehicular entry/exit, pedestrian segregation, and parking zones.
- Area Metrics: Preliminary tables calculating Ground Coverage, Built-up Area, and Saleable Area estimates.
Detailed Urban Design & Placemaking
Public Realm & Landscape
- Common Area Design: Detailing of plazas, courtyards, community nodes, and street sections including paving patterns and street furniture concepts.
- Landscape Strategy: Integrated master plan defining softscape (planting palette) and hardscape ratios for active usage.
- Infrastructure Zoning: Conceptual overlays for essential services including drainage patterns, waste management zones, and site lighting levels.
Visualization & Guidelines
- High-End Visuals: Photorealistic renders and a cinematic walkthrough video showcasing texture, lighting, and human activity.
- Development Guidelines: A technical rulebook defining facade controls, height restrictions, and material palettes for future construction.
- Phasing Strategy: A logical roadmap for staged site development (e.g., Residential Phase 1 vs Commercial Phase 2) to aid cash flow.
About Urban Design & Master Planning
What Drives My Work
Urban design, for me, is about people, not just buildings. I try to shape communities where folks can live, work, and play, whether it's a city block or a whole village. My aim is always to design for the long haul, not just patch things up for now. A place should feel like it belongs to you, and you to it.
How I Tackle Projects
I start by listening and soaking in the vibe - the climate, culture, and land shape every decision. My master plans cover everything from the first sketch to the last brick. If I say “sustainability,” I'm not just ticking boxes. That means using local materials, designing for the climate, thinking about stuff like rainwater harvesting and waste management. Community-centric urban planning is always at the core.
Real Projects, Real Stories
- Revitalized Bhendi Bazaar for 20,000+ people with wider streets and green courtyards, keeping the area’s Fatemid culture alive.
- Designed a village model with public squares, play zones, and connected pathways, showing what rural master planning can do.
- Worked on Pune’s biggest Health City and mixed-use township design, blending homes, shops, and healing spaces.
Making Constraints Work
Odd-shaped sites? I see them as design challenges.
- Turned a boomerang-shaped plot into two slim towers with killer views.
- Made crescent-shaped high-rises on a pear-shaped site to funnel views the right way.
- Twisted a long, narrow building for better sunlight and sea link views.
Why It Matters
End of the day, I want to create places that offer flexibility, privacy, and a sense of home. Whether it's a tiny apartment for a big family or a massive township, thoughtful, climate-responsive master plans can make all the difference.
Meet your Expert
Qutub Mandviwala
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My Story
Hey, Qutub here. Architecture’s never just walls for me, it’s always been about people. I like finding answers where others see problems, whether that’s squeezing comfort and privacy into a tiny home or sketching out a whole skyline. At MQA, we started out small—John still laughs and says, ‘Pehle 10 jan tha, abhi bhi family hai’ (We were 10, still a family). Awards are nice, but honestly, seeing our designs actually help folks? That’s the real win.
My Work
All-in-one architecture, urban design, interiors - We design everything—high-rises, townships, schools, hospitals, retail, and more, from master plans to interiors.
Site-centric architecture - Every project is shaped by its land, climate, and community. No cookie-cutter stuff, just what fits best.
Small spaces, big ideas - Tiny homes or huge towers, we focus on flexible spaces that give comfort, dignity, and utility for all.
Passive cooling design and sustainability - We build for the future—natural light, green spaces, local materials, and energy-efficient solutions, always.
