Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar Grand Memorial
Mumbai, Maharashtra

Client
Shapoorji Pallonji and Company Pvt Ltd (EPC Contractor for MMRDA)
Services
- Detailed Architectural Design
- Structural Design (Buildings & Statue)
- Electrical, PHE, Fire, HVAC
- Low Voltage & Lighting Design
- Landscape Design
- AV & Acoustics Design
- BIM
- Signage & Graphic Design
- Sustainability
- Statutory Approvals
- Coordination of Design
- Engineering & Procurement
Project Cost (INR)
800 Cr
Site Area
12 Acres
Status
Ongoing
The Dr. B.R. Ambedkar Grand Memorial, located in the 12 Acre Indu Mill compound in Mumbai, is dedicated to the architect of the Indian Constitution. The Concept for the Memorial has been developed by Shapoorji Pallonji and further Detailed Design and Engineering consultancy is being provided by us. Aesthetically designed with a promenade along the seafront, the high bronze cladded Statue of Equality will be 350 ft tall, placed on a 100 ft pedestal and accessed by a spiral ramp. With a total Height of 450 ft, it will be the third tallest statue in the world. It has been designed by renowned artist Ram Sutar.
Inspired by Buddhist architecture, the main attraction will be a 25,000 sqft Chaitya (stupa) or Meditation Hall, a dome with a 24 stone ribbed ceiling built around a lotus pond. An eight-tier bronze canopy will represent Buddha’s eightfold path and have an Ashoka Chakra covering the structure. The pedestal will also house an interactive museum, a 1000 capacity Auditorium, Exhibition Halls, Research Centre, Lecture Halls, a massive Library, Conference Halls, a Gallery of Struggle depicting the momentous events from the life and work of Ambedkar, and many more features. Designed for Green Building Certification, more than two-thirds of the space will be reserved for landscapes and gardens. Two levels of parking for more than 400 vehicles is part of the plan. The Grand Memorial promises to become an impressive part of Mumbai’s skyline.
Key Features
Dr. B.R. Ambedkar Statue | 350 ft tall on 100 ft raised pedestal |
Meditation Hall (Vipassana) | 25,000 sq ft |
Memorial Library | 50,000 sq. ft |
Interactive Museum | 40,000 sq. ft |
Auditorium | Capacity: 1000 seating |
Gallery of Struggle | On life of Ambedkar |
Memorial Park | Themed park across the site |
Parking Space | For 400 cars |