The Ballard Bunder Gatehouse is a striking, Neo-Classical structure built of rusticated yellow stone. Its triple-arch design, which closely resembles the Green Gate nearby, was completed in nineteen twenty to serve as a commemorative…
Ballard Estate Neoclassical Streets
Walk through Mumbai's remarkably quiet, planned business district to admire the grand port trust buildings, quiet avenues, and uniform Edwardian neoclassical architecture.
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1. Ballard Bunder Gatehouse
2. Mackinnon Mackenzie & Co Ltd.
The Mackinnon Mackenzie Building stands out in Ballard Estate for its grand neoclassical façade, characterized by towering pillars and a prominent statue of Neptune. Designed by the Scottish architect George Wittet, the structure serves as…
3. Hamilton House
Hamilton House in Ballard Estate is defined by its Edwardian Neoclassical architecture, featuring classical columns and grand, symmetrical proportions. It is part of a meticulously planned commercial district, a project initiated by the…
4. Grand Hotel, Mumbai - Ballard Estate, Fort
The Grand Hotel features a distinctive stone facade that rises above the streets of the Ballard Estate. Designed by the Scottish architect George Wittet, the building was constructed between nineteen fourteen and nineteen eighteen during a…
5. Neville House
Neville House is distinguished by its Renaissance revival style, constructed from glowing Malad stone that harmonizes with the surrounding district. Built in nineteen twenty-one, it stands as one of the earliest structures in the Ballard…
6. Port Bhavan
Port Bhavan, located on Shoorji Vallabhdas Marg, is a grade two A listed heritage building that houses the headquarters of the Mumbai Port Authority. It sits within the Ballard Estate, a twenty-two-acre commercial district reclaimed from…
7. New Customs House .
The New Customs House is a massive, symmetrical structure characterized by its neo-classical design and reinforced concrete frame. A stately facade features rows of tall, arched windows and columns that define the building's scale within…
8. Britannia & Company
Britannia and Company sits within a colonial bungalow, identifiable by its vintage bentwood furniture imported from Poland and a large, framed portrait of Queen Elizabeth the Second on its walls. Founded in nineteen twenty-three by Rashid…