India Tower, 700m, World's Second Tallest Building: Construction & Updates

Update: As of May 2023, the construction of India Tower has been canceled. The tower was also known as the Park Hayatt Tower. Designed by the architecture firm Foster + Partners, the India Tower was expected to reach a height of around 700 meters (2,296 feet). It was intended to feature a distinctive twisting design, with a helical shape that gradually rotated as it ascended, giving it a unique architectural profile. The tower's design aimed to incorporate sustainable and energy-efficient features. However, it is essential to note that the India Tower project has faced various challenges and delays over the years, including issues related to funding and regulatory clearances. As of my knowledge cutoff, I cannot provide information on the current status of the project or whether it has been completed. I recommend referring to recent news sources or official channels for the most up-to-date information on the India Tower project.

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The tower under construction at Mumbai, if completed by 2016 stands a chance to become the world's second tallest building; while the top rank is still claimed by Dubai's Burj Khalifa. The proposed height of the skyscraper is about 700 meters aka 2300 ft. The building is expected to have about 126 floors. The building is also known as the Park Hyatt Towers or Dynamix Balwas Tower (DB Tower). As of today, the project has been put on hold and is expected to get revived soon.

One of the YouTube users has posted the construction video:-



But I wonder whether this *is* the right video. Someone living nearby can confirm and if possible, please post the latest photos/videos of the construction site.

The final design of the tower, as posted on Wikipedia looks like this: -



It would be quite interesting to follow up the civil engineering & structural engineering insider view on this tower. Considering the Mumbai climate, it's going to be even more interesting to see how this building develops. I'm more curious to know why this structure will stand the strong sea winds. The elder brother, Burj Khalifa has a triangular base, which logically makes sense; considering the stability. What's your take on this?