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JIO WORLD CENTRE
JIO WORLD CONVENTION CENTRE
Bandra Kurla Complex, Mumbai | India
AREA + ATTRIBUTES
- 18.5 acres
- 8,500,000 sf entire complex
- 1,000,000 sf convention centre
- Three exhibit halls spanning 162,000 sf (16,500 guests)
- Two convention halls totalling 108,000 sf (10,640 guests)
- 32,300 sf ballroom (3,200 guests)
- 140,000 sf prefunction
- Kitchen (18,000 meals a day)
- 5,000 space on-site parking
- 2,000 seat theatre
Mumbai was in need of a multifaceted, flexible venue that could host distinguished events and establish India’s ability to deliver superlative exhibitions, conventions and conferences. The goal was to create a series of spaces future-proofed for large, small, international and state events. It was critical that the venues would be capable of simultaneously hosting events while incorporating the most advanced technology and a committed support team to take care of all requirements.
Accessibility for all was a major driver for this convention center – the owners were clear that it must defy socio-cultural standards rooted in class, and be a true gift to the city of Mumbai and its citizens.
The convention centre is enormous with several entry and exit points and is designed in a way that one does not see a straight line all the way down while looking ahead. Instead, the design of the centre is scalloped, giving each entry a unique element, yet a sense of repetition and a sense of movement and flow. The entire flex hall’s ceiling is covered with a jaali, the modern silver metal of the CEC transitioning to a warmer gold. With an area totaling 515,900 sf, this facility is currently India’s largest convention and exhibition center, containing several entry and exit points.
The CEC concourse design is scalloped, giving each three-story entry a unique element, yet a sense of repetition, movement and flow. A stand-out element is the striking, hand-crafted Lasvit chandeliers in the pre-function lobbies. The chandeliers lend each area their own identity. Earth, fire, air and water – sacred elements in Indian philosophy – provide the perfect design inspiration. The concourse ceilings also follow the same iconic lotus-petal theme and have sound absorptive materials that reduce the reflected sound and lets one take in and enjoy their impressive surroundings.
JIO WORLD CENTRE, NITA MUKESH AMBANI CULTURAL CENTRE
Mumbai | India
AREA + ATTRIBUTES
- 192,500 sf
- 2,000 seat Grand Theatre
- 250 seat Studio Theatre
- 125 seat Cube
- 16,000 sf exhibition space
The overall design of the Grand Theatre and all its intricate layers celebrates the luxurious level of craft and design that reflects the richness of color, detail and pattern of India making this a singular world experience.
The Grand Theatre features exquisite jewel-toned Sicis mosaic glass tiles from Italy; customized laser-cut meta jaali screens from Dubai; acoustic micro-perforated walnut wood with the ability to absorb sound from Greece; handrails, door frames and millwork from Muscat; custom-colored fabric from Germany and walnut clad seating from Italy.
The stand-out feature of this world-class hall is the bespoke ceiling. Custom-built in Austria, 17 lotus petals with arabesque perforated pattern studded with 8,400 Swarovski crystals individually programmable and illuminated transform this remarkable ceiling into a theatrical performance element by itself. Its ability to change in color and pattern integrated into theatre events make this unique in the world.
The other two theatres are 250 and 125 seats, are more subtle and subdued than the main theatre but designed with the same warmth in mind. These spaces are the backbone of the center providing special performances of very intimate, small-scale works.
All patterns, profiles and detail development of features were created by the design firm.
