Hines Trophy, BKC Mumbai

The proposed commercial development by Hines is a landmark Grade A commercial office project located in the prestigious Bandra Kurla Complex (BKC)–Kalina business district of Mumbai. Designed as a high-performance, future-ready workplace, this premium office tower rises 11 storeys with an accessible terrace, combining advanced façade engineering with sustainable building design principles.

At the core of the project is a high-efficiency façade system featuring full floor-to-ceiling glazing across typical office floors. This design maximizes natural daylight penetration, reduces reliance on artificial lighting, and enhances overall workplace productivity and occupant comfort. The façade is further optimized with integrated vertical fins that provide effective solar shading and glare control, significantly improving thermal performance and reducing energy consumption.

Spanning approximately 1.5 million sq. ft. over a 3-acre site, the development is envisioned as a world-class commercial campus. In addition to premium office spaces, the project will include curated retail, F&B offerings, and state-of-the-art amenities, creating a vibrant mixed-use environment for businesses and professionals.

Strategically located in BKC—Mumbai’s leading financial and commercial hub—the Alpha project benefits from excellent connectivity and a thriving business ecosystem. This iconic development is being delivered through a joint venture between Hines, Mitsubishi Estate Co., Ltd., and Sumitomo Corporation, with Kanakia Group as the land partner, reinforcing its position as a benchmark for sustainable, Grade A office developments in India.

Client : Hines India Pvt. Ltd.

Architect : KPF (US) / KAPL

Project Status : Design stage

Scope : Building Envelope from Concept to completion

What We Did

Building Envelope/Facade Consultancy (concept to site completion)

BES Value Add:

• Development of a custom façade system integrated with large-format vertical aluminium fins, acting as effective solar shading elements while enhancing the building’s architectural identity.
• Incorporation of vertical aluminium fins to improve energy efficiency, reduce solar heat gain, and optimize façade thermal performance for high-performance commercial buildings.
• Expertise in resolving complex façade geometries across terraces, retail frontages, and lobby areas, ensuring seamless integration of design and engineering.
• Implementation of a highly optimized unitized curtain wall system, engineered to reduce aluminium consumption per sqm, improving cost efficiency and structural performance.
• Focus on material optimization and lightweight façade systems, contributing to sustainable façade design and improved installation efficiency.
• Extensive development of façade details and 3D junction models, ensuring precise execution, coordination, and clash-free integration with building systems.
• Use of advanced 3D modelling and BIM-driven façade design for accurate visualization, detailing, and improved project delivery efficiency.