Mumbai INformal

Aerial site plan of the Mumbai INFORMAL proposal showing street grid, green spaces, and waterfront integration.
Date
Authors
Kiara Nahomy Wong Siu (MAUD ’25)
Teresa Ka Weng Lai (MAUD ’25)
Henry Black (MUP ’26)
R. Kofi Boakye Bempong (MUP/MPA ’26)
Prizes

Plimpton-Poorvu Design Prize, First Prize

Kiara Nahomy Wong Siu (MAUD ’25), Teresa Ka Weng Lai (MAUD ’25), Henry Black (MUP ’26), and R. Kofi Boakye Bempong (MUP/MPA ’26)

Luxury living in Mumbai hinges on the vertical, while informal living lays on the horizontal. Mumbai INformal bridges these contrasting realities by introducing a multi-use podium typology that transforms “co-existing” into meaningful “co-living.” This approach respects and celebrates the livelihoods, aspirations, and daily rhythms of the residents who call this area home.