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Press Clippings
Excerpted from Star of Mysore; 24 February 2007
Apartments in Mysore: city's changing skyline
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Brigade Group, a Bangalore based construction company with its office in Mysore, is one of the best developers in the city. B.R. Suchendra, the Branch Manager of Brigade Mysore operations says, "One thing we make sure is quality and we pay attention to details. Like all wall-edges have steel beading so that they don't chip while moving furniture and other things. We pay attention to the greenery also." The group is an ISO 9001-200 certified company, established in 1986.
Luxury apartments, integrated enclaves, state-of-the-art offices, corporate residences, resorts, hotels, clubs and schools are among their creations of excellent civil engineering. The company has pioneered the introduction of many value-enhancing features to the high-rise structures, mainly fire and security protection systems for the safety and comfort of residents.
Brigade Group was a fore-runner in incorporating eco-friendly measures like rainwater harvesting and waste recycling systems in the apartment complexes.
Brand name that stands for reliability, high professional standards and long-lasting customer relationships are the hallmark of Brigade Group.
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Speaking on this issue Suchendra says, "All apartments are well-maintained. I don't think you will find a single bad looking or badly maintained Brigade apartment." Among the company's prestigious projects are: Brigade Elegance in V.V. Mohalla, has just 12 apartments in all, each with three bedrooms. The apartments, each measure 2,150 sft to 2,400 sft, commanda price range Rs 65 lakh plus. Brigade Habitat in Lakshmipuram with 15 apartments each has two and three bedrooms apart from the hall and kitchen. Brigade Splendour on Lalitha Mahal Road has 32 apartments in all with three as well as four bedrooms. The structure has been made ready for occupation and the price is upwards of Rs 85 lakh per apartment. Their latest projects are Brigade Elite 1 and Brigade Elite 2 on K.R.S. Road.
The industry focusing on high-rise structures is not facing any problem relating to materials needed, either in quantity or quality. Sand comes from T. Narasipur side and aggregates from Krishnarajapet region as well as T.M. Hosur off Mysore-Nagalore Road. Bricks are supplied by kiln owners who have emerged in locations all around Mysore. |
Indian Express, 26 November 2006
Brigade Millennium Road inaugurated
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On Saturday, Health Minister R Ashok officially inaugurated the Brigade Millennium Road in JP Nagar. The road is an extension of the 24th Main and was developed by the Brigade Group.
Ashok said that this was a good example of public-private partnership and called upon developers to invest in civic amenities.
Having developed Brigade Millennium and Brigade Gardenia
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group housing enclaves in JP Nagar, Brigade Group took the responsibility of developing this stretch of road. The Brigade Millennium Road is 2.3 km long and 50 to 65 ft wide.
Brigade MD MR Jaishankar said: “We always seem to be acting to overcome the problems of yesterday. We must have the vision to act for the future.” |
Deccan Herald, 26 November 2006
First public road built by firm
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The newly constructed 2.3 km stretch of road at Puttenhalli will go down in history as first public road in modern Bangalore to have been financed and constructed by a private builder.
Formally thrown open on Saturday, it has been named Brigade Millennium Road after the Brigade Group, which spent more than 3 crore on its construction.
Several local land developers, residents and government agencies also chipped in with their contribution. Residents of areas surrounding Puttenhalli Tank, including JP Nagar 5th and 6th phases, had to make do without a road all these years as the local authority pleaded helplessness, citing lack of funds.
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Last year as many as 3,000 houses in the area were flooded, following heavy rains.
The then chief minister Dharam Singh came under heavy fire by the residents for gross neglect of the area.
Inaugurating the road, Health Minister R Ashok said, “This is a first time that a road has been constructed entirely by a private enterprise without any government funding. Our role was limited to sanctioning the road’s construction.” Two projects—Millennium and Gardenia—are located on the same road.
Brigade Group Chairman M. R. Jaishankar expressed interest in providing 100 streetlights. |
Economic Times, Bangalore, 07 September 2006
Brigade Group, Banyan tree to launch resorts
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Bangalore-based Brigade Group has announced plans to launch two resort—Banyan Tree resort and spa and Angsana Resort and Spa—in the coffee plantations of Chikmaglur. The properties will be managed by Banyan tree Hotels and Resorts and are based on award-winning designs from an international competition conducted by Brigade and designed by C&T Architects.
Banyan Tree Resort and Spa will be positioned as India’s destination spa resort and will be in the super luxury category with about 50 villas. Angsana Resort and Spa will have 70 luxury suites. Both the resorts will cater to the growing demand for
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destination spas and are scheduled for completion in 2008. Launched in 2000, Angsana Resort and Spa is the sister brand of Banyan Tree.
Angsana resorts are designed as contemporary, chic and vibrant retreats targeted at a younger customer segment. Mr Ho KwanPing, Executive Chairman of Banyan Tree, said: “we will continue to source our niche and exciting tourist destination markets to increase our presence in the world. These new agreements secured recently will increase our current pipeline of 21 hotel and 29 spa projects over the next three years.” |
Financial Express, Bangalore, 07 September 2006
Brigade Group pact with Banyan Tree
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Bangalore based real estate developer, has tied up with Banyan Tree, a global hospitality chain to develop two hill resorts and spa on the slopes of western Ghats amidst the coffee plantations of Chikmaglur.
Banyan Tree Hotels and Resorts will manage the two properties, Banyan
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Tree and Angasana. While Banyan Tree Resort and Spa will come under the super luxury category with nearly 50 villas, the Angasana Resort will have nearly 70 luxury suites.
The projects are expected to be completed by 2008. |
Business Standard, Bangalore, 07 September 2006
Brigade Group ropes in Banyan Tree for spa
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The Bangalore-based Brigade Group, with interests in property development, property management services, hospitality and education, has roped in Singapore-based Banyan Tree Hotels and Resorts. It will manage its spa coming up on the slopes of the Western Ghats, amid the coffee plantations at Chikmagalur.
Announcing this at a press conference here on Wednesday, Brigade Group's managing director M R Jaishankar, said the spa and health resort on a 33-acre plot will be groups first venture in the resort category o the hospitality sector.
"The resort is to be located 12 km from Chikmagalur town, where Brigade Group has its roots, and it is being designed with a focus on eco-tourism," he added. The Rs 100 crore project is to be funded through internal accruals and involves building 50 villas under the Banyan Tree brand and about 100 rooms and a spa under the Angsana brand.
Banyan Tree Hotels & Resorts, which launched its first spa in Laguna Phuket in Thailand in 1994, now manages and has ownership interests in 18 resorts and hotels, 49 spas, 53 retail galleries and two golf courses in the Asia Pacific.
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The company has agreements to operate and manage 21 hotels and 29 spa projects over the next three years.
Speaking on the occasion, Ho Kwon Ping, executive chairman, Banyan Tree, Said, "This is the third Project committed by us in India in Goa and 70-80 villas on two islands in Kerala. This quiet plantation town and its environs are best suited for operating a health spa and outdoor activities where we will target Bangalore-based companies initially and later link it to the Asia Pacific network," he added.
Talking about Brigade's hospitality business, Jaishankar said, "Through the creation of Brigade Hospitality Services, the Group plans to broadened its activities to include management of serviced apartments and corporate residences senior citizens' residences as well as clubs, and most recently resorts and spas."
The Group's hospitality project ect. underway include a 250 room five-star hotel at Brigade Gateway in Rajajinagar being set up in partnership with an international hotel chain. Brigade Homestead is the city's first serviced apartment project. Now the group has branched out in several locations. |
Indian Express, Bangalore, 07 September 2006
Brigade Group to set up world class
hill resorts and spa
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The Brigade Group will construct two world class resorts and spa on the slopes of Western Ghats in Chikmagalur, under the leading brand names Banyan Tree and Angsana. The projects will be ready by 2008 and will be managed by internationally renounded Banyan Tree Hotels.
The five-star resort and spa, will be constructed on a 33-acre plot situated just 12 kilometers away from the town. The world class facility is also just four hours away from Bangalore. Brigade Group Managing Director M R Jaishankar told reporters on Wednesday that the resort and spa project was being constructed at a cost of Rs 70 – 100 crores and will attract international and domestic tourists.
The projects will be based on the award-winning design from an international architecture competition conducted by Brigade Group and designed by C&T Architects. The exclusive resorts and spa will have superlative features and facilities which will be the milestone of the project.
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Banyan Tree Resort and Spa will have 50 villas. The project promoters want it to be positioned as India’s destination spa resort.
Angsana Resort and Spa will have approximately 70 luxury suites. Both the resorts wil cater to the growing demand for destination spas and are scheduled for completion in 2008.
Executive Chairman of Banyan Tree Ho Kwon Ping said that he was excited about the first ever project of the company in South India. The companies are pioneers of the tropical garden spa concept with Asian heath and beauty remedies, the Banyan Tree Spa is a signature experience in all Banyan Tree resorts.
The Banyan Tree Group manages and/or has ownership interests in 18 resorts, hotels and 49 spas among others. It also has 21 hotel and spa projects in the pipe line for next three years. |
Business Standard, Bangalore, 04 March 2006
Bangalore unveils Rs 3,000 crore of projects
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Brigade Group, the Bangalore-based property developer, has unveiled Rs 3,000 crore worth of projects of over 12 million square feet in Bangalore and Mysore. The biggest of them is the Rs 1,500 crore mixed-use property development project in north Bangalore.
This year the group plans to take up 12 projects. Prominent among them are Brigade Metropolis, a 36 acre integrated enclave on Whitefield Road, said M.R. Jaishankar, Managing Director, Brigade Group.
Other projects are Brigade Paramount on Old Madras Road, Brigade Lakeview at BTM layout, Brigade Harmony at Whitefield, Brigade Palmsprings at JP Nagar, Elite 1&2 and Pearl at Mysore.
On Friday, the group unveiled a Rs 1,500 crore mixed-use property development project in north Bangalore. The project, titled Brigade Gateway, is located between Rajajinagar and Malleswaram, and is to be built on a 40-acre plot (Kirloskar factory land, behind Metro Cash and Carry) and will have a star hotel, shopping area, hospital, office building, residential complex and a school.
The main attraction of the project is ‘Orion Mall @ Gateway’, a 600,000 square feet development in four levels to house mall and retail spaces. The company has also tied up with PVR Cinemas to operate an 11 screen multiplex as part of this mall.
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“After revolutionising movie screening in the city at Forum Mall on Hosur Road we will replicate the same in north Bangalore with the similar number of screens,” said Pramod Arora, VP, business development, PVR Cinema.
‘North Star @ Gateway’, also part of the project will offer 35,000 square feet of grade A office space over 30 storeys. A 200 bed hospital will be managed by Columbia Asia Hospitals as part of the project.
Speaking on the occasion, Nandakumar Jairam, chairman, Columbia Asia Hospitals said, “We will be designing a hospital with tightly knit services at a reasonable cost.”
To finance these projects the company is mulling a mix of debt, FII, FDI and IPO. “A decision to this effect would be taken shortly,” Jaishankar added. The group, which reported a Rs 300 crore turnover during 2004-2005, is expecting to register 40 to50 per cent increase this year with more projects on hand.
The master plan for the project has been prepared by HOK of New York and will be completed in three years (2009). The residential enclave will have 1,260 luxury apartments spaciously laid out in 13 wings around landscaped courtyards.
A CBSE school will house 2,000 students. There will be a two acre lake and a nine level car parking complex to accommodate over 6,000 cars. |
The Times of India, Bangalore, 04 March 2006
Malleswaram to wear 'big' look
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The city’s tallest building, biggest mall and largest multiplex. You can see all this in Malleswaram in the near future.
The Brigade Group on Friday announced that its project, to come up on a 40-acre land in Malleswaram, will have a mall with a retail space of 6 lakh sqft (that’s about twice the size of the retail space in The Forum Mall on Hosur Road) and a 11 screen multiplex with over 3,000 seats (The Forum multiplex has a little over 2,000 seats).
The 1,500-crore project, designed by New York-based architecture firm HOK and expected to be done in 2009, will have a 30-storey office tower, which could dwarf the Public Utility Building, the city’s tallest building.
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MD of Brigade Group,
M.R. Jaishankar said, there will be a hospital by Columbia Asia Healthcare, a 250 room five-star hotel, 1,260 premium apartments and, and parking space for 6,000 cars.
PVR Cinemas vice-president Pramod Arora said PVR plans to bring in latest global concepts into the Malleswaram multiplex, including projection devices that would emit smell and spray water (simulate rainfall) during the movie when the scene demands it. |
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