Padma Seshadri to partner Brigade Millennium School



The Brigade Millennium School (the first school to be set up by the Brigade Foundation in Bangalore) will be established in association with the Padma Seshadri Bala Bhavan (PSBB) institution of Chennai. PSBB was rated one of the 10 best schools in the country, in a survey by Outlook magazine.

Padma Seshadri, founded in 1958, has two branches in Chennai with a student strength of about 7,000. PSBB is affiliated to the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE), New Delhi.

The Brigade Millennium School will provide holistic and progressive education to its students, with emphasis on academics, sports and the arts.



Brigade Millennium rated RT2+

The highly respected rating organisation ICRA-NAREDCO (Investment Credit Rating Agency and National Real Estate Development Council) has credited Brigade Millennium with RT2+: the highest rating ever awarded to a project of a private property developer in India.

This rating is a reflection of ICRA-NAREDCO's confidence in the soundness of the project and of its successful completion.

The RT2+ rating is of special merit since it has been awarded by an agency that understands the importance of proper standards and professional practices within the real estate and property development industry. ICRA-NAREDCO decides on a rating after a thorough investigation into a project's financial credibility, the legal clearances obtained, quality of materials used and punctuality in giving possession.



A new cultural hub for South Bangalore


The MLR Convention Centre,
Millennium Avenue—an artist’s impression

The MLR Convention Centre, to be located in Brigade Millennium, is named in honour of Brigade Group's patriarch, the late M.L. Ramachandra Setty. Intended to be a cultural hub for South Bangalore, it will be an ideal venue for programmes related to the performing arts, business conferences and exclusive personal functions. It will have a 450-seat auditorium, professionally equipped stage, adjoining 500-seat banquet hall and ample parking.

The Convention Centre is based on an award-winning design by Architecture Paradigm of Bangalore. Established in 1996 by three like-thinking young architects—Manoj, Sandeep and Vimal—the firm's vision is to make positive contributions to the human environment. In a brief interview, here’s what they had to say about their award-winning design...

What was the most challenging part of the design process?
At the macro level, it was the act of place-making—of creating a sense of belonging; making it an integral part of the Millennium environment. The other challenge was programmatically addressing the needs of different kinds and scales in a place that houses separate and individual gathering places located under one roof.

What do you think are its most striking features?
In terms of expressions, it is the structural statement made by the portal frames, bold surfaces and large volumes—giving it the characteristics of a public space, a landmark.

How does the MLR Convention Centre differ from other auditoriums in the city?
The MLR Convention Centre has a strong sense of belonging to the Millennium enclave. It allows for flexibility of usage, since different combinations of space could be used depending on the needs of the situation. The community space abutting the banquet hall at the ground level ties it strongly to the Millennium community.

L to R: Sandeep J., Manoj Ladhad, Vimal Jain