MUMBAI – July 21, 2009 – The Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport’s (CSIA) proposed Air Traffic Control Tower designed by global architectural firm, HOK International Limited has been conferred the prestigious “Autodesk Hong Kong Building Information Modeling (BIM) Award 2009”. Selected as one of the five award winners this year, the award recognizes MIAL’s modernization efforts to upgrade aeronautical related facilities at CSIA.

The award that is given for a range of accomplishments, including innovative use of BIM in building design decisions, sustainable design decisions and business practice transformation, brings into focus MIAL’s constant endeavor to strive for global excellence.

The proposed ATC tower to be built in a site area of 1200 sqm, will sport a distinctive and eye-catching design from a visual perspective. The height of this tower, a striking landmark attraction in itself will be 83m from the ground level. It will be located in the forecourt of the domestic terminals in Santacruz. While the tower cab will be specially designed to have a clear line of sight for Air Traffic Controller, the G+3 floors below will house infrastructure facilities supporting the tower.