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St. Helen’s Court, formerly known as Curmally Court, is a graceful residential building designed by the firm Merwanji, Bana & Co. Previously owned by Standard Chartered Bank, it was later bought by the Mahindra family in the 1950s.
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The building’s entrance is marked by a projecting curved canopy bearing its name in bold lettering, which leads up a short flight of marble steps
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Framed by understated stone cladding and lush potted plants, the grand entrance complements the restrained facade - typical of Bombay’s apartment buildings.
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Quietly embedded within the residential fabric of Cumballa Hill, St. Helen’s Court stands as a refined expression of Bombay’s Art Deco apartment architecture - where curved forms, subtle ornament, and careful proportion shape an enduring modern look.
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Loge Bonheur translates to “Lodge of Happiness” - because sometimes, happiness is simply having a place to return to.
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Circular medallion motifs along the parapet introduce restrained ornamentation, balancing geometry with decorative detail - while the year 1941 is engraved along the horizontal banding, firmly situating the building within Mumbai’s Deco decade
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