Design development
The triangular site geometry, architectural context, visual hierarchy and Mumbai Port Authority identity were resolved into one coherent composition.
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Case study 02 · Design accuracy
Detailed on paper.
Precise on site.
Dougall House shows how a dimensioned design, material specification and lighting strategy can be translated into a carefully proportioned, accurately illuminated architectural identity.
Projects / Dougall House
Project case study
Technical detailing.
Faithful execution.
Project name Dougall House
Client / location Mumbai Port Authority precinct, Colaba
STRULIDE scope Design development · BOQ & specification · Supply · Installation · Testing & commissioning
Project category Architectural signage · Backlit identity · Heritage precinct
Visual comparison
Approved detail.
Delivered identity.
The design established exact proportions, 100 mm edge clearances, replaceable individual lettering, maritime motifs, material finishes and warm-white illumination. The finished feature retains the same composition and character.
0102Authentic STRULIDE design and site-execution photographs.
Design translated into fabrication
4,600 mm composition.
One controlled outcome.
Concealed fixingsWarm-white backlightingMarine identity motifsReplaceable lettering provision
How accuracy is protected
Specifications that
survive the site.
Technical detailing
A 4,600 mm × 1,310 mm fabrication drawing defined clearances, materials, letter dimensions, concealed fixings, finishes and lighting specifications.
Manufacturing & installation
The framed backing, individual letters, emblem and maritime motifs were fabricated, aligned and installed against the existing gable.
Testing & commissioning
Warm-white backlighting, edge lighting and the illuminated emblem were tested and tuned for clear visibility and balanced output.
Project outcome
Engineering the
visual promise.
Design challenge
Develop a distinctive identity within a fixed triangular gable while respecting the building character, maintaining clear margins and ensuring that every component remained serviceable.
STRULIDE solution
A technically resolved system combined an exterior-grade backing panel, corrosion-protected frame, individually mounted letters, FRP maritime motifs and concealed 24 V DC LED illumination.
Delivered impact
The completed feature creates a strong day-and-night entrance identity with controlled warm illumination and proportions that closely match the approved technical design.
Site evidence
Context, detail
and final glow.
Multiple site views show the feature within the precinct, the illuminated letter treatment and the completed architectural composition.
Turn drawings into delivered assets
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identity feature?
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