I-Stay: Redefining Affordable Urban Living with 'Zero Space Wastage' Design

Rohan Dube
Director

With rapid infrastructure develop­ment and urbanization happening countrywide, the Indian residen­tial real estate market has been witnessing a hockey stick growth curve in re­cent times. However, the increasing population density and deficit of land parcels across almost every Indian city has led to an immediate need for real estate builders and developers to rethink their building design strategies.

Smart planning with optimum space utilization for maximum functionality, comfort and convenience is now the need of the hour. Among the handful of resi­dential projects in Mumbai that are a resultant of such intricate design planning, one that stands-out is I-Stay Project by Starwing Group.

Rajeev Dube, Founder

“During my education in UK, I observed that despite being compact, the studio apartment I lived in was designed so efficiently that it never felt small. Upon returning to Mumbai and joining my father’s real estate business, I wanted to utilize the same philosophy and create something that suited modern urban life — homes that are well planned and affordable, but don’t feel cramped.

The idea was to ensure ‘Zero Space Wastage’ design and make apartments that feel larger through smart planning and thoughtful amenities”, says Rohan Dube, Director, Starwing Group, explaining the story behind ideation of I-Stay.

Elevating Lifestyles with Best-in-Class Amenities

Located in Marol (Andheri East), I-Stay provides residents easy access to every facility they desire – right from hospitals and educational institutions to shopping malls & complexes, banks, transport hubs, restaurants and recreation & entertainment centers. 

The project also houses a range of lifestyle amenities that include business lounge, well-equipped gymnasium, jogging/walking track, zumba/aerobics area, entertainment zone, multipurpose court, cricket turf, telescopic stargazing corner, and more.

A key highlight of this project is the Sky Life Retreat, a rooftop facility where residents can relax and indulge in a myriad of entertainment activities such as sky cinema with barbeque, party area with bonfire, skyscape gymnasium, and yoga & meditation pavilion. The project is also equipped with state-of-the-art security features that include 24x7 CCTV surveillance, society mobile app, and electronic door locking system.

“At I-Stay, we wanted our amenities to feel practical, not ornamental. With a focus on creating an ecosystem that makes living smoother and more convenient, we’ve avoided excess and focused on relevance instead — amenities that enhance quality of life and make everyday living more enjoyable. Every amenity that we’ve included in the project not only serves a real purpose in the residents’ daily life, but also serves as spaces for them to unwind, work and engage with each other socially”, adds Rohan.

Balancing Functionality & Affordability

I-Stay is built to offer added value to young professionals and first-time buyers through homes that are well-designed, easy to maintain, compact yet functional, and provide long-term comfort. Designed with a careful amalgamation of functionality and lifestyle, the 1-BHK units are a perfect suit for couple and small families who are looking for homes that offer next level comfort, are efficient and easy to manage.

Similarly, the 2-BHK units cater to growing families who are looking for a larger living space within the city limits – a feat made possible by integrating intelligent planning with feature-rich amenities that offer the community feel of a premium project.

While lighting, ventilation and usability remained the cornerstones for every layout design related decision in I-Stay, every raw material used in the construction process was carefully selected to deliver maximum durability and minimum maintenance. Also, rather than focusing only on the visual appeal of the homes, the entire project was designed and constructed to remain both functional as well as visually elegant & aesthetic even for many years to come.

Most importantly, what sets Starwing Group as one of the most trusted and sought-after builders in Mumbai is the level of transparency that it maintains with each customer right from the initial discussion to communicating about the project progress and final handover.

  • Every amenity that we’ve included in the project not only serves a real purpose in the residents’ daily life, but also serves as spaces for them to unwind, work and engage with each other socially

Speckless Business Journey

Till date, Starwing Group has successfully delivered over 22 residential & commercial projects and catered to 2500+ homebuyers. As a standing testament of its commitment towards the promised deliverables and transforming localities responsibly, numerous other societies in Andheri East have approached the company after witnessing the success of Starwing’s Kaatyayni Heights and I-Stay.

Going forward, Starwing plans to remain focused on Andheri East where it has already built a strong foundation in terms of SRA development. With construction for Phase-I of I-Stay already underway, the group is now in final talks to acquire more lands near to the I-Stay project which will facilitate its further expansion into phase-II & III – both designed to uplift the surrounding community and rehabilitate around 500 and 800 residents, respectively.

“Our goal is to expand our footprint while maintaining the quality and transparency that buyers associate with us. Ultimately, we see I-Stay Project as more than a single development — it’s the beginning of a larger movement in how Mumbai approaches smart, sustainable, and community-driven living”, concludes Rohan.

AWARDS & CERTIFICATES

Most Innovative Smart Home in India - Real Estate & Business Excellence Awards 2023

Iconic Emerging Developer - Times Real Estate Conclave & Awards 2024-25

Residential Project of the Year - Infrastructure & Real-Estate Conclave 2025

Outstanding Project of the Year - Real Estate Growth Summit & Excellence Awards 2025

Best Customer Satisfaction (Regional) - The Golden Brick Awards 2025

About Project- I Stay Project

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