KANCHANJUNGA APARTMENTS, CUMBALLA HILL, MUMBAI, 1970-1983 Plot Area: 2900m2 Building Footprint: 432 m2 Gross FloorArea: 5,260 m2 Height: 84 m Cost $ Unknown Lifts:3 + 1 Status: Constructe
ARCHITECTURAL VISION - Inspired by the Himalayas, blending modernity with natural surroundings. - Clean lines and earth-inspired textures for a bold yet calming aesthetic. - Spacious balconies and terraces for immersive views and connection with nature. SPATIAL ORGANISATION - Open-plan living areas with large windows for cross- ventilation and panoramic views. - Bedrooms designed for privacy without sacrificing natural light. - Flexible layouts to accommodate various lifestyles, from professionals to families
Use of natural materials: local
stone, wood, and glass. - Façade clad with regional stone to honor local architecture.
-Influence: The narrative’s focus
on regional identity and sustainability led to the choice of natural, locally-sourced materials like stone and wood, as well as energy-efficient glass. STRUCTURE OR FORM ENVIRONMENT AND SURROUNDING
The environment and
surroundings of the Kanchanjunga Apartments combine the tranquility of the Himalayan landscape with the convenience of an urban setting. The building’s design respects this unique context by blending modernity with natural and cultural elements, creating a structure that offers residents both the vibrancy of city life and the serenity of nature. This setting not only enhances the aesthetic and functional design of the apartments but also reinforces the building’s commitment to sustainability and harmony with its environment. TAIPEI 101
INTRODUCTION Architect – C.Y.Lee & Partners
Total Height – 508m
No. of Floors – 101 Plan Area – 50m X 50m Cost – $ 700 million Building Use – Office Complex + Mall Parking – 83,000 m2, 1800 cars DESIGN NARRATIVE: The architectural vision of Taipei 101 goes beyond being a tall building; it’s a cultural, technological, and environmental statement. By blending tradition with modern engineering, prioritizing resilience and sustainability, and creating human-centered spaces. STRUCTURE BUILDING FRAME Materials 60ksi Steel 10,000 psi Concrete Systems Outrigger Trusses Moment Frames Belt Trusses Lateral Load Resistance Braced Moment Frames in the building’s core Outrigger from core to perimeter Perimeter Moment Frames Shear walls Basement and first 8 floo
CHALLENGES FACED Structure depicts a bamboo stalk Youth and Longevity Everlasting Strength Pagoda Style Eight prominent sections Chinese lucky number “8” In China, 8 is a homonym for prosperity Even number = “rhythm and symmetr FOUNDATION The building is a pile through clay rich soil to bedrock 40 – 60 m below. The plies are topped by a foundation slab which is 3m thick at the edges and up to 5m thick under the largest of columns. There are a total of 380 1.5m dia. Tower piles Gravity loads are carried vertically by a variety of columns. Within the core, sixteen columns are located at the crossing points of four lines of bracing in each direction. The columns are box sections constructed of steel plates, filled with concrete for added strength as well as stiffness till the 62nd floor. TYPICAL PLAN UP TO 26TH STORY Within the core, sixteen columns are located at the crossing points of four lines of bracing in each direction.Central core • Central core is the heart of Taipei • It connects all 101 floors though a number of lifts • The Fastest lift is travelling at a speed of 1010 m/ min. • That is 16.7 m/s • Travelling though 364 m of height • The downward TYPICAL PLAN FROM 27TH TO speed is 10m/ 91ST STORY
For additional core stiffness, the lowest floors from basement to the 8th floor have concrete shear walls cast between core columns in addition to diagonal braces/ DAMPING SYSTEM
The Taipei 101 uses a 800
ton TMD which occupy 5 of its upper floors (87 – 91). The ball is assembled on site in layers of 12.5 A TMD is a passive cm-thick steel plate. It is damping system, welded to a steel cradle which consists of a suspended from level 92 spring, a viscous by 3” cables, in 4 sets of 2 damping device, each. Eight primary and a secondary hydraulic pistons, each mass attached to about 2 m long, grip the the vibrating cradle to dissipate structure. By dynamic energy as heat varying the characteristics of the TMD system, an opportunity is given to control the vibration of the primary structure and to dissipate energy in the viscous element of the TMD Parking KOHINOOR SQUARE
INTRODUCTION GENERAL INFORMATION: LOCATION: DADAR, MUMBAI, INDIA COMPLETION YEAR: 2019 HEIGHT: 203 METERS (666 FEET)
FLOORS: 52 FLOORS FUNCTION:
MIXED-USE, INCLUDING COMMERCIAL OFFICES, RETAIL SPACES, AND RESIDENTIAL UNITS DEVELOPER/OWNER: KOHINOOR GROUP
KOHINOOR SQUARE IS A 52 STORY 203M (666FT)SEMI TWIN, MIXED-USED SKYSCRAPER LOCATEDON THE LAND PREVIOUSLY OWN BY KOHINOOR MILLSIN SHIVAJI PARK, MUMBAI, INDIA. IT IS SITUATED ATHE JUNCTION OF LJ ROAD AND GOKHALE ROAD DESIGN NARRATIVE Kohinoor Square in Mumbai aims to offer a balanced lifestyle by combining living, working, and recreational spaces within a modern urban environment, catering to the diverse needs of its residents and visitors. 1. Rain water collection. 2. Sky gardens 3. High performance façade. 4. High efficiency ventilation system. 5. Daylight harvesting &dumming controls. 6. Black & grey water reuse. 7. Environmentally preferable material. 8. Green roof. 9. Energy centre. 10. Native adapted landscape 11. Onsite waste water treatment. 12. Recyclable sorting & collection. 13. Natural ventilation.
