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A tribute to the past, A vision for the future. Inspired by the city’s vibrant cinematic past and the colourful chaos of its street, we’ve designed a building that seamlessly integrates into the context while making a bold statement. Our design for Prince Ratnapuri in Walltax Road, #Chennai, is a testament to our belief that #architecture should reflect its surroundings. Here are a few key features of this incredible project: ▪️ The design honours the site's legacy as home to the historic Padmanabham Theatre through thoughtful programming that celebrates its cultural significance. ▪️ An entrance portal frames an existing mango tree, highlighting the importance of tree retention on the site. ▪️ A mixed-use building with commercial space on the lower floors and residential space on the upper levels will create an active streetscape. ▪️ The staggered balcony arrangement enhances visual appeal and functions as a self-shading mechanism, mitigating heat gain. This thoughtful facade design creates a bold statement while harmoniously blending into the urban landscape. ▪️ The building's vibrant elevation contrasts with the Bay of Bengal, Chennai's maritime heart. ▪️ Employing an innovative structural grid, the structure uses post-tensioned beams and virandel girders to integrate varying column spans and ceiling heights, seamlessly merging commercial and residential typologies. This technique allows for variable column spans and flexible ceiling heights, resulting in a versatile and adaptable building. ➡️ Discover more about the Prince Ratnapuri project in detail on our website: https://lnkd.in/grbnNrK3 #Architecture #Design #Chennai #MixedUse #UrbanPlanning #CAI #TeamCAI

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