India's tallest commercial building is all set to come up atDadar. Kohinoor Group’s landmark Kohinoor Square, a 203-metre tall building,which is currently in the last phase of construction, has bagged the covetedtitle. The 52-storey diamond shaped iconic tower is strategically positioned atthe crossroads of the East-West and North-South axis, at the very heart of thecity.
The tallest commercial edifice in town offers panoramicviews of South Mumbai, the Arabian Sea, the Northern Suburbs and the EasternPort. The Council for Tall Buildings and Urban Habitats (CTBUH) has certifiedKohinoor Square as the tallest commercial tower in India as per their databasedated October 31, 2012. The CTBUH is internationally known as the arbiter ofthe criteria, upon which tall building height is measured. With the second besttower way behind at 187 metres, Kohinoor Square is clearly a landmark for thefinancial capital of India.
Kohinoor Square is the only mixed used development projectin Mumbai, offering 40 floors of commercial space, 50,000 sq. ft. of retailspace and about 64 residential apartment spaces.
Envisaged by Gkkworks (USA) and SSA Architects, KohinoorSquare ensures sustainable development through Gold LEED rating. The uniquestructure also incorporates a flagship luxury hotel which rests atop itscommercial tower.
Targeting HNIs and big business enterprises, the KohinoorSquare is devised to offer a heady mix of luxury offices, high street galleria,magnificent residences, gourmet food and dinning spaces, at the most strategiclocation in Mumbai.
“Kohinoor Square enjoys the strategic location withproximity to Dadar railway station and is close to western and easternexpressways. So, apart from beingaccessible to people travelling by train, it is also close to the Bandra-Worlisea link and both the expressways,” said Nathan Andrews, Chief MarketingOfficer, Kohinoor Square, in a press statement.
The building will also have several other features tofacilitate a large number of employees. There will be 48 high-speed elevatorsalong with 12 escalators; a car parking that can accommodate over 2000 vehicleswith efficient driveways along with an intelligent traffic management system, aspacious lobby, double height landscaped Sky Gardens and double height Terraceswith floor to ceiling glazing on every alternate floor to act as tranquil andrefreshing breakout zones.
