KHCAA Golden Jubilee Chamber Complex explained

KHCAA Golden Jubilee Chamber Complex
Map Type:India Kochi
Architectural Style:Modern
Cost:Rs 200 million
Client:Kerala High Court Advocates Association
Location Town:Kochi
Location Country: India
Coordinates:9.9856°N 76.2742°W
Start Date:8 November 2008
Completion Date:10 April 2010
Architect:Jibu & Thomas

KHCAA Golden Jubilee Chamber Complex is a Chambers building of the Kerala High Court Advocates Association in the city of Kochi in the state of Kerala, India.

Location

It is located in Kochi on the western (sea) side of the Kerala High Court building.

Construction

The foundation stone was laid by the Chief Justice of India, K. G. Balakrishnan on 8 November 2008. Pile foundation was commenced on 23 November 2008, and 120 nos. RCC piles were completed in 45 days.

Structural ConsultantGeo Structurals
Landscape ConsultantJayakumar Associates
M.E.P ConsultantTritech Corporation
Consultant EngineerS.Devidharan
Site EngineerK.K.Abdul Rahiman
Piling ContractorsGeo Foundation
Electrical ContractorsShine Electricals
Fire Fighting ContractorsNIFE & Fire System Pvt.Ltd
False Ceiling ContractorsRoyal Decors
Water Proofing ContractorsPrism Enterprises
Texture Work ContractorsTee Pee Associates
Telecommunication FacilityBSNL FTTH
Lift ContractorsSchindlers India Pvt.Ltd

Architecture

On the eastern and western sides of the building, two fins on each side (with cantilever beams and aerocon blocks in between and texture in black colour) have been provided for aesthetic beauty and structural reasons. On the southern side, a benchmark design in the form of an "A" resting on a projected beam is symbolic of an Advocate's Collar and Band. This building is one of the first fully FTTH enabled buildings in the State of Kerala.

Facilities

Safety

The building is earthquake resistant. 120 piles of average depth of 43.5 M provide a stable foundation. The lift wall has been provided with double reinforcement. Large number of columns with heavy beams, cross beams and tie beams add safety to the whole structure.

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