Prince Galada

Prince Galada in Chennai redefines high-end, contemporary urban living with an experience of a luxurious villa coupled with the security and amenities of a high-rise apartment. Located in the heart of the city and surrounded by a residential neighborhood in Vepery, the edifice marks its presence in the vicinity with its bold and contemporary style. 

By achieving an FSI of 3.5 on a compact site, the units are planned to be spacious, with a tinge of opulence. The concept evolved by keeping functionality, efficient planning and user comfort at the centre of the design strategy. The 14 residential floors house 70 units in all, including 42 lavish villas in the block facing the road and 28 spacious units in the other one. The villas facing the road, being the most spacious and luxurious ones, enjoy special privileges such as private access and service entries, giving them the feel of individual homes.

With an aim to break down the huge built mass, the floor plate has been split into two, at the center of which is a landscaped garden for the apartment users. Both blocks are equipped with a central core, allowing each unit a generous frontage with views of the landscaped area below and the city’s skyline.

Tackling the challenge of having a restricted site successfully, the scheme is equipped with two basement floors for parking. The vehicular traffic is directed only through one side for both the entry and the exit, by making effective use of ramps. This also ensures pedestrian safety and allows for more accessibility – thus, making the complex vicinity pedestrian friendly and green. The central landscaped garden is equipped with a children’s play area, seating spaces as well as paved pathways for walking.

The stilt floor is planned to accommodate amenities for the residents. The multipurpose hall on the ground/stilt floor opens out to a garden, enhancing the experience of the dining space within. Indoor games and other recreational activities are housed at the rear end on the same floor, turning the entire space into a lively zone. To optimize the utility of available space, swimming pools, party lawns and terrace gardens are housed on the terrace floor of both blocks.

The party lawns and the terrace gardens extend a splendid panoramic view of the city to the user. Following the well-planned layout, the elevation looks minimalistic and effortlessly striking. A colour palette consisting of grey, beige, white and brown is chosen to create a calm and soothing appearance for the facades. The plumbing shafts are designed to accommodate the outdoor AC units to ensure easy access for maintenance. The shafts are lined with closely spaced louvres, maintaining a clean and minimal aesthetic appearance.

Fire protection services are planned within the central core of both the blocks, along with the elevators. Sustainable strategies have been incorporated into the design of both the blocks, rooting them to the context and enabling the users with the utmost comfort in Chennai’s hot and humid climate. Double walls made of Aerocon blocks are provided for insulation which ensures the interior spaces are cooler and more comfortable. Windows and openings are placed strategically to ensure seamless cross-ventilation and ample natural daylight. After a thorough study of the sun path, both the blocks are zoned to cast shadows on each other, at all times during the day, reducing the harsh heat ingress. To utilize water efficiently, the building is provided with a rainwater harvesting system, and a sewage treatment plant is facilitated to recycle wastewater and reuse it for various purposes.

Privacy, exotic views, lush green landscape and spacious homes carve out a top-notch urban living experience, laced with utmost comfort and security. With the provision of ample amenities within, the residents spend less time on the road and more at home, all in the lap of luxury and calm.