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3.1.6. Service infrastructure:

3.1.6.1. Parking:

 The complex can accommodate up to 2150 vehicles out of which 750

are car parking slots and 1400 are bike parking spots.
 The parking levels are well-structured with clear signage, wide lanes,
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and adequate space for maneuvering vehicles

3.1.6.2. Multiplex

 PVR cinemas with 5 screens of varying sizes from 180 seaters upto 300

seaters max.

3.1.6.3. Vertical transportation:

 The mall has one escalator right in the atrium for people to access across floors, 3

public lifts and 3 service lifts for vertical movement.
 There are totally 8 fire staircases across the mall, 6 inside the mall and 2 in the

multi- level parking area.
3.1.6.4. Air conditioning:

 Whole complex is centrally air conditioned through 2 AHU rooms are located in
first, second, third floors and fourth floors.

 Separate pipes are used to carry water and chilled water that run up to a terrace

where chilled tower is situated.
3.1.6.5. Mechanical and water treatment plant:

 The diesel generators and STP have been placed in the multi-level parking
complex to avoid noise and smell issues.

3.1.7. INFERENCE:
3.1.7.1. Positives:

3.1.7.1.1. Aesthetics:

The mall has a "curtain wall facade" with large glass panels that are integrated

with metallic panels. This combination has a strong visual impact, providing a sense of
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