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Fig-12. KANCHANJUNGA APARTMENTS, PLAN

Salient Features:
• A direct response to the current societal needs, escalating urbanization, and the climatic conditions
of the region.
• Designed to be well-ventilated and tailored to suit contemporary lifestyles.
• Each flat includes one- and two-floor height terrace gardens, reminiscent of protective verandas in
bungalows.
• Typical open floor plans with double-height living rooms promote cross-ventilation.
• Provides stunning views of the Arabian Sea to the west, just 450 meters away, and the harbor to the
east.
• The central core, which houses the lifts, serves as the primary structural element for resisting
lateral loads.
• Wall-to-window ratio: Living and dining areas - 48%, Northwest bedroom - 34%.

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