SRM INSTITUTE OF SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY
(Deemed to be university u/s 3 of UGC Act, 1956)
SCHOOL OF ARCHITECTURE & INTERIOR DESIGN
Architectural Design Brief
M.Arch _II Year
Subject Code: 19ARC711S
Subject Name: Design Studio-III (High-rise)
Subject In charge: Ar.Karthick K A
Mentor : Dr.K.Geetha & Ar.CT.Lakshmanan
Project Title: ECR Sky tower: Mixed-Use High-Rise Urban Habitat
Project Location:
East Coast Road (ECR), Chennai, Tamilnadu
(A prime urban corridor with excellent coastal views, high development potential, and proximity to
IT hubs, hospitality, and institutions.)
Site Area:
11.5 Acres (approx. 46,539 sqm)
Development Type:
High-Rise Mixed-Use Development
50% Residential
50% Office/Commercial
Shared amenities and public realm
Project Vision:
To develop a vertical urban habitat along Chennai’s ECR that harmonizes live-work synergies,
prioritizes green open space (50%), and incorporates world-class shared amenities, smart
infrastructure, and sustainable urban living — setting a new benchmark in mixed-use high-rise
typologies.
Design Objectives:
1. Contextual Urban Response:
Blend modern urban form with the scenic and ecological sensitivities of ECR.
2. Integrated Program:
Foster coexistence of office and residential functions through spatial segregation and shared
amenity spaces.
3. Open Space Emphasis (50%):
Preserve half the site as accessible landscaped open areas for recreation, circulation, and
ecological enhancement.
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SRM INSTITUTE OF SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY
(Deemed to be university u/s 3 of UGC Act, 1956)
SCHOOL OF ARCHITECTURE & INTERIOR DESIGN
4. Shared Amenity Strategy:
Design multifunctional podiums, rooftops, and common zones with amenities used by both
residents and professionals.
5. High-Rise Efficiency:
Optimize verticality for density, natural light, ventilation, and ocean views.
6. Smart + Sustainable Development:
Use green building systems, IoT-based controls, and low-impact design for energy and
water efficiency.
Program Distribution:
Component Allocation Description
Residential 50% Luxury apartments: 2BHK, 3BHK, 4BHK, Sky Villas
Office 50% Grade-A office towers with flexible workspace design
Open Space 50% of site Landscaped greens, public plazas, water features, courts
Functional Zoning:
Separate vertical cores and entrances for residential and office components
Shared podium (3–5 floors) connecting both towers with co-living, co-working, wellness
and retail spaces
Public interface zones at ground level with controlled access points
Proposed Shared Amenities (Podium, Roofs, Ground Level):
Category Shared Facilities
Leisure & Wellness Infinity pool, gymnasium, spa, yoga deck, rooftop bar/lounge
Social & Collaborative Multipurpose hall, co-working lounge, meeting rooms, amphitheater
Retail & F&B Cafeteria, food court, bistro, convenience store, business café
Recreation & Green Sculpture garden, shaded walkways, reflexology path, play courts
Mobility & Utility Shared basement parking, EV charging bays, drop-off zones
Design Guidelines & Massing:
Design Parameter Guideline
Max. Ground Coverage 30–35% to support 50% open space
FAR / FSI Utilization As per CMDA/MRRT guidelines for high-rise zone (use max)
No. of Towers 2–3 towers (residential, office, or hybrid vertical stacks)
Max Tower Height 100–150 meters (subject to AAI/NBCC/Coastal regulation zone)
Open Space Features 3-tier landscape: ground plaza, podium terraces, rooftop
Parking Basement + podium, shared for both uses, separate access
Sustainability Goals:
IGBC Gold / LEED Gold rating target
Passive ventilation and daylight design
Solar PV integration (rooftops + façade)
Greywater reuse, rainwater harvesting
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SRM INSTITUTE OF SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY
(Deemed to be university u/s 3 of UGC Act, 1956)
SCHOOL OF ARCHITECTURE & INTERIOR DESIGN
Smart energy monitoring and HVAC zoning
Low-VOC materials and local sourcing
Key Deliverables:
1. Master Plan with site zoning and circulation
2. Tower massing and skyline integration
3. Typical floor plans for office and residential units
4. Shared amenities layout (podium + rooftop)
5. Landscape and open space design
6. Parking and access strategy
7. Sustainability and services integration
8. 3D visualizations
Site Details.
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