Altair-Indocean Tower [F.R.
Arooz/ Urban Synthesis/ Master of Urban
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ALTAIR - INDOCEAN TOWER
Map 01: Location Map of ALTAIR development.
Figure 01: Proposed ALTAIR development with surrounded setting.
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COVETED ADDRESS
127, Sir James Pieris
Mawatha , Colombo 02
LOCATION ADVANTAGE
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Altair will be located in one of the most elite
residential areas of Colombo, overlooking Beira
Lake and the Indian Ocean. Its close proximity
to the Temple Tree ensures a very safe and
secure neighborhood.
Major hotels, shopping malls, schools, banks,
hospitals and entertainment centers will be just
minutes away from your new home.
The Government has proposed to convert James
Pieris Mawatha into a promenade, creating an
energetic atmosphere that will enhance the
experience of Altair's residents and their fellow
citizens.
ALTAIR - INDOCEAN TOWER
Developer
- Indocean Developers (Pvt) Ltd, a venture of Indian
property group South City Projects (Kolkata)
Indocean Developers (Private) Limited is a venture of
South City Projects (SCPKL).South City Group is a
consortium of six respected real estate players of
Eastern India: South City Projects (Kolkata) Ltd.South
City Group involves the very names that have given
Kolkata some of its landmarks and changed its
skyline. These include magnates like R.S. Agarwal
and R.S. Goenka of Emami Group, S.K. Todi of Shrachi
Group, J.K. Khetawat of Rameswara Group, Pradeep
Sureka of Sureka Group, Sushil Mohta of Merlin Group
and R.K. Bachhawat of J. B. Group.These gentlemen
mutually brought to the table their field of expertise
and experience which comes from having collectively
built over a hundred buildings covering more than 20
million sq. ft. in Kolkata, its neighbouring towns, and
in other parts of India.
Targeted project period - Completed in three years (2016).
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Location
- opposite Beira Lake
No of floors
- 68 floors
THE TEAM
Indocean Developers Private Limited, a venture of South
City Group, will develop Altair, one of Sri Lanka's largest
private sector developments.
Indocean have put together a global team led by the world
renowned architect Moshe Safdie and structural
engineers from Dubai, landscape architects from Thailand,
mechanical engineers from South Africa, project manager
from Greece, fire engineers from the Middle East, wind
analysis consultants from Canada.
The entire team is ably supported by the best from Sri Lanka.
THE DEVELOPMENT
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Altair is an iconic development valued
at 250 Million Dollar designed by
Moshe Safdie, a world famous
celebrity architect.
Its 68 storeys will comprise of 1.5
million Sq. Ft. of high-end, Eco-friendly
living. Altair will be home to high net
worth individuals, expatriates and NonResident Sri Lankans among others.
This development will be home to a Sky
Garden located on the 64th floor.
This unique amenity will be open to the sky, consisting of a pool, a lounge
and a party arena, providing residents with a serene ambiance 365 days a
year.
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In-house facilities will include a
swimming
pool,
gym,
lounge,
function room, play area for children,
tennis courts and many other
facilities.
The mixed-use project is recognized
by its 57th floor Sky Park with its
150-meter infinity swimming pool,
observation deck and restaurants.
Figure 02: Design Proposals of
ALTAIR development.
FACILITIES
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Grand Lobby w/ Concierge
Restaurants & Spa in Retail Area
25 meter Lap Pool
Leisure Pool
Jacuzzi Pool
Deck Garden
Gym
Jogging Track
Outdoor Chilrens Play Area
Games Room
Steam & Sauna Room
Function Room
Barbeque Pavillion
Sky Garden w/ Pool, Lounge & Party Room
Recreation Facilities
Gym
Function room
Steam & Sauna
Play areas
Jogging track
Games room
Lap & leisure pool
64th floor Sky Garden leisure pool, party arena, lounge
Finishes To Common Areas: As per architects design
Elevators: 9 High-speed elevators and 2 service elevators
Stand-by power: Adequate provision will be made.
EXTERNAL BUILDING
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Foundation: Reinforced concrete piles and raft footing
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Superstructure: Reinforced concrete structure and/or steel structure
External Walls: Reinforced concrete and/or brick/block wall
Internal Walls: Reinforced concrete and/or brick/block wall and/or dry wall
partition
Flat Roof: reinforced concrete roof with appropriate heat insulation and
waterproofing system
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INTERNAL (RESIDENTIAL UNITS)
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Ceiling (Residential Units)
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Corridor Ceiling: plaster and/or skim coat and/or ceiling board with paint
finish
Dining, Living and Bedrooms Ceiling: plaster and/or skim coat and/or ceiling
board with paint finish
Kitchen, Toilets and Utility Ceiling: ceiling board with paint finish
Wall (Residential Units)
Dining, Living, Bedroom, corridor: plaster and/or skim coat with paint finish
Master Bathroom: Ceramic/marble tiles
Other Bathrooms: Vitrified/ceramic tiles
Kitchen: Vitrified/ceramic tiles
Utility, Balcony: plaster and/or skim coat with spray textured paint finish
and/or paint finish
Note: All wall finishes up to false ceiling height and on exposed surfaces on
INTERNAL (RESIDENTIAL UNITS)
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Floor (Residential Units)
Living, Dining, Corridor: Engineered wood/Vitrified/ceramic and/or ceramic
tiles with matching skirting or natural stone tiles with matching skirting
All Bedrooms: Engineered wood/Vitrified and/or ceramic tiles with match
skirting or timber parquet with matching skirting or laminated flooring with
matching skirting
Master Bathroom: Vitrified and/or ceramic tiles
Other Bathroom: Vitrified and/or ceramic tiles
Kitchen: Vitrified and/or ceramic tiles with matching skirting
Utility: Vitrified and/or ceramic tiles
Balcony: Vitrified and/or ceramic tiles
Windows & Door (Residential Units)
Frame: Aluminum frame
Glass: tinted/clear/frosted glass
Entrance: fire-rated timber door and/or aluminum framed glass door
Bedroom and Bathroom Entrance: timber flush door
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INTERNAL (RESIDENTIAL UNITS)
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CP fittings: Grohe or similar
Other fittings: Kohler or similar
Kitchens: Modular kitchens with chimney and hob
Wardrobes: Walk-in-closets/ wardrobes as per architect's plans
Water Heating: Central, Power efficient water heating system for each
apartment
Air-Conditioning: Central, long-term, high-efficiency air-conditioning.
Electrical Installation: Circuit protection: copper electrical wiring throughout in
concealed conduit with provisions for light points, T.V. & telephone sockets
with protective M.C.B.'s
TV / Telephone / Door Bell / Security System
Door bell point
Audio & video intercom system
TV socket in living room and bedrooms
Telephone socket in living room and bedrooms
INTERNAL (RESIDENTIAL UNITS)
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Earthing & Lightning Protection: lighting protection system shall be
provided in accordance with the local authority standards
Painting
Inside: paint finish
Outside: render finish or spray textured paint finish and/or paint finish to
designated areas
Waterproofing: waterproofing shall be provided at bathrooms, powder rooms,
kitchen, yard, WC, balcony, uncovered balcony, open terraces, PES, planter
and reinforced concrete flat roof.
Driveway and Car park: basement car parks and driveways shall be of
reinforced concrete finish with floor hardener and/or epoxy coating. Surface
driveway/drop-off point shall be of stone finish and/or pavers.
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INTERNAL (RESIDENTIAL UNITS)
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Recreation Facilities
Gym
Function room
Steam & Sauna
Play areas
Jogging track
Games room
Lap & leisure pool
64th floor Sky Garden leisure pool, party arena, lounge
Finishes To Common Areas: As per architects design
Elevators: 9 High-speed elevators and 2 service elevators
Stand-by power: Adequate provision will be made.
SIGNIFICANCE TECHNOLOGY USED IN ALTAIR DEVELOPMENT.
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World Renowned Architect Moshe Safdie
Unique Design & Tallest Tower in Sri Lanka
Column-less and Beam-less Apartment
Centralized Chilled Water System for A/C
Individual Central Power Efficient Geyser System
Eco-Friendly Building
Rain Water Harvesting
Natural Cross Ventilation design for both Towers
Centralized Electrical System for Power Conservation
Latest Technology Fast-Elevators (3.5 to 4.5 m/sec)
Double Height Terraces & Balconies
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State of the Art System for Garbage Handling
Figure 03: Rendered view from across Beira Lake [Image Courtesy of Safdie
Architects]
References :
Indocean
Tower.
http://www.altair.lk/
[2012].
Altair
Development
2012.
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F.Rizna Arooz
Urban Synthesis [ AU 6050]
Masters Program in Urban Design
Faculty of Architecture.
University of Moratuwa.
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