LIC Divisonal Office Complex, Allahabad
The LIC of India floated design competition for their Divisional Office Complex at Allahabad in the main central business district comprising of retail commercial and corporate precincts, it was proposed by LIC to create a landmark building to create a image reflecting their corporate identity and standing in the insurance sector of India.
Understanding of the existing urban context in terms of scale, edge interface, volumetric disposition and zoning of the functions. The office building is proposed to be G + 6 storey building with a basement. The circulation within the complex was clearly defined by having a central pedestrian pathway connecting the staff housing with the office building & peripheral loop road.
This building was proposed as R.C.C. framed structure using grid beams and providing large column free spaces. Using white grit finish and blue structural glazing,To provide flexibility through the glass and contrasting texture with grit finish and in white color for better thermal comfort,The building has a sky court for ventilation and lighting. It has been used as a scaling element and for better day lighting,The housing has been designed as walk-up apartments having 2-3 bedroom units with a central service core. The Landscape design of the complex, zoning, scale of buildings, disposition of built form, integration of MEP services besides response to climatic condition has been considered in design.
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Category: Architecture
- Client :LIC of India, North Zone, New Delhi
- Agency :GS Bansal and Associates
- Design Team: AmitHajela, Joy Sinha, Vinayak Srivastava
- Completion – 2010