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i-Lab Building, Hyderabad

i-Lab Building, Hyderabad

Location Hyderabad
Client iLabs HTC Pvt Ltd
Architect Uday Joshi, Mumbai
Structural Consultant Construction Catalysers Pvt. Ltd.
Project Management Consultant Construction Catalysers Pvt. Ltd.
Software used Cad, 3D Max, Structural Softwares
Steel Producers Tata Structura
RCC Contractor : Construction Catalysers Pvt. Ltd.
Steel Fabricator : - Do -
Surface Protection (Painting etc) : - Do -
Electrical Contractor : - Do -
Plumbing & Sanitary Contractor : - Do -
Cost of project 12 Crore (For Steel Work)
Structural Steel requirement Not specified
Year of Commencement Jan-2008
Year of Completion Dec-2009
Project Description
i-Lab Building, Hyderabad

This prominent shell (55m x 23m x 21m) design is characterized by the use of a unique dia-grid
structure used effectively to provide visual lightness and barrier-free usable office spaces inside. The
self supporting form with minimal vertical supports lends the building an innovative look and
reduces low life cycle costs further. This five-storied pre-fabricated light weight structure took eight
months for construction.

The skin of the building is a network of circular hollow M.S. sections with nodes that are welded
during assembly. Steel floor beams are spanned between the peripheral nodes and central ring
beam and these floor beams support the composite floor slabs. The core that houses the services
has columns of reinforced concrete with optimal and varying thickness of structural steel usage.
The dia-grid shell is clad with hard-coated glass that ensures a high level of visual comfort with a
good level of reflection-free sunlight. The central portion of roof top floor, which is the roof of the
board room, is covered with water resistant composite construction that reflects partial direct
sunlight.
i-Lab Building, Hyderabad

The i-Lab building has become an icon in its class – and it owes this status to the unique approach
towards the structure and architectural expression.

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