SENIOR CITIZEN RESORT THE VERANDAH , COCHIN

The Verandah Gardens is designed as a retreat for a stress free retirement life, having been inspired by successfully run retirement
homes in developed countries. All attention and care is given to each and every detail of the planning, needs and requirements
for an enriched retirement life. The Verandah Gardens is set in a serene and peaceful atmosphere on 2.87 acres by the banks of
the Kadambrayar River and is just 10 minutes drive from Kakkanad. This enclave is designed with two residential blocks, having
132 residential units of which 32 are meant for singles and 100 units for double occupancy. Every apartment opens to the wide
Verandah which over-looks a large landscaped courtyard of approximately 5000 sft.
An old age home is usually the place , a home for those old
people who have no one to look after them or those who
have been thrown out of their homes by their children.The SITE PLAN
place ofcourse like a home where the inmates get all the
facilities for a routine living like food,clothing,medicine and
shelter

INFORMATION

Site Area = 1.16 Hectares

(124860 sq.ft)

Builtup Area = 212015 sq.ft

FSI Calculated = 1.7

SITE LOCATION

At the Verandah Gardens,there are large dining block with an air conditioned space and a
Verandah Dining which is non A/c. There are separate blocks for Recreation & Guest
apartments, Dining hall, Community hall and Welness center.
The Verandah gardens has three types of residential units viz,
• Type I
• Type II
• Type III

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VEDANT S. CHITHORE
CASE STUDY B.ARCH SEM-4 BARCH1916
ARCHITECTURAL DESIGN – 4 SHEET.NO.1
1 BHK UNIT -TYPE 1
THE VERANDAH , COCHIN
TYPES OF RESIDENTIAL UNITS

The Verandah comes with a host of thoughtful features like

antiskid tiles, soft taps, wider & wheel chair friendly pathways and
doorways, grab rails, 24-hour hot running water and an energy
saving solar power system. 24 x 7 security, House keeping, Diet
menu options, visiting doctors and tie-up with hospitals are other
features.
Type I – 1050 sft meant for couples This unit is
designed with a spacious living and dining space
with a balcony and a fully loaded kitchenette. A
separate large bedroom with an attached toilet and
an additional half bath is also provided.

1 BHK UNIT -TYPE 2

Type II – 853 sft meant for singles This unit is

designed with a spacious living, dining and a fully
loaded kitchenette. A separate large bedroom with
an attached toilet and a balcony is also provided.
The residential units are fully furnished and loaded
which means, it includes all what you have in your
home.

2 BHK UNIT

AREAS
1 BHK – Type 1 (72 Nos.)
1 BHK – Type 2 (28 Nos.)
2 BHK (32 Nos.)
Type III – 1326 Sq. ft, we have designed the two bed
room fully furnished and loaded apartment with
75600 sq.ft attached toilets, which is meant for either two
61415 sq.ft singles like 2 brothers / 2 sisters, or father and
42430 sq.ft daughter like wise.

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 RECREATIONAL AREA GUEST HOUSE COMMON HALL WELLNESS CENTRE

The Wellness Centre offers:

COMMON AMENITIES AREAS
Dining Hall – 2000 sq.ft ➢ Physiotherapy Room with Equipments
LOBBY Guest Block – 33000 sq.ft ➢ Ayurvedic Health Care
Common Hall – 1500 sq.ft ➢ Post / Pre Hospital Support
✓ Spacious entrance lobby and visitors lounge Recreational Block – 3500 sq.ft Visiting Doctor's Cabin
✓
➢
Reception Desk Wellness Centre – 35000 sq.ft
✓ Business Chambers ➢ Nursing Bay with a resident qualified Nurse
✓ An equipped business centre to share your valuable ➢ Oxygen Cylinder & Masks
professional expertise, occasionally PICTURES ➢ Nebulisers
➢ ECG Machines
➢ IV Stands & Fluids
➢ Emergency Medicines
➢ Stretchers
RECREATION CENTRE ➢ Ambulance

✓ A/C and Non A/C Verandah dining

✓ Fully equipped Kitchen The verandah has a tie up with Samaritan
✓ Common hall for get-together and meetings hospital,pazhaganad for providing a visiting
✓ Cookery Station doctor for regular consultations and for
specialized medical support for the residents

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SPECIFICATIONS
SWOT ANALYSIS
Wall Finishes
Internal walls putty and painted with acrylic emulsion of premium STRENGTH
brand. Weather proof paint of premium brand for exterior. Cornice for
living, dining and bedroom ceiling. Inspired by successfully run retirement homes in developed countries.
Flooring By the banks of river kadambrayar
Antiskid Ceramic/Vitrified tiles for entire apartment. Antiskid superior Every apartment opens to the wide verandah
quality tiles in lobby, common area and stairs. Antiskid flooring for Large dining bock with air conditioned space and verandah dining which is non A/C.
toilets, ceramic tile dado for toilet walls.
Doors and Windows
Extra wide wheel chair friendly Hardwood/Moulded main door with
master keys. Wheel chair friendly Hardwood/Moulded internal doors
with enamel paint finish. Wheel chair friendly sliding doors for toilets. WEAKNESS
Aluminium/UPVC sliding glazed shutters for windows and balconies. 12 km away from hospital
Sanitary and Plumbing
Only 2 ambulance are present at the time emergency
Ceramic ware of superior brands. Wheel chair friendly shower area
with bath stool, soft taps, CP fittings of superior brand, hot water in Not enough space for the large function like anniversary.
toilets and wash basins. Property cannot be transferred to person less than 55 years.
Communications
LCD TV, telephone, broadband connection. Provision for an additional
TV point in bed room. Telephone and intercom facility with parallel
connection in living, bed and toilets. OPPORTUNITIES
Interactioon with people from different regions
Partnerships with community enterprises
Future increase of medicare short stay rehabilitation residents.
Networking with large community and donation of materials and furnitures

THREATS
Economic slowdown may happen due to less applications
Lower cost competitors or imports can affect financially
Competition may increase if some people buids nearby

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VEDANT S. CHITHORE
CASE STUDY B.ARCH SEM-4 BARCH1916
ARCHITECTURAL DESIGN – 4 SHEET.NO.4