ARCHITECTURAL

STRUCTURES
STRUCTURAL LITERATURE CASE STUDY
ASSIGNMENT-1

SUBMITTED TO: SUBMITTED BY:

AR. SATYAM KUMAWAT OJASVI,
CODE, VGU HARSHIKA
III-SEM, B.ARCH
 Owner: Maharashtra Housing and Area Development
Authority (MHADA)

KESARBAI Year collapsed: 2019

Location: Mumbai, Maharashtra

BUILDING
Storeys: 4
Climate: moderate
Function: Residential

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Concrete: Due to its strength, longevity,

reflectivity, and adaptability, concrete is a
commonly utilized material for a variety of
construction applications. As long as moisture
and an ideal temperature are maintained for
the hydration of cement, concrete strength
improves over time. Over the years, there is an
increase in the compressive strength of
concrete, with a considerable increase in the
elastic modulus too.
 KANCHANJUNGA
APARTMENTS
MOUNT UNIQUE BUILDING

Architect: Charles Correa

Year: 1970-74
Location: Mumbai, Maharashtra
Height: 84 m
Storeys: 32
Climate: Moderate
Structure Type: High Rise Building
Function: Residential
Material: Concrete
Architectural Style: Modern & Brutalism

KANCHANJUNGA APARTMENTS
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 Kanchanjunga Apartment, Bomanji
Petit Marg, Cumballa Hill, Mumbai,
Maharashtra 400026

Building is approachable from two

opposite sides, east & west.

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ORIENTATION & ORGANISATION OF SPACES

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MINIMAL OPENINGS ON SOUTH
SLIP METHOD OF CONSTRUCTION

The tower was held together against

the shear stress by the core space in
the center that included the lifts and
staircases as well.

The core space was constructed before

the other parts of the building were
done on-site, because of the structural
dependency on the core for access
during construction as well as
structural support.

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Double Height Balcony Gardens
The building amplifies the concept of thermal comfort,
to provide a comfortable temperature to the residents

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