Joining the ranks of 334 WTCs present across the globe, WTC Chennai by the Brigade Group is the tallest commercial establishment in the city. It is a complete business ecosystem with residences, hotels, and retail space. The fabulous architectural design at WTC Chennai is master planned by HOK of New York, the largest U.S based architecture engineering firm who has consistently been recognized as leaders in a sustainable and high-performance design. An iconic commercial Leed Platinum development with Special Economic Zone benefits and design represents everything that a typical modern business would wish for.
Location
The development is strategically located in Perungudi, Chennai in the established IT Corridor. WTCC is just 35 minutes away from the International Airport and is close to several well-known landmarks in Chennai such as Apollo and Fortis hospitals, renowned colleges such as IIT Madras and NIFT, malls such as Phoenix market city and hotels such as The Holiday Inn and The Gateway by Taj, making it the ideal location for brands looking to magnify their stature globally. The Brigade Group is the only developer in India who has the licence to build World Trade Centres across South India.
Concept
This commercial building is a Grade A++ commercial development with an excellent frontage It is home to several multinational companies and corporate giants. The campus contains a separate utility block complete with cooling towers, transformers, BMS and a large cafeteria. It has a full time F&B retail service support along with serviced apartments in the central podium. This 1.8 million s ft (Premium office, Residential & Retail space) commercial office space has beautiful, landscaped gardens and several areas for employees to unwind, network and connect with nature.
Structure:
– Towers –2
Floor area –1.8 million sft
– Tower 1:
3 Basements + Podium+ 27 floors + Terrace
Typical floor area –50,000 sft
– Tower 2:
3 Basements + Podium + 19 Floors + Terrace
Typical floor area –44,000 sft
– 2 office buildings with support Infra in the podium along with common basements
– 1 Guest accommodation block + 1 Retail block
Landscape
The landscape concept tries to establish a vibrant and distinctive public realm by creating urban spaces that are distinctive, experiential, and functional, keeping in mind the local culture and climate.
The landscape complements the distinctive architecture of the development, in line with the brand equity of World Trade Centers worldwide. Furthermore, they have managed to create inviting and visually attractive outdoor spaces while providing sensory experiences using elements such as imaginative planting palettes, water features, bespoke lighting, etc.
Unique features
The building has 1.8 million sq. ft of premium offices, residential and retail space. The 16 acres site offers high visibility and accessibility from the corridor. Guided by rigorious environmental analytics, the two towers massing and facades fuse aesthetics and performance. The towers are smartly oriemted to minimize east-west solar exposure. Linear terra-cotta panels emphasize the verticality of the building while shading the structure and resucing solar loads.
In order to provide a calm amid un the hustle of a daily urban life, a clear seperation between commercial and residential zones is created. The elevated podium plaza includes an amphitheatre, retail space, restaurants and a clubhouse. Parks accommodating lush landscape encourages pedestrian movement between the towers. And finally, incorporating the most advanced technology, this energy and resource- efficient buildings reduce stress on the environment by creating healthy spaces that monitor indoor air quality and maximize daylight utilization.