Text description provided by the Architects. Situated in Andheri, Kanakia WallStreet boasts of a prime location in the commercial-district of Mumbai. Andheri is the 2nd biggest commercial micro-market in India and accounts for 34% of the commercial building market share in the city. Situated on the arterial Andheri-Kurla Road, the project is easily accessible to the highway, metro station, and railways station. The connectivity further extends to the domestic and international airport terminals, both in a radius of less than 5 km.
The architecture of Kanakia WallStreet reflects the heavy stone work buildings that lace the kilometre long Wall Street (New York). The design concept based on functionality, is a mixture of the classical architectural style of the original Wall Street with a modern twist of our own. The classical gothic style fades away with the introduction of double glazed glass and aluminium fins on the facade.
Horizontal fins between the cladding run end-to-end in varying widths which resemble human figure silhouettes. This symbolises the busy life and the effort it takes to achieve success. Along with Laminam tiles dry cladded on the façade, materials such as aluminium fins and DGU and SGU glass have also been used. The dry cladding system that has been used is a much safer option than wet cladding as it does not rely on any adhesive.
Factoring natural light and ventilation, windows and glazing have been provided of sufficient size to cater to the needs of every space. The design ensures that there is an economical use of glass, keeping in mind the weather of Mumbai. This ensures that there is no excess load on the air-conditioning and assists with energy conservation. The glass itself has been ceramic fritted in shape of the human figures to reduce excessive glare in the office spaces.
Kanakia WallSteet offers 10,00,000 sq ft of office space, ranging from 800 sq ft to 50,000 sq ft. Along with the large floorplates, the 11’6” (approx.) floor to floor height helps create dynamic offices. The project features amenities that include The WallStreet News Room and 24×7 News Display, an executive lounge, as well as valet and concierge services. One of the key design considerations is the emphasis on personal health and well-being of the modern age entrepreneurs and employees.
The landscaped terrace gardens and cafes, indoor gaming zone, and library make for ideal breakout spaces. Sleeping pods have been designed owing to those who pull the late nights and all-nighters in the competitive environment.
The multi-level carpark offers a solace to the lack of parking facilities on the busy arterial road, with advanced security and surveillance features.