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ALTAIR - INDOCEAN TOWER

Map 01: Location Map of ALTAIR development.

Figure 01: Proposed ALTAIR development with surrounded setting.

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COVETED ADDRESS

127, Sir James Pieris

Mawatha , Colombo 02

LOCATION ADVANTAGE
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Altair will be located in one of the most elite

residential areas of Colombo, overlooking Beira
Lake and the Indian Ocean. Its close proximity
to the Temple Tree ensures a very safe and
secure neighborhood.
Major hotels, shopping malls, schools, banks,
hospitals and entertainment centers will be just
minutes away from your new home.
The Government has proposed to convert James
Pieris Mawatha into a promenade, creating an
energetic atmosphere that will enhance the
experience of Altair's residents and their fellow
citizens.

ALTAIR - INDOCEAN TOWER

Developer

- Indocean Developers (Pvt) Ltd, a venture of Indian

property group South City Projects (Kolkata)
Indocean Developers (Private) Limited is a venture of
South City Projects (SCPKL).South City Group is a
consortium of six respected real estate players of
Eastern India: South City Projects (Kolkata) Ltd.South
City Group involves the very names that have given
Kolkata some of its landmarks and changed its
skyline. These include magnates like R.S. Agarwal
and R.S. Goenka of Emami Group, S.K. Todi of Shrachi
Group, J.K. Khetawat of Rameswara Group, Pradeep
Sureka of Sureka Group, Sushil Mohta of Merlin Group
and R.K. Bachhawat of J. B. Group.These gentlemen
mutually brought to the table their field of expertise
and experience which comes from having collectively
built over a hundred buildings covering more than 20
million sq. ft. in Kolkata, its neighbouring towns, and
in other parts of India.

Targeted project period - Completed in three years (2016).

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Location

- opposite Beira Lake

No of floors

- 68 floors

THE TEAM
Indocean Developers Private Limited, a venture of South
City Group, will develop Altair, one of Sri Lanka's largest
private sector developments.
Indocean have put together a global team led by the world
renowned architect Moshe Safdie and structural
engineers from Dubai, landscape architects from Thailand,
mechanical engineers from South Africa, project manager
from Greece, fire engineers from the Middle East, wind
analysis consultants from Canada.
The entire team is ably supported by the best from Sri Lanka.

THE DEVELOPMENT
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Altair is an iconic development valued

at 250 Million Dollar designed by
Moshe Safdie, a world famous
celebrity architect.
Its 68 storeys will comprise of 1.5
million Sq. Ft. of high-end, Eco-friendly
living. Altair will be home to high net
worth individuals, expatriates and NonResident Sri Lankans among others.
This development will be home to a Sky
Garden located on the 64th floor.
This unique amenity will be open to the sky, consisting of a pool, a lounge
and a party arena, providing residents with a serene ambiance 365 days a
year.

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In-house facilities will include a

swimming
pool,
gym,
lounge,
function room, play area for children,
tennis courts and many other
facilities.
The mixed-use project is recognized
by its 57th floor Sky Park with its
150-meter infinity swimming pool,
observation deck and restaurants.

Figure 02: Design Proposals of

ALTAIR development.

FACILITIES
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Grand Lobby w/ Concierge

Restaurants & Spa in Retail Area
25 meter Lap Pool
Leisure Pool
Jacuzzi Pool
Deck Garden
Gym
Jogging Track
Outdoor Chilrens Play Area
Games Room
Steam & Sauna Room
Function Room
Barbeque Pavillion
Sky Garden w/ Pool, Lounge & Party Room
Recreation Facilities
Gym
Function room
Steam & Sauna
Play areas
Jogging track
Games room
Lap & leisure pool
64th floor Sky Garden leisure pool, party arena, lounge
Finishes To Common Areas: As per architects design
Elevators: 9 High-speed elevators and 2 service elevators
Stand-by power: Adequate provision will be made.

EXTERNAL BUILDING
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Foundation: Reinforced concrete piles and raft footing

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Superstructure: Reinforced concrete structure and/or steel structure

External Walls: Reinforced concrete and/or brick/block wall

Internal Walls: Reinforced concrete and/or brick/block wall and/or dry wall
partition

Flat Roof: reinforced concrete roof with appropriate heat insulation and
waterproofing system

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INTERNAL (RESIDENTIAL UNITS)

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Ceiling (Residential Units)

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Corridor Ceiling: plaster and/or skim coat and/or ceiling board with paint
finish

Dining, Living and Bedrooms Ceiling: plaster and/or skim coat and/or ceiling
board with paint finish

Kitchen, Toilets and Utility Ceiling: ceiling board with paint finish

Wall (Residential Units)

Dining, Living, Bedroom, corridor: plaster and/or skim coat with paint finish

Master Bathroom: Ceramic/marble tiles

Other Bathrooms: Vitrified/ceramic tiles

Kitchen: Vitrified/ceramic tiles

Utility, Balcony: plaster and/or skim coat with spray textured paint finish
and/or paint finish

Note: All wall finishes up to false ceiling height and on exposed surfaces on

INTERNAL (RESIDENTIAL UNITS)

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Floor (Residential Units)

Living, Dining, Corridor: Engineered wood/Vitrified/ceramic and/or ceramic

tiles with matching skirting or natural stone tiles with matching skirting

All Bedrooms: Engineered wood/Vitrified and/or ceramic tiles with match

skirting or timber parquet with matching skirting or laminated flooring with
matching skirting

Master Bathroom: Vitrified and/or ceramic tiles

Other Bathroom: Vitrified and/or ceramic tiles

Kitchen: Vitrified and/or ceramic tiles with matching skirting

Utility: Vitrified and/or ceramic tiles

Balcony: Vitrified and/or ceramic tiles

Windows & Door (Residential Units)

Frame: Aluminum frame

Glass: tinted/clear/frosted glass

Entrance: fire-rated timber door and/or aluminum framed glass door

Bedroom and Bathroom Entrance: timber flush door

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INTERNAL (RESIDENTIAL UNITS)

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CP fittings: Grohe or similar

Other fittings: Kohler or similar

Kitchens: Modular kitchens with chimney and hob

Wardrobes: Walk-in-closets/ wardrobes as per architect's plans

Water Heating: Central, Power efficient water heating system for each
apartment

Air-Conditioning: Central, long-term, high-efficiency air-conditioning.

Electrical Installation: Circuit protection: copper electrical wiring throughout in

concealed conduit with provisions for light points, T.V. & telephone sockets
with protective M.C.B.'s

TV / Telephone / Door Bell / Security System

Door bell point

Audio & video intercom system

TV socket in living room and bedrooms

Telephone socket in living room and bedrooms

INTERNAL (RESIDENTIAL UNITS)

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Earthing & Lightning Protection: lighting protection system shall be

provided in accordance with the local authority standards

Painting

Inside: paint finish

Outside: render finish or spray textured paint finish and/or paint finish to
designated areas

Waterproofing: waterproofing shall be provided at bathrooms, powder rooms,

kitchen, yard, WC, balcony, uncovered balcony, open terraces, PES, planter
and reinforced concrete flat roof.

Driveway and Car park: basement car parks and driveways shall be of
reinforced concrete finish with floor hardener and/or epoxy coating. Surface
driveway/drop-off point shall be of stone finish and/or pavers.

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INTERNAL (RESIDENTIAL UNITS)

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Recreation Facilities

Gym

Function room

Steam & Sauna

Play areas

Jogging track

Games room

Lap & leisure pool

64th floor Sky Garden leisure pool, party arena, lounge

Finishes To Common Areas: As per architects design

Elevators: 9 High-speed elevators and 2 service elevators

Stand-by power: Adequate provision will be made.

SIGNIFICANCE TECHNOLOGY USED IN ALTAIR DEVELOPMENT.

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World Renowned Architect Moshe Safdie

Unique Design & Tallest Tower in Sri Lanka

Column-less and Beam-less Apartment

Centralized Chilled Water System for A/C

Individual Central Power Efficient Geyser System

Eco-Friendly Building

Rain Water Harvesting

Natural Cross Ventilation design for both Towers

Centralized Electrical System for Power Conservation

Latest Technology Fast-Elevators (3.5 to 4.5 m/sec)

Double Height Terraces & Balconies

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State of the Art System for Garbage Handling

Figure 03: Rendered view from across Beira Lake [Image Courtesy of Safdie
Architects]
References :
Indocean
Tower.
http://www.altair.lk/

[2012].

Altair

Development

2012.

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F.Rizna Arooz
Urban Synthesis [ AU 6050]
Masters Program in Urban Design
Faculty of Architecture.
University of Moratuwa.
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