A complete case study on group housing project, sustainable environment. Housing society studied are 1) Amrapali Vananchal City, Bhilai 2) Amrapali Silicon City, Noida 3) Interlace Housing, Singapore

43. THE INTERLACE, Singapore
HOUSING COMPLEX…

45. I. New residential typology which
breaks away from the clusters of
isolating towers.
II. Horizontally connected volumes
establishing a better connected and
less isolated residential
environment.

46. iv. The idea of community life is emphasized through an extensive networks of gardens.
v. The interlocking blocks form a vertical village with cascading sky gardens and both private and public roof
terraces. vi. While multi-story openings allow light and air to weave into and through the landscape.

47. Through stacking the apartments, the design generates a multiplication of horizontal surfaces
populated by extensive roof gardens and landscaped terraces that offer more green space than
the size of the unbuilt site.

51. Pedestrian entry.
Pedestrian movement Vehicles movement
Vehicles entry.
( The primary route leading the residents
from the main entrance to the courtyards) basement for parking)

52. • Above ground vehicular
circulation is minimized, liberating
large green areas.
• Basement parking 2,600 cars.
• Open air voids in the plinth allow
light and air to the semi sunken
and naturally ventilated parking
duck,

53. The communal spaces have been located in such a way that it get shades from the shadow of block.
Eight main courtyard containing water bodies, club houses, central square and gym.

54. Strategic position of water bodies,
reduces local air temperature and
improves the thermal comfort.

56. Core A :
1 Elevator + 1 Stairs
Core B:
2 Elevators + 1 Stair
Core C:
2 Elevators + 2 Stairs

58. 8TH FLOOR
9TH FLOOR

59. 10TH FLOOR
11TH FLOOR

60. 12TH FLOOR

61. 3 BHK
2 BHK
4 BHK
2 BHK

62. Elevated site
Vents on the ground level
01 Basement
Different levels of block

63. • Though the design generates diff horizontal arrangements of blocks instead
of a skyscraper but it is only possible when the site is large enough.
• No intersection of pedestrian movement by vehicular movement.
• More incorporation of social spaces.
• More of green area than the built up area, thus making it a part of the
ecology.
• All types of units are mixed.
• The spatial arrangements of the different blocks provide different states of
sun and shadow, with large water bodies provided for influencing the
microclimate in the recreational spaces between the towers, improving the
overall quality of comfort and experience.

64.  www.amarpaligroup.in
 www.interlace.com