The project 'Cloud 9' is a Multi dwelling residential building situated in Rajkot city of Gujarat state of India. Cloud 9 is a composition of three wings of 2-bhk houses and one wing of 4-bhk houses.
The Buildings are orientated in such a way that openings of the buildings comes in East - west directions, Which allows mild sunlight to enter in house for a healthy living. The southern facade does not having any opening Moreover to reduce the southern heat of sunlight, a wall has been provided which not only hide services but also act as a barrier to southern sunlight's heat.
The main concern in this project is to provide Spacier living with all the amenities, But it was not possible to have 4 wings and also provide all the public amenities in ground level because of marginal rules of corporation. To solve that problems some of the public amenities has been Provided in top floor of all wings and connected all the building with bridges to each other. The sky bridge connection in building was never practised in 'Sourastra' region before this project.
The project was awarded as ' The best residential Project (Affordable) of 2014-2015' By Gujarat real estate awards.
Status: Built
Location: Rajkot, IN
Firm Role: Architect