CASE STUDY

MULTISTORIED APARTMENT
RAMS Maris, CANTONMENT
SITE
• Site is located in Cantonment,
Tiruchirapalli.
• It is also known as the
Trichinopoly Cantonment.
• The apartment is located in fast
growing residential zone
NEAREST LANDMARKS
• The area is surrounded by
many restaurants, hotels,
along with the post office and
tourist office.
• The Tiruchirapalli Railway
Junction is situated near this
area.
• The Tiruchirapalli International
Airport is 7.2 kilometres from
here along NH 210.
NEIGBOURHOOD
• The apartment is located in a
residential neighborhood.
• It can be approached from Lawsons
road.
• New Selva Nagar, Melapudur, Beema
Nagar and Raja Colony are some of the
neighboring areas to Cantonment.
• Kamala Niketan Montessori School,
Campion Anglo Indian Higher
Secondary School and St John’s Vestry
are some of the top schools located
here.
• Healthcare facilities can be obtained at
American Hospital, Cauvery Hospital
and Maruti Hospital.
• The lowest rate for Cantonment
property is charged by Pelican Group’s
Crawford Enclave, of Rs 3,700 per sq ft,
while the highest rate is charged by
Royal Shelter’s Royal Fantasy, of Rs
6,300 per sq ft.
RAMS Maris
Rams Maris Trichy is located right next to the iconic Ayyappan temple
Rams Real Estates Ltd
It accommodates a mall and apartment.
Mall includes lifestyle and home center to cater the needs.
Apartment is designed for MIG and HIG
Total Site area 2.7 acres
Total Number of units - 56
Typology
• 2 BHK Apartment - 1,300 Sq.ft area (16 units)
• 3 BHK Apartment - 1,450 sq ft area (40 units)
• 3 BHK Apartment 1872 sq.ft
• 1.50 Cr
SITE ACCESSIBILITY
Major Saravanan road /Lawsons road

SALIENT FEATURES
Rams Maris is an ultimate reflection of the urban chic lifestyle
located in Lawsons Road, Trichy.
The project hosts in its lap exclusively designed Residential
Apartments, each being an epitome of elegance and simplicity.
Key amenities include
• Compound wall,
• Gate,
• Gymnasium,
• Indoor game facilities,
• Power backup facilities,
• Bore well,
• Sump,
• Overhead tanks,
• Lifts and
• Fire fighting systems
• Fire Sprinklers
• Rain Water Harvesting
• Sewage Treatment Plant
• Water Conservation, Rain water Harvesting

• Apartment is situated at Cantonment, the project is well

linked to various areas in the central suburbs of Trichy.
The project is also located near various reputed
educational institutions and hospitals.
• Property prices stand at around 3,700 per sq ft in the
area while numerous complexes and enclaves have been
built here recently.
The entire site area is enclosed by a compound wall.
Security cabin is located at the site level main entry and exit gates

BUILT FORM
Stands Unique in its volumetric form from rest of the building in its
neighbourhood

PARKING
• Parking for the residents are provided at the basement levels
• People visiting the shopping mall and to access other amenities
can park their vehicles at the ground level along the periphery
of the building

ZONING
• Public zone includes shops, lifestyle, home centre
• Semi public zone includes amenities and
• Private zone includes apartments
• Public and semi public zones are grouped at lower levels of the
building and
• Apartments are designed at upper levels to provide privacy for
the residents.
CIRCULATION
• Vehicular movement - It is restricted to basement and ground floor levels
• Ramps are provided to reach basement floors
• Access for the fire engine is provided. It can enter through the site main
entry gate and driveway is provided around the building and fire hydrants
are provided at regular interval along the periphery of the compound wall

PEDESTRIAN PATH
There is no distinct pedestrian path at the site level

HORIZONTAL CIRCULATION
Linear corridor connects all spaces at different levels

VERTICAL CIRCULATION
PUBLIC ACCESS
A stair is provided in the front to reach lift lobby and shops can be reached by
using passenger lifts at this level.
Escalators and staircase are provided at the center for easy access. These help
in accessing the shops at different levels.
PRIVATE ACCESS
Service core with passenger lifts, goods lift and staircase is provided and it helps
to reach different floor levels. Residents and people accessing amenities can
use this service core for vertical circulation.
SPATIAL PLANNING

BASEMENT FLOOR
Parking, electrical room, mechanical and plumbing rooms are
located at basement levels.

GROUND FLOOR
• Shopping mall is accessed by a stair located at the front of the
building.
• Service core located at ground floor level can be accessed to
reach amenities and apartments at upper levels.
• Separate toilets for male and female are provided at the rear
side of the building.
• An electrical room is placed at the corner of the building next to
the toilets.

FIRST AND SECOND FLOOR

• These floors are designed for accommodating shopping mall
that includes lifestyle and home center.
• These can be accessed either from the front side stair that leads
to the lift lobby from which the lifts can be used to reach various
floors of the shopping mall.
• There are escalators and staircase inside the mall to access
different levels.
THIRD FLOOR
• Amenities are grouped at either side of the linear corridor.
• The Gymnasium is located at the third floor level opposite to the
service core.
• Indoor games facilities are also provided next to the service core.
• A linear corridor connects these spaces and the apartments.
• Apartments are placed at the ends to provide privacy.
• There are 4 numbers of 3 bed room apartments at this level.
• The dwelling units comprise of different basic configuration of spaces
with varying floor area.
• Dining area has an attached balcony that provides visual connectivity
with the exterior.
• Bed rooms are placed at the rear side to have privacy.
• Spaces are well lit and have cross ventilation.
FOURTH FLOOR
• At this floor level, 2 numbers of 2 bed room apartments and
4 numbers of 3 bed room apartments are provided.
• Each type of apartment has its unique configuration of
spaces.
• One can access the apartment either by using the lift or the
staircase located at the service core.
• The linear corridor acts as a transitional space.
• Corridors also act as an interactive space to share
experience and enhance conversations with their neighbors.
• It also enables the residents to converse with each other
and also provides visual connectivity with the exterior space.
• The semi private spaces are designed next to corridor to
enable communal interactions.
• Dining area with common balcony provides city view.
• Orientation of spaces offer panoramic views.
• Balconies shade the external walls and establishes a
hierarchy of open and enclosed spaces.
• Unit plans have opening on two sides enabling cross
ventilation in the interior spaces.
• In addition to that, the building amplifies the concept of
thermal comfort, to provide a comfortable temperature to
the residents occupying these premium units of residences.
• Window openings are provided along east-west to capture
prevailing breezes and a magnificent view of the city.
• the most effective way to ensure comfort conditions is by
providing cross ventilation as far as possible.
• The design addresses this by using the staggered spaces to
have cross ventilation through each unit and vertically
ventilate the areas by a stack effect cooling through the
circulation zone.
• The hierarchy of spaces inside each unit is evident through
the difference of respective volumes.
• All the unit types are clubbed together in the same building,
allowing a mix of user groups and creating a richer social
fabric.
ELECTRICAL
• Three phase supply with concealed wiring is
provided.
• Separate meter is provided for each flat in the
main board located outside the flat .
• Common meters are provided for common
services in the main board.
• In 3 BHK and 2BHK A/C provisions with
electrifications are provided in 2 bedrooms.
• Standby generators for minimum essential
points in common areas are provided.
PLUMBING AND SANITATION
• All toilets are provided with floor mounted
closet.
• Dining area has a wash basin.
• High quality chromium plated fittings are
provided in toilets.
• Deep bore wells are provided.
• CCTV surveillance cameras are provided in
common areas for security reasons.
MATERIAL
Doors
• Main: Teak Wood
• Internal: Laminated Flush Door
Flooring
• Balcony: Vitrified Tiles
• Toilets: Anti Skid Tiles
• Living/Dining: Vitrified Tiles
• Master Bedroom: Vitrified Tiles
• Other Bedroom: Vitrified Tiles
• Kitchen: Vitrified Tiles
• RCC structures with masonry partition walls
Walls
• Exterior: Emulsion Paint
• Interior: Plastic Emulsion Paint
• Toilets: Ceramic Tiles Dado
Fittings
• Kitchen: Corian Top with Stainless Steel Sink
• Toilets: ISI Branded Chromium Plated Tap
Others
• Wiring: Concealed copper wiring
• Switches: Modular switches
Pros Cons
• The block is marked with respective signages to • Ramp slopes are steep and it is difficult for the
provide easy access for the users vehicles during entry and exits.
• The roads are wide enough for easy movement • Landscaping could have been integrated to
of vehicles inside the site bring liveliness of the spaces.
• Gymnasium and indoor games are provided
within the building.
• Solar panels are provided to save energy.
• Provides good view form each unit.
• Adequate fire safety measures are being
provided.
• Location of lift caters the need of the residents.
• Recreational spaces act as interactive spaces.
• Each resident has a parking lot.
• Window openings provide good light and
ventilation.
• Fire escape staircase is provided at the
periphery of the building connecting all the
floors.
• Fire tanks and domestic water tanks are
provided.
CRITICAL ANALYSIS
• Public access is restricted to lower level floors.
• Privacy is maintained by providing a breathing
space in each unit next to the main door.
• Separate entries for public and private zones at
building level helps to channelize the traffic
flow.
• Better use of site’s irregular negative space by
providing parking lots.
• Solid and void spaces articulate the form of the
building.
• Another aspect of the building to shield the
harsh south sun is done by introducing balcony
spaces and service spaces to reduce the
amount of heat penetrating into the living area.
CONCLUSION
• Orientation and zoning of the spaces are the
most important aspects while planning .
• Adequate communal spaces have to be
provided.
• Landscaping can be integrated to achieve
sustainability.
• Cross ventilation with adequate sunlight can
help to improve comfortable interior spaces