Hi guys,

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^ EDIT- Image of the finalized design of the Lanco Hills Signature Tower. Please see new renderings several posts below that show the updated design! The prerenderings in this first post is kept for posterity's sake!


Mark my words: the city of Hyderabad (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hyderabad%2C_Andhra_Pradesh), the 6-million people strong IT powerhouse located in the state of Andhra Pradesh in Southern India, will very soon crash into the ranks of major skyscraper cities in a big way.

"Cyberabad" (as its popularly called, owing to its huge IT industry) has emerged as the most pro-densification, pro-verticalization metro in the Indian Subcontinent -- even more so than Mumbai, and that says a lot.

Aiming to become the most investor-friendly city amongst the competing the southern Indian IT/tech cities of Bengaluru (Bangalore) and Chennai (Madras), the city has embarked on a massive modernization emulating the E Asian tiger Tier 1 cities -- namely, building Central Business Districts catering to banking, trade, research, tech and other knowlege industries. Adopting the trend toward 'walk to work' concepts, these CBS would have ample residential towers as well. Not only has the city and state governments been sold on 'skyscraperization' on a big way, but also the voting public.Outside Mumbai, its the only city in the Subcontinent to really, comprehensively embrace the ethos of vertical urbanity.

As such, a high-rise and supertall laden CBD with all the infrastructure bells and whistles will literally rise from the paddy fields over the next 5 years in a vast area bordering the 'old' city known as the "skysrcaper zone." These zones would have unlimited FSI, translating into virtually no hight restrictions, provided private developers would fund the infrastructure projects that would sustain them. Unlike other Indian cities, for these projects the red tape is slashed considerably and projects are fast-tracked toward approval.

Already, there are 2 supertall skyscraper-topped megaprojects that have already been approved in the skyscraper zone:
1. Lanco Hills, consisting of 100+ storey residential tower and a host of other highrises -- (what this post is about)

2. Manchirevula Central Business District (http://www.skyscrapercity.com/showthread.php?t=471574), which would bost a 100+/140m storey commercial/hotel supertall designed by Norman Foster, and a minimum of thirty other towes each with a minimum height of 30 storeys. Unfortunately, although this tower has already been approved and groundwork begun, no renderings of the tower has been released to the public.

....aaanyways, here is Lanco Hills, Hyderabad:

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Here are two articles that give a good overview of the Lanco Hills SEZ. Mind you, this first article is a year old, so some details have changed -- for the bigger:

A mega techno-residential township (http://www.cyberabadtimes.net/reader.asp?id=4)
Tuesday, June 13, 2006

The Lanco Group has sewn up plans for a mega techno-residential township of 18 million sq ft that would come up in a 100-acre site near here with an investment outlay of about Rs 3,600 crore.

The company is planning a 90-storey building, which could potentially be the tallest such structure in the country. Since this comes in a special zone, clearances would be formality, the company said....... Apart from developing 16 residential towers each of about 30 levels, this project will host a mega mall complex and two hotels - a five-star and a four-star one.

The Lanco group Chairman, Mr L. Madhusudhan Rao, told that the magnitude of the project was such that this will effectively create a larger capacity than the existing Hitec City area near here, where a majority of the IT companies have set up shop. The project, to be taken up through a strategic partner, would be completed within three years.

"We plan to unveil the project in August, and a leading Mumbai-based designer has been roped in for its design. The company expects to tap into other metros following up on their capability to handle infrastructure projects," Mr Rao said. Giving an overview of the mega office-cum-township project named Lanco Hills, Mr Rao said that this would be a mixed development project that will have a built-up space of about 18 million sq ft, featuring top-notch office space, residential facilities and large recreation zones.

With regards to the office space, the company is planning 12 towers each of up to 20 levels that would be custom designed for IT and IT-enabled services (ITES) companies and this would form part of the Knowledge Corridor that the State Government is in the process of developing, he said. Apart from developing 16 residential towers each of about 30 levels, this project will host a mega mall complex and two hotels - a five-star and a four-star one. The mall will have a built up space of about two million sq ft, with multi-level parking space.

In all, the township will have 7.5-million sq ft. of office space and 8 million sq ft of housing facility in addition to the mall and hotel complexes.---

Lanco Hills Park notified as SEZ (http://www.thehindu.com/2007/04/17/stories/2007041706660300.htm)
Tuesday, Apr 17, 2007

Special Correspondent

The company is poised to be one of the largest `mixed-use' developers in the world, worth over US $ 1 billion.

HYDERABAD: The city-based Lanco Hills Technology Park Private Limited of the Lanco Group has been notified as a Special Economic Zone (SEZ) by the Union Ministry of Commerce with effect from April 10, 2007.

A sector-specific Special Economic Zone for Information Technology (IT) and IT-enabled services (ITES) will be set up over 25-acres in Manikonda village, Rajendranagar Mandal of Ranga Reddy district.

The company is planned to be positioned as one of the largest `mixed-use' developers in the world worth over US $ 1 billion.

It constitutes realty sectors like IT/ITES space, mall, ultra modern living spaces, extraordinary entertainment, luxury hotels and service apartments, to name a few. It will be a truly international standard integrated IT park, he said.

Chairman L. Madhusudhan Rao said "The sanction is recognition of our credentials and unique track record in creating global-scale landmarks." He said it would be a trendsetter in destination-building and etch Hyderabad as a signature to India as an emerging global destination.In short, this megaproject would be topped with a 90-floor "Signature Tower" (it's yet unclear if this is the actual name or just a description) that has won clearance and is approved to be built at that height.

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A couple days ago, the company finally released some initial renderings of the project on their website. While obviously it is still in the design change, I sure as hell like where this is going. The pics were smaller, but I've blown them up for clarity (if not beauty) :)

Captions are mine, and quotes are from the website:

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^ 90 storey Signature residential tower. The design of the tower has changed consderably from initial renderings released a year ago. As it will be built in the second phase of this project, it's entirely possible that it may well change in height or design again. LANCO Hills, a 100 acres of sustained knowledge ecosystem in Hyderabad that will rank among the best townships in the world. Designed to create a city of the future, LANCO Hills integrates all the functions and facilities required for modern day living.

LANCO Hills is a unique project being developed by LANCO Group. It is one of the largest mixed developments in India at over 30 million sq ft. With an investment of Rs 5,500 crore, LANCO Hills integrates international standard work spheres, ultra modern living spaces, extraordinary entertainment and commercial and retail districts with every conceivable amenity for a great life.

LANCO Hills will become a landmark in India, with its high rise residential towers, office towers, service apartments, hotels, and a mall, one of the largest entertainment zones. So get ready to witness a fresh idea for an all-new world.http://img101.imageshack.us/img101/4193/14808941qd9.jpg
^ What seems to be 2 actual renderings of the project. On the left 2/3s, how how the residential/hotel/mall cluster around the 90-storey tower will look. On the right 1/3, some of the IT towersFifteen majestic residential towers rise in elegant straight lines and redefine the skyline. Each tower provides living spaces that are the ultimate word in luxury, comfort and convenience. Ample parking area for residents and visitors, imposing glass facades and aesthetic exteriors add to overall beauty and elegance. Meticulously planned interiors achieve a fusion of form and functionality. Imposing foyers and high speed elevators give a feeling of refined comfort. Wide glass windows offer the views of awe-inspiring landscaping around the towers.http://img101.imageshack.us/img101/990/66328677pm6.jpg
^ Club houseClub House, one of the best in the world, is a place to indulge. Four Gold Class Home Theatres, a world class spa and gym, multi-cuisine restaurants, well-appointed suites for guests, card rooms, children’s library, play areas, an Olympic size swimming pool, outdoor games area and much more makes every moment in the club a new experience.http://img101.imageshack.us/img101/7051/98284203zr6.jpg
^ At 2.5 million sq feet what's claimed to be the largest mall in India, though other malls of roughly the same size and bigger are plannedIndia’s largest shopping mall of 2.5 million sq feet is designed to give you the most fulfilling shopping experience. The spacious parking area can accommodate more than 8,000 cars at a time, the largest for any mall. Other specialities include international brands, signature stores, multi-brand super stores and more than 300 retail outlets to explore the varied nuances of shopping.

The recreation zone, one of the largest in the world, has a 12 lane bowling alley, an ice-skating rink, go-karting, rodeo drives and theme restaurants. An exclusive exhibition and a grand convention centre for premium events make Broadway a thing of the past. Well-lit interiors and eye-catching landscaping bring about a fantasy land ambience.http://img101.imageshack.us/img101/5519/11zm0.jpg
^ On left the clubhouse, on right the mall and hotel towers

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^ The various hotel towers connected to the mall (shown in isolation to the rest of the project)A premier 5 Star Hotel with 400 guest rooms and suites, international banqueting facilities and globally acknowledged service brings you the finest and best hospitality experiences in the world. Similarly a deluxe business class hotel with a spacious convention and exhibition centre and well appointed serviced apartments with modern amenities provides an exhilarating experience. A plethora of speciality restaurants offering exquisite dining experience is another offer on a platter.http://img183.imageshack.us/img183/2702/image9ip0.jpg
^ The mall and hotels again (shown in isolation)

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^ MultiplexA 16 screen multiplex is fit for a Hollywood premier. This recreation zone brings to life the magic of movies in the most magnificent setting. Awe-inspiring facades, world class acoustics and perfectly planned amenities give the multiplex an international touch. The multiplex includes four Gold Glass theatres and even a premier theatre to host celebrity shows.http://img101.imageshack.us/img101/7250/86360790nu6.jpg
^ On the left, a view of the 90 storey Signature tower, mall and connected hotels (shown in isolation to the rest of the project), and on the right a collage of renderings of various residential towers. According to reports, it seems each of these towers were designed by a different architect.

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^ A collage of renderings of the various IT buildingsAn IT Space along with non-IT office space - all put together with a space to accommodate 75,000 professionals makes this one of the largest single commercial spaces in India. The office space is equipped with rejuvenating facilities, unwinding areas and its own retail spaces, making it a very pleasant space to work.

All this is encapsulated in 12 towers with pleasing architectural facades of different themes, making it a visual treat for the beholder. The entire development takes 30 per cent of the space and the remaining area is landscaped with bright green foliage of various themes and varieties, brilliantly conceived by one of the world’s best landscape architects.---------==--=--==---------


Unfortunately, we still do not know who the architects, landscapers, etc are, nor do we have a finalized building designs, views of the landscaping, a master plan or any such final renderings.

However, since this project is approved and site prep has already started in a big way, not only is construction assured, but we will likely get better renderings when they start actively selling apartments.

Three vignettes from SSC India locals:
- grading work for the site (including levelling hillocks) is going on round-the-clock
- an unceasing stream of recruitment ads is appearing in local newspapers for architects, engineers and construction workers with the requirement "experience in skyscraper design is must"
- and finally, international real estate heavyweight Cushman & Wakefield has been granted exclusive rights (http://www.moneycontrol.com/india/news/pressnews/lanco-appoints-cw-as-project-marketing-partners/283399) to market the first phase of construction so we can expect to see some some snazzy PR and high-quality renderings soon!

I'll keep everyone posted as news develops or better quality renderings come out!

Cheers,
Jai

Wow a 2nd supertall for India :)

Looks like the London Shard mixed with the Tower of Pisa. :lol:

I dunno.. I don't think it's leaning. To me looks like a (albeit very steep) right triangle

I dont think its really going to happen .Its too n=much of a hype.
Wat makes lanco choose hyde when there are many other btr cities

^^ I don't understand why there is any question on it 'really' happening. The project is approved. Big time investors, both Indian and non-Indian, have already invested big money in it. Site prep is going on, and one of the most reputable international real estate companies will soon be selling its property...

The project's definately happening. The only thing that could possibly change between phase 1 and 2 is the architecture of the tower.

I guess whether you choose to believe it is your prerogative. But all objective evidence says otherwise... :|


edit- As for why they chose Hyderabad, probably because the Hyd govt was the first city in India (outside Mumbai) to really throw in all out with the CBD concept to woo FDI. The other 'competing' S. Indian metros are using more 'traditional' (time-tested) ways to get investment: either going for low-rise, garden-and-park, educational/tech campus-sprawl (Chennai), or medium-rise inner-city redevelopment (Bangalore).

Most IT and knowledge industries like the studious and laid back atmosphere of an open, sprawling, insular campus, so it remains to be seen whether IT companies would migrate to skyscrapers in Hyderabad (Its worth noting that the Lanco Hills supertall is residential in use, whereas the other skyscrapers and supertalls planned in Hyd's skyscraper zone are designed to be commerical use.) However, I have a feeling that Hyderabad is looking beyond simply IT and is aiming to be a finance hub of India that could compete with Mumbai in the long run... or at least attract investment otherwise going there

^^ I don't understand why there is any question on it 'really' happening. The project is approved. Big time investors, both Indian and non-Indian, have already invested big money in it. Site prep is going on, and one of the most reputable international real estate companies will soon be selling its property...

The project's definately happening. The only thing that could possibly change between phase 1 and 2 is the architecture of the tower.

I guess whether you choose to believe it is your prerogative. But all objective evidence says otherwise... :|


edit- As for why they chose Hyderabad, probably because the Hyd govt was the first city in India (outside Mumbai) to really throw in all out with the CBD concept to woo FDI. The other 'competing' S. Indian metros are using more 'traditional' (time-tested) ways to get investment: either going for low-rise, garden-and-park, educational/tech campus-sprawl (Chennai), or medium-rise inner-city redevelopment (Bangalore).

Most IT and knowledge industries like the studious and laid back atmosphere of an open, sprawling, insular campus, so it remains to be seen whether IT companies would migrate to skyscrapers in Hyderabad (Its worth noting that the Lanco Hills supertall is residential in use, whereas the other skyscrapers and supertalls planned in Hyd's skyscraper zone are designed to be commerical use.) However, I have a feeling that Hyderabad is looking beyond simply IT and is aiming to be a finance hub of India that could compete with Mumbai in the long run... or at least attract investment otherwise going there


Actually my intension was to get the things clear and u have given me a great deal of evidences and all. I didnt find them in any other related forums .so i doubted. But now its going to a big thing happeneing for hyde . Gr8 goin.
:cheers:

impressive, never thought hyderabad will build such tall towers!

WoW, great project for India!!!

Looks like it has much potential. Congrats India. :cheers:

Must say I am very suprised about this too. There was a lot going on when I was there last, however nothing to suggest it would be able to support this kind of development. I am very skeptical that the infrastructure to support all this would be there. Definately a city in transition right now.... but to that sort of level.... guess we can only wait and see.

Here's an article that explains the demand and offers more details on the IT buildings in the project:

Lanco appoints C&W as project marketing partners (http://www.moneycontrol.com/india/news/pressnews/lanco-appoints-cw-as-project-marketing-partners/283399)
2007-05-26 16:20:50 Source : Moneycontrol.com

Lanco Hills Technology Park (Pvt) Ltd. has appointed Cushman & Wakefield India as Exclusive Project Marketing partners for their prestigious SEZ / Non-SEZ project - Lanco Hills, in Hyderabad. Cushman & Wakefield have won the mandate to exclusively market the first phase of around 3.8 million sq. ft. to begin with.

Lanco Hills located in Manikonda, Hyderabad - a specially demarcated ‘Knowledge Corridor’ by Government of Andhra Pradesh has distinctive SEZ and Non- SEZ areas within the same project. It is also one of the few projects in India, which has already received a gazette notification for its SEZ project from the Ministry of Commerce, Government of India. Lanco acquired the land of 100 acres for the Lanco Hill project from Andhra Pradesh Industrial Infrastructure Corporation through arduous international competitive bid.

Speaking on the appointment, Mr. L.Madhusudan Rao, Chairman, Lanco Group,, said “We plan to create a world class township with expansive IT space that redefines the dynamics of IT development across India and would not only cater to the burgeoning needs of the IT/ITeS sector but also provide an impetus to Hyderabad which is emerging into a prominent IT destination. We are confident that our partnership with Cushman & Wakefield will allow us to capitalize on opportunities and promote the value proposition of our project to the relevant audience.”

As the exclusive project marketers, Cushman & Wakefield in conjunction with Lanco’s marketing team will help in positioning the product competitively in the marketplace, create pricing strategy through benchmark process, creating customized marketing strategies and tools, ongoing advice on value and demand on a dynamic basis and managing all the steps associated with the lease process.

Mr.S.Pochendar, Director & CEO, Lanco Hills Technology Park Pvt. Ltd., said “We were looking for a company that had International strength and strong national expertise in commercial real estate, an integrated service’s platform as well as outstanding tenant services. Cushman & Wakefield with their value added marketing Services were the ideal partner to meet our project marketing objectives.”

Mr. Ravi Ahuja, National Head, Project Marketing, Cushman & Wakefield India added “We are extremely pleased to be associated with the Lanco Hill project and the tremendous opportunity it offers in the Hyderabad market which continues to witness consistent growth in demand for commercial real estate.”

He further added, “Hyderabad with its proactive government, ability to draw talent from other locations and low cost of living, also continues to attract new companies, while observing expansion of the existing one’s and is expected to witness 60 % growth in demand by 2010. The potential of growth within the cities offers substantial development opportunity. The differentiating aspect will be the quality, services, scalability and flexibility catering to the required specifications of this growing sector.”

Lanco will offer a built up area of over 7.85 million sq. ft. over 12 towers divided equally amongst the SEZ and the non- SEZ areas. While SEZ area covers a built up area of 55, 23,653 sq.ft., the non-SEZ offers a built – up area of about 23,29,723 sq. ft. Each tower is designed to have its distinct Architectural identity with inbuilt amenities and business support services.

These uniquely contemporary workspace towers can accommodate 75,000 and offers 9143 car parks. Each building of Lanco Hills will be self sufficient with business support services like Restaurants, Business Centers, ATM and Computer shops and with recreational options like Dining Areas, Party Halls, Gymnasium, Yoga and Aerobics.

Here's an article that explains the demand and offers more details on the IT buildings in the project:

Lanco appoints C&W as project marketing partners (http://www.moneycontrol.com/india/news/pressnews/lanco-appoints-cw-as-project-marketing-partners/283399)

I think, this is an important milestone, as it would reassure the builders' determinataion and seriousness on the project. This would also build some confidence in the minds of buyers and investors. C&W will work hard and show some results, as they expect more such deals in HYd in future. There are many ppl out there, with ready money and waiting for a reliable and sure-to-materialize-soon, LUXURY, walk-to-work-venture.

Lanco has already indicated that they want to complete phase-I within 3 years. Lanco would have the advantage like " the early bird catches the worm". The timing is great, as the HIAL (Hyd Intl Airport Ltd - Rs. 2500 crore* 5000 acre project) http://www.hyderabad.aero/ and ORR Phase-I (Outer Ring Road - Rs 1200 crore* 8 lane road project) http://www.hyderabadringroad.com/ are getting ready for a take-off (APR 2008). (1 crore* = 10 million).

Incidentally, the Lanco project is located only about 3-4 km from the trumpet intercahnge for ORR near Narsingi and about 20 km north of Hyd Intl Airport.

So, we can expect 16 towers (some of 30 storey residentail + some of 20 storey IT and ITES) by DEC 2010.

I am personally very confident about the success and timely completion of this project. :)

May be the skyscraper "Obelisk" will change from vision to construction? What do you think?
http://skyscraperpage.com/cities/?buildingID=42948

How much will the flats/lofts be on "signature"? any estimate?

:applause:

Congratulations! I have a good friend that lives and is from Hyderabad.

great184,
Sorry, no idea



More good news for Lanco Hills. :)

It should alleviate any remaining apprehentions anyone may still have about the viability of this project. Seem's now Morgan Stanley is in on the deal, with a 1/4 stake in its development. Also, it seems like the hotels will be run by Grand Hyatt and Holiday Inn.

Lanco bets on real estate projects (http://www.ndtvprofit.com/homepage/storybusinessnew.asp?id=38672&template=&cache=6/4/2007%2011:18:04%20PM)
Raj Kumar Sahu

Monday, June 4, 2007 (New Delhi):

Lanco Infratech might be facing some problems in its Ultra Mega Power Plant projects but as far as its real estate business is concerned the company seems to be gearing up for some big projects.

Lanco Infratech has turned the heat on real estate sector. It is partnering with Morgan Stanley, which considers India's land assets as hot property.

Lanco Infratech based out of Hyderabad is using their local charm and the rush of business travelers. The company has tied up with Grand Hyatt and Holiday Inns to set up two big hotels.

"Morgan Stanley and Mantri Group have 26 per cent stake in Hyderabad project where the company is developing 80 lakh sq ft of residential area and another 80 lakh sq ft as an IT park," said G Venkatesh Babu, MD, Lanco Group.

All this comes at an investment of Rs 3,000 crore and the group is already making bold projections. The company is projected to realising a sale price of residential property at Rs 4,000 per square feet, significantly higher than the building cost for houses at Rs 1,300 per square feet.

So it is south Indian story for Lanco real estate plans, first Hyderabad and then it plans to expand to cities like Vizag and Chennai. The company is now moving fast to acquire and develop properties at least until when the mega Sasan power project finally kicks off.

Here are the latest renderings that reveals considerably more detail. Looks like this project might just get u/c very soon. Great news ain't it. :cheers:

For more info visit. www.lancohills.com

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great render, that project looks fantastic

Click on pictures to view larger version

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^ Residential Building detail

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^ Residential Building detail

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^ Residential Building detail

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^ Detail from one of the parks towards the residential buildings

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^ View from one of the parks towards one of the office towers surrounding the mall. Hotels, office and IT buildings surrounding.

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^ The skyline of Lanco Hills viewed from the lake

^^ Holy Crap, Jai!

Did they put these renders on their new sitE?

Btw....grt....no awesome work man!

Credit goes to Hindustani for finding these new renderings first!

I'll take credit for directory browsing their website and stumbling upon their brochure with the renderings in my previous post ;)

^^ :lol:

Nice work!

Hey Nightsky, sorry for not seeing your post sooner
May be the skyscraper "Obelisk" will change from vision to construction? What do you think?
http://skyscraperpage.com/cities/?buildingID=42948
Actually, that very well may well be the case!

There has bee some confusion in blogs and such about this project, due to my lack of clarification in the initial post, so I'll take this opportunity to answer your question and clarify further.


There are currently 2 different skyscraper megaprojects in Hyderabad;

1. Lanco Hills (this project), 90 fl + more, located at Manikonda
2. Hyderabad Business District Manchirevula, 100+ fl tower + 12 30 fl minimum towers

So there are 2 approved supertalls for Hyderabad (the 100-fl hasn't been released yet.) These are only 2 sections of the huge skyscraper zone, so there is vast room for more and even taller projects. These 2 anchor projects at each end act as a catalyst and first phase for Hyderabad's densification and verticalization.

Hafeez Contractor, architect of the Hyderabad Obelisk proposal is actually the master planner and coordinating architect of Business District. Seeing how was so keen on this project going through, his Obelisk design very well may find its way into the 100-storey building, or some of the other office buildings.
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^^ I hope the APIIC comes up with a better architect than Hafeez. Well, tht might certainly be the case here with the ambani's and an Israeli construction gaint vying for the project....

Jai...................fantastic work Man!!. I dont know how you dig so deep & find anything & everything so fast. Hats off to your brainy mind. I like to see that NOIDA TOWER make way into 100+ Floor Tower in Hyderabad instead of Obelisk. Such a lovely project like NT should never stay in the renderings forever. Screw NCR area if they dont wanna built it, Let Hyd, Bombay, B'lore take lead & Built that beauty.

100-storied building to come up in city

HYDERABAD: The city is set to get a 100-storied building, promoted as the largest residential complex in the world.

The work on this high-rise edifice is being taken up by LANCO as part of the LANCO Hills Technology Park Private Limited, a real estate venture on the sprawling 100 acres land at Manikonda. Apart from the majestic residential complex “Signature Towers,” an IT Park and commercial establishments, including 16 multiplexes and clubhouses, food joints and many more will come up.

Independent identity

The building will boast of an independent identity to each of the residential units, LANCO Managing Director G. Venkatesh Babu said here on Monday. Ample parking facility spread over three-level basement, jogging tracks, high-tech security and children’s play areas are some of the state-of-the-art facilities being planned.

A clubhouse of international standards with various amenities such as deluxe suites, swimming pool, banquet halls and restaurants will also be developed.

In four years

“Our building is going to be the world’s largest residential complex as against the Petronas Twin Towers in Kuala Lumpur or many other high-rises in Shanghai and Singapore which are residential-cum-commercial complexes,” Mr. Venkatesh explained, adding works will commence on July 4. The project is expected to be completed in four years.

Source: The Hindu (http://www.hindu.com/2007/07/03/stories/2007070357660200.htm)

Nice looking stuff

Lanco Hills has formally been launched! Some points

1. Signature Tower will NOT be 90 stories, but will be a tower of OVER a hundred stories, possibly the worlds tallest residential tower.

2. Groundbreaking on the first phase of the project will begin on July 4, and the other buildings will be completed in two phases within 4 years.


Lanco eyes realty pie with Rs 5,500 crore (http://www.financialexpress.com/fe_full_story.php?content_id=168903)
INFRASTRUCTURE BUREAU
Posted online: Tuesday, July 03, 2007 at 0005 hours IST

HYDERABAD, JUL 2: The $500 million Lanco group has entered realty business with a bang through its SPV christened Lanco Hills Technology Park Private Ltd. The company proposes to develop about 30 million sq ft for IT-SEZ, ITeS and residential zones with an estimated investment of Rs 5,500 crore.

Speaking to mediapersons here on Monday, Lanco Infratech Ltd managing director G Venkatesh Babu said the property will be developed in two phases on a 108-acre plot at Manikonda village, about 18 km from the upcoming international airport.

It will have 12 IT towers including an SEZ and 15 residential blocks besides two hotels and malls, he added. The project is scheduled to be completed in the next four years excluding the signature block, which will be the tallest in the world.

“We cannot reveal the number of floors at this point of time, but it will be definitely be over 100 floors and become a centre of attraction,” Babu said.

Great news.

As expected, Lanco Group has launched their media blitz today, taking out ads in the major newspapers.

From Times of India:
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And large version from their epaper:
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From their website, they are opening bookings on July 7th

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This is the ad in THe Hindu on 4th july. sorry for the bad quality as i dont have a scanner and took wid ma mobile!!! :)

nice! (but kinda weird.. lol :D:D)
Indian cities deserve these.. :D
Cyberabad reminds me of somewhere in Malaysia... err.. Cyberjaya :D:D lol.

as a resident of hyderabad, here is a contrarian view to the whole thing:

while the project looks grand on paper and seems to carry a lot of big names/partnerships with it with political clout as an added measure, am still wary of the builders capability to deliver 100% of what is being promised now.

get a feeling that what is being projected now is not the whole story.........particularly the signature tower. some more due dilligence is in order

however it will be great for hyderabad if it really happens.

Great building to be appreciated....

surlin

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as a resident of hyderabad, here is a contrarian view to the whole thing:

while the project looks grand on paper and seems to carry a lot of big names/partnerships with it with political clout as an added measure, am still wary of the builders capability to deliver 100% of what is being promised now.

get a feeling that what is being projected now is not the whole story.........particularly the signature tower. some more due dilligence is in order

however it will be great for hyderabad if it really happens.

So, generally the same as everything in India then...

So, generally the same as everything in India then...

yesterday i happenend to pass by the site.

there is some excavation activity in progress but not to the scale of what is shown.
i would normally have expected the site to be buzzing with activity now that the launch is over....was not very evident.
there was a sprinkling of excavators and dumpers but not to the scale that is neded.

let's hope things speed up......but i will remain sceptical about the ongoing hype for now.

yesterday i happenend to pass by the site.

there is some excavation activity in progress but not to the scale of what is shown.
i would normally have expected the site to be buzzing with activity now that the launch is over....was not very evident.
there was a sprinkling of excavators and dumpers but not to the scale that is neded.

let's hope things speed up......but i will remain sceptical about the ongoing hype for now.

Construction usually doesn't start anywhere in the world until 30% of the bookings are done. So what you must've seen would be dumpers trying to clear off rocks and vegetation to build the site office.

Is this tower now 100 storied ? There is news that the 100 storey tower in hyderabad is going to be 450 m tall.

The Lanco Hills Signature Tower is going to be over 100 stories -- no details on exact height.

The 450m tall tower is another tower at Manchirevula, Hyderabad to be built by Reliance for APIIC. It is to be completed in 4 years time.


So Hyderabad has 2 different 100+ storey supertall approvals in less than a week's time.

Awesome

wow! 2 in one week is impressive

Go HYDERABAD!

Go HYDERABAD!

:)
I am a new member of your discussion board. I have been following your discussions since a long time. i am an ardent lover of skyscrappers and pleased to hear that they are coming up in hyderabad. Here's some info which I gathered a while ago. Many of you may know this. But here's the news. Reliance has won the final bid to build the APIIC 100 storey towers. there was a very close competition between the Israeli company and reliance. Reliance is going to hold a stake of 66%, shoba developers from Bangalore is going to hold 23% and the rest by APIIC. The same information can be verified from the following web site:

http://www.business-standard.com/compindustry/storypage.php?leftnm=1&subLeft=1&chklogin=N&autono=290447&tab=r

Also heard that APIIC stipulates that reliance build the 100 storey tower first so that it can hand over the remaining land for the other 30 storey towers. As everyone knows(I guess) the 100 storey APIIC tower is slated to be completed by 2010. I also heard that the construction of the 100 storey tower is going to start by this september. Probably this would also explain the fact that why there is no much hype or renderings about their project as of now while LANCO has come up with renderings, a good web site and POSTERS LITERALLY all over the important junctions in Hyderabad posting their magnificent tower project. Which means that this(LANCO) thing is for sure.(as they have gone public with their renderings)

if any members have further info about the CBD at manchirevula plz share

thx in advance

welcome rajnath27 :)

Lanco Group has essentially broken the dam holding back supertall/highrise skyscraper demand in India. They have surpassed every expectation in the overwhelming response to their bookings at Lanco Hills. 4 million sq feet booked within 3 days of opening! That's nuts!

There is no holding back now... this is a new era in Indian real estate. I always said, it just needed one project big enough to shock everybody to realize the potential and the unsatisfied demand

Thing to note, Lanco is hardselling the tower, which would presumably start construction in phase 2 of the project -- 1-2 years time -- as the tallest residential tower in the world.

Overwhelming response to sale of residential space (http://www.moneycontrol.com/india/news/pressnews/overwhelming-response-to-saleresidential-space/20/43/292963)
2007-07-18 16:50:20 Source : Moneycontrol.com

The offer for sale of residential apartments at Manikonda, Hyderabad by LANCO Hills Technology Park Pvt Ltd – a 74% subsidiary of LANCO Infratech Ltd (LITL) – has received tremendous response. About 4 million square feet of residential space has been booked within three days of the opening of the bookings to the public.

LANCO Hills is one of the largest mixed development projects in the world comprising residential accommodation, IT SEZ and Non-SEZ area, commercial spaces, malls, entertainment zones and hotels. The signature tower being planned at LANCO Hills would be the world’s highest residential tower. The total area being developed would be around 30 million square feet. The complete project is targeted for completion in various phases ranging from 2 to 4 years.

ommenting on the tremendous response, LITL Chairman L Madhusudhan Rao said, “The phenomenal response received for the bookings of residential accommodation at LANCO Hills indicates the demand for quality apartment buildings in Indian cities. It would be our endeavor to undertake high quality property initiatives and deliver them within committed time schedules. The confidence reposed in the company by the public has been a humbling experience.”

LANCO Infratech Ltd is one of the fastest growing corporate entities in India with gross revenue of Rs 16,473 million and a net worth of Rs 15,105 million. It has more than two decades of experience operating in the core sectors of Power Generation, Power Trading, Realty, Engineering and Construction and other Infrastructure projects. At present, the power portfolio includes an operating capacity of 518 MW and additional capacities under construction aggregating to more than 3,200 MW. The Construction and EPC division of the company is executing various orders worth more than Rs 7,500 crore.

:cheers:

Wow... incredible!

"as the tallest residential tower in the world."

really? will it be taller than 610m?

Rough guess is around 450m

probably they've never heard from the CS :)

Rough guess is around 450m
I don't think they even put any estimates out there

Hell, I'd be happy if its just up there with the worlds tallest residentials.

Here are construction site photos taken by SSC India forumer krishnahyd2007. Several residential towers have already begun construction:

Plan of phase 1 of the project
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Cheers,
Jai

krishnahyd & Jai....................thanks for the update. wonderful.

I love the design and the height... i hope that they build it...

Holy shit, the newer renders are great!

great to see some UC pics, hopefully the supertall will start also soon

Great stuff!!

This article has some updated information on and a photo of the construction of the project

IHT: Where concept of a 'pet rock' has reached its apex (http://www.nytimes.com/2007/08/17/world/asia/17india.html)
New York Times: HYDERABAD JOURNAL

By Somini Sengupta
Published: August 17, 2007

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The great granite boulders scattered across the Deccan Plateau gain their prominence from outcroppings in Hyderabad, where residents are trying to save them from developers’ dynamite.

HYDERABAD, India: They rise unexpectedly between glass office towers or at the base of a 12th-century fort. Sometimes they are perched precariously, one on top of another, as though they were the left-behind playthings of a civilization of giants. More and more, they are broken into bits, first by dynamite, then painstakingly by hand, so that the earth can be flattened and new office towers can come up.

They are the primordial rocks that litter this boomtown. Over the years they have earned nicknames that hint at their improbable shapes: Bear's Nose, Stone Heart. Some have become Hindu temples and Sufi Muslim shrines; others, on occasion, have become billboards.

Today, as Hyderabad builds at breakneck speed, the rocks have become the focus of one of India's many emerging citizens movements. The Society to Save Rocks, as it is called, aims to protect the geological heritage of the city against the swift march of urban development.

The rocks, formed at least two billion years ago, remain a peculiar feature of the vast tableland, the Deccan Plateau, where Hyderabad sits.

Boomtowns across India have spawned movements of similar vigilance, part of a tiny but visible trend among middle-class Indians to save something of the natural or cultural heritage of their cities against the onslaught of the new.

In Chennai, on the southern coast, neighborhood groups have mounted campaigns to restore Hindu temples' traditional water tanks, which have either been built over or fallen into disrepair, depriving the city of its water storage areas and worsening floods during the monsoon.

In Mumbai, formerly Bombay, preservationists have campaigned to save colonial-era buildings, and in New Delhi, a government plan to widen a road for big new buses has encountered a movement to save the imperiled trees in its path.

Of course, these first hints of resistance conflict with urban India's other needs and desires.

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To developers in Hyderabad, for instance, the rocks, mostly granite and granite gneiss, are encumbrances that must be cleared for construction projects.

Hyderabad's population has nearly doubled in 25 years, to an estimated 4.2 million. Once a quaint city of monuments, it is now one of India's new technology hubs. Developers are rushing to erect office towers and multiplex cinemas. The building frenzy is visible in every corner.

In one of those corners, an ambitious 110-acre development called Lanco Hills is under way, an office park for technology companies, high-rise apartments, two hotels and one of the largest shopping malls in the country. There are no boulders anywhere in its promotional materials, as though the landscape had been scrubbed clean.

In fact, that is exactly what is happening, and at a hefty cost to the developer. On a company tour of the site one afternoon, a drilling machine ground its way through the large boulders, cutting holes for dynamite. Once the bigger boulders were dislodged, the process would start again on smaller boulders, until the rocks were small enough to go into a crushing machine and turned into a fine powder used to fortify concrete.

On a summer Sunday afternoon, Vasu Nugala and C. J. Rao stood on a bluff overlooking the construction site, watching machines gouge out the underside of the hill, as though carving a side of roast beef. The bluff itself, home to a 14th-century Muslim shrine, was not endangered, and on this day families came to picnic and worship, huddling under outcroppings of the giant boulders when the dark rain clouds burst.

Neither Nugala nor Rao were averse to the changes sweeping through Hyderabad. In fact, they were part of it — Nugala being a software man, recently returned from Tucson, Arizona, Rao being in real estate.

"I know we're not going to stop the development," Nugala said. "I just hope we ease up a little."

Rao added, "These rocks can't go up again once they are gone."

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At construction sites in booming Hyderabad, the rugged rocks are being turned into gravel to make way for high-tech offices.

Their campaign has succeeded in creating a rock park in the heart of the city, overlooking a lake. It has also led to the designation of nine rock formations as heritage sites, including the Bear's Nose, which is to sit smack inside a proposed hotel in what is known as the Cyber City neighborhood. Some of the technology campuses have artfully incorporated the boulders into their design, transforming them into rock gardens.

But enforcing the heritage designation requires constant vigilance by citizens groups, said Narendra Luther, a longtime member of the Society to Save Rocks. He should know; he spent his entire career in the Indian government bureaucracy. "We are very poor in implementing our laws," he said.

Luther lives with the rocks. One dominates his living room, forming a wall that divides the sitting area from the dining room. The same boulder shoots up through the ceiling into the apartment upstairs, where Luther's son lives with his own family. His 5-year-old grandson, Rishab, scrambles up and down its steep smooth side.

"I came in 1958. I was fascinated by it," Luther said of his obsession with the city's ancient boulders. "First, the sheer presence of the rocks and the fantastic shapes, sometimes defying gravity, one right over the other. It looks like somebody has placed it there and you can give it a slap and it will fall."

Developers have approached with sweet offers for his house, which occupies a big plot of land in one of the best neighborhoods in town. He has brushed them off.

Some updates on the project

Construction is underway on many of the residential buildings:
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Site prep for the commercial towers:
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Site prep for the 100+ storey Signature Tower:
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thx for the pics. seems the tower will stand alone when completed

Any update on this one? Has been a LONGGGGG time!

Oh, I'm quite sad to hear about the unusual landscape being destroyed. IS there no way they can incorporate the formations into new developments? Are they just getting rid of them all for the Lanco Hills Tower?

You can see construction has started on some of the neighboring towers.

All these images were provided by "arjunhp"

http://www.skyscrapercity.com/showpost.php?p=17084232&postcount=444

This is a pic of the IT tower u/c

Well.. I took these pics while I was doing a case study on Project management with my friends...nyways we met with the senior project manager and MD ..they were all friendly and we talked about the construction of this massive project...they told me that the construction of all the towers will begin by march and the excavation work for all the towers were being done..they said the signature tower would have 110 storeys and the much of the bookings were already done...though this tower would not start along with the other towers they told me it would definitely come up

As of now one tower in IT and 5 towers in residential zone have started and excavation for the others.

I even watched the work schedule for the residential towers and each storey had about 20 days for the completion and the first tower had a completion date at dec 2008 and other towers in this zone too had the same time pattern with many of them had a completion date at jan to march 2009.

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The residential zone...

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I like how it gives you the impression that its leaning :)

100+ Floors. wow!!. will dwarf any thing that will come up in Indian Subcontinent for a long time. This must go up ASAP.

very nice project

Thanks Vara! [Vara123]

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For slightly older pics...........check this (http://www.lancohills.com/pictures.html)!

:cheers:

Very cool tower! It's amazing how many cities around the world that proposes to build supertalls right now. This planet will kick all other planets asses when it comes to building skyscrapers in 10 years!

Very cool tower! It's amazing how many cities around the world that proposes to build supertalls right now. This planet will kick all other planets asses when it comes to building skyscrapers in 10 years!

:lol:

This project still Approved?

This project still Approved?

What part of latest pics. didn't you get?

This project still Approved?

Construction started a few months ago.

Fantastic project !!

Construction started a few months ago.

cool, can a mod please change the title?

^^ good news :) Planes have to watch their ass in the future ! :D

Very similar to the shard in london,and will probably be built before it aswell.

Kool! It's under U/C!!

Who is the architect of this building?

According to this article (originally posted by mk) the Signature Tower will rise 112 floors high!

New construction trends to the fore (http://www.hindu.com/pp/2008/03/01/stories/2008030150270100.htm)
Saturday, Mar 01, 2008
Best of practices, machinery involved in Lanco Hills project, says T. Lalith Singh

Heavy machinery crush boulders to minute particles. Huge cranes dot the entire space. There is an incessant buzz as huge craters are dug to lay foundations. And they will be foundations for what promises to boast of structures rising high to tower the cityscape.

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A model of the Lanco Hills project coming up at Manikonda. Huge cranes and state-of-the art machinery deployed at the construction site.

The sprawling 180-acre site of Lanco Hills these days is witness to construction activity that perhaps is first of its kind in the city. And when construction is taken up on such massive scale, complementary technology and appropriate skill is what matters and the developers appear to be in the process of meeting the need.


Project details

The project covering residential, commercial and IT space is coming up as a series of towers in the range of 26 to 34 floors and the most visible part of it would be Signature Tower which will rise high to accommodate 112 floors.

The other features include five and four star hotels, a spacious mall projected as second biggest in the country and 16 screen multiplex. Duplex accommodation with 68 units too is part of the development being taken up here.

Each tower will boast of a dedicated helipad too! And for internal access between zones, four subways are to cut through.

Personnel involved in the construction work inform that best of the practices and machinery was scouted globally to be incorporated for the project. Almost 95 per cent of the excavation work has been completed, they inform.

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Huge cranes and state-of-the art machinery deployed at the construction site

Speed is the criteria

Flat slab system, shear wall scheme, design suitable for zone-3 with additional reinforcements though seismic categorisation of Deccan as zone-2, use of 60 grade high strength concrete, procedures that enable removal of shuttering within eight to 12 hours and a site laboratory to test the material are some of the features that are part of the construction work. Machinery to pump concrete directly to the floor needed and tower cranes for vertical transmission of material are some more measures to enhance the work speed.
Uninterrupted supply

“To facilitate movement of workers, each of the towers in construction will be equipped with two hoist ways to save time and increase productivity,” explains G. Uthaya Suriyan, General Manager – Projects. Safety nets around the towers are also to come up to provide safety for the personnel involved in the work.

Fully automated plants are in place to offer uninterrupted supply of material and an example is the plant which churns out 15,000 solid blocks per shift. An IT SEZ Incubation is progressing at a brisk pace and the same is expected to be ready for occupancy in two month’s time.

:cheers: 112 floors, wonderful!!

pretty amazing

wow this tower is huge 112 floors i say india has come to join the party is there a known height for this or still undecided?

wow this tower is huge 112 floors i say india has come to join the party is there a known height for this or still undecided?

actually a debate is still going on. No one is clear about the actual height of the signature tower. They are saying that it may vary anywhere from 90 to 112 floors. When they marketed their venture, they said it would be 90 and some on site engineers say it is 110 and so on. Only time will unravel the actual floor count

The tall tower is interesting tilted-looking... gives the idea that is built at an angle. Good job on the design!

From International Construction Intelligence (http://www.fgould.com/files/ici_2007_julaug.pdf) magazine July, 2007:
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The magazine lists it as 112 stories, yet again confirming that magic number

:eek: It looks taller than 600 meters. It might get taller than Russia Tower and Chicago Spire. :)

I think it is a 500-600m tower nothin more nothing less.

The main website:
http://www.lancohills.com/

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The plot as signature towers.

666.6 m?

how do you come to that number?

Any updates from the site?

i read somewhere that construction paused because of some stupid govt clearance issue

Crazy design, I love it! :cheers:

Project model

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The building next to the tallest one has 35 floors which equals ~120 meters if every floor is 3.4 meters. That building is 3 cm in the picture and the tallest one is 16 cm. So that we can calculate that the tallest one is ~640 meters. [(16x120):3]=640

Pretty tall. Probably the upper part wont be habitable because it gets too narrow to live comfortably.

i hope you're right :), another 600m+ tower for the world would be wonderful. but it definitely over 500m, you can see it with one view one the shot :)

wow those models are amazing. where were they displayed and when?

They were displayed in I would guess a sales office at the Lanco Hills site

What's interesting is that they have been marketing this tower as the tallest residential tower in Asia. We've all assumed that that would be highest number of floors, but the design of the tower is such that at 112 fl, it may not have the most floors, but the roof height may well push toward that 'tallest' mark. The pointy tip of the building is definitely a feature of the building itself and would not be considered as spire.

whats the progress

WOW!!!a supertall building for India

I never seen this before but its so sick!!

Its an unwavy version of the dubai towers.

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http://www.instablogsimages.com/images/2008/03/28/dubai-towers_58.jpg

ummm, no it isn't...

Its an unwavy version of the dubai towers.

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Lanco Hills Signature Tower

? (no comparisons at all) If anything this tower resembles the Shard in London, although even that is a very different design.

Little Illinois ^^ ;)

Hope the current meltdown doesnt hit the coming up of this landmark. All the best to the developers

it will be built for sure IMO though there's meltdown now it wont last for entire life. right ?..... but the govt. hasn't given all the required permissions yet. It seems Lanco are waiting for the permission from the aviation (central govt.) May be they will start building it right away once they get the green flag.

The rest of the project is way into constuction.
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copyright Reddy

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cant wait till da construction start on dis

Latest photos:

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Latest rendering:

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Latest

Photos by Vijay Panuganty

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OMG ! It is a big spire in the skyline ! I like it !

Rough guess is around 450m

nice guess btw but seems to be not true. Here is the true approved height of the 121 fls Lanco Signature Tower

"Lanco Hills Signature Tower is a 640 m (2,100 ft)"

from http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lanco_Hills_Signature_Tower

thank you for forcing me to search that cuz I came across Lanco Hills-Emaar connection as well.

"EMAAR is the Structural engineer and the Contractor. It will consist of a 121 story residential building, surrounded by 12 other high-rises. Lanco Hills is a US$ 1.25 Billion mega-budget project, the entire project will spread over 100 acres. Will be coming up in Hyderabad". is . here is the link of both Lanco & Emaar

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Emaar_Properties

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lanco_Hills_Signature_Tower

2100ft!!!!!!!!!! Now I really doubt that construction will start. But I like the design anyway.

Lanco Hills including 112-fl Signature Tower

-sjEmaUexVM

Any pictures of the site of the main tower? Has it been cancelled, or is it u/c?

wow..nice pics....gud 2 c the advancements in Lanco hills...go hyd go! :D

What was the point of bumping this old thread? Blue Flame, the tower may be built at later stage.

I personally have my doubts it will be built.

but i hope it does.

The rest of the project is u/c
Cross posting from the hyderabad forum
View from the commercial tower
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cc Alee
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View from Google Earth
http://img237.imageshack.us/img237/455/hydlanco.jpg

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cc Lanco hills
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Check out more pics at
http://www.lancohills.com/Project_Status.pdf
http://www.lancohills.com/daynight.html

:) this would be great for hyderabad
at least the rest of the project is under way :banana:

In respect to the status of the Signature Tower
I visited the Lanco Hills Website (http://www.lancohills.com/)

The Live chat (helpdesk - although I think it is automated) provided me with this:

"The plan for signature tower is intact and we will definitely come up with but the present market condition is still not giving that confidence to take up such a huge residential venture. It can get a kick start any moment, when the market earns a capacity to consume."

when I asked about the status of the Signature Tower

Just FYI....

damn this tower is gonna look really good when it's finished.

Is this tower still being built as planned or cancelled?

E-mails I'd recieved from Lanco Hills:

"Further to your requirement, SIGNATURE TOWER is 112 floors tower, which is at the stage of getting final approvals from Civil Aviation so once these approvals are clear the construction would be started."

"This Mail is regarding Signature Tower. As of now we are working on that project, it is under approval stage. Further details i will let you know when it is finalized."

^^Just got the same mail!....I am just gonna hope they are not screwing around with us!