Lanco Hills | Multiple Towers - Mixed Use | Under Construction

[Jai]

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EDIT - Jun, 2007. Below are the newest renderings
Please see Page 11 of this thread for details!
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EDIT - 29 May, 2007. Below are the new renderings
Please see Page 9 of this thread for details!
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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.

^ 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 towers

Fifteen 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.

^ Club house

Club 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.

^ 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 planned

India’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.

^ On left the clubhouse, on right the mall and hotel towers


^ 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.

^ The mall and hotels again (shown in isolation)


^ Multiplex

A 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.

^ 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.


^ A collage of renderings of the various IT buildings

An 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.

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The original post is below.

This is more than deserving of a new thread. Project includes 90 storey tower + 16 x 30 storey towers + 12 x 20 storey towers + IT parks + megamall + 2 hotels

Note, the news URL is dynamic, so I am posting in full:

A mega techno-residential township
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.

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Information and renderings from the website of Lanco Group's Lanco Hills Project

A one-of-a-kind integrated township

Welcome to a world of international class. Welcome to a world of convenience. Welcome to a world of freedom. And of perfection. Welcome to a new world.

Presenting Lanco Hills, Hyderabad - a 100 acres of sustained knowledge ecosystem 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, Hyderabad is a unique project being developed by the Lanco Group. It is one of the largest mixed developments in India at over 18 million sq. ft. With an investment of over US $ 1 billion, Lanco Hills, Hyderabad integrates international standard work spheres, ultra modern living spaces, extraordinary entertainment, commercial and retail districts with every conceivable amenity for a great life.

LANCO Hills, Hyderabad will become a landmark in India, with its high rise residential towers, office towers, service apartments, hotels, a mall and one of the largest recreation zones. Another unique feature at Lanco Hills, Hyderabad is its 90 level residential tower - one of the tallest buildings in India!

So get ready to witness a fresh idea for an all new world.



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Experience the unique ‘walk to work’ concept



* 12 towers of 15-20 levels with various floor plans and sizes
* Ideal for IT & ITES enterprises
* Part of an exclusive ‘knowledge corridor’ being promoted by the Government of Andhra Pradesh, India
* Superior technology facilities plus uninterrupted power supply
* Integrated high-tech security and high speed elevators


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Stay in a 5-star residence



* A super structure of 90 levels, the tallest in India
* 16 residential towers of up to 30 levels high
* Each tower equipped with the best amenities like children’s parks, high speed elevators, high-tech security, piped gas, central air-conditioning etc.
* Graveled pathways, jogging tracks, sand pits, water bodies and superb landscaping


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Enjoy one of the largest shopping and recreation zones



* 4 level mall structure with a 2 million sq. ft. mall and a 3 level covered parking
* A commercial complex with several retail and business outlets
* Recreation zone with a 12 screen multiplex and a 22 acre lake
* Service apartments and two international hotels - 5-star and 4-star
* India’s tallest residential tower

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[Jai]

Meanwhile...

Hyderabad is planning a huge new CBD that will include skysrcapers. Go Hyd!

State to get its own twin towers soon

K V Ramana
[ Wednesday, June 07, 2006 01:46:01 amTIMES NEWS NETWORK ]

HYDERABAD: Kuala Lumpur has its Petronas Tower and Chicago its Sears. Now, the government intends to put Andhra Pradesh on the world's skyscraper map.

Plans are afoot to build two 60-floor towers at Manchirevula in Rajendranagar mandal on about 100 acres, which is expected to house corporates.

Though much shorter than the world's tallest buildings — Taiwan's Taipei 101 (101 floors, 1,670 ft), Petronas Tower (88 floors, 1,483 ft) and Sears Tower (110 floors, 1,450 ft — the proposed twin buildings with 60 floors would be the tallest in the state.

Over 20 companies have responded to Andhra Pradesh Industrial and Investment Corporation's (APIIC) tender calling for bids. Most of the bidders are real estate and construction majors with global exposure and includes the Anil Dhirubhai Ambani Group and Emaar.

"Both these companies are participating jointly with their partners," an official source said. The twin-tower project is part of the government's broader plan to develop the surroundings of the upcoming international Shamshabad airport with facilities to suit the requirements of corporate houses.

The focus is to project Hyderabad as a hi-tech city on the move. "We need to focus on building structures in the vicinity of airport because of the spin-off effects. The international airport is expected to bring in millions of foreign tourists and visitors and we want everyone of them to see the skyscrapers," a high-level source said.

Apart from the multi-storied structure, the 100-acre campus would also have facilities for recreation and shopping. "It's going to be a business district and all other existing structures like the Hi-Tec City would fade away once it comes up," he said.

[p.raghavendra6]

Is that really true? Will that happen?
If that happens Hyderabad will be India's first international city.

[kaushik]

really great news

for more info

http://www.lancogroup.com/images/lancohills.pdf

[harsh1802]

Hope....everything materialises......

[1337_InDiAn]

90 story tower looks awesome. i think india should push up its high rises to 90+ story. 60 is still good considering the size of the current towers but i think they should go super tall.

[Naga_Solidus]

HOLY MOTHER OF GOD, THIS IS COOLER THAN ROPPONGI HILLS IN TOKYO!!!!!!!!

I gotta post this on FixHyderabad.com and stuff...

[cruise_biker]

The project Renderings looks really cool.But do anyone think this is feasible?.
I know the Hyderabad Authorities are very aspirational,but as far as a city is considered,every growth should be gradual.Just think of Bangalore.No highrises more than 20 floors and not anything to this scale.But see the stress on infrastructure.

First Hyderabad should have towers up to 20 floors and should see the stress it causes on the infrastructure,then may be they can go beyond 30 and 40,and I personally dont see any 90 floor buildings coming up atleast in next 5-6 years.

Newly developed areas of Hyderabad are traffic free because they are well spread out.The authorities should not make the same mistake again.18 million sqft is unbelievable.I Dont think it is possible or atleast not acceptable with the present infrastructure.Even if it has a commercial area + office space of 10 million square feet,around 70000 to 80000 people will be working there or visiting there,and you can think about the stress it causes on the infrastructure.

It is just my personal opinion.I may be wrong.

[Naga_Solidus]

They're probably going to handle the infra issue by using highly efficient water systems etc. at the site of construction (not announced but probably somewhere near the ORR).

Road access? They're probably gonna build it near the ORR, and hopefully the complex will have signal-free access to the ORR. This thing DEFINETLY needs and MRTS linkup, so being located next to a rail line is paramount here (or they can extend the proposed Hyderabad Metro to it).

Sewage handling? Water? It looks like they'll have to use greywater for things like faucets, and the toilets will have to be vaccum toilets like the ones on the Space Shuttle, to conserve water and reduce the need to pump it up there dramatically.

Power? This one's a biggie, but I'm sure they can build some sort of on-site generation thing. A large solar field will HAVE to be built next to this, among other things.

And this sounds a lot like a self-contained township, so it's going to be mainly interrnal movements. But the pedestrian-friendly (they claim) design may reduce the need for motor vehicles to travel through the area.

It is perfectly feasable, it just needs a number of out-of-the-box solutions to some very real problems. And besides, it's not like they're building it in Dilshuknagar or anything.

[Luckystreak]

Would like to know the exact location of this project. I would presume it is significantly away from the city center, close to the ORR.

[Luckystreak]

Originally Posted by Luckystreak

Would like to know the exact location of this project. I would presume it is significantly away from the city center, close to the ORR.

An answer to my own question....


 Neighbours include Infosys, ISB, Wipro,
Microsoft and Golf Course
 7 km from Jubilee Hills Check Post
 4 km from ISB
 3 km from Whisper Valley
 5 km from Jubilee Hills Apollo Hospital

[mk]

^ That means it will probably right next to the ORR - Nanakramguda junction. Lanco group bought 100 acres there for 4.5 crore/acre a year ago.

Power may not be a big issue, coz LANCO is in the business of Power generation. That is their bread n butter.

[Cov Boy]

Its still in the planning stages so anything can happen! Not to be a kill joy or anything lets wait until the foundation stone is laid then i would beleive it.

Very impresssive though! I always thought that AP was a very forward looking state. I think we have to thank Mr Naidu (former CM) of AP who kicked of all this urban revival in AP and other cities and states being inspired from it.

Hyderabad could take the lime light out of other cities of India but with so much development in all cities it would be a tough act to follow. 90 storey tower??? Hummm thats ambitious.

[Luckystreak]

Originally Posted by mk

^ That means it will probably right next to the ORR - Nanakramguda junction. Lanco group bought 100 acres there for 4.5 crore/acre a year ago.

Is this area part of the propiosed skyscraper zone?

[mk]

^ Here I am posting an extract from the Revised building codes of Hyderabad passed by GoAP (GO No. 86).

ANNEXURE III

SKY SCRAPER ZONE


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You can check out the complete document at http://www.hudahyd.org/new/index.html

The Minimum Height of High Rise Buildings permissible in this Zone is 12 floors (36 Metres) and above.

The Minimum Plot Size Is 4000 Sq M and the minimum approach road shall be 24 m

Areas permissible for Sky Scraper Zone:

(I) All Along the Inner Ring Road outside present MCH limits.
(II) Along River Musi outside present MCH limits.
(III) Gachi Bowli – Raidurg – Khajaguda - Manikonda Area.
(IV) South of International Airport – Mankhal - Bagh Mankhal – Harshagudem Area.
(V) APHB Singapore Township – Rampally- Ghatkesar.
(VI) Kollur – Edulanagupallii – Velimella – Nanakramguda - Gopanpalli Area.
(VII) Nallagandla –Tellapur Area.
(VIII) Miyapur - Aminpur – Sultanpur Area.
(IX) All Sites Abutting Proposed 29 Radial Roads outside present MCH limits.
(X) All along the Outer Ring Road up to a depth of 500 meters on either side in areas other than those covered in G.O.Ms.No.111 MA, dated 08.03.1996.
(xi) 1 km radius from MMTS Stations located in areas other than in Annexure II.

[magestom]

Now we have to just sit and wait to know if both these great projects will be constructed......

[spyguy]

Wow, the designs look quite modern- a step in the right direction.

I just hope they don't cut the 90 storey tower into something like three 30-storey buildings.

[collateral]

As usual Jai, you are on fire. This is the most exciting project i have ever heard of in india.

-just a point do any of you guys know whether this project is coming up witihin the proposed 'skyscraper-zone'?

[Fusionist]

wow ! If this tower actually gets built, it will make Hyderabad popular even on a global perspective !

[ramkan]

Originally Posted by collateral

As usual Jai, you are on fire. This is the most exciting project i have ever heard of in india.

-just a point do any of you guys know whether this project is coming up witihin the proposed 'skyscraper-zone'?

By the description on the location, it looks like it is going to be near ISB and golf course. Most likely in Gacchibowli area.

Skyscraper zone is along the ORR.