Shortlisted for World Architecture News' best Commercial project and Eco project,  the distinctive profile of Unimark Asia’s new 16-storey Headquarter office in downtown Kolkata is derived from incorporating GFA-free triple height external terraces in a dynamic way by stacking and sliding 5 glass boxes. These terraces will be lushly planted and provide valuable break out space.

Core is placed asymmetrically and only 4 further columns are required to create column free space in this steel framed building..

Ideal orientation with short facades to east and west allowed maximum use of  low E glazing to maximize daylight into office and minimize artificial lighting a prime energy user. Further green initiatives ensure building will achieve Gold LEED rating.

Construction under way.

aCTa responsible for concept.  Maheswari and Associates are the architects responsible for implementation.