Atrium Tower

Designed by Amit Khanna Design Associates (AKDA), the newly constructed Atrium Tower is a sustainable and iconic landmark structure in Moti Nagar, New Delhi.

The surroundings of the Tower consist of buildings with an average size of 3 storey and a DDA park on the backside. The spatial planning was done so that the core is aligned with longer side of the site giving the building a clear vision of the park and the bustling road in the front. The core which faced north was covered with louvres along with glass making it naturally lit with glare free light. All the other services have been aligned with this core giving us a clear linear usable space.

Since the building is 7 storeys, a refuge area had to be planned which has been provided facing park, this also acts as an open space at 5th floor. Glass being the obvious choice for the facade, to control the light and heat gain DGU panels have been used with an insulating board on the back of the panels along with the floor slab and sill which helps the frame of the building look invisible from the front and allows light to enter the habitable areas incorporated into the design.

To provide maximum area on stilt, car lifts to basement has been provided instead of the conventional ramp. This also makes more area of car parking in the basement. The entry of the building is given on the longer side making it look grand in this linear scheme with a double height foyer.

Amit Khanna. Photo: © AKDA

“This office building sets exceptional standards for construction quality, sustainability in glass facades and optimisation of natural lighting. The narrow footprint of the building ensures daylighting for all spaces, while the doubleglazed facade provides a high degree of thermal and acoustic insulation.”

Amit Khanna, Design Principal, AKDA

Atrium tower is a landmark building which looks like a typical commercial building is an example of intelligent planning scheme, material choice and minute design elements make it different from the bunch.

PROJECT DATA

Project Name: Atrium Tower Location: Moti Nagar, New Delhi, India Architecture Firm: Amit Khanna Design Associates Area: 5700 square metres Completion: 2020 Photos: © AKDA