Christus Rex Higher Secondary School
Client
Christus Rex Higher Secondary School
Built-up Area
12,000 sq. ft.
Project Period
2018–2019
Completion
2019
Scope of Work
- Architectural Design
- Structural Engineering
- Construction
- MEP Services
- Project Planning & Coordination
- Site Execution & Supervision
The Challenge
Building in Ooty meant planning for heavy, unpredictable rain, sloping and uneven ground, and difficult material transport. Many activities depended on the weather, and the site needed proper drainage and water management.
- Heavy and unpredictable rainfall
- Hill-region site conditions
- Sloping and uneven terrain
- Difficult logistics and material transport
- Weather-dependent construction activities
- Drainage and water management
- Coordinating structural and MEP works on a difficult site
Our Approach
We planned the work around the site conditions and local weather, and matched the structural design and construction method to a hill-region building.
01
Detailed planning
Planned construction activities around the site conditions and local weather patterns.
02
Structural coordination
Matched the structural design and construction method to the needs of a hill-region building.
03
Weather management
Organised activities to keep delays from Ooty's rain and changing weather to a minimum.
04
Site coordination
Kept architecture, structural works, construction and MEP coordinated throughout the project.
05
Quality construction
Paid continuous attention to construction quality, workmanship and site management.
Construction & Engineering
Construction started in 2018. Activities were scheduled to keep rain delays to a minimum, and the architectural, structural and MEP teams stayed coordinated throughout. The building was completed in 2019.
- Planning
- Architectural Design
- Structural Design
- Site Preparation
- Civil Construction
- MEP Works
- Finishing
- Completion
The Result
A completed 12,000 sq. ft. school building that meets the school's functional needs and was built for Ooty's hill conditions.
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