Pawan Kumar
The Surat Diamond Bourse, is now complete. Developed on 35 acres of land.
The largest corporate building in the world will be the 6.6 million square foot Surat Diamond Bourse. The then-Chief Minister Anandiben Patel received assurances from more than 4000 office holders of Surat’s Diamond Association by placing this demand that this project would be the pinnacle of the diamond world not only in the nation but in the world, and this is now obvious from the completed Diamond Bourse.
Diamond Bourse is named after the priceless stone because Surat and the diamond are compatible to one another. The world’s diamond giants’ empire is based in this city, which is the only one in India where not only the nation but also 80% of the diamonds in the world are polished.
A state-of-the-art relaxation area will be present at Surat Diamond Bourse.
The security lobbies are positioned throughout the building to ensure both safety and convenient access to all the rooms. Regarding security and safety. In addition to CCTV surveillance, control centres, and checkpoints for campus security at all entrances and exits, it will include under-car scanners available at entry gates.
Additionally, the structure is equipped with a modern, digitally integrated fire protection system.
The structure can accommodate conventional yet supplemental needs for a commercial centre, like multipurpose banquet facilities. Linked facilities for custom offices and banking services are also envisioned, as well as conference rooms, banquet and restaurant space, kitchens, and dining areas.
Additional items include an auction house and secure deposit boxes. Institutions associated with traveller connectivity will be situated around 5 kilometres from the airport, and all offices and spaces will be secured by cutting-edge security technology.
For organised vehicle parking, a 20 lakh square foot basement is available. The distinct entry and departure points given by the traffic plan, along with the one-way traffic circulation on the peripheral internal route, minimise traffic congestion and considerably limit the likelihood of vehicular conflict.
The traffic plan provides room for cars, taxis, cars, service vehicles/goods trucks, custom vehicles, and two-wheelers as well as the entry and exit of specialised service vehicles.
The indoor landscaping is covered in stunning green vegetation that extend through the atrium. The green courts, an encircling periphery, and internal vegetated spaces also provide every passerby with access to numerous and diverse possibilities for amusement.
The building’s design is focused on energy efficiency and takes into account the industry’s need on sunlight, particularly for the grading and assorting of diamonds. As a result, there is ample natural light in every workspace. The nine buildings will be connected by a 24-foot-wide core corridor, per the plan.
All entry foyers, spine corridors, and lift lobbies on the first level have air conditioning to ensure a comfortable environment when travelling. Radiant cooling systems are included in the spine corridors on the upper floors.
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Each building’s office hallways will be 8 feet wide, with a floor that is 13 feet high and a gorgeous 19 feet high ground level. A total of 125 lifts will operate, travelling at a speed of 3 metres per second.
All of the offices are centrally air conditioned through chilled water-cooling systems, and each one has a view of the exquisitely designed landscape courts that are nearly 200 feet wide and 300 feet long and are designed on the concept of “Panchtatva” (5 Elements of Nature; Air, Water, Fire, Earth, and Sky).
Microclimate, which regulates temperature in small places, Solar Control, which reduces direct sunlight heating, Wind Analysis, Orientation in accordance with the direction of the sun and wind, and Solar Control are some of the factors taken into consideration for the same. Energy Performance, for WWR and energy effectiveness.
