Blog 2 Charles Correa (India) -Kanchanjanga apartments

The Kanchanjanga apartments is a another architectural creation by Charles Correa. The building is located in Mumbai India. The apartment is 275 feet high and has 27 floors. This architectural design is a combination of brutalist architecture and modern architecture. This multi-family housing complex is completely made out of concrete. Charles Correa was famous for using concrete instead of steel and glass. The temperature is very hot in Mumbai so the position of the building is strategically placed so that the sun doesn’t penetrate the building as brutally. Also, the placement of the building helps protect the people from monsoon rains. The small windows provide small amounts of sunlight and are strategically placed all around the building. Charles Correa built this apartment complex to help living in this hot climate much easier.

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