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Architectural style
  
Modern

Country
  
India

Architect
  
Jibu & Thomas

Cost
  
200 million INR

Town or city
  
Kochi

Completed
  
10 April 2010

Opened
  
10 April 2010

Construction started
  
8 November 2008

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Client
  
Kerala High Court Advocates Association

KHCAA Golden Jubilee Chamber Complex is a Chambers building of the Kerala High Court Advocates Association in the city of Kochi in the state of Kerala, India.

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Map of KHCAA Golden Jubilee Chamber Complex, Dr Salim Ali Rd, Marine Drive, Ernakulam, Kerala 682031

Location

It is located in Kochi on the western (sea) side of the Kerala High Court building.

Construction

The foundation stone was laid by the Chief Justice of India, K. G. Balakrishnan on 8 November 2008. Pile foundation was commenced on 23 November 2008, and 120 nos. RCC piles were completed in 45 days.

Architecture

On the eastern and western sides of the building, two fins on each side (with cantilever beams and aerocon blocks in between and texture in black colour) have been provided for aesthetic beauty and structural reasons. On the southern side, a benchmark design in the form of an "A" resting on a projected beam is symbolic of an Advocate's Collar and Band. This building is one of the first fully FTTH enabled buildings in the State of Kerala.

Facilities

  • Parking slots for 38 cars
  • A Conference Hall
  • A Bank with ATM
  • The Chamber Committee office
  • Cafeteria
  • Reference-cum-cyber library
  • 540 impendent chambers
  • Fully FTTH Enabled by BSNL
  • 3 High Speed Modern Lifts
  • Indian Coffee House
  • Café Coffee Day
  • Safety

    The building is earthquake resistant. 120 piles of average depth of 43.5 M provide a stable foundation. The lift wall has been provided with double reinforcement. Large number of columns with heavy beams, cross beams and tie beams add safety to the whole structure.

    References

    KHCAA Golden Jubilee Chamber Complex Wikipedia