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{{Infobox building
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|name = South City
|name = South City
|image = South CityTowers (1).JPG
|image = South City Towers, Kolkata.JPG
|status = Completed
|status = Completed
|start_date = 2004
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[[File:SC Mall (2).JPG|thumb|left|South City - Biggest Shopping Mall in East India]]
[[File:SC Mall (2).JPG|thumb|left|South City - Biggest Shopping Mall in East India]]
[[File:South City Entrance.jpg|thumb|Right|Entrance of South City Shopping Mall]]
[[File:South City Entrance.jpg|thumb|Right|Entrance of South City Shopping Mall]]
[[File:South City Towers, Kolkata.JPG|thumb|left|South City]]


The Residential complex is a [[condominium]] and has 5 residential towers - 4 towers of 36 floors and 1 tower of 16 floors. As of 2012, the 36-storied residential structures are the tallest buildings in eastern India and also one the tallest in the country. They rise up to a height of {{convert|117|m|ft|0}}. The first, second, third and fourth tower have been named as Oak, Pine, Maple and Cedar, respectively. The structure of the high rise towers have been designed withstand high level earthquakes ([[Seismic resistance]]), which is very important from the point of view of the structural safety of any high rise and more so, when Kolkata is situated close to the edge of the [[Indian Plate]] ([[Tectonic Plate]]).<ref>[[Media:Plates tect2 en.svg]]</ref> There is also a [[rain water harvesting]] system in the complex. There are around 1700 families residing in the complex.<ref>[http://images02.olx.in/ui/2/59/13/37995613_1.jpg ]{{dead link|date=December 2012}}</ref><ref>http://media2.intoday.in/indiatoday//images/stories/Simply/realeastate_c_1395.jpg</ref><ref>http://www.southcityprojects.com/images/landscape_3_t.jpg</ref><ref>http://www.southcityprojects.com/images/landscape_2_t.jpg</ref>
The Residential complex is a [[condominium]] and has 5 residential towers - 4 towers of 36 floors and 1 tower of 16 floors. As of 2012, the 36-storied residential structures are the tallest buildings in eastern India and also one the tallest in the country. They rise up to a height of {{convert|117|m|ft|0}}. The first, second, third and fourth tower have been named as Oak, Pine, Maple and Cedar, respectively. There is also a [[rain water harvesting]] system in the complex. There are around 1700 families residing in the complex.<ref>[http://images02.olx.in/ui/2/59/13/37995613_1.jpg ]{{dead link|date=December 2012}}</ref><ref>http://media2.intoday.in/indiatoday//images/stories/Simply/realeastate_c_1395.jpg</ref><ref>http://www.southcityprojects.com/images/landscape_3_t.jpg</ref><ref>http://www.southcityprojects.com/images/landscape_2_t.jpg</ref>


"South City" has become quite a landmark in Kolkata.
"South City" has become quite a landmark in Kolkata.

Revision as of 13:50, 2 May 2013

South City
General information
StatusCompleted
LocationKolkata, India
Construction started2004
Completed2012
Height117 metres (384 ft)
Technical details
Floor count36

South City is the name given to a 31.14-acre (126,000 m2) condominium in Kolkata, India. It is situated in Prince Anwar Shah Road close to the Jodhpur Park and Tollygunge areas of the city. Most of the recent real estate developments in Kolkata has taken place in the E.M. Bypass area, New Town and Greater Kolkata. However, the South City complex is located in the heart of the city.[1]

The condominium features a Residential Complex, which includes a number of recreational facilities, School, Infirmary, Shopping Mall and a Social Club.

South City - Biggest Shopping Mall in East India
Entrance of South City Shopping Mall

The Residential complex is a condominium and has 5 residential towers - 4 towers of 36 floors and 1 tower of 16 floors. As of 2012, the 36-storied residential structures are the tallest buildings in eastern India and also one the tallest in the country. They rise up to a height of 117 metres (384 ft). The first, second, third and fourth tower have been named as Oak, Pine, Maple and Cedar, respectively. There is also a rain water harvesting system in the complex. There are around 1700 families residing in the complex.[2][3][4][5]

"South City" has become quite a landmark in Kolkata. The Shopping Mall, as of 2012, is the largest in Eastern India.[6] [7] [8] [9]

The South City School is affiliated to the Broad of Indian School Certificate Examinations and as well as an International Board.[10]

The South City Club is supposed to have the largest swimming pool in (Kolkata). The club membership has been extended to the flat/apartment owners of South City.[11]

See also

References

  1. ^ South City Projects (Kolkata) Limited
  2. ^ [1][dead link]
  3. ^ http://media2.intoday.in/indiatoday//images/stories/Simply/realeastate_c_1395.jpg
  4. ^ http://www.southcityprojects.com/images/landscape_3_t.jpg
  5. ^ http://www.southcityprojects.com/images/landscape_2_t.jpg
  6. ^ http://india-tourist-places.com/wp-content/uploads/2008/08/south-city.jpg
  7. ^ http://img5.travelblog.org/Photos/56621/244106/f/1949827-South-City-Mall-0.jpg
  8. ^ http://www1.sulekha.com/mstore/mabaker/albums/default/starmark,southcity.JPG
  9. ^ "The Leading The Sari Clad Bride Site on the Net". thesaricladbride.com. Retrieved 2012-12-26.
  10. ^ http://www.digitalscroll.com/indemersoncup/images2/09_3.jpg [dead link]
  11. ^ Posted by syam (2011-11-16). "Anushka Shetty". Anushkashetty007.blogspot.com. Retrieved 2012-12-26.