Residential Category
2nd Prize

DY Patil University Hostel Blocks

IndiaIndiaCompany Name: DHIPL Projects Pvt. Ltd.

Project description

DY Patil University, a sprawling campus spread across 65 acres, which also houses residential hostels for girls, boys and staff quarters.

As part of expansion plans, new hostel buildings were constructed spread across three phases to help extend their residential facilities for the increasing number of student admissions. The lower 5 floors are in RCC and upper 5 floors are in composite steel construction. The upper levels are supported by full height Steel frames and by hangers from a ‘crown structure’.
Their main requirement was construction of a complex overhanging truss supported structure of around 37000 sqm with a quick turnaround time.

Main information

Building size

37 000 m²

Building purpose / type

Residential Hostel Blocks

Building owner name

DY Patil University

Architect name

Foster + Partners

Contractor

Company name: DHIPL Projects Pvt. Ltd.

Main Representative: Mr. Sunil Dalwadi & Mr. Chandresh Thakkar

Number of collaborators: 350

Specialties: Turnkey Interior Contracts

Founded in: 1989

Biography: Decor Homes was started in 1989 by 3 entrepreneurs, who have harnessed each other’s strengths to grow the company with a turnover of US $30 million. By having a synergy with quality building material and technology, we can apply new techniques to projects and in the end, give a better output and also adhere to challenging project timelines. Over the years we have achieved new milestones with every project executed. Now, as a leading construction contracting company, we proud to continue this legacy of success & strive to accomplish a higher turnover every year. DHIPL is an ISO & OHSAS certified company. We have been consistently recognized for our commitment. Not only for our excellence in construction, but also for our prompt services towards the clients.

Contractors: Mr. Sunil Dalwadi & Mr. Chandresh Thakkar

Saint-Gobain products & systems

Saint-Gobain Team

Balakrishnan P, Kapil VAIRAGI