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GINGERHOTEL at Chennai by Murali Architects

GINGERHOTEL at Chennai by Murali Architects

We had only 18 feet width at the front side to work with. Our client, Dr. Shankar Mohana Selvan , is a fine person, who encouraged our ideas and gave us creative freedom. Of course, we had CMDA constraints to deal with. Finally, GINGER HOTELS-TATA GROUP, liked it and now, we are in a 33 year lease with them. - Murali Architects
GINGERHOTEL at Chennai by Murali Architects
GINGERHOTEL at Chennai by Murali Architects
We had only 18 feet width at the front side to work with. Our client, Dr. Shankar Mohana Selvan , is a fine person, who encouraged our ideas and gave us creative freedom. Of course, we had CMDA constraints to deal with. Finally, GINGER HOTELS-TATA GROUP, liked it and now, we are in a 33 year lease with them.
-Murali Architects

Project Facts –
Project Name: Gingerhotel
Location: Chennai
Project Status: Completed
Name of firm: Murali Architects
Category: Hospitality

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