ADD ropes in SRSSA as principal architect for albatross

Chennai, October 29th, 2012: Archean Design & Development (ADD), the real estate arm of the $550 million Archean Group, today announced a strategic alliance with Smallwood, Reynolds, Stewart, Stewart & Associates (SRSSA), an internationally established design firm providing innovative professional services for corporate, commercial, hospitality, residential, industrial, government and educational projects. SRSSA will be the Principal Architect for ADD's flagship residential project, Albatross. Albatross is located at Egattur on the Old Mahabalipuram Road (OMR), just next to the Navalur Toll Plaza. It will be a unique residential development with 537 apartments in 4 towers spread over 8.35 acres. 3 of the towers will have G + 27 floors, while the fourth will be the Signature Tower. 60 percent of the apartments will be designed in a way that will ensure direct view of the Bay of Bengal. Albatross with offer 2 & 3 BHK apartments, duplexes and penthouses. Speaking on the occasion, Mr. Nakshatra Roy, Managing Director, Archean Design & Development said, "At ADD, it will be our constant endeavour to provide quality in every aspect of real estate development - material, technology, design, timelines, delivery and after sale services...our ultimate ambition being to create lasting impressions in customers' mind. With advanced construction practices, procedures in quality control, time management and unique style, we aim to bring about 'value for money' for our resident buyers. The launch of Albatross is in line with this endeavour. We are happy to be partnering with SRSSA in bringing better quality real estate for our customers." Amenities at Albatross will include a study centre with library & computer bank for students, orchard with camping site, water slides with waterfalls, a Tai Chi Garden with elders area, simulated gaming arcade, multiple swimming pools with a 50 metres lap pool, open air modern gym & play area, nature study area with a Lilly pond, an ornamental garden, rock climbing zone, Putting greens, cricket practice net, tennis court, jogging track among many, thus paving the way for a happy life. Says Mr. Marko Debrota, Director Smallwood, Reynolds, Stewart, Stewart & Associates, "In keeping with our continuous endeavour to provide international quality urban housing while tackling the challenges posed by poor quality urban infrastructure in Indian cities, it was important for us that our partner matches our ambition with capability and expertise. With ADD, we are confident that we'll have the best lifecycle value contribution, allowing us to rapidly build up bankable and profitable realty development. We look forward to a very rewarding long term relationship for both the companies." Albatross boasts of a neighborhood that has some of the best schools, colleges and hospitals. The project will offer a perfect blend of the conveniences of the city and the soothing view of the sea. Albatross will be ready for occupancy by 2015. About SRSSA Smallwood, Reynolds, Stewart, Stewart is an internationally established design firm providing innovative professional services for corporate, commercial, hospitality, residential, industrial, government and educational projects. Founded in 1979, the firm is headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia, with additional offices in Tampa, Florida, the Republic of Singapore, Beijing and Shanghai, China, Abu Dhabi and Dubai, U.A.E. Smallwood, Reynolds, Stewart, Stewart & Associates, Inc., its subsidiaries and affiliated companies offer design services in Architecture, Interior Design, Master Planning, Graphic Design and Landscape Architecture. About ADD Archean Design & Development (ADD) is a real estate venture that strives to be a dominant player in South India. ADD is part of the $550 million Archean group, one of IndiaÆs most respected business conglomerates which owns and operates facilities across the globe. The 30 year old Chennai headquartered company has diversified business interests in Granites, Industrial Chemicals, Minerals and Shipping among others.