ICC's Oceanfront Condominiums Galle by ICC crowned platinum at Green Building CouncilGBCSL Awards 2021
Multi- disciplinary construction giant, International Construction Consortium (Pvt) Ltd (ICC) emerged as a key driver of environment-friendly structures in the country with the Green Building Council of Sri Lanka (GBCSL) awarding their newest property, Oceanfront Condominiums (OFC) Galle the 'Platinum' status.
OFC Galle was successful in fetching the accolade due to the unique concept, design and architecture where the residential complex is based on.
OFC Galle, a premium beachfront property in the portfolio of ICC was crowned under the Green Rating System for Built Environment – Version 2.0. The Platinum Rated Green Building Status is the highest to be offered by GBCSL.
OFC Galle ranked at the top of Sri Lanka's green building list for 2021 with a score of over 70 points which was achieved by fulfilling eight (8) key aspects of the Green Rating System which are; Management, Sustainable Sites, Energy and Atmosphere, Materials and Resources, Indoor Environmental Quality, Innovation and Design Process, and Social and Cultural Awareness.
The design draws inspiration from the Galle Fortress and holds 101 apartments across 15 floors. Giving a value for the investment, main building was constructed in a single pane for all the units to have a scenic view of the open sea.
The project consists of one to four- bedroomed units with floor areas ranging from 750 sqft to 2550 sqft, with luxury amenities. Making OFC Galle one of Sri Lanka's prominent green buildings, ICC has intelligently incorporated number of key features into its unique design effort including the plot coverage of 46.8% of the site, (while the maximum plot area ratio declared by the UDA is 50 percent), access to differently-abled persons in terms of vertical & horizontal means, maintaining the Disability Standards across the property, and the availability of rainwater harvesting tanks among others.
Furthermore, the building comprises 66% of naturally ventilated areas to maximize energy efficiency and personal comfort.
Anand anin- house operational waste management system is in place to convert over 200 Kilograms of garbage per day into compost.OFC Galle was constructed ICC has erected the complex by sourcing approximately 54.4% of the materials locally or within the region, with emphasis on using 6.6% rapidly renewable materials
ICC, which has bagged several awards across different categories, maintained a positive track record over 40 years of existence. OFC Galle is nestled in the historic city on the southwest coast of Sri Lanka, offering its residents an oasis of serenity amidst a bustling town in all ways possible.
While the property allows its residents to bask in an ultra-modern and luxury lifestyle, the unique concept and architecture offer an escape for retreat right at home.