The 42, Kolkata - Tallest Building in Eastern India
Project Overview
Client: Director of a prestigious high-rise project
Project Name: The 42, Kolkata – Tallest Building in Eastern India
Location: Chowringhee, Kolkata
Lift Type: Decorative Passenger Lift
Travel Height: 118 meters (Ground to 28th Floor)
Purpose: Temporary lift installation during construction
Duration: 45 days
Unique Feature: Removable Machine Room System
Client Requirements
The client required a high-performance decorative passenger lift on a temporary basis, to travel from the ground floor to the 28th floor of the ongoing construction of The 42, a G+62 storey iconic residential tower.
Key requirements:
- Rapid deployment within an existing lift shaft
- Operable within a live construction site
- Visually appealing and safe for high-profile site visits
- Removable setup for later disassembly
Challenges Faced
- Active Construction Zone: The installation had to be completed while construction was in full swing, requiring coordination with multiple civil and site teams.
- Water Seepage: Continuous issues with water ingress in the shaft posed a risk to equipment and safety.
- Tight Timeline: Project needed to be completed quickly to support ongoing construction activities and management operations.
- Existing Shaft Constraints: The lift had to be installed within an already constructed shaft, demanding precise alignment and adaptability.
Bigg Boss designed and implemented a custom, temporary lift system featuring:
- A removable machine room, engineered for easy disassembly after project use
- Efficient planning and phased coordination to minimize disruption to construction
- Waterproofing protection and flexible installation methods to tackle shaft seepage
- A decorative cabin finish to meet the aesthetic expectations of a luxury tower
Implementation & Execution
- Survey & Planning: Detailed shaft study, lift path mapping, and safety planning
- Installation: Mechanical and electrical installation completed in 45 days, including testing
- Coordination: Seamless liaison with the civil and structural teams for installation within active zones
- Safety Compliance: All safety protocols and standards followed during erection and commissioning
Results & Impact
- Lift provided reliable, safe access up to 28 floors, significantly aiding site operations
- The decorative finish and smooth performance matched the expectations of a premium project
- Client appreciated the speed, professionalism, and flexibility of the execution
- The project demonstrated Bigg Boss’s ability to handle complex, time-sensitive installations in elite projects
Conclusion
This project at The 42 reinforced Bigg Boss’s reputation as a trusted partner for high-rise and complex vertical mobility solutions, even under challenging site conditions. Our innovative use of a removable machine room and rapid execution timeline highlights our commitment to quality, adaptability, and client satisfaction.
Conclusion
This project showcased Bigboss’s capacity to innovate under physical and conceptual constraints. By transforming a complex brief into a functional, beautiful reality, Bigboss reinforced its reputation as a trusted partner for architect-driven, customized vertical mobility solutions.
