Tallest Buildings In Ahmedabad As Of 2018

When one thinks about Ahmedabad, we think of its rich culture and its passion for science. But somehow, the buildings here have not been much in the news, mostly because their height pales in comparison to the other much taller buildings across the rest of India. 

However, with tremendous potential and the vibrant city’s infrastructure at an all time rise, it was only a matter of time that it started churning out skyscrapers. In this article, we will highlight the tallest buildings in the city.

Takshashila Air 1 & Takshashila Air 2 (2018)

These two towers are touted to be the ultimate luxurious paradise for homebuyers. Takshashila has collaborated with Miraj Impex to not only construct Ahmedabad’s tallest building, but also Gujarat's tallest residential towers. Located behind Town Hall, Ashram Road, Takshashila Air 1 & Takshashila Air 2 overlook the gorgeous Sabarmati Riverfront. They are both 142 meters (466ft) in height and are 28 storeys tall.

World Trade Center (2018)

Currently under construction, the World Trade Centre is also 142 metres tall (466 ft). However, it will be 30 floors high. It is located in India's only IFSC and model Smart City known as GIFT City (Gujarat International Finance Tec-City), comprising 986 acres between Ahmedabad and Gandhinagar. It will have a special economic zone, international education zone, integrated townships, an entertainment zone, hotels, a convention center, Software Technology Parks of India (STPI) units, stock exchanges and service units.

GIFT One & GIFT Two (2012)

GIFT (Gujarat International Finance Tec-City) was once the tallest building built in the city. It currently enjoys the third spot on this list. It was completed about six years ago and is 122 meters tall (400 feet). It comprises of 29 floors. 

The remaining buildings don’t have much information about them and we will surely update this space as and when we are able to find out their details in depth. They are as follows:

• Altimus (2018), 100 meters(328), 23 floors,
• Westgate (2015), 22 floors, 70 meters (230 feet),
• Pinecrest 1 (GGC), Pinecrest 2 (GGC) & Pinecrest 3 (GGC) completed in 2015, 22 floors, 70 metres (230 ft),
• Mondeal Heights A & Mondeal Heights B (2015), 18 floors, 70 metres (230 ft), and lastly,
• Patang Hotel, the oldest one on this list, was constructed way back in 1980 and is 67 metres (220 ft) tall.