India’s leading architect, Expert Panel advocate Drywalls

Architect Hafeez contractor says Drywalls offer similar acoustical and fire safety properties as concrete; also endorsed by Architecture consulting firm empanelled with the Hon'ble Bombay High Court.

While speaking on the debate in the Building Construction Industry of India on the use of Drywalls as internal partitions, renowned architect Hafeez Contractor has come out strongly in support of Drywalls. While supporting Drywalls he mentioned that they have been used internationally over 50 years and offer similar acoustical and fire safety properties as concrete blocks. In addition, Drywalls provide some inherent advantages like flexibility, ease of repair and ease of installation making it the material of choice of internal wall partition. Below is a reproduction of a letter by him on the subject.

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Additionally, in a report by Perfect Valuations and Consultants - architecture consulting firm empanelled with the Hon'ble Bombay High Court, the firm has strongly come out in favour of usage of Drywalls as partition material used at Lodha NCP. The report indicates multiple advantages that the technology offers in terms of fire protection, energy efficiency, eco-friendly nature along with superior aesthetics and better seismic performance as compared to traditional concrete walls. The report also lists down other prestigious projects that have incorporated similar Drywalls technology; these include:

  • Palladium Hotel, Mumbai - 43 storey high hotel that requires to meet stringent guidelines for 5 star hotels on sound insulation and fire resistance
  • Trump Towers, Pune
  • Oberoi Springs, Andheri Mumbai
  • J.W.Marriott, New Delhi
  • Island city center, Bombay Realty, Wadala, Mumbai G+65 floors
  • The World – Luxury Service Apartments at Surat Hindva Builders

The findings of the report, coupled with the opinion of the much celebrated and respected architect firmly establish Drywalls as a highly advanced and superior technology.