This 51 Foot tall lighthouse is free of any concrete column and is made on self supporting CSEBs. It was designed after studying various lighthouses. It also has a cosy library at the ground level. CLICK on the photos for more information
285 B.C.
First Known Lighthouse!
April 2016
Inspiration from the Mahabalipuram Lighthouse which is a protected UNESCO World Heritage Site
April 2016
reference image - Lighthouse at Vizag
June 2016
Location sighted to construct the Lighthouse
July 2016
When we needed to limit the height as we could only build a maximum of 4 storeys with the load bearing CSEBs, we took inspiration from the Lighthouse at Old Fort, Niagara(Aug 2014). We decided to add a hall on the ground level to house the Library and Memorabilia
September 2016
Early plans on location and access across water body to reach the Lighthouse
September 2016
WIP- conceptual sketches
September 2016
WIP - Design iterations
October 2016
Model showing South East Elevation
October 2016
First model made at Gramvidya, Bangalore
February 2017
Foundation of Lighthouse laid
August 2017
Laying the first course of CSEB
November 2017
Metal risers of spiral staircase being set in place, first Lintel Band cast at about 8 feet
January 2018
A challenging pour of the slanted roof slab
September 2018
A metal ring/ collar lifted up to make a sacrificial shuttering for casting the Viewing Gallery
September 2018
Base of Viewing Gallery cast at about 40 feet from ground level
October 2018
Measuring for the door at the top of the rung ladder, leading onto the Viewing Gallery
December 2018
the Metal dome/ cap welded on
December 2018
Metal dome welded on top at about 40 feet
May 2019
Fixing the Wind wane
May 2019
All done!
8 May 2019
Family and the team rejoicing on the completion of this one of a kind Lighthouse
July 2020
The 51 feet Lighthouse made entirely with CSEB and without any RCC pillars and reinforcements. Framing a gorgeous sunset
