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The 42 (Kolkata)

The 42 is a residential skyscraper in Kolkata, in the state of West Bengal, India. It is located on Chowringhee Road, the central business district of the city, between the commercial building of Tata Centre and the residential building of Jeevan Sudha. It was first proposed in 2008 but construction was delayed for nearly two years. The construction was completed in 2019, making it the tallest building in the countr…

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Ward No. 63, Kolkata Municipal Corporation, Ward No. 63, Kolkata Municipal Corporation, India

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The 42 (Kolkata) in Ward No. 63, Kolkata Municipal Corporation, India

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Residential skyscraper in West Bengal, India

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Hafeez Contractor

Born 1950 · Mumbai, Maharashtra, India

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Hafeez Sorab Contractor is an Indian architect. He has designed many skyscrapers in India, primarily in the city of Mumbai. As of 2019, he is the architect of the three tallest buildings in India – The 42 in Kolkata, and the twin towers of The Imperial in Mumbai. He was awarded the Padma Bhushan in January 2016 by the…

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practice · Mumbai, Maharashtra, India

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