Zakir Bagh Apartments
The apartments were developed by the Dr. Zakir Husain Memorial Cooperative Group Housing Society Ltd, a cooperative society formed for the purpose of constructing community housing for its members. Designed by the acclaimed architect Raj Grewal, a total of 204 units were planned for construction comprising of streets, gateways
inner courtyards, common areas, community halls, etc. Started in 1979, the complex was completed in 1984.
Two 8 storey towers stand at either end of the complex containing flats in 8 different configurations ranging between 130 to 160 sq mt. Between the two towers are four storey clusters grouped around open areas providing vehicular and pedestrian access. These central clusters contain apartments in 16 different configurations ranging in size between 50 and 100 sq. mt. The exterior walls surface texture of the low rise complex has a cement and pebble finish while the tower features a concrete and grit surface treatment.
The complex was planned with four vehicular entrances, one pedestrian entrance and one service entrance.
Even during construction, the complex immediately caught the interest of Delhi's elite who lapped up the apartments. Retired judges, serving and retired bureaucrats and businessmen bought up the flats and the complex was almost all sold out during its construction.
Today it is houses a cross section of Delhi's businessmen, technocrats, bureaucrats and employed and retired people.