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| name = Andhra Pradesh Legislative Assembly Building
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| status = Under construction
| building_type = [[Legislative building]]
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| location = [[Amaravati]], [[Andhra Pradesh]], India
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| groundbreaking_date = 2 May 2025
| est_completion = 2028
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| owner = AP Capital Region Development Authority (APCRDA)
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| architecture_firm = [[Foster + Partners]]
| main_contractor = [[Larsen & Toubro]]
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The '''AP New Assembly Building''' is a legislative complex under construction located in [[Amaravati]], the planned capital city of the Indian state of [[Andhra Pradesh]]. It is designed to serve as the home of the [[Andhra Pradesh Legislative Assembly]].

== Background ==
Following the bifurcation of Andhra Pradesh in 2014 and the creation of the new state of Telangana, a new capital was needed. Amaravati was chosen due to its central location and strategic potential. A master plan for the new capital was developed, with the new Assembly complex envisioned as its centerpiece.

== Design and architecture ==
The building was designed by the internationally renowned architecture firm [[Foster and Partners]], in collaboration with Indian firms. The structure draws symbolic and architectural inspiration from the Kohinoor diamond.

=== Layout and structure ===
The layout adheres to principles of Vaastu Shastra, the ancient Indian science of architecture. The plan is square in shape with specific directional placements:
* '''Public Entrance''': North
* '''Ministers’ Entrance''': East
* '''Assembly Chamber''': Southwest
* '''Council Hall''': Northeast
* '''Administrative Offices''': Northwest

At the center is a courtyard designed to function as a civic gathering space.

=== Conical tower ===
The project includes a 250-meter-high conical roof, intended to exceed the height of the Statue of Unity, making it one of the tallest governmental buildings in India. The tower includes two viewing galleries:
* '''First Gallery''' at 80 meters
* '''Second Gallery''' at 250 meters

The Assembly and Council Halls are designed with glass walls.

== Sustainability features ==
The building integrates several eco-friendly and sustainable features, including:
* '''Photovoltaic solar panels''' for renewable energy generation
* '''Natural lighting and ventilation''' to reduce energy consumption
* '''Green roofing systems''' and water conservation techniques

It is part of Amaravati’s larger green master plan, which includes a network of parks, water bodies, and tree-lined avenues forming a central green spine across the city.

== Current status ==
As of May 2025, the construction of the Andhra Pradesh Legislative Assembly building is undergoing. The 'Andhra Pradesh Capital Region Development Authority (APCRDA) awarded the construction contract to Larsen & Toubro (L&T), valued at ₹617 crore. The Letter of Award was presented to L&T’s Deputy General Manager on April 20, 2025.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.magzter.com/tr/stories/newspaper/The-New-Indian-Express-Vijayawada/LT-AWARDED-CONTRACT-FOR-NEW-ASSEMBLY|title=L&T Awarded Contract for New Assembly | The New Indian Express Vijayawada - Newspaper - Read this story on Magzter.com|website=www.magzter.com}}</ref>

Construction began on May 2, 2025, after a ceremonial relaunch by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, who inaugurated and laid the foundation for infrastructure projects worth over ₹58,000 crore across the state.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Jacob |first=Shine |date=2025-05-02 |title=PM Modi restarts work for Amaravati with Rs 58,000 crore projects on track |url=https://www.business-standard.com/india-news/modi-revives-amaravati-capital-project-rs-58000-crore-infra-push-125050201343_1.html |website=Business Standard}}</ref> The Assembly building is set to span 11.21 lakh square feet within Super Block E of the Government Complex, covering 103.76 acres. The structure will include a basement and three above-ground floors.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.m9.news/politics/amaravati-assembly-to-lt-high-court-to-ncc/|title=Amaravati Assembly to L&T, High Court to NCC|first=Sridhar|last=Raavi|date=April 4, 2025|website=M9.news}}</ref>

This construction marks the revival of the Amaravati capital project, which faced delays in previous years. The current state administration aims to complete the capital’s core infrastructure within three years.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/andhra-pradesh/2025/May/03/amaravati-will-emerge-as-leading-city-in-the-country-pm-modi-at-relaunch-of-capital-city-works-in-ap|title='Amaravati will emerge as leading city in the country': PM Modi at AP capital city relaunch|first=BSN Malleswara|last=Rao|date=May 8, 2025|website=The New Indian Express}}</ref>

== References ==
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[[Category:Buildings and structures under construction in India]]
[[Category:Government buildings in Andhra Pradesh]]
[[Category:Unfinished buildings and structures]]
[[Category:Legislative buildings in India]]
[[Category:Foster and Partners buildings]]
[[Category:Amaravati]]

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KurtFaucett at 14:59, 3 May 2026