The Ripon Building Is The Seat And Headquarters Of The Greater Chennai Corporation In Chennai, Tamil Nadu. It Is An Example Of Neoclassical Architecture, A Combination Of Ionic And Corinthian Styles. The Ripon Building Is An All-white Structure And Is Located Near The Chennai Central Railway Station.
The Building Is Rectangular, 85 Metres (279 Ft) Long And 32 Metres (105 Ft) Wide, With A 43 Metres (141 Ft) High Central Tower Containing A Clock 2.5 M (8.2 Ft) In Diameter.[citation Needed] The First Of Its Three Floors Has Approximately 2,800 M2 (30,139 Sq Ft) Of Space.[citation Needed] The Walls Were Constructed With Stock Bricks, Set And Plastered With Lime Mortar And The Roof Is Supported With Teak Wood Joists.[citation Needed] The Original Flooring Of The Ground Floor Was Cuddapah Slate That Has Been Replaced With Marble.
