Chennai, 12th November: GT Bharathi Urban Developers Pvt. Ltd. (GTB), one of Chennai’s most respected real estate developers, today announced the launch of Republic of Nature (RON), India’s first man-made beach micronation, a pioneering residential and lifestyle destination along the East Coast Road (ECR). This landmark project brings together luxury living, nature-inspired design, and sustainable development, redefining upscale living in across India.
Nestled amidst the tranquil coastal landscape of Chennai’s ECR, Republic of Nature blends architectural elegance with natural harmony. The township features resort-themed luxury villas and premium apartments, offering residents a serene escape with world-class amenities.
Central to this vision to provide exclusive hospitality experience, GTB has signed a partnership with The Indian Hotels Company Limited (IHCL) India’s largest hospitality company and custodian of the iconic brand Taj ranked as World Strongest Hotel brand 2025 and India’ Strongest Brand 2025 as per Brand Finance , to develop a 120-key IHCL SeleQtions hotel. This hotel is envisioned as a natural gateway for travellers focussing on wellness and positioning this property as Chennai East Coast Road’s new destination for weekend getaway.
Bharat Doshi, Chairman, GTB Urban Developers, said, “We believe in creating luxury spaces worth living and investing. Republic of Nature, which is a unique offering of Chennai which possesses many of the firsts, including a Man-Made Beach, IHCL SeleQtions hotel, and yet to be announced Internationally Renowned Branded Residences, thus, creating value for the investors. Our low-density development has only 15 units per acre including various offerings of apartments, villaments, row-houses and villas.”
Arun Bharathi, Managing Director, GTB Urban Developers, said, “Republic of Nature is a journey to create time-less luxury by bringing multiple smaller elements of nature together, and slowing down time. We have worked with architects, designers and sustainability believers to create a one of kind micronation experience, where one side is a forest and hill and the other side is sea and beach. We are introducing fully managed residences where the owners can opt-in not just for managing their residences’ rental, resale and but also the hospitality features such as food and beverage, housekeeping and maintenance of the residences.”
