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T.Y. Lin International Wins Association of Consulting Engineers Singapore Design Excellence Awards 2015

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T.Y. Lin International (TYLI), a globally recognized full-service infrastructure consulting firm, announces that its Singapore office, T.Y. Lin International Pte. Ltd., has received the Association of Consulting Engineers Singapore (ACES) Design Excellence Award 2015 (Civil and Structural Category) for the National University Hospital (NUH) Medical Centre project.  Er. Ng Swee Tong, Qualified Person and Project Manager for the project, accepted the award at the ACES 44th Anniversary Gala on March 18th, 2015 at Resorts World Convention Centre, Sentosa.

“We are honored to have received this prestigious Award from ACES for the NUH Medical Centre. The project was structurally complex and challenging, and demanded extensive civil and structural engineering skill and expertise,” said Dr. Tan Guan, Director of Building Structures at T.Y. Lin International Pte. Ltd and Project Director for the project. “It is very rewarding to have our efforts recognized.”

NUH Medical Centre Photo Credit: T.Y. Lin

NUH Medical Centre
Photo Credit: T.Y. Lin

The NUH Medical Centre, adjoins NUH and is located directly above Kent Ridge Mass Rapid Transit (MRT) underground station and tunnels. The site itself presented a range of engineering challenges including managing risk to highly sensitive receptors due to its proximity to NUH and the MRT system as well as varying terrain and geological profile.  Further, the Kent Ridge MRT station was originally designed and built with provision for a future building that would house seven levels of medical units. The TYLI structural design team was initially tasked with carrying out the feasibility study and subsequently was appointed as the C&S Consultant for the 72,000m2 gross floor area, 19 storey Medical Centre, inclusive of 7 nos. of bunker structures for  the National University Cancer Institute, Singapore in the development.

The awards recognise engineering design excellence from ACES members. Structural safety, buildability and sustainability were at the core of TYLI’s design considerations. The design and successful delivery of the development, demanded extensive project planning and stakeholder engagement, consideration of multiple structural options with safe construction methodology in mind, and comprehensive design coordination to ensure timely project completion. As well as ensuring compliance with the Codes of Practice for Constructability and Railway Protection, to safeguard the MRT structures.

The latest and one of three buildings serving hospital patients within the NUH campus, the Medical Centre houses 190 consultation rooms, more than 200 treatment and procedure rooms, 10 surgery operating theatres, as well as dedicated space for teaching and clinical trials.

 

About the Project

NUH Medical Centre

Completed in 2013, the NUH Medical Centre is part of redevelopment plans for the National University Health System campus. The project was delivered within an ambitious, 28 month program, overcoming and managing a number of significant challenges associated with the site. As Structural Designer, and drawing on the firm’s expertise with healthcare structures and complex building design, the TYLI team worked closely with the NUH Medical Centre team and contractors in order to develop the site directly over the operating Kent Ridge Mass Rapid Transit (MRT) station and tunnels and adjacent to an existing hospital, with minimum impact and inconvenience to the MRT or the hospital.

Challenges faced by TYLI included developing a site that featured both undulating terrain (ranging from 127.5m to 141.95m) and a varying geological profile, with the rock formation ranging from fully weathered to highly weathered rock. TYLI also had to develop the optimum structural system in order to support the operation of a state-of-the-art healthcare facility that houses highly-sensitive medical equipment.

Located directly above Kent Ridge MRT station on Singapore’s Circle Line, the new NUH Medical Centre has a gross floor area of 72,000m2 and accommodates six linear accelerator bunkers, operating theaters, a diagnostic imaging facility, four floors of medical suites, the National University Cancer Institute of Singapore, and four decks of integrated parking.

AECOM wins key advisory role on third consecutive Olympics

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AECOM has been appointed as advisor to the Tokyo Metropolitan Government and Tokyo Organizing Committee of the 2020 Olympic and Paralympic Games for the development of the venues and infrastructure for the Games. The appointment makes it the third consecutive Olympic and Paralympic Games AECOM has been involved with following the masterplan for London 2012 Games and Legacy and the competition-winning masterplan for Rio 2016.

Working with our partner consultant Arup, AECOM will advise on the design development of venues and contribute to the strategy for overall delivery of the design and construction of the venues from the preparation stage through to the legacy transformation. The scope of work also includes masterplan review, as well as advising on transportation, security, sustainability and legacy.

“Olympic Games are an important part of AECOM’s sucess in regenerating and promoting cities around the world,” commented Michael S. Burke, AECOM president and chief executive officer. “By harnessing our global expertise as the world’s premier fully integrated infrastructure firm, AECOM will be able to support the Tokyo Olympic Organizing Committee in online slots delivering a memorable Olympic Games.”

“AECOM’s breadth of experience and passion for delivering world sporting events has seen us work with cities across the world, from bid through to legacy. We are proud of our work that delivers both a successful event while helping to position sport as a catalyst for wider urban regeneration and development.” said Bill Hanway, head of global sports at AECOM, the firm responsible for the London 2012 and Rio 2016 Olympic and Paralympic Games’ masterplans. “We are incredibly honoured to be part of three consecutive Games, especially the opportunity to continue this work as part of the Tokyo 2020 team and to deliver a truly amazing event.”

The global multidisciplinary team will be having a series of workshops in Tokyo with the client team to ensure the successful delivery of the Games and the post-Games legacy.

Singapore Sports Hub wins global and local design awards

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Singapore – The Singapore Sports Hub has been named Sports Building of the Year at the prestigious World Architecture Festival (WAF) Awards 2014. Designed by Arup, DP Architects and AECOM, the Sports Hub beat five other entries from around the world to clinch this award.

Earlier in the week, the Sports Hub received a Design Award at Singapore Institute of Architects Architectural Design Awards 2014 for its excellent planning and unique ecosystem of sporting, leisure and retail spaces. This latest win further recognizes the Sports Hub’s architectural excellence among iconic sports-related buildings in the world.

“These awards bear testament to the design team’s dedication and effort over the last eight years,” says Teoh Hai Pin, director of DP Architects. “The Sports Hub has set a benchmark for the planning and design of future integrated sports developments around the world. More than a premier sporting venue, the Sports Hub is unique in that it is a destination that is truly meant for all. The organisation of the leisure and lifestyle elements as well as meaningful civic realms inspires and encourages community participation and inclusiveness. For this socially meaningful project to be recognized internationally and locally is very rewarding indeed.”

“It is fantastic for the design of the Singapore Sports Hub to be recognized in this way”, says Clive Lewis, Associate Director of Arup. “The design of the stadium has responded to our client’s very ambitious brief, the site context and the local climate. To me, the National Stadium is the hub within the Sports Hub. We wanted to create an icon of the dome roof which people can identify with elite sport and a world class sports destination. At the same time we wanted a vibrant and attractive precinct which will draw people to the Sports Hub every day of the week. We are very proud of how it has been received as a successful venue by the people of Singapore and the recognition of its architecture today is a proud moment for all of us in the design team.”

“Central to the success of Sports Hub is just how well integrated the masterplan design is, linking the precinct seamlessly – with its sports, community and leisure uses – to the city beyond,” said Jonathan Rose, Principal, Design + Planning, AECOM. “From creating great new public spaces for the community, to landscape features such as rainwater harvesting, sustainability is woven into the design of the Sports Hub. We are honoured to receive the awards for this project, as a model for how design can help create lasting value for the city, over the long term.”

The Singapore Sports Hub is Asia’s first integrated sports, leisure, entertainment and lifestyle destination. Designed for legacy, it provides infrastructure for elite world-class events and programmes that encourage everyday public participation.

J.Avenue – Pomeroy Studio revamps JCube Mall interior to create an all-new shopping experience

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Major retail developer CapitaMalls recently turned to award-winning green design firm Pomeroy Studio to design their latest concept retail concessions in Singapore’s west coast mall, JCube. The designers and thought leaders of sustainable built environments sought to bring a new retail flavour to Jurong through the refurbishment of 10,000sq ft of retail space.‘J.Avenue’ is inspired by the popular shopping districts found in Tokyo and Seoul, respectively, and features a total of 70 shops selling fashion apparel and accessories. Phase 1 opened earlier in September to the excitement and delight of the young and trendy, while the roll out of the concept into other phases are scheduled by the end of the year.

Chloe Li,  Associate Principal at Pomeroy Studio and the project director has consulted with CapitaMalls on other AEI projects such as Raffles City Singapore since 2009. She said, “The concept seeks to balance, social, spatial, cultural and economic parameters. Socially, the concept gives tenants the flexibility to present their brands and goods in inventive ways and help shape their retail community. Spatially, it seeks to evoke a ‘street-like’ atmosphere and shopping experience. Culturally, it reinterprets the street culture of Harajuku and Hongdae. And economically, it provides a platform for young entrepreneurs and first time shop-owners on short-term leases to quickly display their products. The net result is an engaging retail experience that is constantly changing, and therefore vibrant and highly engaging”.

Such adaptability is made possible by the modularized approach to both design and construction – an approach that Pomeroy Studio are no strangers to, having executed award-winning modular projects. Project Leader and Senior Designer Nancy Teo commented, “This was made possible by the modular kit of parts that we designed from the outset. It has effectively allowed us to reduce the design and construction time by half”.

Gardens by the Bay and The Interlace top BCA Universal Design Mark Awards winners’ list

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SINGAPORE – The Building and Construction Authority (BCA) conferred the Universal Design Mark Award to 31 exemplary projects, up from the 26 given in 2013. Among the 31, Gardens by the Bay and a private residential development The Interlace topped the list as Platinum winners.

Introduced in October 2012, the BCA Universal Design Mark is a voluntary certification scheme that promotes Universal Design*. This scheme recognises developments, developers and architects who extensively apply a user-centric philosophy in their design, operations and maintenance of their projects and developments. It also raises greater public awareness towards user-friendly
buildings.

Commenting on this year’s BCA Universal Design Mark Awards, BCA Chief Executive Officer Dr John Keung said: “We are encouraged by how the built environment sector has responded positively to our introduction of the Universal Design Mark certification scheme. BCA has received 59 applications since the launch in October 2012. This year, 31 projects were considered exemplary in incorporating universal design features. This is an increase from 26 last year and indicates to us that more developers and architects are putting the needs of their users – including the general public – first and thoughtfully when designing their projects.”

Platinum winner: Gardens by the Bay

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Gardens by the Bay (“the Gardens”), is one of the largest garden development of its kind in the world, occupying a land area of 54 hectares. It is a unique recreational destination created for all to play in a garden setting in a city. With seamless integration throughout the development and connectivity to the city, the Gardens has successfully set a benchmark for new generation of garden development within the larger urban context. Before the Gardens opened, BCA and The Gardens jointly conducted a user trial to engage its visitors, including persons with disabilities, to solicit valuable feedback on their Universal Design features.

Dedication to Universal Design extends to all the Gardens’ attractions, facilities and services. They are thoughtfully designed to cater to the diverse needs of users of all ages and abilities. The uniquely designed accessible elevated walkways at the Supertree Groove, Flower Dome and Cloud Forest allow unobstructed movement for wheelchair users and mothers with prams.

Likewise, the developer and architects have placed pro-family facilities such as wet and dry play areas designed for different age groups, ample seating, dedicated nursing areas, diaper changing stations, child friendly sanitary fittings and shower area for children at strategic locations. This reinforced the Gardens as an ideal destination for everyone – families with children, the elderly and persons with disabilities.

Orientation in the Gardens is made easy with its intuitive way-finding cues and clear signage. Maps of its facilities are strategically placed throughout the Gardens for its visitors.

Platinum winner: The Interlace

 

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The Interlace, a private residential development, nbso online casino reviews stands out in its iconic architectural presence. The development boasts a traffic-free living environment where young children could play and run around safely. There is also a generous provision of communal facilities, landscaping and resting areas that are designed for users of all ages and abilities, so that residents of all ages and abilities to play and exercise together.

Of the Interlace’s 1,040 units of varying sizes, about 131 apartment units are designed with ageing-in-place provisions such as “stepless” bathrooms which will benefit more senior residents or wheelchair-bound residents. There are also 16 dualkey units – two units linked by an internal door – that promote multi-generation living.

The innovative stacking of the buildings in a hexagonal arrangement maximises the spacing between blocks to allow for more privacy between units. This arrangement also allows the creation of extensive roof gardens and landscaped sky terraces with lush planting and ample seating that serve as attractive and conducive places for social interaction and community bonding.

User-centric design philosophy, applied throughout the development by the developer and architects, is also well-illustrated with the sensitive design considerations. Well-placed sculptures and thematic courtyards form various landmarks and focal points that allow residents and visitors to easily find their way around this large development. Within its premises, there are seven seating areas that can be easily converted for wheelchair users.

The expansive basement car park is also carefully designed and marked with colour zones so that drivers and visitors can find their way to the right block with ease. There are also dedicated footpaths and road crossings that guide residents and visitors to their intended destinations safely and clear of the vehicular traffic.

Other winners

Besides these two Platinum-certified winners, these developments were also given BCA Universal Design Mark GoldPLUS certifications (in no order of merit):
– Cube 8
– Mount Elizabeth Novena Hospital
– NV Residences

For the full list of winners, please visit www.bca.gov.sg

Information provided by Building and Construction Authority.

 

Schindler 5500 – "Freedom of Design"

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Schindler breaks new ground with significantly more design options for architects

Your elevator deserves the most attractive cabin design.

“Elevators are small spaces and it is important that people feel comfortable in them. They have architectural characteristics, but at the same time they must also meet the requirements of modern industrial design. The Italian architect and designer was responsible for the interior design of the new Schindler 5500 – the innovative elevator for commercial and office buildings.

The motto for the concept was “Freedom of Design”. In other words: builders and architects should, as much as possible, no longer be restricted in terms of design. To achieve this, four lines were developed for the concept, ranging from the robust, functional variant (Navona) to the very complex, inspiring, and elegant-looking cabin design (Sunset Boulevard). They were, as always, when it comes to new Schindler design developments, tailored to the current architecture needs and trends.

Colors, materials, combinations
“There are basically two approaches that architects use,” says Edgard Spekking, Manager Sales & Marketing at Schindler. “The first integrates the elevator entirely within their building concept – they make the elevator part of the foyer. The other is to make clear, architectural accents with our products. And we want to offer solutions for both types.”

Newly available in Deco 2.0 is the expanded selection of warm, neutral and cool colors, providing entirely new possibilities of color and material combinations, giving walls and ceilings a whole new dimension.

Stainless steel is still very popular, as the classic material for an elevator. Glass elements are also being used increasingly more often; both transparent glass panels as well as colored, the so called “Back Painted Glass”. These are glass panels that are painted on the reverse side to achieve a deep color effect.

Also new to the range is the innovative “digital printing” on stainless steel and glass, which opens up completely new design possibilities and provides very inspiring cabin interiors for demanding architectural concepts, such as hotel lobbies, board rooms or roof-top bars. Imagination knows almost no bounds in cabin design today, especially because the Schindler 5500 allows for the interior weight to be up to 50% of the cabin payload.

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Schindler 5500 Deco 2.0 – Waving Sensations

<img class="size-medium wp-image-3766" オンライン カジノ alt=”schindler-5500-deco-2-sunset-blvd_small” src=”https://brj.com.sg/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/schindler-5500-deco-2-sunset-blvd_small-212×300.jpg” width=”212″ height=”300″ /> Schindler 5500 Deco 2.0 – Sunset Boulevard

 

Straight or curved

The optional “wave” element between the cabin ceiling and rear wall, which gives the cabin a “shuttle”-like feeling, is new in the Schindler 5500 program. Round or square? This incidentally is often a cultural question. For example, while curved lines and shapes are favored in southern regions, nordic design tends towards straight lines.

Ambient lighting

Accents in the cabin are also possible with the use of mirrors and light. Energy-saving LEDs are fully integrated into the design, especially because of the pleasant light they emit, which contributes to the well-being of the passengers. Today’s cabin light design comes not only from above but is now also available in the handrails or in the baseboard area.

Realize the customer’s vision

With the new Schindler 5500 design possibilities, a close connection was established with the newly refurbished Schindler 3300. When both types of lift are used in the same building, they can be designed with the same decor elements. “The architect’s time is limited and it is important for them that they do not need to make extensive analysis, even with special solutions. Therefore, our range is very attractive,” says Eric Darmenia, Schindler 5500 Program Director. With the new possibilities, Schindler will “realize the vision of the customer.”

Or, as designer Paolo Tempia Bonda formulated it: “Because the tastes and preferences in the world are not the same everywhere, we offer a selection. In order to assist our customers, we offer them some ‘Guidelines’ where they have the option of adapting to their individual and cultural tastes.”

 

Hilton Kuala Lumpur Redefines Itself with a New Urban Park Design Concept

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Kuala Lumpur, October 13, 2013 – Hilton Kuala Lumpur, an award winning flagship hotel for Hilton Hotel and Resorts in Asia, continues to push the envelope with a new urban park design concept  that is inspired by themes and motifs from nature.

 

This new design language totally transforms the entire lobby area of the hotel and infiltrates into its five new concept dining outlets. With a bold and contemporary modernist approach,

it is a complete departure from traditional hotel design with its open concept, alfresco like environment.

 

Taking inspiration from the wonderful green vista of the Lake Gardens that acts as a backdrop to the hotel, the urban park concept is designed to bring the serenity of this natural landscape into the hotel’s main public areas and new concept dining outlets, creating an oasis of serenity and calm for hotel guests, a sanctuary from the hectic frenzy of urban existence.

 

Motifs, colours, patterns and textures inspired by nature along with organic shapes and structures are used to create a holistic design language. However, they are interpreted and expressed in different ways so each area in the オンライン カジノ hotel still has its own distinct character.

 

In addition, in keeping with its reputation as a leading hotel for the international business traveler, all the redesigned public spaces feature data points to support electronic devices and internet access.

 

The new design concept was part of a major refurbishment the hotel underwent in the first half of this year to create a dynamic new environment in its main public areas for it hotel guests and to introduce five new F&B concept dining outlets.

 

Picture (top to bottom):

1) Lobby KL Hilton

2) Chambers Grill

3) Vasco

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For more information, visit www.hiltonworldwide.com