GREAT British Building Design and Construction Challenge

An Holistic Vision for the Creative and Sustainable Development of Contemporary Vietnam Competition details and collaborative working
Emma Harvey
Associate Director Atkins

Who am I? Who are Atkins?

With Atkins for 14 years Worked in Hong Kong, Shanghai and Vietnam and on projects in Dubai and Johannesburg Background in environmental consultancy Worked with multi-disciplinary engineering teams, urban planners and architects Qualified Value Management Facilitator Experience in construction risk management Atkins are one of the worlds leading design, engineering and project management consultancies 2013 is 75th anniversary and 40 years in Asia New Representative Office in HCMC since 2012 Projects in Vietnam since 1990s Latest project architectural design for Lavanue

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Competition details
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Thu Thiem New Urban Area

Site B

Site A

Site boundary

Site A Southern Delta Research Centre

Site A Southern Delta Research Centre

Neighborhood 8 also known as the Southern Delta District is the most ecologically sensitive development area at Thu Thiem This area is seen as a zone of enhanced mangrove landscape, dredged and cleaned waterways, and extremely sensitive development that preserves a crucial part of the existing peninsula This landscape will be preserved and enhanced, while at the same time contributing to the ecological health of the urban environment Three small development areas are proposed: A resort hotel An Aquatic Park and Botanical Research facilities .. What functions ? It will be critical to design and manage these developments in a sustainable way, ensuring that the Southern Delta can be improved to serve its new purpose for Thu Thiem and the city as a whole
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From the brief

The Southern Delta Research Centre
This is to be a research centre focussed on the features of the Southern Delta such as the botany of the mangroves and water systems. The functions deemed appropriate for such a research centre shall also be at the discretion of the contestants. Contestants are encouraged to consider ways of engaging the general public with the researchers and their work.

Site A Urban Design Guidelines

Key information: Parcel area: 24,462m2 GFA: 10,000m2 NET FAR: 0.41 Efficiency: 75% Usable GFA: 7,500m2 No Residential or commercial 75 Car parking spaces (1,875m2 at grade) 150 employees
Challenge these parameters!

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Site B Commercial Block

Site B Commercial Block

Neighborhood 1 forms the northern half of Thu Thiems Core Area which is the high density mixed-use Central Business District. It is surrounded on 3 sides by water bodies and connected to HCMC District 1 by Thu Thiem Bridge #2 Crescent Boulevard is the main spine, with the highest towers clustered along the edge and decreasing in height towards the Saigon River and Central Lake. The neighborhood is anchored by the 50,000m2 Conference Center. A nearby mixed-use development of hotels, restaurants, and shops support this major complex. A major new iconic cultural facility the Opera House is also located in Neighborhood A nearby Visitors Center and other mixed-use commercial towers form the northern boundary of the Central Plaza. The entire neighborhood is wrapped on its western side by the Crescent Park, Thu Thiems new public landscape facing the historic city
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From the brief

Commercial urban block This is to be a mixed use collection of commercial functions and a cultural facility assigned as a visitor centre. The contestants should set a vision for commercial property development in contemporary Vietnam that balances financial viability with the development of a vibrant community. The total floor area, building height, site coverage are all completely at the contestants discretion.

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Site B Urban Design Guidelines

Key information:
Parcel area: 20,659m2 GFA: 168,500m2 NET FAR: 13.11, 8.33, 0.83 Efficiency: 80% and 50% Maximum floors: 30, 20 & 4 100% commercial for 2 sites 1,325 Car parking spaces (underground - 43,977m2) 10,917 employees

Challenge these parameters!

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Judging criteria
Main Criteria Architecture and urban design Structural engineering Evaluation description Context (physical, cultural, economic), creative and innovative design, climate sensitivity, public space private space dialogue Demonstrate fundamental understanding of structural engineering concepts, identify structure suitable for intended use, cost-effectiveness and material usage. Demonstrate innovative techniques for stormwater management and mitigation Demonstrate fundamental understanding of mechanical, electrical and public health engineering concepts, identify systems suitable for intended use, costeffectiveness, life cycle costing. Demonstrate innovative techniques for minimizing energy consumption whilst still providing a high quality building environment Demonstrate an awareness of, and application to their proposed design, of the 10 categories used for measuring sustainability under the Vietnam Green Building Council's LOTUS system Market relevance (highest and best use) with supporting business case Demonstration of holistic design approach and collaborative working Design takes into consideration ease of buildability. Material selection is appropriate for the region and intended use and the implications of the materials used has been explored. Model quality, graphic design, production quality, presenter skills, quality of material, audience engagement Overall outstanding and innovative elements
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Mechanical and electrical engineering

Sustainability

Real estate Holistic approach Construction

Deliverables and presentation Innovation

Collaborative working
Integrated design process

Integrated process
Definition: An approach to design and operations that brings team members together to work collaboratively on all of the projects systems to find synergistic solutions that support ever greater levels of design and implementation performance Often used in the context of green buildings Integrated process can be used for all stages of a building project, from design and construction to operations and reuse or demolition

Important to: Start as early as possible Discuss project goals and requirements Agree a statement of performance goals (and sustainability)

Integrated Design
Conventional design vs. integrated design Conventional design: All designers and contractors work relatively independently on individual scopes of work Limits opportunities for integration and synergy Integrated design: Brings all stakeholders and the project team to work together and think holistically Deeper integration, more innovation, more synergy Collaborative problem solving

Connections and communications

Essential communications within a Design and Build team
Building users Architect Interior designer Property / planning staff Facilities management staff Community members Owner

Structural engineer

Facilities O&M staff

MEP engineer

MEP sub-contractors

Civil engineer General contractor Construction manager Product manufacturers Cost estimator

Landscape architect Environmental consultant Commissioning authority

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Source: From USGBC

Advantages of an integrated process

More time and collaboration spent early in the process: An opportunity to look at the big picture Improves communication between team members Building system synergies are optimised Reduces time for construction drawings Projects executed more thoughtfully The project better meets the needs of occupants or communities Ultimately can save time and money

Design charrettes
Definition: an intensive, collaborative session (workshop) in which a project team and stakeholders discuss design options related to all aspects of a building construction and produces a specific deliverable Held at the beginning of the project and at key milestones Ensure alignment with goals, objectives and actions Collaboration of different disciplines and perspectives Include stakeholders, project team and relevant experts Combination of brainstorming, different perspectives and a focus on results Highly structured and with a strong facilitator

Charrette process
Project owner may prepare a statement of goals and relevance to the project Clear goals and specific deliverables and outcomes help participants understand the purpose and gives basis for setting agenda Typical process / agenda: Background briefing to ensure all participants have the basic information on the project and the topics to be discussed Brainstorming to generate ideas and solutions Evaluation of ideas or options to identify preferred solution Development of recommendations Initial response from owner / developer Reporting and identified actions

Top tips
for creative brainstorming

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Obstacles to creativity and integration

When people are introduced to the idea of collaborative working, integrated design, design charrettes and brainstorming some people are reluctant to try it out

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People dont like to change

My way is the best way!

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But anyone can get it wrong!

We dont meet our clients objectives We dont solve a problem We have to do re-work We run over time We run over budget

Working collaboratively and thinking holistically can help to avoid some of the these problems

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Developing a design / solution

TIME

Divergent thinking Convergent thinking

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Getting creative with brainstorming

No hierarchy - everyone is equal Everything is challengeable Group interaction is encouraged Minimise negative / threatening situations: No judgement Dont dismiss ideas No, because. becomes yes, but Encourage positive attitudes Encourage the quiet / reserved No one person is always right

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Anyone can have a good idea A good idea can become a GREAT idea

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After brainstorming
Evaluation against performance goals Recommendations and actions

After the workshop / charrette

Set up a programme Follow up on responsibilities and actions Dont work alone - maintain regular communication Smaller task group meetings Continue your big picture thinking

Good luck!
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To summarise What are you trying to achieve? GREAT British Building Design and Construction Challenge
An Holistic Vision for the Creative and Sustainable Development of Contemporary Vietnam

Contact me via: emma.harvey@atkinsglobal.com

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