The brief

Here is the brief for AR5953A Topics In Design Technology:

• The site is a large block (175m x 185m) based on a site in Marina Bay area. Please see the houdini file for more details. An abstract model of surrounding buildings has been generated using the densities from the URA 2008 plan.
• The task is to develop a proposal for a mixed-use urban morphology that is high density and that also provides good quality of life.
• Mixed-use in this case means office, residential, and commercial. The number of people working in the building should be equal to the number of people living in it.
• High density means an overall plot ratio of 13 (i.e. 420,000 sq meters). This is the plot ratio that has been set by the URA. Car parking should also be considered, and is not included in the area calculations.
• Good quality of life means thinking about various issues that make life enjoyable. These will include daylight, ventilation, views, privacy, open spaces, noise, etc. The importance of these issues will be different for residential, commercial , and office.

The aim of this brief is for you to demonstrate your own IVP design methodology. Therefore, the main focus is on the process rather than on the final outcome. You will need to show how you have used the IVP tools and techniques to achieve the final outcome.

Some other links:

• For more information on plot ratio
  http://www.ura.gov.sg/circulars/text/dcdgfahb_d0e127.htm#d0e144
• The URA development guidelines
  http://www.ura.gov.sg/circulars/text/dcdnrhb_d0e4.htm
• The general design guidelines for tall buildings should be followed
  Tall Buildings: A strategic design guide

Here are some key areas:

• Parking: 20 m2 per car
• Residential: 30 m2 per person
• Flat: 90 m2
• People per flat: 3.5 people
• Office: 20m2 per person
• Commercial: 7 m2 per flat