RIBA Part 1 Portfolio

AREEJ KHATRI

RIBA Part 1 Portfolio De Montfort University

CONTENTS

Page Chapter 1 5 2

Curriculum vitae

3

Working in Green

Third Year Final Project

Challenging the Health and Care Typology

Second Year Final Project

4

Practice, Profession, and Ethics

Group project

Curriculum Vitae Chapter 1

AREEJ KHATRI

I am a Part 1 Architecture graduate and aspiring architect. I am interested in sustainable building practices and how the architecture industry can reduce its environmental impact. I am fascinated by new and old methods of building, after researching vernacular architecture in different regions for my dissertation.

EDUCATION

2020-2023

BA (Hons) Architecture

De Montfort University

2018-2020

A Levels: Maths, Art, French Hills Road Sixth Form College

2015-2018

GCSEs 7-9

Springwood High School

SKILLS

• Develop architectural designs

• Make digital and physical models

• Create architectural drawings

• Understand construction of buildings

• Present ideas and projects

SOFTWARE

• AutoCAD

• SketchUp

• Revit

• Lumion

• Enscape

• Adobe Photoshop

• Adobe Illustrator

• Adobe InDesign

UNIVERSITY PROJECTS

Design Studio

Home Address:

3 Lilac Wood, King’s Lynn, Norfolk, PE30 3SW

(2022-2023)

• Designed office building for small businesses, working alongside an existing café.

• Created a digital model of the existing building and my proposal.

• Drew plans, sections, elevations, 3D isometric, and created renders.

• Learned about working with an existing building and ruins.

• Learned about respecting history of a site, causing minimal interference for current users and biodiversity.

• Presented project coherently to class, tutors, and other professors to gain advice and critique.

Building Performance & Technology

(2022-2023)

• Created digital and physical models showing the layers of construction and structure.

• Carried out material studies: tested the strength of wood, and explored how different textures can be created using plaster for internal walls.

• Worked in a group in a project and presentation.

Practice, Profession & Ethics

• Worked together as an architectural practice.

(2022)

• Learned about working in the industry, including building regulations and the RIBA Plan of Work.

• Made a presentation to a ‘client’ explaining coherently who we are as a practice, how their project would work with us, and explaining the prices and time scale.

• Calculated different fee proposals.

WORK EXPERIENCE

Ian H Bix Associates

(2019)

• Attended survey of building. Learned how to take and record dimensions of buildings, using tape measure and laser measure.

• Introduced to AutoCAD and SketchUp.

• Drew façade of building on AutoCAD.

• Introduced to plans, sections, elevations.

• Learned about the structure of a small architectural firm.

Working in Green Chapter 2

Working in Green

Third Year Final Project

Both& - the studio which celebrates the old, the unused, the broken, enhancing it with new, inhabitable, enjoyable spaces.

Dialectic (noun) - 1. the art of investigating or discussing the truth of opinions; 2. inquiry into metaphysical contradictions and their solutions.

Dialectic architecture (noun) - taking control of the metaphysical contradictions; creating solutions enhancing the differences between the physical and metaphysical qualities.

Mural for end of year Degree Show

Working in Green is transforming Frog Island with new office spaces for small businesses, with a natural greenhouse sanctuary providing the perfect working environment.

Prioritising small businesses can help the economy to recover and improve, and ‘Working in Green’ is a space specifically suited to small businesses. They can set up offices in the open or enclosed spaces depending on their needs. The open plan spaces encourange mingling and can introduce businesses to each other. Frog Island is a historically industrial site with very little greenery. Creating an internal space full of light and plants can bring a new sense of life into this little corner of Frog Island.

Ground Floor Plan

1 office space in greenhouse

4 cafe

2 plants in greenhouse

5 storage for cafe

3 circulation core

6 W/C

7 lifts

The main challenge of this design was circulation. The floors in the two parts of the existing building were not aligned, which made it difficult to use the existing core for circulation. I introduced the idea of bridges and voids between the spaces, allowing levels to change using stairs. This then created an issue in accessibility, therefore lifts were needed in the two spaces separated by changing level bridges. Finally, the design was accessible to all, and I was able to make full use of the existing building and it’s different levels with little interference with the existing fabric. The only changes made were removal of the flooring in the upper levels while maintining the structural beams, and creating openings for doors in between the two sides of the building.

In this section, the difference between the floor levels in the existing building is apparent, demonstrating the need to discover a solution which minimised damage to the existing building, while making it usable for the purpose of the brief, with the old and new programmes.

Here we can see one way in which the building can become a greenhouse, benefitting the people working inside with proximity to greenery.

1:200 @ A3

Preserving the building itself was important in this project, as well as ensuring that any additions did not take away attention from the existing building. The intention of the elevation design was to ‘fill in the blanks’ of what was broken away during the fire which destroyed the old mill. The glass façade sits a step back from the existing brick façade and is made from glass bricks, hinting that the ghost of the building is still there, its spirit lives on. The brick office building within the steel-frame greenhouse is inspired by San Cataldo Cemetery by Aldo Rossi, due to its regular perforations and the effect this gives inside and outside the building. The perforations reflect the style of the existing building, and the staggered floors mirror the broken wall from the destruction of the factory.

1:200 @ A3

Internal Perspective

A view from the office building, through the greenhouse, into the circulation core, showing the existing graffiti and the state of the existing wall.

Perspectives

View from inside the greenhouse, towards the openplan office building.

View from the circulation core, over the bridge through the greenhouse.

upper grid supports glass roof

steel ‘I’ section beams bolted through plates

double ‘I’ section beam grid on top

Technical Section

insulated glass cladding

steel ‘I’ section columns

bolts driven into pile caps

steel plates

concrete pile caps

5m deep concrete pile

foundations

6m deep concrete pile

foundations

horizontal steel beams form double grid

fire stop system compositse corrugated steel deck wood floor finish

plasterboard ceiling finish

steel ‘I’ section beams form structural grid

brick cladding internal and external

steel beam acts as lintel above openings 1:20

sun enters during summer and winter. insulated glass keeps it cool in summer and warm in winter. reduces need for artificial heating/ cooling. plenty of sunlight keeps plants and visitors healthy.

Environmental Section

rain falls between the teeth of the sawtooth roof. it is drained to the end of the building where it is collected and may be used to water the plants.

https://www.toughglass.com.au/ product/igu-insulated-glass-unit/

glazing is insulated, preventing too much solar heat gain.

hot air can rise up and out of the openings at the top of the facade.

top level of glazing between double beam system opens and closes to allow air flow. cool air enters preventing the space from becoming too hot.

under the shelter of the building, the shade keeps it cool inside the office spaces. air flows freely through the openings as there are no windows or doors

Chapter 3

Challenging the Health and Care Typology

Challenging the Health and Care Typology

A Day Center for Older People Second Year Final Project

I believe that an ageing population is something to be celebrated. Older people themselves deserve to be celebrated, rather than being pushed away from society. More spaces should exist that are made for the enjoyment of older generations. They should have a say in the design of these spaces, the way they are used, and the activities that can happen there. I have designed a building and landscape that is primarily a day centre for older people, but is welcoming people of all ages and backgrounds, allowing older and younger generations to enjoy the space together and feel more connected.

Beaumont Leys, Leicester, is a diverse area, with many people coming from a deprived or marginalised background. A space should exist here that brings all of these people together in a way that benefits the whole community.

Green

spaces can be used for multiple activities, use may change with needs of visitors/over time

some spaces are more open to all compared to others which may be more suited to the older visitors

celebrate diversity in Beaumont Leys. embrace cultural differences

landscape will include various native species, rewilding

plant rooms/service rooms will have dedicated spaces within the design

risk of falling. keep space on one level.

history of the site: sewage plant, building there before.

very low flood risk on the site

small enough space to retain heat, reduce need for heating

will examine sun path, and position spaces accordingly to maximise solar benefits

elderly people may be prone to confusion, the space must be easy to navigate

quality landscaping of the site is essential to create a comfortable space with pleasant views. greenery improves mental health, reduces stress and anxiety.

natural daylight reduces eye strain and reduces need for artificial light sources. many windows will accommodate this systems such as MHRV provide constant fresh air, improves air quality. materials used will create minimal pollution

maximising natural light with windows/sky lights, heat retention methods with insulation, and ventilation to reduce need to use extra energy

energy can be sourced on site using solar panels, wind turbines, or CHP technology

locally sourced materials, reduce need to transport far distances

prioritise recyclable and reusable materials, life cycle

rainwater collection systems, can be used in cooking, flushing toilets

The

Plan Targets and how they influence my design

Beaumont Leys Leicester City Leicestershire

Site Map

Charette - the inspiring foxes of Leicester

Foxes are particularly common in Leicester, but can be found all over the UK. They sit at the top of the woodland wildlife’s food chain. Despite their wild, undomesticated nature, foxes are not necessarily aggressive towards humans. A red fox was spotted on the site during the first visit, boasting its signature red-orange fur and bushy tail. The fox seen on site appeared afraid as it ran away after spotting the group of people.

I consider foxes to be a rather misunderstood species. They tend to be alone, lurking in shadows at night, which leads us to be afraid of them, and makes us think of them as scheming, or even vicious. In reality, no animal is inherently evil and I intend to explore the beauty of foxes through my design process.

I created the model of the sleeping fox to express the gentle side of foxes which we do not see in our every day lives.

Fox-shaped model / Abstracting the form

Above:

In order to explore foxes and architecture, I recreated the shape of the clay model in a more interactive way, in which I can explore structuring a shape and finding spaces within the structure inspired by a pre-established form.

Left:

After creating this model and loose sketches based on it, I found 3 spaces: the head, the body, and the tail. These became the spaces which would house everything that is needed in my day centre for older people.

Ground floor plan (rendered)

The large spaces in the fox-inspired form provide open spaces with versatile uses. The high ceilings provide enough space for a multi-use sports hall which is essential to encourage older people to keep fit. With a cafe on site, people are enticed into the building. The side closest to the edge of the green space houses the admin room and smaller rooms for people to use, such as workshops where they can learn new skills.

Roof plan (rendered)

Made entirely of timber, the building reflects the natural space in which it sits, which is surrounded by trees and other green spaces used by the whole community. Facing south, the building benefits from natural sunlight pouring into the skylights dotted around the roof and walls.

1:500 @ A3

Sections

Above:

Section through centre of the building. This shows the sports hall, and the main entrance, with the cafe in the background. The sports hall is carved into the ground to allow adequate space for sports which require taller spaces, such as badminton.

Below:

Section through the east wing of the building, where the smaller rooms are. This shows the timber frame of the building.

Section AA

Section BB

1:200 @ A3

Technical section

horizontal external timber cladding

vertical timber battens, at 600mm centres

breather membrane

skylight

timber beams - secondary structure

additional supporting elements - timber beams

aluminium gutter

glu-lam beams - primary structure

vapour control layer + internal plaster board cladding

timber lintel - safe lintel, protected from rain

main door

ThermaBeam insulated concrete floor slabs under travertine tile flooring, on concrete foundations

INSPIRED BY: Long Sutton Studio by Cassion Castle Architects

ridge tile

The primary structure is a series of six glulam portal frames, with lesser elements then layered over this in a clear hierarchy. Exposed galvanised steel plates and fixings emphasise the structure and offer further visual interest alongside the timber and brick.

RC slab

MC pad footings

reclaimed clay roof tiles

Glu-lam portal frame

aluminium RWP’s and gutters

Glu-lam sheeting rails

green oak board on board cladding

red brick plinth

1:100 @ A3

Partial model

The purpose of making this partial model was to work out how the structure would stay standing, whether it is strong enough to support the span of itself, and how many layers of structure are needed in order for the building to stand.

I found that the frames I built were too flimsy, and needed additional supports, as seen in the exploded isometric on the next page. I also found that the foundations would need to be deep in order for the building to survive the construction process and to continue standing, as the frames are rather topheavy so tend to fall without proper support, which is given by the secondary structure and foundations.

secondary timber frame. keeps primary frames upright and stable, provides space for insulation and services.

primary timber frame structure, sitting atop pile foundations (not pictured)

battens supporting timber cladding. 1:300

Chapter 4

Practice, Profession, and Ethics

Group Project

EFFICIENCY | INNOVATION | DILLIGENCE

THOMAS COOK BUILDING, GRANBY STREET, LEICESTER

FOR THE CONSIDERATION OF SCOTT CASH ARGENT MANAGEMENT LTD.

ABOUT ATLAS ARCHITECTS

WHO WE ARE MEET THE TEAM

We are Atlas Architects, founded in 2005, based in the Cultural Quarter of Leicester. As a business, we prioritise a close relationship with our clients, which we achieve by deliberately keeping our practice small to deliver a high standard of customer service, ensuring that our clients’ needs are met. We are dedicated to encouraging environmentally friendly designs and sustainable projects.

Our team consists of talented architects, artists, and designers whose expertise enriches our practice. Our personnel are a diverse set of highly skilled individuals whose priority is providing ethical, sustainable solutions to the needs of the client. We respond to the clients’ budgetary needs and required time frame irrespective of the size or nature of the project.

Atlas is a limited company, meaning that we are a privately owned enterprise. We function professionally and have a high level of confidence in our employees. As a limited company, we can secure financing with ease, thus fulfilling the client’s needs to the highest quality

At Atlas Architects, we are proud of our dedication to the community, and we strive to create a better environment. The RIBA Sustainable Outcome Guide is fundamental to our design process, throughout all stages –conception to construction.

Areej is a fully qualified RIBA chartered architect. With many years of experience in the industry, Areej prides herself on her extensive knowledge on the rules and regulations surrounding ethical working and design. Areej is actively involved in the work that goes on with the team. She acknowledges the different skill sets within the team and delegates specific roles within projects accordingly.

Ayla is a fully qualified RIBA chartered architect who brings immense knowledge on building conversions and historical building preservation to our team. She has worked across the UK developing sustainable, inspiring designs in and around conservation areas. As our sustainability advisor, Ayla ensures that our designs prioritise sustainability and works hard to encourage all parties involved to prioritise sustainability.

Siyana is a fully qualified RIBA chartered architect, who specialises in commercial design, particularly office spaces. Having worked in Switzerland, she has expanded her knowledge on human comfort and user experience in architectural design. As our health and safety advisor, Siyana guarantees a safe workspace for our employees and all parties involved in the process of contruction.

Sabrina is a fully qualified RIBA chartered architect. She ensures that our architectural practice complies with the ARB code of conduct. Sabrina has extensive knowledge on the procurement process and legal requirements around building. With her experience she has built an extensive set of skills including the ability to make spaces which bring communities together.

As a chartered architectural firm, we have experience in residential and commercial design. Over the years, our practice has developed an extensive set of skills in the field of residential and commercial buildings. Our strength lies within refurbishing historic and listed buildings, allowing us to implement innovative concepts while preserving the history of the surrounding context.

At Atlas Architects, we pride ourselves in our core set of values. We prioritise sustainable and ethical values within our projects to ensure that our designs are environmentally conscious. We encourage our clients to adopt these principles into their design requirements so we can work collectively to create a sustainable, ethical design.

We guarantee that planning and building regulations, and safety procedures are strictly adhered to during the design and construction process, to ensure the safest working environment and building performance for everyone involved in construction and the building users.

AREEJ KHATRI Managing Director AYLA-BELMA HADZOVIC Architect, Director

SIYANA IVANOVA Architect, Director

SABRINA POIANA Architect, Director

HOW WE WORK

CODES OF CONDUCT

RIBA INTEGRITY

At Atlas Architect, we believe that integrity is the essence of everything successful. We are proud RIBA members and will continue to promote integrity, and protection of the public interest and future generations within our practice. We maintain an honest, professional relationship with our clients from the first consultation; fostering an environment where the client feels no dubiety.

COMPETENCE

Our team is made up of inquiring minds, always eager to learn more about architecture, and promote this continued learning. We encourage our employees to seek challenges and be ambitious with their designs, while acting competently, consciously, and responsibly.

RELATIONSHIPS

Trust is the foundation of all client-architect relationships. At Atlas, we value respect, inclusivity, and ethics. We do this by creating a collaborative relationship with all parties involved. We seek to obstruct social injustices and promote the rights and interests of our clients and the users of the spaces we create.

ARB

• Be honest and act with integrity.

• Be competent.

• Promote your services honestly and responsibly.

• Manage your business competently.

• Consider the wider impact of your work.

• Carry out your work faithfully and conscientiously.

• Be trustworthy and look after your clients’ money properly.

• Have appropriate insurance arrangements.

• Maintain the reputation of architects.

• Deal with disputes or complaints appropriately.

• Co-operate with regulatory requirements and investigations.

• Have respect for others.

WHY CHOOSE US?

ARB

As part of the Architects Registration Board, our architects must follow the ARB code of conduct. For example, Our clients can benefit from our highly competent team, who work well together and have respect for one another. Thus, our clients receive a high level of care from us.

RIBA

Being a RIBA chartered practice, we are constantly learning and developing our skills to provide the best service for our clients. Our clients can be certain that they will receive high quality work.

SOCIAL JUSTICE

As a RIBA Chartered firm, we seek to uphold the RIBA’s need for social justice. This includes our ethical advisor ensuring that all parties involved are treated and paid fairly. We also like to give back to our community – we donate a part of our profit to local charities; and we work closely with local universities, offering work experience for aspiring architects.

SUSTAINABILITY

We strive to protect our environment. Being RIBA chartered, we choose to adhere to the RIBA Sustainable Outcomes Guide, so that our designs are not harmful to the environment. For this brief, we will consider the environmental ramifications of demolishing the building, compared to those of refurbishing it. We will implement BREEAM Pre-Assessment measures that consider building orientation, natural ventilation systems and lighting, using local resources, water management, and user wellbeing.

HISTORIC CITY

The site lies within the Granby Street Conservation Area. The Leicester Council is adamant about the preservation and protection of this historic area, which means there may be limitations on whether a building can be demolished. Ayla, our expert on the subject, will lead this design.

EFFICIENCY

We prioritise our client’s needs in terms of budget and time. We do not take on many clients at a time; we are a small practice, and we aim to give a high level of attention to each client. We set out stages of the design process and schedule our time accordingly; we keep to our schedule to ensure that the client’s time and money is utilised effectively. Our designs are adaptable – once the building is completed, it can be used as an efficient office space, but it can later be converted into other types of spaces.

COMMUNICATION

We articulate the fees clearly to the client from the beginning of the project. We are skilled in using various software which can provide a visual on what the design might look like inside and out, and how people may interact with the space after completion.

ATLAS’ RECOMMENDATIONS; ETHICAL AND SUSTAINABLE CONSIDERATIONS ETHICS SUSTAINABILITY

• Locally sourced, sustainable materials

• Quality materials - no need for rebuilding

• Sustainable building techniques, eg. pre-fab

• Long lifecycle of materials - able to be reused once destroyed

• Ventilation - reduce need for artificial ventilation

• Thermal performace - insulation = reduce need for artificial heating and cooling

• Constructed with need for long term energy efficiency

• Water management - saving rainwater, reuse of greywater

• Reduce carbon footprint

• Quality materials - safe, non-toxic, durable

• Air quality - ensure adequate ventilation

• Lifestyle - ensure users’ health

• Daylight - ensure natural lighting is adequate

• Green - incorporate greenery, plants indoors and outdoors = good for the mind

• Payment - ensure all parties are paid fairly

• Surrounding buildings - ensure the users of surrounding buildings are not affected negatively

COSTS AND FEES

HOW WE CALCULATE FEES SERVICES

At Atlas Architects, we adjust how we calculate our fees based on the project we are undertaking. There are 3 ways in which we calculate our fees.

Percentage of construction costs

With this method, we would charge you a set percentage of the cost of the construction of the building. This percentage may vary across architectural practices, and within a practice depending on the type and scale of project. A bigger, more expensive project may result in a lower architectural fee percentage. At Atlas, we generally charge between 3% and 10% of the construction fees if we choose this method of calculation, depending on the scale of the project.

Time based

A time-based approach is where we would charge you a set hourly rate, and calculate the fees based on how many hours were put into each stage of design. The stages which take more time, for example Stage 4 – Technical Detailing – would take more time than Stage 2 – Concept Design – therefore it would cost more.

Fixed cost

This approach is appropriate when the project is very clear and specific from the beginning. We would charge a fixed cost at the end of each stage which would be pre-determined based on the specifics of the project, and how much work goes into each stage.

For this project, we would charge a percentage of the construction costs. We can estimate this using square metre rates for office designs in the area. On this page you will find a breakdown of the architectural fees based on a percentage of the construction costs with three options: Design & Build procurement route (full service); Traditional procurement route (full service); and the costs for a partial service up to the end of Stage 2.

At Atlas Architects, the services that we offer include the following:

• Consultation to develop brief

• Sketches for concept designs

• Detailed design proposal drawings

• Technical detailed drawings

• 3D modeling and rendering for visualisations

• Sustainability advice

• Ethics advice

• Health & safety advice

These services are all covered by the fee that we propose. It is important to note that the fee that we propose does not cover application costs, which is the cost of the planning application and the building regulations approval.

FEE PROPOSALS

CALCULATING CONSTRUCTION COSTS

According to PlanRadar.com, the UK average cost of construction for regular office buildings is £2,050/m2. More specifically, they say that the average cost in the East Midlands is 98% of the average UK cost, making it £2,009m2. Taking the minimum GIFA required, 4400 m2, the construction cost will be £8,839,600. Typically, sustainable building can add as much as 10% to construction costs. An added 10% results in a construction cost of £9,723,560

CALCULATING OUR FEES

Since this is a large-scale project, we will choose a low percentage to calculate our fees.

3% of £9,723,560 = £291,706.80 VAT excluded.

RIBA PLAN OF WORK - PART 1

WHAT IS IT?

The RIBA plan of work or in short term POW works as a template that every architectural firm uses as a guidance for construction projects from which the preparation of detailed professional services and building contracts are made. The POW puts in order 8 stages of which a process of briefing, designing, delivering, maintaining, operating and using a building occurs. The services that can be provided by following the plan of work can be stopped at any stage. The most recent update on the plan of work was in 2020.

WHY IS POW IMPORTANT?

It sets up a clear organisation of tasks and responsibilities of everyone involved in the project that the client must be aware of.

STAGE BOUNDARIES

Stages 0-4 will handled one of the other as the order follows Stages 4-5 will overlap in the Project Programme for most projects. Stage 5 begins when the contractor takes control of the site and finishes at Practical Completion.

Stage 6 commences at time of the handover of the building to the client which right after Practical Completion and is completed at the end the Defects Liability Period.

Stage 7 starts simultaneously with stage 6 and last for the whole lifespan of the building.

PLANNING NOTE

Planning Applications are to be submitted at the end of Stage 3 or earlier only if the collected information required has been met. Furthermore a mid stage is also created and made known to the project team in order to understand which tasks and outcomes will be required.

PROCUREMENT AND POW

The plan of work is neutral to the procurement methods to choose from and can be fitted with whichever procurement methods are used.

ATLAS AND RIBA POW

In our practice we make sure we work alongside with the plan of work making sure that each stage is strictly followed and completed by the standards set by the RIBA. We make sure that our sustainability solutions are to the needs of our clients as well as the RIBA Sustainable Outcome Guide and after each stage is completed we evaluate it to make sure it is up to the standards set in the RIBA Plan of Work.

RIBA REFERENCE GUIDE

(Based on RIBA Plan of Works)

CORE TASKS:

STAGE 0

STRATEGIC DEFINITION

Prepare Client Requirements Develop Business Case for feasible options including review of Project Risks and Project Budget

Ratify option that best delivers Client Requirements

Review Feedback from previous projects

Undertake Site Appraisals

STAGE 1 PREPARATION AND BRIEF

Prepare Project Brief including Project Outcomes and Sustainability Outcomes, Quality Aspirations and Spatial Requirements

Undertake Feasibility Studies

Agree Project Budget Source Site Information including Site Surveys

Prepare Project Programme

Prepare Project Execution Plan

STAGE 4

TECHNICAL DESIGN

Develop architectural and engineering technical design

Prepare and coordinate design team Building Systems information

Prepare and integrate specialist subcontractor Building Systems information

Prepare stage Design Programme

STAGE 2 CONCEPT DESIGN

Prepare Architectural Concept incorporating Strategic Engineering requirements and aligned to Cost Plan, Project Strategies and Outline Specification

Agree Project Brief

Derogations

Undertake Design Reviews with client and Project Stakeholders

Prepare stage Design Programme

STAGE 5 MANUFACTURING AND CONSTRUCTION

Finalise Site Logistics

Manufacture Building Systems and construct building

Monitor progress against Construction Programme

Inspect Construction Quality

Resolve Site Queries as required

Undertake Commissioning of building

Prepare Building Manual

STAGE 3 SPATIAL CO-ORDINATION

Undertake Design Studies, Engineering Analysis and Cost Exercises to test Architectural Concept resulting in Spatially Coordinated design aligned to updated Cost Plan, Project Strategies and Outline Specification

Initiate Change Control Procedures

Prepare stage Design Programme

STAGE 6 HANDOVER

Hand over building in line with Plan for Use

Strategy

Undertake review of Project Performance

Undertake seasonal Commissioning

Rectify defects

Complete initial Aftercare tasks including light touch Post Occupancy Evaluation

STAGE 7 USE

Implement Facilities Management and Asset Management

Undertake Post Occupancy Evaluation of building performance in use

Verify Project Outcomes including Sustainability Outcomes

PLANNING APPLICATION, BUILDING REGULATION, CDM

PLANNING APPLICATION:

Planning application is an official request to a local authority for authorisation to build something new or to add to an existing building. This document is submitted during stage 3 of the RIBA plan of work.

DECLINED APPLICATION

Declined application is the refusal of the planning application however you may be able to resubmit another amended application, with no charge, in the course of 1 year from the initial decision.

PRE-APPLICATIONS:

Pre-applications are discussions undertaken before the final decision of the planning applications.

Planning permission is the legal process for deciding whether the design and construction proposals are fit to undertake further development.

APPROVED APPLICATIONS:

Approved applications will allow for work to begin on the site. The approved application document will include:

- Standard application form

- Application fee

- Ownership certificate

- Agricultural holdings certificate

- Design access statement

- Location plan, showing site and context

- Site plan, showing the proposal in greater detail

- High standard project detail drawings

BUILDING REGULATIONS

Building regulations means a set of standards required for the upbringing of buildings both regarding the design and construction. This can apply to any type of buildings (commercial and domestic) as well as extensions, renovation of an existing building and new builds.

List of GOV.UK approved documents for Building regulations:

A - Structure

B - Fire safety

C - Site preparation and resistance to contaminants and moisture

D - Toxic substances

E - Resistance to sound

F - Ventilation

G - Sanitation, hot water safety and water efficiency

H - Drainage and waste disposal

J - Combustion appliances and fuel storage systems

K - Protection from failing, collision and impact

L - Conservation of fuel and power

M - Access to and use of buildings

P - Electrical safety

Q - Security in dwellings

R - High speed electronic communications networks

Regulation 7 - Material and workmanship

Leicester City Council

www.leicester.gov.uk

0116 454 1000

Building Regulations

www.gov.uk/building

-regulations-approval

RIBA Plan of Work

www.ribaplanofwork .com

Health and Safety Executive

www.hse.gov.uk

This set of standards is required to ensure the health and safety of a building as well as the people inhabiting it. Building regulation approval is completed at the end of stage 4 of the RIBA plan of work before the project can begin the construction work.

The approved building regulations documents will include:

- Name and address of contractors working on the project

- A building contract period

- Detailed plans, elevations, and sections with supporting technical drawings and calculations

- A site plane (scaled)

- A thorough cost estimation alongside a fee plan

CDM Construction design management:

CDM is set of regulations regarding the health and safety responsible for managing the welfare of the construction projects. These regulations apply to every construction project in the UK. Client responsibilities include:

- Appointing a Principal Designer and a Principal Contractor

- The communication between members of the construction process

- Facilitating necessary facilities

- Enough hours and resources to the CDM

- Making sure that the CDM is running within the specific time frame.

CDMAdditional Responsibili ties: Process of Liaison

CDM - Who is responsible?

Atlas is committed to providing design solutions for innovative, sustainable, and adaptive design to help with the ongoing climate emergency. Our practice aims to achieve the BREEAM excellent Design Stage.

We will ensure that the BREEAM assessment is carried out at the design stage, following which, an interim certificate will be issued. A post construction assessment will take place, and a final certificate will be issued, and a rating will be awarded.

A MODERN OFFICE

Besides being solely for business, an office should be a space that is sustainable, welcoming, comfortable, and caters to the needs of the employees.

TRANSORT:

-Provision of cycle facilities, indoor cycle spaces, lockers, shower and changing facilities.

LAND & ECOLOGY:

-Incorporation of a green roof / green roof space.

-Utilisation of a 100% wildflower turf vegetation layer.

ENERGY:

-Zero Carbon energy, solar photovoltaic panels.

-Low carbon energy by reversible air source heat pumps.

-Energy efficient lifts that are on standby during off peak times.

-Energy sub-metering to monitor and manage energy use.

-Energy efficient internal & external lighting.

-Daylight sensors/presence detection.

-Mechanical ventilation with heat recovery and natural ventilation.

WATER:

-Toilet with effective flush, three litres or less.

-Fitted taps with Eco spray outlet, two litres per minute.

-Showers limited to nine litres per minute.

MATERIALS:

-Locally sourced as defined by the Green Guide Specification.

-Retained façade and structure, reduced lifecycle emissions.

-Thermal insulation with low embodied impact.

PROFESSIONALS & THE CLIENT

HEALTH & WELLBEING:

-Lighting in line with visual performance & comfort.

-Blinds for shading control.

-Improved air quality.

-Good thermal comfort.

-Reduced noise through insulation.

ADDITIONAL:

-Aesthetic consideration, and provision of greenery.

-Well designed open floor plans, hierarchy of spaces for various office requirements, i.e. conference rooms, administrative offices, and computer spaces.

- In consideration of COVID-19, an office space that is open, physically and emotionally comfortable, sociable, and adaptable, while remaining a space where work is completed efficiently.

-The client confirms who the single point of contact is for all communication and provides a clear brief. Members of the design team are appointed by the client and comprises of: architects, structural engineers, service engineers and other specialist designers. They are consultants to the client who collaborate, review, and implement effectively together.

-The architects as lead consultants are responsible for the design stage of the project. The architect’s role is not just limited to design, they must deliver on the health and safety, compliance with building regulations, manage the planning process, and cost. They are also responsible to manage structural engineers, MEP engineers and other specialists through cross-checking and coordinated processes.

-Further appointment of a CDM coordinator must be appointed before detailed design commences.

-A quantity surveyor/the cost consultant supervises and manages the costs and variations of construction and manages completion within its projected budget. They are also responsible for the monthly construction valuations and managing the final account.

-The contractor builds and completes the building within the agreed time period, cost and, quality specifications supplied by the client, architects, engineers and trade specialists.

-Depending on the procurement method, the contractor’s role can change during the process. In Traditional procurement, the design including all technical details and is the responsibility of the architect before and after tender, which is when the drawings are passed on to the contractor. In Design and Build procurement, after tender, the technical details become the responsibility of the contractor, after receiving a partially completed design from the architect.

PROJECT PROGRAMME

STAGE 0-1: Consist in understanding the project outcomes, brief, estimated budget as well as sustainability outcomes. At this stage,feasibility studies will help to find the best plan for the project.

STAGE 2: A design teams will be appointed in order to create an architectural concept that will be discussed with the client.

STAGE 3: The chosen concept will then be developed for the planning application(at this stage the client is able to also apply for a pre-planning application, in order to increase the time efficiency of the project), as well as preparation for the building regulations to be send.

STAGE 4: This stage consist in finalising the technical drawing that will be send to the appointed contractors.

STAGE 5: Construction stage will begin, this stage should usually take around 8-14 months, depending on the project scale.

STAGE 6: After finalising the construction, a certificate will be handed to the client and post-occupancy evaluation will be carried.

Client Route:

START DATE: FEB 2023

TIME-FRAME RISKS :

Planning application :

The application can take from 8-13 week approximately, especially for a more complex building. We recommend a pre-application at the end of STAGE 2 for a higher success

Site Access : access, which means that can limitations for vehicles.

Brexit : International wor kers will require a Visa in order to work having to delay the time of the project.

COVID-19 : The amount of wor kers that will take part in the project will be limited due to restriction, also this will require extra cost for any COVID-19 protective materials.

Transport Delays: terms of time of transportation.

Weather construction process.

Design & build:

The Client Programme is planned to take 14 months. The specified route is not taking into consideration any risks or delays that could potentially appear during the project such as: Planning application issues and transport delays. As well as the time for design preparation and consultation period is neglected. Due to the programme not having any flexibility, it may lead toward a low quality project with almost no sustainable output. Due to its inflexibility, the client brief is not feasible considering the desired sustainable building.

Design and Build procurement route is going to take in between 20-22 months. The time frame consists of: design consideration, consultation period and a fair sustainability output. However, due to the lack of architectural input, the project will have to sacrifice design quality and sustainability strategies in cost of time. This results in a lower quality building. The design will be delivered relatively faster. Due to the added restrictions of the site, which is located in a conservation area, the design and build procurement route will not be able to achieve a “sustainable building with high environmental, low energy credentials”.

Traditional:

The traditional procurement is estimated to take 27 - 28 months. This route aims to deliver high design consideration and sustainability output, also allows time flexibility for consultant period and cost plan. However, it might take longer than the design and build route for the delivery of the project. If the aspiration of the project is to achieve a high quality and sustainable building, the client will need to sacrifice on time.

RECOMMENDATION:

We believe traditional procurement is the most efficient for SCAM’s proposed project.