Architectural Portfolio: Proposed Capital Project The City University of Hong Kong

Heidi S.

Proposed Capital Project The City University of Hong Kong

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Option Study and Analysis- Site A Option A1 Option A1 maximizes the possible building height (70mPD under OZP requirement) and develops a 12-storey high building.

One of the obvious advantages for implementing this option is that the extent for slope and excavation works can be reduced, meaning to reduce construction cost for sub-structure work.

Option A2 Option A2 has a large floor area and lower building height as comparing to Option A1. Larger floor area means more flexibility and higher efficiency in layout planning and may suit more for hospital operation, in particular for animals of different sizes and nature.

Option A3 Option A3 has the largest floor area and lowest building height among the three options.

Heidi S.

Proposed Capital Project- The City University of Hong Kong

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Proposed Layout Plan G/F- 3/F

Heidi S.

Proposed Capital Project- The City University of Hong Kong

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Proposed Capital Project- The City University of Hong Kong Heidi S.

Proposed School of Veterinary Medicine During the design development of the schematic layout plans of the Extended Option A2, the main considerations are:- Two vehicular accesses are planned.

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- Loading and unloading entrance is located on the internal access road of the CityU campus, while the carpark entrance is located on Nam Shan Chuen Road to allow public access.

- Hospital and teaching block are accessed by two separate pedestrian entrances.

- Another student/ staff entrance (by a link bridge) is located on 3/F of the building facing the existing Amenity Building to allow a direct connection from the MTR exit.

- Lower floors of the building are divided into two zones – hospital and teaching blocks. Upper floors are dedicated to research area and special laboratories.

Section A-A

Illustration- Site A- School of Veterinary Medicine

Option Study and Analysis- Site B Option B1 Option B1 maximizes possible building height, which means minimizing footprint.

Future expansion is possible at the adjoining vacant land, but site access to the extension is different. Excavation by open cut is possible. Better E&M Modular Design is possible.

Option B2 Option B2 maximizes possible building height, which means minimizing footprint.

Less tree felling and slope work is required as quite a large extent of the building mass is placed on the flat land at the upper level of the site (app. +95mPD).

Option B3 Option B3 allows least nuisance to the neighbours as the building is completely set back from Tat Hong Avenue and adjacent developments. Less vertical transportation is required as building footprint is the largest.

Heidi S.

Proposed Capital Project- The City University of Hong Kong

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Proposed Layout Plan G/F- 3/F

Heidi S.

Proposed Capital Project- The City University of Hong Kong

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Proposed Capital Project- The City University of Hong Kong Heidi S.

Proposed School of Veterinary Medicine During the design development of the schematic layout plans of Option B2a, the main considerations are:- Vehicular access for both loading/ unloading and carpark is located on Tat Hong Road at lower level (72.2mPD), while L/UL and carpark are located on G/F. - Three entrances are planned to separate different users, namely hospital entrance, teaching block entrance and the lecture theatre entrance. All three entrances share a common entrance plaza covered by a glass canopy and served by a drop-off along Tat Hong Road. They are located on 1/F at the level 77.5mPD. - The hospital block is slightly set back from Tat Hong Road to break down the building mass and allow drop off and landscape in front of the building. Upper floors of the teaching block are further recessed from Tat Hong Road to further break down the building mass and reduce wall effect to the neighbours.

Section B-B

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Illustration- Site B- School of Veterinary Medicine

Proposed Capital Project- The City University of Hong Kong Heidi S.

Proposed International Centre During the design development of the schematic layout plans of Option C1, the main considerations are:- It is assumed that the existing AC3 and the student hostel site can support site C and D development in terms of carpark and electrical supply (refer to section 8.0 for details);

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- The existing basketball court should be re-provided on roof top; - The existing link bridges and ramps from AC3 and student hostel site should be retained; - Linkage to the adjacent park should be considered; - Green roof is anticipated.

Illustration- Site C & Site D- International Centre

Illustration- Site C- International Centre

Section C- C

International Centre Schedule of Accommodation

Option Study and Analysis- Site C

Based on the preliminary studying and analysis, a list of proposed facilities and their corresponding areas of the International Centre are tabulated as follows: Site C International Student Centre

Total Area (sq.m.)

Schedule of Accommodation 1. ) Learning commons

Option C1 Option C2 - 3-storey including basement is - No tree falling and excavation provided, which maximizes the is required; development potential; - No implication on existing stream; - Basketball court can be re-provisioned; - Connection to adjacent park is - Connectivity to adjacent park is possible. possible.

1,700

2.) Café

500

3.) Extended semi-outdoor café area

400

4.) Multi-purpose room

170

5.) Changing room (2 nos. @ 100sq.m.)

340

Total:

Site D International Student Centre

3,110

Total Area (sq.m.)

Schedule of Accommodation 1. ) Student support centre

1,300

2.) Café

800

3.) Multi-purpose room (3 nos. @ 100sq.m.)

600

4.) Library

1,000

5.) Student rooms

500 Total:

Option C1- Schematic Layout

Option C2- Schematic Layout

Option C1- Schematic Section

4,200

Option C2- Schematic Section

Heidi S.

Proposed Capital Project- The City University of Hong Kong

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Proposed Layout Plan- G/F- 2/F Option C1 was preferred to achieve more floor area. However, the scheme has to be revised to retain the existing link bridge and ramp to Site D and AC3 for both cost and environmental consideration, to avoid disturbance to the existing stream and to try to minimize the extent of rock excavation.

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Proposed Capital Project- The City University of Hong Kong

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Option Study and Analysis- Site D Option D1

Option D2

Option D3

- 2-storey including basement, which minimizes building bulk seen by neighbours without comprising achievable floor area; - Green roof is provided.

- Green roof can be provided; - No excavation is required

- Green roof can be provided; and - Most floor area is provided among the 3 options.

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Proposed Capital Project- The City University of Hong Kong

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Proposed Layout Plan- G/F- 1/F Option D3 was preferred to maximize the development potential of the site.

However, revision is required so as to avoid any major S16 submission.

Heidi S.

Proposed Capital Project- The City University of Hong Kong

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Proposed Capital Project- The City University of Hong Kong Heidi S.

Proposed International Centre During the design development of the schematic layout plans of Option D3, the main considerations are:- It is assumed that the existing AC3 and the student hostel site can support site D development in terms of carpark and electrical supply.

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- The existing link bridges and ramps from AC3 and student hostel site should be retained.

- Green roof is anticipated.

Illustration- Site C & D- International Centre

Illustration- Site D- International Centre

Section D-D