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Case Study- Ningbo New World
Situation
Ningbo New World is an integrated property complex in the heart of Ningbo City. The complex is a design by AGC Design and LEAD.
Challenges
The Office Building (T4)
As symbolic element of the tree trunk, the architectural feature of the office building was made of aluminium profile designed as a continuous piece of element running from ground floor to the roof level. In order to achieve the desired visual smoothness for the metal panel with cost efficiency, there will be a strategic use of flat, curved and double-curved panels. As such, the location of the transition piece would become critical.
The Podium
The complex organic geometry and nature-inspired architectural vision of the podium façade were the key features of the Mall. Though there are repetition of the scales within each panel’s surface, the challenge to HSFE was to resolve atypical conditions in some localised regions, construct with precision, and install efficiently. From the outset, the relationship and tight working space between the facade system and the attachment to the primary and secondary structure were identified as key design and coordination items for both transfer of structural loads and the accuracy of interfacing in construction/ installation.
Approaches
HSFE was engaged/ commissioned by New World China Land to provide design-assist service to the architectural features ( Y-elements ) of office building, and the feasibility study for alternative material and fixing strategies for the podium façade.
The Office Building (T4)
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Rationalisation of the surface geometry of the office building with impact to architectural features
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Rationalisation and optimisation of geometric profiles for the architectural features
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Re-establishment of design rationale based on fabrication constraints
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Develop macro scripts to facilitate fabrication of the aluminum panels
The Podium
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Geometric analysis of the schematic Rhino model developed by architect
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Rationalisation and optimisation of the surface geometry of the panels
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Development of algorithms for scale-elements generation based on the design rationale given by architect
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Test on alternative modulation and fixing/ installation strategy based on UHPC rather than aluminum
Results
The Office Building (T4)
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Complete a set of optimised models (Y-elements) readily for multi-point forming fabrication
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Re-establish the geometric relationship between architecture features and the skin of the office building
The Podium
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Completion of a proposal with substitution of aluminium panels by UHPC
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Rationalisation of the back pan for anchoring the scale-elements
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Proposing a clustering strategy, based on an optimised modulation, to facilitate fabrication, installation and maintenance