Conditions and Site Information
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Edmonton City Hall Competition
DOCUMENT 1 Conditions and 5ite Information July 31, 1980 Competition Conditions prepared by Prof. R.D. Gillmor, B.Arch., M.Arch., FRAIC Site Information prepared by Rockliff Partnership/Architects/Planners
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AN INVITATION TO CANADA'S ARCHITECTS It is my pleasure and privilege to invite all registered Canadian architects to submit designs for a new City Hall for the City of Edmonton. This will be an historic event for our City and one in which I hope the best talent in the architectural community will participate. A symbol of a new City Hall Edmontonians. and community
vigorous and growing City, Edmonton's will be a focal point and landmark for It will be emblematic of the pride spirit our citizens share.
The decision to hold a national competition is an expression of the City's desire to obtain the best possible design for this important building, one which achieves an optimal esthetic, economic and functional balance with its setting in the heart of Edmonton. I look forward to the challenge before us and welcome your participation in this exciting process.
C.J.(Cec) Purves, Mayor
Photo: Con Boland
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EDMONTON CIVIC OFFICIALS
CITY COUNCIL Mayor
C.J. (Cec) Purves
Council Members
0. Butti L.N. Campbell W. Chmiliar G. Dub R. Hayter E.J. Hewes
BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS Chief Commissioner
D.F. Burrows
Commissioner of Economic Affairs
T.E. Adams
Commissioner of Public Affairs
A.H. Savage
Commissioner of Utilities and Engineering
P.H. Walker
E.F. E.H. K.G. P.G. L.O. P.D.
Kennedy Leger Newman Norris Olsen Wickman
PROJECT TEAM - DOCUMENT ONE Department Liaison
R. Scotnicki, General Manager, Real Estate and Housing Department.
Project Liaison Officer
J. Herbert, Director of Urban Planning, Real Estate and Housing Department.
Professional Advisor
Prof. R. D. Gillmor, B. Arch., M. Arch., FRAIC
Rockliff Partnership/ Architects/Planners
J. Rockliff, Dipl. Arch., MRAIC, ARIBA. B. Chew
Table Of Contents Document One Part 1:
INTRODUCTION Historical Brief Municipal Government The City Centre The Competition The Program
Part 2:
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CONDITIONS 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. 15. 16. 17. 18.
Invitation Authorization Mandatory Conditions Professional Advisor Definitions The Jury of Award Finality of Jury Decision Eligibility Registration Availability of Conditions and Program Questions and Answers Significant Dates Competition Language Metrication Anonymity Care of Drawings Acceptance of Conditions Delivery of Documents
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Part 3: 7 8 8 8 8 8 9 9 9
Procedure of Jury and Technical Review Committee Awards Exhibition of Drawings Copyright Jury Report Successful Competitor Agreement with Architect Intent to Build Costs 27.1 Base Construction Costs 27.2 Competition Requirements 27.3 The Technical Review Committee 27.4 The Cost Evaluation Energy Drawings and Documentation
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SITE INFORMATION A B C D E
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Locational Setting Site Description Transportation and Utilities Climatic Data Photographic Data
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Part 1 Introduction
Part 1 Introduction Part 1 consists of a brief historical overview of the growth and development of the City of Edmonton and a summary of the Competition objectives. HISTORICAL BRIEF Edmonton, as a centre of industry and commerce, owes its beginnings to the fur trade and its strategic location on the banks of the North Saskatchewan River. This was the point at which the long overland trek began to the Athabasca, Peace and Mackenzie River areas. In 1795, William Tomison, an employee of the Hudson's Bay Company, built the first of what was to become a number of Fort Edmontons. The name was chosen because Edmonton, England, was the birthplace of Sir James Winter Lake, then Deputy-Governor of the Company. The first fort was 25 miles downstream from present-day Edmonton; the last was located on the present lawn area below the Alberta Legislative buildings, and remained intact until an overzealous civil servant ordered it dismantled during the First World War in order to secure its heavy timbers. The early fort began its growth to settlement status in 1871, when the Reverend George McDougall, a Methodist missionary, built his first church outside of the palisades.
Word of gold in the sandbars and gravel shores of the North Saskatchewan River brought Edmonton its first rush in a series of booms. Settlers followed to mine the coal which lay buried along the river valley and, indeed, beneath the settlement itself. Still others came by the hundreds, in 1896, to attempt what proved to be the disastrous overland route to the goldfields of the Klondike. Many perished on the trail, while more abandoned the quest and settled in the city. Edmonton achieved city status in 1904, at which time the first wave of homesteaders settled the rich farmland around the city. The first rumours that part of the Northwest Territories was to be granted provincial status brought speculation as to the location of the capital city. In 1905, the Province of Alberta was created, and the Honourable George H.V. Bulyea was appointed by Governor-General Earl Grey as Alberta's first Lieutenant-Governor. In March, 1905, the first government, under the leadership of the Honourable A.C. Rutherford, met in Edmonton to debate the site for the provincial capital. Vigorous arguments were advanced on behalf of Edmonton and Calgary, as well as for Red Deer and Banff. However, Edmonton's argument that it was almost the geographic centre of the province was apparently persuasive: the final vote was 16 to 18, in favour of Edmonton.
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A further land boom was triggered by the arrival of the Grand Trunk Pacific Railroad, later to become the Canadian National Railway. In the mid-1920's, gold prospecting and fur trading in the Northwest Territories created yet another boom. Blatchford Field -- now the Edmonton Municipal Airport -- became the first licenced airport in Canada and home base for the bush pilots who opened the North. Edmonton became, and continues to be, the gateway city to the resource riches of the north.
sioner, and commissioners of economic affairs, public affairs, and utilities and engineering. Unlike many North American cities, Edmonton owns and operates its own light, water and telephone utilities, as well as its public transit system. The Municipal Airport is owned and operated by the City as well, and serves not only as a launching base to supply northern settlements but also as the major business commuting terminal to Calgary. THE CITY CENTRE
Modern Edmonton began to emerge after the discovery of oil in 1947 at Leduc, 18 miles southwest of the city. An essentially agricultural economy began, after that discovery, a period of industrial development. Refineries and service industries to support petroleum exploration came first, followed by the steel industry, to supply pipeline transmission products, and finally by a large petrochemical refining industry. Since the Leduc discovery, Edmonton's population has increased by some 360%; greater Edmonton now represents 57% of the population of the province. The City's present population is 495,000; the sub-region's is approximately 660,000. MUNICIPAL GOVERNMENT Edmonton is governed by a mayor and a city council composed of twelve aldermen, all elected to three-year terms. The city is divided into six wards, with two aldermen elected from each. The mayor is elected at large. The administration of the city comes under a board of commissioners composed of the mayor, a chief commis-
The Province of Alberta is currently celebrating its 75th anniversary, and is experiencing unparalleled growth and development. The capital city is on the threshold of some enviable opportunities, and the planning and design of a distinguished civic complex is one of the more interesting challenges open to the city. Edmonton is fortunate, in that the foresight of over half a century ago dedicated a full city block, now Sir Winston Churchill Square, as open green park space in the heart of the city. Over the intervening five decades, many of the colponents of a real civic centre have been developed around the square -- a central library, an art gallery, a distinguished theatre, the city and provincial courts, a major urban retail facility and, most recently, a major subway station. The latter element not only makes this important place more accessible, but also physically links a number of the major components. Many of the constituent elements, in the functional sense, are already in place; however, the buildings vary widely in style, materials, quality and very substantially in scale. Indeed, in aggregate they represent
the stylistic evolution and changes in Canadian architectural fashion in the last fifty years. Having been conceived as individual statements, over time, they do not, in the traditional sense, form an enclosure for the square. This context, then, raises the question whether this proposed building can act as a catalyst which can draw together and transform the diversity around it into some coherent pattern. This issue constitutes, in the broadest sense of urban design, one of the crucial challenges to the Competitor. A host of other questions can be raised as well, some of which will be addressed in the following clauses. THE COMPETITION The process of selecting proposals for major public buildings through architectural competition has a relatively long tradition. It involves considerable risk in time and cost to both parties to the agreement -- the Sponsor and the Competitor. The motion of the Edmonton City Council to authorize a national competition was a bold one. The underlying assumption of the architectural competition is that it is a procedure by which to secure the most distinguished architectural and urban design solutions that the profession can create. In the last seventy years, at least three major city halls have been created through competitions in Toronto, Boston and Amsterdam. Professional judgements on their success are by no means unanimous; for example, one critic has referred to all three as "monuments to the idiocy of our times", and in the case of the last, as not making "one civic gesture towards that extraordinary example of the city -Amsterdam" (Professor Peter Prangnell - The Canadian Architect, March 1969).
The issues in this debate still persist, and lead one to speculate about the following concerns: what is the role of city hall as perceived by the designer, the Sponsor, or the public it is meant to serve? Should the building be a unique and distinctive component in its environmental context? Can a building of this size and magnitude maintain a scale that is humane and neither intimidating nor alienating to the users? This last question is particularly significant in the case of this competition, in which program requirements are in the order of 102,200 square metres of space. The questions of function, symbolism and scale may, in fact, contain apparent contradictions which must be resolved by the Competitor. In its simplest terms, the building must be an efficient headquarters for the provision of civic services to the citizens it is meant to serve; it must also be a building in which the citizen can move with ease, one which is comprehensible to him, and one which stimulates a sense of civic pride. The Program: Document Two, Part 2 (The Program) is an innovative approach to developing a complex set of requirements into a comprehensible format; It is hoped that this effort to distill the Program will permit the Competitor to assimilate quickly the quantitative and qualitative demands of the Competition. Costs: The Competitor will note, throughout the Conditions and Program, various references to COSTS. Previous competitions, national or international, which have excluded cost targets as mandatory requirements, have served only to discredit the profession in terms of its fiscal accountability; indeed, some extreme cases have reached the level of a national scandal. A great deal of effort
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has been invested in the development of cost objectives for this project -- a complex task in a stable construction market made even more difficult in a dynamic and changing one. The unique characteristics of city hall functions net/gross ratios, level of finish and quality of public spaces, the probability of distinctive differences from a conventional corporate headquarters facility -- have been accounted for in the cost computation. It is acknowledged that the evaluation of submissions will be based on what is conventionally considered a set of conceptual drawings. However, the costing format supplied with these Conditions takes into account all major elements which contribute to the aggregate cost of the facility. The Sponsor, the Competition Team and the Jury will regard the cost feasibility of submissions seriously and although a weighting factor in the evaluation has not been ascribed, Competitors are advised to examine closely the mandatory requirements regarding COST referred to in other clauses of these Conditions.
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Part 2 Competition Conditions Part 2 consists of the Conditions of the Competition and includes a summary reference to construction costs and submission requirements. 1. INVITATION The City of Edmonton invites architects registered to practise in Canada and resident full-time in Canada to participate in a one-stage competition for the selection of an Architect and Design for the Edmonton City Hall and Sir Winston Churchill Square in accordance with the program and terms, mandatory or otherwise, contained in these Conditions. 2. AUTHORIZATION a)At a meeting of City Council held on June 24, 1980, the Conditions of this Competition as set out herein were approved. b) The Royal Architectural Institute of Canada has formally delegated to the Ontario Association of Architects authority for approval of Conditions of national competitions. Such approval was granted on June 16, 1980. c)The Conditions of this Competition were approved by a Committee of the Council of the Alberta Association of Architects at its meeting of June 18, 1980.
3. MANDATORY CONDITIONS Certain provisions in these Conditions are marked "mandatory". Competitors who fail to observe such provisions shall be declared ineligible and the Jury of Award shall be so informed by the Professional Advisor whose decision in respect of any such ineligibility shall be final and binding on all parties. 4. PROFESSIONAL ADVISOR R.D. Gillmor, B.Arch., M.Arch., FRAIC, has been appointed to advise on the preparation of these Conditions and to conduct the Competition. Addresses for purposes of the Competition will be: Registration Professional Advisor Edmonton City Hall Competition Faculty of Environmental Design The University of Calgary Calgary, Alberta T2N 1N4 Questions and Answers Professional Advisor Edmonton City Hall Competition 11207 - 103 Avenue Edmonton, Alberta T5K 2C9
a) Sponsor - The City of Edmonton. Competitors will note that the above addresses do not apply to the delivery of entries. Refer to Clause 18 of these Conditions for specific delivery instructions. b) Competitor - an individual, a firm or an association of architects formed for the purpose of this Competition. The Professional Advisor will: c) Competition Team advise the Sponsor on the preparation and conduct (i)Programming Consultants: CDR Planning of the Competition; Consortium (CDR). This consortium is secure the necessary approvals from authorizing composed of: bodies and otherwise ensure compliance with -Cornerstone Planning Group Limited, Conditions of Competition contained in this -Decision Dynamics Corporation, -Step One Planning Group Ltd. document; advise Sponsor on selection of Jury of Award; •advise the Sponsor if new appointments to the Jury are required; a substitute juror must be of the same specialty as the juror whom he replaces; advise the Jury of infractions to the Conditions and the mandatory technical requirements of the Competition; •participate as Chairman of the Jury but will not vote; advise the Sponsor of the results of the Jury's recommendation for awards; ensure that all jurors understand the duties and scope of their work; approve the time schedule for the competition; prepare press releases for the media regarding the winning entries. 5. DEFINITIONS The following definitions will apply throughout these Conditions:
(ii)Technical and Graphics Consultants: Rockcliff Partnership Architects and Planners. (iii)Cost Consultants: Hanscomb Roy Associates (HRA). Members of the Competition Team, their associates or employees shall not participate nor communicate with any Competitor in the preparation of his/her submission (refer also to Clause 15 - Anonymity). d) Technical Review Committee - This Committee, composed of members ofCDR and HRA, will review submissions for compliance with mandatory conditions and technical requirements (refer to Clause 19 - Procedure of Jury and Technical Review Committee). 6. THE JURY OF AWARD The Sponsor has agreed to a Jury of Award which will consist of the following members: a)Raymond T. Affleck, B.Arch.,(McGill), FRAIC, RCA b) Norman Foster, Dipl.Arch.(Manc.), M.Arch.(Yale), FFIA, (Hon.)FAIA c)Harry Weese, B.Arch.(M.I.T.), FAIA
Two additional jurors will be named by the City as citizen delegates; their names, as well as biographical statements for all five jurors, are noted on a separate sheet included in the competition package. In the event of any member of the Jury being unable to act, the Sponsor shall appoint a substitute recommended by the Professional Advisor and approved by the Council of the Alberta Association of Architects, and the Competition Committee of the Royal Architectural Institute of Canada. The Professional Advisor will participate in Jury discussions but will not vote. No member of the Jury or partner or associate or employee of a member of the Jury of Award shall be eligible to compete or assist a Competitor, or act as architect or associate architect or consulting architect for the work. 7. FINALITY OF JURY DECISION (MANDATORY) The Sponsor agrees that the decision of the Jury, or a majority of the Jury, in respect to the design placed first shall be final. The decision of the Jury shall be binding on all Competitors. 8. ELIGIBILITY a) The Competition is open only to members of an Association of Architects incorporated by an Act of any Province in Canada. A Competitor may be: •an individual architect; •a firm of architects (the principals of a partnership or corporation shall be considered a single entity);
•a number of architects associating for the purpose of the Competition. b) Eligibility will be determined by reference to the Register of Members in each Provincial Association. Any Competitor whose name does not appear in a Provincial Register at the closing of registration will be required to submit a letter from the appropriate Provincial Association to the effect that the Competitor is a member in good standing of that Association. c)If the Professional Advisor is not satisfied as to the eligibility of any person seeking registration, he will notify him accordingly in writing and will report his action to the Sponsor. His decision in this respect will be final. d) Competitors may obtain assistance from relevant professional specialists such as artists, planners, engineers, landscape architects or cost consultants for purposes of this Competition. 9. REGISTRATION (MANDATORY) Every intending Competitor shall register his name and address in writing with the Professional Advisor not later than August 18, 1980. The Registration Form shall be used for this purpose. The Register shall be confidential until the end of this Competition. Registration does not imply an obligation to submit a design, but a design will not be accepted from any person whose name does not appear on the Register. 10. AVAILABILITY OF CONDITIONS AND PROGRAM The Conditions and Program are organized in two separate documents:
DOCUMENT ONE - Preface Part 1 - Introduction Part 2 - Conditions Part 3 - Site Information DOCUMENT TWO - Part 1 - Introduction Part 2 - Architectural Program Requirements Part 3 - Refined Design Requirements Part 4 - Submission Requirements Accompanying the Documents will be a set of mylar base drawings at the final Competition scale containing all the reference data and context of the Competition site. All documents will be mailed by August 8, 1980. 11. QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS (MANDATORY) Competitors wishing to obtain additional information regarding this Competition shall forward questions typewritten, on plain bond, in a plain envelope without name, address or any identifying mark, to the Professional Advisor so as to be received by August 28, 1980. Questions received after this data will not be answered. Note address for Questions and Answers in Clause 4 - Professional Advisor.
Registration Closes Question Period Closes Answers Mailed Competition Closes Adjudication Notification to Winner
- August 18, 1980 - August 28, 1980 - September 15, 1980 - November 19, 1980 - November 24, 1980 - December 1, 1980
13. COMPETITION LANGUAGE (MANDATORY) The Conditions and Program (Documents One and Two) will be available in either official language as requested by the Competitor on the Registration Form. It was decided that to require all titles, notations, etc., on drawings to be submitted in both official languages would constitute a significant burden on all Competitors. To receive submissions in either one language or the other would designate the origin of the submission and constitute, to some degree, a breach of anonymity. Therefore, all base reference drawings, attached titles, subtitles, notations and charts will be released in English only. Correspondingly, the Competitor is required to submit all documentation referred to above in English only. Questions will be received in either official language and Answers will be published in both official languages. 14. METRICATION (MANDATORY)
Questions will be grouped into categories following the format of this Document. Any modifications to the original Document, resulting from subsequent answers or addenda, shall automatically form part of these Conditions.
All Competitors must use metric dimensions, scales and references in their submission throughout. Those not doing so will be disqualified automatically. 15. ANONYMITY (MANDATORY)
12. SIGNIFICANT DATES A Competitor shall not communicate in any manner - August 8, 1980 Documents Mailed Question Period Begins - August 13, 1980
whatsoever with any member of the Jury or Competition Team regarding this Competition, except for typewritten questions sent anonymously to the Professional Advisor. Upon proof of such an infraction the Competitor shall be informed in writing of his disqualification by the Professional Advisor, whose decision shall be final. Documents submitted shall bear no names or marks which could identify their authors. A white opaque sealed envelope without any identification shall be securely attached to the inner wrapping of each set of drawings. This envelope shall contain the name and address of the Competitor as well as a declaration signed by the Competitor attesting the authorship of the submission. If the design is submitted by two or more architects in association, all names and addresses shall be stated. The Professional Advisor shall identify each entry by a number placed on each drawing and on the sealed envelope which shall be opened only after the judging, in the presence of the Jury of Awards and a delegate of the Sponsor. 16. CARE OF DRAWINGS The Sponsor will exercise all due caution and care with respect to submissions while in the Sponsor's possession. The Competitor will be responsible for any insurance against loss while submission is in transit. 17. ACCEPTANCE OF CONDITIONS (MANDATORY) Submission of an entry will constitute acknowledgement and acceptance of these Conditions and their extension through Questions and Answers.
18. DELIVERY OF DOCUMENTS (MANDATORY) In order to ensure equal working time for all Competitors all entries must be dispatched or del.ivered by hand to the address shown on the enclosed adhesive label by 12:00 noon, Wednesday, November 19, 1980, Mountain Standard Time. Mountain Standard Time shall be the base reference. Regions on Daylight Saving Time shall adjust dispatch time in order to account for the one hour differential from those outlined below. Competitors (except for those who arrange for delivery by hand) shall inform the Professional Advisor by airmail of the dispatch of drawings and shall enclose copies of postal registration receipts or courier dispatch receipts which must be timestamped Wednesday, November 19, 1980. Newfoundland Time Atlantic Standard Time Eastern Standard Time Central Standard Time Mountain Standard Time Pacific Standard Time
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Shipping charges and insurance shall be prepaid by the Competitor. All drawings shall be securely double-wrapped flat. The inner wrapping shall be without any identifying marks whatever and the outer wrapping shall be addressed only by the adhesive label which is supplied with these Conditions. All packages will be received at the address shown on the label by a commissionaire who will check the packages received against the Register of Competitors,
notify the Professional Advisor of the receipt of a package from a registered Competitor and, after removing the outer wrapping, hand over the anonymous package to the Professional Advisor. The Professional Advisor will remove the inner wrapping from all duly-received packages and will place a number on the back of all drawings and the plain sealed envelope containing the name and the address of the Competitor. 19. PROCEDURE OF THE JURY AND TECHNICAL REVIEW COMMITTEE (MANDATORY) The Technical Review Committee consists of members of the Competition Team -- CDR Planning' Consortium and Hanscomb Roy Associates -- who have been retained as consultants by the City of Edmonton for purposes of this Competition. Submissions will be reviewed by this Committee for compliance with mandatory requirements of the Conditions and Program. The Committee will inform the Professional Advisor, in writing, of any failure to comply with such requirements and the Jury of Award will be so advised. Competitors who are declared ineligible will be so informed in writing (see also Clause 27 - COSTS). The Jury of Award will study carefully the Conditions, Program and modifications thereto, examine and evaluate the submissions. The Jury must exclude and declare ineligible any project which: a) is delivered after the time limit; b) is incomplete in its essential elements; c) submits additional graphic material which is not
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expressly required or allowed by the Conditions and Program; d) does not meet the MANDATORY requirements of the Competition. The Jury will select and rank premiated submissions through discussion and majority ballot. If the Jury determines that the Competition has not resulted in any satisfactory solutions, the Sponsor is not obliged to proceed with a mandate for the execution of the project. However, this decision will not release the Sponsor from the obligation to distribute the award money. The Jury will notify the Professional Advisor in writing giving the entry numbers of designs selected, this adjudication being signed by the Jury or a majority of its number. The Professional Advisor will then open the envelopes with the corresponding numbers in the presence of the Jury and a representative of the Sponsor, announce the successful Competitors and notify them by telegram. 20. AWARDS The Jury has been authorized.to make awards in the following manner: 1st Award 2nd Award 3rd Award 4th Award Merit Awards
$130,000 $60,000 $35,000 $15,000 $10,000
The 1st Award will be considered an advance on fees for the Commission. A number of merit awards, depending upon the quality of submissions, may be
distributed at the Jury's discretion but shall not exceed the total of $10,000. All submissions receiving awards must meet the MANDATORY Conditions. 21. EXHIBITION OF DRAWINGS The Sponsor reserves the right to retain premiated designs for an indefinite period for purposes of publication and exhibition. Drawings not retained by the Sponsor shall be returned to the Competitors after the judging. Mailing charges will be paid by the Sponsor. 22. COPYRIGHT (MANDATORY) The drawings and documents of the winning project become the property of the Sponsor; the author(s) of all design submissions including the winner shall retain full copyright of their drawings, until or unless assigned. 23. JURY REPORT The Jury shall prepare a report assessing the entries and giving reasons for its decisions. A copy of this report will be sent to each registered Competitor who has submitted a design. 24. SUCCESSFUL COMPETITOR (MANDATORY) i) A Committee composed of the Professional Advisor, the President of the Alberta Association of Architects (or a delegated member of the Council) and a representative of the Sponsor, will assess the qualifications of the successful Competitor. If such qualifications are considered inadequate to carry out the work, due to inexperience or lack of office organization, he(she)
will be required to associate with an Alberta firm of his(her) choice, subject to approval of the Committee. ii) If the successful Competitor is not a member of the Alberta Association of Architects, he(she) will be required to associate with an Alberta Architect subject to Section 10 of the Architects Act of Alberta and the Conditions described above (24.i). In order to ensure close and continuous coordination of the project, the production of contract documents shall be carried out in the City of Edmonton. In neither case cited above (24.1, ii) shall the fee for the execution of the work be increased by reason of such association. In neither case cited above (24.i, ii) shall such association affect the integrity of the winning design. 25. AGREEnENT WITH ARCHITECT (MANDATORY) The Sponsor agrees to enter into agreement (RAIC Document 6-1978) with the successful Competitor for basic services. If the commissioned architects are unable either to enter into or continue with the above contract due to death, resignation or incapacity, the Sponsor shall have the right to appoint another architect on such terms and conditions as may be mutually agreed upon by each party. i) Fees for basic services (architectural, structural, mechanical and electrical consulting services) will be based upon the Recommended Conditions of Engagement and Schedule of
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Professional Fees - January 1980 - Alberta Association of Architects and shall not exceed 6.25% of the architect's pre-tender estimate or the lowest acceptable bid on the base construction cost as defined in Clause 27.1, whichever sum is the least. ii) Expense of any additional insurance coverage or limits, including professional liability insurance requested by the client in excess of that normally carried by the architects and the architects' consultants shall be a reimbursable expense as defined under Article 5.4.6 of RAIC Document 6-1978. iii)Fees for special consulting service's beyond Basic Services, which may be required by the Sponsor will be negotiated at the time of commissioning. These services may include projedt management, contract management, interiors consultants, landscape consultants, food service consultants, acoustics consultants, cost consultants. 26. INTENT TO BUILD It is the intention of the Sponsor to initiate as quickly as possible the detailed design development of the project. If, in spite of the present intention to build, the project is delayed for any reason whatever, and the successful Competitor has not been instructed to proceed beyond his/her Competition drawings, the Competitor will receive within one year of notification of 1st Award, an advance of $120,000 in addition to the 1st Award already received.
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If, for any reason, the project is deferred or abandoned indefinitely prior to both parties entering into agreement (RAIC Document 6) the above payment will constitute full payment for advisory services and a complete release in favour of the Sponsor shall be executed by the successful Competitor. 27. COSTS Design Submissions must be developed to respect a ceiling construction cost limit as established and defined further in this clause. The cost limit (excluding escalation) represents 2nd quarter 1980 anticipated values of construction in Edmonton with a 30 month construction period. The cost limit is set to allow for escalation during construction as if the project were to be tendered in the 2nd quarter of 1980 (see Appendix A). A separate sum of escalation reserve has been established for the implementation period. 27.1 Base Construction Costs For purposes of this Competition, construction cost represents what is normally defined as a shell building and generally includes foundation, substructure, parking, superstructure, building envelope, basic finishes, permanent interior core and/or atrium walls, vertical transportation systems, mechanical and electrical systems, sitework and landscaping within building site boundaries and contingency sum allowance during design development stage. Construction cost: $90,000,000. Excluded from the base construction cost are tenant work (partitioning and built-ins), upgraded finishes
in selected areas, furniture and equipment, Council Chamber casework and seating, food service equipment, window cleaning devices, special computer floors, signage and graphics, artwork (murals, sculpture, banners - 1/2 of 1% of base construction cost). The client will undertake all other costs associated with implementation of the project such as all consulting fees, utility relocations beyond site boundaries, demolition costs, land and associated costs, interim and long-term financing, moving and relocation costs, temporary work required by project phasing and escalation reserve. 27.2 Competition Requirements (MANDATORY) Competitors are required to develop their proposals within the budget target constraints stated under Clause 27.1. A detailed cost estimate is not required; however, the Competitor will submit a statement to the effect that the proposal can be completed within the cost limit defined. 27.3 The Technical Review Committee The Technical Review Committee will evaluate submissions and indicate degrees of confidence in the feasibility of completing design proposals within the cost target. The Professional Advisor will be informed of any submission which exceeds or is likely to exceed the specified cost target, and will so inform the Jury of Award. Submissions indicating a significantly lower cost than the limit will not be credited with a higher evaluation.
27.4 The Cost Evaluation The cost evaluation will take into account net areas as defined in DOCUMENT TWO - Part 2 - THE PROGRAM, gross total building area and other key criteria such -as total enclosure area, percentage of fenestration, etc. Detailed description of computation methods is contained in DOCUMENT TWO - Part 3 SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS. 28.
ENERGY
The building is to be designed to satisfy an energy consumption target of 175 KWh/m2/annum of gross floor area excluding parking garage areas. The Competitor is not expected to submit a detailed energy analysis. The Competitor is required to submit a statement as to the particular design features which will contribute to meeting the stated range of the energy budget. 29.
DRAWINGS AND DOCUMENTATION
The following requirements are in outline only. A more detailed scription and exhibition format is contained in DOCUMENT TWO - Part 3 - SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS. Site plan Parking levels Ground floor plan All other floor plans Elevations Site Sections Building Sections Aerial perspective or block model photographs Three perspective sketches Report
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Part 3 Site Information
Section A Locational Setting
Provincial And Regional Setting Edmonton, which is located in almost the geographical centre of Alberta, is the major city in a sub-region with a population of approximately 650,000. The city is served by two airports, as well as by all other transportation modes. The city has experienced extremely rapid growth in recent years as a result of resource development, and is the major centre for the northern half of the province. Its central business district contains all of the functions normally found in a centre with a population of one-half million.
City of Edmonton Edmonton Sub-Region
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City Setting Downtown Edmonton is located above the top of the valley slope on the north side of the North Saskatchewan River. This location is historically connected with Fort Edmonton, an 18th-century fur-trading outpost of the Hudson's Bay Company. The downtown, a focus for the regional transportation network, is at the geographic centre of the built-up area. It is surrounded by a ring of older, mature residential areas, based largely upon a grid or modified grid road pattern. Newer residential development has occurred in all sectors of the city, except for the east and northeast areas. The east/southeast quadrant of the city contains a complete range of industrial uses, from warehousing and business parks to fabrication and major oil refining activities. The northwest industrial area is devoted rail and road-based uses, such as industrial supply and storage/warehousing firms. Employment in downtown Edmonton accounts for 25% of the city's labour force; it is primarily tertiary in nature, as evidenced by the fact that 75% of the subregional office space is concentrated in this area. This concentration is expected to continue, given the focus of the road network as well as the recent and expanding development of a light rail transit (LRT) system.
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City Setting
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Downtown Setting Civic Centre Area
Railway Lands
This area contains municipal government offices and institutional uses, with some commercial office space, hotels and limited residential development. It includes Churchill Square, as well as the site of a proposed convention centre and the Edmonton Centre retail development.
Railway yards bound the downtown on the north and west. These areas are currently underutilized, and have been the subject of a number of redevelopment studies. Although these studies are not official, it appears that redevelopment would include both residential and commercial uses.
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This conversion area contains the older commercial strip of 97th Street, Chinatown, and the Boyle Street community. A redevelopment plan for Chinatown is now underway. The Boyle Street community has had a number of social conditions which are typical of the downtown fringe areas of many cities, and is the subject of planning activity. East of the Boyle Street area is one of the city's older residential suburbs, which is currently undergoing revitalization.
This area is located south of the commercial core, above and upon the river valley slopes. It was originally an area of single-family homes, but has undergone extensive redevelopment to become an area of high-rise and walk-up apartment buildings. The river valley in this area cuts diagonally across the street grid, creating some of the most topographically varied streets in the entire city.
Core Commercial Area This area is currently undergoing a major change in character from a strip commercial area along Jasper Avenue and 101st Street to a zone of highrise office/retail developments. A major concentration of offices occurs between 107th Street and 109th Street. Conversion Area This area, of predominantly brick buildings of from one to four stories, emerged in the early 1900's as a zone of warehousing and wholesaling. It is now in transition, with most light industry having moved to the suburbs. Renovation has occurred, with adaptation of warehouses for offices and restaurants. It is expected that this trend will continue, with the additional development of residential uses. 17
Provincial Government Centre This zone of government office buildings is located between the commercial core and the river valley. Office buildings in the area are generally 12 to 13 stories high, due to flight path height restrictions for the Municipal Airport. The area is currently undergoing a major programSof transportation, landscaping and building improvement.
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Civic Centre Area The competition site forms the central focus of the public civic centre area of the city, and is surrounded by institutional, cultural, public administration and justice facilities. It is on the eastern edge of the downtown retail core, a core which consists of the major department stores and the Jasper Avenue/101st Street commercial areas. Other than minor retail or personal services at the base of the office towers, the site has a civic, rather than commercial, character. North of the site, immediately across 103A Avenue, is the main Post Office complex and the Canadian National Railways tower; the latter includes the main railway station on its lower level. Behind this, across the mainline track, is an older, mixed-use area of boarding houses, institutions and industrial uses. This area is physically isolated from the competition site by the trackage and the rail yards. Immediately east of the competition site is a block containing the Art Gallery and the Law Courts; the court building includes an annex which is currently under construction. The Gallery has two floors of exhibition space above grade, with a theatre below grade. To the northeast of this block is the recently-completed Provincial Remand Centre and the new Police Headquarters (currently under construction).
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1.City Hall
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Civic Centre Area The block immediately south of the Law Courts and Art Gallery fronts upon the east side of Sir Winston Churchill Square, and contains the present police station, the municipal courts, and two major office buildings. The latter contain public and private offices, including a number of legal offices and the Family Court facilities. Immediately south of Sir Winston Churchill Square is the Centennial Library, which includes temporary police and administrative offices in its tower and a small theatre and gallery space in its basement. Below the library is a major parking garage, while behind the building is a little-used plaza area. Beyond this, to the south, is the Edmonton Plaza Hotel, the city's Clock Tower, and the Jasper Avenue retail area. East of the library is the Citadel, Edmonton's major live theatre and one of the major regional theatres of Western Canada. The remainder of the Citadel Theatre block is currently devoted to a small commercial building and surface parking. West of the competition site is the most intensively developed area of downtown. Immediately west of the present City Hall is a high-rise apartment building, the only residential development in the immediate vicinity. This structure has some retail uses, as well as parking, in its podium, and is adjacent to the Royal Canadian Legion building. The block to the south of the apartment complex is fully occupied by the Centennial office building, the provincial Land Titles Office, the Edmonton Centre parkade, the city's main Y.M.C.A., and the Four Seasons Hotel.
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Immediately south of the Centennial Building block, and fronting upon the west side of Sir Winston Churchill Square, is the Edmonton Centre complex. This consists of two office towers above a three-level, indoor retail mall with a major department store. The block to the south of Edmonton Centre contains miscellaneous office buildings and the Albert Government Telephones exchange building.
Section B Site Description
Section 13 Site Description The City's Land Use By-law specifies that the general purpose of the competition site area is to serve as the actual and symbolic civic and community centre for the City, and to contain administrative buildings and related compatible uses. Specific permitted uses include business, administrative and government offices, clinics, libraries, museums, public parks, public buildings, parking garages, and retail stores.
The site dimension plans, as well as the reductions of the larger plans supplied with the competition package, are included in this document solely for ease of reference and for general guidance. They are NOT legal survey plans; such plans will be supplied to the successful competitor as part of the final design process.
Site size, floor areas and parking requirements are specified in detail by the competition conditions and program. Setbacks have been left to the discretion of the competitors; however, the requirement for the complex to act as a unifying urban design element should be kept in mind during the design phase. The present Land Use By-law contains no specific regulations with respect to permissable building heights for the competition site. The site's proximity to the flight paths of the Municipal Airport would, however, establish an absolute maximum building height of 490 feet above grade. The site is to be considered as a vacant site, except for the utility and transportation restrictions outlined in Section C and the positions of the City's cenotaph and light rail transit station entrances on the site. Existing buildings and landscaping on the site, with the above exceptions, are not to be considered as design constraints.
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Soils Information The following information on foundation considerations is not intended for use in the final, detailed design of the City Hall. It is understood that an extensive, site-specific geotechnical investigation would be completed prior to the final design of the structure. Foundation conditions in the area are generally good. From the surface, soil layers are as follows: surface material (fill, etc.); lacustrine clay; glacial till; sands and gravels; and bedrock. The surface material could vary considerably, depending upon previous site developments, with depth anticipated to a maximum of Âą4 metres. This material would be unacceptable as a bearing material for foundations. The lacustrine clay layer was laid down by Lake Edmonton during the post-glacial period. This material should start below the surface materials and extend to a depth of Âą5 metres. The material is highly plastic, and can develop high swelling pressures with the addition of water; as well, some sand and silt lenses can be anticipated. The material is slightly over-consolidated, and could provide acceptable bearing for lightly-loaded foundations. Glacial till is found immediately below the lacustrine clay. It consists of a silty or sandy clay, with pebbles and coal scattered throughout. Silt and sand lenses are commonly found, and may be water bearing; these are normally not extensive, however, and usually present little problem. The top metre of the till is soft; below that, however, the mater-
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ial is stiff to hard, and makes an excellent foundation material. Most large buildings in the area have their foundations in this layer. The sand and gravel formation underlies the glacial till, and would be encountered approximately 17 metres below grade. This deposit is generally a fine-grained, very hard sand or gravel; it is anticipated that the material on the competition site would be dry. The upper bedrock formation is made up of interbedded sandstone and shales, with some coal seams. As bedrock in the area would be encountered at Âą50 metres below grade, it should have no effect on the structure. The most economical foundation for a building the size of the proposed complex would probably be spread footing or cast-in-place concrete piles founded in the clay till or sands and gravels. Some consideration should be made for rebound of the soil after excavation is complete. Differential settlement of foundations should be allowed for, particularly if a large tower is to be surrounded by low-rise development. Excavations to depths of 17 metres are not impractical if care is taken to control water flow from any sand lenses encountered in the till. Slabs on grade bearing on the lacustrine clay would be subject to swelling pressures, and allowance should be made for such movement. In summary, the foundation for a major structure on this site would be best formed in the glacial till layer, as has been common in this area of the city.
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c:ransport °D & Utilities Traffic Circulation System Edmonton's downtown is based on a fairly regular grid pattern, with little on-street parking. The street pattern has been most influenced by the existence of the river valley to the south and by the railway tracks to the north of the core. This latter factor is the single most important determinant of the street patterns of all Western Canadian cities. The major north/south arterials -- those which pass north under the rail tracks by means of an underpass -- are 97th Street and 101st Street. 100th and 101st Streets connect directly south to bridges which cross the river valley. East/west streets, except for the 102/102A Avenue couplet and 103A Avenue, are discontinuous.
The general area of the site is the converging point for a great many bus routes, and serves as a major turn-around point. As well, the area includes a major station for the city's newly-developed light rail transit system. Existing major bus stops are found (a) immediately in front of the Centennial Library; (b) at the front and rear of the present City Hall; (c) at the eastern edge of the Edmonton Centre complex; and (d) on 102A Avenue, west of 100th Street. There are several "bus-only" lanes in the vicinity. Traffic volumes in the vicinity of the site vary considerably; they are indicated in detail on the "Traffic Volumes" plan.
Access to the site of the civic centre will be limited to those zones identified on the "Site Access" plan. It is envisaged that the project design may incorporate a structure which crosses above 103A Avenue (immediately north of the present City Hall). This route must, however, be kept as a main traffic arterial, with a minimum height clearance for the roadway of 5.1 metres (16.7 feet) above grade. This height is also to be maintained for any crossings of 102A Avenue from the city hall site to Sir Winston Churchill Square.
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Traffic Volumes Traffic volumes for the downtown area are identified in the plan by proportionatewidth lines; as well, the average annual weekday vehicular count is given for each major route. The bar graph indicates the hourly distribution (based on cross-river counts) of the average annual weekday traffic.
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Section D Climatic Data
Section D Climatic Data Alberta's climate is influenced primarily by latitude, altitude, distance from the ocean, and direction of the prevailing winds. The province's latitude is between 49 and 60 degrees north, putting it in the central belt of the northern cool temperate zone. Alberta's climate is continental, characterized by long, cold winters and short, hot summers. Local topography can influence weather conditions to a considerable degree. For example, the official temperature at the Municipal Airport was -300C on February 22, 1962; in the river valley, however, a temperature of -37°C was recorded. On the same night, in the centre of the city -- which is the same elevation and 2.5 km from the airport -- heat from buildings and the carbon dioxide cover kept the temperature at -23°C. Thus, in a 5 kilometre zone, there was a temperature variation of 14°C. A study of air reports indicates that temperature inversions are relatively common in the winter. Air temperatures are normally colder the greater the distance of the air from the ground. An inversion occurs when this normal gradient is reversed: cold, radiating from the ground, cools the lower levels of air to a temperature which is colder than that of the upper levels. The practical result of this situation is a reduction in the ability of the atmosphere to move by convection, and a resulting build-up of moisture (in the form of ice fog) and pollution.
The design implications of the data which are summarized in the following figures and graphs can be listed as follows: - the city has relatively low humidity and precipitation levels; - monthly temperature averages can vary from -45°C to +34°C, giving an annual variation of almost 80°C; - the daily temperature variation is an average of 11°C, and can be as wide as 16°C; - the lowest mean temperature is normally found in January, the highest in July; - the prevailing winds are from the north and northwest in the winter, and from the south in summer. Although average wind speeds are 16 kmh or less, gusts of from 64 to 96 kmh are not uncommon; and - the city enjoys a high average number of sunshine hours per year, although the high latitude dictates short winter daylight hours and correspondingly long summer daylight hours. The ratio of total hours of bright sunshine between January and July is almost 1:3.
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Temperature The average monthly temperature ranges from -12°C (winter) to +18°C (summer). Extreme range for the corresponding winter/summer cycle is -48°C and +35°C.
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Sunshine This chart shows the average total hours of sunshine per month. 300 290 280 270 260 250 240 230 220 210 200 190 180 170 160 150 140 130 120 110 100 90 80 70 60 50 40 30 20 10 Jan Feb Mar April May June July Aug Sept Oct Nov Dec
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Section E Photographic Data Key Map It is extremely difficult, using only photographs, to capture the three-dimensional sense of the built environment of a downtown area. However, it is hoped that the following aerial view of the site, combined with ground-level views of most of the major structures in the vicinity, will assist those competitors who are unfamiliar with Edmonton to obtain an idea of the built setting into which the new City Hall is to be placed.
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DOCUMENT 2 Architectural Program and Submission Requirements
Edmonton City Hall Competition
1756.1a1 .E3 :071 1981 v.2
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1 Edmonton City Hall Competition II
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Architectural Program and Submission Requirements July 31, 1980
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Architectural Program prepared by CDR PLANNING CONSORTIUM Cornerstone Planning Group Limited Decision Dynamics Corporation Step One Planning Group Ltd. Submission Requirements prepared by Prof. R. D. Gillmor, B.Arch., M.Arch., FRAIC
PROJECT TEAM - DOCUMENT 2 Liaison Department
R. Scotnicki, General Manager Real Estate and Housing Department.
Project Liaison Officer
J. Herbert, Director of Urban Planning, Real Estate and Housing Department.
Professional Advisor
Prof. R. D. Gillmor, B. Arch., M. Arch., FRAIC
Programming Consultants
Cornerstone Planning Group Limited D. Whetter M. Chow S. Richards
Y. Small J. Wood
Decision Dynamics Corporation J. Wilson R. Atcheson
M. McAuley S. Cormier
Step One Planning Group Ltd. T. Ryan K. Merrett Cost Consultants
J. Rockliff
Hanscombe Roy Associates
Table of Contents Document 2
Part 1: INTRODUCTION
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Part 2: ARCHITECTURAL PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS
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Section A; Program Organization 4 7 Section B; Overall Design Data Section C: Design Block Data 33 DB1-Council and Conference Facilities 36 DB2-Offices of Government „.. 40 DB3-Corporate Administration„ 44 „ 48 DB4-Internal Services DB5-Urban Development Administration 52 DB6-Utilities Administration., 56 DB7-Public Services 60 DB8-Health and Social Services 64 DB9-Information Services 68 DB10-Computer Operations 70 DB11-Staff Services 74 DB12-Recreation Facility 78 DB13-Central Office Support ., 82 DB14-Building Support 86 B-Building System 90 C-Circulation 92 P-Parking 96 D-Drive-In Cashier 98 CA-Ceremonial Area 100 T-Transit Facility 102 Section D: Space Category Data 104 Section E: Sir Winston Churchill Square, 108
Part 3: TECHNICAL DESIGN REQUIREMENTS 1, Building Code 2,Cost 3,Energy 4. Floor Areas Reference A: Regional Construction Cost Differentials Reference B: Energy Conservation Design Guidelines Reference C; Gross Floor Area Measurement
Part 4: SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS 1, 2. 3. 4,
Drawing Requirements Report Requirements Display Requirements Report Format Sheets
Part 5: QUESTIONS & ANSWERS
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Part 1 Introduction
Part 1 Introduction Documentation for the Edmonton City Hall Competition includes two reports and six large scale drawings.
Part 2: Architectural Program Requirements: defines the quantitative and qualitative requirements for the proposed City Hall.
The first report, Document 1: Conditions and Site Information contains the official competition conditions as well as general background information on the site and context of the proposed City Hall.
Part 3: Technical Design Requirements: defines technical requirements including Building Codes, Cost, Energy and Area Measurement.
The second report, Document 2: Architectural Program and Submission Requirements, describes the quantitative and qualitative requirements of the new City Hall and specifies the submission requirements for the Competitors. The large scale drawings provide site plan, elevation and section information at the scale to be used in the Competition. Three of the six drawings are reproduced on plastic transparencies so that the Competitors can utilize them in the preparation of their submissions. This document, Document 2: Architectural Program and Submission Requirements is organized in five parts: Part 1: Introduction: (this section) outlines the organization of Document Two.
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Part 4: Submission Requirements: defines the requirements for the drawings and documentation to be submitted by the competitors. Part 5: Questions and Responses: will contain the official questions and answers and will be mailed to the Competitors at the end of the question period. These can then be incorporated into this document.
Part 2 Architectural Program Requirements
Part 2 Architectural Program Requirements The Architectural Program defines the requirements for a new Edmonton City Hall. The program has been developed in response to the following objectives: To improve public access to City Hall services. To reduce the operational inefficiencies associated with the current dispersed pattern of accommodation. To increase management effectiveness especially between corporate and department levels. . To reduce the long term costs of accommodating City Hall functions. To provide the people of Edmonton with a widely acknowledged downtown landmark appropriate for a city evolving as one of the major urban centres in Western Canada. The proposed building will have a gross floor area of approximately 102,200 m2 and, in addition, parking facilities for 1,000 vehicles. The building will provide accommodation for the City of Edmonton legislative functions and the headquarters of all City Hall administrative departments.
Site information is provided in Document 1: Conditions and Site Information. The Competition Site includes both the City Hall site itself and Sir Winston Churchill Square. The program defines the requirements for both these site areas although competitors should be aware of the special status of Sir Winston Churchill Square as described in Section E. Part 2 of this document, Architectural Program Requirements, is sub-divided into five sections: Section A: Program Organization: outlines the framework used to analyze and document the requirements. Section B: Overall Design Data: describes the overall spatial relationships, area requirements, and design guidelines. Section C: Design Block Data: describes requirements for each of the major spatial units identified at the conceptual design level. Section D: Space Category Data: describes the general characteristics by category for the types of spaces that make up the City Hall facilities. Section E: Sir Winston Churchill Square: outlines the requirements for the design of the Square as an integral part of the City Hall development.
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Competition Evaluation: The Architectural Program requirements are to be considered as mandatory requirements of the Competition. Design submissions will be subject to review by the Technical Review Committee. In cases in which submissions do not comply with regard to major issues, the Professional Advisor will be so informed (see Document 1, Part 2, Clause 19).
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Section A Program Organization
Section A Program Organization The purpose of the City Hall Competition is to develop a design concept for the project. It is not intended that the design will be resolved to a great level of detail. In fact, the design must contain sufficient flexibility to allow for modification in City Hall functions over the course of the design process.
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COMPONENTS The detailed phase of the programming process is proceeding in parallel with the Competition. This document has been organized to provide information appropriate to the initial stage of the design process. The basis of this organization is a spatial hierarchy with four levels of aggregation as illustrated in the diagram. In general, the earlier stages of the design process, concerned with overall concepts, will concentrate on the more aggregated level of information. As the design is progressively resolved, the more detailed levels of the hierarchy require greater attention. The levels of the hierarchy are defined as follows:
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1. SPATIAL HIERARCHY Design Block Level: This level is concerned with the major spatial units identified for conceptual design. The spatial units at this level include the Design Block as the principal unit as well as other systems, parking and outdoor units (the 20
major spatial units are indicated in the Overall Relationship Diagram in Section B). The Design Block is the largest spatial unit containing net area.
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Section B Overall Design Data
Section B Overall Design Data The purpose of this section is to document quantitative and qualitative data at the appropriate level of detail relating to overall conceptual design. The information concerns features of the City Hall development as a whole. The two subsequent sections provide information at successively greater levels of detail. As outlined in Section A, the information at this level has been aggregated and organized by means of major spatial units. Of these, the Design Block (DB) is the principal unit for organizing the definition of design requirements within the building. Spatial units also include Building and Circulation Systems, Parking, and outdoor areas which represent part of the design requirements.
The information in this section includes: Overall Relationships: The major spatial units at this level are introduced by means of an overall relationship diagram. The main features of the diagram are described. Overall Area Requirements: Both net area and gross area requirements for the building are documented, Definitions and the basis for area calculations are discussed. Overall Design Guidelines: Qualitative information relating to conceptual design at an overall level are documented. The guidelines respond to issues of site development, circulation, security, and flexibility and growth.
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Overall Relationships OVERALL RELATIONSHIP DIAGRAM
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The Overall Relationship Diagram shown on the left provides a graphic representation of the proposed City Hall facilities. The Diagram illustrates many of the Architectural Program requirements. As it is organized primarily to reflect issues of public access, volume and visibility, proximities on the Diagram do not necessarily indicate proximity requirements between Design Blocks. The Diagram is used throughout this document to key sections of the discussion. The Diagram is not a building plan or section. While the Diagram represents some design relationships, it is not a direct spatial analogy. The Diagram indicates each of the major spatial units identified at the overall conceptual design level (i.eâ&#x20AC;&#x17E; the Design Block level of the hierarchy of spatial units outlined in Section A). Design Blocks: The City Hall facilities are grouped into fourteen Design Blocks shown to approximate scale. DB1 and DB2 (blue) contain the Legislative Components. DB3 (maroon) contains the corporate level Administrative Components. . DB4, DB5, DB6, DB7, DB8 and DB9 (brown to yellow) contain the service oriented Administrative Components. DB10, DB11, DB12, DB13 and DB14 (gray) contain Support Components. The circles or rectangles within Design Blocks illustrate public service nodes or public spaces, respectively. The requirements for each Design Block are further defined in Section C.
Access Points: The Symbolic Entrance or "front door" to City Hall is indicated by an open arrow ). Only one other public entrance is shown in relation to DB8. Due to the scale of the building, additional entrances will be required as outlined in the Guidelines. Service and parking entrances are indicated by a single line arrow (â&#x20AC;&#x201D;H> ). Building Systems and Circulation Systems: Rectangle B represents the gross area associated with Building Systems, although this total area is likely to be distributed among several locations in the building. The Circulation System, C, is comprised of connected circulation components which are described in detail in Section C. The width of the components on the diagram is an approximate indication of the volume of public visitors associated with the component. The width and also the distance from the Symbolic Entrance provide an indication of the degree of prominance or visibility that should be associated with the circulation component in the design concept. Each Component within each Design Block has an access point or "address" on the Circulation System represented in the Diagram by a line or circle. Design Blocks may contain public circulation space beyond the service node which is not defined as part of the Circulation System. The guidelines in this section and requirements in Section C provide further detail. Parking: The rectangles Pl, P2 and P3 indicate parking requirements with three sub-areas. Three spatial units representing Outdoor Areas: outdoor areas are indicated. These are to be accommodated on the City Hall site: Ceremonial Area, CA; Transit Facility, T; and Drive-In Cashier, D.
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Overall Area Requirements OVERALL AREA REQUIREMENTS TABLE
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Council and Conference Facilities
2,100
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Offices of Government
1,500
1:1.20
1,800
Corporate Administration
1,400
1:1.20
1,600
Internal Services
11,100
1:1.24
13,500
Urban Development AdminiStration
13,800
1:1.24
17,100
Utilities Administration
15,000
1:1.24
18,600
Public Services
10,300
1:1.24
12,700
3,100
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3,700
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3,200
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700
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2,200
1:1.15
2,600
DB14 Building Support
2,000
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2,300
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B Building Systems
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BUILDING NET AREA Design Block Gross Area
BUILDING GROSS AREA P1 Public Parking
12,000
P2 General Staff Parking
20,800.
P3 Reserved Staff Parking
2,000
PARKING GROSS AREA
34,800
DEVELOPMENT GROSS AREA
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The Overall Area Requirements Table presents a summary of the area requirements at the level of the major spatial units. Both net and gross areas are provided, accounting for all space to be enclosed within the City Hall building itself. The figures are rounded to the nearest 100 m2. As a result, correlations between net and gross figures are not exact. It should be noted that requirements of outdoor areas have not been included in the Summary Table, The area summary can be related directly to the Overall Relationship Diagram, as explained below.
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BUILDING NET AREA Building (Assignable) Net Area is the total of the net areas of the fourteen Design Blocks, Net Area is defined as the area within spaces, not including structure or partitions, Net Area does not include circulation spaces within a Design Block. BUILDING GROSS AREA Building Gross Area is the total area enclosed by the building measured from the exterior surfaces
of the enclosure. A complete definition of Gross Area measurement is provided in Part 3, Gross Area can be represented as a ratio of the Net Area. For the purposes of the program, Building Gross Area has been divided into three parts: Design Block Gross Area: This is an estimate of the total gross area occupied within the boundary of the Design Block. The Design Block Gross Area is an approximation derived by applying a net:gross ratio to the Design Block Net Area. The Design Block Gross Area includes the Design Block Net Area plus all areas within the Design Block boundary occupied by: circulation between spaces, partitions, structure, ducts, and distributed building support space. In the Overall Relationship Diagram, the rectangle which graphically represents each Design Block also represents the Design Block Gross Area, Circulation System Area: This is an allowance for that part of the Building Gross Area which is occupied by the components of the Circulation System which connect Design Blocks but which are not within Design Blocks, plus the area occupied by public support spaces directly associated with the Circulation System (e.g., public washrooms, telephones, information kiosks, first-aid rooms). Circulation System Area is represented by the area C, on the Overall Relationship Diagram. Building Systems Area: This is an allowance for that part of the Building Gross Area which is occupied by rooms for building systems (e.g., fan and boiler rooms, electrical rooms, telephone equipment rooms, elevator equipment rooms). This space may be distributed among several locations within the building. Building Systems Area is
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represented by area B on the Overall Relationship Diagram. PARKING GROSS AREA This is an estimate of the gross area occupied by Parking, represented by areas Pl, P2 and P3 on the Overall Relationship Diagram. DEVELOPMENT GROSS AREA This is the total of Building Gross Area and Parking Gross Area, and represents the total enclosed space to be developed for the City Hall.
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Overall Design Guidelines Guidelines,which represent a set of rules for the overall organization of major spatial units, are documented in this section. The manner in which the Competitor responds to the Guidelines is subject to broad interpretation. Each category of guideline is introduced by a brief discussion of the issues involved and an overview of the program approach.
The guidelines are of four general types: 1. Site Development Guidelines 2. Circulation Guidelines 3. Security Guidelines 4. Growth and Flexibility Guidelines
1. SITE DEVELOPMENT GUIDELINES The City Hall Competition encompasses both the City Hall site and Sir Winston Churchill Square, an existing but relatively undeveloped urban park. The City Hall site itself includes an outdoor Ceremonial Area associated with the Symbolic Entrance to the City Hall building. The purpose of the Competition is to produce a design concept for the proposed City Hall building and its major adjacent outdoor spaces. The City of Edmonton has set the objective of developing a City Hall and urban park which will serve as a major civic focus. As the project will be the largest and most prominent development in an important downtown location, it is critical that it be integrated into the broader urban context.
development; however, some specific characteristics of the site and its immediate surroundings will, to some degree, constrain design. Reference should be made to Document 1 with regard to: zoning, height restrictions, boundaries, rightsof-way, location of Cenotaph, location of Light Rail Transit Station and related access points, and points of access to underground parking. Program Approach: The Site Development Guidelines present a set of general requirements which relate to the placement and orientation of various design elements on the site. They are described under the following main headings: 1.1 Massing, Image and Scale 1.2 Outdoor Spaces
Constraints: The relevant information regarding the urban setting is provided in Document_ .1: Conditions and Site Information. There are few outright restrictions with respect to site
1.3 Pedestrian Access 1.4 Vehicular Access 1.5 Transit Facility
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1.1
MASSING, IMAGE AND SCALE
The overall massing of the building is at the discretion of the Competitors, subject to the constraints defined in Document 1. The City has expressed the objective that the image and scale of the City Hall should reflect its role in the community; differentiate it from surrounding commercial developments; and, relate it to other public and cultural facilities located in the civic centre area. Particular attention should be paid to the relationship between the development and pedestrian activity in the street spaces which surround the site.
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OUTDOOR SPACES
1.2.1 Sir Winston Churchill Square: Sir Winston Churchill Square has an important and historical relationship to City Hall. The design concept should enhance the physical and perceptual link between the two. Detailed requirements for the Square are documented in Section E.
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1.2.3 Other Outdoor Areas: Other outdoor areas may be provided at the Competitors' discretion. Each should relate logically to the building's circulation patterns and should be developed to enhance the relationship between City Hall and adjacent pedestrian activity.
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PEDESTRIAN ACCESS
The number and location of outdoor entrances should facilitate public orientation and access. Pedestrian access from Parking, LRT and the Transit Facility are described in other sections. 1.3.1 Main Entrances: Main Entrances are defined as those which connect directly to major circulation components within the building. At minimum, one Main Entrance should be developed from each of the four major avenues of approach and should be designed to be highly visible.
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1.3.2 Symbolic Entrance: One Main Entrance should be developed as the "Symbolic Entrance" or "front door" to City Hall. To be identified with the address for City Hall, which is 1 Sir Winston Churchill Square, the Symbolic Entrance should relate directly to the Outdoor Ceremonial Area and to Sir Winston Churchill Square. This entrance should reflect the formal aspects of City Hall without appearing to be exclusive or forbidding. 1.3.3 Health Clinic Entrance: There is a specific requirement for a separate off-street entrance to the Public Health Clinic dllich forms one Component of the Health and Social Services Design Block (DB8). While this entrance should be easily located by visitors, it should have an identity distinct from that of other pedestrian entrances to the building.
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1.4.1 Passenger Drop-Off Areas: Easily identified passenger Drop-Off Areas should be provided adjacent to all Main Entrances as well as to the Health Clinic Entrance, The Drop-Off Area to the Symbolic Entrance should be developed somewhat more formally than the others as this will be the outdoor reception point for special visitors on ceremonial occasions, 1.4.2 Parking Entrances: The number of Parking Entrances from the surrounding streets is at the Competitors' discretion. The Parking Entrance(s) should be developed to provide clearly identified access to each of the three parking areas (Public, General Staff, and Reserved Staff). Due to traffic patterns, Parking Entrances and Exits are restricted to the streets running north and south. (See Document 1: Part 3, Section C).
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1.4.3 Drive-In Cashier: A clearly identified entrance and drive-through for the Drive-In Cashier should be developed. The cashier position must have staff access from the interior of the building. Vehicle access may be combined with access to Parking. The facility should be developed so that queuing vehicles do not interfere with Parking and Service Entrances or with Drop-Off Areas. 1.4.4 Service Entrance: A single service vehicle entrance should be developed (to Shipping and Receiving in DB14). This access point should be clearly distinguished from Parking Entrances. The facility should be developed to permit vehicle loading, unloading, and turn-around or drivethrough without conflicting with other traffic or pedestrian movement.
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TRANSIT FACILITY
The climate-controlled connection indicated on the diagram should be developed for 24-hour use. Consideration should also be given to the character of the outdoor connection between the Transit Facility and the LRT Station.
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CIRCULATION GUIDELINES
Given the magnitude, complexity, and public character of the proposed City Hall, the design of the Circulation System will significantly affect both operational efficiency and the satisfaction of its users. The development of the Circulation System should ensure: that users can easily comprehend the organization of City Hall and quickly locate destinations; that various types of movement (i.e., public, staff, and material) do not conflict; and, that the image of the building reflects both a degree of formality in keeping with its status as well as the degree of openness which should be associated with public services.
The Circulation Guidelines deal with performance objectives for three types of movement in the building: 2.1 Public Movement 2.2 Staff Movement 2.3 Materials Movement The Guidelines also outline the characteristics of access from building entrances to the Circulation System, on the one hand, and from the Circulation System to Design Block Components on the other.
Program Approach: For the purposes of the Architectural Program, the Circulation System is treated as one of the major spatial units to be identified at the conceptual design level. The Circulation System is comprised of several components, each with particular functional and spatial characteristics. These are described in Section C: Design Block Data, as: Main Orientation Component Legislative Circulation Component Public Services Circulation Component Administrative Circulation Component Restricted Circulation Component Support Circulation Component
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2.1
PUBLIC MOVEMENT
2.1.1 Building Entrances: Each main public pedestrian entrance to the building should connect to one of the major circulation components (i.e., Main Orientation component, Public Service Circulation Component or, Legislative Circulation component). Some means of orientation should be provided at each entrance so that users can obtain information regarding their destination in the building.
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2.1.2 Legislative Services: The Circulation System should be designed to differentiate between Legislative and Administrative functions within City Hall. The location of the Legislative Circulation component should be easily identified from the Main Orientation component. The facilities in DB1, particularly the Council Chambers Gallery, will experience a high volume of public visitors at peak times and prominent access points to each Component should be developed. The Components in D32 will experience public visitors on a continual basis. An information and security position should be provided in relationship to DB2 in order to permit monitoring and control of access to each of its four Components. Each Component will also have its own reception point.
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2.1.3 Public Services; Public Services, D37, and Information Services, DB9, are characterized by a relatively high volume of public visitors and require prominent public service nodes. Each public service node is characterized primarily by "over the counter" types of services. The location of the Public Service Circulation component should be clearly identified from the Main Orientation component and distinguished from access to the Legislature.
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2.1.4 Administrative Services: Relative to Public Services, DB7, the services associated with DB3, DB4, DB5, and D36 are characterized by a lower volume of public visitors and require clearly identified, but less prominent, access points to the Circulation System, These access points should be on the Administrative Circulation component which similarly need not be developed as prominently as the three Main Circulation components (Main Orientation component, Legislative Circulation component, and Public Service Circulation component).
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Each Component should be developed with a single access point or "address" which will include a reception type of service node, More than one service node may be associated with a Component "address". The layout of these nodes will be dealt with during detailed design. However, the number of nodes is indicated on the Component relationship diagrams in Section C.
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2.2.1 Building Entrances: Staff will use public entrances to the building. In addition, a Staff Entrance(s) should be developed from Parking areas, P2 and P3, to serve both City Hall and field staff. The entrance from P3 to the Restricted Circulation component is for designated staff only. 2.2.2 Within Components: Staff should be able to move throughout a Component without having to enter the public zone. As outlined in Section A, Components should be accommodated as a coherent unit on a single floor level. 2.2.3 Between Components: In general, it is undesirable for staff to be able to move between Components without being monitored at the public service node. Normally, therefore, staff movement between Components will be via the public Circulation System. The exceptions to this are documented in detail in Section C such that:
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circulation route is intended for use by designated staff only including the Commissioners and Council members. It connects the Commissioners Component in DB3; the Office of the Mayor and the Office of Council in DB2; the Council Chambers Component and Committee Rooms in DB1; and Reserved Staff Parking, P3.
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2.3.1 Service Entrance: The movement of materials in and out of the building should be centralized in a single Shipping and Receiving facility (DB14). Detailed requirements are documented in Section C.
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2,3.2 Within the Building: The Circulation System should be developed to facilitate the movement of materials to and from Shipping and Receiving in DB14 and all other Design Blocks. Materials will typically include furniture, equipment, records, stationery supplies, and waste materials, Special consideration is required for the following which should be restricted to the Support Circulation component (or to completely separate routes): City Hall mail will be transported to Central Office Support (DB13) on a daily basis. A relatively high volume of print materials will be moved along the same route on a regular basis.
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3. SECURITY GUIDELINES
The design of the proposed City Hall must achieve a balance between a desired image of openness and a necessary degree of security. The building will not require the level of security found in some other institutional facilities, such as courts and police buildings, however, it will be necessary to: protect money-handling functions â&#x20AC;˘ protect information â&#x20AC;˘ protect equipment protect personal property It should be possible to maintain the required degree of security without excessive reliance upon locked doors and/or security personnel. Program Approach: The guidelines are based on a concept of differentiation between public and staff zones to facilitate an unobtrusive approach to building security. In the Administrative areas, the public service node is the primary contact between public visitors and staff. By locating public service activities with the service nodes, the need for visitors to enter staff zones can be largely eliminated. At the same time, staff movement involving money or confidential information, can be accomplished without passing through public areas. This is particularly important in the Public Service Design Block (DB7). In Building Support areas, mechanical means of ensuring security may be required.
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The Security Guidelines are described under the following headings: 3.1 Staff Zones 3.2 Public Zones - Normal Hours 3.3 Public Zones - Extended Hours
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STAFF ZONES
The shaded areas in the diagram indicate the staff zones. The public will not be allowed unrestricted movement within these areas. Control should be exercised through staff monitoring at public service nodes or through mechanical means as required. Staff movement within staff zones is described in Guideline 2.2.
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PUBLIC ZONES - NORMAL HOURS
The shaded areas in the diagram indicate the public zones during normal operating hours. Public movement is generally unrestricted in these areas. An information and security staff position should be developed in the Legislative Circulation component to monitor access to the Components in DB2. The Council Chambers Gallery and the Conference Centre are not characterized by public service nodes as their major spaces are part of the public zone. Security staff will be required to monitor access and use of these facilities and the spaces will be made secure when not in actual use.
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PUBLIC ZONES - EXTENDED HOURS
During extended hours, the building should be , developed to allow public access to the shaded areas indicated in the diagram without permitting access to the administrative and support components. Also:
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• it should be possible to make secure any Component accessed from this public zone during either normal or extended hours; • parking access should allow for convenient use during extended hours for members of the public who are going to locations other than City Hall; and,
8
13
8
• the Recreation Facility (DB12) should be available for use by staff during extended hours without compromising the security of other areas of the building.
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4.
FLEXIBILITY AND GROWTH GUIDELINES
As is the case with most institutional and public service facilities, the functional and space requirements for Edmonton's City Hall will change over time. Staff numbers in each Component will increase or decrease, departmental responsibilities will be modified in response to public need, and certain functions will be dispersed to other City locations. The overall capacity of the new building has been based upon projections to 1989. Move-in is planned for 1984. Accordingly, the facilities have been programmed to accommodate all initial tenants for a minimum five year period. At move-in, space allocated to any given Component will not be fully occupied and some degree of internal flexibility will be required to allow for growth during the period 1984-1989. Beyond 1989, it is anticipated that some Components will be decentralized to allow for the expansion of others within the building. Program Approach: The intention underlying the Guidelines is to identify the range of flexibility required in the proposed City Hall. The degree of flexibility required relates to three types of anticipated changes: • changes of Component boundaries; • changes within Components; and, ▪ changes in circulation and access characteristics.
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The guidelines deal with two types of flexibility requirements: 4.1 Circulation System Flexibility 4.2 Design Block Flexibility
4.1
CIRCULATION SYSTEM FLEXIBILITY
The major public Circulation System should be considered as relatively fixed for both horizontal and vertical elements. Circulation within Components and access to particular Components from the major Circulation System may change over time as indicated in Guideline 4.2.
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4.2
DESIGN BLOCK FLEXIBILITY
The building concept should be developed to provide the degree of flexibility indicated by the following categories and in the adjacent diagram. Fixed: Component boundaries can be considered as fixed and little internal change is anticipated within the Components. Access to Components is unlikely to change. Low Flexibility: Component boundaries can be considered as fixed, however, internal arrangements of partitioning and access positions may change over time. Moderate Flexibility: Component boundaries are likely to change as will internal arrangements within the Components. However, access conditions are unlikely to change. High Flexibility: Component boundaries, internal arrangements and access conditions are all likely to change over time.
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Section C Design Block Data
Section C Design Block Data The purpose of this section is to document information for each of the major spatial units. Although this section is called Design Block Data after the principal spatial unit, information is also provided for the other major spatial units including Building and Circulation Systems, Parking, and outdoor areas. Information for each spatial unit includes the following: Component Relationship Diagram: The Component Relationship Diagram indicates specific features of the spatial units. An important feature in all cases is the nature of access points from the Circulation System. In the case of Design Blocks, each Component is shown. The diagrams use the symbols shown on the right.
Main Circulation System Staff Access Route connecting between Design Blocks Staff Access Route connecting within a Design Block
Component Area
High Volume/Visibility Public Service Node Public Service Node
Reception Service Node
Indications of important spaces or groups of spaces within Components are sometimes indicated.
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Council and Conference Facilities
DB1
COMPONENT RELATIONSHIP DIAGRAM
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AREA REQUIREMENTS
Component 1.1
Council Chambers
1.2
Conference Centre
Net
2 m Gross
900
1,100
1,200
1,400
2,100
2,500
m
2
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9
13
7
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Design Block Total
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DB1 FUNCTIONAL DESCRIPTION Together, the Components of the Council and Conference Facilities Design Block provide both the physical symbol and the forum of government for the City of Edmonton. The functions of these Components are highly representative of the City's image and have the most significant public profile of any in City Hall. Therefore, they are to be conceived as open to the public at large, through Visitor access and media coverage. 1.1 Council Chamber: The Council Chamber provides the municipal forum for formal Council debate and decision-making which involves input from the civic administration and members of the public. A Council Lounge directly associated with the Chamber provides for the Mayor, Aldermen, and key administration personnel to prepare for Council deliberations, to engage in private or less formal discussions, and to relax prior to and after Council meetings. 1.2 Conference Centre: The Conference Centre Component includes facilities for a variety of legislative and related activities. In the Media Facilities, representatives of local press, radio, and television outlets collect and process information on civic activities for dissemination to the public. The Hearing Room provides a quasi-judicial setting for various administrative bodies, including the Assessment Department's Court of Revision and the Landlord and Tenant Advisory Board. Committee Rooms and Public Meeting Rooms provide public settings for various Committees of Council and adhoc citizen action groups.
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DB1 SPATIAL DESCRIPTION GENERAL DESCRIPTION
NOTES
The Components in this Design Block can be accommodated in normal administrative office space with the exception of the Council Chamber. The requirements of this space are referenced in notes.
1. The Council Chamber is designated as Other in the Space Category table and has the following requirements:
SPACE CATEGORY DISTRIBUTION Private Office
-
General Office
10%
Public Service Space Associated Support Space Utility Space
External Requirements: Natural light is not required but may be introduced into the space. In this case provision must be made to control the level of light during slide and film presentations. View to the outdoors is undesirable.
5% 50% -
Other
35%
note 1.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS External Requirements
note 1.
Visual and Acoustic Separation Requirements Shell Requirements: space size/span
note 1, note 1.
flexibility
note 1.
clear height
note 1.
floor load
note 1.
services
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Description: The Council Chamber is a formal space for meetings of Council and for ceremonial activities, The Chamber must accommodate several groups of participants in a manner which satisfies the relationships indicated in the diagram to the right.
Visual and Acoustic Separation Requirements: The Chamber should be both visually and acoustically separated from all other spaces including the Circulation System. Provision should be made to allow visitors to enter and leave the gallery without disrupting this separation.
DB Shell Characteristics: Space Size/Span: The Council Chamber is a single space of 700m2 requiring clear spans. Flexibility: The central activity area should allow for variations in furniture layout. Other requirements are relatively fixed.
Floor Load: In accordance with National Building Code (1980) requirements (2.4 KN/m2). Services: Sta'ndard electrical and telephone Audio/recording system Video/recording system Outside video media services Special HVAC services
Clear Height: The volume and dimensions of the space require special consideration. Tiered seating in the gallery area is desirable.
Acipyrr-r) Ozbâ&#x20AC;&#x2DC; , The configuration of the Central Activity Area may be varied providing that: . all participants can see one another . all participants can see the presentation screen the TV camera positions can cover all participants, the presentation screen and the Gallery
The configuration of the Gallery may be varied providing that: . the public and press can see all participants in the Central Activity Area and the Presentation Screen . members of the public can address the Mayor and Council
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DB2
Offices of Government COMPONENT RELATIONSHIP DIAGRAM
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KEY DIAGRAM
Component
m
2
Net
2 m Gross
3
2.1
Office of the Mayor
200
200
2.2
Offices of Council
400
500
2.3
City Clerk
400
500
2.4
Auditor General
300
400
2.S
Shared Support
200
200
1,500
1,800
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Design Block Total
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DB2 FUNCTIONAL DESCRIPTION The Offices of Government Design Block is comprised of facilities for less visible, but ongoing activities required to support the City's legislative functions. All Components in this Design Block, with the exception of the Auditor General, have a significant degree of visitor activity and are closely related to those in DB1, Council and Conference Facilities, and DB3, Corporate Administration.
2.S Shared Support: The Shared Support Component provides general office services, meeting areas, and facilities for the staff associated with this Design Block.
2.1 Office of the Mayor: In general, the activities of the Mayor include the administrative and ceremonial tasks which fall to the chief elected officer of any large municipal government. Incorporated within the Office of the Mayor are a number of assistants. and special consultants who provide research and public relations support. 2.2 Offices of Council: At present, City Council is composed of twelve Aldermen, in addition to the Mayor. Each Alderman is elected from a specific ward or geographic area of the City. Aldermen utilize their offices to prepare for Council and committee deliberations, and to maintain contact with their electors. 2.3 City Clerk: The Office of the City Clerk facilitates the work of Council by providing secretarial, scheduling, documentation, and other support services. 2.4 Auditor General: The Auditor General acts for Council in providing objective opinions on the propriety and integrity of all City financial information, including the assessment, collection, and allocation of public revenue. In addition, the Auditor General is responsible for cost-benefit evaluations for various civic programs. CDR 41
DB2 SPATIAL DESCRIPTION GENERAL DESCRIPTION
NOTES
The Components in this Design Block can be accommodated in normal administrative office space.
1. As compared to the figures provided in the Space Category Distribution Table, the Offices of Council Component has a higher percentage of Private Office space and a lower percentage of General Office space. 2. The Shared Support Component contains only Associated Support space.
SPACE CATEGORY DISTRIBUTION Private Office
35%
note 1.
General Office
35%
note 1.
Public Service Space
15%
Associated Support Space
15%
Utility Space
-
Other
-
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS External Requirements
normal
Visual and Acoustic Separation Requirements Shell Requirements: space size/span
normal
flexibility
normal
clear height
normal
floor load
normal
services
normal
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normal
note 2.
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Corporate Administration
DB3
COMPONENT RELATIONSHIP DIAGRAM
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11
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m
2
Net
2 m Gross
3.1
CoxAssioners
400
500
3.2
Executive Services
400
500
3.3
Corporate Policy Planning
200
200
3.4
Conference/Emergency Command Centre
200
200
3.S
Shared Support
200
200
1,400
1,600
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DB3 FUNCTIONAL DESCRIPTION The Components in DB3, Corporate Administration, coordinate all civic administrative programs. These functions represent the senior levels of corporate activity and relate closely to the legislative Components (DB1 and DB2) and a number of the internal services in DB4. 3.1 Commissioners: The Commissioners provide an interface between Council and all administrative activities of the City. The four City Commissioners are responsible for ensuring that all policy directives of Council are properly implemented in civic programs as well as assessing the performance of departmental general managers.
for all the key personnel required to coordinate services during major emergency situations occurring anywhere in the City. This latter function falls under the jurisdiction of the Chief Commissioner, who assumes ultimate authority. 3.S Shared Support: The Shared Support Component provides general office services, staff facilities, and a small meeting area for the staff associated with this Design Block.
3.2 Executive Services: Executive Services is expected to facilitate the flow of information between Council, the Board of Commissioners, and all City departments, and to act as central coordinator for City policies and procedures. In doing so, Executive Services provides administrative and support services to the Commissioners, the Corporate Policy and Planning Office, the Office of the Mayor, the City Clerk, and Law. 3.3 Corporate Policy Planning Office: The Corporate Policy Planning Office coordinates programs and services under the control of City Council to provide the greatest benefit to the City from available manpower and financial resources. 3.4 Conference/Emergency Command Centre: The Conference/Emergency Command Centre has a two-fold purpose. Under normal circumstances, it functions as a meeting centre for staff from all Components in DB3. Less frequently, it provides a location
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DB3 SPATIAL DESCRIPTION GENERAL DESCRIPTION
NOTES
The Components in this Design Block can be accommodated in normal administrative office space.
1. The Conference/Emergency Command Centre and the Shared Support Components contain only Associated Support space. 2. The Conference/Emergency Command Centre has special requirements: External Requirements: Although natural light and view to the outdoors are desirable, these facilities must be protected from events such as explosions and fire in the vicinity of City Hall.
SPACE CATEGORY DISTRIBUTION Private Office
50%
General Office
25%
Public Service Space Associated Support Space
5% 20%
Utility Space
-
Other
-
note 1.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS External Requirements Visual and Acoustic Separation Requirements Shell Requirements: space size/span
normal
normal
flexibility
normal
clear height
normal
floor load
normal note 2.
services
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note 2.
Services: Special communication equipment connections are required. Electrical, telephone, and HVAC services should be designed to allow the Command Centre to operate during an emergency when the main building systems may be shut down,
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Internal Services COMPONENT RELATIONSHIP DIAGRAM
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4.1 Law 4.2 Public Relations 4.3 Management Studies and Budgets 4.4 Building Management 4.5 Computer Systems Development and Services 4.6 Central Supply and Services 4.7 Finance 4.8 Personnel 4.S Shared Support
2 m Gross
900 600 500
1,100 700 600
200 3,100
200 3,800
1,700
2,100
2,500 1,400 200
3,100 1,700 200
11,100
13,500
2
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48
Net
m
DB4 FUNCTIONAL DESCRIPTION The Components in DB4, Internal Services, are each responsible for providing administrative services to other departments as well as to City Council. Their requirement for public accessibility is somewhat lower than that of Components in the other major administrative Design Blocks, DB5 and DB6. 4.1 Law Department: The Law Department provides two types of services; law services and claims services. Law services include representing and providing legal services to Council, Commission Board, and all other Departments; keeping City officials informed of all legal requirements and restrictions; litigation; and the collection of bad debts. Claims services include the settlement of claims for damages against the City and the recovery of costs of repairs when City-owned property is damaged by others. 4.2 Public Relations Department: In general, the Public Relations Department provides all departments with services to encourage employee and citizen understanding, and support for the plans, programs, and activities of the Civic Government. 4.3 Management Studies and Budget Department: The primary functions of the Management Studies and Budget Department are to advise the Commission Board, Council, Council Committees, and all civic departments with respect to effective budget planning and control. 4.4 Building Manager: The Building Manager and staff manage the maintenance, custodial, security and building services functions for the total building. They will also deal with requests for modifications in space layouts, renovations, equipment and moves within the building.
4.5 Computer Systems Development and Services Department: The major function of the Computer Systems Development and Services Depart.,ent is to provide data processing services to other departments. These services include computer systems design, maintenance and support, and special project services. This department is also responsible for managing Computer Operations which is described in this document as DB10. 4.6 Central Supply and Services Department: This Component is comprised of two branches of the Central Supply and Services Department - the Administrative Branch and the Materials Management Branch. The Administrative Branch provides administrative services to all branches of the department. The Materials Management Branch monitors City purchasing procedures and administers the functional control of City-wide inventories. It is also responsible for Central Office Support which is described separately in this document as DB11. 4.7 Finance Department: The Finance Department provides financial information systems and services for all levels of management within the City of Edmonton, especially at the Commissioner level. 4.8 Personnel Department: The Personnel Department plans for manpower requirements; recruits, selects, trains, and develops staff; maintains compensation programs; and negotiates and advises in labour relations. 4.S Shared Support: The Shared Support Component provides office services and conference/meeting facilities for the Law, Public Relations, Management Studies and Budget, and Computer Systems Development and Services Departments.
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DB4 SPATIAL DESCRIPTION GENERAL DESCRIPTION
NOTES
The Components in this Design Block can be accommodated in normal administrative office space,
1. As compared to average figures provided in the Space Category Distribution Table, the Law, Public Relations, MSB, Building Management and Personnel Components have a higher percentage of Private Office space and a lower percentage of General Office space. 2, The Shared Support Component contains only Associated Support space.
SPACE CATEGORY DISTRIBUTION Private Office
20%
note 1,
General Office
55%
note 1.
Public Service Space Associated Support Space
5% 20%
Utility Space
...
Other
-
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS External Requirements
normal
Visual and Acoustic Separation Requirements Shell Requirements: space size/span
normal
flexibility
normal
clear height
normal
floor load
normal
services
normal
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normal
note 2,
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DB5
COMPONENT RELATIONSHIP DIAGRAM
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Transportation Systems Design
5.3 Engineering
m
2
Net
2 m Gross
3,000
3,700
1,200
1,500
4,100
5,100
5.4
Parks & Recreation
2,100
2,600
5.5
Real Estate & Housing
2,800
3,500
600
700
13,800
17,100
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Design Block Total CDR 52
DB5 FUNCTIONAL DESCRIPTION The Components of DB5, Urban Development Administration, all deal with the planning and management of the urban environment. Each Component is responsible for developing different programs, policies, and plans to meet the needs associated with urban growth and to maintain and/or upgrade current urban patterns and conditions. All Components in this Design Block work closely together. Each has a relatively high public profile. 5.1 Planning Department: The Planning Department is responsible for land development and land use planning for new and existing areas of the City. Its functions include negotiation of development agreements, coordination of land servicing schedules, community research, and planning and implementation of special projects funded by the three levels of government. 5.2 Transportation Systems Design Department: The Transportation Systems Design Department is responsible for transit and roadway network planning.
from this Component, although they are not located in City Hall. 5.5 Real Estate and Housing Department: The Real Estate and Housing Department acts as the property and land administration arm of the City. This Component's functions include: the acquisition, appraisal, marketing, and management of land and property for the City; management and coordination services for the planning, design, construction, renovation, demolition, and maintenance of civic projects, properties, and accommodations; and long range planning related to land and property administration and coordination. 5.6 Business Development Department: The Business Development Department is implved in enhancing economic development in Edmonton by establishing programs that encourage business opportunities and by promoting the tourist industry. This Department manages visitor information activities which are described further in DB9: Information Services.
5.3 Engineering Department: The Engineering Department is responsible for the design, supervision, and maintenance of roadways and associated facilities. A large complement of field staff receive direction and support services from this Component, although the field staff are not all located in the City Hall. 5.4 Parks and Recreation Department: The Parks and Recreation Department is responsible for planning and maintaining civic parklands and recreational facilities and programs deployed throughout the City. The large number of program and maintenance staff located in the field receive support services
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DB5 SPATIAL DESCRIPTION GENERAL DESCRIPTION
NOTES
The Components in this Design Block can be accommodated in normal administrative office space.
1. As compared to the average figures provided in the Space Category Distribution Table, the Real Estate and Housing, and Business Development Components have a higher percentage of Private Office space and a lower percentage of General Office space.
SPACE CATEGORY DISTRIBUTION Private Office
20% 50%
General Office Public Service Space Associated Support Space
5% 25%
Utility Space
-
Other
-
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS External Requirements
normal
Visual and Acoustic Separation Requirements Shell Requirements: space size/span
normal
flexibility
normal
clear height
normal
floor load
normal
services
normal
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normal
note 1. note 1.
DB6
Utilities Administration COMPONENT RELATIONSHIP DIAGRAM
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Component
m
2
Net
2 m Gross
31
3,300
4,100
6.2 Edmonton Power
4,400
5,500
6.3 Edmonton Transit
3,800
4,700
3,500
4,300
15,000
18,600
6.1
6.4
Edmonton Telephones
Water and Sanitation
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1
Design Block Total CDR 56
DB6 FUNCTIONAL DESCRIPTION The Utilities Administration Design Block includes Edmonton Telephones, Edmonton Power, Edmonton Transit, and Water and Sanitation, and is responsible for the overall administration of municipally operated utilities and public transportation. Each of the four Components is involved in planning and developing their respective delivery systems in response to municipal growth and change. The field staff associated with each Component are responsible for the implementation of these systems. Although field staff will not be tenants in the new City Hall, their administrative and personnel needs will be handled by the Headquarters staff in these Components. 6.1 Edmonton Telephones: Edmonton Telephones is responsible for all local telephone activities in the City of Edmonton. The Headquarters staff is involved in planning and policy development and general administration of the department. Functions include planning, forecasting and designing telephone services, as well as accounting, budgeting, and clerical activities.
disabled adult transportation. Its functions include the scheduling, planning, and marketing of its systems, route design, and administrative activities for the department and all its personnel. There is also a coordinating function with other transportation related Components, for example, Transportation Systems Design. 6.4 Water and Sanitation Department: The Water and Sanitation Department is involved in the short and long range planning and design, construction, operation, delivery, and maintenance of water, sewer, and solid waste systems in Edmonton, and coordinates these activities with other utilities. The Headquarters staff are also responsible for the overall administration of the department and its staff.
6.2 Edmonton Power: Edmonton Power is responsible for all electrical utility affairs in Edmonton including the planning and design of generation and distribution systems and for maintenance and operations programs, which are coordinated with other utilities. Administrative and financial functions for the department as a whole and customer service enquiries are other activities included in this Component. 6.3 Edmonton Transit: Edmonton Transit provides public transportation in the Edmonton area as well as some specialized services such as charters and
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DB6 SPATIAL DESCRIPTION GENERAL DESCRIPTION The Components in this Design Block can be accommodated in normal administrative office space.
SPACE CATEGORY DISTRIBUTION Private Office
15%
General Office
60%
Public Service Space Associated Support Space
5% 20%
Utility Space
-
Other
-
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS External Requirements Visual and Acoustic Separation Requirements Shell Requirements: space size/span
normal normal
flexibility
normal
clear height
normal
floor load
normal
services
normal
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normal
1
Public Services
DB7
COMPONENT RELATIONSHIP DIAGRAM
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Component Finance and Taxation Services 7.2 Edmonton Utilities Services 7.3 Development Approval Services 7.4 Permits, Fines and Licences Services 7.5 Employment Services 7.6 Landlord and Tenant Advisory Services 7.1
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m
2
Gross
2,100
2,600
2,900 2,700
3,600 3,300
1,400
1,700
900 300
1,100 400
10,300
12,700
A
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DB7 FUNCTIONAL DESCRIPTION The Components in this Design Block provide the public with a range of services which, in general, have high volume and/or high visibility access characteristics. The Components are organized to maximize convenience for the public. Associated with each Component is a public service node, at which visitors can obtain a variety of related services. The Component associated with each service node may contain a total department or only a branch or section of a department, Moneyhandling functions require special consideration with respect to security and access between Components. 7.1 Finance and Taxation Services: At this service node, the public may: -make payments for any municipal service at the central cashier; obtain information regarding tax and assessment matters. Major peaks in volume occur periodically due to tax and assessment procedures. 7.2 Edmonton Utilities Services: At this service node, the public may: obtain information regarding billings for water, power, and telephone utility services; submit applications for service or discontinuation of service; make payments for utilities billings (this will occur primarily at times when Finance and Taxation Services component is experiencing peak loads).
and Licences Services Component in this Design Block and with the Components in Design Blocks 5 and 6. 7.4 Permits, Fines, and Licences Services: At this service node, the public may: apply, make payment, and obtain non-development related permits and licences; submit requests for investigation of alleged infractions of municipal bylaws; make payment for fines associated with municipal bylaw infractions. 7.5 Employment Services: At this service node, the public and current civic employees may: obtain information regarding job opportunities; make applications for employment and receive placement interviews; obtain counselling and skill testing services; obtain job-related and pre-placement medical, laboratory, and audio-visual testing. This Component has close functional connections with the Personnel Component in Design Block 4. 7.6 Landlord and Tenant Advisory Services: At this service node-, the pubic may: obtain information and advice regarding rental queries and disputes in accordance with municipal bylaws and the Provincial Landlord and Tenant Act; request mediation of disputes; request investigation of complaints. Some mediations will be conducted in the Hearing Room in Design Block 1.
7.3 Development Approval Services: At this service node, the public may: obtain information regarding development regulations and the development approval and inspection process; apply, make payment and receive permits; obtain information and arrange for field inspections, This Component has close functional connections with the Permits, Fines
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DB8
Health and Social Services COMPONENT RELATIONSHIP DIAGRAM
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Component 3
13
2 m Net
2 m Gross
8.1
Social Services Department
1,000
1,200
8.2
Health Department
1,500
1,800
8.3
Clinic
500
600
8.S
Shared Support
100
100
3,100
3,700
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DB8 FUNCTIONAL DESCRIPTION The Components of the Health and Social Services Design Block administer and coordinate various social and health services, many of which were established through provincial and federal legislation and are wholly or partly funded by the Provincial Government. Most of the services provided are delivered in field locations by volunteers or field staff. Direct service delivery is provided by the Health Clinic Component, 8.1 Social Service Department: The Headquarters staff of the Social Service Department are responsible for administering and coordinating, often in conjunction with the Provincial Government, several types of services. These services include: daycare, institutional services (for children), juvenile probation, community based social services (i.eâ&#x20AC;&#x17E; an information distress line), home care (jointly operated with the Health Department), and seniors and handicapped persons services. Many of these services provided by the Social Service Department were established by provincial or federal legislation and are cost-shared by the Provincial Government, These services are delivered by field staff and volunteers in various field locations. 8.2 Health Department: The City of Edmonton Local Board of Health is established under the Public Health Act of the Province of Alberta and is financed entirely by the Provincial Government. The services administered by the Headquarters personnel of the Health Department fall into two general categories: health protection and health promotion. Health protection services include communicable disease control and environmental health services. Health promotion services include nursing, dental, mental health, home care
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(operated jointly with the Social Services Department), nutrition and family planning. In addition, the Department provides health education and research and training services. The services provided by the Health Department are primarily delivered from the local regional health clinics. 8,3 Health Clinic: The Health Clinic is one of the local regional clinics through which nursing, inspection, and other services are delivered to the community. Although all of the Health Department's basic services are provided in all regions, program emphasis varies to meet the needs of the regions. The regional clinic to be accommodated in the City Hall is intended to serve the central core area of the City of Edmonton. This urban core contains relatively high proportions of new Canadians and native persons who tend to have problems in the areas of language, finances, and social adjustment. There are large proportions both of transient persons and senior citizens. Health problems noted in this area include relatively high rates of infants at risk, tuberculosis, skin infections, and alcoholism. Certain services available in this central area are utilized by residents from other parts of the City. These include restaurants, daycare centres, and the Department's family planning, geriatric and adult immunization services. 8,S Shared Support: The Shared Support Component provides for a large meeting/conference room which can be subdivided into two or three smaller rooms.
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DB8 SPATIAL DESCRIPTION GENERAL DESCRIPTION
NOTES
The Components in this Design Block can be accommodated in normal administrative office space. The Health Clinic has some special requirements.
1.The Shared Support Component contains only Associated Support space. 2. The Clinic Component has special requirements. Services: Special plumbing services and provision for lab and x-ray equipment is required.
SPACE CATEGORY DISTRIBUTION Private Office
30%
General Office
25%
Public Service Space
10% 35%
Associated Support Space Utility Space
-
Other
-
note 1.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS External Requirements Visual and Acoustic Separation Requirements Shell Requirements: space size/span
normal normal
flexibility
normal
clear height
normal
floor load
normal note 2.
services
CDR 66
normal
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Information Services
DB9
COMPONENT RELATIONSHIP DIAGRAM
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KEY DIAGRAM
Component 44r
m
2
Net
2 m Gross
9.1 Information Services
200
200
Design Block Total
200
200
0 5
A
CDR
68
DB9 FUNCTIONAL DESCRIPTION
SPATIAL DESCRIPTION GENERAL DESCRIPTION
Information Services, DB9, provides a highly visible location from which a variety of types of information can be distributed including: provincial and City tourist related information, City of Edmonton public relations material, and information on various City cultural and recreational programs. This Design Block also allows for tour assembly and presentations relating to tours of the City Hall.
This Design Block can be accommodated in normal administrative office space.
SPACE CATEGORY DISTRIBUTION Private Office
-
General Office
20%
Public Service Space
40%
Associated Support Space
40%
Utility Space
-
Other
-
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS External Requirements
normal
Visual and Acoustic Separation Requirements Shell Requirements: space size/span
normal normal
flexibility
normal
clear height
normal
floor load
normal
services
normal
CDR 69
Computer Operations
DB10
COMPONENT RELATIONSHIP DIAGRAM
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KEY DIAGRAM
AREA REQUIREMENTS Component
m
2
Net
2 m Gross
3
19
10.1
Administration
10.2
Operations
4
700
800
2,000
2,400
2,700
3,200
A
Design Block Total IIMME11111111111MNIMi CDR 70
FUNCTIONAL DESCRIPTION The Computer Operations Design Block comprises the operational arm of the Computer Systems Development and Services Department. The major responsibility of the group is the delivery of computer data processing services to other departments. 10.1 Administrative Support: Staff who are engaged with the direct operation of computer hardware, including operations administration and technical services, will be identified as part of this Component. The staff typically are involved in controlling the flow and distribution of all input and output documents processed on the computer and the general maintenance and enhancement of all operating systems software. 10.2 Operations: This Component provides for highly controlled computer equipment spaces and for moderately controlled peripheral computer functions. The highly controlled spaces contain small mainframe computer hardware, tape drives and library, input/output units, and a central control function. The peripheral functions include data entry, input/output control, and quality control.
CDR 71
DB10 SPATIAL DESCRIPTION GENERAL DESCRIPTION
NOTES
The Components in this Design Block can be accommodated in normal administrative office space with the exception of the Computer Equipment Spaces in the Operations Component. The requirements for these spaces are referenced in the notes. In addition, the Operations Component is characterized by a high degree of restricted access conditions.
1. The Computer Equipment Spaces designated as Other in the Space Category Table have the following requirements: Description: These consist of a connected group of spaces containing computer and associated equipment, External Requirements: Natural light and a view to the outdoors are undesirable.
SPACE CATEGORY DISTRIBUTION Private Office
3%
General Office
10%
Public Service Space Associated Support Space
Visual and Acoustic Separation Requirements: There are no special requirements apart from the need to maintain a high degree of access security and to maintain a controlled environment in the spaces.
2% 10%
Shell Characteristics:
-
Utility Space Other
75%
note 1.
Space Size/Span: Medium size spaces are required. If clear spans are not possible then the layout of spaces and the equipment within spaces must be coordinated with the structural system.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS
note 1. note 1.
Clear Height: 2.80m. Under floor service distribution space should be provided.
flexibility
note 1.
Floor Load: In accordance with National Building Code (1980) requirements.
clear height
note 1.
Services:
floor load
note 1.
services
note 1.
Visual and Acoustic Separation Requirements Shell Requirements: space size/span
CDR 72
note 1.
Flexibility: Spaces should be designed for maximum flexibility regarding layout and changes to equipment.
External Requirements
,
Standard electrical and telephone Special electrical supply Information processing equipment connections Special HVAC services
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Staff Services
DB11
COMPONENT RELATIONSHIP DIAGRAM
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KEY DIAGRAM
Component 3
11.1 Credit Union 11
11.2
Cafeteria
m
2
Net
m
2
Gross
200
200
900
1,000
1,100
1,200
C3
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Design Block Total CDR
74
DB11 FUNCTIONAL DESCRIPTION The Components in this Design Block provide service functions primarily to City Hall staff. 11.1 Credit Union: The Credit Union is intended to provide a banking service for staff. 11.2 Cafeteria: The Cafeteria is intended for: use by staff at lunch and coffee breaks; use by public visitors during normal operating hours; and, small-scale catering within the building for events such as lunch-hour meetings. Peak use will occur over the lunch period by all users. It is expected that due to the size of the building, most staff will use staff lounge facilities for coffee breaks.
CDR 75
DB11 SPATIAL DESCRIPTION GENERAL DESCRIPTION
NOTES
The Credit Union Component can be accommodated in normal administrative office space. The Cafeteria Component is designated in the Other category and the requirements are referenced in the notes.
1. The Cafeteria is designated as Other in the Space Category Table and has the following requirements:
External Requirements: Natural light and a view to the outdoors is required. Connection to an outdoor seating area is desirable.
SPACE CATEGORY DISTRIBUTION Private Office
5%
General Office
10%
Public Service Space
10%
Associated Support Space
5%
Utility Space
70%
Other
Description: The Cafeteria contains food storage and preparation areas, a servery, and a seating area.
note 1.
Visual and Acoustic Separation Requirements: The Cafeteria should be easily accessible by City Hall visitors, but it should not have a major visual connection with major circulation components. The Cafeteria should be acoustically separated from other spaces including the major circulation components, Shell Characteristics: Space Size/Span: Medium size spaces are required. Spaces may contain columns.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS External Requirements
note 1.
Visual and Acoustic Separation Requirements Shell Requirements: space size/span
note 1.
Clear Height: 3.10m. Special treatment of the space is desirable.
note 1.
Floor Load: In accordance with National Building Code (1980) requirements (2.4KN/m2).
flexibility
note 1.
clear height
note 1.
Services: Special electrical, gas, plumbing and HVAC services are required to the food preparation areas.
floor load
note 1.
services
note 1.
CCIR 76
Flexibility: No special requirements.
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DB12
Recreation Facility COMPONENT RELATIONSHIP DIAGRAM
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KEY DIAGRAM
Component Eq
2 m Net
2 m Gross
3
12.1 Recreation Facility
700
800
Design Block Total
700
800
0
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LAY
CDR 78
DB12 FUNCTIONAL DESCRIPTION The Recreation Facility is intended primarily for staff use. It will be available for public use at designated times, although it is not intended to be developed as a major public service. Facilities will be operated during extended hours,
COFI 79
DB12 SPATIAL DESCRIPTION GENERAL DESCRIPTION
NOTES
The facilities in this Design Block have been designated in the Utility Space category. Facilities include locker and shower rooms (approximately 84m2 net), exercise room(s) (approximately 340m2 net), and racquet courts (approximately 276m2 net). Special requirements (i.e., different from normal Utility Space requirements) are referenced in the notes.
1. Space Size/Span: The courts and exercise room(s) require clear spans.
SPACE CATEGORY DISTRIBUTION Private Office
-
General Office
-
Public Service Space
-
Associated Support Space
-
Utility Space
100%
Other
-
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS External Requirements
normal
Visual and Acoustic Separation Requirements Shell Requirements: space size/span
normal
flexibility
note 1.
normal note 2.
clear height floor load
normal
services
normal
=DR
80
2. Clear Height: The courts require a clear height of 5.6 m.
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DB13
Central Office Support COMPONENT RELATIONSHIP DIAGRAM
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AREA REQUIREMENTS REQUIREMENTS
KEY DIAGRAM
Component
4
?
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m
2
Net
2 m Gross
13.1
Printing Operations
400
500
13.2
Mail Operations
200
200
13.3
Office Supplies
400
500
13.4
Records and Microfilm
1,200
1,400
2,200
2,600
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Design Block Total CDR 82
9). FUNCTIONAL DESCRIPTION The group of Components in the Central Office Support Design Block provide support functions for City administrative departments. 13.1 Printing Operations: The Printing Operations Component will facilitate three types of printing operations: . plan printing; . quick printing; and, . medium-high volume printing.
13.4 Records and Microfilm: The Record and Microfilm Component will provide a centralized management and storage function for inactive records. Records will be received from Administration Components, retained for a stipulated time period, and then destroyed. Records that must be retained indefinitely will be microfilmed. It may be necessary to transfer some records to decentralized storage facilities. Facilities include storage areas and related office and workroom areas.
Facilities will include the printing shop space and related office, workroom and storage areas. 13,2 Mail Operations:. The Mail Operations Component will facilitate the incoming and outgoing mail process for City Hall. Incoming mail will be transported from Shipping and Receiving several times daily. It will then be sorted and distributed to other City Hall Components. Outgoing mail will be collected from each Component, sorted, metered, bagged, and taken to Shipping and Receiving. Mail operations facilities include workspace and related office and storage areas. 13.3 Office Supplies: The Office Supplies Component will provide a central storage and inventory control function for City Hall Departments. Overall management will be provided by the Central Supply and Services Component in DB4. Supplies handled will be primarily stationery with small quantities of equipment. Facilities include workspace and related office and storage areas.
COP 83
DB13 SPATIAL DESCRIPTION GENERAL DESCRIPTION
NOTES
The Components in this Design Block can be accommodated primarily in Utility Space.
1. The Printing Operations Component has special requirements. Floor Loads: Printing equipment will produce impact load conditions. Services: Printing equipment has special electrical and HVAC requirements.
SPACE CATEGORY DISTRIBUTION Private Office
5%
General Office
-
Public Service Space
-
Associated Support Space
5%
Utility Space
90%
Other
-
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS External Requirements Visual and Acoustic Separation Requirements Shell Requirements: space size/span
normal normal
flexibility
normal
clear height
normal
floor load
note 1.
services
note 1.
COR 84
normal
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Building Support
DB14
COMPONENT RELATIONSHIP DIAGRAM
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KEY DIAGRAM
Component 31
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m
2
Net
2 m Gross
14.1
Shipping and Receiving Operations
1,000
1,200
14.2
Maintenance Operations
600
700
14.3
Custodial Operations
200
200
14.4
Support Staff Facilities
200
200
2,000
2,300
7 I
I
C3
A
LAT
Design Block Total
CDR 86
DB14 FUNCTIONAL DESCRIPTION The group of Components in the Building Support Design Block provide support functions for the operation of the City Hall building. Overall management of these functions is provided by the Building Management Component in DB3.
14: 4 Support Staff Facilities: This Component contains Associated Support facilities for staff in both the Building Support and Central Office Support Design Blocks. These facilities include locker/change/shower and lounge.
14.1 Shipping and Receiving Operations: Shipping and Receiving Operations include the shipping and receiving of materials, short-term storage, and maintaining of records of materials moved. Materials moved will include: furniture and equipment, office and printing supplies, mail, food services supplies, and waste materials. Separate handling capacity should be provided for waste paper and other types of waste materials. Containers will be used for disposal. Full-time shipping and receiving staff will be involved. Facilities include the loading dock, truck turnaround, and storage areas. 14.2 Maintenance Operations: Maintenance Operations include repairs to office furniture and equipment, electrical equipment, and mechanical equipment; repair and maintenance of the building and its finishes; and fabrication of small installations for the building. Maintenance staff will not be permanently positioned in City Hall, but will come from other City maintenance operations as required. Facilities will contain workshop and material storage areas. 14.3 Custodial Operations: Custodial Operations include both building security and caretaking functions. Custodial staff will be on duty at all times to maintain security and to monitor caretaking requirements. On a daily shift basis, caretaking staff will clean the building, replenish supplies and remove waste. Facilities in this Component will contain supplies and equipment storage. CDR 87
DB14 SPATIAL DESCRIPTION GENERAL DESCRIPTION
NOTES
The Components in this Design Block can be accommodated primarily in Utility space.
1. The Vehicle manoeuvering space in the Shipping and Receiving Operations Component has special requirements. The 600m2 allowed for a turnaround type of loading area is not meant to exclude other layout options. The dock should include three loading positions of which one should accommodate 14m long truck/ trailer units, and one of which should provide for loading and tipping of garbage containers.
SPACE CATEGORY DISTRIBUTION Private Office
5%
General Office
-
Public Service Space
-
Associated Support Space
5%
Utility Space
Space Size/Span: The dimensions illustrated below can be used as guidelines for planning maneouvering clearances
90%
Other
-
• • • •••
,m•
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS External Requirements
normal
Visual and Acoustic Separation Requirements Shell Requirements: space size/span
normal
flexibility
note 1. Clear Height: A minimum height clearance of 4.3m is required over the whole area and a clearance of 5.9m in the area in which garbage trucks will be loading and unloading.
normal
clear height
note 1.
floor load
note 1.
services
note 2.
CDR 28
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2. The Maintenance Operations Component has special electrical and HVAC requirements.
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Building Systems COMPONENT RELATIONSHIP DIAGRAM
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KEY DIAGRAM
6-
AREA REQUIREMENTS
Component 6 6 -6 66 6
2 m Gross
6 IC
*See Note under SPATIAL DESCRIPTION
-
Building Systems Total CDR 90
5,400*
FUNCTIONAL DESCRIPTION
SPATIAL DESCRIPTION
This spatial unit includes that part of the gross building area which accommodates the equipment associated with the building systems. It is expected that this space will be located in several positions in the building in accordance with the final design concept. Spaces involved will include the following:
Building Systems will generally occupy Utility Space. The design of the space may require special consideration of equipment requirements.
Central Building Systems Control Centre . . Mechanical Equipment Rooms . Electrical and Telephone Equipment Rooms . Elevator and Escalator Equipment Rooms Firefighting and Emergency Equipment Rooms .
Note: The gross area indicated in the Table is not a requirement but an area allowance based on the expected size and configuration of the building. The area in the final design concept may vary from this figure.
CDR 91
Circulation System COMPONENT RELATIONSHIP DIAGRAM
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KEY DIAGRAM
AREA REQUIREMENTS Component
m
2
Gross
3
6 666
6 10
II
a
1.211 *See Note under SPATIAL DESCRIPTION
Circulation System Total CDR 92
15,00o*
FUNCTIONAL DESCRIPTION By definition, the Circulation System includes all space associated with horizontal and vertical movement of public and staff from entrances to the building to the access points for each Component. Circulation within each Component or Design Block is not considered part of the Circulation System. In addition to space directly associated with public and staff movement, the Circulation System includes: . information/security positions public washrooms . distributed custodial/caretaking rooms . Six components of the Circulation System are identified. The first three have been referred to in the Guidelines as the main circulation components (i.e., Main Orientation component, Legislative Circulation component, and Public Services Circulation component).
of both a permanent and temporary nature relating to the municipal government. An information/ security staff position is required in the component to function as a common reception point for the four Components of the Offices of Government, DB1. Public Services Circulation Component: The Public Services Circulation component should serve to orient visitors to the high volume public service nodes associated with Components in the Public Services Design Block D37. It should also provide for visitor milling and waiting, and for information displays. The public service node for each Component should be developed with an "address" on this circulation component.
Main Orientation Component: The Main Orientation component should occur in sequence with the Symbolic Entrance. It will function as the main orientation and information point for visitors, incorporating such features as directories, displays, and small-scale cultural exhibits. It is here that the visitor should be able to identify and distinguish among access routes to the other public Circulation components (i.e., Legislative, Public Service and Administrative).
DB3 DB4 DB5 DB6 DB8
Legislative Circulation Component: The Legislative Circulation component should be developed to support several functions: orientation and access to Council and Conference Facilities, DB1, and to Offices of Government, DB2; milling and waiting activities related to DB1; and, information displays
These Design Blocks will contain the majority of the space in the building and accommodate the City's ongoing administrative functions and services. As indicated by the diagram, public visitor access to these administrative components will be, in general, of a lower, more consistent volume than
Administrative Circulation Component: The Administrative Circulation component should provide access routes to Components in the following Design Blocks: Corporate Administration Internal Services Urban Development Administration Utilities Administration Health and Social Services
CDR 93
SPATIAL DESCRIPTION
that to either the Legislative or Public Service Components. The routes within this circulation component will also be used by staff moving between Components. The reception-type service node for each Component should be developed with an easily identified "address" on this circulation component. Support Circulation Component: The Support Circulation component is defined as that part of the Circulation System which provides access to the Components in the following Design Blocks: DB10 DB11 DB12 DB13 DB14
Computer Operations Staff Services Recreation Facility Central Office Support Building Support.
This circulation component will be used primarily by staff. Although public access is not restricted, it can be expected to be low in volume. Restricted Circulation Component: This circulation component will be restricted to use by Mayor and Council, the City Commissioners, and designated administrative staff, Each access point to this component will be controlled. The Restricted Circulation component should provide access routes to the following: DB3 Corporate Administration DB2 Council Chambers DB1 Offices of Government P3 Reserved Staff Parking
11=11111=1111111111â&#x20AC;˘â&#x20AC;˘=1 CDR 94
There is not a standard spatial description for the Circulation System. It is an important spatial unit and will be a major determinant to user satisfaction with the building. Competitors are expected to develop a design concept which supports the functional requirements of the Circulation System and which facilitates the achievement of an appropriate image for the proposed City Hall. Note: The gross area indicated in the Table is not a requirement, but an area allowance based on the expected size and configuration of the building, The area in the final design concept may vary from this figure.
Parking COMPONENT RELATIONSHIP DIAGRAM
KEY DIAGRAM
AREA REQUIREMENTS Component 6 66 66
66
9 -hrer
9 13
2 m Gross
P1
Public Parking (340 stalls)
12,000
P2
General Staff Parking (600 stalls)
20,800
P3
Reserved Staff Parking (60 stalls)
2,000
9
*See Note under SPATIAL DESCRIPTION
Parking Total
Cop 96
34,800*
FUNCTIONAL DESCRIPTION
SPATIAL DESCRIPTION
The amount of parking which can be provided on the site is limited by traffic conditions on surrounding streets. The provision of 1000 stalls is a requirement. That number is not to be exceeded.
Vehicular access to Parking areas, and pedestrian connections from Parking to the Circulation System, should be developed to achieve the objectives of the Circulation Guidelines in Section B.
P.1 Public Parking: During normal hours, this parking is intended exclusively for short term use by public visitors to City Hall,
Note: The gross area indicated in the Table is not a requirement but an area allowance based on the expected size and configuration of the building. The area in the final design concept may vary from this figure.
P.2 General Staff Parking: During normal hours, this parking is intended for use by staff who will be allocated spaces. Outside of normal hours, both P.1 and P.2 will be available for general public use. P.3 Reserved Staff Parking: This parking is intended for use at all times by members of Council, senior administrative personnel and by designated field staff visiting City Hall.
CDR 97
Drive-In Cashier COMPONENT RELATIONSHIP DIAGRAM
AREA REQUIREMENTS
KEY DIAGRAM
Component
2 m Gross
°—?-3 *0
8
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Drive-In Cashier Total CDR 98
200*
FUNCTIONAL DESCRIPTION
SPATIAL DESCRIPTION
The Drive-In Cashier provides a facility for the public to make payments for municipal services from their vehicles.
The Drive-In Cashier requires a service wicket accessible via a vehicle drive-through. This may be combined with a vehicle access route to Parking. The cashier position requires staff access from within the building and adequate security for money-handling functions. Note: Depending on the final design solution, the area indicated may either be considered a part of the Gross Parking Area, or part of the improved site area. It includes a cashier position of approximately 15 m2, and should allow for a queue of six vehicles. The area shown is a guideline only and may be varied by the Competitor.
CDR 99
CA
Ceremonial Area COMPONENT RELATIONSHIP DIAGRAM
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KEY DIAGRAM
Outdoor Area
10
?
m
2
11
?
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Ceremonial Area Total
100
COP
800*
CA FUNCTIONAL DESCRIPTION
SPATIAL DESCRIPTION
The Ceremonial Area is intended for several functions:
The design of the Ceremonial Area is at the discretion of the competitors with the following conditions:
It should serve as an outdoor entrance area . leading to the Symbolic Entrance and contributing to its character. On ceremonial occasions, the Area will be used for the reception of special visitors to City Hall. . It should serve as an outdoor meeting space for special events associated with City Hall. . It is intended that the Ceremonial Area will accommodate the City's Cenotaph and will be used for commemorative events.
. The Cenotaph should remain in approximately the same location in the site plan (it can be moved during construction) and should be accessible from street level along 102A Avenue. . The Area should be connected to a formal pedestrian drop-off suitable for receiving special visitors to City Hall. . The Area should have a pedestrian connection, separated from traffic, to Sir Winston Churchill Square. â&#x20AC;˘The Area should contain a mix of hard surface and landscaped areas. The hard surface areas should include an area suitably sizeable for public assemblies. The landscape concept should relate to the Competitor's proposal for developing Sir Winston Churchill Square. , Changes in level should be designed with regard â&#x20AC;˘ to the requirements of the handicapped. Note:
The area indicated in the Table is an outdoor area not included in the Development Gross Area of the building but is part of the improved site area. The area shown is a guideline only and may be varied by the Competitor.
CDR 101
Transit Facility COMPONENT RELATIONSHIP DIAGRAM
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KEY DIAGRAM
Outdoor Area
2 m
3
1?
-84 4
10
? 13
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CDR 102
2,100*
FUNCTIONAL DESCRIPTION
SPATIAL DESCRIPTION
Edmonton Transit will operate this facility as a bus layover and interchange point. Transit users will be able to catch buses, transfer between bus routes, or transfer to the LRT.
The drawings on the left indicate the site location and prototypical layout for the Transit Facility. The Facility may either be open or covered by part of the building. Climate-controlled passenger waiting areas should be developed. The climatecontrolled connection to the LRT station, specified in Guideline 1.5 in Section B, is also a requirement. Note: The area indicated in the Table is an outdoor area not included in the Development Gross Area of the building but is part of the improved site area. The area shown is a guideline only and may be varied by the Competitor.
CDR 103
Section D Space Category Data
Section D Space Category Data The purpose of this section is to provide information for each of the Space Categories which characterize Design Blocks. As the City Hall Competition is intended to generate an overall design concept but not to resolve the design to the level of individual spaces, this information is included to provide a general overview of qualitative requirements. This overview defines the normal requirements associated with each Space Category utilized in Section C. Special conditions not covered by this overview have been described in notes in Section C.
The Space Categories are: Private Office Category General Office Category Public Service Space Cateogry • Associated Support Space Category • Utility Space Category • Other Category
CDR 104
PRIVATE OFFICE CATEGORY
GENERAL OFFICE CATEGORY
Description: Private offices are provided to accommodate staff when either the role or the nature of the activity has image or privacy requirements which are distinct from other administrative areas. Typically, private offices are dedicated to an individual and are associated with a particular Component. Access can be either from a general office or from an access route within the Component.
Description: General offices are provided in all Components and usually accommodate the majority of staff. General offices contain staff workstations (which may be separated by screens), plus a range of support equipment such as files, layout tables, and storage units. General offices are usually connected to a public service space.
External Requirements: Natural light is required in all private offices. A view to the outdoors is desirable.
External Requirements: Natural light and a view to the outdoors are required in general office areas although not to each workstation.
Visual and Acoustical Separation Requirements: Private offices do not require complete visual separation from other administrative areas, but should permit a degree of visual privacy. Acoustical separation between private offices and other areas should be effected when doors are closed.
Visual and Acoustical Separation Requirements: General office areas do not require visual separation from other administrative areas. However, visibility from the public service areas should not compromise staff working conditions. The distinction between staff and public zones should also be maintained. General office activities should be acoustically separated from activities in those areas in which they would be intrusive.
Shell Characteristics:
Shell Characteristics:
Space Size/Span: Small spaces with clear spans are required. Sizes range from approximately 9m2 to 24m2.
Space Size/Span: Medium to large spaces are required. Spaces may contain 4o1umns. There is a great range of sizes, from approximately 35m2 to 2300m2.
Flexibility: The number of offices may be modified over time. Each office should accommodate standard furniture layouts. Clear Height: In accordance with National Building Code (1980) requirements (2.4-4..8KN/m2). Services: Standard electrical and telephone.
Flexibility: General office areas should be designed for maximum flexibility. Clear Height: 2.80m minimum Floor Load: In accordance with National Building Code (1980) requirements (generally 2,4-4.8KN/m2). Services: Standard electrical and telephone to all workstations.
CDR 105
PUBLIC SERVICE SPACE CATEGORY
ASSOCIATED SUPPORT SPACE CATEGORY
Description: The Public Service Space Category includes all areas in which public and staff interactions occur on a regular basis. By definition these areas are completely accessible to the public during normal working hours. Their size will vary with the type of staff/public contact and with the volume of public requiring services,
Description: The Associated Support Space Category includes those administrative spaces which are shared by staff in a Component or in a Design Block. Associated Support Spaces include: meeting rooms, work rooms, equipment rooms, storage s rooms, and staff lounges.
External Requirements: Natural light and a view to the outdoors are desirable but not required,
External Requirements: Natural light and a view to the outdoors should be provided in staff lounges and meeting rooms but are not required in the majority of spaces.
Visual and Acoustical Separation Requirements: Public service areas should be visually connected to main entrances or major circulation components so that they may be easily identified by the public. Activities in the public service areas should be acoustically separated from activities in other administrative areas.
Visual and Acoustical Separation Requirements: In general, these spaces need not be visually connected to other administrative areas, but activities in these spaces should be acoustically separated from activities in other areas. Shell Characteristics:
Shell Characteristics: Space Size/Span: Medium to large spaces are required. Spaces may contain columns. Sizes range from approximately 24m2 to 250m2. Flexibility: The number and type of elements in public service spaces may be modified over time. Clear Height: 2.80m minimum Floor Load: In accordance with the National Building Code (1980) Requirements (2,4KN/m2). Services: Standard electrical and telephone. Information processing equipment connections.
Space Size/Span: Medium sized spaces are required with clear spans. Sizes range from approximately 25m2 to 75m2. Flexibility: Flexibility will vary with the type of space. Clear Height: 2.80m minimum. Floor Load: In accordance with National Building Code (1980) requirements (2.4KN/m2). Services: Standard electrical and telephone. : Plumbing and special HVAC in some spaces.
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UTILITY SPACE CATEGORY
OTHER CATEGORY
Description: The Utility Space Category includes spaces which provide services which support administrative and building operations throughout City Hall. Space requirements vary from those of administrative areas. Utility spaces include: shipping and receiving, workshop, material processing, storage, and locker/change room facilities.
Description: This Category includes spaces which cannot be appropriately grouped in any of the previous ones. These spaces have been identified in Section C, where their characteristics and requirements are also described. They include:
External Requirements: Natural light and a view to the outdoors are not required but should be provided where possible, particularly to the Mail Room and Print Shop. Visual and Acoustical Separation Requirements: Utility spaces should be acoustically separated from other spaces. Shell Characteristics: Space Size/Span: Medium to large spaces are required. Clear spans are required in some spaces. Sizes range from approximately 25m2 to 300m2. Flexibility: The size of space is relatively fixed although the elements within spaces may be modified over time. Clear Height: 3.1m minimum Floor load: In accordance with National Building Code (1980) requirements (usually 4.8KN/m2). Services:
Standard electrical and telephone. Special plumbing, HVAC and electrical supply in some spaces.
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Section E Sir Winston Churchill Square
Section E Sir Winston Churchill Square The official boundary of the City Hall Site does not include Sir Winston Churchill Square. However, the Square is within the Competition Site and falls within the terms of reference of the City Hall Competition. The reason for this special status derives from the fact that, although the City of Edmonton wishes to incorporate the Square into the design of the proposed new City Hall, no related funding has yet been approved.
r Therefore, competitors are required to treat Sir Winston Churchill Square as an integral part of the design requirements for the City Hall Competition. The guidelines contained in this section set out the requirements and constraints associated with the development of the Square.
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EXISTING CHARACTERISTICS
DESIGN GUIDELINES
Sir Winston Churchill Square is a flat, grassed, and lightly treed area traversed by a diagonal foot path which crosses the square from the south-west to northeast corners. This footpath provides a convenient route for pedestrians moving between the commercial area, the law courts and the library. In the summer months, the Square provides a sunbathing and relaxation area for many downtown office workers. Street theatre and musical performances occur periodically. The Square also provides a public forum for outdoor meetings. During the winter months, a central portion of the Square is flooded to provide an outdoor iceskating rink.
1.Although the ground plane of the Square may be altered and additional hard surface areas introduced, the full range of existing summer and winter uses must be accommodated. The Square must continue to be an open green space characterized by a combination of flat grass areas, trees, and landscaped areas. 2. No part of the Square can be used for accommodating the facility requirements of the New City Hall described in this Program. This restriction includes parking. 3.An environmentally controlled pedestrian connection, either above or below ground, may be provided across 102A Avenue to connect the Square to the City Hall Site, and to other pedestrian routes. Structure and access for this connection may be constructed on a portion of the Square. 4. The effectiveness and functionality of the proposed City Hall must not be dependent on the implementation of any design features associated with Sir Winston Churchill Square. The development of the Square may be implemented as a project separate from the City Hall one.
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Part 3 Technical Design Requirements
Part 3 Technical Design Requirements This part describes design requirements regarding: Building Codes, Cost, Energy, and Floor Areas. Three reference sections are also included regarding: Regional Construction Cost Differentials, Energy Conservation Design Guidelines, and Gross Floor Area Measurement. The City of Edmonton has set the objective of developing a City Hall which can be developed within capital budget limits and which, consistent with current practice, is energy efficient in its performance. It is not the intention of the Competition to emphasize these requirements at the expense of other design issues. The targets established for the purposes of the Competition will allow competitors sufficient latitude in their conceptual planning.
1. BUILDING CODE (Mandatory) Competition design entries must comply with the National Building Code of Canada 1980. 2. COST (Mandatory) Competition design entries must comply with a base capital construction cost limit of: $90,000,000 where: The cost limit (excluding escalation) represents second quarter 1980 anticipated values of construction in Edmonton with a 30 month construction period. The cost limit is set to allow for escalation during construction as if the project were to be tendered in the second quarter of 1980. A separate sum of escalation reserve has been established for the implementation period. , The base construction cost represents what is normally defined as a shell building and generally includes: foundation; substructure; parking; superstructure; building envelope; basic finishes; permanent interior core and/or atrium walls; vertical transportation systems; mechanical and electrical systems; sitework and landscaping within City Hall site boundaries; and contingency sum allowance during design development stage.
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, Excluded from the base construction costs are: tenant work (partitioning and built-ins); upgraded finishes in selected areas; furniture and equipment; Council Chamber casework and seating; food service equipment, window cleaning devices; special computer floors; and signage, graphics and artwork. Excluded from the base construction cost are other costs associated with implementation including: consulting fees; utility relocations beyond site boundaries; demolition costs; land and associated costs; interim and long-term financing, moving and relocation costs; temporary work required by project phasing; and an escalation reserve. Excluded are all costs associated with the development of Sir Winston Churchill Square. Competition Evaluation: The Technical Review Committee will perform a cost analysis on the group of competition entries which are selected by the Competition Jury as finalists. Competitors are required to complete an outline specification as described in Part 4: Submission Requirements which will include a statement to the effect that the base capital construction cost of the design will be within the cost limit prescribed in the conditions. Entries capital will be Jury as target. entries
will not be ranked according to their costs. The Technical Review Committee limited to informing the Competition to whether or not entries meet the cost The Jury will be required to reject that do not meet the target.
3. ENERGY Competition design entries must be designed to perform within a target energy consumption of: 2 175 kWh/m annum
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where: . The energy consumption includes all normal process loads in the building (i.e., lighting, circulation equipment, mechanical equipment, etc.) but excludes special equipment process loads (e.g., computer and printing equipment). The area considered corresponds to Building Gross Area as defined in Section B of Part 2: Architectural Program Requirements (i.e.," excluding Parking). Competition Evaluation: Energy performance is not being considered as a mandatory requirement for the purposes of the competition. However, it is considered as a major issue and as a result of more detailed design phases the winning concept will be required to perform to the target. An Energy Design Statement is required from competitors as outlined in Part 4: Submission Requirements. As input to their evaluation, the Competition Jury may request the Technical Review Committee to assess the Energy Design Statement of particular design entries. 4. FLOOR AREAS (Mandatory) Competition design entries must comply with the area requirements summarized in the Overall Area Requirements Table in Part 2, Section B. Specifically, 2 67,200m Minimum Net Area 2 Maximum Building Gross Area 102,200m 2 Maximum Development Gross Area 137,000m Competition Evaluation: The Technical Review Committee will verify the area calculations of the group of competition entries that are selected by the Competition Jury as finalists.
REFERENCE A: REGIONAL CONSTRUCTION COST DIFFERENTIALS
For the Convenience of Competitors an indication of current construction price differentials between Edmonton and other major Canada cities. St. John's
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London
80.2
Halifax
81.4
Windsor
81.7
83.1
Thunder Bay
98.0
Quebec
80.0
Winnipeg
85.8
Montreal
76.9
Regina
95.6
Ottawa
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Saskatoon
95.8
Kingston
79.7
Calgary
Sudbury
82.4
Edmonton
Toronto
80,9
Vancouver
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Hamilton
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Victoria
89.1
Saint John
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REFERENCE B; ENERGY CONSERVATION DESIGN GUIDELINES
1. ACKNOWLEDGEMENT The following guidelines were developed by the City of Edmonton, Energy Conservation Committee, Real Estate & Housing Department, and Cheriton Associates Ltd., in June, 1980. The guidelines represent the objectives of the City of Edmonton and will be applied during design development after the winning entry has been selected. They are included here for the Competitor's information. 2. OBJECTIVE The objective of these guidelines is to ensure that the new City Hall is an energy efficient structure and that the means for conserving energy should be included in the overall capital costs of the building. The building must have the lowest possible annual operating cost by making the most economical use of natural gas and electricity. Methods of energy conservation are to be considered in all areas of design: architectural, mechanical and electrical. 3. ENERGY CONSUMPTION The overall standard for design is a maximum energy consumption of 175 kWh/m2 per annum. This is the maximum permissable consumption to maintain the interior environmental standard for the building. The energy consumption of 175 kWh/m2 per annum excludes special building process loads, such as
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kitchen equipment. The building area will be determined by B.O.M,A. Standards. The project design team must vary all the design parameters to meet the energy budget. The project design team would be composed of the Architect, Electrical Engineer, Lighting Engineer, Mechanical Engineer. To ensure that the energy consumption value will be met, the building operation will be simulated using a computer hour by hour energy analysis program. One of two programs will be used; the "Energy Systems Analysis Series" (Meriwether Program) or the "Calerda 1.4L Program". The program shall be run twice. The first program shall be run and approved by the City of Edmonton after the preliminary design concepts have been established and prior to detailed construction drawings being started. The second run shall be made and approved by the City of Edmonton as the construction drawings are nearing completion and before the building is tendered. The final computer output must show month by month natural gas and electrical consumption data. Special building process loads are to be included in the energy analysis, but will not be "charged against" the consumption value of 175 kWh/m2 per annum. The review of the computer data and energy conservation features will be conducted with personnel drawn from:
The City's Real Estate & Housing Department The City's Energy Management Section The City's Consulting Engineer The Project Architect The Project Electrical Engineer The Project Lighting Engineer The Project Mechanical Engineer Departmental Sepcialists (as required) The data from the energy analysis will be included in a manual. This manual will serve as a reference to building operators to ensure that the City Hall functions within the established energy budget. 4.
BUILDING ENVELOPE PARAMETERS
4.1 Thermal Resistance: The building wall and roof thermal coefficients of performance (RSI values) shall not be less than the assembly values given below: 2 o Walls (above grade) R = 2.8 m . C/W 2 o Walls (below grade) R = 1.6 m . C/W 2 o R = 2.8 m Roof C/W 4.2 Glazing: Glazing which separates heated space from unheated space should have a resistance of minimum 0,3m2 . 0C/W (double glazed with 6 mm air space). The total area of glazing, including glazing for doors and sky lights that separates heated space from unheated space, should not exceed 15% of the floor surface area of the storey, and should not exceed 40% of the total area of the walls of that storey separating heated space from unheated space. In glazing, consideration should be given to the use of shading (both internal and remote). The orientation of the glazing should also be considered. 4.3 Infiltration: One of the major sources of heat loss in buildings is through infiltration of outside air. Care must be taken to ensure that a 111011111MIIMINI
good vapour barrier is properly installed, keeping penetrations to a minimum, Windows separating heated space from unheated space or the exterior shall be designed to limit the rate of air infiltration to not more than 0,775 dm3/s for each metre of sash crack when tested at a pressure differential of 75 Pa in conformance with ASTM #283-73, "Standard Method of Test for Rate of Air Leakage through Exterior Windows, Curtain Walls and Doors". Caulking material to reduce air infiltration shall conform to the requirements in Article 9.28.4.3 of the NBC 1977, Doors that separate heated space from the exterior shall be protected with an enclosed vestibule with all doors opening into or out of the vestibule equiped with self-closing devices. Vestibules shall be designed so that in passing through the vestibule it is not necessary for the interior and exterior doors to be open at the same time. Exterior doors need not be protected with a vestibule where: - the door is a revolving door the door is used primarily to facilitate vehicular movement or materials handling - the door is not intended to be used as a general entrance door, or the door opens directly from an enclosed space of less than 150 m2 in area. 5,
BUILDING MECHANICAL SYSTEM
5.1 Design Conditions: The mechanical system should be designed to maintain the following interior conditions:
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o 20 at Winter design temperature of -34 C o o 25 at Summer design temperature of 28 C Energy consumption for humidification should be minimized. The relative humidity should be not greater than 20% at outside temperatures below -50C and no greater than 25% at outside temperatures between -50C and +50C. 5.2 the the for
Ventilation: Mechanical ventilation when building is in heating mode shall not exceed quantities outlined in ASHRAE 62-73, Standards Natural and Mechanical Ventilation.
5,3 Free Cooling: The air system shall be designed to utilize 100% outside air when the ambient temperature is lower than the inside temperature, thus reducing refridgeration machinery usage. 5.4 Heat Reclaim: Where economically feasible, the exhaust system should be equipped with heat exchangers to heat the outside air intake. 5,5 Temperature Control: Provide adequate temperature control and zoning to ensure that simultaneous heating and cooling does not take place in the same space, 5.6 Controls: All controls required to operate the system within the energy consumption should be included in the contract documents. Provision should also be made to allow for centralized monitoring and control - i.e., computerized control system included in tender. 5.7 Energy Cost: In selecting the type of mechanical systems, it should be noted that energy costs favour the use of natural gas over electricity by a ratio of approximately 6 to 1. Thus, where possible, the use of electrical energy should be minimized.
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6.
BUILDING ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
6.1 Lighting Levels: Lighting levels should be in accordance with the latest edition of IES Standards. Where the Lighting Engineer shows that energy can be conserved by reducing these levels and provide adequate illumination, these recommendations are to be submitted to the City for review. 6,2 Fixtures: Avoid incandescent sources except where minimal use is expected. Provide adequate switching and identification to ensure that areas of the building which are not in use can be switched off. 6.3 Features; The following features should be considered in the design of the lighting system: Task Lighting High Efficiency Fixtures Zone Lighting (Small zones with user control) Cleaning Lighting Security Lighting (interior, exterior) Selective Switching (i.e., perimeter lighting in daylight areas) Daylighting
REFERENCE C: GROSS FLOOR AREA MEASUREMENT
The following "Measurement of Buildings by Areas and Volume" is prepared by the Canadian Institute of Quantity Surveyors and it is reproduced here with their kind permission. Where appropriate, imperial measurement has been converted to metric measurement which will be used in this Competition. Measurement of Buildings by Areas and Volume 1. GENERAL REMARKS For the purpose of comparison between buildings of relatively similar size, design and construction, the measurement of the floor area and/or volume has been used by the construction industries of a number of countries throughout the world for many years. One of the chief reasons for this comparison is to relate costs for similar type buildings in local or distant areas and in current or past periods of time. The intent of the procedures listed hereafter is primarily for the purpose of standardizing a method of obtaining areas and volumes of both new and existing buildings. It should be realized that the use of the area or volume unit costs applied against the area and/or volume, is at best, only a method of checking an estimated cost, arrived at by other more .accurate methods. Particular attention should be given to those items mentioned in the list of inclusions and exclusions, together with any other necessary allowances or adjustments for non-standard units
or conditions, and care should be taken to ensure that previous units of costs are identical to those obtained by the following methods. 2. GENERAL RULES a) All usable portions of the building within the lines of the exterior walls shall be measured together with any additional items listed hereafter. b) The outside face of Walls is defined as the external exterior facing at each floor level, excluding such horizontal features as projecting cornices, stone bands, etc. c) "Enclosing" is defined as any permanent materials, applied vertically for the purpose of weather-proofing to acceptable living standards. d) Sloping and stepped floors shall be measured flat on plan. e) In all cases dimensions shall be taken to the nearest 10mm with 5mm going up, i.e., Measure 54.622 m as 54.62 m Measure 54.625 m as 54,63 m Measure 54.628 m as 54.63 m f) Where new building(s) adjoin existing, the measurements are taken for the new building only.
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g) Where individual buildings occur, measure each separately and classify under its occupational usage. In the case of adjoining buildings with party walls, the measurements for each shall be taken to the centre line of the wall between the buildings.
c) pits, trenches, depressions occurring in the lowest floor which are open or have removable covers; d) columns, piers or pilasters; e) any other features within the confines of the exterior walls.
h) No measurements shall be taken for alterations, demolition or additions within an existing building.
Where auditoriums, swimming pools, gymnasiums, foyers and t_a like extend through two or more floors, they shall be included for the largest area, at one level only,
i) Foundations of buildings, including underpinning of existing buildings, shall not be measured. j
Any item affecting cost comparisons and/or usable areas, not specifically included or excluded herein or hereafter shall be recorded separately.
k) The gross area and the gross volume shall be defined as the total area and volume for each building as measured in accordance with the principles laid down in this booklet. MEASUREMENT OF AREA (SQUARE METERS) Method: Measure from outside of walls for the area of each floor without any deductions for openings which occur within the floor area, except as noted later. Where balconies and mezzanine floors occur within the exterior walls of the building, the actual area of these will be measured and included. General Notes: No deductions to the area shall be made for: a) walls, partitions, etc.; b) openings in floors for stairwells, escalators, elevators, ducts and other facilities;
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Inclusions_: The following items shall be included in computing the gross area: a) crawl spaces with concrete floors; b) future basement areas where the concrete slab only is required for structural completion; c) floor areas which are structurally completed and where the finishing work will be executed at a later date; d) tunnels, trenches, etcâ&#x20AC;&#x17E; which have a roof or slab over that is 1,825 m or more from the floor; e) rooms below grade or sidewalk (i.e., transformer rooms); f) true area of columns and other projections beyond the face of the exterior walls, providing they extend vertically for the full floor height; g) dormers, bay windows and the like providing they extend vertically for the full floor height; h) penthouses; i) elevator machine floors within penthouses; j) connecting links or walkways providing they are enclosed; k) finished rooms in roofs and attics; 1) attached or isolated garages above and/or below ground;
m) fully enclosed exterior staircases and fire escapes; n) fully enclosed porches. Exclusions: The following items shall be excluded in computing the gross area. However, if certain conditions warrant the inclusion of some of these items they shall be listed separately from the gross area: a) crawl spaces which do not have concrete floors; b) tunnels, trenches, etc., with less than 1.82m head room; c) exterior balconies; d) canopies; e) projections beyond the face of the exterior walls which do not extend vertically for a full floor height; f) doghouses on roofs; g) area ways; h) unenclosed connecting links; i) covered walkways; j) unfinished roof and attic areas; k) carports; 1) unenclosed exterior staircases and fire escapes; m) isolated chimneys and that portion of chimneys above the roof line; n) interior open courtyards, light wells and the like; o) unenclosed porches; p) exterior steps and landings; q) exterior paving, patios and terraces; r) unenclosed areas which are roofed over; s) enclosed areas which are not roofed over; t) roof overhangs and cornices.
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5. MEASUREMENT OF VOLUME (CUBIC METERS) Method: Measure from outside to outside of walls on each floor and from underside of fill to lowest floor (i.e., from top of excavation for the lowest floor) to upper level of roof. General Notes: If the lowest floor is suspended or of framed construction, the height dimension will commence 150 mm below the underside of the floor. Where roofs are not flat the true volume of the roof will be calculated. No deductions to the volume will be made for any item within the area of the exterior walls. Isolated chimneys from the top of the foundation to the top of the structure shall be measured and kept separately. Inclusions: The following items shall be included in computing the gross volume: a) crawl space with concrete floors; b) basement areas that are structurally complete, except for slab on ground; c) unfinished areas, that are structurally complete; d) pits, trenches, depressions occurring in the lowest floor which are open or have removable covers; e) tunnels, trenches, etc., which have a roof over that is 1.825 m or more from the floor; f) rooms below grade or sidewalk (i.e., transformer rooms);
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columns and other projections beyond the exterior wall face providing they extend vertically for the full floor height; bay and dormer windows and the like providing they extend vertically for the full floor height; penthouses and machine rooms on roof; connecting links or walkways if fully enclosed; attached or isolated garages above and/or below ground; fully enclosed exterior staircases and fire escapes; fully enclosed porches; parapet walls; that portion of any chimney or stack projecting beyond the upper roof level; any other large feature above the upper roof that is not excluded hereafter. Exclusions: The following items shall be excluded in computing the gross volume. However, if certain conditions should warrant the inclusion of some of these items, they should be listed separately from the gross volume; a) crawl spaces which do not have concrete floors; b) tunnels and trenches, etc,, with less than 1,825 m head room; c) exterior balconies; d) canopies; e) projections beyond the exterior wall face that do not extend vertically for a full floor height; f) prefabricated doghouses on roofs; columns and other projections beyond the g) exterior wall face providing they extend vertically for the full floor height;
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h) smoke hatches, roof access doors, fans and the like; i) area ways; j) unenclosed connecting links; k) covered walkways; 1) carports; m) unenclosed exterior staircases and fire escapes; n) interior open courts, light wells - even if closed over at the roof or other level; o) unenclosed porches; P) exterior steps and landings; q) exterior paving, patios and terraces; r) garden walls, planters, etc.; s) ornamental features attached to or isolated from the main building(s); t) roof overhangs, cornices, projecting eaves; u) enclosed areas which are not roofed over; v) unenclosed areas which are roofed over.
Part 4 Submission Requirements
Part 4 Submission Requirements In Document 1, Clause 29 of the Conditions contains an outline of drawings and documentation required from the Competitors. Here, the submission requirements are described in greater detail under the following headings: 1. 2. 3. 4.
Drawing Requirements Report Requirements Display Requirements Report Format Sheets
Submission Requirements are part of the Competition Conditions. As specified in Clause 19, any submission which does not meet the requirements will be brought to the attention of the Professional Advisor and may be subject to rejection. As the focus of the Competition is upon ideas and concepts, the presentation demands have been kept to the minimum appropriate for a building of this magnitude and complexity. In order to reduce drawing and reproduction time, mylar reproductions, at the Competition scale, are supplied to each registered Competitor, At the same time, the use of these mylar reproductions is not mandatory.
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1. DRAWING REQUIREMENTS Each of the required drawings is described below. Optional drawings are noted. 1.1 Site Plan - MANDATORY (1:500, mylar provided). This plan will show the total site concept, roof plan, hard and soft landscaping and surface pedestrian ways. The Competitor will also illustrate a concept for the development of Sir Winston Churchill Square. Shadows may be used to illustrate the configuration of the Competitor's building(s). Assume a sun position from the southwest at 450 on June 21st. The Site Plan Board only will be titled "EDMONTON CITY HALL COMPETITION", A color coded legend, which lists the DESIGN BLOCKS contained therein, should be mounted on this board. The format may be similar to that shown in Section 3, Display Requirements. 1.2 Parking Level Plans - MANDATORY (1:500). This plan will show subcirade parking levels; all service and vehicular access and egress; and, any links to LRT subway stations or buildings adjacent to site boundaries. 1.3 Ground Level Plan - MANDATORY (1:500, mylar provided). This plan will show service and vehicular access and egress; all pedestrian ways within site boundaries; and, indicate any above- and below-ground pedestrian connections to off-site locations. 1.4 All Other Floor Plans - MANDATORY (1:500). All floor plans, including ground floor plan, will show the following:
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outline boundaries of the gross area of each COMPONENT identified by Component number and appropriate color. The single exception will be the Council Chamber in Design Block 1 which should also contain sufficient detail to determine the location of Council seating; . all vertical transportation systems, elevators and escalators; , major structural elements; â&#x20AC;˘service cores, mechanical and electrical service areas; glazed and solid elements in external envelope, or atrium spaces; . major public spaces and circulation. 1,5 Elevations - MANDATORY (1:500). Each major face of the building should be shown in elevation. Elevations of surrounding buildings are not required. 1.6 Site Sections - MANDATORY (1:500, mylar provided)". Three (3) site and building sections are required as indicated on the Site Sections provided. 1.7 Building Sections - OPTIONAL (1:250). Up to three (3) additional building sections may be provided by the Competitor to illustrate particular aspects of the design solution; these building sections need not extend to the site boundaries. 1.8 Aerial Perspective - MANDATORY. A black line aerial perspective of the total site development as viewed from the south; OR, black and white photographs of a simple block model must be provided.
1.9 Perspective Sketches - OPTIONAL. Up to three (3) blackline perspective sketches of any parts of the building may be included by the Competitor to further illustrate the character of the design. 2.
REPORT REQUIREMENTS
The Competitor is required to submit a typewritten Report on 81/2" x 11" (or metric equivalent) white paper. The Report shall contain no more than the following four sections, three of which are mandatory, and must not exceed eight (8) pages, The pages must be mounted on one presentation panel as indicated in Section 3: Display Requirements. 2.1 Concept Description -OPTIONAL : The Competitor may include explanatory text and diagrams to illustrate or highlight particular attributes of the submission. 2 2 Area Calculations-MANDATORY : The Competitor must complete and submit the enclosed table as part of the Report. Gross floor areas must be calculated by floor level and entered in the FLOOR AREA TABLE. The rules for measurement of gross floor areas are provided in Part 3: Technical Requirements. The related COMPONENT LOCATION CHECKLIST must also be completed, by level, with the appropriate boxes blacked in to indicate which Components are located on each one. The total net area per level should be the total net area for the Components on each level. (The required net areas are provided in Section C: Design Block Data,) The Floor Area Table has been designed to provide for both "Above" and "Below" Ground level areas. The Competitor may change the location of
the ground level indicator or extend the table; however, the general format should remain the same. The Enclosure Areas include roof area, and exterior closure below and above grade. The percentage of glazing must also be entered in the ENCLOSURE AREAS TABLE. Definitions of these terms for calculation purposes are noted below. . Roof area - area of flat roofs on plan, surface area of sloped and curved roofs; . Exterior closure area below grade - vertical surface area of enclosing walls from the lowest basement slab to slab nearest to grade level; . Exterior closure area - vertical surface area of enclosing walls (measured over windows and openings) from slab nearest to grade to top of parapet; â&#x20AC;˘Percentage glazing - area of all glazed openings expressed as percentage of exterior closure above grade. Site Areas must be recorded on the SITE AREAS TABLES; they include footprint area and improved site area which are defined as follows: . Footprint area - area occupied by buildings at grade level; . Improved site area - area of site unoccupied by building subject to improvement.
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Building Volumes for both above and below grade should be calculated as indicated in Part 3: Technical Requirements. 2 3 Outline Specification MANDATORY : The Competitor is required to submit a brief outline specification which will be used by the Technical Review Committee in carrying out cost reviews of selected entries. Given the conceptual level of the design solutions, the specification material need not be extensive or detailed and should not exceed three (3) pages The Outline Specification must contain a statement from the Competitor to the effect that a base capital construction cost of the proposed solution will not exceed the base capital construction cost limit prescribed in the Conditions and Part 3; Technical Requirements. 2.4 Energy Conservation Strategy-MANDATORY : The Competitor is required to submit a description of the design features which will enable the proposed design to meet the specified energy consumption target of 175 KWh/m2/annum.
3.
DISPLAY REQUIREMENTS
These requirements deal with the use of color, the number and size of presentation panels and the exhibition format. ,l Color .Requirements: Drawings should be in :lack, white and values of grey only, with the e;:ception of the following items:
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All Competitors must use the Design Block Color Code, indicated on the right, to color each Component on the floor plan drawings. The sheet code number for two brands of film have been provided for each color. However, the Competitor may use other film so long as there is a close match to the prescribed colors, Use of the Design Block Color Code in section drawings is optional. Greens have been deliberately ommitted from the Design Block Color Code so that the Competitors can utilize them to indicate landscaping in plans or sections. This treatment of landscaping is not required. 3,2 Presentation Panels; All submission material must be mounted on some type of rigid board (foamcore or equivalent) which can be displayed vertically without requiring supplementary bracing or stiffening. Each presentation panel shall be 23Z" wide by 42" high (or metric equivalent). It is expected that 14 panels will be required; however, each Competitor will be allowed a maximum of 16 presentation panels to display all required information. Large drawings, such as the Site Plan and the Site Sections, should be mounted and submitted on two separate panels which will be butted together for display.
DESIGN BLOCK COLOUR CODE DB 7 Public Services
DB 1 Council and Conference Facilities 124-A DB
CF-036 DB 8 Health and Social Services
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Offices of Government
116-A
CF-034
DB 3 Corporate Administration
DB 9 Information Services
109-A
CF-026
DB 4 Internal Services
DB10 Computer Operations
DB 5 Urban Development Administration 402-A
CF-091
DB 6 Utilities Administration
DB 11 Staff Services DB12 Recreation Facility DB13 Central Office Support DB14 Building Support B Building Systems C Circulation System Optional: Black-White Pattern Provide Sample
Pantone
Chartpak
Pantone
Chartpak
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The pages of the Report must be mounted on one presentation panel, as shown below. A maximum of eight (8) pages may be displayed.
3.3 Exhibition Format: The presentation panels will be displayed in the format indicated by the diagram to the right. The top row of panels may be separated from the bottom row as indicated by the toned strip on the diagram.
Each presentation panel must be numbered to correspond to the position number indicated on the diagram. This number should be located on the front lower right hand corner of each panel. This will expedite the setting-up process and help to ensure that Competition panels are displayed consistently and correctly. The Site Plan must be mounted on panels 1 and 3, as indicated on the diagram. The order and arrangement of the remaining material required for the submission is, within the format, at the Competitor's discretion.
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Outline Specification TABLE OF CONTENTS FOR OUTLINE SPECIFICATIONS COST COMPLIANCE STATEMENT 1. SUBSTRUCTURE 2. STRUCTURE 3. EXTERIOR ENCLOSURE a) Roof finish b) Walls below ground floor c) Walls above ground floor d) Windows e)Exterior doors and screens 4. VERTICAL MOVEMENT a)Stairs b) Elevators and Escalators 5. INTERIOR PARTITIONS AND DOORS 6. INTERIOR FINISHES a)Floor finishes b) Ceiling finishes c) Wall finishes 7. FITTINGS AND EQUIPMENT 8. A) ELECTRICAL B) MECHANICAL i)Plumbing and drains ii)Fire protection iii)Heating, ventilation and air conditioning 9. SITE DEVELOPMENT
NOTES: 1. The number of elevators and the number of stops for each as well as the number of escalators should be noted under item 4: Vertical Movement. 2. Average floor to floor height below grade and above grade should be indicated in item 2: Structure.
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Part 5 Questions and Responses The conditions governing Questions and Responses are described in Document 1, (Part 2: Conditions, Clause 11). The Question Period will close on August 28, 1980. Answers to all questions will be mailed to all Competitors on September 15, 1980. These answers, any modifications to the original document resulting from answers to questions, and/or addenda, shall automatically form part of these conditions, The format of the Questions and Responses material will enable the Competitor to add them to this document
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DOCUMENT 3 Jury Report
July 31, 1981
Jury Report prepared by Prof. R.D. Gillmor, B. Arch., M. Arch., FRAIC
Contents reviewed by Jury Members: R. Affleck, N. Foster, H. Weese, A. Saunders, A. Fallow
Table Of Contents PART 1 - INTRODUCTION
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PART 2- FIRST PLACE WINNER - Gene Dub, Edmonton
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PART 3 -SECOND PLACE WINNER - (Cordeau) Hopewell, Toronto
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PART 4 - MERIT AWARD WINNERS Jerry Gural & Raymond Mandel, Toronto Adamson Associates, Toronto
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J. Michael Kirkland/Boigan & Armstrong, Toronto
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Barrett & Johnson & Ho-You, Calgary
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R.E. Hulbert & Partners, Vancouver
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Stinson Montgomery Sisam, Toronto and Byfield Langford, Edmonton
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Bruno Freschi, Vancouver
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Murray & Murray Griffiths & Rankin, Ottawa
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Chandler Kennedy Architectural Group, Edmonton
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A national architectural competition reveals, at a moment in time, the profession's ability to deal with a specific problem, in this case, a collective response to the challenges of urban design, civic architecture and the range of methods and technologies employed to deal with budget and energy constraints. The Competition was so organized that submissions could be screened by the Technical Review Committee in order to evaluate projects for compliance with program demands, cost and energy targets. This procedure greatly assisted the Jury and permitted a greater depth of debate concerning the architectonic and contextual values of the projects. The 95 submissions all revealed a search for an appropriate symbolic expression for civic government in the 1980's. Most revaling, perhaps, was the resulting range of interpretations. Although there was a considerable degree of consistency in the written statements describing the concepts, there was little consensus on how these ideas should be translated into civic architecture. Most competitors would agree on concepts such as "open government", "access to the democratic process" or "ease of transacting civic business"; or that the building should make a singular statement in its urban context. These notions are capable of wide interpretation and a considerable number emerged from this Competition. Some competitors chose to defer somewhat to the surrounding urban scale and texture; others chose strongly contrasting forms; a few attempted to recall more traditional and vernacular imagery.
After the initial review, the submissions generated some early impressions from the Jury. Among these was the considerable influence of the suburban (and more importantly, the urban) shopping centre on institutional architecture. Since a majority of competitors responded to the program with a low rise,solution, it is understandable, therefore, that in order to connect the internal spaces on a site with proportions of 1:3.5, some form of mall, atrium or gal leria was chosen. The quality and character of these spaces varied greatly, from vast, stark volumes to spaces of great complexity. The
Regency-Hyatt Hotel solution with its dramatic and dynamic interior volume appeared frequently. There seemed to be a great interest in the diagonal, in all dimensions and a rediscovery of the triangle. A few examples of the "form follows film" approach of Star Wars emerged. A number of submissions reflected the influence of the great glass vaulted transept of the 1851 Crystal Palace. All these approaches demonstrated a fairly sure grasp of these formal architectural ideas, but many did not rise above the conventional to the level of civic architecture. There appeared to be a certain hesitancy and indecision regarding the issues of ceremony, expression and celebration of the civic function. Although there were no doctrinaire Post-Modern solutions, a number of submissions moved strongly in this direction; most notably, entry 006 - J. Michael Kirkland/Boigon Armstrong, with its layered and planar composition and subtle asymmetrical tensions and, to a lesser degree, entry 025 - Stinson Montgomery Sisam/ Byfield Langford, with its subtly shifting axis in an otherwise symmetrical form. If there was any hint of Post-Modernism in the submissions, it was the homage paid to symmetry/axiality and formal spatial progression. Even though the vocabulary is contemporary, is this formal compositional interpretation perceived to be a quality the public understands and expects in its public buildings? Among the premiated submissions only the Cordeau/Hopewell scheme - entry 023, and Chandler Kennedy/Merrick - entry 084, chose a more programmatic compositional form which deferred to the surrounding context. There were no explicit program restrictions against a high rise solution but few competitors chose this form. This may be partly a consequence of the site configuration but more likely reflected a common skepticism regarding the working environment of the tall building. Yet many competitors who developed a low rise solution selected a typical office floor configuration and strung these modular units along a central spine somewhat in the manner of Hertzberger's Centraal Beheer Office Complex in Holland but
lacking its integration and flexibility. Among these: entry 002 Adamson Associates, entry 025 - Stinson Montgomery Sisam/ Byfield Langford, entry 006 - J. Michael Kirkland/Boigon Armstrong, and entry 086- Neish Owen Rowland and Roy. On the lighter side -- some quotations by the Jury can be reported. On the architects' predilection to invent problems: "first they build a fine bridge, then design the river." On the use of large quantities of glass sky lighting: "it's pure Stirling, but we all know the cost of silver." Two submissions emerged as front runners; upon further detailed evaluation, the Jury concluded that no 3rd or 4th prize be given but that the list of merit awards be extended to include those submissions representative of an approach which had been carried through with skill and conviction. The 1st and 2nd awards were judged to be very closely matched although neither received a clear score on both the symbolic and functional aspects.
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sections from south to north. At street level it is expected that this would reduce the building's visual length on the site. The Jury considered that this solution had admirably met its own aims without resorting to trendy forms and cliches.
The Idea The Urban Context The architect, in his written statement regarding the concept, has extended the stated competition program by setting himself a series of difficult criteria. Among these were ideas about relationships between the electorate and the elected; visible and accessible civic government; a public domain that is "permeable" from all sides and yet formal enough for the ceremonial and celebratory aspects of civic life. The Jury considered these notions to be idealistic and certainly optimistic but also fundamentally humanistic -- ideas to be applauded. The Jury was struck by the degree of consistency with which these ideas had been translated into architectural form. There is a deceptive simplicity about this submission. The five levels floating above the site are indeed simple; the drama will be in the street and plaza levels below. "A simple, strong conceptual statement with very rich possibilities." The Planning The planning solution seems highly consistent with the ideological aims. The Council Chamber is accessible directly from grade or by a sequence of steps from the civic square -- direct and simple. High volume public access areas are closely related to grade or one level below. The east and west edges of the building are transparent and almost dissolve the boundary between the sidewalks and the interior square. Maintaining this transparency will require skillful handling in the execution. There is an excellent and simple public connection from the LRT station through the ceremonial plaza and into the building or beyond into Edmonton Centre.
This submission chose to contrast with the highly diverse character of the surrounding buildings. The Jury perceived it to have an established presence of its own and a sense of calm repose which had been achieved without resorting to current fashionable cliches. The building presents a self-assured image and a symbolic quality which distinguishes it clearly from its retail, commercial and institutional surroundings. The building maintains almost the same forecourt space as the existing building but presents a firm frontal axis to Sir Winston Churchill Square. There is a clear, coherent progression from Sir Winston Churchill Square to the ceremonial plaza to the interior Civic Square. The sequence of space is reinforced by the landscape treatment. There is a faintly historical or traditional idea of democratic process in this submission, whereby the seat of government is visible, accessible, at street level and positioned on a civic square designed as an interior room for a high altitude climate. The idea could be characterized as a building within a building. The architect envisions a broad range of activities taking place in this space -high volume public traffic on day-to-day city business, pass through pedestrian traffic from public transit, and crowds associated with public and ceremonial occasions. It is hoped that this part of the public domain might generate the kind of large assemblies witnessed by Nathan Phillips Square in Toronto.
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This somewhat Post-modern solution had some similar characteristics with the winning solution in its disposition of the major legislative elements along the N-S axis. However, the vocabulary was quite distinct. The written statements regarding the concept and urban analysis were highly architectonic and convincing. The concept called for a structure of permanence, substance and definition for the site. By the use of clearly defined planar architecture a formal order and clarity was established. There is a sequence of layers along the formal axis -- from Sir Winston Churchill Square a formal portico leads to an internal ceremonial and public court, on through another plane to an external court at the end of which the Council Chamber breaks through its envelope by a slight rotation of its vertical axis. The core of the existing City Hall is retained as a labyrinth on the court floor. At important symbolic points the column bases and capitals take on a Doric quality. There is a very subtle tension between the combinations of forms along the otherwise symmetrical axis. The east and west edges of the building provide protection but very little transparency or permeability. The green space on Sir Winston Churchill Square was very sparse. However, this highly architectonic scheme was subtly presented and beautifully drawn.
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This dramatic glass structure flowing down to Sir Winston Churchill Square with its winter garden is a bold interpretation of the Crystal Palace theme. The glass envelope has been handled with considerable skill. However, the first two building levels split above and below grade are confusing and disorderly and don't seem to have the simplicity and authority as the exterior form. The office space seems too deep to have adequate relationship to daylight. The parking solution seems a questionable use of the north portion of the site. ,
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The concept states that City Hall should be a "microcosm of the City -- a high proportion of standard office and a few special places." It was interesting to note how this intriguing idea was carried through. The plan form, indeed, was a series of "office forms" distributed along the site separated by glazed galleries. The plan form was an elegant interpretation of this theme connected by a public gallery slightly angled in order to conform to the irregularity of the site. The tubular steel grid on the south facade, used for mounting banners, flags, lighting and electrical imagery might well recall the vibrancy of a Times Square. However, the east and west elevations appeared overly institutional, opaque and somewhat hostile at street level. The Council Chamber did not seem to have an easily accessible progression, and was only subtly announced on the south elevation. This was an intriguing and subtle scheme with perhaps somewhat too high a proportion of standard office and not enough of the quality of "special place".
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The author's stated intention was to create a "unique icon" within the city fabric. The building would function as an "urbanarium" for civic and celebratory events. The exterior view of the building in its almost overwhelming simplicity from Sir Winston Churchill Square is well handled but does not have easy access to the ceremonial court. The "solar roof truss" is an intriguing piece of technology which has been well analyzed and presented and Scandinavian experience with the suspended roof membrane has been positive. In spite of the relief offered by the "solar courts" along the east and west elevations, there are still significant blind spots at street level. The Council Chamber is absorbed into the building form and the graceful progression inside does not lead to any significant element. Although the interior perspective was not as convincing as the exterior form this was a simple and bold statement thoughtfully carried out.
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This scheme was characterized by the Jury as "the urban village" and was considered to be an interesting statement on reducing the monolithic quality of urban government by scaling down the form into a series of constituent elements. The cluster of forms pyramid up to conclude on a symbolic clock tower. In this sense the solution was a counterpoint to the winning solution. The east and west edges were open, inviting and well handled. However, the internal planning was not so convincing. Two full levels below grade were lighted only by interior light wells and were badly cut up with parking ramps. The concept of bringing light to the parking levels below (interesting idea) compromised the clarity and coherence of the main level. The use of the pyramidal glazed modules scattered across the building and on Sir Winston Churchill Square added a festive quality but seemed excessive. The mechanical/structural integration was an interesting resolution but raises a question about the substitution of a single column with a cluster of four and the resulting flexibility of space planning. The photo montage presentation was excellent. This was an intriguing scheme with a strong central idea which was not perhaps quite realized with enough simplicity and clarity.
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This submission was characterized as an urban forum with all the civic components contained within a highly regulated envelope acting as both structure and a tempering weather buffer. The internal components relied on support by being suspended from the overhead structure. The interior forum is meant to be open and accessible, particularly from 100th Street by a series of glazed overhead doors which would make the main public level an outdoor room in clement weather. However, the formal handling of Sir Winston Churchill Square seemed arbitrary and unrelated to the ceremonial entry within the envelope. This was a beautifully presented scheme.
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