Workplace for Tomorrow

LUXOFT

SOFTWARE COMPANY SERI TANJUNG PINANG, PENANG, MALAYSIA

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WORKPLACE FOR TOMORROW

BIOPHILIC DESIGN DESIGN STRATEGY

INSIDE OUT, OUTSIDE IN DESIGN PHILOSOPHY

PASSIVE DESIGN DESIGN APPROACH

SPECULATIVE DESIGN

FATIMAH BINTI RUSHDAN SUPERVISOR: PROF. AR. DR. ABDUL RAZAK SAPIAN

Workplace for Tomorrow

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Copyright Copyright 2021 Design Thesis 1 Design Thesis 2 Department of Architecture Kuliyyah of Architecture and Environmental Design, KAED, IIUM First Printed 2021

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Supervisor: Prof. Ar. Dr. Abdul Razak Sapian Course Coordinator: Asst. Prof. Dr. Zuraini Denan Design, Layout and Creative Designer: Fatimah binti Rushdan

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Acknowledgement All glory to Allah, the Almighty, whose grace and mercy have been with me throughout the duration of my program. His mercy and blessing eased the herculean task of completing this thesis.

I am most indebted to my supervisor, Prof. Ar. Dr. Abdul Razak Sapian, whose enduring disposition, kindness, promptitude, thoroughness and friendship have facilitated the successful completion of my work. I recorded and appreciated his detailed comments, useful suggestions and inspiring queries which have considerably improved this design thesis. His brilliant grasp of the aim and content of this work led to his insightful comments, suggestions and queries which helped me a great deal. Despite his commitments, he took time to listen and attend to me whenever requested. The moral support he extended to me is in no doubt a boost that helped in building and writing to complete this design thesis.

Lastly, my gratitude goes to my beloved family; for their prayers, support and tolerance.

Once again, we glorify Allah for His endless mercy that enable us to successfully lead the efforts of writing this thesis.

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Abstract Employees especially in the architectural firms spend a lot of time indoor, which will affect their psychological well-being, productivity and work performance.

Many people fail to perceive that psychological well-being is as important as physical well-being. Depression and emotional disturbance can also lead to serious consequences at work if psychological well-being is not being focused on properly.

National Institute of Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) Chairman, Tan Sri Lee Lam Thye proposed that employers at each organization take into account the psychological risks of employment, and implement plans to reduce them. Thus, employees need to play their roles in creating a healthy work environment. Employees’ satisfaction in the working environment can be improved by minimizing the elements that can cause mental health problem. Therefore, using the qualitative method in the case study of biophilic architecture through living building concept, good ventilation throughout working spaces and therapeutic spaces towards employees’ behaviour, this research will provide more details on the methodology to identify their psychological well-being, physical maladies and its effects for a better understanding of the holistic nature of human realities.

Keyword: Psychological Well-Being, Health Induced Environment, Sustainable

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Table of Contents Acknowledgement Abstract

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Chapter 1 : Introduction Chapter 2 : Literature Review Chapter 3 : Case and Precedent Study Chapter 4 : Site Study Chapter 5 : Project Approach Chapter 6 : Design Brief Chapter 7 : Design Development Chapter 8 : Final Design Proposal Chapter 9 : Special Study Chapter 10 : Speculative Building Design Chapter 11 : Conclusion Chapter 12 : References Chapter 13 : Appendices

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Introduction Issues Design Thesis Overview Research Significance Research Methodology Theoretical Framework

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Introduction

INTRODUCTION WORKPLACE FOR TOMORROW

This research finds that employees typically spend 90% of our day in an indoor setting; and under these compelling conditions, the NIOSH cited more than 40% in Malaysia is suffering from chronic diseases via sedentary and work-related stress. The study of this built environment aims to strengthen the pursue of various improvements in indoor spaces towards a sustainable approach; with a primary focus on wellness and well-being. Furthermore, the workplace of today transits towards integrated intentions, while generating a relationship between the environment and the individual’s activity pattern, yielding their productivity so that it will increase in value. Dr Paul Kegel’s research has shown that the design of the physical work environment can have an impact on the organization and their performance where the design of the workplace can generate impact by as much as 30%. Similarly, the transition of generations from baby boomers to millennials created a significant impact on the management of a workspace, and the technological developments provided significant contributions on the ease of the work process - the introduction of technology has proven to yield positive results in their productivity.

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Research Aim

Scope of Research

Limitation

To create a condusive working environment to facilitate employees health and well-being by promoting interactions and social sustainability.

• The scope of research includes the health and well-being of the employees of Luxoft that will be based in Penang • The studies will analyze all the basic facilities and amenities that can improve their workability • The data was taken through comparative studies (case study, precedent studies, and questionnaire) • The comprehensive SOA will be determined through the project brief, clients needs and site developments.

This project was carried out during pandemic where the data was taken through e-mails and cloud-based information.

Research Objectives • To improve employees’ comfort & well-being for higher productivity & performance • To increase employees’ satisfaction and contentment by assisting them with better facilitites • To introduce workplace versatitily that suffice employees’ needs inline with technology development

Research Questions • How productivity of employees could be improved?

• What type of office arrangements that can be fully adequate?

• How can an organization cater ideal workplace between generations?

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ISSUES WORKPLACE FOR TOMORROW

The research framework shows the intangible and tangible of research framework that caused by the uncondusive workplace. There are few issues in the aspects of Health Well-Being and Build Environment.

Health well-being: 1. Psychological and physical maladies.

Built environment: 2. Workplace issue; 3. Workspace issue; and 4. Environment Gap. The means and ends of these issues will be determined through precedent and case study, design concept, design philosophy, site planning and space planning.

ISSUE[S] FIRST ISSUE

Psychological Well-Being

Stress and depression were mentioned by few articles as the modern epidemic. Although the recent years have shown an increased focus on health and well-being in the workplace, there have also been an increase in mental health issues. The signs or symptoms of workrelated stress can be physical, psychological and behavioural.

Burnout syndrom that leads to psychological, physical & behavioural maladies: • Three factors - staff turnover, absence and presence; • Leads by poor productivity and additional costs; • Reduce their quality of life; and • Emotional workplace.

Though new technologies were introduced, the well-being of employees is still ignored. How can architecture with the help of technology act as a medium in improving employees’ health and decrease staff turnover?

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E-mail

1972

Word processor

1973

First personal computer

1983

Camcorder

1984

Apple macintosh computer

1985

Microsoft windows software

1988

Digital cellular phones

1990

World wide web

1994

PDAs

1995

DVDs

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GPS

2001

Skype

2003

TiVo

2004

Facebook

2004

Youtube

2005

Apple iphone

2007

Google drive (commonplace file-sharing platforms) $131 billion economic impact nationwide.

2012

Mainnstream collaborated tools and apps Collaboratory technology allows us to work wherever, whenever.

80% of employees consider having the flexibility to telecommuta a job perk.

2013

Standing desk

2015

2016

Wearable technology

2017

Virtual Reality

2018

Light peak technology Enable data transfers up to 100 gigabytes per second,less wait tie means more productivity.

2019

Mainstream AI Multitasking will soar to new levels with automated technology in average electronic devices.

2020

Web 3.0 New Web-browsing capabilities and experiences are still to come.

ISSUE[S] SECOND ISSUE Workplace Issue

Few studies indicate that happy employees are more productive, more creative and provide better client service. They’re less likely to quit or call in sick.

What’s more, they act as brand ambassadors outside the office, spreading positive impressions of their company and attracting star performers to their team.

The bottom line for many of the world’s most profitable organisation is that ‘Investing in workpalce happiness doesn’t cost employers’ company money-it ensures they stay on top’

Unconducive facilities & amenities provided: • To be more involved with childcare and domestic responsibilities; and • Declination of employees wellness.

We can see from one of the example, Googleplex which was nominated as one of the best place to work as they stick to the basic calculus: Happy employees mean bigger profit where employees will feel more content where they their needs were taken into consideration by the employer thus they will have better satisfaction with elements of their jobs, their employees’ experience, and the organizations they work for.

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Amenities

001

Facilities

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Facilitties & Amenities

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ISSUE[S] THIRD ISSUE

Workspace Issue The workspace chronolgy keeps changing throughout the centuries to accommodate each generation’s needs and comfort.

How will the next generation adapt and be more confortable with the new workspace?

The changes of workspace type in the office is due to inadequate workspace form & configuration: • Awkward posture; • Extreme temperature; and • Repeated movement affected musculoskeletal system.

001 Taylorism Workspace

002 Cellular Workspace

003 Open Plan Workspace

004 Combination Workspace

ISSUE[S] FOURTH ISSUE Environment Gap

From the introduction of new technology and tools, to the rising trend of remote working, the modern office has adapted in a number of ways to cater the changes in employees’ needs and working styles. So how much has the workplace changed over the years and what could it possibly look like in another 30 years to come?

Extensive changes due to improvements of technologies: • Age gap differentiate their working character and environment; • Technological workplace; and • Vulnerable group of people can affect not just that population but their satisfaction and contentment.

One of the case study is a conceptual modular treehouse shaped like a tree trunk, with large round windows by architecture studio Precht.

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The modular structure could lead to an efficiency in development. This is because the advantages of the modular construction which are: 1. Cosf effective; 2. Speedy construction; 3. Completely new construction; 4. Superior acoustics; 5. Higher quality of the building; and 6. Lower risk of damage during the construction and after construction.

Furthermore, the modular construction can be re-design through the same elements of construction and benefit the users to to fit in different situations by changing the design after a ew decades.

The system uses the advantage of construction industry innovations such as “generative design, BIM, prefabrication and steel frame construction” to create a more economical and sustainable design-build process for design and built.

This concept has driven the idea behind the flexible modular system, enabling client to incorporate and modify breakout spaces in the work environment. Over time, the configuration of the office can continue to be modified in order to adapt to the client’s needs as the company grows.

DESIGN THESIS OVERVIEW WORKPLACE FOR TOMORROW

To design a Regional Office for Luxoft that is based in Penang which will act as a central office in Asia Pasific (APAC) region. It will assist the Penang Government in achieving the Green and Smart State by 2030 through their IT services.

From project onset, the client wanted an energy efficient and climatically responsive building. The cardinal sustainable design principles were energy efficiency, water efficiency, operational efficiency, daylighting and biophilia – the fundamental human need for connection to the nature and the culture of Penang itself.

Furthermore, the design can adapt to the nature of the employees function within the office environment to ensure occupants productivity and well-being.

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Why 1. Health Well-being

What To design a Regional Office for Luxoft Software Company in Penang.

Where On reclaimed area at Seri Tanjung Pinang [Phase 2(A)], Tanjong Tokong, Penang, Malaysia

Whom Luxoft employees Investors Visitors Students

How Designing a condusive working environment and facilitating health and well-being by promoting space interactions and social sustainability

Dynamics and inspiring environment is needed for employees in adding value to their knowledge and promotes their mental and physical well-being.

2. Workplace Issue The physical environment and condition of workplace play a role in productivity. The design needs to balance things such as formality + informality, consistency + adaptability, and uniformity + diversity of spaces.

3. Workspace Issue As office designs continue to evolve, contemporary workplaces are no longer limited to just work, but rather draw inspiration by having “user-oriented” workplace.

It is about understanding how space, the second most expensive resource an organization has (its people being the first), can be leveraged to help employees work more effectively, and to attract and retain the right people in the first place

4. Environment gap Current social and lifestyle trends, along with technology, have helped employees become more mobile where they can change their workspace in the office. It is advantageous to investigate the ways employees function within their office environment to ensure occupants are able to be productive and morale.

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RESEARCH SIGNIFICANCE WORKPLACE FOR TOMORROW This design brief is to encounter the issues of workplace that affect employees productivity and contentment due to (1) deterioration of employees health and well-being, (2) workplace and workspace issues and (3) environmental gap due to age gap that differentiate employees working character and environment along with advanced technologies.

The design intervention is in creating condusive working environment and facilitating health and well-being by promoting interactions and social sustainability for Luxoft employees. The nature and complexity of the design thesis is to (1) To improve employees’ comfort & well-being for them to be more productive & enhance their performance, (2) to assist the employees with better facilitites to increase their satisfaction and contentment and (3) to introduce versatile workplace to suffice employees need in-line with technology development.

RESEARCH METHODOLOGY WORKPLACE FOR TOMORROW

The methodology that were used for the data collection and the analysis were determined through literature studies from various researchers and authors. Survey questionnaire and observation were carried out throughout design thesis.

Qualitative Method a. Literature Review; and b. Observation.

Investigate and observe the improvements and alterations that are required to facilitate employees work environment and enhancing their career contentedness, and physical and mental well-being.

Quantitative Method a. Questionnaire.

Evaluate their career contentment to improve the space quality that acquire employees’ key performance

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Working Ergonomic Green Living

93.9%

Natural greenery has a restorative effect and keeps me more focused.

Sound

76.7%

I prefer to work in quiet and calm environment.

Light & Air

86.5%

I prefer to obtain fresh air and lighting for me to conduct my work comfortably.

38.9%

The ergonomics of my workstation affect my health problem.

Spatial Arrangemnt

57.6%

The spatial arrangement affects my psychological well-being.

Health Well-Being

Workplace Issue

Burnout syndrom that leads to psychological & physical maladies

Unconducive facilities & amenities provided

How could the productivity of employees be improved?

What are the supporting resources that can assist the employees?

To improve employees posture & well-being to be more productive & to enhance their performance

To assist the employees with better facilitites to ensure the companies stay on top

Office Building

Living Lab

Precedent Studies

Office Building

Form & Configuration

Googleplex Hassell’s Office Building

Vital Proteins Offices – Chicago Expensify ZGF Interiors Office

Selection

Research

METHOD

Criteria

Site Information

THEORATICAL STRUCTURE Workplace for Tomorrow

Addressed Issues

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Research Background

Issues

Workspace Issues

Environment Gap

Inadequate workspace form & configuration

Extensive changes due to improvements of technologies

What type of office arrangements that can be fully adequate?

How can an organization cater ideal workplace between generations?

To enhance employees’ comfort for them to stay active & confident throughout the working hours

To introduce versatitily workplace in edaquate future generations with new technologies

Questions

Objectives

Literature Studies

Working Institution

Therapeutic Place

Case Study

Living Lab

Structure

Space10 Headquarter Google Design Lab

Bert Modular Tree House The Farmhouse

Site

Analysis

Macro Site Analysis

Synthesis

Micro Site Analysis

SWOT Analysis

Project

Design Brief Formulation

SOA

Literature Review Research Survey Background Study Happy Workspace Pandemic Strategy Theoratical Structure

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Literature Review

“Investing in workpalce happiness doesn’t cost their company money-it ensures they stay on top” Ron Friedman

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NIOSH chairman emphasized that the employees of each organisation should be taken care of due to the stress and psychosocial risks. Tan Sri Lee Lam Thye also recommended the empoyer to reduce the risks by creating a healthy work environment. He added that mental health and well-being is more than an option. It was supported by a quote by Ron Friedmen, a psychologist in his book that ‘Investing in workplace happiness doesn’t cost their company money-it ensures they stay on top’. This leads to the research of architectural design thesis to solve issues related to the workplace design that can be an aid for the future.

Most employees want to work in a dynamic, inspiring space that adds value to their knowledge and promotes their mental and physical well-being.

The workplace is very different from what it used to be 30 years ago or more.

From the introduction of new technology and tools, to the rising trend of remote working.

The modern office has adapted in a number of ways to cater the changes in employees’ needs and working styles.

As office designs continue to evolve, contemporary workplaces are no longer limited to just work, but rather draw inspiration from homes and the outdoors.

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Research

SURVEY QUANTITATIVE METHOD Health Induced Environment

Stress Level

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Study also proved that the stress level at the workplace today is greater than what was experienced by the past generation (Minter, 1999)

Distraction

1

Privacy

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Monotonous Workplace

Chance of workers getting distracted easily when lot of noise happen at a time

Lack of privacy, security and prone to infections.

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The standardized cubicles dominated the working industry resulting in monotonous, systematic workplaces where it’s not preferable.

Least Productive

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Survey: Malaysians work most hours but are least productive (Notion, 2017)

The data that was collected through questionnaire of 3 case study shows that most employees feels that natural greenery is very important towards their well-being in improving their work performances. It is also supported by Ron Friedman in his book ‘The Best Place to Work: The Art and Science of Creating an Extraordinary Workplace’ that there is clear evidence to suggest that more flexibility to employees yields greater commitment, productivity, engagement and a sense of pride in one’s workplace.

Background

STUDY [S] WORKPLACE BACKGROUND Then and Now

Then The workplace design were introduced with the theories of scientific management which apply industrial principles of the division of labour and time and motion to the office.

As new technologies were invented throughout the years, well-being became a concern for firms as big as productivity, so did the war for talent into something more sophisticated and adaptable.

Now

Amount of Employees 16000 15000 14000 13000 12000 11000 2010

Traditional Office

2012

2014

Cellular

2016

Taylorism

2018

Open Plan

2020

Year

Office Landscape

2 2.

Age by Group 0.9

51-55

1.6

46-50

2.7

41-45

4.5

36-40

6.5

31-35

10.4

26-30

29.9

18-25 0

5

10

15

20

25

30

35

Percentage

Age by Group 6.4

51-55

6.7

46-50

9.6

41-45

14.5

36-40

14.7

31-35

16.9

26-30

32.8

18-25 0

5

Action Office I

10

15

Action Office II

20

Cubicle Farm

25

30

Contemporary Office

35

Percentage

Future Office

Percentage 40 30

29

29

29

20 10 0

2017

2018

2019

Year

Percentage 21

20

001

Percentage of Employees in Malaysia who cannot decide when to take a break by year

20

17

15 10

002

5 0

2017

2018

2019

Year

Percentage of Employees in Malaysia who do not feel they have a choice in deciding what they do at work

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Background

STUDY [S] HAPPY WORKSPACE Then and Now

003 Discussion area

004 Wellness space

Face-to-face interactions are by far the most important activity in an office.

005 Leisure area

006 Hot desking

Background

STUDY [S] PANDEMIC STRATEGY Workplace as a Club

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There are few disadvantages of working from home due to pandemic: • • • • • • •

Lack of Community and Team Work Lack of Motivation Unmonitored Performance and those Frequent Breaks Lack of Office Equipment and Security Concerns Distractions and Lack of a Good Working Environment Burnout Risk to Productivity

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Background

STUDY [S] PANDEMIC STRATEGY Community Nodes

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Community Nodes All these disadvantages will lead to staff turnover, absence, poor productivity and reduced work quality. Not all jobs suit working from home.

From the data before, it shows the importance in providing workplace for the employees even during pandemic with SOP guidelines.

WHAT ?

ISSUES

Declination of employees wellness

Burnout syndrom that leads to psychological & physical maladies

PROBLEM

How productivity of employees could be improved?

WHY?

LITERATURE REVIEW

Health Well-Being

PRECEDENT STUDY

Office Building

AIM & OBJECTIVES

Form & Configuration

CASE STUDY

Living Lab

Structure

WHOM? CLIENT

Luxoft Technology Company

Client’s Requirements

WHERE?

Seri Tanjung Pinang Phase 2(A)

SITE ANALYSIS

HOW? LITERATURE REVIEW

Happy Workplace

Research

METHOD THEORATICAL STRUCTURE Workplace for Tomorrow

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Leads by poor productivity and additional costs

staff turnover, absence and presence due to their unsatisfaction and uncontentedness

Unconducive facilities & amenities provided

Extensive changes due to improvements of technologies

What type of office arrangements that can be fully adequate?

How can an organization cater ideal workplace between generations?

Workplace & Workspace Issue

Environment Gap

by providing more condusive office building with proper program

++ Googleplex ++ Hassell’s Office Building

Space Planning Amenitites Facilitites

++ Vital Proteins Offices – Chicago ++ Expensify ZGF Interiors Office

Building Form, Configuration & Elements

++ Space10 Headquarter ++ Google Design Lab

Building Character Versatility Space Connectivity

++ Bert Modular Tree House ++ The Farmhouse

Structure & Construction Modular Industrialized Building System (IBS)

++ Regional Office based in Penang, Malaysia ++ Assist the Penang Government in making the Green and Smart State by 2030 through their IT services ++ Design a condusive office that can facilitate the employees workspace environment

Therapeutic Spaces

Workplace SOP

DESIGN AIM / OBJECTIVE Site Planning

SOA Space Planning

Design Concept Design Philosophy

Case Study [1] Office Building Googleplex Medibank [2] Form & Configuration Vital Proteins HQ Expensify Precedent Study [3] Living Lab Space10 HQ Googleplex [4] Structure Bert The Farmhouse

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Case & Precedent Study

Precedent

STUDY [S] GOOGLEPLEX

Google’s Silicon Valley HQ - California

The Googleplex provides complete facilities and themed amenity for their employees which can be used during and after working hour to let them work in a good environment and one of the best workplace in the world.

Wellness area plays an important role for employees to balance their health and well-being.

It is beneficial to provide better facilities and amenities for employees to ease their domestic responsibilities.

Better environment will increase employees’ productivity and engagement.

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Office

Office

002

001

001 In-house Facilities 002 In-house Amenities 003 In-house Facilities & Amenities

003

Office

Precedent

STUDY [S] MEDIBANK

Hassell’s Office Building - Australia

Designing better circulation and providing more staircase and ramp encourage employees to move vertically.

Double volume space allows better ventilation and lighting that could improve employees’ wellness and health.

Colours could influence employees’ productivity and creativity, by boosting their mood accordingly.

Encouraging employees’ mobillity indoor allows them to have variety of workspace and inject health-induced environment.

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Shift

001

002 Cloud

003 Spiral

Twist

005 Slice

006 Step

004

Precedent

STUDY [S] VITAL PROTEINS HQ

Vital Proteins Offices – Chicago

The architect worked closely with VP’s leaders through an extensive programming effort that involved organization. The bare brick and concrete of the original loft building complement the natural design elements which inspire “lifestyle office” that facilitates an emotional connection to the company’s brand pillars: health, wellness, fitness and natural beauty.

The form and configuration of the office shape their employees to have more inspired office lifestyle or otherwise.

The workspace should be versatile and flexible so that employees could work at their own preferences.

It is important to have an extensive programming effort to identify key space needs, strategies to accommodate a growing workforce and their needs.

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Open Plan Workspace

Void Gallery + Workspace Corridor + Workspace

Private Workspace

Steps + Workspace Private Workspace

001

Building Form & Configuration

002

Building Form & Configuration

Precedent

STUDY [S] EXPENSIFY

Expensify Office - Portland

The building resembles a home or a coffee shop. It gives the employees different vibes to help them be more productive and creative.

The workspace should be versatile and flexible so that employees could work at their own preferences.

It is important to have a flexible workspace so the employees can work at the place they prefer.

Ventilation and natural lighting are vital inside the buildings to help the employees become more productive indoor.

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Leisure Workspace

Stairs Private Workspace

Leisure Workspace

Transition Area

Corridor

Meeting Room

001

Building Form & Configuration

002

Building Form & Configuration

Case

STUDY [S] SPACE10 HQ

Space10 Headquarter [Living Lab] - Denmark

A plan is strategic when each space is provided with ample natural lighting into their workspace.

Designing and creating a space that can reflect its aesthetics and values are best to consider each activity that would take place.

An atrium and skylight can improve natural lighting and circulation of the building.

Color plays an important role to influence employees productivity and creativity.

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001

Furniture Configuration 1

003

Furniture Configuration 3

002 Furniture Configuration 2

004

Furniture Configuration 4

Case

STUDY [S] GOOGLEPLEX

Google Design Lab - Silicon Valley

This project is an extensive effort to identify key space needs and strategies to accommodate a growing workforce.

This office promotes mental wellbeing and physical health.

An existing, two-storey brick building, formerly used by LinkedIn, was redesigned to create a lab for the hardware team to reflect their aesthetics and values that consider each area and the activities that would take place.

The design promotes unique amenities that support the dynamic and evolving organization.

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The designers created an office building that is arranged around an atrium, skylight and staircase (improve natural lighting and circulation).

The workspace should be versatile and flexible so that employees could work at their own preferences.

Natural color was implemented to play one of the important roles to improve employees productivity and creativity.

The bold color would liven up the employees’ mood. They can choose whichever space they want to work at accordingly.

Case

STUDY [S] BERT

Conceptual Modular Treehouse

Bert design centralized on the forest experience. It provides a breathtaking atmosphere between tiny structures and nature.

Bert is a family of modular houses that are shaped with playfulness. It invites people to experience architecture and nature through the eyes of children.

This playful tree house was designed in tubular-form and adjusted as part of the wildlife in the forest to create feelings and emotions.

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001

Circular From & Configuration

002

Square From & Configuration

Case

STUDY [S] THE FARMHOUSE

Modular Homes with Vertical Farmhouse

The designers have created an office building for Google employees. It is arranged around an atrium, skylight and staircase (improving natural lighting and circulation).

The Farmhouse design was inspired to reconnect people in cities with agriculture and help them live in a more sustainable way.

Precht designed The Farmhouse from the inspiration of the idea that the populations around the world are increasingly becoming city dwellers who have lost touch with how their food is produced, while food transportation has an increasingly damaging effect on the environment.

“I think we miss this physical and mental connection with nature and this project could be a catalyst to reconnect ourselves with the life-cycle of our environment,” said Chris Precht.

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Prefabricated A-frame housing modules made from cross-laminated timber (CLT) would be stacked to provide flexible living spaces.

Building construction ideas from low-rise towards high-rise building where the building size idea is universal

Site Study Why Seri Tanjung Pinang?

Site Analysis Site Synthesis Site Overview Data Collection

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Client & Site Study

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A 2019 research conducted in Malaysia indicates that stress (51%) and lack phsical activity (61.4%) remain to be the top health issues, followed by lack of sleep (53%) and obesity (65%).

In 2018, Malaysia was ranked 80th out of 156 countries in Global Welleing Index survey, scoring low in financial well-being (7.2), yet alarmingly low for the other four indicators: community well-being (97.4), purpose well-being (122.4), social well-being (117.7), and physical well-being (128.6).

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1960

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1985

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Furthermore, the work-driven culture in Malaysia is also damaging the well-being of a person.

In fact, Malaysia is now ranked as Southeast Asia’s fattest country according to recent reports by the WHO. What this leads to is less leisure time, less socializing, a lack of exersice, poor eating habits and a higher chance of smoking - all resulting in a reduced quality of life.

Therefore, by selecting Penang as intervention site, an emphasis can be places on improving the overall movement of people in the workplace - a place where the majority of hours are spent in a day.

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Seri Tanjung Pinang PENANG

Site Selection: Malaysia Map & Penang Map

Strategic Site Selection Should be located at the strategic site to attract more tenant and users to the site selected.

Nature Settings Users feel more comfortable and happier as we evolve around nature for better well-being. We integrate nature into the design, highlight & accentuate it to create a harmonious whole.

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Site

STUDY [S] SERI TANJUNG PINANG Penang

Public and Users Enggagements The site should be located near to other amenities such as restaurants, shops, or outdoor seating area within walking distance.

Accessible by Public Transport Should be easily accessible by public and private transports to reduce congestions and noise pollution from traffic and introduce Eco-City.

Iconic City Could act as a centre to generate economics and income for inter and infra community while enhancing their quality of life and to be listed among the best place to visit around the world.

IoT & Smart Places Successful IoT implementations depend on the handson expertise of a trusted technology partner. The site location must be supported by the Smart City development for this project to be succesful.

WHY SERI TANJUNG PINANG? WORKPLACE FOR TOMORROW

Seri Tanjung Pinang is a residential neighbourhood within the city of George Town in Penang, Malaysia. The neighbourhood, located within the Tanjung Tokong suburb, lies 4.5 km northwest of the city centre and was developed on land reclaimed in the 1990s and the ongoing reclamation of Seri Tanjung Pinang is expected to be completed by 2021.

Having acquired the site in 2003, Eastern & Oriental Berhad resumed the development of the first phase. In spite of the increasing costs, the 240-acre (970,000 m2) Seri Tanjung Pinang Phase 1 was completed by 2005. The second phase of the Seri Tanjung Pinang project began in 2016 and involves the reclamation of 760 acres (3,100,000 m2) of land from the Penang Strait. The land reclamation of Phase 2 was scheduled for completion.

Seri Tanjung Pinang is well accessible by Rapid Penang’s Congestion Alleviation Transport (CAT) Tanjung Tokong route, a free-of-charge transit service within Tanjung Tokong. In addition, the Hop-On HopOff bus service includes a stop at Straits Quay to enhance tourism sector.

In Penang 2030 (A Family-Focused Green and Smart State that Inspires the Nation), the government encouraged the local to be more involved with sustainable approach and be proactive to exercise greater control over their lives for better well-being with the help of technology such as Smart City, IoT, Green City etc. The themes and strategic initiatives of Penang 2030 is to (1) Increase liveability to enhance quality of life, (2) Upgrade the economy to raise household incomes, (3) Empower people to strengthen civi participation and (4) Invest in the built environment to improve resilience.

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The image shows the inter-urban trips in North-East of Penang Island which connect the urban area of Gerogetown, Gelugor, Bukit Itam, Jelutong and Tanjong Tokong.

This opens up opportunities for the govenrment to forego alternative public transport systems that were proposed in Penang 2030 planning.

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[Top] Site Selection: Seri Tanjung Pinang (macro) [Below] Site Selection: Seri Tanjung Pinang (micro) Legend Proposed Site Top Sight Public Transport Trail

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Sri Tanjung Pinang Phase I Seri Tanjung Pinang Phase II Stage A 2

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Gurney Drive

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Climate

A S W O

The proposed site is located next to the Straits of Malacca with nature setback.

Mean temperature of the location will not be too high because of high humidity and windy.

Monsoon season might affect the weather on the proposed site where the water level will rise.

Implementation of tropical design elements and scheme with new technologies are suitable for the design scheme.

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Accessibility & Circulation

The location is very strategic as it is at a new development area.

Near to the facilities and amenities of the island and accessible by public transport as stated in Penang Transport Masterplan Development.

The location will be crowded during peak season.

Providing more spaces that can attract tourist without compromising on safety and comfort of employees.

Too many development projects with high density of people will contribute to higher congestion.

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Human, Culture & Architecture

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Future office should hold users comfort and their contentedness.

The site is located at the corner lot where it might have problems for services.

Development of spaces’ configuration to adapt the current users and the future generations that can adapt with new technologies.

Regular office space may not support the risk management of psychological and physical maladies.

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The site zone is suitable for commercial buildings.

The proposed site is a strategic place for business and commercialization.

The location will be crowded during peak season.

Easy access for users and clients to meet for business purposes.

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Synthesis

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View & Neighbourhood Context

Selection of the site will have a huge advantage to create a landmark in the area.

The users will have an amazing viewpoint in the surrounding area.

Rigid arhitecture can be dull overtime.

Implementing the neighbour-friendly buildings that can be developed overtime.

Development of the area might affect the surrounding buildings.

1. To maximize the opening and natural lighting into the buildings so users would get ample lighting in their spaces; 2. To design a welcoming iconic buildings to attract more users; 3. To create a selection of areas with different feelings so users could choose to work where they feel most comfortable; 4. To design an office buildings with commercial space; 5. To design with sense of place and adapt to the EcoCity concept of the new development area.

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SERI TANJUNG PINANG Penang

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Ferry Trail in Penang (Macro)

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Langkawi Ferry Service Sdn Bhd - Pulau Payar Marine Park (5h30mins)

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Langkawi Ferry Service Sdn Bhd - Pangkalan Sultan Abdul Halim Ferry Terminal

Clan Jetties of Penang

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Proposed Ferry Terminal for Sri Tanjung Pinang phase II Stage A

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Kampung Masjid Bagan, Jalan Tanjong Tokong

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Dhammikarama Burmese Buddhist Temple

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Data

COLLECTION Land Area Gross Floor Area Level Plinth Area Green Area Building Efficiency Circulation Car Parking Bay

Acre / Square Meter

Square Foot / Nos

5.1 Acre 20, 639 m2 82, 555.87 m2

222, 156 ft2

~ 8, 255.59 m2 per Level 3.06 Acre 12, 383.38 m2 0.51 Acre 2, 063.9 m2 66, 044.7 m2 4.4 Acre 16, 211.17 m2

177, 724.8 ft2

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~ 88, 862.4 ft2

5.1 Acres x 4.5 Plot Ratio 10 storeys

133, 293.6 ft2

60% of 5.1 Acre

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22, 215.6 ft2

10% of 5.1 Acre

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710, 899 ft2

80% of total GFA

958, 320 ft2

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Neufert Data 20% of total GFA Neufert Data 2 (1 bay every 500 ft ) MBPP 50% discount of (Penang total CP no.

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Design Concept Design Philosophy Design Strategy

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Project Approach

Design

CONCEPT BIOPHILIC ARCHITECTURE Creating Positive Spaces

Kinetic sculptures Light reflecting off water features/ fish tanks to create rippling movements

Non-rhythmic sensory stimuli

Thermal & air-flow variability

Full height glass walls/ windows to see water flow down – rain or water feature Fountains, flowing water (sound masking) and zoning of spaces

Full height glass walls/ windows to see water flow down – rain or water feature Fountains, flowing water (sound masking) and zoning of spaces

Presence of water

Glass roof – skylight Glass doors/ walls External fins (architectural) Circadian lighting

Green walls that release scent and re-touch resilient Zoning: floor textures– carpet/ timber/ stone/ biometric Refurbished operable windows

Dynamic and diffuse light

Non-visual connection with nature

Green roof Landscaped gardens with seating areas Living green walls Internal courtyard Lightwell atrium

Connection with natural systems Position building surrounded by nature Combination of all the 5 senses that can improve users emotions through biophilic design

Visual connection with nature

Planning Maintenance

Analysis

Testing & Integration

Implemention

001 Luxoft Company

The workload involvement in Luxoft

Design

002 Biophilic Design Approach Conceptual Diagram 1

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Prospect Mimic natural hierarchy in structure and key architectural elements Exposed structure and mechanical systems (exoskeletal)

Complexity and order

Wayfinding through structure Balconies – sense of space, mezzanine, elevated platforms (interior and exterior) Choice of site for building (in nature)

Structural timber beams Timber cladding Materials: colour, texture, pattern

Refuge Pavilion arcades & walkways Outdoor mezzanine or gazebo

Mystery

Material connection with nature

Winding paths through spaces, gentle curving (slightly disorientating) A pull towards a space: sounds, smells, light, wonder Labyrinths Digital mapping projection

Biomorphic forms & patterns Columns like trees, spirals (stairs, corridors, Gaudiesque), cell like facades Layout of interior/exterior spaces: curved paths and zones Freedom to be experimental, pavilions installations, structures

Expedite Healing

Greater Employees Retention

Enhance Staff Wellbeing

003 Biophilic Design Approach Benefit of Biophilic Office Design

Risk/Peril Glass elevator/ escalator/ floor/ ailing: height (walkway, double height atriums, tree houses, gazebos) Hanging walkways Bouldering walls

Improve Productivity

Increase Concentration Levels

Creativity Blossoms

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Design

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Creating Variation of Integration of Workplace & Workspace

Adaptive Spaces

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Creating Variation of Integration of Workplace & Workspace

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Creating Variation of Integration of Workplace & Workspace

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Creating Variation of Integration of Workplace & Workspace

Well-being Spaces

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Well-being To enhance the workplace area with space configuration that could bring better connectivity among the employees

Site Analysis To create the sense of place of the office by maximizing the opportunities of the sites into the building through connection of place identity, place dependence and place attachment

Behaviour To incorporate the nature and bring back the ecosystem into the office to act as therapeutic and welness towards the employees

Design

STRATEGY [S] BIOPHILIC ARCHITECTURE Creating Positive Spaces

001 Biomimicry Strategy

002 Plaza The Plaza was lifted to implement Pilotis strategy where the architectural volume is lifted, allowing a space for circulation underneath, and giving the building the appearance of lightness and floating above the landscape. This is to encourage Visual and Physical Connections with adjacent surrounding towards the sea and Pedestrian-Oriented design with good seating, an iconic feature (building building), landscaping (trees and other plantings), and public art.

The idea is to lift the floor above the ground floor area to take the advantage of the view in the site selected where the building levels (typology) will formed by enhancing the biomimicry strategy. This is to exhibit spectacular surface topography such as shape, size, spatial organization, periodicity, interconnectivity, and hierarchy of spaces towards the environments.

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004 Outside In Strategy The idea is to implement co-working spaces where one of the biggest benefits of a co-working space is the opportunity to connect with other individuals. Co-working spaces offer a wealth of advantages for self starters for employees, including networking opportunities, daily structure, workspace flexibility, cost savings and increased productivity for employees wellness and work-life balance.

The strategy is to utilize the resulting boundary as a pre-made form, as it just happened to be optimal for rain and sunlight due to its natural parameters. to create a sense of openness.

The green and void also allows for presentable working spaces protected by glass and shading devices; as visitors pass by and around the building, they see inwards automatically where it greatly lightening the form of The Luxoft office overall impression.

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006 Multitier Architecture The strategy is to have multi-volume through void and atrium that provides impressive aesthetic space, exposing adjacent indoor spaces to daylight, maximizing benefits from direct solar gain, and increasing employees socialization and interactions. It also provides air circulation and communication among different stories of the building. It is also in orfer to reduces energy costs, enhance greenery into the spaces and offers a unique gathering spot for employees.

• Light: natural light has a range of advantages over electric light, including its variability and efficiency, and creating an awareness and link to the outside conditions; • Temperature: as with light, the thermal design strategy should create both comfortable and stimulating conditions that can exploit the climatic conditions to improve energy efficiency; • Sound: as with other aspects of environmental design, acoustic conditions can be used to create opportunities to support employees needs and preferences; • The colour of employees environment; and • More generous spaces prime employees to feel free, which tends to lead people to engage in more abstract styles of thinking;

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Client Design Thesis Overview Space Typology

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Design Brief

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Client

LUXOFT SOFTWARE COMPANY Penang

Expending their Office Have future plan in expending their firm in other region or places and gives benefit towards the users

Aim for Future City The client can support with future vision of the city to make sure that the city is always up to date with the new technology

Adaptability Can fulfill the current and future generation employees regarding their need and comfort and could adapt with their culture

IT Friendly Company To make sure that the company’s vision move in parallel with the improvement of technology for future development

Service Acquisitions

Who is Luxoft?

Luxoft is a DXC Technology Company, a digital strategy and software engineering firm, with about 12,900 employees within its 41 offices in 22 countries with its headquartered in Zug, Switzerland.

Vision As the digital transformation revolution speeds forward, industries are undergoing monumental changes.

Now is the time to convert challenging business objectives into global IT solutions – improving customer experiences and operational efficiency, and strengthening your competitive advantage.

• Financial services - UK (2015) • Automotive - Sweden (2016) • Healthcare/Telco - USA (2016) • TMT - Ukraine (2017) • Automotive - Germany (2020)

What are the services that they provided?

• Application development • Mobile application development & software engineering • IT consulting & user experience design

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DESIGN THESIS OVERVIEW WORKPLACE FOR TOMORROW

To design a Regional Office for Luxoft that base in Penang that will act as a central office in Asia Pasific (APAC) region. It will assist the Penang Government in making the Green and Smart State by 2030 through their IT services.

From project onset, the client wanted an energy efficient and climatically responsive building. The cardinal sustainable design principles were energy efficiency, water efficiency, operational efficiency, daylighting and biophilia – the fundamental human need for connection to the nature and the culture of Penang itself.

Furthermore, the design could adapt the nature of the employees function within the office environment to ensure occupants productivity and well-being.

Digital Enterprise

Kuala Lumpur

Luxoft Automotive

Penang

The main products are cloud-based information network services for vehicles, car navigation systems, car audio, vehicle camera systems, visual devices, commercial vehicle drive management systems, bus equipment and communications devices.

Maintenance

Testing & Integration

Implemention

Collaborating with cross-functional roles (20%)

Planning

Analysis

Building & Coding (60%)

Design

001 The workload involvement in Luxoft

002 Regular daily routine for the Luxoft Employees

Planning & Analysis (10%) Miscellaneous (10%)

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DEVELOPMENT SITE RESPONSE + DESIGN STRATEGY Penang

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The site is located next to commercial area and office buildings. It is a strategic area for software engineer office to attract investors and clients with the building design appearance.

The shift of the building designed with a view to follow the existing green zone and the boulevard.

The construction of 9-storeyed building in accordance with the surrounding building heights with the project height restriction.

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The building volume is lifted, allowing a space for circulation, giving the building the appearance of lightness and floating above the landscape. In the site context, the pilotis design is to make the users feels like they were standing underneath a big canopy that complementary the site, weather and Penang itself.

Biophilic design was injected into the site and building design to complement the users need.

The continuation of the green area from the surrounding into the site then were created along the building volumes to create terrace, recess and excess, and courtyard.

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The design then was developed into 3-cubic module each. The design intends to mimic the flow of air, creating movements and smooth transitions from the layout throughout the finishes. This will provide the sufficient light and efficient ventilation conditions for each building spaces and more harmonious combination of the neighbouring building context.

The curved shape module then was developed to enhance welcoming entrance to signal safety. The building shape shows continuity to comfort human eyes as well as to complete the formation of the image solutions.

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The opposite faces of both parts are lowered in order to create exploitable terraces on the roof that looks accessible from both site of the boulevard. The walking directions is formed through the building spaces by the terrace that have better accessible and encourage movements inside the building.

The take the advatage of the waterfront, the design building was connected from the the ground floor and first floor in providing easy access to the users.

In responding to Penang culture, the public cafe, landscaped area, canopy and therapeutic pod was design in mimic the street of Penang.

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Drop- Water e-Hailing off Front

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The site is located next to a commercial area and office buildings. It is a strategic area for software engineer office to attract investors and clients with the building design.

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The shift of the building was designed with a view that follow the existing green zone and the boulevard. The construction of 9-storey building in accordance with the surrounding building heights with the project height restriction.

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Symmetry The design then was developed into 3-cubic module each. The design intends to mimic the flow of air, creating movements and smooth transitions from the layout throughout the finishes. This will provide sufficient light and efficient ventilation for each building spaces and more harmonious combination of the neighbouring building context.

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Transformation The curved shape module then was developed to enhance welcoming entrance to signal safety. The building shape shows continuity to comfort human eyes as well as to complete the formation of the image solutions.

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The building volume is lifted, allowing a space for circulation, giving the building the appearance of lightness and floating above the landscape. In the site context, the pilotis design is to make the users feels like they were standing underneath a big canopy that complement the site, weather and Penang itself.

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Biophilic design was injected into the site and building design to complement the users’ needs.

The continuation of the green area from the surrounding into the site then were created along the building volumes to create terrace, recess and excess, and courtyard.

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Density & Zoning The opposite faces of both parts are lowered in order to create exploitable terraces on the roof that looks accessible from both site of the boulevard. The walking directions is formed through the building spaces by the terrace that have better accessibility and encourage movements inside the building.

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Natural Features Taking advatage of the waterfront, the design building was connected from the the ground floor and first floor in providing easy access to the users. In responding to Penang culture, the public cafe, landscaped area, canopy and therapeutic pod were designed to mimic the street of Penang.

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Loaing & Unloading Area Visitor Parking Genset SR Room MDF Room Entrance

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Office Lobby The entrance of the office were located at the West side of the site. The design started from the office lobby and towards the Plaza that facing the water bodies. The GF was designed in welcoming manner where the users can see through the sea from every angle of the site.

Pilotis was implemented in the design to maximize the view from the site.

002 Plaza

The Plaza was provided to attract more public to come to the site. The GF served as public spaces of the site where users can use the spaces as a gathering place or as a nodes for connecting point. The space provide shades toward the users that enhance the feelings of sitting under the umbrella next to the water feature.

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Services Area The services area was located at the far end of the site where it is separated from the public spaces. It is well-designed to corporate the building services and located away from the public access. This is to divide the spaces into public, semi-public and private spaces. The entry of the service area is easy access by the big vehicles for loading and unloading activities.

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Cafeteria & Gallery The Cafeteria and Gallery is located at the semi-public area where it is accessible by the public occasionally. The Gallery can be access from the GF through grand staircase where it is faing the waterfront. It is in order to provide a welcoming gesture for the public into the gallery area.

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The Pods The Pods is a place where employees can work lenientcy either in group or individually.

The Pods will serve as a therapeutic spaces for the employees where it is surrounded with greenery and sounds of waves form the sea to enhance the feelings of calm and comfort.

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Landscapping Area The landscapping area is located below The Pods area where all the green area is placed to support The Pods. The area is a place where employees can calm their mind and to enhance their physical and mental well-being.

This space will support their five senses through smell of the grass, greenery views, sounds of the waves and feel the green itself.

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Void

Void

Operation and Support Engr Department

IT Department The Pods Admin Department

Lift Lobby 1

Manager Room

The Bridge

Finance Department

Lift Lobby 1

Manager Room

The Pods

Software Engr Department

Software Dev Void Department

Void

Void Lift Lobby 3 Security Engr Department Void

Fifth Floor Plan Scale 1:300

Sixth Floor Plan Scale 1:300

Pantry

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Software Arch Department Lift Lobby 2

Software Arch Department Lift Lobby 2

Pantry

Pantry

Skylight Nursery

Lift Lobby 1

Lift Lobby 1

Manager Room

Analyst Department

Nursery

Skylight

Lift Lobby 3

Lift Lobby 3 Java Engr Department

Pantry

Pantry Java Engr Department

Seventh Floor Plan

Eighth Floor Plan

Scale 1:300

Scale 1:300

Prayer Room Lift Lobby 2 Lounge

Gym Lift Lobby 2 Gym

VR Area Lift Lobby 1 R&D Department

Tenth Floor Plan Scale 1:300

Lift Lobby 3

Leisure Space

Ninth Floor Plan Scale 1:300

Sun Harvesting Area Lift Lobby 1

Lift Lobby 1

R&D Department

Eleventh Floor Plan Scale 1:300

Sun Harvesting Area

Twelfth Floor Plan Scale 1:300

Drawings

ELEVATION [S] Speculative Design Approach

East Elevation Scale 1:300

South Elevation Scale 1:300

Solar Panel Area

Nursery

Solar Panel Area

Nursery

Nursery

Nursery

Skylight Nursery

The Pods

Nursery Atrium

The Pods

Indoor Courtyard

Outdoor Pods

The Pods

The Pods

Library

Outdoor Pods

Resource Centre Gallery

Plaza

Section A-A’ Scale 1:300

Bicycle Parking

Plaza

Lobby

1 1 1.

North Elevation Scale 1:300

West Elevation Scale 1:300

Nursery

Nursery

Nursery

Nursery Detail 1

The Bridge The Pods

The Pods

The Bridge

Detail 3

Detail 2

The Pods

Outdoor Pods

The Pods

Outdoor Pods Detail 4

Outdoor Pods

Outdoor Pods

Detail 5

Service Room

Service Room

Plaza

Detail 6

Section B-B’ Scale 1:300

001 View 1: The proposed Luxoft design building is located at the South East of the reclaimed area of Seri Tanjung Pinang Phase 2(A) where the design was implemented with basic architectural form and space while developing the spaces with the needs of the site and function of the building. The building form were speculated with the futuristic ideas where it can improve employees mental and physical well-being as well as the investors for the benefits of the Luxoft Software Company.

Drawings

PERSPECTIVE [S] Speculative Design Approach

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002 View 2:

Visual Connection with Nature through Biophilic Architectural Concept were implemented where green roof, landscaped gardens with seating areas, living green walls, internal courtyard and lightwell atrium were provided at each level of the building design where it is approachable by the employees of each department. The idea is to speculate the spaces with The Pods and landscaping area that can blend in with the nature and the users can experience inside out and outside in spaces.

005 View 3: The building were designed with cascading manners where it enhance the building space and form through Non-rhythmic sensory stimuli where the building were designed as a sculpture. The ground area was lifted to initiate the pilotis design where all the public activities can be carried out by the employees and other users. The continuation of The Pods design through the boulevard area where the public can experience the spaces itself and it is following the ouside inside ideas.

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004 View 4:

The Prospect through Biophilic architectural idea design is to provide wayfinding through structure with balconies, mezzanine and elevated platforms to provide the sense of space. The Refuge is by designing the pavilion, arcades & walkways, outdoor mezzanine and gazebo (The Pods) that can be used by the employees and public at the ground area to enhance the feeling of sitting under the pilotis during land breeze and sea breeze occurence. The Mystery of the design is in providing winding paths through spaces with gentle curving and pull towards the spaces with sounds, smells, light, wonder and stimuli our five senses throughout interior and exterior building experience.

Drawings

PERSPECTIVE [S] Speculative Design Approach

005 View 5: The design is following the Complexity and Order of Biophilic Concept where the mimicry of natural hierarchy in structure and key architectural elements with exposed structure and mechanical systems. The exposed structure and dynamic design concept can effect the users behaviour and the employees actions and productivity can be resulted from the external and internal stimuli of built environments as well as the tropical climate where it can enhance employees physical and mental well-being.

Drawings

PERSPECTIVE [S] Speculative Design Approach

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006 View 6:

The design approach is to: [1] Enhance the workplace area with space configuration that could bring better connectivity among the employees; [2] Create the sense of place of the office by maximizing the opportunities of the sites into the building through connection of place identity, place dependence and place attachment; and [3] Incorporate the nature and bring back the ecosystem into the office to act as therapeutic and welness towards the employees.

Building Orientation Climate Approach Passive Design Detail Drawings Perspectives

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Special Study

Special

STUDY [S] BUILDING ORIENTATION Passive Design Approach

Sun Orientation

0800 Shadow Analysis (pm)

1000 Shadow Analysis (am)

1200 Shadow Analysis (pm)

1400 Shadow Analysis (pm)

1600 Shadow Analysis (am)

1800 Shadow Analysis (pm)

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Special

STUDY [S] CLIMATE APPROACH Passive Design Approach

Wind Rose

Open

Open

Still Air or Light Wind

Open

Closed

Open

Open

Open

Closed Open

Partially Open

Cyclone All louvered openings are closed

Open

Strong Wind

Light Wind

Ventilation relies upon convection & the negative pressure sreated by the wind

Ventilation relies solely upon wind forces/ the height of the building is not utilized

Open

Open

Closed

Open Close d Open

Closed Open

Open

Moderate Wind and Light Breezes

Closed Open

Open

Wind from Opposite

Drawing

DETAIL [S] Detail 1

Scale 1:100

800mm hollow column to detail i-beam with bolted-welded plate connection

‘cap & base’ splice for tubular section i-beam with bolted-welded plate connection

Detail 1: Rooftop details

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Drawing

DETAIL [S] Detail 1

Scale 1:100

glass rail to detail scupper drain with groove line

space frame to detail

bolted-welded seated beam connection bolted-welded shear connection

Detail 2: Corridor details

Drawing

DETAIL [S] Detail 1

Scale 1:100

space frame to detail i-beam with plate connection to hold the pods

hollow frame with steel connections to hold the pods

Detail 3: The hanging Pods

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Drawing

DETAIL [S] Detail 1

Scale 1:100

20mm wire rope to detail

150mm steel column with seated beam connection and shear connection pre-cast planter box welded to steel structure beam to detail column base plate connections with anchor bolts and grout

Detail 4: The Pods

Drawing

DETAIL [S] Detail 1

Scale 1:100

20mm wire rope to detail

i-beam with plate connection to hold the pods 150mm steel column with seated beam connection and shear connection

Detail 5: The Pods

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Drawing

DETAIL [S] Detail 1

Scale 1:100

i-beam with plate connection with bold and nuts to engr’s detail

column base plate connections with anchor bolts and grout

Detail 6: i-beam connection to Ground

001 Inside out working pods

002 Inside out working pods

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003 Biophilic design approach

004 Direct contact with nature from each corner of the building through corridor

005 Working pods viewing water features

006 Hierarchical building form & configuration

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007 View of overall buildings from the rooftop

008 Human view from the boulevard

Solar Panel System Sustainable Development Goals Density Planning Designing for Wellness Sustainability and Resilient Green Neighbourhood Design Structural Diagram Passive Design Treatment

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Speculative Building Design

Special

STUDY [S] Solar Panel System

[Malaysia Energy Policy]

Solar Harvesting Diagram

Solar panel convert the sun’s energy into electricity

How Solar works

Items such as lamp can plug onto the outlets for power

A control device changes the electricity, enabling it to power electrical items

The electricity then passes through a breaker box to outlets in the buildings

Promoting Energy Efficiency (EE) and Renewable Energy (RE) through the building by: ŪŪ The solar energy will be self-consume by R&D Department only for daily usage; ŪŪ To achieve GBI-Certificate, the building is using Energy Efficiency (EE) and Renewable Energy (RE) at specified spaces; and ŪŪ Passive Design approach.

Sustainable Development Goals [UN] Affordable and Clean Energy Good Health and Well Being

Decent Work and Economic Growth

Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure

Sustainable Development Goals

Climate Action

Sustainable Cities and Communities

Sustainable Development Goals through: • Ensure healthy lives and promote well-being of the employees; • Ensure energy efficiency, reliable and sustainable of the design building; • Promote sustained, inclusive and sustainable economic growth, full and productive employment and decent work for the employees; • Build resilient infrastructure, promote inclusive and sustainable industrialization and foster innovation;

• Make workplace inclusive, safe, resilient and sustainable; and • Take urgent action through passive design to combat climate change.

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Density Planning [Workplace setting]

Meeting Room

Daily activities for employees

Workspace

Leisure Spaces

Workspace

Pantry

Cafe

Pantry

Meeting Room

Planning

Implemention

The workload involvement in Luxoft

Analysis

Design

Cafe

One of the biggest benefits of a co-working space is the opportunity to connect with other individuals that are;

Maintenance

Testing & Integration

The Pods

Improved activities for employees

ŪŪ ŪŪ ŪŪ ŪŪ ŪŪ ŪŪ ŪŪ

Increased and enhance productivity; Cost-efficiency; Greater flexibility; Boost in creativity; Reduce loneliness, increase connection; Wellness and work-life balance; and Bring structure to employees day.

The advantage of co-working spaces were designed with activities typologies ideas.

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Designing for Wellness [Biophilic Design] Fresh Air

Expedite Healing

Building Sculpture

Biophilic Design Approach

Space to Relax

Ergonomics

Improve Productivity

Natural Sunlight Greater Employees Retention

Benefit of Biophilic Office Design

Biophilia

It turns out workplaces that focus on the intangibles which are: sight, smell, hearing, taste and touch, the workplaces are better equipped to boost employee wellbeing. By providing the best workplace solutions through ergonomic seating, height-adjustable tables, views to the outdoors, multiple break rooms. What about the color of the walls? The smells in the office?

The texture of furniture materials? It’s through the five senses that the way humans perceive the world.

Enhance Staff Wellbeing

Increase Concentration Levels

Creativity Blossoms

Sustainability and Resilient [Tenth Malaysian Plan] Strengtening Resilience against climate change and Natural Disaster

Conserving Natural Resources for Present and Future Generation

Strengthening the Enabling Environment for Green Growth

Adopting the Sustainable Consumption and Production Concept

Strengtening Resilience against climate change and Natural Disaster through; ŪŪ Building risk management; ŪŪ Fire regulation systems; and ŪŪ Enhancing weather change adaptation.

Strengthening the Enabling Environment for Green Growth through; ŪŪ e-hailing, carpool and car-sharing; ŪŪ Promoting low carbon mobility; and ŪŪ Waste management.

Conserving Natural Resources for Present and Future Generation through: ŪŪ Natural approach in the design; ŪŪ Livelihood spaces for the community; and ŪŪ Security of the spaces.

Adopting the Sustainable Consumption and Production Concept through: ŪŪ Energy efficiency strategy; ŪŪ Solar harvesting implementation; and ŪŪ Passive design approach.

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Green Neighbourhood Design [National Green Technology Policy]

Permeable Paver

Energy Rooftop Garden

Promotion and Pubic Awareness

On-Site RE

Environment Streeetscape

Condusive Environment for Green Technology Development Social

Economical

To improve the Quality of Life of communities through Sustainable Green Neighbourhood approaches and design by taking into consideration of building Technology, Social, Environment and Economic Well-being of the users.

5. Permeable Paver: Encourage the use of it as pedestrian friendly as well as to reduce surface run-off; and 6. On-Site RE: Installation of solar, passive design approach and LED to enhance energy efficiency.

Street Network

1.

Public Open Space

Street Network: Encourage pedestrian connectivity by providing sidewalks and alleys and the streets relatively narrow and shaded by rows of trees; 2. Streetscape: Boulevard is provided to allign with the street function and criteria where all the buildings to be accessible by pedestrian; 3. Public Open Space: Plaza is provided at the Ground Floor and easy access; 4. Rooftop Garden: It is provided for employees to manage their nursery as one of the therapeutic activities;

Structure

DIAGRAM Special Study

Structure Diagram

001

Main Structure

1 1 1.

Structure

DIAGRAM Special Study

Structure Diagram

002

Secondary Structure

Structure

DIAGRAM Special Study

Structure Diagram

003

Finishes

1 1 1.

Structure

DIAGRAM Special Study

Passive Design Treatment

001

002

The waterproofing line of the facade system has been designed to accommodate the glazing in both the inner and outer position.

The building depth and green operable shading element creates a simple and natural solution to solar heat gain.

Operable by remote or manual control.

003

004

The Cross Laminate Timber (CLT) composite frame provides significant fire resistant properties. The outer portion of the structure slowly chars protecting the structural integrity of the steel in the case of a fire.

With a FTF high of 4200mm the facade system allows for natural daylight to flood the office and also creates floor to floor glazing to maximiza views of the surrounding water features.

Waterproofing

Fire

Shading

Views

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Building Services

Water Supply System

Telecommunication System

Fire-rated Runnin

ng Distance

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Fire-Protection System

Ventilation System

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Conclusion

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Conclusion This chapter will summarize the design thesis and conclude the aim and objectives of the design brief. The idea was to find the relationship between employees’ psychological well-being, workspace, workplace and environmental gap.

The research findings are to facilitate the improvement and alteration in making decisions regarding spatial arrangement for the selected site through case and precedent study by implementing health induced environment. By observing and identifying a healthy environment in the office spaces, the findings can provide and inform the designers on ways to improve the spatial arrangement for office layout.

A few findings for future workplace that can improve employees’ well-being are: 1. Co-working spaces offer a wealth of advantages for self starters and employees, including networking opportunities, daily structure, work-space flexibility, cost saving and increased productivity in their wellness and work-life balance.

2. Workplace focus on the intangibles are: sight, smell, hearing, taste and touch.

The workplace should be well-equipped to boost employees’ well-being by providing the best workplace solutions through ergonomic seating, height-adjustable tables, views to the outdoors, multiple break rooms; 3. Biophilic Architectural Concept should be implemented where green roof, landscaped gardens with seating areas, living green walls, internal courtyard and lightwell atrium were provided at each level of the building design where it is accessible by the employees of each department to enhance their walkability and experience inside out and outside in spaces; 4. To enhance the workplace area with space configuration that would encourage better connectivity among the employees; 5. To create the sense of place in the office by maximizing the opportunities on the site into the building through the connection of place identity, place dependence and place attachment; and 6. To incorporate the nature and instill the ecosystem into the office design to encourage therapeutic spaces for employees’ wellness.

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