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Introduction

We are Focus Design Partners, a design firm with regional and international affiliations. We have established a solid practice throughout the Middle East, and have won many local architectural commissions in a very short period of time. Our increase in skilled in-house staff and continuous success in providing high quality architectural services has encouraged many internationally acclaimed companies to form joint ventures though collaborative partnerships to deliver the highest quality of design and master planning for clients in the Middle East. Our staff are licensed and Registered with the American Institute of Architect (AIA) and with the Union of International

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Architects (UIA). In pursuit of the highest level sustainability

to building design and construction, in order to ensure the

standards for building, our company is registered at the United

long-term success of the project. The Focus Design Partners -

States Green Building Council (USGBC) with in-house LEED

team provides professional service excellence in the areas of

accredited professionals, in addition to registering the compa-

Architecture, Engineering, Master Planning, Design, and Land-

ny with the Gulf Organisation for Research and Development

scape Architecture, and we are able to draw from resources of

(GORD) with in-house GSAS accredited members. Our project

more than 350 professionals worldwide.

partners are leading World Class companies not only in the field of Engineering, but also in areas relating to Infrastructure, Urban Planning and the Environment.

Focus Design Partners strives to support our clients at every stage of the development process, from the concept analysis 5

Partners and Alliances Map

Albert Kahn Michigan, USA

Focus Group Romania Focus Group Portugal Focus Group Algeria

Albert Kahn Alabama, USA

Focus Partners Lebannon

Focus Group Cape Verde

Focus Design Partners Qatar

Focus Group S. Tome and Principe

Albert Kahn Brazil

The Firm

Focus Design Partners (FDP) is a design company with over 40 years of experience in the field of Architecture, Engineering, Design, and Project Management. Since its inception, Focus Design Partners has established a solid design practice within the international market particularly in the Middle East, having won many architectural commissions from prominent clients. Focus Design Partners aims to act as a reference provider in the design consulting and project management sectors though the delivery of high quality services, the exercise of exacting standards, and the continuous development of its capacity to deliver to progressively demanding markets.

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Focus Design Partners has been established in Qatar for more

gineers, urban planners, and landscapers in sectors such as

than 7 years. The increase in the company's skilled in-house

urban planning, healthcare, education, governmental institu-

staff and continuous success in providing quality architectural

tions, sport facilities, residential, and office building. Today,

Partners & Alliances Map and engineering services encour-

Focus Design Partners is able to draw on resources from over

aged many internationally acclaimed companies to team with

350 plus certified engineers and architects executing design

Focus Design Partners on several specialized design disci-

and project management works from around the world for the

plines and projects. Focus Design Partners in Qatar is in al-

different building sectors.

liance with Focus Group (FG) of Portugal, Algeria, Angola, Romania and Focus Partners (FP) in Lebanon. Focus Group is a globally integrated design consultancy and project management practice with a multidisciplinary team of architects, en7

Services

By providing integrated services, Focus Design Partners constitutes a single point of contact with full accountability towards its client. We have made our mission to eliminate the "grey area" of interdisciplinary coordination by providing a complete package of services, where the frontiers are clear, and where all the different components of the project are carefully integrated, enabling us to provide a comprehensive solution. Our most essential values are our accountability and the excellence of the services we provide. We are guided at all times by an unwavering independence from all market agents, focusing exclusively on the defense of our client's interests.

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We thrive to produce and results that create the best environ-

The Combined services deliver world-class solutions in the

ment possible to the users of the buildings we design, and the

following disciplines:

urban spaces we plan, as well as to the communities in which

1. Architecture and Master Planning

they are interested. We believe in the importance of the qual-

2. Landscape Architecture

ity and excellence of the built environment as a precondition

3. Project Management

for the development of thriving communities, the success of

4. Structural and Civil engineering

businesses, and the efficiency of institutions.

5. Mechanical, Electrical and Plumbing (MEP) 6. BIM Management

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P RO G RA M M IN G CO N C E PT U A L DESIGN

DE M O L I T I O N

S I M U LA T I O N S & A N A LY S I S

F AC I L I TY M ANAG E M E N T

BIM

P H AS I NG & CONS T R U CT I O N P LANNI NG

D E TA I LE D DESIGN

CO S T E S T IM A T I O N

3D COO R D I N A T I O N

Q U A N T I TY S U RV E Y

DOCUMENTATION FA B R I CA T IO N

BIM

BIM is a growing industry trend that is changing the way that planning, design, construction, and facility operations are conducted and, as such, changing the face of the industry as a whole. BIM uses computer-based simulations to study and validate project design and construction before they actually take place. It is far more than basic 3D modeling; BIM is a business approach that integrates multiple streams of project-related information. BIM moves users away from the traditional "document-centric" approach, which only addresses the capital construction side of a facility, toward a "data-centric" approach, which supports the facility lifecycle operation. The result is more effective and efficient design, estimating,

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scheduling and construction phases. BIM breaks down tradi-

el which consists of all discipline, rather than having it sepa-

tional barriers related to interdisciplinary collaboration, facil-

rately. This is done to ensure that the design process will have

itates off-site prefabrication, improves design options, and re-

improved decision making, along with production of higher

duces risk, rework, and cost. BIM also allows for the integration

quality designs which can help reduce costs and in the end

of construction phasing through project scheduling software,

improve overall quality of building and construction schedule.

automated quantity takeoffs, automated costing based on the

Focus Design Partners has a strong belief in BIM as a new

integration of materials pricing software packages, and green

standard in producing, delivering and managing project files

building analysis, among others.

in construction industry. With those kind of projects in hands,

BIM in general, as a process of designing a building, can be

customers can use them for a potential management during

used in a variety of options, to progressively build and update

lifecycle of a building, and even in the process of its termina-

models of any client facility by using one comprehensive mod-

tion, all the way to the demolition phase.

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BIM Clash Detection Structure vs HVAC

Traditional building design was largely reliant upon two-di-

shapes or void-space oriented (like the shape of a room), that

mensional technical drawings (plans, elevations, sections, etc.).

carry their geometry, relations and attributes. BIM design tools

Building information modeling extends this beyond 3D, aug-

allow extraction of different views from a building model for

menting the three primary spatial dimensions (width, height

drawing production and other uses. These different views are

and depth) with time as the fourth dimension (4D) and cost as

automatically consistent, being based on a single definition

the fifth (5D). BIM therefore covers more than just geometry.

of each object instance. BIM software also defines objects

It also covers spatial relationships, light analysis, geographic

parametrically; that is, the objects are defined as parameters

information, and quantities and properties of building compo-

and relations to other objects, so that if a related object is

nents (for example, manufacturers' details).

amended, dependent ones will automatically also change.

BIM involves representing a design as combinations of "ob-

Each model element can carry attributes for selecting and or-

jects" - vague and undefined, generic or product-specific, solid

dering them automatically, providing cost estimates as well as

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BIM Clash Detection Structure vs Firefighting

material tracking and ordering.

In our everyday work we strive to use new technologies that

For the professionals involved in a project, BIM enables a vir-

help us do projects faster, with higher quality and better co-

tual information model to be handed from the design team

ordination. With this in mind, we've set ourselves on a BIM

(architects, landscape architects, surveyors, civil, structural

journey a long time ago and for many years now we employ

and building services engineers, etc.) to the main contractor

BIM applications in our projects because we've realised their

and subcontractors and then on to the owner/operator; each

full potential and benefits directly in practice. Similarly, our

professional adds discipline-specific data to the single shared

sub-consultants have recognised the good side and have been

model. This reduces information losses that traditionally oc-

using it, each in their own discipline, for a long period. This

curred when a new team takes 'ownership' of the project, and

way, through intensive collaboration, we are able to bring out

provides more extensive information to owners of complex

the best of BIM as a concept of work in modern era. Many

structures.

different.

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BIM Drainage model

disciplines in our company utilise BIM, across various types of

forward. Autodesk Revit Architecture, Revit MEP, Navisworks-

projects, ranging from residential and commercial, all the way

Manage and similar are our programmes of choice, with var-

to specialised types such as hospitality and healthcare. All of

ious plug-ins for data mining and analysis that enhance our

them exploit BIM potential, from concept design to technical

productivity.

design to project handover.

We see the BIM not as the future. Not even as a near one. BIM

We use BIM, among other areas, for: buildings design, build-

is the present. And it is here to stay. Many other countries are

ings analysis, quality assurance and quality control, standards

on their BIM way, Qatar being one of them. To share our ex-

check, estimations, quantity takeoffs, clash detections and

periences and knowledge, we involved ourselves with other

clash avoidance, programming, visualisation.

industry leading companies into bringing together BIM stan-

We're mainly Autodesk applications based company, but are

dards for the state of Qatar. We see this disruption in common

definitely open to exploring new options that can push us

practice as an opportunity to progress, both individually and

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BIM HVAC model

as a team. This team of highly skilled people is in charge of

at the beginning of the project, as well as Discipline Specific

creating, maintaining and updating all BIM Support Files and

Seminar which shall try to explain specific issues of each dis-

Documents concerning our projects. Besides that, they shall

cipline involved.

act as a support to architectural and engineering teams involved in the project. They shall take special care for regular updates of BIM Standards Manual. This team is also responsible for creating and maintaining all BIM content that is being used in this project, as well as creating, maintaining and surveilling the Project Site Model (SM), Project Information Model (PIM) and Facility Information Model (FIM).

In addition to that, they shall hold Project Kickoff Seminar 15

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P RO J E CT S P O RT F O L I O

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CORPORATE

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H O S P I TA L I T Y

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H E A LT H C A R E

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HIGH RISE

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RESIDENTIAL

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S P O RT S & L E I S U R E

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INTERIOR

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I N PA RT N E R S H I P W I T H A L B E RT KA H N A S S O C I A T E S

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H E A LT H C A R E

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EDUCATION

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INTERIOR

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ECQ E 09 & 10

The design proposal regards the two separate lots, E9 and E10, as one campus and proposes a design solution that consists

Location:

Energy City, Lusail, Qatar

Date:

2013 - under tender

Abdullah Abdulghani Nasser & Sons Trading and Contracting Company

Role:

the last level.

The building is approached by a pedestrian access from both

Built-Up Area: 11,627 sqm Client:

of one building with two distinct wings that are connected at

Design, Management, Supervision

the north and south. Hence, an important North-South axis was established that separates the east and west wings and along which the central passage was laid out. This passage enlarges into an open-sky atrium at the heart of the campus.

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The concept behind the atrium space is to be the unifying element for the two wings and the element that makes the site be viewed as one campus.

The overall architectural concept behind our design proposal is that of a crystal or a diamond form with either slanted or straight vertical planes in the form of triangles, whose alter-

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nation or interplay forms the elevations. The dramatic effect

ysis of climatic conditions. The glazing is minimized to ap-

of these slanted surfaces is carried throughout the atrium

proximately 40% of the aggregate elevation surface, in order

where its effect is that of being enclosed by canyon walls.

to comply with UPDA requirements as well as per ASHRAE

Both building entrances, one for each wing, open into the atri-

90.1-2004.

um. The building entrances are purposely hidden inside the

The building floor plans provide for large floor areas with a

atrium so as to guide the occupant through it before they en-

wide exposure to natural light. Cores are located centrally to

ter the building. The experience of the canyon effect is im-

leave optimum leasable area along the building perimeter.

posed on the visitor by locating the entrances in the space of

Mezzanine level accounts for 74% of ground floor and pro-

the atrium.

vides a large overlook of the two-story entrance foyer. The

Because of its location and access, the building's north and

prominence of the entrance foyers is reinforced by escalators

south elevations attain an equal importance. Although the ac-

in each wing running along the north facade. Common spaces

tually entrances are hidden inside the atrium, both north and

include a roof garden, accessible to all building occupants. A

south entrances are marked by dominating canopies that lead

part of the roof is also reserved for the installation of photo-

the visitor into the collective common space.

voltaic panels to take advantage of a large annual amount of

The treatment of the elevations takes into account a site anal-

sunlight to produce renewable energy.

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ECQ D 06 & 07

The two plots, D6 & D7, offer two different but very complimenting office buildings. Simple volumes are intersected by

Location:

Energy City, Lusail, Qatar

Date:

2011

full-height projecting walls and shaded by large canopies.

Both buildings provide habitable exterior spaces in the form of shaded balconies and roof gardens.

Built-Up Area: 12,700 sqm

Day lighting is a major factor, and hence skylights are provid-

Client:

Al Dalcel

Role:

Design, Management, Supervision

ed to bring light all the way down into the ground floor atrium spaces in both buildings.

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The two buildings are similar in the choice of material: natural stone cladding for the exterior walls, double glazed windows and large metal grill shading walls wrapping around the glazed volumes. Each building attains a different feel to it: the first is matched with colors of water, while the second, with colors of the sun.

A common garden space is created between the two buildings.

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Another garden space is the top of both buildings, where an extensive green roof is proposed to reduce heat island effect and provide a habitable relaxation space for the building occupants.

The two buildings share an underground parking on two levels. Access is provided by a separate ramp on the side of each of the building. On-ground parking is completely shaded for the comfort of the occupants and to achieve credit under LEED certification system.

Water fountains and an elaborate landscape design to fit with design guidelines for the entire ECQ development fill the rest of the property land.

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ECQ D 17

The design proposal takes into consideration the orientation of the building and proposes a wide welcoming northwest el-

Location:

Energy City, Lusail, Qatar

Date:

2013

evation that is facing the main road, i.e. main point of entry.

The elevation curves as the road curves and hints a sense of continuity. The same notion of continuity is further achieved

Built-Up Area: 6,054 sqm Client:

Qatar Finance House

Role:

Design, Management, Supervision

through the use of architectural forms, such as the triangle, that are more directional (vectorial) rather than complete.

Such an element is found in the skewed wall on the north

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faรงade, which completes the main curve and suggests a visual movement upwards.

As part of the site analysis, a climatic investigation was performed to establish the microclimatic site conditions that influence the architectural design. It was concluded that prevailing winds are from the North and North-West (the direction in which the building is facing). A sun diagram was drawn to

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determine the position of shading devices and opaqueness/

boldness to the main faรงade that holds the most importance

transparency of the facades. The building uses horizontal

since it's facing the main street. The imposing character of this

shading devices with adjustable elements that control the

suspended volume is pacified through the large openings in

admittance of light into the office spaces. South and west fa-

the mass that let in natural light. In addition, the suspended

cades are covered with a metal mesh that provides protection

canopy that follows the curve of the volume above counter-

against direct sunlight and glare.

acts this visual massiveness by the illusion of being extreme-

The building's architectural design revolves around the notion

ly light, hanging only on several cables. The east faรงade also

of continuity, which at the end attains a certain quality of both

offers its share of drama with the main volume being cut at

boldness and elegance. The softness of the northern curve is

the top and extended outward at the bottom where it also

contrasted with the rigidity of the triangular form of the sec-

receives the penetrating volume of the second exit stair. The

ond exit stair in the southeast. The central (highest) triangular

west side of the building comprises of a volume whose floor

volume (with its curved front facing north) is envisioned in

line follows the upward curve of a stair inside that connects

a very light color so as to be immediately readable but not

the ground floor to the mezzanine level and curves around a

imposing. The added cantilevered volume that repeats the

two-story interior garden space.

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ECQ B 05 & 06

The design proposal combines two lots in the Energy City Qatar into one "campus" where the two buildings are connected by an enclosed

Location:

Energy City, Lusail, Qatar

Date:

2012

"bridge" on the mezzanine level, which becomes an open promenade on the level above. The two buildings are accessed centrally, through a shared courtyard space immediately behind a drop off area. The cen-

Built-Up Area: 2,700 sqm Client:

Osama Hadid

Role:

Design, Management, Supervision

tral courtyard is seen as a shared commonplace, somewhat protected from the weather elements, that expects a frequent usage. It is envisioned as a landscaped area decorated with urban furniture.

The two buildings are similar in their layout. They both offer a full

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5-story high foyer, enclosed by glazed wall on the upper three floors and by a balcony on the mezzanine level. The two buildings contain centrally located cores, which comprise of the major vertical circulation elements as well as all service areas. Office areas are allocated at the perimeter of the building where there is the maximum exposure to daylight.

The overall design intent in this project was to alternate rigid and curved forms in each building and between the two individual buildings. These forms come to an end against vertical inclined walls, which

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project upward in a bold gesture. One of the buildings offers a

will provide thermal relief on the building envelope.

rounded-off volume facing the major road to the north, which

Major design intent within our proposal is the location of ter-

is lifted off the ground. Both of its rounded corners are empha-

races all along the perimeter of the two buildings, both to

sized by solid materials while the central area is left glazed.

alleviate the massiveness of building volume and to provide a

The other building offers a rigid north volume comprising of

pleasant exterior space for the building occupants. All terrace

pyramidal and triangular elements. The two volumes are vi-

spaces are "tucked in" into the surrounding building volume so

sually combined by two elements: an entrance canopy that

as to shade them almost completely.

starts on ground level, at the east side of one of the buildings

The design proposal also takes into consideration the exten-

and extends upward towards the other building to define the

sive roof area and proposes its utilization as a roof garden and

entry into the shared courtyard. This entrance canopy is sus-

a surface for the installation of solar panels and photovoltaic.

pended from another, considerable larger canopy that extends

The roof area will be partly shaded by the large canopy that

over the roofs of the two buildings and "crowns" them.

extends over both buildings.

Looking at the south side of the lot, the two buildings' volumes are switched in terms of their curvilinear and straight lines.

The first now has a cylindrical volume on the background of a smooth inclined wall while the second presents two cubes, rotated and intersected, one glazed, the other one - grilled mesh.

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D-Ring Showroom Location:

Doha, Qatar

Date:

2011

Built-Up Area: 12,000 sqm Client:

General Trading

Role:

Design

Located in one of the most visited locations in the city of Doha, the D-Ring building will compose of showroom space for green materials as well as offices and an entertainment center. The design takes on the form of a miracle ship flying though clouds, formed by an extensive volumetric glazing structure that marks the main entrance and wraps around the north side of the building. The white color of the ship is complemented with the patterned bris-soleil covering the glazing and reinforcing the resemblance of a cloud.

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Campus of Justice Location:

Parque des Naçóes, Lisbon, Portugal

Date:

2009

Built-Up Area: 65,000 sqm Client:

Norfin S.A.

Role:

Design, Management, Supervision

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Microsoft Headquarters Location:

Parque des Naçóes, Lisbon, Portugal

Date:

2006/2010

Built-Up Area: 6,200 sqm Client:

Pavilhão Virtual S.A.

Role:

Design, Management, Supervision

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Al Shuyukh Luxury Hotel Location:

Corniche, Doha, Qatar

Date:

TBD

Built-Up Area: 30,000 sqm Client:

TBA

Role:

Design

The Shuyukh Port carries a historical significance that our design team has chosen to interpret within a fictional narrative that tells the story of a fisherman. The site is seen as the arrival point of a fisherman, who has lost his way home and who, just in the time of his final desperation and exhaustion, has been miraculously granted treasures from the generous Arabian waters - food and fresh water. With his hunger alleviated and his thirst satiated, he finally sees dry land and brings his treasures to the foreign but hospitable city shores and makes them his new home.

The hotel becomes the idea of marking the arrival point of the fisherman and remains a reminiscent gesture towards a historical past that is part of the local culture and needs to endure through time. The form of the building is an obvious resemblance of a boat, contemporary in form, but recognizing

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and incorporating the local architectural spirit. We have cho-

city artery - the Corniche, while the north end is the bow of the

sen to acknowledge the innovative spirit of the Qatari design

boat, which is "docked" into the hotel pool. The hotel offers

community and thus, to interlace the traditional and the mod-

balconies to the majority of rooms.

ern in an artistic abstraction that carries the values of the past

The building incorporates two major architectural elements

into the forms of the future.

- white solid parts and metal brise-soleil cladding over the

The design proposes a highly contemporary form, varied in

glazing. Our choice of materials carries the idea of the purity

all elevations and in height, which however incorporates the

of a pearl (white) with the transparency and reflectance of the

local architectural spirit in an abstract but very recognizable

water (metal brise-soleil with shiny silver finish). The white

way. Moreover, the hotel is positioned with reference to the

solid parts will be of composite fiber cement sheets with

existing Museum of Islamic Art to its east side, offering an ex-

epoxied and sanded joints and thermo-shield ceramic paint

tensive view towards it from the rooms located along the east

coating. The metal brise-soleil is a weave of traditional Islam-

facade. The other major reference is the skyline of downtown

ic pattern that provides a much-needed shading to the east

Doha, which has been acknowledged by offering an extensive

and west elevations where the sun exposure is the greatest.

array of rooms with views on the west side of the hotel. The main entrance to the south welcomes visitors from the major 45

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Troia Design Hotel Location:

Tróia Setúbal, Portugal

Date:

2008

Built-Up Area: 45,000 sqm Client:

CHT Casino Hotel Tróia S.A.

Role:

Design, Management, Supervision

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Longevity Wellness Resort & Spa Location:

Monchique, Algarve

Date:

2005/2008

Built-Up Area: 35,000 sqm Client:

Longevity Group

Role:

Design

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National Health Laboratories

The State of Qatar has an important role in the field of health-

Location:

Mesaimeer area, Doha, Qatar

The concept of our proposal is based on three factors: site in-

Date:

2015

tegration with respect to the Master plan and climatic condi-

care and rectifies this role in erecting the National Health Laboratories of Qatar.

Built-Up Area: 32.000 sqm

tions; functional distribution to achieve optimum spatial use;

Client:

Public Works Authority

and, an outstanding quality of architectural design that gives

Role:

Design, Management, Supervision

the building its iconic character and comfortable and friendly working environment.

Site integration involves a response to the conditions set in the approved master plan. Our proposal takes into consideration the orientation of the building and proposes a wide welcoming north-west elevation that is facing the main road, i.e. the F-ring road. The elevation curves as the road curves and hints a sense of continuity. The same notion of continuity is further achieved through the use of architectural forms that are more directional rather than complete. Such an element is found in the torched north faรงade which completes the main curve and suggests a visual movement upwards.

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The functional distribution takes into account the require-

ments set in the master plan with regard to allowable built-up

future laboratories, if required. Walls and casework within

area, land coverage, parking spaces, and others. Moreover the

each lab will follow a singluar module for an ease of change

main facilities functions rely on the requirements of the end

and adjustment.

users and their needs but not only based on the project brief

The form of the building is an obvious resemblance of dy-

but also relied on the continuous workshops and discussions

namic to static, reflecting on the evolution within the built up

with all the Laboratory Stakeholders. The building floor plans

environment in the State of Qatar, not only in a contemporary

provide for large, regular shaped laboratories areas, where

form, but also recognizing and incorporating the local archi-

modularity shall dominate and flexibility takes place in every

tectural spirit. We have chosen to acknowledge the innovative

room to be created.

spirit of the Qatari design community and thus, to interlace

Each of the five laboratory divisions (Food Safety, Drug Safe-

the traditional and the modern in an artistic abstraction that

ty, DPCS, Environmental Health and Protection, and Reference

carries the values of the past into the forms of the future. The

Standards and Testing) is arranged in a similar pattern and

building's architectural design, as mentioned before, revolves

have been established for an effective generic room layout

around the notion of functionality, continuity and flexibility,

that will suit the needs for the majority of the laboratory re-

which at the end attains a certain quality of both boldness

quirements, that can be expanded though the combination of

and elegance. The building consists of three main volumes.

modules. Similar locations are identified in each laboratory

The main point of entry from the north consists of sample

for fume hoods, equipment, utilities, and architecturally sig-

receiving and administration areas, the central main body con-

nificant equipment to allow for the utilities to be predictable

sists of the laboratory facilities, and at the south-end tail, the

in the placement within labs. Support areas follow the same

supporting and sample disposal areas.

modular planning principles for ease of reconfiguration into

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Mixed-Use Tower Location:

Lusail, Qatar

Date:

2008

Built-Up Area: NA Client:

TBA

Role:

Concept

Mixed-Use Tower is a highrise concept design with mixed use contents. It was with intention for corporate and residential use, with each tower facilitating respective uses. We found inspiration in organic and geometric anamorphic shapes. Organic plinth that surrounds the building represent the natura treasure of Gulf area - sand dunes, while sharp and dynamic geometry of towers resemble contemporary style in world of architecture. The diagonal slash is used to divide the total building's volume and height, giving it more atractive form.

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Marina District Tower

Option 1

Location:

Lusail, Qatar

The first option was to create two dancing towers surrounding

Date:

2014

the central core. The towers tapered as they rose and com-

Built-Up Area: 49,600 sqm

prised a glass and a solid tower. The solid tower reached the

Client:

Assets

peak of 41 stories while the glass tower stopped at 29 stories.

Role:

Concept for design competition

The solid tower was realized with an articulated pattern comprising the openings.

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Option 2

Option 3

The second option was created by the intersection of 2 vol-

The third option rose from a triangular plan enlarging and

umes, a solid L shaped volume, and the square glass volume.

then turning back tapering towards the final height of 40 sto-

A 2 and 1 pattern was created dividing the curtain wall and

ries. The main street front faรงade tapers outward and back

solid window extrusions. The tower rose as one volume to the

while the side facades remain straight, articulated with a pat-

top roof garden of 39 stories. The glass volume is cut with hor-

terning derived from the client's logo, which shades the tower.

izontal fins at each level and the two volumes are separated by a finned inset.

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Porto Arabia Towers 2B, 10B, 16A, 14B Location:

The Pearl, Doha, Qatar

Date:

2015

Porto Arabia is The Pearl-Qatar's first & largest precinct, a dynamic shopping, dining and residential district also known to be the Island's vibrant cosmopolitan heart!

A ring-shaped island with beautiful landscapes reminiscent of lush European gardens, PortoArabia features 31 luxury con-

Built-Up Area: 275.000 sqm

dominium towers crowned by four elite two towers, crowned

Client:

The Land

by four elite two-story penthouse units with breathtak-

Role:

Management, Supervision

ing views. Evokin the architectural styles of Mediterranean Europe as viewed through a uniquely Arabic lens, the towers connect to the inner ring of the bustling retail district via secluded garden courtyards. The multi-level townhomes, numbering near twenty per parcel, bridge between the landscaped tower gardens and the re-

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tail promenade along the waterfront marina.

The island in connected to mainland with a main causeway

sanal tiles while other references to Arabic design include a

consisting of 4 lanes going onto the island and 4 lanes lead-

souk-like marketplace and several domes recalling Byzantine

ing out. One lane on each side of the traffic is dedicated for

architecture.

support services and deliveries by commercial vehicles ser-

Tropical and baroque in ambiance, The Pearl-Qatar's Porto

vicing the different retail and F&B outlets on the island man-

Arabia is inspired by the glamour of the Riviera's Cote d'Azur

aged by the island's sophisticated traffic system to route the

and the architecture of the Mediterranean's ports of call - from

vehicles vehicles to the shortest shortest path to their desti-

Andalusia to Alexandria. The design celebrates the Riviera,

nations.

also pays homage to the confluence of ideas inherent to the

Porto Arabia's horseshoe arches evoke The Great Mosque of

history of Mediterranean trade and Moorish design.

Cordoba, Spain, while its filigreed walls, arabesques and slender-columned arches recall grandeur of the Doges' Palace of Venice. This district reveals lush interior courtyards encircling fountains to authentically conjure the romanticism of Grena a's Alhambra. Stunning geometries grace Porto Arabia's arti-

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Fayed Residence Location:

Beirut, Lebannon

Date:

2011

Built-Up Area: 2.000 sqm Client:

Hani Al Fayed

Role:

Design, Management, Supervision

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Albadi Residence Location:

Doha, Qatar

Date:

2012

Built-Up Area: 1.200 sqm Client:

Hamad Albadi

Role:

Design

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Sport Benfica e Lisboa Location:

Lisboa, Portugal

Date:

2002/2003

Capacity:

65,000 seats

Client:

Somague, Sport Lisboa e Benfica SAD

Role:

Design, Management, Supervision

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Fortaleza 2014 WC Stadium Location:

Fortaleza, Brazil

Date:

2008/2012

Undertaking Area:

230,000 sqm

Construction Area:

162,000 sqm

Client:

State of Caerà/ Galvão Andrade Mendoça Consortium

Role:

Design, Management, Supervision

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Campo Grande 2014 WC Stadium Location:

Campo Grande, Brazil

Date:

2008/2012

Capacity:

45,000 seats

Client:

State of Mato Grosso do Sul

Role:

Design, Management, Supervision

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Curituba Brazil 2014 WC Stadium Location:

Curituba, Brazil

Date:

2006

Capacity:

42,000 seats

Client:

Clube Atlètico Paranaese

Role:

Design, Management, Supervision

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Florianopolis 2014 WC Stadium Location:

Florianopolis, Brazil

Date:

2006

Capacity:

72,000 sqm

Client:

Figuerense Futebol Clube

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Design, Management, Supervision

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National Health Laboratories

The main concept behind the Interior Design is related with integrating the exterior and the interior in a contemporary fashion.

Location:

Mesaimeer area, Doha, Qatar

The interior is to be designed in a manner that incorporates

Date:

2015

not only the inherent hexagonal pattern running on the faรงade

Built-Up Area: 32.000 sqm

but also establishes a link with nature. The hexagon was cho-

Client:

Public Works Authority

sen because it has strong connections with nature but is also

Role:

Design, Management, Supervision

considered a symbol of Heaven, having spiritual significance.

Geometrically, it is a shape that is similar to the circle and being associated as having the perfection elements of a circle.

The hexagon is a shape that one finds many references for in nature. Honeycombs, water crystals, and diamond crystals being a few examples.

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metric patterns displayed in Islamic art. The underlying pur-

in projects that match the scale of NHL so that it is easier for

pose behind this repetition is to create a pattern that is infinite

the person to reach their desired destination without encoun-

and hence could be imagined to extend beyond the material-

tering or entering into prohibited spaces. Zoning in the NHL

ity of this world. The continuation of a shape in various pat-

is done in a manner that distinctly divides the public areas

terns in Islamic decoration hints towards the idea of unity and

and the functional/working zones. The working zones are fur-

simplicity conveyed by a simple method of repetition.

ther divided according to their technical categories and even

The use of color is a matter of importance in the design of the

for the technicians way-finding should be planned accurately

spaces. The colors should be warm and cooling to the eyes

to avoid people wandering. Color is the tool that will guide

and that contribute to making the area more inviting. Lighting

people from one destination to the other. The signage and

has a huge impact on how the colors are perceived by the

way finding project will be developed and fully detailed in the

occupants of the building, so the decision on color cannot be

Technical Design phase.

made in isolation. The lighting intensity should be such that it complements the textures and colors used and not distort it.

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Curve Hotel Mezzanine Floor

The Interior Design of the Mezzanine Floor of the Curve Hotel was designed in a manner that the spaces would exude luxury and richness. The color palette, the aesthetics, and the func-

Location:

West Bay, Doha, Qatar

tional aspect of the floor were combined to produce a unique

Date:

2015

flavor of elegance, practicality, and comfort. To achieve all the

Built-Up Area: 520 sqm

above mentioned, there are certain tools that can be used to

Client:

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our advantage, most notibaly the use of natural textures and

Role:

Interior design, Renovation

warm tones and hues.

The main concept behind the Interior Design for the Mezzanine Floor is to have an aura of luxury and an environment that is cozy yet inviting. A sense of harmony is to prevail with the way the use of materials is distributed between the various spaces on the floor. Wooden panels, glass, and the use of chrome in details shows the attention to detail that brings the area together. The earthy, natural tones used throughout the

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space bring a sense of warmth that would lighten the areas of

cove lighting sandwiched between them, and fabric backed

daily use for the inhabitants. Upon entering, one encounters

MDF panels add richness to the area. The meeting rooms

the lush thick carpet spread all throughout the lobby that is

have the same theme that is prominent throughout the floor.

bordered with marble strips. Along one side of the Reception

Wooden panels running from the walls to the ceiling with

Lobby, adjacent to the glass faรงade, the marble gives way to an

sandwiched lighting between the two panels offer a pleasant

opening in the floor that is covered with pebbles. This inter-

zone for the placement of the meeting room. The white panels

section of natural elements with those of luxury offers a hum-

on either side further enhance the presence of these wooden

bling yet unique look to the interior. Stark white panels on the

panels and offer a breathing space to the dark tones of the

walls lined with chrome strips serves as the dividers to add el-

wood.

egance and detail to the space. The ceiling on the ends of the lobby has strips of recessed wooden beams complementing the stark whiteness of the walls and offers a peaceful connection to the beige hues of the floor. The same colors flow into the flooring of the elevator lobby. The walls and the ceiling, however, offer a glimpse of darker tones. Wooden panels with 95

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Darwish Villa Location:

West Bay Lagoon, Qatar

Date:

2012

Built-Up Area: 3,000 sqm Client:

Al Darwish

Role:

Management

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BNP Paribas Bank Location:

Doha, Qatar

Date:

2008

Built-Up Area: 1,000 sqm Client:

BNP Paribas

Role:

Design, Management, Supervision

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QATARI DIAR New Office HQ Location:

Lusail City, Qatar

Date:

2010

Built-Up Area: 13,000 sqm Client:

Qatari Diar Real Estate Co.

Role:

Design

The intent of New Qatari Diar Building is to create a new office building to be seamlessly integrated in terms of design with the existing QD Visitor's Center. The design of the new building follows guidelines established by the QD design team, who has provided a preliminary concept design as the basis for the final new office building massing and appearance. The objective of the Architectural Consultant is to integrate the preliminary concept design with the functional requirements imposed by the Client and to deliver a functionally feasible and aesthetically appealing new office building.

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Al Shuyukh Luxury Hotel Location:

Doha, Qatar

Date:

TBD

Built-Up Area: 30,000 sqm Client:

TBA

Role:

Concept

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Longevity Wellness Resort Location:

Portugal

Date:

2011

Client:

Longevity

Role:

Design, Management, Supervision

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Healthcare Architecture

Kahn is a national firm whose work embodies excellence in health care planning, operational efficiency, healing environments and flexibility to accommodate future change. Having designed projects across the country and internationally, our portfolio demonstrates a range of experience, design styles and approaches. Following are key qualities and services that distinguish The Albert Kahn Family of Companies.

We start by understanding core mission, vision and values

We begin every project with a visioning session to explore integration of your mission, vision and values into the facilities planning process. This will also be part of the criteria for ranking the effectiveness of each alternative design and facility planning options developed by our planning team.

We balance your facilities with strategic business needs

At Kahn, we believe that your facilities should be in balance with your organization-s strategic business and operations. We don-t just do space planning. Rather, we will first work to understand your core business, operations and clinical strategy, then determine how best to match your facilities and space use with your operations. We will engage senior leadership in brainstorming/visioning sessions and will then collect and analyze service volumes for each major service line at your facilities.

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Our values

Integrity Corporate and individual integrity form the foundation of our relationships. We live by ethical standards that foster fairness, honesty and trust.

Professionalism We increase the quality and value of professional services by continuous development of our people and knowledge base. As a commitment to our profession we create sustainable environments that leave a better world for future generations.

Respect We treat everyone as we would like to be treated, demonstrating honor, compassion and empathy in all we do.

Pride With humility, we acknowledge individual and team accomplishments in advancing corporate goals and celebrating our rich heritage. We appreciate and recognize a job well done.

Passion Our passion is evidenced in the enthusiastic pursuit of creative solutions for our Clients. Inspire People with Great Places.

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Henry Ford West Bloomfield Hospital Location:

West Bloomfield, Michigan, USA

Built-Up Area: 160 Acre Development 730,000 sq. ft.

300 beds Client:

Henry Ford Health System

A community center for well-being, the new Henry Ford West Bloomfield Hospital looks to integrate patient care with fitness, education and research to promote wellness in addition to the treatment of disease.

Visitors enter into an environment that emphasizes the preservation of health as much as the treatment of illness. Connecting the diagnostic and treatment areas and inpatient lodges are two, 3-story atriums with more than 2,000 live trees and plants designed to bring in daylight. Main Street, the hospital's central corridor offers imaging services, retail shops with a wellness theme, a cafĂŠ, a culinary demonstrative kitchen and wellness center that bridges integrative and traditional medicine to offer a full spectrum of therapeutic options. Equipped with upholstered headboards, large sleeper sofas and patientcontrolled thermostats, patient rooms look and feel like fine

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hotel accommodations. Windowed nursing alcoves outside each room improve care with convenient computer terminals, staff workspace and ample storage. Committed to preserving the woodlands and wetlands that make the campus an ideal healing environment for patients, the new facility is LEED Silver certified by the U.S. Green Building Council and features many Earth-friendly elements.

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Aurora Medical Center of Manitowoc Co. Location:

Two Rivers, Wisconsin, USA

Built-Up Area: 185,000 sq. ft.

83 Beds Client:

Aurora Health Care

Situated to take full advantage of the site's abundant natural beauty, the design of this Aurora facility maintains the high standards of patient comfort and privacy, essential to any health care facility.

With expansive views of Lake Michigan's shoreline naturally augmenting the healing nature of this facility, patients are provided a healing environment designed to make them feel as comfortable and serene as they would in their own homes.

The four-story, high-tech medical center houses private medical-surgical patient rooms and private pre-op recovery rooms, many of which are located along the curved faรงade facing the shoreline. This site also accommodates several specialized clinics, including two dedicated to women's health. The full-service Vince Lombardi Cancer Center features full-length windows, specialty lighting that softens the radiation treat-

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ment experience, and a spacious and open floor plan. Also included is an ambulatory center featuring an inpatient setting, full-service diagnostic, emergency, cardiac rehabilitation, and physical therapy services. This patient-focused center was designed for maximum flexibility and operational efficiencies.

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A. Alfred Taubam Center for Design Education Location:

Detroit, Michigan, USA

Date:

2009

A leader in art and design education, the College for Creative Studies (CCS) sought to refresh Detroit's New Center by revitalizing the former Argonaut Building into a mixed-use educational facility.

The Center for Design Education provides space for a school,

Built-Up Area: 60,000 sq. ft.

non-profit organizations, business accelerators, shared public

Client:

spaces, a 500-seat auditorium, student housing and academic

College for Creative Studies

space for CCS' design schools, and incorporates the latest technology available for the education environment. The space was designed to create distinct yet complementary, integrated spaces for the Center's educational tenants and student housing needs. Allowing the existing structure to influence the design direction, our approach adds a modern interpretation to this historic building resulting in a stunning contrast of elements, color palettes and materials. Faรงade and structural 122

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East English Village Preparatory Academy Location:

Detroit, Michigan, USA

Date:

2012

Built-Up Area: 221,000 sq. ft.

Client:

Detroit Public Schools

East English Village is a neighborhood in Detroit, Michigan. It is bounded by Harper Avenue on the North, East Outer Drive on the West, Mack Avenue on the South, and Cadieux Road on the East.In 1999 The Detroit News said that East English Village had "emerged as one of Detroit's most desirable neighborhoods". In 2006 Marisol Bello of the Detroit Free Press said that East English Village was "one of Detroit's most stable" neighborhoods. CNN and Money stated in 2012 that "Detroit's East English Village is a well-kept neighborhood of tree-lined streets".

The consolidation of two high school campuses into a highly functional and sustainable learning center inspires students and staff to reach new heights in discovery and to enhance the local community.

Detroit Public Schools' East English Village Preparatory Acad-

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emy features four wings with eight science laboratories, a high-tech media center, athletic area with a community health clinic, and a performing arts section. A cafeteria commons anchors the four wings and also functions as an assembly area for programs and events. The indoor athletic wing features a gymnasium with high capacity seating, eight-lane pool and diving well with balcony seats. Outside facilities include a large football and track and field complex, four tennis courts, varsity baseball and softball fields, and event parking. Built to accommodate nearly 1,200 students, this educational facility is being designed to achieve LEED for Schools Gold certification.

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Detroit School of Arts Location:

Detroit, Michigan, USA

Date:

2005

Built-Up Area: 286,000 sq. ft.

Client:

Detroit Public Schools

As the first LEED certified building in Detroit, this prototype high school combines education and business, art and technology, school and community, creating an optimal place for learning.

Designed collaboration with another local firm, this sixstory, 1,200-student public school is helping to renew the spirit of its school district and has become an important center in the community. Envisioned as a highly specialized educational, training and production facility, this high school houses an experimental black box theater, an 800-seat auditorium, recital hall, large classrooms, and various television and radio production studios. Like many performing art centers, this facility also incorporates finishes of the highest quality. Natural lighting and wood finishes are blended with metal wall panels, terrazzo, and soft acoustic treatments throughout the

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building. The result is a creative, clean design that is durable and attractive. The building also includes a green roof with sun shades and four heat wheels to reflect soloar heat gain, and hydraulic elevators that operate off of vegetable oil. Elements such as these contributed to the Detroit School of Arts receiving LEED certification from the USGBC.

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Taubman Complex

The client's commitment to providing opportunities for highly ad-

Location:

Southfield, Michigan, USA

is programmed across all facets of this dynamic center for re-

Date:

2014

search and education. This interdisciplinary building will advance

vanced research within state-of-the-art laboratory environments

Built-Up Area: 150,000 sq. ft.

and bridge academic and research functions in technology, biolo-

Client:

gy, design, engineering, life sciences and architecture. Developed

Lawrence Technological University

in multiple phases, this program involves a new engineering and life sciences building as well as expansion and modifications to the existing engineering facility, including,laboratory upgrades.

The new structure will significantly advance the University's approach to hands-on learning and through cutting-edge research and laboratory environments, help position LTU students as leaders in the fields of architeture, engineering and life sciences. The design of this facility is expected to meet LEED silver

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Energy & Automotive Research Lab

This elite research facility equips MSU's College of Engineering to lead the way toward more environmentally responsible and economical ways to power transportation.

Location:

East Lansing, Michigan, USA

With a mission to research and test advanced energy and auto-

Date:

2007

motive technologies within an academic environment, this facility

Built-Up Area: 29,000 sq. ft.

helps researchers identify ways to realize greater fuel efficiency,

Client:

determine how to collect waste heat and convert it into electricity

Michigan State University

and work to develop new biofuels. This dynamic center brings together leading engineers and scientists to solve problems within the energy and automotive fields. It also increases learning opportunities for graduate and undergraduate students, enabling them to work in labs alongside faculty mentors, doing multidisciplinary research, getting real-world experience and facilitating innovation. The complex features a powertrain laboratory, two engine test cells, a cold room to test engine temperatures, a control room, a fuel room and a research preparation room. It also houses faculty and graduate student offices, and a conference room used for lectures, seminars and industry meetings.

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Engineering Complex Addition & Renovation Location:

East Lansing, Michigan, USA

Date:

2002

Built-Up Area: 370,000 sq. ft.

Client:

Michigan State University

The College of Engineering's enrollment was increasing, so Kahn provided modifications that resulted in a dynamic and progressive engineering complex.

The first of these projects involved a two-phase renovation and addition to the original engineering building. To minimize disruption to students and educators, renovations and expansion efforts were phased. Phase one, a threestory, 31,000 sq. ft. addition, housed the Michigan State University (MSU) research and testing facilities for all of the college's engineering departments. Phase two included renovations to the existing 159,000 sq. ft. facility, including extensive energy improvements. Kahn's next project at the MSU engineering complex included the addition of the Dow Institute for Material Research. In response to rapid technological change, the 80,000 sq. ft. multi-use facility was designed to be adaptable and resilient. Most recently, Kahn took part in an expedited renovation project in the Dow Institute which created an 8,000 sq. ft. bioengineering laboratory containing one Class-10,000 clean

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room, a tisue culture room, and two general laboratories.

Camps Improvements Plan

The capital improvement plan is the first step in a long-term 20plus year master plan for the campus.

Kahn developed a campus improvement plan for the University of

Location:

Detroit, Michigan, USA

Detroit Mercy's (UDM) 75-acre McNichols Campus. As Michigan's

Date:

2006

oldest and largest Catholic university, UDM's vision is to be rec-

Built-Up Area: 75 acre campus

ognized as a premier private university in the Great Lakes region

Client:

and to increase enrollment on campus and within the profession-

University of Detroit Mercy

al and graduate departments. Kahn developed a framework for growth that allows the University to design and construct planned campus improvements in a strategic manner while also creating an environment that reinforces and supports its mission and vision and enhances the existing character and ambiance of the historic campus. The plan provides for new campus facilities, such as a student recreation and fitness center, a multi-purpose theatre, a multi-purpose athletic field, and other outdoor recreational amenities, as well as improvements to pedestrian and vehicular circulation.

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Angell Hall Renovations Location:

Ann Arbor, Michigan, USA

Date:

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Built-Up Area: 160,000 sq. ft.

Client:

The University of Michigan

Angell Hall is an academic building at the University of Michigan in Ann Arbor. It was previously connected to the University Hall building, which was replaced by Mason Hall and Haven Hall. Angell Hall is named in honor of James Burrill Angell, who was the University's president from 1871-1909.

Albert Kahn's original design in 1921, and Kahn's subsequent design efforts have helped cement Angell Hall as a key fixture of the University's central campus.

Commissioned by the University to upgrade the historicfacility, Kahn's design involved a number of facaderestorations and interior upgrades. Exterior renovationsincluded exterior window replacement, limestone andbrickwork restoration and repair, and a new roofing system.Interior enhancements were made to faculty offices, student services, classrooms, graduate areas, counseling an special programs facilities. A new astro-

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nomical observatory was also designed, with provisions for a 16' reflecting telescope and dome as well as several observing stations. The entire restoration was designed to comply with all ADA regulations and consisted of new heating, ventilation and air conditioning systems and equipment, lighting, ceiling, floor tiles, signage, partitions, doors, and a new elevator.

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Hill Auditorium Theater Restoration Location:

Ann Arbor, Michigan, USA

Date:

2004

Built-Up Area: 230,000 sq. ft.

Client:

The University of Michigan

The challenge was to transform this historic gem into a stateof-the-art performance venue while retaining its historic elements and character within a 20-month construction schedule.

The University of Michigan Board of Regents commissioned Kahn to prepare plans for the addition and restoration project to the Albert Kahn-designed (1913), Hill Auditorium-considered one of the great concert halls of the world. Special care was taken to ensure that changes did not detract from the hall's acoustics, which have been praised by world-class performance artists since the hall was first completed. Major client goals were the restoration of historic features, increased patron comfort and accessibility, building code compliance upgrades, and the replacement and modernization of the building's mechanical and electrical systems.

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Key project features included restoration of the auditorium, public lobbies, monumental stairs and plaza entrance; creation of a new lower lobby with restrooms, concessions and exhibit space for the University's rare musical instrument collection; introduction of two elevators; new seating; new west entrance; large below-grade mechanical room addition; and a comprehensive building system renewal, including the replacement of all plumbing, heating, ventilating systems and introduction of airconditioning.

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Aurora Summit Medical Center Location:

Summit, Wisconsin, USA

Client:

Aurora

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Aurora Grafton Medical Center Location:

Grafton, Wisconsin, USA

Client:

Aurora

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Crittenton Hospital Medical Center Location:

Rochester, Michigan, USA

Client:

Crittenton

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Elmhurst Memorial Hospital Location:

Elmhurst, Illinois, USA

Client:

Elmhurst

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Henry Ford West Bloomfield Hospital Location:

West Bloomfield, Michigan, USA

Client:

Henry Ford Health System

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