SANJANAPUTHRAN
Diriyah Square Development
Diriyah, KSA
Four Seasons Hotel
Jeddah, KSA
Exit 15
Riyadh, KSA
Rotana, Mixed-Use Hotel
RAK, UAE
Project Contract Value: AED 10 billion
AECOM was engaged toundertake the Lead Design Consultancy role on the very unique, UNESCO World Heritage, Diriyah Square Development.The mixed use development comprises of multipleassets including Residential, Commercial, Hotels, Retail as well as Grand Mosque. The development will be linked through a 3 story basement with links toa metro station, underground parkingand transport links totaling c. 500,000 sq m in the Diriyah area of Riyadh.
Project Scope: LDC, Super Basement.
ScopeManagement
● Identifying scope gaps,
● Identifying co-ordination points
Hotel 06
Collaboration:
●Gained proficiency in conflict resolution and collaborative teamwork.
Coordination Resolution:
● Identified and resolved coordination challenges from asset designer inputs, honing strong communication and problem-solving skills.
Client Presentation :
● Managing client expectations
● Presented design concepts and solutions, improving communication, presentation, a nd client management abilities.
Architectural Problem Solving:
● Deriving optimum solutions through process of elimination and inter-disciplinary co-ordination
Project consistsof:Entertainment 56,288 m2 Retail, F&B13,747 m2 Services & Utilities (TBC) 35,000m2 Parking 101,423 m2
Saudi Entertainment Ventures (SEVEN) is the investment and execution arm of the Public Investment Fund tasked with providing entertainment opportunities and destinations around the Kingdom.The project, Exit 15, focuses on a mixed use entertainment development which includes a themed attraction, retail and F&B.
Total BUA: 261,138 m2/ 64.53Acres.
Features:
Cinema Wellness Snow Park Ski Slope Themed Entertainment zones Water Park Spatial ElementsPublic Realm
The Creative component was delivered though aclient appointed sub-consultant who provided entertainment master planning and theming to the projects. In addition, the Client appointed aPMC, cost consultant, as wellas various consultants providing site surveys and retail/marketing and physical model.AECOM would be responsiblefor managing the surveyors and design consultants under the client
Project Scope: Lead Design Consultant + Construction Supervision.
DesignManagement Process and Scope:
● Scope Management
● Chairing Design Workshops
◦ Client & Client Sub-consultants
◦ Sub-consult + Inter-disciplinary
●Sub-consultants interface
● Change management
● Inputs in Risk Register
● RFI Log Management
● Final DMreport (client deliverable)
● Documentation
● QAQCProcess
● Safety inDesign Process
Sample sub-consultant action tracker review. Providing overall progress and insight to roadblocks
● Maintaining RFI Logs, MOM’s, Meeting Schedules, ActionTrackers
● Ensuring all above mentioned documentation is shared weekly with PMC and clients
Technical Coordination and Collaboration:
● Cross-discipline technical coordination,
● Improve interdisciplinary collaboration and Sub-consultant interface using Revizto
Sub-Consultant Management:
● MaintainingActionTrackers
● Managing sub-consultantactivities for on-time projectdelivery, enhancing vendor and project management skills.
Quality Procedures:
● Ensured adherence to Safety in Design and QAQC procedures, improving quality management and safety protocol expertise.
● Oversee QAQC procedureusing Revizto.
Sample Tracker
Architectural, MEPand structural Co-ordination under BIM specialization to achieve optimum solutions to clashes and solve discrepancies for site co-ordination and value engineering
Architectural engineering: Simplification of FacadeArticulation.
BIM: Project handed over at LOD 200
Project Delivery: IFC stage
Software Platforms (All Disciplines); Revit (BIM),Auto-CAD
BIMArchitectural Development:
● Contributed to BIM architectural development, leveraging expertise in BIM and design.
Interdisciplinary Coordination:
● Actively coordinated across disciplines and on-site during construction, showcasing collaboration and project management skills.
Structural Model Recreation:
● Initiated and expedited the structural model recreation in Revit, demonstrating problem-solving and technical proficiency.
Architectural Deliverables Leadership:
● Led and assisted architectural deliverables for DD and IFC
Architectural and MEPoptimizationto achieve cost efficiency. Design Delivery and value engineering .
Scope: Value Engineering.
Architectural engineering: Simplification of FacadeArticulation, Rationalization of material selection.
Structural and MEP: Elimination of unnecessary redundancy and relocation of MEProoms in BOH areas.
Project Delivery: SD to IFC stage, LOD 200 SoftwarePlatforms (AllDisciplines); Revit (BIM),AutoCAD, Navisworks, Rhino.
Interdisciplinary Collaboration:
●Collaborated closely with MEPand structural disciplines, effectively coordinating and resolving technical clashes.
●Ensured seamless integration of architectural, mechanical, electrical, and structural elements. Enhanced inter-discipline coordination skills.
Project Deliverables Coordination:
● Actively participated in coordinating and assisting with project deliverables, spanning from schematic design (SD) to the issued for construction (IFC)stage as anArchitect. Utilized skills in design documentation and technical delivery.
Deliverables, Design Documentation, Revit Modeling
● Led and assisted in Design documentation and delivery. From SD to stage
Plans / Sections / Schedules /Area Plans / Stair andTypical Details
Proactive Project Contributions:
● Employed a proactive approach and effective coordination, contributing to project success and the prompt delivery of high-quality outcomes.
● Gained valuable experience in project management and teamwork.
Hotel (TowersA& B)
BrandedApartments (Towers C & D)
▪ Retail ▪ Parking ▪ Hotel Functions
Basement (Parking+Utilities)
ADSC
Abu Dhabi, UAE
Abu Dhabi, UAE
Project Contract Value:AED 300,000
Areputed government institute inthe emirate ofAbu Dhabi was looking for a complete makeover of their mini auditorium.The usage entailed press releases, conferences, seminars, or just a place for formal or semi-formal gathering. The design vision for this space was inspired by maintaining the raw industrial vibe and accommodate the air of elegance, as it is intended for delegates as well as the youth of the emirate.
Project phase:
Key Features:
• Open Ceiling with brushed black paint finish. Effortless co-ordination to uncomplicate the existing HVAC system tops list.
• Informal seating with maple parquet flooring highlighted the industrial vibe.
•Atouch of vibrancy, colorful carpets and cushions were proposed, whilemaintaining the industrial face with raw texture with wood finish cladding and concrete textured wallpaper.
DesignVisualization:
● Produced visually compelling designs and presentations using various software platforms. Generated technically detailed drawings to support design concepts. Enhanced proficiency in design software and technical drawing skills.
Client Engagement:
● Acted as the client interface, responsible for defining design briefs, project scope, and deliverables. Developed strong client management and communication skills.
Designand Site Supervision:
● Managed the design and sitesupervisionof various commercial and residential interior projects, demonstrating expertise in architectural design and construction oversight.
Handover process:
● Oversight on finishes and developing snag list.
Villa Project:Upper floor,Scope:LivingRoom, Bedroom
Project phase: Completed
Key Role: Designandexecution
Interesting detail: Customized walk-inwardrobe, partition shelf in thebedroom that creates a minimalist separationfor a reading area. Using light neutral tones to eliminate the senseof overcrowding.
DesignVisualization:
Handover
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