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Project

by:

Jose´ Torricos

Representing

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PROJECT OUTLINE

1. Introduction 2. Site location, analysis and orientation 3. Site restrictions and design challenges 4. Schematics, design development, planning 5. Structural design analysis 6. Interior & exterior communication paths 7. Exterior façade (glazing/cladding) 8. Interior finishes 9. Construction methods and assemblies

SITE LOCATION, SEISMIC ANALYSIS

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Location of the project: San Francisco, CA

Seismic Analysis: Zone 4

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SITE RESTRICTION AND DESIGN CHALLENGES GENERAL INFORMATIONGEOTECHNICAL

Soil Type Sd (Soft soil profile)

Bearing Capacity 3500psi

Liquefaction Yes, data obtained at USGS

Piles have to be used

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Site Location

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SITE RESTRICTION AND DESIGN CHALLENGESGENERAL INFORMATIONSEISMIC ZONE MAP

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SITE RESTRICTION AND DESIGN CHALLENGESGENERAL INFORMATIONSEISMIC ZONE

Seismic zone : 4Occupancy category : Mix used (B, R, )Occupancy type : IA

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SITE RESTRICTION AND DESIGN CHALLENGESDEEP FOUNDATION

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N

Prestressed Concrete Piles

Piles Driving Equipments

• Large load and great height structure requires deep foundation• Steel Reinforced Concrete piles• 6 feet concrete mat caps and secure the piles in place.

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SITE RESTRICTION AND DESIGN CHALLENGESTHREE STORY UNDERGROUND PARKING

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Area: 177’ x 83’Total Area: 45000 sfParking Spaces: 222

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SITE RESTRICTION AND DESIGN CHALLENGESGENERAL INFORMATIONWIND LOAD

Site(California Building Code CBC 2009)

Wind speed = 80mph

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It is a cold place in general, the building needs to worry about HEATING for most of the year. COOLING is NOT a major concern.

SITE RESTRICTION AND DESIGN CHALLENGESGENERAL INFORMATIONSAN FRANCISCO'S CLIMATE

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SITE RESTRICTION AND DESIGN CHALLENGESGENERAL INFORMATION AVERAGE SOLAR RADIATION

24o

72o

Jun 21th

Dec 21th

Solar Altitude

An asset, the building should collect as much as solar energy for HEATING.

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SCHEMATICS DESIGN, DEVELOPMENT & PLANNING

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Torso Building

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SCHEMATICS DESIGN, DEVELOPMENT & PLANNING

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Rectangular & Oval Shape Buildings

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SCHEMATICS DESIGN, DEVELOPMENT & PLANNING

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LOCATION: SAN FRANCISCO, CA

CLIENT: XYZ

TYPE: SUPER TALL, MIX USED, RETAIL, CORPORATE OFFICE, RESIDENTIAL

BUILDING SIZE: 1,800,000 SF

HEIGHT: 720 FT (60 FLOORS) WITH A 50 FT ANTENNA

OPTION 1

OPTION 3

OPTION 2

FINAL DESIGN

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SCHEMATICS DESIGN, DEVELOPMENT & PLANNING

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CORE FLOOR PLAN LAYOUT (TYP)

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CORE WALL 7,400 SF

ELEVATORS

STAIRWAYS

STORAGE AREA

RESTROOMS

INTERIOR COMMUNICATION PATHS

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CORPORATE OFFICE FLOOR PLAN3TH – 30TH FLOOR

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RESIDENTIAL FLOOR PLANS 31ST – 59TH FLOORS

(4) 1 bedroom units - 1000 sf

(2) 2 bedrooms units - 2000 sf

(2) 2 bedrooms units - 2500 sf

(2) 3 bedrooms units - 2800 sf

(2) 3 bedrooms units - 3000 sf

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EXTERIOR FAÇADE GLAZING & CLADDING (GFRC PANELS)

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INTERIOR FINISHES

INTERIOR DECORATION AT THE FOYER

LOWER STORE - WAYS FULLY GLAZED

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INTERIOR FINISHES

VIEW OF THE CORE BRACING VIEW OF THE HALLWAY

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INTERIOR FINISHES

ROOF TOP VIEW OF BLDG

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CONSTRUCTION METHODS AND ASSEMBLIES

IN PERFORMANCE CORE, REBAR IS THICKER AT THE BASE, WHERE IT DOES

THE MOST WORK

EXTERIOR GLAZING

STEEL BRACING

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RENDERINGS

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REFERENCES :

1. Skyscrapers Structure and Design By Mathew Wells Projects: The High Cliff - HONG KONG Deutsche Post – GERMANY2. Arup San Francisco Unbonded Brace Eric Ko, Caroline Field From research to Practice – A value story

www.arup.com/_assets/_download/download172.pdf3. Geotechnical Engineering Handbook By Robert W. Day4. Building Code Illustrated A Guide to Understanding the 2009 IBC5. Turning Torso Case Study By Mojgan Aghamir6. Torre Mayor Case Study By José Luigi Torricos

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