It’s hard to believe that this year marks the 10th anniversary for WIP, our annual design monograph, but here we are. One decade. Ten issues. And, as with all milestones, this is our opportunity to reflect on where we’ve been and where we’re going.

Since issue number one, WIP has been about more than projects—it’s a reflection of our culture, our people and the thunderclaps of creativity that happen every day, across the practice. Over the years, it has shone a light on some of our best work and most talented designers, and has invited the unvarnished opinions of industry leaders…all with the intent of making us better. Living in the house of brutal honesty can be an uncomfortable place, but we think it has strengthened us as designers, as professionals and as practitioners.

But what of the next ten? This past year, our parent company, Arcadis, acquired Callison, a long-time competitor of RTKL’s and certainly no slouch in the design world. As our two practices come together, we see the strength in our combined abilities, the deeper pool of services and the larger roster of talent we can now offer our clients. It’s like graduating to the bigger box of crayons, and, personally, we’re giddy with the possibilities. But we also know that bigger doesn’t necessarily equate with better. If WIP has taught us one thing over the years, it is that creativity is a tricky thing; it needs the right environment and

culture to thrive. And this monograph, we have no doubt, will continue to be part of that.

For the first time ever, we took WIP to our Dallas office where a tireless and inspiring jury spent the day reviewing entries covering a range of geographies, client types and typologies. What seemed to leave a lasting impression on these four brave professionals was the way in which the work emphasized a clear methodology with a focus on performance and goals. They were impressed not only by the size of some of the commissions but also by the gutsiness and collaborative skills shown in tackling the complexity and the challenge. As always, we thank them for their time, their insight and the laser-like precision of their critique.

As RTKL looks toward the future, we’ll continue to focus on the big picture. For us, it’s not just about good design. It’s about how our work can improve our world. This simple idea—how can we make things better—lies at the heart of what we do and will continue to drive us ever forward.Until next year...

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Donald Gatzke is an esteemed architect and educator. He is currently a faculty member of the School of Architecture at the University of Texas at Arlington where he also served as dean from 2004-2014. Donald was previously Education Director to the Board of the Texas Society of Architects and continues to serve on the executive boards of a number of regional organizations. In 2014, he was awarded the Edward J. Romieniec Award for outstanding contributions to architectural education from the Texas Society of Architects.

Maria Gomez is a studio director at Good Fulton and Farrell Architects in Dallas. As an involved member of the architecture community, Maria participates on jury panels and committees around the country. She is also an advocate for sustainable design and chaired the AIA Dallas Committee on the Environment in 2010. Maria was part of the team that built the first office building to achieve LEED Gold for New Construction certification in the City of Dallas.

As a senior associate at Miró Rivera Architects, Ken Jones has led a number of notable projects in Texas. His project experience includes the Lifeworks master plan, the first non-profit to receive a 5-star sustainability rating from the Austin Energy Green Building program. In addition, Ken has been an invited guest lecturer and studio juror at the University of Texas at Austin and the Austin Energy Green Building Seminar. Since 2014, he has been an active member of the Codes and Standards Committee for the Texas Society of Architects.

Eurico Francisco is a design principal with HDR Architecture. His background in architecture and urban design supports a portfolio of healthcare, mixed-use, corporate, hospitality and institutional facilities. Eurico is passionate about designing flexible, adaptable environments that encourage long-term viability in communities around the world. He is actively engaged in local, state and national professional organizations and is a frequent contributor to Texas Architect.

AIA AIA, LEED APAIA, LEED AP AIA, LEED AP

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Increased health care demands have forced many areas to take stock of their current offerings. The Warren Clinic, situated within a growing community near Tulsa, OK, will help enhance the clinical and urgent care needs for this expanding population. Based on a patient-focused model, the clinic creates a variety of

space types to suit patient acuity and fluctuating clinical demands. Nature plays a prevalent role in the design, through access to daylight and views to the exterior gardens. The Warren Clinic is a reflection of the Saint Francis Health System, its parent company, and will become a recognizable entity within the community.

Clinic Program: 24-hour exam rooms are divided between two clinical modules, allowing them to function independently

Traditional Model: communal waiting area with little privacy for patients

Patient-Focused Model: decentralized waiting areas provide a private experience for patients

Tulsa, Oklahoma

Angela AcostaDana BrandleDrew BrooksMichael CagleJennifer Cardinal

John CastorinaLiz ChungColin DavisDon DeBordClemente Jaquez

Tiffany KalloorSarah KimesKei LeeAlexandra MilkovichRick Miller

John SeelyKatie SpragueGary WendlekenRob Woodhull

WARREN CLINIC IS A GREAT EXECUTION OF A DESIGN

PLAN. THEY HUMANIZED THE CLINIC WHILE ENGAGING THE

SURROUNDING NATURE.KEN JONES

PUBLICPUBLIC PRIVATE

NATURE NATURECORRIDOR CORRIDORWAITING WAITINGEXAM RM. EXAM RM.DEDICATED STAFF AREA

WARREN CLINIC

WHAT REALLY STANDS OUT IS HOW THE WATER FEATURE IS DEVOTED TO THE PUBLIC SPACE.DONALD GATZKE

LINGANG HIGH-TECH INNOVATION CAMPUS

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Diana CaletenaChih-Wei ChouShuang Deng Jeonghan KimKarin LamLucas London

Miranda MaKirill PivovarovJoe TangWeiyue WangLily WeiWanjing Xiao

LINGANG HIGH-TECH INNOVATION CAMPUS

As the first stage of a large emerging development, Lingang High-Tech Innovation Campus aims to set the precedent for the rest of the area with its innovative design and mixed-use concept. The design for this 130,000-SM office campus includes R&D office space for high-tech start-ups, a developer’s headquarters, retail and multifamily residential options with sustainable design elements applied throughout the plan. In fact, the team worked towards zero energy and zero water strategies, making Lingang High-Tech Innovation Campus the first net water positive project proposed by RTKL. It’s estimated that these efforts will save 17% more water than the campus will consume. This concept will help support future growth and encourage new business types to set up shop in this region.

THE STRATEGY BEHIND THIS PROJECT IS DEAD ON.

THE TEAM DEVELOPED A COHESIVE CONCEPT THAT

TRULY WORKS. EURICO FRANCISCO

INNOVATION ECO-SYSTEM

AT SITE WATER CONSUMPTION

RAINWATER SYSTEM AND RECLAIMED WATER CAN COVER 94% ANNUAL WATER CONSUMPTION

Shanghai, China

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What makes a city unique? Culture, music and food all come to mind, but, often, landmark destinations give a city its distinct identity. This is true for downtown Chicago, an area known for its expansive Millennium Park and the illustrious Michigan Avenue. But the Windy City wants to show the world more of what it has to offer by shining a light, literally and figuratively, on the city’s hidden treasures.

The City-Wide Lighting Framework plan offers a unique opportunity to transform Chicago through light installations across the city. These illuminated art displays will celebrate the diversity of Chicago’s neighborhoods and connect different areas of the city. Focusing on the 8,100 acres of green space along Daniel Burnham’s Emerald Necklace, RTKL’s plan emphasizes the individual character and diversity of the city’s neighborhoods. Rather than rely on a single big gesture, the team

recommends working alongside city leaders and community groups to showcase the natural and man-made features of the parks and boulevards that make up these areas.

Using a master planning methodology, the team will combine spectacle with activity to provide a long-term, comprehensive placemaking plan that improves the communities within the Emerald Necklace. The team’s efforts will focus light on people and place, not necessarily iconic objects. Sustainable and renewable energy practices are at the forefront of the conversation, with the goal of no additional energy consumption over the current city baseline metrics. It’s not just a lighting exercise, but a unique branding opportunity to tell the story of the city, its people and its neighborhoods through the use of light.

Tom ArsovskiKeith CampbellCody ClarkMohamad DehneeJude ElledgeJolie FooStefanie HajerVincent LiLawrence MichelLori MukoyamaKiyomi Negi-Tran

Michael SchwindenhammerMabel TanLaura UhlirCD+M LightingDigital Kitchen ChicagoEnvironmental Systems DesignDaniel Weinbach & PartnersLuftwerkBill Fitzgibbons StudioCrowdbriteManju Chandrasekhar

CITY-WIDE LIGHTINGFRAMEWORK PLAN - CHICAGO

© Bill FitzGibbions Studio

© RTKL + Luftwerk 2015

© RTKL + Luftwerk 2015

© Luftwerk 2014

© Luftwerk 2014

© Luftwerk 2014

Chicago, Illinois

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Ahmed Bashir

Ken Christian

Tommaso Debenedetti

Nick Guy

Joseph Kim

James Lai

Josh McPhee

Nora Nilsen

Richard Palmer

Nathmya Saffarini

Stavroula Simou

Katie Sprague

BERLIN ENTERTAINMENT DISTRICT

The Berlin Wall is one of history’s most tumultuous symbols. This sensitivity presented a challenge, but also great opportunities, for the Berlin Entertainment District design team. The site, which connects the O2 World Arena with the East Side Gallery and the Spree River, will feature a series of spaces, each with a unique use and sense of character. The park area includes offices and a hotel, while the stage

section on the northern edge of the site includes a cinema, bowling alley and music venue. In the future, the development hopes to host large-scale sporting and entertainment events. The goal for the project was to create a destination experience for Berlin that respects the area’s rich history and seamlessly blends into the region’s current regeneration and mixed-use master plan.

THE STRONG ARCHITECTURAL PERSPECTIVE STANDS OUT

AND IS SOMETHING YOU DON’T ALWAYS SEE IN LARGE-SCALE

ENTERTAINMENT DISTRICTS LIKE THIS.MARIA GOMEZ

Berlin, Germany

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JOY CITY HANGZHOU COMPETITION

Hangzhou, China 1716

Angela AcostaJohn E. ChungLiz ChungJude ElledgeJojo Fantone

Ying HaoSe Bum JungSheng-Ping LinYuming Lin

Harvey MillerPablo La RocheJoseph TiuTzong Wu

Attracting the right customer is a challenge for developers of all types. With retail development, it’s not always about bringing the right people together, it’s about making them stick around.

For this shopping center in Hangzhou, developer Joy City wanted to create an environment that functioned as a community hub for the area’s young families and residents. The challenge was creating design solutions that met this need, while showcasing Hangzhou’s natural landscape and reflecting the brand values of Joy City.

The large site features a vast retail collection and office space with defined but interlinked outdoor spaces to emphasize interconnectivity among all areas.

The design also preserves elements of Hangzhou’s industrial past, with historic graphics and relics spread across the site. The result is a mixed-use, urban development that showcases the area’s bright future without discrediting its important past.

JOY CITY HANGZHOU COMPETITION

PROGRESSCONCEPT

EXPERIENCE CIRCULATION FLOW

JOY CITY HAS A SENSE OF EXUBERANCE THAT TYPICAL LARGE-

SCALE DEVELOPMENTS DON’T HAVE. THE BUILDING REALLY HAS A

PLACE WITHIN THE COMMUNITY.KEN JONES

Hangzhou, China

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Houston, Texas

3300 MAIN

THE PROJECT HAS A SENSE OF URBAN MONUMENTALITY. IT’S AN INTELLIGENT COMPOSITION THAT

DOESN’T GO TOO FAR. DONALD GATZKE

Houston, Texas

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Agne BlistrabasTom Brink

Cristi LandrumJohn Munn

Na LuHeng Tan

Michael Wiegmann

3300 MAIN

“What can we do to make people want to live in the city, not just come there to work?” It’s a question many city leaders, developers and designers ask themselves more often than they would like. While there’s no secret sauce for urban success, many municipalities find that residents seek communities that offer the amenities they want near the transit they need.

Midtown Houston revels in this idea. The area is deep in the midst of an urban resurgence. Business is booming and a crop of new developments in the area is encouraging a swift pace of growth. The Midtown Arts and Theater Center (MATCH) is one of the most buzzed

about new projects in the area. 3300 Main, a proposed 400-unit residential tower next to MATCH, would complement this arts center and create a focal point for this low-density neighborhood.

Despite its great height, the residential tower is designed to work with its low-rise neighbors through the use of a technique called “borrowed view,” which allows for clear, premium sight lines from the apartment units. The design also pays special attention to the relationship between pedestrian, vehicular and train traffic. 3300 Main could help create an even stronger identity for midtown Houston, inspiring more positive growth in this area of the city.

Located in a low-rise, low-density neighborhood

Adjacent to future MATCH Theater, the central gathering place for the community

Next to MetroRail, which connects the site to Downtown Houston

Residential apartments receive maximum premiums for views of Downtown Houston.

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HUMAN SCALED METRORAIL AND PEDESTRIAN APPROACH

FORM DEVELOPMENTHouston, Texas

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ZUNYI OASISShanghai, China

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Communities around the world seek ways to stay ahead in an increasingly competitive marketplace. Zunyi Oasis provides that opportunity to midwestern China. The precedent-setting project will have a long-term impact on the people and commerce of this region as it undergoes a major transformation spurred by a national policy encouraging the relocation of industry from coastal towns to inland cities.

This policy creates a special economic zone throughout the region and encourages the establishment of new business types, particularly technology companies and research institutions, introducing additional capital into these designated areas.

The masterplan embraces density and promotes walkable mixed-use districts where economic nodes, residential communities and commercial options co-exist. With room for high-tech and manufacturing companies, residential communities, tourism attractions and a focus on the site’s distinctive natural resources, Zunyi Oasis hopes to become a model for the future of this area.

In 2014, the American Institute of Architects (AIA) International Region awarded the plan an International Honor Award for Urban Design. This inaugural award is the highest honor a practice can receive from the AIA for its commitment to urban planning and the built environment.

Chih-Wei ChouShuang DengRui Jiang

Karin LamQi LuMiranda Ma

Joe TangFengxi WangQing Wang

Lily WeiFeng XuGreg Yager

Xue ZhaiCross Zhang

ZUNYI OASIS

THIS PROJECT BREAKS NEW GROUND AND ADDRESSES ALL THE THINGS URBAN DESIGNERS NEED TO CONSIDER FOR THE FUTURE. IN ORDER TO BE

SUCCESSFUL, LARGE-SCALE DEVELOPMENTS HAVE TO BE MORE SUSTAINABLE, MORE ENVIRONMENTALLY RESPONSIBLE AND, AT THE SAME TIME, FULLY

AWARE OF SCALE, VALUES AND OBJECTIVES.

DONALD GATZKE

UPPER DISTRICT

MIDDLE DISTRICT

GATEWAY DISTRICT

Shanghai, China

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THE CONCEPT DOESN’T TRY TO MIMIC ANYTHING. ITS DELICATE LANDSCAPE AND BUILDING DESIGN ALL COME TOGETHER TO BECOME ONE COHESIVE COMPLEX.EURICO FRANCISCO

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In many ways, China’s modernization continues to outpace the rest of the world, risking the loss of a rich cultural heritage. While many areas have made a point to preserve elements of their history, mixing the old with the new requires a delicate balance and a clear understanding of the past.

Langhon Shenzhen, draws on the principles of the area’s ancestors, the Hakka people, to create a modern mixed-use development. As longtime residents of the Longgang district, the Hakka people developed a unique architectural style based on

their communal lifestyle and need to protect their community. Thick walls and beamed ceilings are essential design elements found in ancient Hakka homes. There was also great importance placed on ancestral shrines and natural elements.

In a delicate balancing act of old and new, the plan for the 1,426-SM site combines a modern outdoor plaza and retail space with five ancestral shrines and two traditional Hakka towers. Camphor trees, symbols of prosperity and worship for the Hakka people, are also part of the new landscape.

1 - AN ZHEN2 - HE TANG TOU ROOM3 - ZENG ROOM4 - LIU ROOM

A - ANCESTOR SHRINESB - PARKINGC - MEI GANG SHI JUD - MODERN FOUNTAIN PLAZA

Donglin ChenYijiao Gao

Adriana PachecoYung Jen Tai

Mingda WangHector Zumalacarregui

LANGHON SHENZHEN

PREVIOUS LOCATIONS

ANCESTRAL SHRINE ANCESTRAL SHRINE PLAN

TRADITIONALHAKKA LOAM WALL TRADITIONAL

HAKKA EAVESSTONE CORNER

MODERN CONCRETE WALL DESIGNInspired by traditional loam wall

Shenzhen, China

5 - MEI LI ROOM6 - ZENG TOWER & SURROUNDING ROOMS7 - AH ZHEN8 - OLD CAMPHOR TREE

E - HAKKA SCULPTURE SUNKEN PLAZAF - HAKKA CULTURE SQUAREG - RETAIL & PUBLIC RESTROOMS

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HUAWEI TRAINING CENTERHangzhou, China

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As China’s technology industry continues to set the bar for the rest of world, many brands are looking for ways to stay competitive in the market. Known mostly for their manufacturing abilities, technology companies are looking to China to compete with the powerhouse minds of Silicon Valley.

Huawei, a top telecommunications company, makes a concerted effort to stay at the front of this growing trend by transforming their existing high-tech factory into a global training center. With a rapidly growing number of international clients, the organization saw an immediate

need for a dedicated facility for educating these clients on the latest Huawei technology and products.

The proposed solution for the Hangzhou Global Training Center repurposes the site’s existing building into a modern, highly flexible education facility that showcases Huawei’s commitment to research and knowledge share. The landscape is also essential to design, adding a rich element to the architecture and paying homage to the region’s adjacent mountains.

Nathan FerranceKirill Pivovarov

Weiyue WangLiz Wozny

Wanjing XiaoFrank Zhao

HUAWEI TRAINING CENTER

LAYERS IN LANDSCAPE DESIGN

FACADE LAYERS DESIGN CONCEPT

A HANDSOME PIECE OF ARCHITECTURAL DESIGN.

KEN JONES

New landscape features and topography are carefully arranged to frame specific views of the campus.

The simple approach combines terracotta sunscreens with a stone and glass facade to place the emphasis on the exterior spaces.

Hangzhou, China

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GUALV NEW CITYGuangzhou, China

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Over the past few decades, the need for quality health care in China has become more apparent. McKinsey & Company estimates that health care spending in China will grow to $1 trillion by 2020, up from $350 billion in 2011. The government and other officials are responding by establishing new health facilities to meet the growing demand, and it’s already starting to have a big impact on the quality of care.

Gualv New City General Hospital is a direct response to the demand for better health care in China. After expressing a strong desire for a top public health facility, the local government decided to create a medical center in the core of a newly developed area in Zeng Cheng. The Gualv New City General Hospital is part of the largest hospital chain in the Guangdong province and focuses on patient wellness, digitization and sustainability.

Named the 2014 International Future Health Project by the Design & Health International Academy, the concept strikes a balance between design and performance by creating a “park in the city” environment. With healing gardens throughout, the building features efficient circulation patterns, maximum daylighting and reduced water waste. This focus on wellness and sustainability improves patient and staff comfort and significantly lowers energy use, reducing operating costs.

GUALV NEW CITYBeau HerrSean Seonkook Kim

Hua TongSimon Li

THE COMPLEXITY OF THIS SITE POSES A REAL CHALLENGE. THERE IS AN UNDENIABLE

DEPTH OF ANALYSIS THAT IS CLEAR THROUGHOUT THE PROJECT PROCESS.

DONALD GATZKE

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A - Harbor town - promenade / nucleusC - Eco-areas - preservation buffersD - College town - education / commercial corridorE - Aviation / Logistics - cargo transit / job centerF - Naguabo highlands - streetscapes / retreat centers G - Admiral town - revitalized residential districtH - Community bridge to Ceiba - arrival / thresholdI - Community bridge to Naguabo - innovation center

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ROOSEVELT ROADSCeiba, Puerto Rico

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This area of Ceiba, Puerto Rico, has a deeply rooted place in American history. As a United States Navy base from 1943 to 2004, Roosevelt Roads served a vital role in America’s Atlantic presence. Since its closure, the largely underutilized development offered an extraordinary opportunity to create a thriving community hub. This master plan infuses a burst of energy into Roosevelt Roads, focusing on short-term steps that will spark commercial activity, create jobs and generate immediate benefit for the surrounding communities.

A project of this size requires an equally impressive team to support the endeavor. RTKL worked alongside Calthorpe Associates to craft each community within the Roosevelt

Roads development. The two practices worked together to determine separate, but cohesive identities for each of the areas. The plan includes an expansion of the current airport space, an academic corridor, a residential zone and a corporate campus section.

The combined master planning experience of the RTKL-Calthorpe Associates team provided the unique set of skills necessary to transform this area. By turning Roosevelt Roads into an interconnected group of communities, the development promises to be a self-sufficient group of neighborhoods, each with its own unique amenities and characteristics.

ROOSEVELT ROADS

Michael HarrisPat Mandiola

Geoffrey PauwelsJP Singian

I APPRECIATE THE FACT THAT EACH NODE OR AREA HAS

ITS OWN CHARACTER. THAT IDENTITY SEEMS TO EVOLVE

THROUGHOUT THE SITE.EURICO FRANCISCO

ZONE A : HARBOR TOWN - PROMENADE / NUCLEUS

Ceiba, Puerto Rico

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GREENLAND CITY

Teri BriggsHai ChiRickey CrumYijiao Gao

Hugo GarciaSean HarryWei HeGregory Hemmelgarn

Gordon LeeSun Uk ParkMauricio RojasLinh Tran

Yung-Jen TaiIvy YangHector Zumalacarregui

All design projects have a process, some more beneficial than others. The goal for many teams is to find the most efficient way to complete a design without compromising quality or that creative spark.

The Greenland City team took that sentiment to heart, creating a series of design analysis tools that drastically cuts down the time spent on revisions and design edits. They worked in collaboration with CASE to develop a Grasshopper Analysis

Dashboard that allows Revit information to be pushed to a variety of platforms. Elements like daylighting and space layouts were easily comparable and led to a clearer idea of the final design for the client.

Greenland City is a standout example of how a careful collaborative process, that begins long before pencil touches paper, can improve execution and a better product.

ENVIRONMENTAL SIMULATION AND ANALYSIS

PROJECT METRICS

GOAL

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STRATEGY

RESULT

STRATEGY RESULT

To create a series of analysis tools for design in order to establish performance assumptions and benchmarks.

To monitor our progress toward meeting the pre-established program benchmarks set by our client.

We used Grasshopper as a hub to stream Revit information into a linked Excel file for real-time updates of levels, elevations, floor to floor heights and program information for each building on the site.

A real-time comparison of the design objectives, and a smooth transition from design/production to documentation that helped save more hours in the design process.

In collaboration with CASE, we developed a Grasshopper Analysis Dashboard that allowed us to push Revit information into a variety of analysis platforms.

We were able to quickly compare design iterations to our assumptions throughout the project to ensure we were meeting or exceeding performance criteria for comfort and day lighting.

IT’S CLEAR THAT THE INTENT FOCUSES ON THE PROCESS AND NOT NECESSARILY THE FINAL DESIGN. IT’S A PERFECT EXAMPLE OF HOW

OUR PROCESS IS EVOLVING TO SPEND MORE TIME ON DESIGN.

KEN JONES

Chengdu, China

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INTEROPERABILITY

OPTIMIZATION

GOAL

GOAL

STRATEGY

RESULT

RESULT

STRATEGY

To quickly generate an articulated modular facade in Revit on multiple curved towers, while also allowing flexibility for design changes.

To create a facade solution that maximizes cost efficiency while maintaining the design intent.

Working with a facade manufacturer, we determined the variables that effect cost were glass panel width and panel quantity. Using Galapagos, an evolutionary solver, we could create and compare thousands of iterations that all worked within our pre-determined range of variability in a matter of minutes.

The result was a range of options that met an optimum performance criteria for efficiency, leaving aesthetic preference as the primary design decision.

By defining the three unique module conditions that can occur on the facade, we developed adaptive components with built-in flexibility for scale and modulation pattern changes. Point locations, based on a Grasshopper facade missing model, provide the information to map the adaptive components to tower facades in the Revit environment.

This process reduced Revit production time substantially while also implementing a framework into the Revit model for future design changes.

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Works in Progress (WIP) is an annual collection of ideas and design concepts from across all services, geographies and practice groups of RTKL.The work has been selected by an external panel of experienced professionals.

©2015 RTKL Associates Inc. All rights reserved.

To learn more about the projects in this year’s monograph, visit www.rtkl.com/wip