HK 5CN001 Brownfield Regeneration and Construction Technology Assessment 2 Brief | UOW

Learning outcomes:

By the end of the module, you should be able to:

1. Apply subject knowledge and understanding in the Conceptual and applied aspects of construction technology to commercial, Industrial and high rise use.

2. Investigate, analyse and evaluate relevant legislative, technical and environmental issues and draw compliant legislative and technical solutions

Assessment Brief

Introduction

Established as a University in 1994, City-U now has four Colleges and three Schools:College of Business, College of Liberal Arts and Social Sciences, College of Science and Engineering, College of Veterinary Medicine and Life Sciences, School of Creative Media,School of Energy and Environment and School of Law.

Our Strategic Plan 2020 –2025, Making a Difference through Excellence in Research andProfessional Education, which was endorsed by the University Council in August 2021, isa continuation of the successful path, and an extension of the high-level aspirations,defined in our Strategic Plan 2021 –2030.

It establishes a set of action plans around five strategic themes that further elevate the academic excellence, international standing, and societal contribution of City-U as a leading global university renowned for problem-based research and professional education. As a modern, international university, we emphasise diversity, intercultural learning and global vision.

Now, in line with the investment Master Plan, the University has purchased additional assets to create new teaching facilities, administrative offices and Student Union Recreation facilities.

These assets comprise of:

The YueShing building, Tailor Law building and the Weave on boundary building on Boundary Street and Portland Street intersection as shown in figure 2.

Overall, the aim is to build and promote an inspirational environment where large numbers of staff and students can interact.

Figure 1: Boundary Street view. Google Map image as shown in October 2019

However, the HK planning department has stated that Boundary Street and Portland Street are of historic significance. The planners are insistent that the original ‘Street-Scapes’ must be retained, namely Boundary Street and Portland Street. Moreover, with the exception of the YueShing building which can be completely demolished, the new buildings must be integrated into the proposed designs behind the existing facades and street-scape.

In this assignment assume that Boundary Street and Portland Street were once occupied by basement terraced shops and small metal working factories during the early 19th Century; prior to it being cleared for development with the current buildings. It should also be noted that the site is adjacent to a temple and the nearby Archaeological Society may be concerned about damage to art efacts below the site.

The City-university has requested an attractive ‘open space’ to be incorporated into the new design where students and staff can relax.
 
However, due to the recent increase in rainfall and the predicted climatic changes in the near future, the University also wishes to construct an atrium over this ‘courtyard space’ so that it can be used throughout the year.

Figure 2: The location of the assets on site.