7. Development Concept Flashcards
What must design development solutions do?
Support the commerce of the development - meeting needs with best building solution
What is the development concept?
Securing land and identifying the best and maximised use; includes concept for design, owner, revenue etc.
What are design needs?
Result from the brief - what the project is trying to achieve (understand business drivers)
What is the design solution?
The best solution that meets the brief/design needs including getting maximum use out of the land
Why is the development concept so important? (4)
- Poor design can add another 10-20% to the building cost
- Tenants can pay more rent if the building is more operationally efficient
- Needs to be flexibility for future change to allow maximum value
- Sustainability for top rents
What are 6 things best development concepts will achieve?
- Masterplanning
- Multiple uses
- Cost effective design
- Tenancy operationally cost effective design (easy to use)
- Operationally efficient services
- Green/sustainable
What is usually required at the end of the concept/preliminary design
A presentation to demonstrate scope and cost including objectives and how they were achieved and how the concept supports the business of the development
What are 3 business drivers for an indoor sports centre?
- Capital cost ceiling
- Nil operational loss target
- Wide community use
How would a solution for an indoor sports centre work? (5)
- Flexible use
- Low operating cost through design elements
- Community benefit through carpark flood control
- Masterplan
- Low cost and safe through new technology
What are 2 business drivers for a performing theatre?
- Wide multi use
- Cost effective
What was the solution for Bruce Mason Theatre? (5)
- Dual theatre event acoustics
- Innovating AC
- Easily converted to non theatrical uses
- Co-use of carpark
- Surplus land used for conference breakout area
What do proper developments do?
Follow the 8 stage process with informed decision making
