Author: Ruth Slavid Editor: Yvette Higson, Liliana Silva Designer: Anke Pohl Contributors: Keith Griffiths, Brian Johnson, David Roberts, Ken Wai, Michael Walters, Max Connop and Simon Bowden Printer: PUSH Published by Aedas First published in March 2012 © Aedas All rights reserved. No part of this publication can be reproduced, stored in retrieval systems or transmitted in any form or by any means electronic, mechanical, photocopying, recording or otherwise, without the prior permission of Aedas. ABOUT US 06 DIVERSE 08 COLLABORATIVE 16 INNOVATIVE 24 PROGRESSIVE 32 INSPIRATIONAL 40 PASSIONATE 48 ADAPTABLE 56 QUALITY 64 LEADERS 72 COMMUNITY 80 PROJECT LEGEND 88 LOOKING FORWARD 92 TIMELINE 94 OUR OFFICES 96 ABOUT US As it celebrates its tenth anniversary in 2012, Aedas can congratulate itself on its transformation in size and global reach, to become one of the world’s largest architects*. Formed in 2002 through the joining together of two well-established practices based in the UK and Hong Kong, Aedas today offers a diverse portfolio ranging from relatively small urban schools and other specialist building types to massive masterplans for an entire city. In just ten years since its formation, Aedas has grown to have 32 offices in 20 different countries, and has achieved this in a way that few other practices can match: it has become a global business that is firmly rooted in the communities it serves, with a reputation that attracts the best local talent and gives them access to the most advanced knowledge and expertise from around the world. Aedas’ growth reflects the changes in architectural consultancy worldwide, in which any company with aspirations to grow has needed to service an international market. It has done this extremely successfully by taking a unique approach, designed to give its customers the very best service. The company establishes an office in every location where it intends to work, and has owners of the practice in each office. This allows Aedas to develop an in-depth understanding of each location, enhanced by a policy of encouraging members of the teams to play an active role in their communities. The result is architecture that is appropriate to its place while also being designed to the highest international standards. Aedas works to give clients the buildings that they want, which will serve their needs both today and in the future. It does not have a single recognisable style, imposed from the top of the practice, but instead allows the designers working on individual projects to develop solutions that include innovation in appearance, organisation or functionality, and of course are appropriate to client needs. There is however a consistent approach to design, which means that all buildings are the result of rigorous thinking and are of high quality, however different they may look. Aware of the challenges of the future, Aedas is committed to continuing to learn and develop so that it can create the best buildings for a world in which resources are becoming increasingly precious. All this is made possible through a commitment to research and through identifying and sharing a common intellectual platform, so that the diverse architects, landscape architects and interior designers who make up the organisation can all benefit from the latest technology, as can the equally diverse client group. Aedas sees its success as due to this common platform which is supported on 10 ‘pillars’. It identifies these as: diverse; collaborative; innovative; progressive; inspirational; passionate; adaptable; quality; leaders; and, community. The following pages look briefly at what these pillars stand for, and highlight projects that demonstrate their success in practice. * The practice ranked first in Building Design’s World Architecture 100, 2012 01 DIVERSE Aedas designs buildings and environments which range from vast mixed-used developments and transport interchanges to individual cultural and educational buildings. Projects may be of national, regional or purely local significance. In its consultancy work it also offers advice on projects that may be as small as a single house. No project is too large or too complex to tackle, but the practice will also bring its full attention and skills to bear on projects that are more modest in scale. Aedas’ wide geographical spread means that it has built everything from highly insulated sealed buildings in the cold dry climate of Ulan Bator, outer Mongolia where elements have to be flown in by helicopter, to timber structures in the hot and humid climate of Java, Indonesia, where it is essential to maximise breezes and so the buildings are as permeable as possible. Buildings are diverse because they respond to the brief and to local requirements, rather than imposing a single house-style generated from a central office. The result is appropriate not only to the climate and culture, but also to the available construction methods, ensuring that buildings are well-finished and capable of being maintained by their owners and occupants. Aedas works in a way that is appropriate to the diversity not only of design but also of procurement methods, the way that people do business, legislation and the role of professional services. At the same time, local offices can offer the very best knowledge gained from projects across the globe. Another of Aedas’ key strengths is the diversity of talent across the entire practice. It employs architects, interior designers, landscape architects and building surveyors. Many staff are hired locally but team members are encouraged to move between offices, so that each office houses a mix of nationalities, skills and disciplines. They can bring their experience of working in many different places and on many different types of projects to design locally appropriate buildings that reflect the very best of international practice. UK Diverse 11 .HOLLAND PARK SCHOOL. LONDON. PRC .OLYMPIA 66. DALIAN. CHENGDU YA’AN CITY PANDA BIO-ISLAND MASTERPLAN. CHENGDU. PRC Diverse 15 . Colleagues who have learnt to trust and respect each other at earlier stages in their careers. More importantly from a client’s point of view. or simply the experience of having encountered a similar specific problem previously and having come up with an elegant solution. perhaps when they worked in the same office. and through collaboration within the practice to bring the best and most appropriate knowledge to the realisation of a design. At Aedas projects are followed to the end. the design team can call on specialist expertise from other team members around the globe. This makes for an excellent working environment. will know that they can call on the abilities of each other wherever they may be. While the business is structured in a way that encourages designers to consult colleagues in other places and with other skills. it will also be accessing the knowledge and experience available within one of the world’s largest architectural practices. . Within the practice there is a culture of knowledge sharing which means that although projects are designed locally. the other consultants and the contractors. not designed as ‘concepts’ and then handed over to local executive architects. and that help will be given freely and generously. it means that when the client calls on the local skills of an Aedas office. The practice is able to do this because it delivers the entire design. both through designers collaborating with other members of the project team. This may be knowledge in a particular discipline.02 COLLABORATIVE Collaboration is key to the success of Aedas. it is also supported by a culture of personal relationships and collaboration. Every design is unique and individual and that is thanks in great part to the way that the practice sets out to work closely with the stakeholders in the building – the client. Collaboration is fostered through both formal and informal arrangements within the practice. HONG KONG Collabor ative 19 .AIG ASIA HEADQUARTERS. CANADA Collabor ative 21 . TORONTO.TORONTO METRO STATIONS. GLOBAL DESIGN SUMMIT. WORLDWIDE Collabor ative 23 . Aedas’ advanced modelling skills helped it to develop the exciting conical form of the 47 stations on the Middle East’s first metro system. and sponsors research in universities and other institutions. . This goes well beyond the research that is carried out in most practices. and will introduce innovation on projects. Other areas of work include the creation of a tall-building model in collaboration with Arup. Dubai Metro in a way that made them as simple and effective to build as possible. plus a public park on top of the terminus. hence simplifying the construction process and making a solution that appeared too expensive at first sight eminently affordable.03 INNOVATIVE Aedas is a company that welcomes challenges. They also enable it to create standardised elements on a building where at first glance it may have seemed that every element had to be different. For instance. this secondary facade has elements that open and close in response to the position and strength of the sun. Aedas had to test every idea beforehand. Hilson Moran and Davis Langdon to look at the effect of shape. on the Al Bahr Towers. to form a vital part of the solarshading strategy of the building. it has designed one of the first dynamic facades in the world. Based visually on the concept of a mashrabiya screen. In Hong Kong. the headquarters of the Abu Dhabi Investment Council.000 sq m. with 15 rail tracks and an area of 674. parametric design helped it to refine the shape of the building to produce the most efficient ratio of wall to floor area. committed to gathering new information and developing new skills and techniques which are then disseminated through the practice. And at Al Bahr Towers. collaborates with other practices and disciplines. confident that they have been fully realised before construction and that they will work. The confidence to carry out such ambitious projects comes partly from experience and the existence of a bank of talented people. which tends to look simply at gathering knowledge that is appropriate to an individual project. Bringing together not only the railway but also retail and office elements. it is a hugely ambitious project with a tight schedule. form and key briefing decisions on the energy use of towers. a means of working out which of a number of options will yield the greatest benefit in sustainability terms on an existing building. will be the largest underground terminus in the world. and be confident that it could succeed without any unpleasant surprises. On technically demanding projects. The practice’s research in the area of sustainability has led to it developing a ‘green filter’. the computational techniques allow the practice to come up with solutions that might not otherwise have been possible. and partly from the fact that the practice has dedicated research and development teams. The team carries out work itself. the Express Rail Link West Kowloon Terminus. AL BAHR TOWERS. UAE Innovative 27 . ABU DHABI. HONG KONG Innovative 29 .MTRC SUNNY BAY STATION. DUBAI.BOULEVARD PLAZA. UAE . and allows it to tune the design at an early stage before encountering problems. Parametric design allows the design team to identify areas where solutions that may look simple at first will actually result in an unacceptable level of complexity. it can step forward into new solutions. rather than during or after construction. In-depth understanding of the past and present is essential for creative imagining of the buildings of the future. This means that any difficulties are identified and overcome at the design stage. can the practice deliver buildings that will be appropriate for the changing needs of today and tomorrow. and not simply presented with a final design at the end. however complex. allowing the client to be involved throughout the process. . From there. and so have confidence in its progressive elements. This is something at which Aedas excels as it can use its platform of knowledge and experience to gather all the relevant information necessary to understanding a brief. Through examining ideas in three dimensions and using the latest tools. Only by moving solutions forward rather than repeating designs from the past. Aedas is able to test new ideas thoroughly before applying them to buildings. Advanced technology also makes it possible to distil a complex solution into simple graphic images. In this way clients can become part of the development of the design. giving clients the reassurance that they can benefit from a progressive approach without exposing themselves to undue risk. based on the latest thinking. It can draw on the precedents of other buildings that it has designed previously in order to understand best practice.04 PROGRESSIVE Good architecture is about facing new challenges all the time and dealing with them in creative ways that do not put clients at risk. EXPRESS R AIL LINK WEST KOWLOON TER MINUS. HONG KONG Progressive 35 . DARWEN.DARWEN ACADEMY. UK Progressive 37 . SINGAPORE .STAR PERFOR MING ARTS CENTRE. For Aedas. Aedas believes that it brings that element of inspiration to all its projects and that it can do so because it has created a culture within the organisation that allows creativity to flourish. This is born out of the collegiate system that Aedas operates. a special factor that has developed often in response to one aspect of the brief and that lends a particular excitement to the building and makes it special. but Aedas. in an environment that encourages inspiration. by employing the best designers. It is not possible to create a system that generates inspiration. in which people feel that they can talk to each other freely. and not who has produced that idea. . For members of the team. This. It is the magic touch of inspiration that makes a building stand out. but also have something else to them. and in which everybody knows that their contribution is valued. gives the designers at Aedas the freedom to come up with the inspired ideas that are often triggered by some aspect of the design. coupled with the base of support and knowledge that makes the team confident that all functional requirements will be addressed fully and imaginatively. it is the quality of the idea that is important. this brings great job satisfaction.05 INSPIRATIONAL The very best designs not only satisfy all the clients’ needs and all the functional requirements. so that even junior members of the team can be confident that their best ideas will encounter a receptive audience. and that their buildings should be the beneficiaries. giving them the best tools and placing them in a sympathetic environment has done everything that it can to foster inspiration. Clients can be confident that when they appoint Aedas they are employing a practice where many of the best designers in architecture work. UAE Inspir ational 43 .AR ABIAN PERFOR MANCE VENUE. DUBAI. DUBAI. UAE Inspir ational 45 .DUBAI MOSQUE. UK .WALKDEN HIGH SCHOOL. WALKDEN. grounded knowledge combined with the latest new thinking and original ideas. Good architects are passionate about good design. and develop the skills they need that allow them to create buildings that work for their clients and satisfy the brief while having that extra little ‘something’ that makes them special. Along the way they develop a web of contacts who can help and support them however complex the projects that they undertake. Aedas nurtures its designers so that they can bring the same level of skill and originality to every project. This ensures that they remain fresh and enthusiastic and develop the skills that will allow them in turn to manage and mentor younger staff. Aedas is dedicated to giving its younger staff all-round experience and training. designers develop the skills that allow them to follow their passions and work in an environment that allows them to do so. In this way. with the opportunity to work on a range of different projects in a number of different places. enabling client and architect to share a passion for the work that they are creating together. They are free to explore their own ideas rather than having design approaches imposed from above. . where the senior people in the practice work hard with the more junior members of their teams to help them to learn and develop. These designers with a passion for their work can offer clients and their projects solid.06 PASSIONATE The designers who work for Aedas have a passion for the very best design. Aedas makes a point of employing people who have a passion to create the very best buildings and it then helps them develop through a culture of constant mentoring and tutoring. but in order to remain excited and engaged they need to be given the space to develop and the tools with which to do their best work. For clients their building is the most important building in the world. CX 2-1. SINGAPORE Passionate 51 . SUZHOU. PRC Passionate 53 .XI’AN JIAOTONG-LIVERPOOL UNIVERSITY. ABU DHABI.EMPIRE TOWER. UAE Passionate 55 . it can work closely with its clients to produce a building that is suited to the historic. The materials selected will be appropriate to the environment in which they will be used. the practice can ensure that they will have a long life. and so giving them a longer usable life. and incorporate that experience within the design in order to help ‘future-proof’ its designs and ensure that the clients have invested in a building that will have a long. as the ways in which people travel change. social and environmental context. Many long-lived buildings survive because they have more than one use during their lifespan. and also suit the needs of the future.07 ADAPTABLE By being grounded in a local environment. Aedas is investigating ways to develop forms and floor plates so that the buildings are more adaptable. In order to allow this to happen with the buildings that it designs. At the same time. By creating buildings that work today in their local environment. This means understanding local rules and regulations. with its wide experience. It can take knowledge of how building use is changing in other parts of the world. the type of building where requirements are changing most rapidly. It can take the very best of international experience and thinking. The practice works with futurologists to understand more about the ways in which people are using buildings and how those will change. Every Aedas building is unique. productive life. Aedas uses its understanding of these changes to inform its masterplanning work and its design of external spaces. Because Aedas does not have a signature style. and the times and ways in which they use public space develop. an appreciation of climate and of seismic conditions. It has also carried out projects on the future of the office. and also creating a design that fits the way that local people want to live and work. allowing uses to change if necessary over time. The public realm also needs to be adaptable. the practice can take lessons learnt from one building type and apply them to other building types. and it uses that learning to inform its designs. and so is uniquely adapted to the circumstances. . and that respects the sense of place. Aedas can be confident that the buildings that it produces are appropriate to the local conditions. and adapt it to fit. XIAMEN.XIAMEN INTERNATIONAL CRUISE TER MINAL. PRC Collabor ation 59 . PRC .PAZHOU EXHIBITION COMPLEX. GUANGZHOU. ALEX ANDR A HOUSE. HONG KONG PRINCE’S BUILDING. HONG KONG Adaptable 63 . durability and environmental performance. and of retail design. it must also be functional in terms of structural integrity. Aedas is never afraid to question received wisdom because it knows that it has the solid technical skills that allow it to excel by taking design in new directions. While no individual is likely to be highly experienced in all these fields. A high-quality design is one that satisfies all the technical needs of the building user and complies with all the local codes and regulations. It requires a solid foundation of technical knowledge. from which they can move forward into new ideas with the confidence that they will be as technically appropriate as the most well-tried solutions. particularly in Asia and other developing regions. At the same time. . On a single mixed-use project the designer may need to have an understanding of infrastructure. quality design does not just repeat the successful solutions of the past. These are all areas to which Aedas pays close attention.08 QUALITY Providing quality in the design and realisation of buildings is the bedrock of Aedas’ approach. It is increasingly necessary to bring a profound understanding of a whole range of building typologies to a project. of residential and of office use. of the design of large spaces. Clients who commission buildings from Aedas can be confident that they are receiving designs that are built on a sound basis of the very best knowledge. This freedom to question is enhanced by the widespread adoption of three-dimensional design which makes it possible to propose and test solutions that otherwise might have seemed impossible. but moves forward to create new answers that question the past and the present to create the buildings of the future. While it should look beautiful and contain uplifting and usable spaces. the web of experience on which Aedas can draw means that as much expertise as is necessary can be brought to bear on a single project. which becomes ever more important as projects grow bigger and more complex. BEIJING.NORTH STAR. PRC Collabor ation 67 . HONG KONG Quality 69 .HONG KONG INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT – NORTH SATELLITE CONCOURSE. BLACKPOOL. UK Quality 71 .ST JOHN’S CHURCH OF ENGLAND PRIMARY SCHOOL. It is as important to know what has not worked on a building as it is to know what has worked well. Others will be more outward facing. helping Aedas not only to become a leader within the profession but also to design leading-edge buildings for its clients. as well as to draw on the experiences of those who were involved. then the project will be less constrained by the restrictions imposed by the size of the site. by access and by the weather. it will achieve its targets. The company is also using its computing expertise. they can make a contribution to their communities but also bring back vital knowledge into the company. such as a requirement to build 10 million square feet of property in Macao at a speed that was previously unheard of. and particularly its expertise in three-dimensional modelling. . The structure of Aedas encourages as many people as possible to develop as leaders within their fields. safer and more reliable. If work on site is reduced to the assembly of pre-made components. rather than in the less controllable environment of a building site. It does this by transmitting information to factories making components and subassemblies so that as much of a project as possible can be completed within the safe and controlled environment of a factory. It is this strong base of knowledge that allows the company to be confident that when it undertakes a project of unparalleled ambition. The company’s sophisticated intranet allows staff to access drawings and details of past projects. It is confident that it has the best knowledge because it is always feeding back information within the organisation – about failures as well as successes. teaching or sitting on regulatory committees and organisations. to make the construction process faster.09 LEADERS Aedas is able to lead the industry by designing projects that are larger or faster or more difficult than has been done before thanks to its unrivalled resource of talent and expertise. For some this may involve taking part in research projects within the organisation. By lecturing. UAE Leaders 75 .PENTOMINIUM. DUBAI. DUBAI METRO. DUBAI. UAE Leaders 77 . MACAU . HONG KONG THE VIEW AT SANDS MACAO-HOTEL.THE LUXE MANOR. Aedas can form the most appropriate and effective partnerships on the projects that it carries out. a city. ensuring that they are appropriate and suited to their environment. or by taking part in initiatives such as greening an area or performing in the arts. By building strong links with other design professionals. will not feel that they are too busy or too pressured to participate. but there may well be unspoken assumptions that are so embedded in the culture of a place that nobody will think to communicate them. building links within the organisation which allow them to call on the very best of expertise from around the world. the practice can ensure that team members. but also its belief that only through a profound understanding of a community. This approach also means that the architects and other designers at Aedas have a strong sense of place that they can bring to all their designs. whether of a village. a region or a country. at all levels of the organisation. whether within local business organisations.10 COMMUNITY The teams at Aedas are as firmly rooted in their communities as possible. whether they were recruited locally or have moved there from another city or country. By making engagement with the community a priority. Through their close links with the community. everybody at Aedas is part of the international Aedas community. Architects at Aedas take the briefing process very seriously and communicate thoroughly with clients and potential clients. Individuals are encouraged to play an active role. members of the Aedas team. . can be confident that they have built up a depth of understanding which will allow them to understand the expectations and desires of clients. This reflects the practice’s approach to corporate social responsibility. In addition to their role within the local community. is it possible to deliver the very best and most appropriate architecture. through sport or charities. UK Community 83 . SOMERSET.KEYNSHAM REGENER ATION PROJECT. WELSH ASSEMBLY. UK Community 85 . LLANDUDNO. AEDAS IN THE COMMUNITY INITIATIVE. WORLDWIDE Community 87 . Aedas has developed a programme that brings together employees from around the world to collaborate and develop the best designs for a number of projects within the practice. and Rock Productions Pte Ltd. Page 38 Star Performing Arts Centre Page 28 MTRC Sunny Bay Station Client: MTR Corporation Ltd. Recognising the importance of design and collaboration.000 sq m This masterplan addresses the area’s ecological sensitivities and creates a unique environment that will accommodate multiple facilities including a new retail centre and 6-star hotel. Client: Abu Dhabi Investment Council 52. Its design realized the client’s vision for an elegant commercial development and provides flexible units that are modularized to standard layouts for simple construction. The school breaks away from traditional patterns of educational delivery and offers the opportunity to update pedagogical practices typically limited by cellular arrangements of teacher-led classrooms. the centre’s design is synonymous with wealth and abundance. it offers a flexible accommodation around two atriums that step up the landscape. rational space and cost efficiency. creating varied and dynamic internal spaces within a simple exterior form. Innovative use of simple materials and silk fabric and timber screens. The design offers an imaginative approach linking all the facilities into a journey of discovery from the public to the performance venues.890 sq m Surrounded by sand and occupying its own island in the middle of a nature reserve. Inspired by the twin carp. thereby increasing value and driving down costs. this mosque incorporates contemporary design with Islamic influence. Client: Sama Duani Llc 650. Concept Design 3. Page 22 Global Design Summit Client: MTR Corporation Ltd.500 sq m The design of two new below-ground stations will provide a strategic interchange between private car. representing heaven and flows downwards to the main prayer and function areas which represent heaven’s accessibility to all. Client: CapitaLand Ltd.000 sq m The design for this new headquarters provides a landmark for the City of Abu Dhabi. 9.927 sq m Boulevard Plaza stands as a model of innovation and respect for the community. generated the design of the twin 25-storey office towers.500 sq m Dedicated as a centre for information and education. The outcome provides each project with the expertise and fresh approach from Aedas’ global regions to create dynamic and inspirational results. Client: Salford City Council and The Learning Partnership 12. Client: Toronto Transit Commission 22. achieving an average net gross area efficiency of over 80% and creating a strong civic identity. this performing arts centre features walls which contain water to become the main entry foyer to the complex. Page 34 Express R ail Link West Kowloon Terminus Page 44 Dubai Mosque Page 12 Olympia 66 Client: Hang Lung Properties 221.468 sq m The eight-storey complex is designed to house the regional headquarters and production facility of a world renowned film and entertainment company. With fifteen tracks it will be the largest below ground terminus station in the world and will offer the amenities of an international airport rather than a rail station. Page 18 AIG Asia Headquarters Client: AIG 7.800 sq m The six and a half floor redesign encompassed executive areas over the top two floors.900 sq m Award-winning new retail centre designed with an oriental overtone.000 sq m A new academy that consolidates an existing 1950’s campus into a more compact footprint and provides a flexible teaching environment for the 21st Century. derived from an algorithmic composition.PROJECT LEGEND Page 10 Holland Park School Page 20 Toronto Metro Stations Page 30 Boulevard Plaza Page 42 Ar abian Performance Venue Client: Emaar Properties PJSC 62. 674. subway.280 sq m Based on an off-site manufactured kit-of-parts. 62. bringing together teaching and learning in new ways. accommodating immigration domains for both Hong Kong and China. Client: Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea 25. Its design begins at the dome.000 sq m The new performing arts complex will provide a rich entertainment. brought a touch of Asian ambience to the space. Page 14 Chengdu Ya’an City Panda Bio-Island Masterplan Page 36 Darwen Academy Page 26 Al Bahr Towers Page 46 Walkden High School Client: Hong Tao Architect 310. this high-speed rail terminus station will be part of the world’s largest rail network. Page 50 CX 2-1 Client: Prominent film and entertainment company 21. Project legend 89 . the design concept for this college will be implemented on multiple school buildings. Its concept. informed by Islamic principles of design. a typical symbol in Chinese New Year paintings. Entering the glass cube elevator. light rail and local bus services and minimise passenger circulation distances.500 sq m This interchange station for the Disneyland Resort Line connects the Tung Chung Line and is the starting point for a unique railway journey. Its curved fabric roof on a lightweight steel structure establishes it as a benchmark of sustainable design and integration with the natural environment. lifestyle and shopping experience for One North and the wider Singapore community.000 sq m Connecting Hong Kong to Beijing. one rises out of the water and arrives at a traditional forecourt for the 2500 seat performance venue 100 m above the ground. The design challenges its guidelines to fulfil the various requirements. Client: DFES and Rod Aldridge 14.000 sq m This new academy provides a benchmark environment. Accommodating 1600 students. with an interconnecting staircase. engineering. with four private gambling rooms. making better use of its current amenities and to ultimately encourage wider investment within the town. a lobby. and was therefore integrated into the overall planning. library and breakout areas. The distinctive landmark structures provide a consistent design language capable of responding to the particular requirements of individual stations. we are building stronger communities to create positive social and environmental change around the world. Page 79 The View at Sands Macao-Hotel Client: Venetian Macao Ltd. Additionally.543 sq m Potentially the tallest residential tower in the world. a distinctive bar and lounge. the design of this new school includes a 16 place nursery and 1FE primary school. The first offers a smooth south-oriented side and the other a staggered side of alternating sky-gardens and apartments. maximising views to the park and beyond towards the sea. Page 76 Dubai Metro Client: The National Assembly for Wales 8. culminating in a large rooftop playground. business centre and two F&B outlets.206 sq m This 60-storey luxury residential tower maximises its presence with vertical layers expanding to its property lines. providing a unified expression of this complex. Client: Beijing North Star Company Ltd. the option of ‘privatising’ areas was deemed vital in appealing to guests. the brief demanded peerless opulence. The building straddles the existing embankment with a two-storey accommodation on the upper terrace and three storeys to the lower. our technology and the energy and passion of our staff. also assisting with energy saving objectives. enhancing the shopper’s experience. this unique development is comprised of four distinct uses. and management.160 sq m The design of this new university takes into consideration the city’s rich cultural traditions and rapid economic development to offer a world-class university committed to the training of highly skilled experts in the fields of science. Page 60 Pazhou Exhibition Complex Client: Nam Fung Development 159. departures and transfers.274 sq m The design concept of this terminal building draws inspiration from the wave forms generated by the sea. 91 Project legend . The design addresses the site’s limitations by allocating classrooms above a ground floor dedicated to administration use. moving beyond the middle structure. Ltd.780 sq m Ideally positioned within a larger masterplan this new mixed-use centre serves as the anchor of the overall development. six theme suites. 161. Client: Bath & North East Somerset Council 9. This option was instrumental to the project’s financial viability as it was fundamental to pre-sales within a very competitive market. this new transport development includes 47 metro stations and related depot buildings comprised along the 47 km Red Line and the 10 km Green Line. The design concept of this landmark represents water flowing between two rocks which is depicted in the retail component enveloped by the commercial and residential towers anchored to each side of the site. links to the park and adaptable public spaces will be added. Page 58 Xiamen International Cruise Terminal Page 68 Hong Kong International Airport – North Satellite Concourse Page 78 The Luxe Manor Page 86 Aedas in the Community Initiative Client: Xiamen Ports Group Co. The roof design allows for maximum natural lighting and ventilation within the building. the unique design for this small boutique hotel is quirky and fun yet homely and stylish. reception. The design introduces flagship high-end retail stores. The design solution offers two distinct sides. An integral part of our company values of commitment. Client: Road and Transport Authority Total of 70 km of lines and 45 stations Designed as the first metro system in the Middle East. conference facilities. Each storey of teaching space features its own playdeck.Page 52 Xi’an Jiaotong-Liverpool University Client: Suzhou Industrial Park Education Development and Investment Company 46.400 sq m This new multi-functional office development serves as a focal point for enquiries from members of the public and offers an open floor plan to accommodate 650 workstations. The new design ensures a pleasant passenger experience through arrivals. this new building responds to the extreme conditions of the site: the density and proximity of the neighbours and the extreme environment of Dubai.900 sq m This extension to the existing main passenger terminal at one of the world’s busiest airports provides a stand-alone fully operational passenger concourse with ten bridge-served frontal stands for aircrafts and vehicle connection to the existing Terminal 1. To achieve this. and a cigar and wine room. Client: Trident International Holdings 114. Prince’s Building and Chatter House. split between two sites separated 160 metres by an existing building. 81. Page 84 Welsh Assembly Page 54 Empire Tower Page 66 North Star Client: Empire Holdings 90. transforming the building facades to allow for brand exposure. library.329 sq m Situated in an area dedicated to exhibition activities. new retail units. An exclusive top-floor lounge at The Sands.447 sq m This redevelopment aims to revitalise the community. Page 70 St John’s Church of england Primary School Client: Blackburn Diocese 1.500 sq m Developed to maximise space and light within a small urban site. social responsibility is incorporated into every aspect of our business activities. integrity and innovation. The design standardizes units and arranges the section. Client: Cova Holdings Ltd Consisting of 153 standard rooms. Using the resources of our global reach. Client: Airport Authority Hong Kong 18.905 sq m Renovations of the landmark retail centres of Hong Kong’s central district include Alexandra House. meeting rooms. Page 62 Alexandr a House & Prince’s Building Page 74 Pentominium Page 82 Keynsham Regener ation Project Client: Hongkong Land 7. Its success is the horizontal movement which maximizes a dialogue between the two sites. and continue to strengthen its interactions with the communities that it serves. so that it can offer the very best in architecture. such as the automotive and airline industries. . In this way it will maintain its unique strength as a global business that operates locally. The company recognises the challenges of a future with limited resources. For example. improving its research capability and its ability to disseminate that research. it is setting up an office in Indonesia. producing locally appropriate architecture to the highest international standards. with increasing urbanisation and growing concerns about sustainability. landscape design and interiors to new and existing clients. in new and existing markets. It will look for opportunities in new geographic markets. and looking at opportunities in Cambodia and in two more cities in China. Aedas will continue to learn from the buildings it has already completed. and where it sees those opportunities it will approach them by setting up local offices employing local people. and it will continue to develop those abilities with the aim eventually of creating the kind of immersive environments that exist in other industries. It intends to face those challenges by further developing its expertise so that it can provide the best possible sustainable and affordable buildings. It will concentrate on continuing to improve its design skills and its use of technology. It is proud of its computing expertise.LOOKING FORWARD Aedas will continue to pursue its ambition to be not the biggest but the best architectural practice in the world. Aedas will continue to be a learning organisation. and particularly of its leadership in BIM. 2002-2003 Established by AHR in the UK and LPT in Asia. Today. the Aedas network has grown to include 32 offices in 20 countries Collabor ation 95 . the practice is branded as Aedas 2003-2004 The newly formed Aedas network includes 14 offices 2007-2008 Aedas expands its Interiors group to Singapore & Middle East 2008-2009 Aedas combines Building Consultancy services 2004-2005 Aedas establishes its R&D group 2009-2010 Completion of the longest most advanced automated metro system in the world 2005-2006 Aedas begins work in earnest in the UAE with the opening of its Dubai operation 2006-2007 Aedas establishes its Urban Design and Landscape group 2010-2011 Aedas named as International Practice of the Year by the Architect’s Journal 2011-2012 Completion of one of the world’s first dynamic facades. UK T +44 (0)113 385 8787
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