2. 1.0 INTRODUCTION
QUBE ARCHITECTURE IS A COLLOBORATIVE PRACTICE THAT BELIEVES THAT A SUCCESSFUL PROJECT OUTCOME IS ABOUT SELECTING THE
APPROPRIATE TEAM FROM ITS DIVERSE RANGE OF TALENTED & MOTIVATED PROFESIONALS TO SUIT THE SPECIFIC NEEDS OF THE PROJECT.
3. 1.1
QUBE BACKGROUND
AN INTERNATIONAL STUDIO WITH THREE DIVISIONS
Qube Architecture is an International Design Studio with offices in both Hong Kong and
New Zealand. Qube was founded in New Zealand and was expanded into Hong Kong in
2009. Qube is split into three divisions; Architectural projects in New Zealand managed by
Managing Director Vaughan Bayley and large scale architectural projects in Hong Kong &
Asia managed by Principal Director Sean Pinfold. Interior Design projects covering Hong
Kong, Asia and New Zealand managed by Principal Director Elizabeth Reid.
SIGNIFICANT PROJECT EXPERIENCE
The principals at Qube have significant project experience in Hong Kong, New Zealand,
Middle East and the UK having been senior members of well known architectural practices
such as; Foster & Partners, RMJM, Leigh & Orange, Aedas and Woods Bagot. This
background allows the practice to tackle a wide range of projects from residential to
commercial & hospitality through to large scale infra structure and master planning,
Airports & Transportation centres. Qube Architecture is working in collaboration with
architectural, interior and landscape companies with vast experience in China & Asia
projects.
4. 1.1 QUBE BACKGROUND
COLLABORATION & SUSTAINABILITY
The Studio believes in a collaborative approach from the outset of any design to ensure
that a holistic outcome is generated. Qube is currently working on a large infrastructure
design competition in Hong Kong with some of the worlds most talented consultancies. In
tandem with this Qube places a strong emphasis on sustainable design solutions for ALL
projects, which are firmly linked to careful cost analysis allowing our projects to be value
for money solutions
SIGNIFICANT NUMBER OF AWARDS FOR NEW ZEALAND RESIDENTIAL PROJECTS
The studio has received a significant number of awards for their residential projects,
generating many repeat clients. We aim to attract creative and innovative talent from
around the world by introducing a strongly design based studio environment, and by
sharing profits with the team in a collaborative manner.
MIXED-USE BUILDING/TAURANGA/NZ
5. 1.1
QUBE BACKGROUND
QUBE’S SERVICES INCLUDE
Architecture;
Visualization
Schematic Design
Contract Documentation
Contract Administration
Master Planning & Urban Design
Feasibility Studies
3D Modeling & Rendering
Specialist Façade Design
Sustainable Solutions for Building
Interior Design;
Concept Design
Environmental Product Sourcing
Procurement and Construction Management
7. 2.1
A COLLABORATIVE STUDIO
PEOPLE & PROCESS. The core team disciplines
are as follows;
Qube fundamentally believes that a great project is the result of gathering the right group
of motivated and talented professionals together specifically to serve the ‘needs’ of the DESIGN
project. To this end Qube is constantly searching for new collaborators to extend its
capability to serve the diverse rage of project types that it wishes to tackle. Our mindset is
that “the sum of the parts is greater than the parts”.
TECHNOLOGY
The other benefit of this collaboration is the ability to upsize and downsize to suit the
prevailing economic situation and hence project types to allow us to select the ‘right team’
for a specific project.
SUSTAINABILITY
Qube believes that good design is the result of a bottom up process. This process is two
fold: First to establish the specific ‘needs’ (clients desires, project brief) of the project and
secondly to follow its ‘bio diverse’ manifesto. The outcome of this process will be a design
solution that is truly fit for purpose and ultimately does more with less. Each project FAÇADE
where possible to be zero carbon.
Qube starts each project with the same core team disciplines in place which it feels are
LANDSCAPE
fundamental to creating a firm base for the development of the project.
8. 2.1
(Appointed Seperately)
Client Architect
Quantity Surveyor
Landscape Architect
Engineering Disciplines
Project Management Lighting Designer A COLLABORATIVE STUDIO
Graphic Consultant (FLOW CHART)
Qube Project Director Admin Support
(Arch) Team Leader 1 Qube Project Manager (ID) Team Leader 1
(Arch) (Arch) (ID) (ID)
Project Project Project Project
Designer 1 Designer 2 Designer 1 Designer 2
Output
Cad Cad control Cad Cad
Deliver
Package
9. 2.1
THE DESIGN TEAM
DESIGN
The Design Team has been gathered from a diverse group of talented professionals. The
key that links the team together is the desire to produce architecture that comes from a
collaborative, bottom up and bio diverse process.
A ‘bottom up’ process is one that respects the core needs of the project first. This allows
the architecture to be evolved from the project needs , not a stylistic whim.
The Design Team is as follows;
SEAN PINFOLD Principal at Qube, worked for Leigh & Orange and Woods Bagot
prior to setting up Qube
KRISTOF CROLLA Collaborator with Qube. Kristof has worked with Zaha Hadid and is
now assistant professor at the University of Hong Kong and
founded the architecture practice LEAD (Laboratory for Explorative
Architecture and Design)
DYLAN BAKER-RICE Director and Lead Designer of Affect_t in London, but based in
Hong Kong, with experience in interiors, furniture and family
residences
VAUGHAN BAILEY Managing Director at Qube New Zealand, worked in South Africa,
London and New Zealand
ELIZABETH REID Principal at Qube, worked for RMJM, Aedas and Venetian prior to
setting up Qube. Elizabeth heads up the Interiors team
MURRAY BORLAND Collaborator with Qube New Zealand. Murray has 30 years of
experience working on a diverse range of projects
ALEX WONG Collaborator with Qube. Alex worked with RMJM with a vast
experience from working in Sydney, Australia.
10. 2.1
THE TECHNOLOGY TEAM
THE APPLICATION OF INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY TO SUPPORT THE PROCESS
The utilization of Advanced Technology plays an integral supporting role in the Qube Design
Process. We strive to implement the latest technological methods and measures towards
ensuring that maximum efficiency and effectiveness is maintained and ensured throughout the
process. The technology team is split into two parts. The first is form finding, the second is the
application of the BIM process
Form finding is provided by Roberto Davolio. Roberto has collaborated with Qube since 1995 on
a wide variety of projects. Roberto is a talented designer who has chosen to direct his passion
toward defining the optimum form for a given design by the application of specific logarithmic
logics. He then develops this form to ensure that it is fully optimized and give the maximum
possibility for rationalization
The application of the BIM process is provided by Martin Riese. Martin is a long time collaborator
with Qube team members starting back in 1992 whilst working on the new airport terminal
building at Chek Lap Kok for Sir Norman Foster & Partners.
ROBERTO DAVOLIO
Subsequent to working with Eric Owen Moss & Sir Norman Foster & Partners Roberto set up his
own company Form & Structure. Refer to section 4.2 for his capability statement
MARTIN RIESE
Martin Riese - Martin is a founding partner of the integrated consultancy practice Front and
currently manages the firm’s Asian operations. His prior architectural experience includes global
work with premier firms including Santiago Calatrava, Foster and Partners and Frank Gehry.
11. 2.1
THE SUSTAINABILITY TEAM
THE NEED FOR A SUSTAINABLE DESIGN SOLUTION
Sustainable design is provided by David Littler. David is currently collaborating with Qube on a
transport infrastructure competition. David’s approach is to work closely with the architect and
wider design team to achieve building designs (massing, orientation, shading etc.) which
inherently require less resource use through an appreciation of local climatic conditions,
supported by computer simulation and analysis. The integration of low energy building services
systems and renewable technologies complete the strategy.
Sustainable engineering is provided by Rob May. Rob is currently also collaborating with Qube
on the transport infrastructure competition. Rob is skilled in the use of specialist computer
software which allows structural design solutions to be refined and optimised in close
collaboration with the architecture to not only minimise material use, but to also produce
elegant solutions. Each project where possible to be zero carbon.
DAVID LITTLER
David leads the Building Services (MEP) and Sustainable Engineering discipline in the Asia
Pacific region for Buro Happold and is based in the Hong Kong office. He has been fortunate to
work on projects with other design team members who value engineering input at an early
stage, and as a result has often been able to influence the form and fabric of a proposed
building to enhance the design. This is particularly the case with low energy design projects.
Refer to Section 4.2 for his capability statement.
ROB MAY
Rob has gained vast experience working in a number of Buro Happold offices around the world
including the UK, North America and currently in the Asia Pacific region based in Hong Kong. He
has vast experience of using AutoCAD, Revit, Robot, and other specialist software, and is a Buro
Happold leader in the optimisation of structural solutions to minimise material use. He has
more recently been heavily involved in a practice wide programme to maximise the potential
uses for Building Information Modelling technologies. Refer to Section 4.2 for his capability
statement.
12. 2.1
THE BUILDING ENVELOPE TEAM
MARTIN RIESE AND FRONT
www.frontinc.com
Established in 2002, Front is an integrated design and building consultancy practice with offices
in New York, San Francisco and Hong Kong.
Front is a cross-disciplinary group of 40 creative individuals with professional backgrounds in
architecture, structural engineering, mechanical engineering, energy management and project
management. Front has proven expertise in specialized architectural façade systems, energy
analysis and building information modelling (BIM) driven project design, coordination and
delivery.
Front’s portfolio of work ranges in size and complexity and includes large-scale high-rise
residential towers, hotels and offices, public and cultural institutions, additions to historically
sensitive sites, as well as custom designed work for private residences and artists. Front offers
value-driven services to building project team configurations of all types, and works
collaboratively to design unique and bespoke buildings and structures.
Drawing upon Front’s first-hand experience with the successful execution of numerous original
and challenging architectural projects and specialist knowledge of the global construction
industry, Front can assist in the following ways; architectural design, engineering, energy
analysis, project delivery, evaluation of qualified bidders, advice on procurement methods,
constructability of systems, value engineering options, and how best to meet the project
schedule and budget.
Front engages fully with stakeholders and project partners in an intensive, open-minded design
process to realize innovative, creative and practical projects worldwide.
13. 2.2
A BIO SPECIFIC APPROACH
QUBE’S BIO SPECIFIC MANIFESTO
Qube considers that the term sustainability has now got stigmas attached to it that do not
fully reflect its true desire , therefore we prefer to use the term Bio Diverse Building
Solutions.
With a world population that continues to expand the need for us to create building
solutions that use less materials & energy is paramount if we are not to exceed to what
provisions the planet can offer us.
Simply put a bio diverse building solution is one that works with its context and not against
it. The following is a summary of the key elements of the manifesto.
1. Context: The objective is to fully understand the specific site context of the building,
establishing the limitations of the climate & geography, existing vernacular building
approaches and materials & energy sources
2. Optimization of brief: The objective is to question the brief to ensure that the optimum
solution is produced, a solution that reduces building area and surface area and hence
materials usage to a minimum
3. Optimization of Consumables: The objective by understanding context & producing a
minimum footprint is to reduce the consumption of consumables to a minimum
4. Optimization of engineering: The objective is to create a structural solution that results
in the lightest building possible, hence reducing materials usage to a minimum
5. BIM: The use of BIM will produce savings in construction cost and the abortive use of
materials by its ability to ensure the co ordination of the specific team discipline
6. Zero carbon buildings
A Bio diverse building solution will use LESS ENERGY, LESS MATERIALS & will COST LESS
14. 2.2
A BIO DIVERSE APPROACH
THIS PROJECT IS AN EXAMPLE OF THE BENEFITS THAT THE BIO DIVERSE APPROACH
PRODUCES
Hong Kong-Zhuhai-Macao Bridge Hong Kong – Boundary Crossing Facilities Competition
Transportation flow optimization
- Most efficient use of space;
- No reversing required by driver (safer);
- Easy queuing for passengers;
- Easy loading/unloading of luggage
Orientation
Sustainability
- 2030 Building Design Standard. 60% reduction in Carbon Emissions when built by 2015
- 50% less energy than BEAM Energy Target
- Water
- Low Thermal Transfer building form OTTV<10W/m2
- Green Roof to reduce building loads and heat island effect
- Efficient AC – Activated slab with displacement vent air conditioning
- Sea water cooling plant
- On site renewable energy – Ocean Current Power, Solar PV and Solar Hot Water
- External shading & breezes promoted to provide outdoor comfort
- LED external lighting powered by PV cells during the day
“Value for money” solution
Lowering building heights & footprints, preference of offsite fabrication (steel-concrete) &
benefits in site safety, selection of localized materials as much as possible, low VOC materials,
no hardwoods. OPEX and whole life cost management systems have also been considered.
The overall project budget figure is approximately HK$7.5B. The total paved/landscape area
inc. roads totals about 123ha costing about HK$2.6bn.
15. 2.3
BUILDING INFORMATION MODELLING
THE BACKGROUND & BENEFITS OF BIM
Building Information Modelling (BIM) seeks to record, manage and progress all information about a
building project in a single, internet-based 3 dimensional data base, which is available at all times to
all project stakeholders, partners and collaborators.
Following are the key benefits of managing building projects in this way.
• The cost and programme penalties of inadequate 3 dimensional coordination are reduced.
• The speed and accuracy of quantity, cost and risk management are improved.
• Clash-free 2 dimensional drawings are produced automatically from the 3 dimensional BIM
process. The resulting clarity of design and construction information reduces
“Requests For Information” (RFIs) during project delivery.
• The 3 dimensional BIM elements can be linked to directly to the supply chain thereby
streamline in fabrication and delivery.
• The 3 dimensional BIM elements can be used to simulate – and optimize - the delivery
sequence, thereby reducing time and risk in the delivery.
• The overall increase in coordination and clarity of project information reduces the traditional
cost and time penalties associated with 2 dimensional information management processes.
• It is widely accepted that BIM-driven projects cost at least 10% less than projects delivered
using traditional 2 dimensional processes.
16. 2.3
BUILDING INFORMATION MODELLING
B.I.M A WORKING EXAMPLE
Qube’s BIM services are headed up by Martin Riese and Front. Martin is a licenced architect
with 25 years of experience in design and construction.
Martin Riese was the Managing Director of Gehry Technologies (GT) in Asia. Whilst working
at GT, Martin oversaw the BIM process for the following substantial BIM projects;
• Swire Properties One Island East, Hong Kong - new 70 storey office building
• Taikoo Hui, Guangzhou - new 4.5 million sq. ft. mixed use project in Guangzhou
• Pacific Place, Hong Kong - the revitalization of a 3 million sq. ft. mixed use project
• Hotel East – new hotel in Tai Koo Shing
• Atrium Hotel renovation
• Beijing San Li Tun – 2.8 million sq. ft. retail project
• Frank Gehry-designed Stubbs Road residential project – the peak, Hong Kong
• Sun Hung Kai - Kwai Chung – 2 million sq. ft. mixed use project
• CITIC Shanghai - BIM process for 8 million sq. ft. mixed use commercial project
• Swire Properties Hennessey Road Tower Design BIM
• Dongdaemun Cultural Center project in Seoul Korea designed by Zaha Hadid
• Soho Galaxy Beijing, 3 million square foot mixed use project designed by Zaha Hadid
• Technology transfer and pilot project with Kajima in Japan
• MTR Express Rail Terminus Construction Bid BIM with Laing O’Rourke Construction
• MTR Admiralty Station Construction Bid BIM with Laing O’Rourke Construction
• Green Cents Bama Project Project Lifecycle BIM Process
Please refer to section 4.2 for the Front services statement.
17. 2.4
LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTURE
ADRIAN NORMAN AND ALN
Adrian L. Norman Limited opened in Hong Kong in 2005 with its sister company Adrian L.
Norman Sdn. Bhd. opening in Malaysia in 2010.
The company is a collaboration of design professionals committed to the continuing pursuit of
the highest quality service to clients based on a clear understanding of the relationships
between the environment, built form and open space.
This expertise has developed over the last 17 years with projects throughout the Asian region
including: South East Asia; China; India and The Middle East.
The companies design philosophy comes from a belief in the creation of exceptional places
through integrated design solutions.
These include: the fusion of landscape and architecture; respect for environmental,
sustainable and ecological processes; and the design of strong memorable spaces,
appropriate to time, place, and culture.
Our work spans from large scale master planning, technology campus projects, hospitality,
commercial residential and parks, urban design infrastructure to private residential
commissions.
19. 3.1
VILLAS IN THE SKY
VILLAS IN THE SKY
VTS is a 12 storey residential
tower situated on a 900m2
beach front site located in the
heart of Juhu beach Mumbai,
India. The desire of the client
was to have his own “Villa in the
Sky" incorporating guest floors
below.
By introducing a central
recreation area including
gardens, pool and gym facilities,
gave privacy between the
residence and the guest floors
whilst also giving the main
residence the impression of
floating in the air.
The residence also included an
observation garden providing its
very own outdoor living area.
21. 3.2
BORDER CROSSING FACILITY COMPETITION
BORDER CROSSING FACILITY
This international design
competition required the
provision of a new border
crossing facility located to the
East of the existing Chek Lap
Kok airport on a new land
platform.
The facility serves to link
Shenzhen & Macau to Hong
Kong via a new bridge and
tunnel structure.
Qube collaborated with nine
different disciplines on this
project, the outcome is a
building that performs 50%
above LEED Platinum.
The project was shortlisted by
the competition review team.
Qube continues to work with
many of the collaborators on
this project.
23. 3.3
RECREATION & SPORTS FACILITIES
This project required the provision of a recreation and sports facilities with a main clubhouse, hard standing boat storage and launching facilities. The basis of
the design of the clubhouse was to produce a building that captured the prevailing winds and used them to cool the conditioned areas of the building for 4
months a year and also to provide passive cooling to the viewing deck. The start point of building form is inspired by the hull form of the recent Americas Cup
catamarans. This form was then developed using CFD wind analysis to optimize the flow of air into its interior & also to produce a minimum surface area
solution. The building structure uses a monocoque approach, which means that the overall building weight is significantly less than a comparable structural
solution. The monocoque solution was also chosen to suit the site context which has gas rig platform fabrication facilities near by that can be used to fabricate
the frame & skin.
24. 3.3
RECREATION & SPORTS FACILITIES
SPORTS FACILITY
This project required the
provision of recreation and
sports facilities with a main
clubhouse, hard standing
boat storage and launching
facilities. The basis of the
design for the clubhouse was
to produce a building that
captured the prevailing
winds and used them to cool
the conditioned areas of the
building for 4 months a year
and also to provide passive
cooling to the viewing deck.
The building form is inspired
by the hull forms of the
recent Americas Cup
catamarans. This form was
then developed using CFD
wind analysis to optimize the
flow of air into its interior &
also to produce a minimum
surface area solution. The
building uses a monocoque
structure which significantly
reduces its weight.
26. 3.4
MIXED USE COMPLEX
MIXED USE COMPLEX
This mixed – use building
containing two floors of
offices and residential
apartments on top floor is
located on a 990m2 inner
city site .
As the building is located in a
residential zone (now re-
zoned as commercial), the
objective was to ensure the
building design was in
keeping with existing
residential surroundings.
A Natural ventilated
basement provides ample
car parking for the two levels
of offices and the two top
apartments. Each apartment
is equipped with green
balconies that creates big
outdoor area thereby
increasing indoor outdoor
flow.
27. 3.5
MIXED USE COMPLEX
MIXED USE COMPLEX
Mixed use office and retail
building located on a
11,000m2 site in Vietnam.
With street access on four
sides allows separate entries
to both towers and the main
retail shopping complex, as
well as a service entrance to
the rear of the building,
therefore reducing traffic
congestion on site.
Food and beverage is
located on the podium roof
top and opens up onto a
public green garden area
that also links up to an
indoor cinema complex part
of the shopping centre.
The podium garden level
also acts as link between the
two office towers, allowing
separate pedestrian crossing
without interfering with the
retail patrons.
28. 3.6
HOSPITALITY
BAR & RESTAURANT
This project is located in a
boutique hotel as the main
bar and restaurant, to serve
the hotel guests, tourists
and local neighbours.
Currently, this well founded
enclave was situated in the
heart of the city, with an
opposite design of ice,
crystal and sparkle. This
design was an image from
the original founder,
bringing the outdoors to
indoor, natural finishes and
colour palettes, bold
Scandinavian fabric patterns,
and a flowing timber slatted
ceiling. The project
comprised of using
sustainable and recyclable
products, energy saving
lighting, etc, allowing at
least 40% of the
construction fitout to be a
possible icon for future bio
diverse projects.
29. 3.7
COMMERCIAL
VETERINARY CENTRE
This project is a newly
refurbishment of an existing
veterinary centre located in
a more prominent premise.
The reception, consultation
rooms, surgery and wet
room are on ground floor at
street level, with access to a
cock loft accommodating
offices and storage. The
general colour palette was
simple and clean, using the
logo electric blue, brilliant
red and off white. The built
in cabinetry for all rooms
were to be long lasting,
robust, therefore hairline
stainless steel was used.
The reception counter is a
one off design using corian
to create a curve in the
reception counter end,
flowing down to the seating
bench within the waiting
area. The centre is well
known, popular, with a fit
out life time of 12 to 15
years.
30. 3.8
RESIDENTIAL
DUPLEX HOUSE
This project is a beautiful
two storey old village house
in the countryside.
With 3 meter high ceilings, it
allows the open kitchen on
the ground floor to create a
grand and powerful, yet
inviting, dining and eating
experience.
The island counter seats
eight comfortably, allowing
the guests to relate with the
owners whilst engaged in
the food preparation for the
evening.
The upper level has a large
master bedroom with en-
suite bathroom and walk in
wardrobe area, a study and
a guest bedroom, all with
Burmese teak timber
flooring and built in
cabinetry.
32. 4.1
DESIGN TEAM
SEAN PINFOLD
Sean graduated Unitec School of
Architecture in New Zealand in 2000 and
joined City Design, Auckland, New Zealand
where he spent 18 months as an
Architectural Designer.
Sean left City Design to establish a private
practice in Cambridge, New Zealand
focusing on Residential and Commercial
projects.
In 2007 Sean accepted a position with Leigh
and Orange, Hong Kong and subsequently
joined Woods Bagot.
Sean gained extensive experience in the
Middle East and Asia on large scale, multi
storey commercial projects.
Sean returned to New Zealand in early 2009
to establish the New Zealand and Hong
Kong office of Qube Architecture Ltd.
By combining his years of private practice in
New Zealand with the knowledge gained in
Hong Kong of large scale commercial
projects Sean has built a winning formula
that enables Qube Architecture to deliver
exceptional projects.
33. 4.1 DESIGN TEAM
KRISTOF CROLLA
Kristof is a licensed architect who
combines his work as Assistant Professor
at the University of Hong Kong with his
Antwerp-Hong Kong based architectural
practice “Laboratory for Explorative
Architecture & Design” (LEAD).
Up until recently he worked in London as
Lead Architect for Zaha Hadid Architects
while teaching in parallel at the
Architectural Association School of
Architecture, London (AA) and other
institutions worldwide. (Whilst working for ZAHA HADID ) (Whilst working for ZAHA HADID )
After graduating Magna Cum Laude at
Ghent University and practicing in
Belgium, he moved to London in 2005 and
attended the AA’s master program Design
Research Laboratory, from where his
student work with team “Sugar Inc” was
exhibited at the 2006 Venice Architectural
Biennale.
He is the founder of the International
Workshop Series (IWS) which organize
workshops worldwide exploring digital
design and fabrication in architecture, and
has been invited as a jury critic, lecturer
and tutor in numerous institutions in
Europe, China, Chile and South Africa.
(Designed by LEAD) (Whilst working for ZAHA HADID )
34. 4.1 DESIGN TEAM
DYLAN BAKER-RICE
Dylan is director and co-founder of the
architectural practice Affect_t with offices
in London and Hong Kong. Working on
large-scale buildings and competitions
alongside smaller scale experimental
projects has allowed for a unique insight
into new methods of manufacturing
utilizing computer driven design.
Graduating Summa Cum Laude with
University Honours from Appalachian
State University, Dylan studied
Construction Technology and Sustainable
(Whilst working for ZAHA HADID ) (Designed by Affect_t)
Development. His professional practice
began at Chris Benedict RA with multi-
storey low-income housing in New York,
specializing in the incorporation of green
technologies and building sytsems. After
earning his Masters in Architecture from
Columbia University, Dylan began practice
first for Asymptote Architecture in New
York and then later for Zaha Hadid
Architects in London before co-founding
Affect_t. Currently, Dylan is teaching as a
visiting professor at the University of
Hong Kong and acts as a visiting critic at
the Architectural Association in London,
and Pratt and Columbia University in New
York. (Whilst working for Asymptote) (Whilst working for ZAHA HADID )
35. 4.1 DESIGN TEAM
VAUGHAN BAYLEY
Vaughan graduated from Port Elizabeth
University in South Africa in 1987 with a
Bachelor Degree in Architecture. He
then he worked for 7 years in South
Africa for practices on various
residential, retail and commercial
schemes developing his design, 3D
visualization and technical skills before
moving to London in 1994. In London,
after a couple of short contract jobs,
he joined M.R Partnership where he
worked for the next 14 years and was (Whilst working for MR Partnership)
(Whilst working for MR Partnership)
involved in wide variety of schemes
working as Assistant Architect on small
and large jobs including the
redevelopment of two city blocks of
Covent Garden with hotels, office blocks,
restaurants, cafes, residential. Vaughan
also developed and then managed the IT
infrastructure of the M.R Partnership
office. In July 2008 Vaughan left M.R
Partnership and emigrated to New
Zealand where he did contract work in
both Architecture and IT until being
invited to join the Qube Architecture
team as New Zealand MD in January
2010.
(Whilst working for MR Partnership) (Whilst working for MR Partnership)
36. 4.1 DESIGN TEAM
ELIZABETH REID
Elizabeth has worked in Hong Kong and
around Asia since 1993. Working in both
large and small scale companies has
widened Elizabeth’s experience with
management and design.
Elizabeth’s involvement in all projects
consists of liaison with the Client,
building energetic teams for up and
coming companies, feasibility evaluation,
design development, contract
documentation, and contract
administration. (Whilst working with Aedas) (Whilst working with Aedas)
Elizabeth’s role in RMJM was Director of
the interior design team for projects in
Hong Kong and Asia, leading a strong
fifteen person team, with skills ranging
from designers, CAD technicians, FF&E
and project managers.
Elizabeth worked in Macau as an
Executive Design Manager for the
Venetian Cotai Strip. The responsibilities
were for creating Interior Design and
FF&E Design Managerial Teams for
Parcels 3 and 7&8 on the Cotai Strip, for
design direction, coordination and
follow through of the interior design fit
out of all interior casino spaces.
(Whilst working with RMJM) (Whilst working with RMJM)
37. 4.1
DESIGN TEAM
MURRAY BORLAND
Murray has practiced Architecture for
over 30 years in private practices as a
Senior Partner or a sole Practitioner.
Graduating in the early seventies
Murray worked for a number of years in
Bromley Kent in the UK, Belgium, Abu
Dhabi and Hong Kong for the same
Architects, during which time he
extended his qualifications in Interior
Design, and qualified initially with the
British Institute of Interior Designers and
later the Chartered Society of Designers
in the UK.
Returning to New Zealand Murray
launched his own Private Practice and
establishing two additional offices.
As a Director and a specialist in the field
of Polynesian and Ethnic Architecture he
also brings a huge and diverse
knowledge base to the practice, Murray
has huge personal and professional
humanitarian Architectural
development interests especially in
providing ecosystem and
environmentally sustainable
Architecture to benefit undeveloped
areas.
38. 4.1 DESIGN TEAM
ALEX WONG
Alex’s designs are characterised by a
mixture of simplicity, timeless elements
and spatial functionality. With this, he
formed his own interior design company
in Hong Kong.
From this, he has implemented his
design philosophy into recent projects in
Asia and his experience now covers
varied sectors from residential, hotel
and leisure and commercial.
With a strong collaboration with QUBE
Architecture, the design team is capable (Whilst working with RMJM) (Whilst working with RMJM)
of producing high quality projects.
Alex’s personal involvement in his
previous company, RMJM, consists of
initial briefing meeting with client,
feasibility evaluation, schematic design,
design development, contract
documentation, and contract
administration.
Alex’s recent works includes large scale
restaurants and bars, Saraya residential
complex, Parcel 7&8 of the Cotai Strip,
Macau, China Merchants Bank
Headquarters, Shanghai, Huawei
Nanjing R&D Complex, Huawei
Conference Centre, Nan Fung Dvmt .
(Whilst working with RMJM) (Whilst working with RMJM)
39. 4.1 DESIGN TEAM
DEBORA MARZOCCHI
Debora obtained her Bachelor of
Science in Interior Design from
Politecnico di Milano (Polytechnic
University of Milan). She began her
practice during her studies collaborating
with University Professors and
Professionals.
Since June 2007 she started to specialize
her design skills in the high-end retail
business, working for an important
Italian studio. She followed the project
development of the boutiques from the
(Whilst working with DGA) (Whilst working with DGA)
layout, to the grand-opening, assisting
the clients on every phase of the project
and coordinating local architects and
consultants with the furniture suppliers.
She has been collaborating as an active
and leading member of several design
teams and had the opportunity to work
for Italian Luxury Brands such as
MaxMara and Canali. In 2009, Debora
founded M2A Design Ltd, an Interior
Design firm in Hong Kong. M2A is a
retail, corporate and residential
oriented practice with a global design
action operating in Italy, Mexico, Hong
Kong and China.
40. 4.2
TECHNOLOGY
ROBERTO DAVOLIO
Form and Structure consulting services
was founded by Roberto Davolio, an
Italian born Architect specializing in
building systems who has worked for
Foster and Partners as part of the
Specialist Modeling Group.
In past working experience Roberto was
employed as project designer for ASI, a
design-build company based in Los
Angeles. His experience covers the field
of design, fabrication and installation of
a variety of building structures including
tensile systems and fabric structures.
The development of close working
relationships with American, Asian and
European fabricators, has produced an
experience and understanding in the
design of standard curtain wall and
cavity wall systems.
Invaluable expertise on past high profile
projects include the Beijing International
Airport, the AOL Time Warner Center in
New York, the Clinton Presidential
Library in Arkansas and the Grand
Rapids Convention Center in Michigan.
41. 4.2
TECHNOLOGY
MARTIN RIESE
Martin Riese is a licensed Architect with
25 years of international experience in
professional practice. He is a partner in
the renowned integrated building
industry practice called Front, which
provides technology-enabled design and
construction consultancy services
worldwide. Martin is a Visiting Professor
in the School of the Built Environment at
Salford University and is a professional
member of the Hong Kong Institute of
Building Information Modelling
(HKIBIM).
Martin has worked with Santiago
Calatrava and Foster and Partners. He
was the regional Managing Director of
Gehry Technologies, where he oversaw
numerous large-scale Building
Information Modelling projects in Asia
and throughout the world. Martin
publishes and lectures regularly on the
subject of “Construction Industry
Transformation”.
As a Partner at Front, Martin’s
contribution to the Qube project team
will be to oversee Façade design and
procurement, energy analysis and
Building Information Modelling.
42. 4.3
SUSTAINABILITY
DAVID LITTLER
David leads the Building Services (MEP)
and Sustainable Engineering discipline in
the Asia Pacific region and is based in
the Hong Kong office.
He has worked on a wide range of
project types, from student
accommodation to theatres, in both the
public and private domain.
He has been fortunate to work on
projects with other design team
members who value engineering input
at an early stage, and as a result has
often been able to influence the form
and fabric of a proposed building to
enhance the design. This is particularly
the case with low energy design projects.
He has also worked on high quality
spaces, from private residences to art
galleries and libraries, where the
services have been carefully integrated
to a detailed level, so as to be largely
unseen so that the aesthetic is not
compromised
43. 4.3
SUSTAINABILITY
ROB MAY
Rob May qualified with a First Class
Honours degree from the University of
Sheffield.
During this time, he was also a national
winner of the ‘Corus’ steelwork design
awards and a national finalist in a multi
disciplinary design competition run by the
British Institute of structural engineers.
Rob has been engaged with Buro Happold
since 2004 working in the United Kingdom,
followed by the US & then Hong Kong
Rob is part of a number of expert
communities within Buro Happold; he is
particularly interested in implementing
building information modeling throughout
the practice.
In addition to this, Rob writes his own
scripts to modify various software
packages to maximize their effectiveness
for specific design issues.
Rob is therefore a perfect partner with
Martin Riese to develop the use of BIM by
Qube
44. 4.4
BUILDING ENVELOPE
BUILDING ENVELOPE
The building envelope is a fundamental part of the building in terms of producing a sustainable
design. This element of the project can manifest the negative effects of heat gain and loss.
Hence the building envelope is critical to the appropriate use of energy to heat and cool the
building and needs to be managed carefully to ensure optimum sustainable performance
throughout the lifecycle of the project. Building Envelope design and delivery is managed by
Martin Riese and Front.
Front is a leading international specialist consultancy in architectural façade systems for new
construction, including curtain wall, bespoke cladding systems and the use of structural glass
and related lightweight structures. Front’s portfolio of work ranges in size and complexity and
includes large-scale high-rise curtain wall projects, public and cultural institutions, additions to
historically sensitive sites, as well as custom designed work for private residences and artists.
Front’s façade design and technical consulting work includes façade system design and
optimization, detailing and analysis, value engineering, guidance through the procurement and
bidding process, and review during fabrication, mock-up, testing, and construction. Front
considers technical requirements such as the availability and constructability of materials, the
criteria for structural and environmental performance, and recommends mock-up and test
methods. Front works with a variety of building systems and a wide palette of materials,
including steel, aluminium, copper, titanium, concrete, stone, glass, and other composites.
A key aspect of Front’s collaborative work process is the team’s ability to utilize 3D analysis of
façade systems to review, interrogate, manipulate and analyse building information as three
dimensional data.
45. 4.4
BUILDING ENVELOPE
FRONT WORKING METHODOLOGY
As a leading international specialist consultancy in architectural façade systems for new
construction, Front has expertise in the areas of curtain wall, bespoke cladding systems and the
use of structural glass and related lightweight structures. Front has delivered project that range in
size and complexity and include large-scale high-rise curtain wall projects, public and cultural
institutions, additions to historically sensitive sites, as well as custom designed work for private
residences and artists.
Front’s façade design and technical consulting work includes façade system design and
optimization, detailing and analysis, value engineering, guidance through the procurement and
bidding process, and review during fabrication, mock-up, testing, and construction. Front
considers technical requirements such as the availability and constructability of materials, the
criteria for structural and environmental performance, and recommends mock-up and test
methods. Front works with a variety of building systems and a wide palette of materials, including
steel, aluminium, copper, titanium, concrete, stone, glass, and other composites. A key aspect of
Front’s collaborative work process is the team’s ability to utilize 3D analysis of façade systems to
review, interrogate, manipulate and analyse building information as three dimensional data. The
use of these 3D tools can add significant benefits to system design efficiency and to improving the
cost control process and project coordination, often bringing clarity and legibility to complex
design problems.
Drawing upon Front’s first-hand experience with the successful execution of many original and
challenging architectural projects and Front’s specialist knowledge of the façade industry, the
Front team can assist in the evaluation of qualified bidders, and advise on procurement methods,
constructability, value engineering options, and how best to meet the project schedule and
budget. Front fully engages with its creative partners in the design and construction industry.
Front provides strategic advice through intensive collaboration to realize innovative projects
across the globe. As active and open-minded participants in the design process, Front’s goal is to
find practical ways to realize the design intent.
46. 4.5
LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTURE
ADRIAN L NORMAN
Adrian founded ALN in 2005 and is the
managing and design director of projects
undertaken by the company. He has over
18 years’ experience in landscape
consultancy and since 1993 has been
based in Hong Kong.
Adrian has experience in all areas of
landscape from institutional, residential,
commercial and hospitality to recreational
public open space and urban design.
He has worked as a consultant within
large multidisciplinary design teams for
numerous landscape projects throughout
Asia including: Hong Kong; China; Thailand;
Singapore; the Philippines; India; U.A.E
and Korea from project inception through
to construction supervision.
Adrian brings to the projects he works on
his extensive experience as a manager of
landscape design teams, together with his
strong design and presentation abilities.
His design art work is exceptional and is
considered an integral part of his
landscape design process.
48. 5.1
CUTTING EDGE DESIGN
PROVEN DESIGN CAPABILITY
With the broad range of experience and
backgrounds (Fosters, Zaha Hadid,
Calatrava, Gehry, RMJM, AEDAS, Woods
Bagot, ASYMPTOTE), Qube firmly believes
that it has access to a wide range of
design capability that will be required to
produce CUTTING EDGE contemporary
design that fundamentally is linked to the
NEEDS of the building
This depth of experience will also be
supplemented by using our other team
members to critique & assist in the
development of projects
MIXED-USE BUILDING/TAURANGA/NZ
49. 5.2
LESS MATERIALS & ENERGY
With the application of the bio specific
manifesto Qube will produce buildings
that optimize the buildings relationship
with its context.
The benefits of this process are as follows:
LEARNING FROM THE CONTEXT
LEARNING FROM THE PREVAILING
BUILDING SOLUTIONS
SOURCE MATERIALS, ENERGY &
TECHNOLGOY FROM WITHIN A 250 MILE
RADUIS
MINIMISE THE BUILDING’S FOOTPRINT
MINIMIZE THE BUILDINGS’ SURFACE
AREA
USE LESS MATERIALS & LESS ENERGY &
ZERO CARBON BUILDINDS
50. 5.3
COST SAVINGS IN DESIGN & CONSTRUCTION
DESIGNING OUT WASTE
40% of the waste created by man comes
from the building industry.
By improving the accuracy and efficiency
of the process that manages the industry
of the built environment, significant
reductions in overall waste are
achievable.
Similarly the use of energy in the built
environment can be carefully analysed,
simulated and managed – throughout the
life cycle of projects.
The resulting savings in reduced waste of
materials, human resource and energy
are returned to the stakeholder who
invests in the enhanced Building Lifecycle
Information Management process.
