Company overview provides an overview of Atkins, a leading global engineering and design consultancy. It summarizes Atkins' expertise in infrastructure projects and transition to low carbon economy. The document then outlines Atkins' core services of planning, design, and project enablement. It also lists Atkins' corporate responsibility commitments and provides an overview of its worldwide operations and key client projects across various regions.
How do different design elements, such as seating arrangements, green spaces, pedestrian pathways, and recreational amenities, influence human behavior and psychology within urban plazas?
RWDI Consulting and Engineers - Wind, Microclimate, Energy and Thermal Comfor...MaRS Discovery District
The vision of Masdar City (the world’s first zero-carbon city to be created before 2020) was shared by the Masdar City team at a September 16, 2009, business-to-business seminar held at MaRS.
The seminar attracted nearly 70 cleantech suppliers, green technology leaders, government policy makers and sector funders. This presentation is from RWDI Consulting and Engineers on the opportunities in wind, microclimate, energy and thermal comfort, created for this seminar.
This was the vision shared by members of the Masdar City team at a September 16th business-to-business seminar held at MaRS. An attentive audience in Toronto was joined by participants in Edmonton and Vancouver via videoconference, indicating strong interprovincial interest.
The seminar - sponsored by the Ministry of Economic Development and Trade, MaRS and the Masdar City team- attracted nearly 70 cleantech suppliers, green technology leaders, government policy makers and sector funders.
DeltaSync completed the preliminary concept in December 2013. In our vision, the city is composed of modular platforms – either 50 x 50 meter squares, or pentagons with 50 meter sides. Squares and pentagons can be connected and arranged in numerous branch like structures. Squares are estimated to cost approximately $15 million each. This is equivalent $393 per square foot of gross space. But since 20% of each platform is reserved for open/green space, the report projects issuable space to cost $504 per square foot ($5425/square meter). Reinforced concrete was chosen as the construction material of choice for its price and durability. Concrete structures would be molded into sturdy hollow boxes, or “caissons”. Modules would support three story buildings. The design takes into account apartments, terraced housing, office space, and hotels. This concept is based on 11 modules, which could host 225-300 full-time residents when combined, with an additional 50 hotel beds. The total projected cost would therefore be approximately $167 million.
This concept also assesses a scaleable method of financing a breakwater, which could eventually surround the city and allow it to move out to the open ocean. Mobility of the individual modules is key from the perspective of guaranteeing autonomy for the city – in the event that the relationship with a particular host nation no longer suits either party, the platforms could detach from their moorings and float to a different location. Modularity and mobility also enable dynamic geography and empower citizens of the city to rearrange into more desirable configurations as the population grows and evolves.
How do different design elements, such as seating arrangements, green spaces, pedestrian pathways, and recreational amenities, influence human behavior and psychology within urban plazas?
RWDI Consulting and Engineers - Wind, Microclimate, Energy and Thermal Comfor...MaRS Discovery District
The vision of Masdar City (the world’s first zero-carbon city to be created before 2020) was shared by the Masdar City team at a September 16, 2009, business-to-business seminar held at MaRS.
The seminar attracted nearly 70 cleantech suppliers, green technology leaders, government policy makers and sector funders. This presentation is from RWDI Consulting and Engineers on the opportunities in wind, microclimate, energy and thermal comfort, created for this seminar.
This was the vision shared by members of the Masdar City team at a September 16th business-to-business seminar held at MaRS. An attentive audience in Toronto was joined by participants in Edmonton and Vancouver via videoconference, indicating strong interprovincial interest.
The seminar - sponsored by the Ministry of Economic Development and Trade, MaRS and the Masdar City team- attracted nearly 70 cleantech suppliers, green technology leaders, government policy makers and sector funders.
DeltaSync completed the preliminary concept in December 2013. In our vision, the city is composed of modular platforms – either 50 x 50 meter squares, or pentagons with 50 meter sides. Squares and pentagons can be connected and arranged in numerous branch like structures. Squares are estimated to cost approximately $15 million each. This is equivalent $393 per square foot of gross space. But since 20% of each platform is reserved for open/green space, the report projects issuable space to cost $504 per square foot ($5425/square meter). Reinforced concrete was chosen as the construction material of choice for its price and durability. Concrete structures would be molded into sturdy hollow boxes, or “caissons”. Modules would support three story buildings. The design takes into account apartments, terraced housing, office space, and hotels. This concept is based on 11 modules, which could host 225-300 full-time residents when combined, with an additional 50 hotel beds. The total projected cost would therefore be approximately $167 million.
This concept also assesses a scaleable method of financing a breakwater, which could eventually surround the city and allow it to move out to the open ocean. Mobility of the individual modules is key from the perspective of guaranteeing autonomy for the city – in the event that the relationship with a particular host nation no longer suits either party, the platforms could detach from their moorings and float to a different location. Modularity and mobility also enable dynamic geography and empower citizens of the city to rearrange into more desirable configurations as the population grows and evolves.
this is my first semester interior designing project. its an attempt to understand spatial design by making layouts after layouts and visualize what the space would look like and how much user friendly i can make it.
please feel free to give me your valuable feedback. i am still learning.
Revitalization Strategy for Historic Core of AhmedabadIEREK Press
In India, dense historic urban settlements were developed with the intention of provision of spaces for adequate engagement of the people. Public squares and streets became important places of interaction. ‘Historic core,’ espe-cially had public spaces meant for various socioeconomic groups. Ahmedabad city is a blend of a harmonious past and a vivacious present. Number of historical and architecturally important buildings were built during Muslim and Moghul rules. One of the first built structures within the walled city is the Bhadra fort, a citadel founded by sultan Ahmed Shah in 1411 with a huge public square in front, developed for purpose of procession and gathering. This Bhadra precinct went through various layers of transformation in different eras and now have become vulner-able due to congestion and encroachment. Though, a need for intervention was felt to bring back the lost vitality of the Bhadra precinct, it was realized that a comprehensive approach would be the necessity. Conservation and sensitive development approach was taken to tackle this problem through pedestrianization of the Bhadra precinct, re-routing of traffic and restoration of Bhadra fort. Larger level traffic and parking issues were also considered be-yond the site. Alternative use of Bhadra fort as tourist information center was considered. Urban design guidelines were proposed for harmonious development in the surrounding area. This proposal was considered for funding under Jawaharlal Nehru National Urban Renewal Mission(JnNURM)and was implemented. Many issues were faced during implementation of Bhadra project due to contextualization of informal commercial, religious and other cultural activities. Political, social and administrative factors also played immense role in implementation of proposal. Now since Ahmedabad has achieved the status of World Heritage City through UNESCO certification further implementation of this project will be relatively easy due to envisaged strong political and administrative support.
Frank Lloyd Wright (June 8, 1867 – April 9, 1959) was an American architect, designer, writer, and educator. He designed more than 1,000 structures over a creative period of 70 years.
Wrightt believed in designing in harmony with humanity and its environment, a philosophy he called organic architecture.
This philosophy was best exemplified by Fallingwater (1935), which has been called the best all-time work of American architecture. As a founder of organic architecture, Wright played a key role in the architectural movements of the twentieth century, influencing three generations of architects worldwide through his works.
There is a train station and a few office and apartment buildings in Broadacre City. All important transport is done by automobile, and the pedestrian can exist safely only within the confines of the one-acre (0.40-hectare) plots where most of the population dwells.
The deaf, hard-to-hearing and the hearing impaired persons inhibit a rich sensory world where vision and touch are the primary means of spatial awareness and orientation. They, therefore, require a special design concept that has already been established as Deafspace. Deafspace is guided by five guidelines referred to as The Deafspace Design guidelines. They are Light and colour, Sensory reach, Space and proximity, Mobility and proximity and Acoustics. (Architect Hansel Bauman, hbhm architects, 2005).
A short presentation on the architecture of the Masdar Inst. of Tech in Abu Dhabi. The presentation was done as a case study for a college project of desgining a residential block for the students. The focus therefore is on the residetial block of the Inst. here rather than its other numerous feat.s.
At the time of its completion, it also stood as the tallest building in the Middle East. Since 1999, and especially from 2005 onwards, Dubai has been the site of an extremely large skyscraper building boom, with all 73 of its buildings over 200 metres (656 ft) tall completed after 1999.
In less than ten years, the city has amassed one of the largest skylines in the world; it is now home to the world's tallest building, the world's tallest residence, and the world's tallest hotel. As of 2012, 363 new skyscrapers are under construction in Dubai; additionally, there are over 640 active high-rise developments that have been proposed for construction in the city.
Use of Architectural Elements in Evolution of Traditional StyleSHUBHAM SHARMA
The research paper prepared by me gives a brief idea about traditional and architectural components of rajasthan. This features can be used as a basic components in modern and contemporary architecture to achieve extents of sustainability.
Atkins is one of the world’s largest engineering and design consultancies with operations throughout the UK, Europe, North America, Asia Pacific and the Middle East. It has over 17,000 staff in 180 offices across 28 countries, is a member of the FTSE 250 and has reported annual revenues in excess of £1.7 billion in 2012. Atkins has been instrumental in delivering some of the world’s most iconic projects, including the London Olympics 2012 and the Burj al Arab hotel in Dubai. "Plan Design Enable" characterises its 75 year heritage of design excellence.
this is my first semester interior designing project. its an attempt to understand spatial design by making layouts after layouts and visualize what the space would look like and how much user friendly i can make it.
please feel free to give me your valuable feedback. i am still learning.
Revitalization Strategy for Historic Core of AhmedabadIEREK Press
In India, dense historic urban settlements were developed with the intention of provision of spaces for adequate engagement of the people. Public squares and streets became important places of interaction. ‘Historic core,’ espe-cially had public spaces meant for various socioeconomic groups. Ahmedabad city is a blend of a harmonious past and a vivacious present. Number of historical and architecturally important buildings were built during Muslim and Moghul rules. One of the first built structures within the walled city is the Bhadra fort, a citadel founded by sultan Ahmed Shah in 1411 with a huge public square in front, developed for purpose of procession and gathering. This Bhadra precinct went through various layers of transformation in different eras and now have become vulner-able due to congestion and encroachment. Though, a need for intervention was felt to bring back the lost vitality of the Bhadra precinct, it was realized that a comprehensive approach would be the necessity. Conservation and sensitive development approach was taken to tackle this problem through pedestrianization of the Bhadra precinct, re-routing of traffic and restoration of Bhadra fort. Larger level traffic and parking issues were also considered be-yond the site. Alternative use of Bhadra fort as tourist information center was considered. Urban design guidelines were proposed for harmonious development in the surrounding area. This proposal was considered for funding under Jawaharlal Nehru National Urban Renewal Mission(JnNURM)and was implemented. Many issues were faced during implementation of Bhadra project due to contextualization of informal commercial, religious and other cultural activities. Political, social and administrative factors also played immense role in implementation of proposal. Now since Ahmedabad has achieved the status of World Heritage City through UNESCO certification further implementation of this project will be relatively easy due to envisaged strong political and administrative support.
Frank Lloyd Wright (June 8, 1867 – April 9, 1959) was an American architect, designer, writer, and educator. He designed more than 1,000 structures over a creative period of 70 years.
Wrightt believed in designing in harmony with humanity and its environment, a philosophy he called organic architecture.
This philosophy was best exemplified by Fallingwater (1935), which has been called the best all-time work of American architecture. As a founder of organic architecture, Wright played a key role in the architectural movements of the twentieth century, influencing three generations of architects worldwide through his works.
There is a train station and a few office and apartment buildings in Broadacre City. All important transport is done by automobile, and the pedestrian can exist safely only within the confines of the one-acre (0.40-hectare) plots where most of the population dwells.
The deaf, hard-to-hearing and the hearing impaired persons inhibit a rich sensory world where vision and touch are the primary means of spatial awareness and orientation. They, therefore, require a special design concept that has already been established as Deafspace. Deafspace is guided by five guidelines referred to as The Deafspace Design guidelines. They are Light and colour, Sensory reach, Space and proximity, Mobility and proximity and Acoustics. (Architect Hansel Bauman, hbhm architects, 2005).
A short presentation on the architecture of the Masdar Inst. of Tech in Abu Dhabi. The presentation was done as a case study for a college project of desgining a residential block for the students. The focus therefore is on the residetial block of the Inst. here rather than its other numerous feat.s.
At the time of its completion, it also stood as the tallest building in the Middle East. Since 1999, and especially from 2005 onwards, Dubai has been the site of an extremely large skyscraper building boom, with all 73 of its buildings over 200 metres (656 ft) tall completed after 1999.
In less than ten years, the city has amassed one of the largest skylines in the world; it is now home to the world's tallest building, the world's tallest residence, and the world's tallest hotel. As of 2012, 363 new skyscrapers are under construction in Dubai; additionally, there are over 640 active high-rise developments that have been proposed for construction in the city.
Use of Architectural Elements in Evolution of Traditional StyleSHUBHAM SHARMA
The research paper prepared by me gives a brief idea about traditional and architectural components of rajasthan. This features can be used as a basic components in modern and contemporary architecture to achieve extents of sustainability.
Atkins is one of the world’s largest engineering and design consultancies with operations throughout the UK, Europe, North America, Asia Pacific and the Middle East. It has over 17,000 staff in 180 offices across 28 countries, is a member of the FTSE 250 and has reported annual revenues in excess of £1.7 billion in 2012. Atkins has been instrumental in delivering some of the world’s most iconic projects, including the London Olympics 2012 and the Burj al Arab hotel in Dubai. "Plan Design Enable" characterises its 75 year heritage of design excellence.
The Deputy Director General (Transport Projects) of Transport for NSW gave this presentation at our 2012 Rail Logistics Workshop.
The information was correct at March 19, 2012.
This presentation is a visual demonstration of my
experience.
It contains photographs of some of the exciting projects
I have had the privilege of being involved in and details
of some of the employers I have had the pleasure to
work for.
2. At a glance
Atkins is one of the world’s
leading engineering and design
consultancies.
We have the depth and
breadth of expertise to respond
to the most technically
challenging and time-critical
infrastructure projects and the
urgent transition to a low
carbon economy.
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3. Our work
Plan Design Enable
We plan every aspect of Atkins designs intellectual Our clients trust us with the
our clients’ projects, from capital such as management of projects,
cost and risk planning, management systems and people and issues,
feasibility studies and business processes. We ensuring that deadlines are
logistics, to impact also design physical met, costs are controlled
assessments and structures such as office and success is delivered.
stakeholder engagement towers, schools, bridges
activity. and highways.
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4. Our corporate responsibility
commitments
Safety leadership
There are many hazards associated with working in our sectors and we
believe passionately in taking a leadership position to make our industry
safer.
Carbon management
We continue to focus on embedding low-carbon design into all our work
and being carbon critical in our own operations.
Respect for the environment
We are committed to conducting business in an environmentally
responsible manner. Our priorities are reducing waste and water efficiency.
Excellence in delivery
Continually improving our business and striving for technical excellence in
all we do.
Worldwide community engagement
We are passionate about contributing to the communities in which we
operate and encouraging our people to join together to make a difference
where it counts.
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5. Our businesses worldwide
Atkins
UK Europe Middle North Asia Energy
East America Pacific
Defence, Denmark Saudi Arabia Design and India Asia Pacific
Aerospace, Engineering
Communications
Norway Qatar China Europe
Water and
Design and Environment
Engineering Ireland UAE Hong Kong Middle East
Highways and Ireland
Highways and Transportation
Poland Kuwait Faithful+Gould North America
Transportation
Faithful+Gould
Management Portugal Bahrain UK
Consultants
Sweden Oman Peter Brown
Construction
Rail
Faithful+Gould Faithful+Gould
Water and
Environment
Faithful+Gould
Note: This is not a management structure
6. United Kingdom
Our areas of operation include water, environment, education, aerospace, defence and
infrastructure design as well as significant activity in transportation.
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7. North America
We provide infrastructure planning, engineering, construction management,
environmental consulting, urban planning, architecture and programme management
services.
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8. Middle East
We provide a full range of design, engineering and project management services for
buildings, transportation and other infrastructure programmes.
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9. Asia Pacific and Europe
Asia Pacific : engineering, planning, urban design, architectural and rail design.
Mainland China: urban planning, architectural and landscape architectural design.
Hong Kong: urban rail development and highways/bridges design.
European operations in Denmark, Ireland, Norway, Poland, Portugal and Sweden.
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10. Energy
Operating in multiple geographies.
We provide engineering and project management services and we are actively
increasing our presence and capabilities in the energy market, including addressing
allied issues such as climate change, sustainability and energy security.
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11. Our clients
Key clients include:
European Commission
US Army Corp of Engineers
Network Rail
Olympic Delivery Authority (ODA)
UK Environment Agency
Transport for London
Florida Department of Transportation
Etihad Rail
Airbus
Banedanmark (Rail Net Denmark)
Federal Emergency Management Agency
CLP Power Hong Kong Ltd
Abu Dhabi Department of Transport
UK Highways Agency
EDF Energy
Crossrail
MTR Corporation
UK Ministry of Defence
PacifiCorp
RTA Marine Agency
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15. London 2012 Games
Olympic Park
Multidisciplinary engineering infrastructure design,
project managing enabling works,
site clearance and remediation,
environmental impact assessment
16. London 2012 Games
Temporary Overlay
100+ UK-wide temporary venues, building services design,
civil & structural engineering,
acoustics, fire, utilities infrastructure design,
accessibility advice
17. M25 DBFO
United Kingdom
Connect Plus, a consortium comprising
Balfour Beatty, Skanska, Atkins and Egis Projects,
has been appointed to design, build, finance and
operate (DBFO) the M25 project
18. West Coast Main Line
United Kingdom
Design, construction, testing and
commissioning of 16 new interlockings
for the Rugby - Nuneaton section of the
West Coast Main Line
24. Birmingham New Street Station
United Kingdom
Lead consultant,
design management and
urban planning
Image courtesy of FOA Architects
25. Flood Response
United Kingdom
Emergency response,
maintenance works and minor improvements,
construction management for major works,
design, maintenance and work supervision for structures
26. Gautrain Rapid Rail Link
South Africa
Geotechnics, railway alignment,
station design, mechanical and
electrical building services
36. Bahrain World Trade Center
Bahrain
Architecture,
civil and structural engineering,
MEP engineering, sustainable design,
construction supervision
37. Dubai Metro
United Arab Emirates
Full multidisciplinary design,
design coordination of civil works including
geotechnical & site investigations and construction
supervision
38. Mecca Metro
Saudi Arabia
Concept design, civil engineering, procurement &
supply chain management, systems engineering
& integration, structural design & assessments,
stations design & systems
39. Asian Beach Games
Oman
Overall site development which includes infrastructure work,
400 boat marina, 500 bed hotel, 500 bed marina apartments,
athletes village, all games temporary facilities and
landscaping
40. Etihad Rail
UAE
Concept design and
preliminary design and tender documents
41. King Abdulaziz International Airport
Saudi Arabia
Architecture, multidisciplinary engineering design, special airport
systems, design management, construction planning and scheduling,
quantity surveying
53. Capital Fort, Sofia
Bulgaria
Architecture, interior design,
mechanical, electrical, civil and
structural engineering, BREEAM
assessor, acoustics, ICT strategy
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54. European Rail Traffic Management
System (ERTMS)
Denmark
Client advisor for the design,
implementation and testing of ERTMS on
the entire Danish rail network (3200km)
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56. Liquefied Natural Gas Terminal
Poland
Atkins is overseeing the design and construction of a
new £500m liquefied natural gas (LNG) plant
57. Valhall Redevelopment
Norway
Atkins provided expertise in an integrated design and
assurance role and carried out Working Environment
activities
58. ITER
France
Architect engineer for the building and civil
infrastructures for the International
Thermonuclear Experimental Reactor, ITER
59. British Energy
Technical Services Alliance
Multiple locations, United Kingdom
Multidisciplinary project engineering
and specialist nuclear capability
60. Galloper Wind Farm
Offshore Substation Platform
United Kingdom
Structural, utilities, electrical,
architectural, safety engineering,
mechanical, piping design and telecoms