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CIVIL ENGINEERING & ARCHITECTURE
G+2 RESIDENTIAL
CASE STUDY
A comprehensive architectural documentation featuring structural analysis, BIM coordination, and interior spatial planning.
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The Vision

A modern G+2 residential building designed with precision engineering and contemporary architectural language. The structure balances aesthetic ambition with structural integrity.

Project Parameters

BUILDING TYPEG+2 Residential
TOTAL FLOOR AREA840 m²
STRUCTURAL SYSTEMRC Frame + Shear Walls
DESIGN CODEEBCS / ACI 318
BIM LEVELLOD 300
◉ 3D VISUALIZATION
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Foundation & Entry

The ground floor establishes the building's relationship with the street. A generous entrance lobby, commercial retail space, and parking area create a mixed-use ground plane.

GROUND FLOOR PLAN
LOBBY
RETAIL
PARKING

Spatial Organization

The lobby acts as a transitional space between public and private realms. Double-height ceilings and floor-to-ceiling glazing maximize natural light penetration.

CLEAR HEIGHT4.2 m
FLOOR FINISHPolished Concrete
GLAZINGLow-E Tempered
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Living Spaces

The first floor hosts the primary residential units. Open-plan living areas connect to private balconies, while the central core contains vertical circulation and services.

FIRST FLOOR PLAN
LIVING
KITCHEN
BEDROOMS

Interior Strategy

Materials transition from public to private — warm timber flooring in living areas, stone in wet zones, and acoustic treatments in bedrooms for optimal comfort.

UNIT TYPE3-Bedroom Apartment
FLOOR AREA280 m²
BALCONY AREA45 m²
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Private & Roof

The top floor features premium penthouse units with private terraces. The roof integrates sustainable systems including solar panels and rainwater harvesting.

SECOND FLOOR PLAN
MASTER
TERRACE
STUDY

Sustainability Features

Green roof systems reduce heat gain by 30%. Photovoltaic arrays generate 40% of annual energy demand. Rainwater collection feeds irrigation and greywater systems.

ENERGY RATINGA+ / LEED Gold
SOLAR CAPACITY18 kWp
WATER SAVING35% Reduction
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Structural Logic

The structural system employs a reinforced concrete frame with strategically placed shear walls. Foundation design accounts for local soil conditions and seismic requirements.

Load Path Analysis

Gravity loads transfer through one-way slabs to beams, then columns, and finally to the raft foundation. Lateral loads are resisted by the core shear wall system.

FOUNDATIONRaft 600mm thick
COLUMN SIZE400 × 400 mm
BEAM SIZE300 × 500 mm
SLAB THICKNESS200 mm
CONCRETE GRADEC-30
REBAR GRADEFe-500

Seismic Design

Response spectrum analysis confirms the structure meets EBCS-8 requirements for Zone 2 seismicity. Drift ratios remain within code limits under design earthquake loads.

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Digital Delivery

Building Information Modeling drives the entire project lifecycle — from design coordination to quantity extraction, cost control, and construction sequencing.

BIM Execution Plan

LOD 300 models enable clash detection, 4D construction simulation, and automated quantity takeoff. All disciplines collaborate within a single federated model.

BIM PLATFORMRevit / Navisworks
COORDINATIONClash-Free Verified
QS SOFTWARECostX / Excel
BOQ ACCURACY±3% Variance

Cost Summary

STRUCTURAL WORKS$186,400
ARCHITECTURAL$142,800
MEP SYSTEMS$98,600
EXTERNAL WORKS$45,200
TOTAL PROJECT$473,000

All quantities extracted directly from the BIM model. Final figures subject to tender documentation.

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