A Functional Design Brief (July 2009)

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Queens Wharf Passenger Cruise Terminal

Final Design BriefJuly 2009


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Aerial of Queens Wharf with existing sheds and cart dock

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This design brief has been informed by the information gathered through the Auckland Cruise

Terminal Project, including:

Understanding and reviewing the cruise operational activities on Princes Wharf and Queens

Wharf

Desk top research on international cruise terminals

Engaging with the cruise sector - Ports of Auckland (Marine Services Staff), Ministry of

Agriculture (Biosecurity), New Zealand Customs Service, ID Tours, ISS Mackay Shipping and

Carnival Australia.

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The development of any new terminal and supporting wharf space needs to be fit for cruise

purposes. The development of the four options in this document has been informed by the

objectives listed below:

That the building and supporting wharf space be fit for cruise purposes and be able to provide

for the future growth of the cruise industry

That the building and supporting wharf space be designed in a manner that allows the agencies

involved to efficiently process passengers, crew and the cruise vessel

That the building be designed to allow for two-way activity, i.e. be able to processes both

embarking and disembarking passengers and crew

The building be of sufficient size to providing suitable and comfortable holding facilities for

passengers

That the building be designed to separate out passengers and cruise related activities for

safety, security and servicing purposes (separate entry/exits for embarking and disembarking

can assist this)

That the building be designed to allow for differing levels of finish, depending on the final use

That where possible the building edges must be active, attractive and welcoming during and

outside of cruise visits

That the building and operational area can be secured during cruise visits to meet national and

international security standards

That the building be multifunctional, i.e. be able to support other/compatible uses outside of

the cruise season. For multipurpose uses, service elevators are needed that can operate fromeach end of the building (at both the disembarking and the embarking end, or to cater for

different functions or seminars scheduled at the same time)

The major spaces of the building need to be large, simple, flexible floor spaces with movable

partitioning to enable re-configuration of equipment and furniture to facilitate various layouts of

passenger processing, baggage handling and different sized functions and seminars

Cool Store Cart Dock Shed 10

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The existing structure of the wharf has determined the design of the proposed building envelope in

the four options. The level differences on the wharf with the original cart dock down the middle

(see aerial) are about 1.5 meters lower than the shed-platforms on either side and have prescribed

the footprint of the new terminal building.

The building cannot be wider than Shed 10 because of this (unless considerable cost is allowed for

to adjust the wharf itself) but the new terminal building can be longer and it could have more levels.

The cart dock is ideal to accommodate coaches and taxis parking and moving in two directions for

use of the terminal.

Although there is no single model for developing a cruise terminal, there are common elements

that need to be incorporated into the design of the building that make it fit for cruise purposes.

This work has concluded that the following design parameters must be built in to a cruise terminal

design brief:

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Ground Floor Terminal Building:

Entrance lobby for embarking

passengers and an exit lobby for

disembarking passengers

Baggage drop and handling area

Lifts, elevators and stairs to the first

floor

Storage space for equipment, (e.g. x-

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Supporting wharf area:

Supporting turning circles and

queuing for buses, coaches, taxis,

shuttles

Space for re-provisioning the vessel

on a secured 10 20 metre strip

from the wharf edge

The quality of finish in the baggage handling

area should be of a moderate quality. This

area is not public facing so will not require

the same standard of finish as that provided

on the first and second floors

Shelter is needed for those passengers

waiting for coaches and taxis. Building

overhangs need to be integrated to the

design

First Floor Passenger check in zone

(MAF/Customs/Cruise check in)

Passenger waiting area of a sufficient

size to hold passengers and crew

waiting to embark with seats, WCs,

and refreshment areas

Lifts and stairs to the ground and

second floor at each end, central

escalator for major flows

Storage space for equipment

A connecting concourse and

gangways

Passengers must be separated from

operational areas on the ground floor

On this level is it expected that the finish of

the interior is of a high quality

Cruise companies prefer two gangways for

passenger safety

There should be flexibility to process forembarkation and disembarkation at variable

rates

At other times the major space should be

sub-dividable for functions

Second Floor A space (e.g. caf and/or restaurant)

that can be accessible to the public

during cruise visits with outside deck

Lifts, elevators and stairs to the

ground and first floor

Public access during cruise visits needs to

be carefully managed for security purposes

Cruise passengers and general public can

mix on the second floor but not on the first

floor or ground floors


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This work has concluded that for a single berth on Queens Wharf:

A terminal building of 6000 square meters (option one) would be suitable for a dedicated cruise

terminal building that can process one vessel (up to 3000 passengers and crew)

A terminal building of 8000 square meters (option two) would b e suitable for a multi purpose

facility that can process one vessel and have sufficient space to host other events.

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More work is needed on optimal internal building flows in association with the cruise sector,

but a key aspect is that the internal spaces should be flexible to allow for change over the

course of a ship visit, for different types of ship visits (transit/exchange, etc) or as processing

security systems change over time

This project provides opportunity to demonstrate practical responses to sustainable design,

construction and operation. The final product should be able to incorporate low impact design

features and green building practices to achieve a minimum five Green Star performance rating

(or equivalent).

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Desk top research on other cities indicates that new cruise facilities are averaging over 8500 m2

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Southampton Ocean

Terminal Brand new terminal, completed in 2009. One

of four in Southampton. New terminal capable

of handling 4000 passengers

Terminal not designed for multipurpose use,

but can accommodate such as required

9100 m2 480 meters

Amsterdam

Passenger Terminal

Amsterdam

Established terminal, one of four in

Amsterdam

Used as a multi purpose facility (conferences,

exhibitions, events)

15,000 m2 600 meters

Barcelona -

Palacurceros terminal

Purpose built terminal, exclusive for Carnival

Not a multi purpose facility, but generous

space provided for passenger services

10,000 m2 580 meters

Savona Palacrociere

terminal Purpose built terminal

Multi purpose facility, space provided for a

conference room (host up to 200 people)

8,500 m2 430 meters

New York - Brooklyn

Cruise terminal Brand new terminal, dedicated cruise use

Designed to handle 4000 passengers

18,500 m2 345 meters

Queens Wharf Ferry building and red fence Eastside of Shed 10 looking to the South

Shed 10 with Cart Dock Queens Wharf and shed 10 from the harbour


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QUEENS WHARF PASSENGER CRUISE TERMINAL -Dat e: 0 3- 07 -2 00 9 S ca le N /A S he et 1 o f 4

Option 1 - 6,000m2 Dedicated Terminal - Single Berth

Wharf - Taxi/Car Passenger Pick Up

Wharf - Taxi strip

Wharf - Coach Bus strip

Wharf - Container Area (Cruise Call)

Wharf - Quay Secure Area Cruise Call

First floor - Service Core

Ground floor - Embarkation entrance

Ground floor - Service Core

Ground floor - Debarkation hall

First floor - Concourse ca. 110m

First floor - 2 Gangways Western Berth

First floor - Check-in and Waiting area

Second floor - Cafe Balcony / PromenadeSecond floor - Service Core

Second floor - Cafe/Restaurant Area

Second floor-Public Fare well Promenade

Ground floor - Baggage Handling Area


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QUEENS WHARF PASSENGER CRUISE TERMINAL -Dat e: 0 3- 07 -2 00 9 S ca le N /A S he et 2 o f 4

Option 2 - 8,000m2 Terminal + Multi Purpose floor area - Single Berth

Wharf - Taxi/Car Passenger Pick Up

Wharf - Parking Taxi strip

Wharf - Parking Coache Bus strip

Wharf - Container Area (Cruise Call)

Wharf - Quay Secure Area Cruise Call

Second floor - Multi Purpose Centre

First floor - Service Core

Ground floor - Embarkation hall

Ground floor - Service Core

Ground floor - Debarkation hall

First floor - Concourse 110 m

First floor - 2 Gangways Western Berth

First floor - Check-in and Waiting Area

Second floor - Service Core

Second floor - Cafe/Restaurant Area

Second floor-Public Fare well Promenade

Ground floor - Baggage Handling Area

Documents

A Functional Design Brief (July 2009)