Vine Inception Report Part 1 of 2

The Proposed Renovation and Alteration and Addition Works

For Imperial Cinema

At

29 Burrows Street, Wanchai, Hong Kong

For

The Vine Christian Fellowship

INCEPTION AND FEASIBILITY STUDY REPORT

Prepared and Edited by Synthesis Design Limited

17 August 2009

Table of Contents

1.0 Introduction

2.0 Architectural Design

3.0 Structural Engineering

4.0 Mechanical & Electrical Engineering

5.0 Acoustics and Audio-Visual Engineering

6.0 Appendices

Appendix A: Introduction

Appendix A1 – WCCE Initial Structural Feasibility Result

Appendix A2 – Due Diligence Study Sketches

Appendix B: Architectural Design Attachments

Appendix B1 – Section 16 Application Documents and Town Planning Board Letter

Appendix B2 – Land Lease for the Project Site Appendix B3 – Summary of Ministries

Requirements and Ministries’ Facilities Usage Table

Appendix B4 – Preliminary Layout Plans Appendix B5 – Proposed Master Programme

Appendix C: Structural Design Attachments

Appendix C1 – Disabled/Fireman’s Lift Locations Appendix C2 – Proposed Openings on Wind

Frame Beam 1B-26 Appendix C3 – Proposed New Additional Floor Appendix C4 – Design Data for Roof Design

Imposed Load Appendix C5 – Proposed Location for Additional

Water Tank

Appendix D: Building Services Schematic Layouts and Mark-ups

Appendix E: Wall and Door STC Requirement And Acoustic Door Catalogue

The Proposed Renovation and Alteration and Addition For Imperial Cinema at 29 Burrows Street, Wanchai Hong Kong

for The Vine Christian Fellowship

Revision 0 1 Inception & Feasibility Study Report17 August 2009

1.0 Introduction

1.1 The Imperial Cinema

The Vine Christian Fellowship (The Vine) has entered into a 15-year tenancy agreement to turn the existing Imperial Cinema at 29 Burrows Street, Wanchai, into their new Vine Centre 2.

The Imperial Cinema is about 40 years of age and was first constructed around 1969. The cinema has since undergone several alterations over the years converting the original single theatre into smaller theatres to adapt to the changing trend of the cinema entertainment that prefers smaller intimate atmosphere.

The original cinema was a single theatre comprised of a main viewing hall with a raked floor seating and an upper balcony in stepped seating with a total seating capacity just below 1300 persons. Major alterations and additions were carried out in the following years:

1. 1986 – 87: First A&A submission dividing existing theatre into upper and lower theatres by means of lightweight steel beams and steel plates; and alteration of access staircase to U/G.

2. 1997 – 00: Structural changes to staircases from G/F to U/G and division of lower theatre further into 2 smaller theatres.

1.2 Due Diligence Process

The adaptive re-use of the Imperial Cinema was first considered by The Vine in Jan 2007. Synthesis was asked to assist in providing assessment on the existing structure in terms of statutory compliance and building system upgrades in order to bring the building up to the current health and safety standards as the cinema had been left unoccupied for a number of years. The project was not considered viable at the time because of costs reason.

In February 2009, Synthesis was approached by The Vine again to assist them in the due diligence process for a possible long term lease on the building when the Church was presented with the opportunity again after a defaulting lease by the last tenant who had their land use permission rejected by the Town Planning Board.

The Imperial Cinema was originally designed as a Place of Public Entertainment (PPE), whilst most of existing planning of the Cinema can still meet the current requirements of the Building Regulations and the subsidiary codes and the Fire Services Code (Code of Practice for Minimum Fire Services Installations and Equipment), the following deficiencies were identified for major upgrades:

1. Addition of a Fireman’s Lift to meet the requirements for PPE in accordance with the Code of Practice for Means of Access for Firefighting and Rescue. The Fireman’s lift can be doubled up as a disabled lift to satisfy the accessibility requirements to Barrier Free Design Manual, 1997;

2. Provisions of full sprinkler coverage to the entire building to satisfy the current Fire Services Code and to meet the current PPE requirements;

3. Total overhaul of the outdated existing air-conditioning system which has been left idle for the past few years;

4. Total replacement of existing plumbing and drainage systems which has not been used for the past few years;

5. Re-roofing of the entire existing roof as there were extensive water damage on the ceiling of the balcony floor;

6. Unauthorized building works (UBW) on the roof: existing metal shed housing the A/C System and another small structure on the roof are both UBW’s which are required to be removed.

1.3 Addition of New Floor Areas

In reviewing the layouts to meet the projected needs of the Church, The Vine has requested Synthesis to explore the possibility of adding more floor areas to the existing structure since the current configuration of the floor plans can only provide a large worship venue for their Sunday services with few breakout space, there are no other usable/functional floor areas to accommodate the uses by their different ministries, including the Church’s

new vision to do more community works to reach out to the Wanchai community.

To ascertain the development restrictions on the building lot, Synthesis has ordered the Land Lease for the cinema building from the Land Registry and found that the lease conditions on the Lot were rather general and there were no specifics on the limits for many of the development parameters as one might expect from the land leases of more recent time, such as, maximum allowable Gross Floor Area, Building Height Limit, etc.

The findings seemed to be consistent with the existing record plans on file with the Buildings Department that no reference to the Gross Floor Area (GFA) was found in any of the original building submissions all the subsequent A&A submissions made over the years.

In the major A&A Works carried out in 1986-87 in which a new slanted steel floor structure was added to the building, no calculations with respect to the new GFA were found in the approved plans.

After having discussion with our own Authorized Person who is more familiar with the Building Regulations and practice of the time, it seemed like adding more floor areas to the building could be feasible as long as the same building envelope is maintained. The proposed addition of floor areas, however, will be subject to approval by the Buildings Department and the Lands Department when we submit the A&A works formally.

Existing Cinema Building Section Showing the Slanted Steel Floor Deck




1.4 Positive Structural Feasibility Result

With the possibility of adding more floor areas, the Church then commissioned Wong & Cheng Consulting Engineer in April 2009 to carry out a cursory structural feasibility study for the addition of a new floor at the First Floor Level.

The new floor would become the new Main Auditorium where some of the stepped balcony seating would need to be demolished to create headroom for the new floor. The combined capacity of the new Main Auditorium would be about 700 seats, which was generally agreed by the Church leaders to be the minimum acceptable seating capacity for the new centre.

The result of the structural feasibility study came back positive for the addition of a new floor at the 1/F and a new small office on the lower roof by the existing water tanks. The latter, however, was not adopted because of the major structural strengthening required on the existing roof beams and slabs; and the provision of access in compliant with the Barrier Free Design to the new office was found to be problematic. Refer to attachment in Appendix A1 for WCCE’s Feasibility Result.

The positive structural feasibility result enabled us to turn the current main viewing floor at U/G into a “Ministries Centre” with a number of multi-purpose type rooms including a large “Multi-Purpose Studio” area for medium size gatherings.

This new ministries floor will allow the Sunday School to be held in the same building concurrently with the Sunday Services, and it is envisioned that the new Ministries Centre will be the active area where the different ministries of the Church can hold meetings and gatherings throughout the week.

Sketches of the proposed layouts and section are appended with this report in Appendix A2. The proposed layouts have formed the basis for the consultancy services for the Project Team

1.5 The Project Team

The Project Consultant Team has officially commenced on the Project on 15 June 2009. It is composed of the following multi-disciplinary consultants:

Synthesis Design Limited Lead Consultant and Architectural and Interior Design ( including Authorized Person Services )

Wong and Cheng Consulting Engineers

Structural Engineering (including Registered Structural Engineer Services) & Geotechnical Engineering ( including Geotechnical Engineer Services )

Daniel Chan & Associates Ltd Mechanical and Electrical Engineering

Shen Wilsom & Wilke, Ltd Acoustics, Audiovisual, Stage Lighting & Machinery

Rider Levett Bucknall Cost Estimating and Control, Tendering and Contracting

Project Team Organization Chart




1.6 Objectives of the Inception / Feasibility Study

It is envisaged that Project will be carried out in various workstages as follows:

1. Workstage 1 - Inception / Feasibility Study 2. Workstage 2 - Schematic Design 3. Workstage 3 - Design Development 4. Workstage 4 - Contract Documentation and Tendering 5. Workstage 5 - Construction

The objective of the Workstage 1 Inception/Feasibility Study aims to allow the multi-disciplinary consultants to carry thorough study and to gather data and statutory restrictions on the existing structure to identify the constraints and issues with the feasibility of the proposed alterations and addition works.

Since the commencement of the Project, the multi-disciplinary team has carried out many detailed studies in various aspects of the existing building designs. This Inception/Feasibility Study Report summarizes our findings and proposed solutions to the constraints and issues found to date:

A. Architectural Design

Works carried out by the Synthesis team include:

a) Review of the Land Use status according to the Outline Zoning Plan for Wanchai with respect to Use by a Religious Institution, and preparation of Section 16 Planning Application for Permission of Use.

b) Review of record General Building Plans to understand the original development constraints and design and planning assumptions;

c) Review of existing Land Lease conditions for the Cinema Building;

d) Review of applicable building regulations and codes under the Buildings Ordinance for proposed planning and design changes to the building;

e) Establishing requirements from individual ministries to compile the Design Brief for the Project Team

f) Preparation of preliminary layout plans to incorporate the Client’s user requirements based on the Design Brief established above;

g) Coordination with the other consultants on their assessments of the existing facilities against the requirements of the Clients and the proposed preliminary layouts and sections of the building.

h) Establishing Master Programme for the Project and identify the key milestones date.

i) Preparation of the Site Clearing Contract with the Quantity Surveyor for removal of existing finishes and furniture, fixture and equipment (FFE) from the building prior to the eventual building A&A works.

B Structural Engineering

Synthesis has worked closely with WCCE on the detailed structural feasibility studies in the followings areas of the building in order to achieve the proposed functional requirements:

a) Retrieval of structural record plans and calculations from the Buildings Department;

b) Addition of a fireman’s/disabled lift core;

c) Addition of new floor area at 1/F as the new Main Auditorium floor;

d) Introduction of two large openings on the major wind frame beam to allow access into to the new auditorium floor at 1/F;

e) Demolition of the entire Projection Booth at 4/F to increase the headroom above the balcony floor;

f) Review additional loadings on the roof imposed by the new mechanical equipment and increased water tank capacities on the roof;

g) Assessment of the roof structure for possible use of the roof as a roof garden.

C. Building Services Upgrades

a) Retrieval of record plans for drainage plans from the Buildings Department;

b) Site inspections to identify current ratings of the main electrical switches, water supply capacities and meter locations, etc. and to identify any constraints and issues with the existing building;

c) Estimation of the required loadings and capacity of M&E services based on the preliminary design layouts from the Architect and users’ requirements;

d) Initial discussion with the Fire Services Department for the upgrade of the Sprinkler System and the need for an Emergency Power Generator;

e) Recommendation for the appropriate new Air-conditioning System;

f) Review of existing power provisions against new power use projection;

g) Review of the potable and flush water supply as well as new requirements for fire services water;

h) Initial discussion with the utilities companies for potential upgrade of the power and water usage.

D. Acoustics and Audio / Visual, Stage Lighting & Machinery

a) Establishing requirements from The Vine’s WACA team on the expectations and performance for the Audio / Visual equipment in the Main Auditorium on 1/F and the Multi-Purpose Studio on U/G and other areas if required.

b) Performing conceptual acoustical studies based on the schematic architectural plans and sections; and using the findings of the studies and comments on architectural volume, shape, potential for optimum reverberation, diffusion and reflection control for acoustic imaging.

c) Establishing acoustical design criteria in the following categories:

i. Optimum reverberation criteria for church theatre;

ii. Acoustic separation between the space and adjacent spaces for simultaneous uses;

iii. Maximum permissible background noise levels in terms of NC (Noise Criterion) ratings due to the operation of HVAC systems, plumbing, electrical, technical performance equipment and elevator systems;

iv. Review site location and establish anticipated exterior noise affecting the site.




2.0 Architectural Design

2.1 Land Use Permission

The Imperial Cinema is situated at the Inland Lot No. I.L. 7967, which is zoned for “C/R Use”, i.e. for commercial and/or residential development in accordance with the Outline Zoning Plan (OZP) for Wanchai, Approved Plan No. S/H5/25.

“Religious Institution” is written under Column 2 of the Schedule of Use for Commercial/ Residential Use of the Explanatory Statement and Notes for the Wanchai OZP, which means the conversion of the cinema building into church usage would require a Land Use Permission by means of a Section 16 Planning Application to the Town Planning Board (TPB) of the Planning Department.

The Section 16 Planning Application is in general a two (2) months process. When a Section 16 application is received and found in order by the TPB, they will then conduct a 3-week public consultation process to solicit comments from the people in the neighborhood by posting a public notice on the premises concerned.

Wanchai Outline Zoning Plan No. S/H5/25 Showing a “C/R” Use for our Lot

The Section 16 Application documents including those drawings showing the diagrammatic layouts of the proposed usage of the cinema building will be open for inspection by the public at the Planning Department Office in North Point.

All comments received will be made available for public inspection until it is considered by the next TPB Meeting after the closure of the public

consultation. Majority of supporting responses will normally warranty an approval of the proposed usage, however, the reverse may not be always true.

The PTB will generally look for consistency of use with the characters of the surrounding neighborhood. In our case, there are a couple of religious institutions already located within the same Lot at the base of the residential building, Wah To Building, behind the Cinema.

In our Section 16 Application, we have included a few precedent cases from the PTB record concerning similar conversions from Commercial to Religious Institution Use. We should expect a straight forward approval for our Section 16 Application.

Synthesis submitted the Section 16 Planning Application to the Planning Department on 24 July 2009 and supplemental/amended information on 28 July 2009.

Shortly after our submission, the TPB has initiated the public consultation process by posting a public notice outside the cinema building on 1 August 2009. The Public Consultation Period will end on 21 August 2009.

PTB has also informed us that a Board Meeting has been set up on 18 September 2009 to review our application and by which time a decision shall be reached for our application.

Copies of the Section 16 Planning Application documents and the letter from the Town Planning Board are attached in Appendix B1

2.2 Review of Land Lease and Record General Building Plans

Land Lease

Both the record General Building Plans and Land Lease had been retrieved during the due diligence process prior to the formal commencement of the Project.

For A&A works, It is paramount for the Project Team to review and understand the original design parameters for the existing structure based on the Land Lease conditions as well as the planning and design assumptions stated on the record plans from the Buildings Department.

A Land Lease stipulates the rights and duties of both the Government and the Tenant, it also includes very specific design parameters to control the proposed development, such as buildable floor area (Gross Floor Area), massing, height and other facilities like parking number and landscape areas, access, etc.

The Lease for our site was renewed on 12 December 1963 for another 75 years. The provisions of the Lease were rather general and contained no specifics for any of the development parameters mentioned above, this gave some leeway in interpreting the allowable buildable area, i.e. GFA, for the building.

A copy of the Land Lease for the Project Site is attached in Appendix B2 for easy reference.

Public Notice of the Planning Application as “Proposed Religious Institution Posted Outside of the Imperial Cinema




Record General Building Plans

The record General Building Plans provide valuable design information of the original planning and design assumptions:

a) Classifications of the different usages within the building, hence the Fire Resisting Construction of the building (The original building was designed as a PPE);

b) Original design populations for the different theatres and the maximum capacity of the discharge values of the escape staircases;

c) Provisions for means of escape in terms of minimum required and provided dimensions for the widths escape routes and exit doors

d) Provisions of sanitary fittings in terms of minimum required and provided numbers of fittings for urinals, water closets and washbasin for both female and male;

e) Detailed dimensions of the layouts;

Synthesis has input the building plans, sections and elevations of the cinema building based on the record General Building Plans into our CAD system. The proposed modifications on the CAD system has been issued to the sub-consultants as design background during the Inception / Feasibility Stage.

2.3 Establish Design Brief & Preliminary Layout Plans

One of the major objectives for this Workstage is to establish the Client’s Design Brief for the Project Team, i.e. the spatial and functional requirements from all the ministries of The Vine.

Synthesis has worked closely with The Vine’s Building Project Coordinator to solicit the detailed requirements from the different ministries head of the Church.

A Summary of Ministries Requirements and a Ministries’ Facilities Usage Table based on the weekly usage of the current Vine Centre were received from The Vine. Refer to attachments in Appendix B3.

These ministries requirements have been used as the basis for the planning and design of the preliminary layouts of the proposed new Vine Centre 2. Refer to attachments in Appendix B4 for Preliminary Layout Plans.

2.5 Coordination of Consultant Works

The preliminary layout plans has been distributed to all the consultants for generating schematic layouts and preliminary estimation of building system requirements:

a) Different proposed usages within the building and hence fire resistance construction classifications;

Excerpt of Current Land Lease Attachment with the Original Land Exchange Plan Showing the Owner of the Lot, The Hong Kong & China Gas Company Limited




b) Projected population within each area, hence the required means of escape provisions as well as the provisions of the sanitary fittings, i.e. water closets, urinals and washbasins.

c) Preliminary estimations on the air-conditioning loading;

d) Preliminary estimations on power consumptions;

e) Preliminary assessment on the alterations required for the plumbing and drainage systems;

f) Proposed diagrammatic layouts for different building services systems;

g) Preliminary on the acoustic separation between different usages and proposed acoustic performance required in the individual areas;

h) Preliminary assessment on the acoustical characteristics of the key performance space, the Main Theatre at 1/F and Creative Studio at U/G

i) Perform in depth check on the structural feasibilities for the following areas:

• New Lift Core Location;

• New floor plate at 1/F from Grid Line 4 to 10 and type of construction proposed, i.e. with reinforced concrete slabs or lightweight composite metal deck construction, etc.

• Leveling of the raked floor structure at U/G with new floor slabs at different levels connecting with stairs or ramps for handicapped access;

• Introduction of major opening through the deep wind frame beam on 1/F at Grid Line 4.

• Demolition of existing balcony stepped seating areas in front of Grid Line 4;

• Demolition of the existing project booth level.

Synthesis has been working closely with the individual consultants to ensure all the constraints and issues of the existing or future building systems are clearly identified and analysed with proposed possible solutions before proceeding to the next Schematic Design stage.

2.6 Master Programme

Synthesis has worked closely with The Vine and the Project Team within the Inception period to establish a Master Programme for the Project which includes a 14 months design and construction programme.

Single Contract Approach

It was concluded that a single Main Contractor should be responsible for carrying out the structural demolition and alteration works followed immediately by the renovation works to both the interiors and exterior of the building.This will ensure a single un-interrupted construction process without any possible need for the Buildings Department to acknowledge the completion of the demolition works or sections of the works. The acknowledgement process could potentially stall the construction works after the demolition of some of the major structure components of the existing building.

The proposed single-contract approach master programme is comprised of a 5 months Design Stage and 9 months of Construction which includes two months for the structural demolition works. The tender evaluation and award for the Main A&A Tender Works Contract will be carried out concurrently with the demolition works. The single-contract approach also allows the Project Design Team as well as the Client’s Project Team more time at the beginning of the project to establish the Design Brief with more resolved layout plans for all government submissions.

A two-contract approach with separate contracts for the demolition works and the subsequent A&A and Renovation works would require the Demolition Plans and General Building Plans to be submitted almost immediately after the commencement of the Project which is not practical.

Novation of Demolition Contract with the Main Contract

“Novation” is a term used in contract law and business law to describe the act of either replacing an obligation to perform with a new obligation, or replacing a party to an agreement with a new party.

Because of the need to submit the demolition plans and tender the demolition works ahead of the main A&A and Renovation works which require longer time to prepare, it is proposed that the Demolition Contract to be let out ahead of the Main Contract.

It will enables the demolition works to be carried out as soon as the demolition plans are approved and consent to commencement of works granted by BD in early November 2009, which is the same time when the Tender for the Main Contracts will be issued.

It is proposed that when the demolition works is completed which is about the same time when the Main Contract is awarded, the Demolition Contract will be novated by the Main Contractor who will be assuming liabilities from the demolition works.

The Demolition Specialist Contractor will resign from BD being the Registered General Building Contractor of the Project, and the A&A works will be taken

over by the new Main Building Contractor. The main purpose of this process is to avoid the need to report completion for the demolition works and wait for BD’s acknowledgement of the completion before the A&A can be commenced.

The proposed Master Programme for the Project in Microsoft Project format is attached in Appendix B5.

Key Dates

The following are the Key Dates in the proposed Project Master Programme:

Key Dates Proposed

1. Project Commencement 15 Jun 2009

2. Site Clearance Contract Tender Issue 22 Jun 2009

3. Section 16 Planning Application 18 Jul 2009

4. Site Clearance Contract Award 04 Aug 2009

5. General Building Plans Submission 07 Aug 2009

6. Demolition Plans Submission 07 Aug 2009

7. Site Clearance Completion 04 Sep 2009

8. Section 16 Approval 15 Sep 2009

9. Demolition Works Tender Issue 15 Sep 2009

10. Drainage Plans Submission 30 Sep 2009

11. General Building Plans Approval 05 Oct 2009

12. Demolition Plans Approval 05 Oct 2009

13. Structural Plans Submission 08 Oct 2009

14. Lift Contract Tender Issue 16 Oct 2009

15. Drainage Plan Approval 30 Nov 2009

16. Demolition Works Award 16 Nov 2009

17. Lift Contract Award 17 Nov 2009

18. Commencement of Demolition Works 17 Nov 2009

19. Main Contract Tender Issue 21 Nov 2009

20. Structural Plans Approval 4 Dec 2009

21. Demolition Works Completion 16 Jan 2010

22. Main Contract Award 16 Jan 2010

23. Commencement of A&A Works 17 Jan 2010

24. Main A&A Works Practical Completion 26 Jul 2010

25. Scheduled Move-in Date 16 Aug 2010




2.7 Site Clearance Contract

It is intended a site clearance will take place soon after the project commencement to remove all the existing finishes to clear out the site prior to the final structural demolition works.

The site clearance tender was issued to three (3) prospective contractors in early July 2009. Due to the presence of asbestos in some of the materials inside the building, an addendum to include the removal and disposal of the asbestos containing materials was added in mid July 2009. The final quotations were returned on 22 July 2009.

Interviews were carried out on 29 July 2009 to clarify the queries on the submitted quotations and to verify the tenderers’ understanding of the scope of works involved.

Removal of asbestos containing materials would require the engagement of a registered asbestos consultant and a registered asbestos contractor in accordance with the Air Pollution Ordinance. All site clearance can only commence after the consent is given by the EPD inspector.

The Owner of the building has been informed of the site clearance contract due to take place in August 2009 and they have been advised by Synthesis to remove all their belongings out of the premises before the end of July 2009. During the removal process, the Owner’s removal contractor has also removed all the existing fixed seats and other existing audio/visual equipment within the cinema including the A/C mechanical plant on the roof.

It was agreed with the building Owner that the three (3) existing projectors inside the project booth plus the chandelier at 1/F would be saved because of the potential values in reflecting the history of cinema designs of Hong Kong. They have been set aside for relocation and refurbished by the Hong Kong Film Archive. The Vine has expressed their interest in retaining one of the projectors for display at the main entrance lobby/café in the future.

The Site Clearance contract is expected to be awarded in the later half of August 2009. Meanwhile, a fourth quotation is being reviewed by the Architect.

There are about 1 to 1.5 months of float time on the Master Programme between the site clearance contract and the demolition works, the longer evaluation time for of the site clearance contract should not have major impact to the overall programme.




3.0 Structural Design

This section summarizes the detailed assessment and analysis on the proposed structural alteration and addition works that are required to satisfy the proposed layout changes to the existing structure as well as provisions of the prevalent building regulations and codes:

a) Provisions of the current health and safety codes and regulations under the Hong Kong Buildings Ordinance and Code of Practice of Fire Services Installations;

b) Addition of new floor areas to cater for uses by the different ministries of the Church;

c) Demolition and leveling off existing floor areas at U/G to improve the internal ambience and usage of the new Vine Centre;

3.1 Disabled/Fireman's Lift

Originally Proposed Location: reinforced concrete lift core directly on the top of pile cap between existing column C11 and C12.

Site Constraints and Limitations

Existing structural reinforcement drawings and calculation records for the pile cap are missing from the BD Record, and it would be possible for the Registered Structural Engineer to prove to BD that the existing pile cap can sustain the additional load from the installation of the proposed lift core. Therefore, we need to position the new lift shaft location away from the existing pile cap area.

Revised Location: To be relocated directly on the soil ground near column C11 to avoid interaction with the existing pile cap.

Advantages

a) Self-stand concrete reinforced lift shaft can be constructed to provide 2 hours FRP;

b) all loadings from the installation of the proposed lift shaft and lift pit will be transferred directly to the underground soil; and

c) No checking for the existing pile cap is required and may be approved by Buildings Department.

Please refer to Appendix C1 for the revised location.

3.2 Openings Through Existing Wind Frame Along Grid Line 4

Proposed Works: Forming two openings of size 1800 mm(W) x 2200 mm(H)) on the existing wind frame member, beam 1B-26.

Site constraints and limitations

The existing beam 1B-26 is the major element of the wind frame along Grid Line 4, forming two openings on it will totally cut the main reinforcements of the beam which will weaken the rigidity of the original wind frame. To compensate for the loss of rigidity, either of the following options has to be carried out to reinstate its original rigidity.

Option 1: enlarge the upper and lower parts of the existing beam 1B-26 first and then introduce two openings (size: 2200(H) x 1800(W)) on the existing beam.

Option 2: totally remove the existing beam 1B-26 first and then reconstruct it by introducing a large opening (size: 2200(H) x 8629(W)) on it.

Please refer to Appendix C2 for the proposed openings and the extent of strengthening works.

3.3 Additional Floor

Proposed Works: Add an new floor slab across the void over the U/G from Grid Lines 5-10/A-D at level 13.0m mPD

Extent and Nature of Works

The additional platform will be functioned as an auditorium with a design imposed load of 5kPa. To minimize the sound transmission from the proposed floor to the classrooms underneath, the new floor will be constructed as a normal weight concrete “Bondek” profile sheet composite slab with a maximum thickness of 125mm. All loadings from the composite slab will be transferred to the existing R.C. columns through structural steel supporting framing.

Please refer to Appendix C3 for the plan and section showing the location and level of the proposed new floor.

3.4 Roof Loading

Assessment:

The existing roof was designed as a non-accessible roof with loading designed for roof maintenance only. According to the Building (Construction) Regulations, the design imposed load for a roof without direct access is only 0.75kPa and no additional occupancy is allowed. Therefore, the proposed mechanical plant area along grid lines 7-8/A-D for accommodation of chillers and AHU should be relocated as its design imposed load 7.0kPa is much larger than that of the existing roof.

WCCE recommended to relocate the proposed plant room along Grid Lines 3-4/A-D as the removal of the Projection Room will compensate large part of the additional loads from the installation of the of the new plant room.

Please refer to Appendix C4 for existing roof design imposed load.

3.5 9m3 Increased Fire Services Water Tank Capacity

Assessment:

Due to the increased water tank capacities to satisfy the current F. S. requirements in accordance with the Code of Practice for Fire Services Installations, new weigh of approximately 100kN will be added to the roof near column C9 and C10. Strengthening works for the affected beams and columns may be required.

Please refer to Appendix C5 for proposed location of the additional water tank.




4.0 Building Services Design

4.1 Mechanical Ventilation and Air-Conditioning (MVAC)

The Existing Cinema Building

a) Based on the site inspection record, there is a concrete air conditioning make-up water tank with volume of 22.7m3 on the roof.

b) Existing MVAC system comprised of water cooled chiller, cooling towers and air handling units with correspondence panels and motor control centre house in a sheet metal shed on the lower roof. The entire existing MVAC System shall be removed and replaced by a new system.

Background

The preliminary cooling load estimation indicates that the peak simultaneous cooling load is around 130 refrigeration ton (457 kW). The exact cooling load will be calculated and updated in the detailed design stage when the building design, materials, finishes and internal loads are finalized. Winter heating will not be provided in all areas.

The aim of this part of report is to list out the pros and cons between water-cooled and air-cooled systems for further analysis before a decision can be made.

Air-Conditioning Schemes

Heat rejection is required by all types of air-conditioning systems and should therefore be determined prior to the consideration of the refrigeration plant configuration, as it affects, in principle, the physical sizes and weight of the system to be adopted.

There are several popular schemes of heat rejection from refrigeration plants. The selection depends on the availability of heat sink, i.e. where heat is rejected, environmental acceptability such as noise, air pollution, aesthetics, heat, building space available, local regulations, equipment applicability, capital, operating and maintenance costs, etc.

The commonly used heat rejection systems in Hong Kong are as follows:

Option 1 Evaporative cooling – using cooling towers

Option 2 Air cooling – using air cooled chillers

The other uncommon/unpopular systems (eg. seawater cooling and air cooling with air/water radiators) will not be analyzed here as they are not applicable / appropriate for the proposed new Vine Centre.

Option 1 - Evaporative Cooling

In the evaporative cooling scheme of a chiller plant, cooling towers are used and continuous water make up is required, which is the system that was used

in the existing cinema. The cooling water leaves the water-cooled condenser in a chiller and enters the cooling tower.

The temperature of the condenser water will be lowered as it vaporizes when it passes through the cooling tower. Due to the evaporation loss, drift carry-over in the cooling tower and the blowdown, an extra 1 to 2% of circulated condensing water is required to compensate for the water loss.

The bleed-off volume ranges from 0.05% to 0.6% (already included in the aforesaid 1 to 2%) is dependent on the prevailing conditions of air contaminant, water supply quality and the method of water treatment. Quantity of make up for the cooling water is about 0.0025 L/s/RT of cooling capacity.

As water and sewer services are purchased from the Water Authority and Drainage Authority. The average unit charge of water-related utilities is as follows:

Water Authority’s average cubic metre charge for freshwater is HK$4.8Drainage Authority’s average cubic metre sewage charge is HK$1.5

Option 2 - Air Cooling

Packaged air-cooled chillers are available in the market, and the smallest rating available is approximately 50RT. Each packaged chiller consists of condenser coils for direct cooling of the refrigerant of the chiller. Packaged air-cooled chillers are normally located on the roof of buildings where the heat can be rejected to the ambient air.

Open area will be required for housing the chillers. Considering the space and structural constraint and in order to meet the estimated cooling load, 2 chillers of approximately 65RT each in 50/50 configuration, i.e. each chiller to provide 50% of total cooling capacity required and 50% spare cooling capacity maintained in case one of the two chillers breaks down. An approximately 1540m2 roof area will be required to house all these chillers.Locating the air-cooled chillers on roof will affect the aesthetics as the Church building is surrounded by high rise towers, including the residential tower block on the same lot. The noise and heat generated by the fans/condenser will affect the high rise towers. An acceptable noise mitigation scheme for these chillers will be further studied.

An air-cooled chiller plant will have a lowest coefficient of performance when compared with water-cooled counterpart. Therefore the cost of energy consumption for operating an air-cooled chiller plant is much higher than water-cooled system (about 30% higher which is approx. HK$ 305,597 annually).

The details of the pros and cons of the two options are described in the following table:

Summary of Pros & Cons for Chiller Plant Options

Chiller Plant Option Option 1 Water Cooled Chiller Plant (2 nos. of 65RT chiller)

Option 2 Air Cooled Chiller Plant (2 nos. of 65 RT chiller)

Chiller Plant Room Size

Outdoor: 120m2 Outdoor: 60m2

Capital Cost of Chiller Plant

HK$780,000 (HK$230,000 more; about 30%)

HK$550,000

Annual Maintenance Cost of Chiller Plant

HK$11,700 HK$3,450 more; about 30% more)

HK$8,250

Annual Electricity Cost ofChiller Plant

HK$ 273,312 (HK$ 91,104 less; about 30% less

HK$ 364,416

Annual Potable Water Cost

HK$24,598 -

Annual Sewage Charge for Bleed-off

HK$ 7,687 -

Pros. Higher efficiency Less plant room space Lower capital cost (about 11% less) Lower maintenance cost (about 10% less) The discharge air from the air cooled chiller is dry, not humid

Cons. Plume appeared in humid season (spring season) Cooling tower occupied roof floor area which have to be located 7.5m away from occupants as per EMSD pilot scheme requirement The discharge air from cooling tower is very humid may affect adjacent building

Higher Energy Cost Higher energy cost plus maintenance cost




Proper water treatment system to control the legionnaires disease is essential. Highermaintenance cost

Capital Cost HK$ 780,000 HK$ 550,000

Present Worth of Running Cost (HK$) over 15 years

HK$ 4,583,955 HK$ 5,466,240

Present Worth of Maintenance Cost (HK$) over 15 years

HK$ 175,500 HK$ 123,750

Life -cycle Cost (HK$) –3 years

HK$ 1,691,891 HK$ 1,667,998

Life -cycle Cost (HK$) – 15 years

HK$ 5,539,455 HK$ 6,139,990

Assumptions: 1. The cooling requirement is about 130 RT 2. Operating hours: 8 hours per day & 365 days per year 3. Electricity cost: HK$1.0 /kWh 4. Year round cooling load diversity factor = 0.6 5. Option 1 – COP for Water cooled plant; total input power: 1.2kw/TR 6. Option 2 – COP for Air cooled plant; total input power: 1.6kw/TR

Life-cycle Costs

Life-cycle costs are the important elements for consideration in the selection of heat rejection system. They include the following:

Capital Costs

For the required cooling capacity of 130 RT for the proposed development, water-cooled chiller plant cooling towers is more expensive than air-cooled counterpart (about 30% more which is approx. HK$230,000).

Operating Costs

The operating costs include the running costs of refrigeration machine and the associated fans, pumps and equipment. The costs will also depend on the energy efficiency of the machines. Considering the refrigeration machine itself, water-cooled system is more energy efficient. The electricity costs of water-cooled using chiller plant of the proposed development as a whole is about 30% lower than that of the air-cooled counterpart, i.e. approx. HK$ 58,819 annually could be saved for electricity costs if water-cooled system is adopted. The net saving of running cost from water-cooled system is about HK$ 882,285 over a lifecycle of 15 years..

Maintenance Costs

Water-cooled system using cooling tower with more piping and associated equipment will require more maintenance work and thus maintenance costs. Air-cooled chillers, however, require less maintenance costs as the system contains no condensing water loop and the accompanying pumps and pipes.

The annual maintenance costs of water-cooled system for the proposed development is about 30% more expensive than the air-cooled counterpart, i.e. an additional outlay of approx. HK$ 3,450 will be required if water-cooled system is adopted.

Conclusion and Recommendation

Industrial sources indicate that the operating life of both water-cooled and air-cooled chiller compressors are similar, approximately 15 years.

The life expectancy of both the water and air coils is in the region of 10 to 15 years. The replacement cost of the air coil is about 100% more than the water coil, i.e. approx. HK$22,000 and HK$11,000, respectively. While the cost of the air coil is higher, we believe that the difference will be cancelled out by the fact that the water-cooled equipment will require greater maintenance, parts and replacement. Therefore, we do not consider the maintenance and replacement costs contribute any significant difference to the cost comparison exercise.

As indicated in the last four rows of the Table above (which are derived from a simple computer worksheet), the additional outlays of water-cooled system on capital and maintenance costs are way outweighed by the running costs. That is, cost saving is not significant with 3 years.

Therefore, we do not recommend the use of water-cooled system, considering the site constraints and the pilot scheme processing time. Air-cooled System is proposed for this Project and the plant equipment locations shall be further coordinated with the Architect and the Structural Engineer.

Scope of Works

Air-conditioning system will be designed for the following areas:

a) Lounges b) Main Hall c) Meeting Rooms d) Toilets e) Offices f) Multi-Purpose Room (Creative Studio)

Mechanical ventilation system will be designed for the following areas:

a) Toilets b) Store Room c) Mechanical Room

Design Criteria

a) Outdoor Conditions:

Summer : 34°C DB ; 70% RH nominal

Winter : 10°C DB

b) Indoor Conditions:

Summer Winter Fresh Air Provision

(L/s/person)

Noise Level

(NC)

Designation

Temp (°C DB)

RH(%)

Temp (°C DB)

Lounges 24 1 55 10 * 6 Lounges

Main Hall 24 1 60 10 * 7 MainHall

Meeting Rooms

24 1 55 10 * 6 MeetingRooms

Toilets 24 1 55 10 * 6 Toilets

Office 24 1 55 10 * 6 Office

Multi – Purpose Room

24 1 55 10 * 6 Multi – Purpose

Room

*No winter heating will be provided.

c) Mechanical Ventilation:

Designation Minimum Air Change Rate (per hour)

Store Room 5

M&E Room (1) 10

Toilets 15

(1) air change rates to meet the individual loading requirement




4.2 Fire Services

4.2.1 The Existing Cinema Building

a) Based on the existing drawing records and site inspection, there is a concrete water tank on the roof. The tank was divided into 3 portions: 22.7m3 for flushing, 22.7m3 for fire services water and 22.7m3 air-conditioning make-up water.

b) Only FH/HR system was installed and the water was supplied by a single pump on roof. There was neither sprinkler system nor AFA system provided.

c) There was no emergency diesel generator installed. Instead, 3 service cut-out units from HEC (Hong Kong Electric Company) were installed to provide electricity to the cinema premise. Automatic changeover switches were installed to provide secondary electrical source to the critical and emergency facilities.

4.2.2 Fire Services Installation (FSI) Provisions to the New Vine Centre

DCAL has issued an Enquiry Submission letter, ref. 09SF0983/674/sc dated 3 July 2009 to FSD to initiate initial dialogue with the Fire Services Department regarding the Fire Services Provisions to the new Vine Centre. The initial feedback is as follows:

• The premises for the new Vine Centre is considered as “Low Rise – Institutional Building” by FSD subject to no shop being included at G/F in new building plan. The FSI provisions shall meet the CAP 572 Fire Safety (Buildings) Ordinance for the existing structure as well as the requirements stated in the FSD COP.

• The following are intended to provide for the Vine Church premises:

i) Fire hydrants and hose reel system with new FS pumps; ii) Automatic sprinkler system; iii) Manual fire alarm system in forms of breakglass units and

fire alarm bells; iv) Emergency lighting system in form of self-contained battery

lighting; v) Ventilation and air-conditioning control system in accordance

with the FSD COP and FSD circular letters; vi) Exit signs to meet the current standards; vii) Automatic fire detection and alarm system in form of smoke

/ heat detectors in plant rooms, for areas not covered by sprinkler system;

viii) Secondary power supply for the FSI; ix) Portable fire fighting appliances;

• According to verbal discussion with the FSD Officer on improvised systems for some of the FSI, the following fire services provisions will be provided:-

i) Fire Hydrants (FH) and Hose Reel (HR) System

- Since the largest gross floor area of the premises is about 792m2, the minimum water tank size for FH/HR system shall be 27m3.

- We intend to modify the existing 22m3 portion of concrete roof water tank to provide this volume of FS water for the FH/HR use.

- Duty and standby pump set to be provided on the roof. - Appropriate FS Inlets will be provided to the system.

ii) Automatic Sprinkler System.

- Except for the shops shown at G/F, automatic sprinkler system will be provided to the new Vine Centre premises to BS EN 12845 and appropriate FSD circular letter with the Hazard Classification to OH

- Direct link to the service provider’s computerized fire alarm transmission system will be installed.

- The volume of the required sprinkler tank is 70m3 x 2/3 = 47m3. Modification to the existing 2 x 22m3 portions roof water tank to provide this volume of sprinkler tank is required; With the 27m3 provided to the FH/HR system, there is about 39m3 water for sprinkler system, 8m3 less than the required 47m3.

- Duty and standby pumps will be provided.

- Sprinkler inlet and control valve will be provided at G/F

iii) Secondary Power Source for FSI

- It is verbally advised by FSD that diesel emergency generator is not required for the premises.

- Instead, current arrangement of the 3 electrical cut-out units will be utilized to provide secondary power source through the use of automatic changeover units between the cut-outs.

4.3 Plumbing and Drainage System

Scope of Works

The following systems will be provided for the Church premises:

a) Potable water system b) Flushing water system c) Soil and waste drainage system

System Description

a) Potable Cold Water System

Existing Condition

Existing potable water system is fed from government main with meter located at U/F inside the escape staircase behind the projection screen. Direct supply of potable water was employed to provide potable water and flushing water to entire building.

Scheme Design Option

According to proposed layout, the potable water requirement will be increased from 1.2 L/s to 1.4 L/s at peak load condition. Based on the information obtained on site, the existing potable water supply pipe still can achieve the requirement. Only potable water branch pipes will be modified to suit the new lavatories.

b) Flushing Water System

Existing Condition

Flushing water supply is obtained from direct fresh water supply with flushing water tank of 22.7m3 at roof level.


Direct supply to a roof storage tank for low rise building will be provided. According to proposed layout, the flushing water tank requirement will be approximately 1500 litres volume at the roof level. New flushing water supply will be applied from WSD with new supply main pipe. Formal advice and comment from WSD is needed

c) Soil and Waste Drainage System

Existing drainage system is modified to suit the proposed layout plan and try to run to connect to existing manhole which is located at G/F of the church. Sump pump system will be considered as last resort for new lavatories above existing shops/noodle shop at G/F.

Existing Condition

Based on the BD’s record drawings, the existing drain riser pipes of the residential building are running inside the cinema as per the attached plans. Those drain pipes should not be dismantled and, during construction, if any connection required, should be commenced in schedule.

For manhole connection, since existing manholes are located at existing noodle shop at G/F, connection of drains from the new toilets above the shop/noodle shop, it’s unavoidable to connect the sewage drain at locations outside the project boundary. Further study of the arrangement is needed


According to proposed layout, the total discharge of sanitary fittings is increased for approx. 10% which is believed to have no significant impact to the existing drainage system.




4.4 Electrical Services

Scope of Works

The following systems will be provided for the building:

a) Main and sub-main distribution system b) Essential power distribution system c) Lighting system d) Final circuit distribution system e) Earthing and equipotential bonding systems

Design Criteria

Electricity supply:

Voltage 380V for three-phase

220V for single-phase

Frequency 50 Hz

Design illuminance levels:

Designation Average illuminance Level (Lux)

Proportion of EssentialLighting

ReceptionArea**

300 lux at floor level 10%

Main Hall** 300 lux at floor level 10%

Conference Room

500 lux at working level 10%

Office 500 Lux at working level 10%

Function room 300 Lux at floor level 10%

Lavatory 200 lux at floor level 10%

Store Room 200 lux at floor level 10%

M&E Room 200 lux at working level 10%

Staircase 150 lux at floor level 10%

The areas marked with “**” shall be further discussed subject to the Architect’s agreement.

System Description

a) Main and Sub-main Distribution

Modification of the sub-main distribution may be required to suit the new layouts and new equipment. Preliminary estimation of the electrical load is attached for reference in Appendix D. New cut-out application from HEC is required in order to meet the projected power consumption and additional switch room area is needed to accommodate the new cut-out for HEC. Please refer to attached schematic of mark-up plan for location of the proposed new switch room in Appendix D.

b) Essential Power Distribution System

Essential power supply will be obtained from existing essential distribution board. The modification of essential supply includes emergency lighting, all exit signs and staircase lighting

c) Lighting

The lighting system will be provided in accordance with the design criteria. Energy saving lamp will be used to promote energy saving. All emergency lighting system including exit signs shall be backed up by essential power supply equipped with 2-hour self-contained battery. In general, manual switching shall be provided to give flexibility for individual switching. The occupancy sensor will be used to save energy for non-occupancy room.

d) Final Circuit Distribution System

A complete system of wiring will be provided for lighting and small power final circuits. The system will be comprised of trunking, conduit and accessories, PVC insulated copper cables (except where otherwise specified), luminaires, electrical accessories, flexible cords, lamps, etc. Concealed G.I. conduit wiring system will be used throughout the building except for plant areas where surface conduit system will be used.

e) Earthing and Equipotential Bonding System

Separate earthing systems will be provided for the following systems:

LV electrical system Lightning protection system Security, telephone, information technology and miscellaneous system

All metalwork associated with an electrical installation not forming part of a phase or neutral circuit will be bonded together and will be solidly and effectively earthed.

4.5 Building Ancillary Services

Scope of Works

The following ancillary systems will be provided and modify for the A&A area:

a) Close Circuit Television (CCTV) System b) Telephone System c) Public Address (PA) System d) Other Miscellaneous System

System Description

a) CCTV System

The CCTV system will provide general surveillance to the area as specified by client. The CCTV system will consist of CCTV cameras, colour monitors, DVR for recording and playback.

b) Telephone system

Telephone duct spaces, telephone metal trunking and riser ducts will be designed and installed to the existing PABX system.

c) Public Address system

A public address system will be modified for emergency announcements and background music broadcast throughout the public areas.

d) Other miscellaneous system

Cable containment including ducts, trunkings, conduits and accessories will be provided for AV system.




5.0 Acoustics and Audio / Visual, Stage Lighting and Machinery Design

5.1 Acoustics

Shen Milsom & Wilke has been engaged to conduct the study and investigation of the conversion of the Imperial Cinema for The Vine. The objective of the study aims to improve the acoustic environment of the church to suit the intended usage and purpose.

This report summarizes our initial recommendations and outlines our understanding of the acoustical requirements based on the drawings received dated 15 July 2009 and the subsequent discussions in the weekly meetings. A site visit outside the cinema has been conducted so that a better understanding of its location and the acoustical aspects in relation to the adjacent buildings is obtained.

5.1.1 Sound Insulation

The basic requirements for good hearing applied to any building occupancy are comprised of the control of unwanted sounds and control of the sounds generated within the listening space.

Criterion

The site performance of partition, door, and window is stated in terms of NIC (Noise Insulation Class) rating, where STC (Sound Transmission Class) is used to specify the laboratory rating. It should be noted that the NIC value is typically 5 – 8 points or so less than the STC value for drywall and 2 – 3 points for block wall, due to variability of field conditions and/or work quality.

Exterior Wall

Noise intrusion to the church due to traffic is not anticipated to be an issue since it will be surround by both residential and commercial buildings close by. Traffic flow was found not to be frequent at the road in front of the church. Since at the ground level, only the entrance Lobby will occupy the space, minimal noise nuisance is expected to affect ground floor.

The more noise sensitive spaces such as Multi-Function Room and Main Hall are located on the upper floors of the building and noise intrusion from outside of the building is not expected to be an issue. From the drawings obtained, we believe the exterior structural wall is concrete with thickness of about 250mm. The current wall could offer acoustic rating of about STC 59 which provides sufficient sound isolation from the outdoor traffic to the aforesaid spaces. In regard to the noise impact from the church to the adjacent building, our current assumption is that there is a structural break of over 50mm between the minimum 200mm thick exterior wall of both buildings. Assuming that the two exterior walls were built correctly without bridging, we do not anticipate sound transmission from the Main Hall to the adjacent building will be an issue.

Interior Wall

The wall separation between individual rooms shall be constructed from full height drywall partitions. In general, the drywall partitions to be erected would be in the range of thickness between 105 – 160mm which would offer acoustic rating between STC 45 – 55. The proposed partitions would generally provide sufficient sound isolation to the Offices, Meeting Rooms, Classrooms and Green Rooms. In other areas, it is understood from the layout plan that the Meeting Rooms are arranged so that they are situated adjacent to the Multi-Function Room. We have concerns that the noise and low frequency beats of music generated inside the Multi-Function Room would be powerful enough to penetrate into the Meeting Rooms and affect their normal operations. A thicker and better acoustically rated wall is advised between these two areas. The sound level inside the Multi-Function Room is expected to reach 90 dBA. Initial recommendation would be a STC 60 partition with overall thickness of 235mm. This arrangement of partition should be appropriate to isolate the air and structural borne noise satisfactorily so that the Meeting Rooms could achieve their intended acoustic criterion. The construction details of the drywall partitions and their locations can be referred to section 2J and the Appendix respectively.

Control Room Glazing

Sound isolation between the Main Hall and the adjacent Control Room located behind it would depend on the functional requirement. The requirement is minimal (single 12 mm plate glass) if it is desired to have sliding window given the location of the room is high from audience floor. However, from the drawings provided, it is believed that the Control Room would act as a general control zone for overlooking the performances being held at the stage and hence the requirement of the glazing would not anticipate to be stringent. This can be confirmed during Detail Design stage when there is user requirement.

Translation Booth

From the layout plan, a Translation Booth will be located behind the Main Hall next to the Control Room. It is understood that this Translation Booth would require a certain degree of acoustic isolation and hence the walls should be constructed with STC 55 rating. The glazing separating between the Booth and the Main Hall should be at least double glazed. Each of the glass panes of the double glazed window shall be set in a separate frame by a gap of not less than 10mm with no rigid connection between the frames. The configuration of the double glazed window shall be further developed. Acoustic door of STC 45 rating is recommended for the Translation Booth entrance.

Door

Sound vestibules are recommended for the entrance of the Main Hall and their locations are shown in the markup as shown in the Appendix. The vestibule should consist of one set of solid core door with perimeter acoustic seals and the other set of door to be STC 45 acoustic door. For the Multi-

Function Room, depending on the functions being held inside, acoustic door of STC 45 may be required to enhance the sound separation. Typical solid core door with perimeter acoustic seals could be applied to places such as Meeting Rooms and Classrooms.

In regards to the door seal, we recommend Zero International, or equivalent:

Table 1 – Recommended acoustic door seal models

Acoustical Seal Position Mfr's Type (eq.) Comment

Jamb and Head Zero # 926N Moderate type seal

Jamb and Head Zero # 8878AA Connecting Door

Bottom Zero # 369 High performance automatic drop seal

Meeting Stile Zero # 557/556 Astragal seal - Adjustable

Zero 926N Zero 8878AA

Zero 369

Zero 557/556




Slab Thickness

The slab between the floors is proposed to be a metal decking system with approximately 100 mm concrete on top. As discussed in the meeting, it is known that the installation of a floating floor to maximize the transmission of sound and vibration from the Main Hall to the below floor is not feasible although the noise intrusion to the below areas is understood not to be a serious concern. With the implementation of such metal decking system, it may result in excessive floor vibration so that the services and ceilings below will be excited with ‘feelable’ vibration. Since the services and events being held inside the Main Hall are believed to involve more dynamic movement with people moving synchronously and people jumping up and down in time with music, the floor is therefore recommended to be designed and to comply with The American Institute of Steel Construction, Steel Design Guide Series 11 – Chapter 5 Design for Rhythmic Excitation or equivalent standards.

Ceiling Construction

As mentioned above, since it is understood that floating floor is not feasible to be installed due to site constraint, in order to treat the impact vibration transmitted from the Main Hall to the Multi-Function Room and Meeting Rooms below, it is recommended that a sound barrier ceiling should be installed within those noise sensitive spaces underneath the Main Hall. The concept of the construction of sound barrier ceiling is shown in the figure below.

Sound Barrier Ceiling Design

The sound barrier ceiling as shown above consists of 3 layers of 12mm thick gypsum boards suspended by spring isolation hangers. A minimum of 100mm thick batt insulation shall be put above the gypsum board ceiling within the void and the overall thickness is approximately 300 mm. A false ceiling shall then be installed underneath the sound barrier ceiling. One of the issues to be noted is that this acoustic treatment takes up quite a bit of headroom and full utilization of the space may be sacrificed as a result. Moreover, if the room layout is changed in the future, the sound barrier ceiling will have to be dismantled and re-constructed once again.

Our current assumption is that the sound level attained in the Main Hall would be between 105 – 110 dBA. With the application of sound barrier ceiling inside the Meeting Rooms, the sound level inside these Rooms would likely reach 50 dBA when heavy music is played in the Hall. In this case, the acoustic environment inside the Meeting Rooms would become unsatisfactory due to the noise intrusion from the Hall. Likewise, assuming that the acoustic and unplugged music generated inside the Multi-Function Room would reach about 90 dBA, there is a possibility that it might still be perceptible in the Main Hall which would affect its normal operation. On the other hand, there may be noise impact to the below retail shops from the Multi-Function Room when heavy music is played unless additional acoustic treatment such as a floating floor is installed in the Multi-Function Room.

Roof Construction

It is understood that air cooled chillers, AHU and other mechanical equipments shall be installed at the roof top of the building. Since the Main Hall is located directly underneath, the sound separation shall be carefully reviewed. We will provide further recommendation when chiller noise data is available and initially it is recommended that the slab of the roof should have minimum surface weight of 480 kg/m2 to increase the acoustic integrity of the slab. The chiller ideally shall be supported near the perimeter board instead of the mid-point of the roof which has stiffness.

Wall Construction

The general partition constructions to help achieving the ratings mentioned in the above are described as follows:

Table 2 - Partition Construction to Achieve STC Ratings

Partition Type& STC Rating

General Construction

4-layer drywall with insulation. Double layer of gypsum board on each side of two single rows of 75mm thick metal studs, separated by a 25mm gap, with insulation between studs. The partition shall be erected from slab to slab.

Type 1

STC 60

Option 1: 4-layer drywall with insulation. Double layer of gypsum board on each side of a single row of 100mm thick metal studs with insulation between studs, erected from slab to slab.

Option 2: 150mm solid concrete block, plastered on both sides (minimum surface weight of 360 kg/m2).

Type 2

STC 55

3-layer drywall with insulation. Double layer of gypsum board on one side of metal studs, single layer on the other side with insulation between studs, erected from slab to slab.

Type 3

STC 50

2-layer drywall with insulation. Single layer of gypsum board on each side of metal studs with insulation between studs, erected from slab to slab.

Type 4

STC 45

In additional to the above, the application details of drywall include the following:

1. Provide continuous acoustical (non-hardening) caulking beads on each side of the bottom stud runner at the three-way intersection between the runner, floor and drywall.

2. Acoustical caulking to close gaps between service outlets (electrical, telephone and data, etc.) and drywall.




3. Multiple layers of drywall are to be applied with staggered joints, etc.

4. Ductwork shall be located directly above the entrance instead of near linear diffuser.

5. All gaps around penetrations (ducts, pipes, conduit, etc.) are to be sealed as follows:

- 25 mm or less gap filled tightly with batt insulation and/or fire safing - Gaps larger than 25 mm filled with heavy-density putty such as Nelson

FSP or CLK Sealant, J.M. Clipper “Duxseal,” 3M “Moldable Putty.” Fire ratings of materials to be verified by others.

6. Electrical and service outlets that will be wall mounted shall avoid back-to-back with minimum 600 mm apart.

Pipe and Duct Penetration Details

Cable Tray Penetration Detail for STC 50 or above partition

5.1.2 Room Acoustics Discussion

Reverberation Time

A multi-purpose Main Hall basically comprises of two types of activities, i.e. speech and music. Ideally, each activity requires a different type of acoustic space to maximize listening pleasure. The acoustical phenomena related to musical are more complicated and are contributed by both early and reverberant sound. The early decay sound is directly related to the room shape and reverberation time. Room reverberation gives fullness and signing tone to the music, but must not be so great as to destroy voice intelligibility.

Reverberation Time (RT) is the time required for a sound to decay to inaudibility after the source has stopped. In general, a long RT (2 seconds or higher) is appropriate for traditional organ and large - scale works, 1.6 to 1.8 seconds is appropriate for chamber music or small orchestral performance, and 1.8 to 2.1 sec is suitable for symphonic music. On the other hand, low RT of around 1.0 second is satisfactory for drama. This also encompasses the optimum reverberation range for video projection, dance and amplified musical presentations.

The Main Hall will be exclusively used for amplified speech and music. A suitable reverberation time would be around 1.2 second at mid frequency to ensure proper separation and blending of successive syllables or musical notes.

Based on our initial calculation, the current volume and person ratio inside the Main Hall is approximately 7 cum/person. This is generally acceptable for the amplified sound condition with the proposed RT.

Room Shaping

There is no "ideal" shape in a space with so many usages. From our perspective, the rectangular room shaping as currently offered is generally favorable for the Main Hall to provide lateral sound reflection to the audience. However, we would need to review if there are any side wall speakers that may create sound flutter problem between parallel walls. The side wall surfaces shall incorporate sound diffusion elements. There are many means to achieve this effect, but they all are based on the concept that the wall surface is made irregular rather than smooth finishes.

Since sound being three-dimensional in its behavior, this means that ceiling profile will need to be considered. The correct shaping of ceiling throughout the space is most important to ensure optimum sound distribution to both listeners and performer. A flat ceiling panel with proper angled is preferable to reflect sound evenly to the audience area. The angles and locations of the ceiling panels will be developed when the Hall section is available.

Interior Finishes Materials

Room acoustics deals with the behavior of sound in a room as affected by the room volume, room shape and sound-absorbing properties of the room finish materials. Sound perforated panel with different thickness are used to tune the reverberation in the Main Hall in order to enhance clarity and appropriate level of bass response. This will be developed in the detail design stage.

Materials envisioned for the interior of the Main Hall are mostly likely to be soft with sound-reflective property in the front portion to create lateral sound. All front wall and ceiling surfaces will be reflective and diffusing where feasible, with sound-absorbing materials for potentially problematic rear wall surfaces.

Seating is the major element of sound absorption in the Main Hall but we understand the main floor has flexible seat arrangement. The choice of seat will be reviewed to assess their impact to the room absorption. Flooring under the seats should be carpet with thick underlayment to absorb footfall noise impact to below. Moreover, the Lobby outside the Main Hall should also be laid with full carpet.

Our current assumption is that the stage floor will be timber to facilitate any cable trunk on floor. We will review the detail in the next stage to incorporate possible sound and vibration transmission break in order to reduce noise impact to below.

The side walls and ceiling should be as hard (i.e. non sound-absorptive) and heavy as feasible over the audible frequency range to reflect sound to the audience. The selection of material shall be discussed when the interior design concept is developed.

The following table shows the recommendation of sound absorbing materials to tune the acoustical performance of the Main Hall and other concerned spaces in order to meet the intended acoustical criteria. The materials specified in the table shall be further developed.




Table 3 - Interior Finishes

Space Ceiling Walls

Sound reflectors to be 2 layers 12 mm thick gypsum board to achieve a total surface weight of 20 kg/m2 over the audience area.

Apply timber panel on surface if desirable.

The rear wall shall have 100 mm thick insulation (48 kg/m3 density) behind the perforated timber panel.

Finishes for side wall to be determined, it is mostly hard surface with sound diffusive elements.

Main Hall

Theatre seating sound absorption coefficient is important and will be reviewed. Carpet floor with thick underlayment. The stage floor shall be wood and supported on batten over airspace, neoprene pad can be added to increase the resilience.

Stage No special acoustical ceiling and wall treatments. Curtain shall be added if necessary to tune the acoustic of the space.

Green Room Acoustic Tile Ceiling with NRC 0.65

Some acoustic wall panels depending on the available surface.

Main Hall Control Room

Acoustic Tile Ceiling with NRC 0.65. Dark colors preferred during performances.

Some acoustic wall panels depend on the available surface.

Translation Booth Acoustic Tile Ceiling with NRC 0.65. Dark colors preferred during performances.

25 mm thick sound absorptive panel on the available wall surfaces, extending up to the ceiling from the height of chair-rail.

Lobby Acoustic ceiling is desired. Some acoustic wall panels depending on the available surface.

Multi-PurposeStudio

Acoustic Tile Ceiling with NRC 0.75

25 mm thick sound absorptive panel on the available wall surfaces.

Meeting Room / Classroom

Acoustic Tile Ceiling with NRC 0.65

25 mm thick sound absorptive panel on about 50% of the available wall surfaces.

Office Acoustic Tile Ceiling with NRC 0.65

Not necessary

5.1.3 Mechanical

Criterion

The ambient noise of the Main Hall shall be reasonably low to ensure high intelligibility of voice and good listening condition for music. Based on our past experience of similar projects, the ambient of Main Hall with amplified sound shall meet NC 30 or better. However, given the site limitation and uncertainty of the AHU location, we suggest NC 35 to be the maximum level for the Main Hall. NC level requirements of other areas in association with this project are as follows:

Main Hall NC 30 to 35 Main Hall Control room NC 30 to 35 (with openable window) Multi-Function Room (Creative Studio) NC 30 to 35 Meeting Room / Classroom NC 35 Green Room NC 35 to 40 Office space NC 40 Shop NC 40 to 45 Main Hall Foyer NC 40 to 45 Toilet NC 45

Peak noise intrusion from sources outside the Main Hall can transmit sound above the continuous background sound design goals. These criteria are determined based on the premise that exterior noise should be controlled to within NC 30 for continuous noise and peak noise below NC 40. It is our experience that peak (the nosiest) event shall be controlled to within 10 dB points above the proposed background noise level for the Main Hall space.

Equipment room noise levels and noise transmission to adjacent residential areas shall comply with the requirement of Hong Kong Planning Standards and Guidelines, which shall be 5dBA below the requirement indicated in the Technical Memorandum by the Environmental Protection Department of Hong Kong as follows:

Time Period Acceptable Noise LevelDaytime (07:00-23:00) 60 dBA Nighttime (23:00-07:00) 50 dBA

Main Hall Ventilation System

Ventilation and air conditioning must be integrated with the design such that equipment noise and vibration, and also airflow-generated noise at diffusers and grilles, can be controlled without adding expense to either the initial installation or the long-term operating costs of the system. Large, low velocity ductwork will be required. The following is the noise control design guidelines in an effort to achieve a Noise Criteria (NC) 30 – 35 for the Main Hall.

Item / Location Mechanical Acoustical Design Guidelines for Main Hall Noise Criteria (NC) 30 to 35 Design Goal

Diffusers, Grilles & Registers

NC 25 or lower selection with no damper in diffuser necks or at linear diffuser plenum connections. No perforated face diffusers or grilles.

Air velocity with 2m to 4.5m from opening or diffuser to audience

2.2 m/s for supply, 2.5 m/s for return (or as required to meet diffuser regenerated noise rating of NC 25, also refers to data from diffuser manufacturer)

Air velocity with 5m to 10m from opening or diffuser to

2.5 m/s for supply, 3 m/s for return (or as required to meet diffuser regenerated noise rating of NC 25, also refers to data from diffuser manufacturer)




Item / Location Mechanical Acoustical Design Guidelines for Main Hall Noise Criteria (NC) 30 to 35 Design Goal

audience

Flexible ductwork Flexible duct to be avoided.

Volume dampers Damper within each branch to diffusers, and 1.5m from diffusers and grilles.

Maximum duct air velocity within Main Hall

5.5 m/s (without false ceiling)

Distance from AHU or fan to Main Hall

To be defined subject to noise level of equipment, ideally 8 m before entering Main Hall

Sound attenuator and/or acoustical plenum

To be defined, minimum 2100 mm in length

Duct lining Acoustically lined all ducts with 25 mm thick internal lining for AHU, actual extent of lining to be defined.

Air Cooled Chiller

Noise emission from the air cooled chillers located on the roof may affect the buildings situated nearby. Therefore, noise impact to external shall be controlled in a conventional manner.

We would like to review the noise data of the proposed models of air cooled chillers for further assessment. Noise data shall include actual measured sound spectrum at 1.5 m and 15 m from discharge and intake.

Toilet and Pumping

Some general noise control guidelines for plumbing are as follows:

Resilient piping attachments are recommended to isolate supply plumbing if it is a drywall structure. This is particularly important for plumbing adjacent to Main Hall.

Sizes of pipes for maximum flow velocities are as follows:

o Piping adjacent to or close to Main Hall and occupied spaces shall be limited to maximum 3 m/s and satisfy the following:

Table 4 – Recommended Water Flow Velocities

Outside Pipe Diameter (mm) Velocity Limit (m/s)

25 1.0 50 1.2 75 1.5 100 1.8 125 2.0

Specify quiet devices such as quiet-type, flush valves and taps with full-ported nozzles and non-splash aerators. If toilet rooms are unavoidably next to sensitive spaces, use siphon-jet, tank-type water closets with adjustable flow valves.

Install air chambers or shock-absorbing devices to prevent water hammer in lines subject to abrupt shut-off.

Vibration Isolation

All mechanical and electrical equipment are to be resiliently mounted to the building structure. The approach shall generally comply with ASHRAE guidelines. Once the equipment schedule has been finalized, a complete vibration isolation specification can be developed.

All equipments to be adopted in this project shall be statically and dynamically balanced to meet the following vibration limits under all design operating conditions and under the specified vibration isolation:

Table 5 – Vibration limit for rotating equipment

Equipment Type Vibration Limit (mm/s, rms)

Pumps 2.5

Belt Driven Fans 2.5

Reciprocating Equipment 10

All other rotating equipment 2.5

These vibration levels apply in all three orthogonal axes and, either on the bearings or the equipment support structure, whichever applicable. These limits must include the effects of inertia mass or inertia bases, where applicable.

Furthermore, equipment with variable frequency drives (VFD) must meet these limits throughout the entire frequency range that the equipment will operate. Additional constraints on vibration isolation will be imposed for equipment on VFD operation including locking out specific operating speeds and imposing lower limits for operational speeds to avoid resonant conditions that may result in significant structural excitation of the isolated system and the supporting structures. All such provisions will be described in detail in the vibration specification.

As an overview, all major rotating or reciprocating mechanical equipments will require spring isolation with a minimum static deflection of 25 to 50 mm, depending on equipment size, proximity to noise sensitive spaces, and the vibration structural performance of the floor slabs that support this equipment.

Small fans and other types of equipment that is less than 5 kW would require minimum vibration isolation, typically pads sized to provide static deflections in the range of 2.5mm to 7.5mm, depending on the location and rpm of the equipments.




A vibration isolation schedule will be issued and appended to the vibration specification based on the project equipment list. For pricing purpose, the initial spring requirements should refer to the following table:

Table 6 – Vibration isolation schedule

Equipment Types BaseType

IsolatorType

StaticDefl (mm)

Vibration Isolator Type

Fans (including AHU) Floor/Roof Supported below - 300 rpm (or VFD)301 - 450 rpm 451 - 600 rpm 601 - 750 rpm 751 - 850 rpm 851 - greater Suspended

Per Mfr Spring

Spring /Neoprene

10090 75503825

(above+6)

FS (e.g. Mason SLF)

HRS (e.g. Mason 30N)

Pumps 5HP – greater less than 5HP

Conc. Inertia BlockSteel

Spring

Spring

50

25

ICB (e.g. Mason KSL)

ISB (e.g. Mason MND) Piping

Suspended See Specification

Spring 30 HS (e.g. Mason 30) RS (e.g. Mason SLR)

Air Cooled Chiller per Mfr Restr. Spring 75 RS (e.g. Mason SLR)

Notes:(1) Base as recommended and/or provided by equipment manufacturer. (2) FS: Free Stand Spring HRS: Resilient Spring Hanger ICB: Inertia Concrete Base ISB: Integral Structural Steel Base HS: Spring Hanger RS: Restrained Spring NP: Neoprene Pad

Please refer to Appendix E for the following:

a) Wall and Door STC Requirement b) Acoustic Door Catalogue

5.2 Audio / Visual, Stage Lighting and Machinery Design

The following is a summary of the Programming Brief for the audiovisual, stage lighting and stage machinery facilities for the new Vine Centre.

Project Scope

Provide acoustical design and technical theatre designs in audiovisual, performance communications, stage lighting, and stage machinery for the 700-seat Main Auditorium at 1/F with an upper balcony and Multi-purpose Studio at U/G within the new Vine Centre.

Technical theatre design above under Technical Theatre Package (TTP) is based on the needs from space of worship and particular Vine Centre requirements that was discussed on June 22, 2009 as well as basic backstage facilities, light and sound operations, and miscellaneous supporting spaces.

Mechanical Stage Extension Unit Shown Below

Ventilation Fan Provision at Stage Overhead

The nature of the new Vine Centre does not require the installation of Safety Curtain or drencher system as required in most theatres. However, smoke machine device will be used during Vine band performance which shall require the installation of ventilating fan with rapid air-change capability. Usual requirement to be 40% air change of the total volume on stage.

Motor Gallery

A Motor Galleries is required on Stage Right/or Stage Left with cat ladder access from the stage or from the corridor(s) on either side of the main stage.

Loading Facilities

Cargo lift will similar sizes to the Vine Centre at Central shall be sufficient for the new Vine Centre at Wanchai.

Projection and Light & Sound Control Positions

Preliminary location for video projector is behind the Balcony front wall with dedicated projector cabinet/closet for noise attenuation. Dedicated ventilation for video projector shall also be provided.

Both light and sound controls are located at rear of Stall level (Main Auditorium). Recommended sizes 4.5m wide by 2.5m deep and 400mm raised platform is recommended to improve sightlines from light and sound operators.




Workshop and Storage

Storage of foldable theatre seats could make use of the void under the stage or storage nearby. There are parts and accessories for light and sound systems such cables, spare lamps, floor stands, foldback audio monitors, etc. which shall be properly stored in dedicated storage. Also, minor repair and maintenance may require a small workshop. We recommend a 20 sq. mdedicated for above purpose.

Dressing Rooms

A small room on U/G by the external wall at Grid Line 8-9/A-B directly underneath the stage is dedicated as the “Green Room” for use by visiting speakers or the pastors before and after the sermons. However, there are no other dedicated areas for dressing rooms purpose for the Main Auditorium, some of the classrooms on U/G will be temporarily converted as dressing room when there is a large production.

5.2.1 Technical Theatre Package (TTP) Systems – Detailed

Description:

A. Stage Machinery

Stage Overhead Rigging

Overhead rigging facility for the new Vine Centre at Wanchai are primarily for general lighting on stage during services and concert lighting during Vine Band performance.

We initially propose two dedicated overhead lighting bar for professional lighting rigging. Length of these light battens is 10m long and extendable to 11.5m.

Stage Overhead Hanging Points

Multiple hanging points are suggestion at stage overhead and dedicated areas between stage and audiences zone. These hanging points shall provide rigging points for production lighting and sound equipment during occasional large-scale events with equipment from a production rental company. Along the grid work of stage overhead rigging points, there shall be cable tray and hangers for proper event cable management.

In front of the two lighting bars, two motorized OR fixed installed barrel to be provided for masking purpose.

FOH Rigging

In addition, two Front of House (FOH) lighting bars for face lights will be provided, one in 12m and the other in 14m. Two permanently installed lighting barrels, will be provided on side walls of the Auditorium for side light rigging.

Motor winches for both stage overhead and FOH lighting bars are located at Motor Gallery on either Stage Left of Stage Right.

A. Stage Rigging Facilities

Overhead Suspension Barrels

Bar No. Description Size Operation S.W.L.(kg) SpeedOH-1 Border - 11.5 Fixed/ Motorised 45(kg/m)OH-2 Lighting Bar -1 10m Motorized 500 8m/minOH-3 Border -1 11.5 Fixed/ Motorised 45(kg/m)OH-4 Lighting Bar-2 10m Motorized 500 8m/min

OH Suspension Barrels

Bar No. Description Size Operation S.W.L.(kg) SpeedFOH-1 FOH Bar -1 12m Motorized 500 8m/minFOH-2 FOH Bar-2 14m Motorized 500 8m/min

Electric Drum-winding Drives

We suggest all motorized rigging bars driven by drum winding drives that are fixed speed with push button control. Overload sensing device, top and bottom limits settings and Emergency Stop to be provided for operation safety.

Stage Drapery

There will be no house curtain for the Main Auditorium.

Nevertheless, when video projection is not in use, two-third section (OR the entire back wall) can be use as cyclorama back drop for appropriate lighting effect.

Theatre Machinery Ancillary Equipment

High level working platform, primarily for light focusing are provided.

C Stage Lighting

Lighting for Performance Stage

All overhead onstage circuits to be terminated within all lighting battens (Bar No. OH1, OH2, FOH 1 & FOH 2) and simplify event lighting set up. Dedicated dimming circuit, DMX and non-dim circuits will be provided via flat power cables, cable baskets that hung from above the stage.

On stage level, dimming channels, DMX and non-dim power outlets will be provided in groups for temporary floor lights and side light on stage. In addition, these outlets will also be used for DMX controlled smoke machines.

Cyclorama Flood Light

Although there will be cyclorama in the Main Auditorium, two-third section of the back wall (OR the entire back wall) can be use as cyclorama back drop for appropriate lighting effect.

Follow-Spot

A follow-spot platform shall be provided at rear of Balcony at M/F(3/F) to accommodate one follow-sport or two in future. Production communications device are available for follow-spot operators.

Lighting console will be located at technical bench at mid of the Stall Level.

Auxiliary Power

In addition to 13Amp general utility power, and 16Amp, effects power outlets, there shall be at least one (1) Company Switch (200 Amp. 3-phase 5-wire), at Upstage Right/or Upstage Left corner. Company switch will be useful for production hiring companies that invited for special function and event.




D. Sound Systems

There are three sound systems for the Vine Centre at Wanchai.

Main Auditorium Sound Systems are first class professional audio systems comprise of tri-amp left and right speaker array with 48-channel audio console. Ceiling-suspended loudspeaker arrays to be located on either side of the stage, side fills and floor monitor speakers will be available. House speaker array will be delayed digitally as appropriate. Input lines and submixes will be split to two consoles, one for onstage monitor speakers, one for the main house mix.

The Facility-wide Background Music (BGM) System

BGM System shall obtain output signal from the house mix and distribute to lounges at lower floors. Audio processing and amplifiers for FOH lounges shall locate at FOH mixing position or at appropriate equipment room. Local volume controls are provided at FOH lounge areas. Paging function has yet to identify in various particular zones.

Audio systems shall interface with Fire Safety Announcement System whenrequired.

House Mixing PositionLive sound mixing position located at technical bench at rear of Stall Level.

AV source equipment includes, DVD/BD players, media player, audio effects and monitor headphones will be provided at house mixing location.

Stage monitor mix position is flexible at side stage at Downstage Right. Sound equipment racks shall be located at FOH mix position.

Video Presentation

High resolution and high brightness video projector shall provide for data and video presentation during live performance, lecture and seminar events.

Capture Camera

Dedicated event capture camera will be provided at upper balcony front. Video signal from the capture camera is then distributed to recording studio, lounges and classrooms if deemed necessary.

Simultaneous Interpretation System (S.I.S.)

Provision for single language plus floor language simultaneous interpretation system will be allowed. Besides, we would also find out the possibility of localized audio broadcasting via FM radio which could make use of FM receiver function available from mobile phone.

Recording Room

Proposed location of the Recording Room is under Balcony seats. AV equipment for Recording Room shall be furnished by The Vine. SM&W will advise on signal interfacing and signal distributions among recording studio, Main Auditorium and Multi-purpose room.

Signal Distributions

There are multiple AV wall boxes with AV sockets, outlet for production communications and dedicated ‘clean’ power socket to be located at Stage Level and FOH mix position.

U/G Multi-Purpose Studio Stage Facilities

There shall be no dedicated stage location, TTP facilities shall be flexible within the boundary or the Multi-purpose Room. However, it is anticipated that utility connections shall concentrate on either ends of the room.

Portable stage units will be furnished by The Vine.

Rigging & Suspension

Primarily fixed ceiling grid or dedicated ceiling-mount rigging bars will be used.

Stage Lighting

Portable equipment including dimmer racks will be provided by the Vine.

Audio & Video Systems

Portable AV systems will be provided by The Vine.

Technical Theatre Package – Budget Estimates (24.07.2009)(Theatre Audio & Video, Stage Lighting and Stage Equipment)

Item Descriptions Amount

AV, Sound & Communications

1 Image Projection 180,000

2Theatre Sound System (Audio Console, Speaker, Amplifier, F.O.H. Mixer)

900,000

3 Monitor Mixing & Foldback System 100,000

4 Video Distribution & Capture Camera 80,000

5 Production Intercom & Show Relay 80,000

6 Facility-Wide BGM System 100,000

7 Cable & Accessories 500,000

Sub-Total for AV, Sound & Communications: 1,940,000

Stage Lighting

1 Lighting Console & DMX Distribution 209,000

2 Theatrical Lighting Fixtures 1,482,000

3 Dimmer & Non. Dim 345,000

4 High Level Working Platform 80,000


Sub-Total for Stage Li hti

2,586,000

Stage Machinery

1 Motorized Lighting Rigging Bar 500,000

2 Fixed Bar & Border 50,000

3 Ancillary Equipment - Drum Risers 50,000

4 Lighting Grid - Multipurpose Room 200,000


Sub-Total for Theatre Machinery: 900,000

Total (Excluding Stage Extension) 5,426,000

Stage Extension (Modular Platform)

120,000

Estimated TTP Total: 5,546,000Stage Extension Electric-

operated500,000

Estimated TTP Total: 5,926,000

Please note above TTP estimated budget is based on new purchase of all AV and lighting equipment with the exception of existing Yamaha 48-ch audio console.

SM&W will review the possibility of adapt existing equipment that can be reused when existing equipment information is available.

Remarks:

1. Hoisting support steelwork above main stage, FOH and associated structure, technical galleries, railings, cat-ladder and stage flooring shall be provided by others and therefore not included in above estimates.

2. Electrical installations (power outlets and cable containment) shall be provided by others and therefore not included in above estimates.

3. Furniture for stage, Interior fitting out for Light-Sound Control Bench and Classrooms are not included.

4. Recording Room AV equipment is not included.

5. Music instrument (bass amplifiers, guitar amplifiers, keyboard, drum set) are not included.

6. House-light system, working lights and way-finding light along auditorium

aisles are not included.



Revision 0 Inception & Feasibility Study Report17 August 2009

Appendix A: Introduction

Appendix A1 - WCCE Initial Structural Feasibility Result

Appendix A2 - Due Diligence Study Sketches




Appendix B: Architectural Design Attachments


Appendix B2 – Land Lease for the Project Site

Appendix B3 – Summary of Ministries Requirements and Ministries’ Facilities Usage Table

Appendix B4 – Preliminary Layout Plans

Appendix B5 – Proposed Master Programme








Appendix B2 – Land Lease for the Project Site