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Helios Residences
Building
Completed
2011
Residential
All-Concrete
94.2 m / 309 ft
20
4
140
150
12
2.5 m/s
21,641 m² / 232,942 ft²
Proposed
Construction Start
Completed
The Design Engineer is usually involved in the front end design, typically taking the leadership role in the Schematic Design and Design Development, and then a monitoring role through the CD and CA phases.
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Usually involved in the front end design, with a "typical" condition being that of a leadership role through either Schematic Design or Design Development, and then a monitoring role through the CD and CA phases.
Usually takes on the balance of the architectural effort not executed by the "Design Architect," typically responsible for the construction documents, conforming to local codes, etc. May often be referred to as "Executive," "Associate," or "Local" Architect, however, for consistency CTBUH uses the term "Architect of Record" exclusively.
The Design Engineer is usually involved in the front end design, typically taking the leadership role in the Schematic Design and Design Development, and then a monitoring role through the CD and CA phases.
The Design Engineer is usually involved in the front end design, typically taking the leadership role in the Schematic Design and Design Development, and then a monitoring role through the CD and CA phases.
The CTBUH lists a project manager when a specific firm has been commissioned to oversee this aspect of a tall building’s design/construction. When the project management efforts are handled by the developer, main contract, or architect, this field will be omitted.
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The site context for the Helios Residences include a frontage of heritage terrace houses as well as a mix of other low-, mid-, and high-rise buildings. Responding to the unique pedestrian condition created by this context, the new towers developed a screening strategy to define a gradual connection to the environment. To create this screen and to contribute to the established greenery surrounding the site, a planted green “veil” was introduced at the base of the towers, together with planted elements that abound throughout the design.
The orientation and development of the towers was impacted by its presence at street level as well as its impact on the movement of air and passage of light to the surrounding buildings and streets. The amenities were planned not only to create a vivid impression of the building, but also to give residents an exceptional experience; the swimming pool was lofted above tennis courts and nestled amidst trees, offering a unique opportunity for recreation. Overall, the building promotes the use of greenery to improve not only its quality, but that of the areas surrounding it.
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