methods+materials speaker - bang ting “bt” tan (ykk ap facade, singapore), facades+ nyc 2016
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BT Tan YKK AP FACADE PTE. LTD.
New York April 21, 2016
Facade Retrofitting Method with an inverted drainage system
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High Street Centre Singapore
Built: 1974 Usage: Commercial Office Floors: 31 (7 story podium and 24
story tower) Height: 400 ft. (122m) Owner: Management Corporation
Strata Title
Surrounded by notable government buildings including the Parliament House and the High Court.
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Work Challenges: • Business as usual for existing tenants • Safety of workers, tenants and the public • Minimum disruption and noise • Full weather-tightness during construction
Before
During
1. Remove existing tower facade entirely. 2. Install new Unitized Curtain Wall System. 3. Extend roof crown 70 ft height.
Project Scope
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A Retrofitting Method Solution
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Comparison: Unitized Curtain Wall Drainage Systems
INVERTED Splice Plate
Conventional Unitized Bottom-up System
Conventional Splice Plate
Although a totally opposite installation method, the inverted splice plate performs and functions as a conventional system.
Innovative Unitized Top-Down System
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Top-Down Bottom-up
Advantages of the Top-Down vs. Bottom Up Retrofit Method
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4 floors at each period of time
Duration affecting tenant: 21 days
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Duration affecting tenant: 33 days
6 floors at each period of time
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Activity cycle turnaround time
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Shorter
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Less exposure to weather
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Additional temporary rain screen barrier
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Reduced risk of falling debris
Demolition BELOW
new cladding
Demolition ABOVE
new cladding
RISK!
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TIME Shorter installation turn around time
Less exposure to weather
COST
SAFETY
Less temporary protection and cleaning
Additional safety
platform
Additional heavy duty protection
screen
Additional temporary rain screen
barrier
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Reduced risk of falling debris
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TOP-DOWN METHOD: Monthly Progress Pictures
Mth 14
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Before and After: Internal
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• Aged building - Precondition survey ü No proper as built record ü Structure strength
• Occupied building - Operational constraints ü Working hours ü Noise ü Safety ü Security ü Interfacing finishes
• Facade specialist - General contractor role ü Liaison with authority ü Total project management
Contractor Assumes All
Risk!
Why Facade Retrofitting Method Matters:
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www.ykkapfacade.com
YKK AP FACADE PTE. LTD. Headquartered in Singapore, YKK AP FACADE Pte. Ltd. specializes in architectural building facade projects throughout Asia.
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