Design ID led the Civil and Structural Engineering detailed design for this challenging project, ensuring close collaboration with all stakeholders to identify and mitigate potential risks effectively. Design ID also provided construction support services, ensuring smooth implementation of the proposed designs.
The project site, situated on mountainous terrain with underlying rock geology and a steep south-westerly slope, presented significant challenges in balancing cut and fill. Additional constraints included the need to preserve an existing drill square, gas storage tank, and existing services while ensuring their levels tied seamlessly with the new buildings. Despite these complexities, Design ID successfully developed a proposed levels model and achieved a balanced cut and fill, striving to align levels as closely as possible to the existing conditions. This approach minimized the extent of retaining walls, while a robust retaining wall was designed to support the buildings where they interfaced with the mountain slope.
To address accessibility challenges posed by the site’s complex levels, the team incorporated multiple accessible entrances, supplemented by carefully designed steps and ramps that adhered to all relevant standards. Design ID collaborated closely with Reds10 to deliver a comprehensive pavement and kerb layout. This included pedestrian paths constructed with permeable asphalt for effective drainage, alongside an impermeable asphalt fire access road.
The drainage system was holistically designed to handle surface and foul water while incorporating a rainwater harvesting system, geocellular attenuation tanks, filter drains, and permeable pavements. All elements were engineered to meet the strict requirements of the Adoption Authority, Veolia. Rainwater harvesting systems were integrated into each building to reduce water costs, supported by surface water drainage systems designed for maximum efficiency. To enhance sustainability, sensors were installed on the water feeds to monitor collected volumes, enabling annual evaluations of water savings per building.
This complex mountain project showcases Design ID’s expertise in making even the most challenging sites suitable for construction. Through innovative engineering, precise design, and collaboration, the team delivered a solution that seamlessly integrates with the natural environment while meeting the highest standards of functionality and sustainability.
Client: Reds10
