CIV4ID Infrastructure Design

School of Engineering and Mathematical Sciences
Department of Engineering

Assessment 1:
Site Analysis and Conceptual Design
This project aims to undertake the site analysis and conceptual design for a mixed-use
development. It draws upon skills developed in the first three weeks of the semester.
This is an individual assessment and is worth 25% of the final grade for the subject.
The assessment must be submitted online in a single PDF file.
Due Date: Friday, 13 August 2021 by 11:00 pm
Task 1
You are requested to collect background information relevant to developing a selected site
into a mixed‐use development. This task is designed to test your ability to collect relevant
design information mainly through online sources. Initial data (maps, photos, utilities and
services etc.) about the study area is available on LMS to help you start, please review and
use where relevant.
The following items need to be included:
• A brief description of the site (location, size, and main features). Note that you will
analyse the site in detail later.
• A list of key acts, regulations, policies, strategies, and plans that govern the
development of the selected area (just a list, no need to explain each act, regulation
etc)
• A list of all the stakeholders that contribute to or affect the project (with justifications)
• A brief overview of the real‐estate market trends and directions
• A brief description of current and future demographic profiles in the immediate
vicinity of the site and the bigger context
Task 2
You now need to conduct a site analysis and then prepare a concept design for the site. This
design needs to achieve the expected outcomes and respond to the constraints and limitations
of the site and its context. The intended mixed-use development is predominantly
residential (e.g., apartment/townhouse/house) with some office and commercial (e.g., office
building/convenience shopping) and necessary community facilities (e.g., childcare centre).
The concept design will be informed by a comprehensive site analysis, highlighting the site's
potentials and constraints. Here is a list of the items that need to be analysed:
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• Existing Zoning and Overlays
▪ Existing Zoning
▪ Overlays
• Planning Area
▪ Topography & Climate
▪ Heritage (Natural & Cultural)
▪ Existing Built‐up Area
▪ Existing Services & Utilities
▪ Existing Landmarks & View Corridors
• Existing Transportation
▪ Road Network
▪ Public Transport
Next, a design response (including a concept design layout and concept statement) needs to
be presented. This layout needs to build on the potentials and resolve the challenges
identified. It also needs to explain the intended functional relationships among the site and
project components, supported with rough area calculations and population projections.
Access points to the existing transport network should also be specified. The layout needs to
be accompanied with a concept statement that is a brief, written articulation of the design
intent of the proposed concept. The statement is important to the future detailing of the
concept into a master plan.
Important notes on the scope, presentation and marking scheme
Overall, the inclusion of illustrations (e.g., maps and figures/graphs) is strongly encouraged.
However, do not include maps/illustrations/photos without descriptions in the text.
There are no page limits (no lower or upper bounds). The report is not about quantity
(number of pages) but about quality (how you have addressed the aforementioned items).
Nevertheless, it is recommended that Task 1 has 5 pages or less and Task 2 has 10-15 pages
or less (including texts and illustrations).
Suggested report format: Title page, Executive summary, Table of contents, Introduction,
Main report body addressing the two Tasks, Conclusion, and References (and any appendices
if needed). Use headings and sub-headings to organise your report. Use captions for all tables
and figures. Number all pages.
Assessment 1 Marking Scheme