Central Bank of Kuwait

Capital Square

Collegiate School

Central Bank of Kuwait, Kuwait City

Map

Total number of pictures: 9

Client

SCHÜCO International KG

Owner / Developer

Central Bank of Kuwait

Architect

HOK International Ltd.

Building Function

Office

Status

Completed in 2014

Facade Scale

approx. 34.000 m²

Height

approx. 240 m

Technical Features

Unitized curtain wall, blast resistant

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Case Study: Parametric Line-up

Each element, where this joint needs to be accommodated, has a different geometry – all of the connectors are unique.

Engineering

Construction Objectives and Brief

With the award of the contract, we check the contractual framework conditions as the basis for the implementation. If necessary, we adapt the technical solutions to any requirements that have changed – always with the goals of our client in mind.

Contract review, determination of the contracted services and if necessary, developing alternative solutions

Operational management, cost and budget audits
Assessment of technical amendment suggested by the contracting parties, assessment of proposed modifications
Evaluation of implementation alternatives to the approved diagrams (IFC Issued for Construction Drawings)
Definition of the main strategic objectives as the basis for a coordinated facade design

Construction Objectives and Brief

Provision/Shop Drawings

If Priedemann takes over the shop drawings or the workshop planning for the contractor of a facade project, we first check the existing planning approval for completeness and feasibility. In discussion with the developer and his planning team, we coordinate all planning-relevant parameters and adapt them, if necessary, to the equipment of the contractor – our client.

Assessment of the planning approval (IFC Drawings) for completeness and feasibility

Optimization of the design and assembly plan according to the needs of our client
Clarification of the division of responsibilities and planning-relevant parameters in coordination with the developer and client
Drafting of the workshop plans (Shop Drawings)
Our planning includes the construction in all sections as well as the identification of all materials, qualities, fittings and surfaces
Review and adaptation of drawings during the approval phase

Provision/Shop Drawings

Material Take Off

In addition to careful planning, the quality of the products and materials used is decisive for how well a facade performs and how long it lasts. Our knowledge is guaranteed and supported by our experience and application-oriented research in the Facade Lab. The exact definition of the materials to be used, their quality criteria and how they should be processed is part of our range of services.

Preparation of the orders for all necessary materials
Checking the technical data submitted for the materials
Comparison of the materials proposed by the contractor with the specified materials
Development of project-specific quality criteria, e.g. for facade profiles

Finding the best price around the world and global market research
Cut lists for fixed length optimization, gating angle, surface treatment, allocation to assemblies and construction lots
Identifying and establishing surface sizes and qualities
Determination of material tolerances, hole and milling patterns, weld seam designs, glass specifications, edge processing, etc.
Breaking down the material order quantities depending on the design types, delivery times and production or assembly sequences
Material order codes for prefabricated parts such as laser cuts or sheet metal edge parts, turned and cast parts, complete assemblies and glazing

Material Take Off

Production Documentation

Priedemann supplies all planning documents for the construction of the planned facades. We familiarize ourselves with the potential of the respective production site and capacities and monitor the entire manufacturing process right through to the supply of materials on the construction site. The CAD and CAM data generated by us makes our clients ready for industry 4.0: This is how we bring the design directly to the machine!

Preparation and provision of construction drawings (Working Drawings)
Compilation of all documents from the shop drawings with the production drawings and installation drawings, the static and structural-physical calculations right through to the material lists

Supervision of production on site, inspection of the production site, provision of a detailed inspection report with indication of differences to the planned execution, development of proposals for solutions
Industry 4.0: Online data transfer, CAD and CAM plans for automated production
Analysis and optimization of material flow and transport locally within the production site and on the construction site
Identification of individual parts with allocation to individual production lots according to quantity, size and design

Production Documentation

Specials

Parametric

We know that planning is a living process accompanied by change. Parametric data models allow us to react flexibly to changing conditions or situations. Parametric planning can be an integral part of a BIM process or an independent part of planning and implementation. Using different 3D software, we design individual facade components, elements or entire assemblies and use them to generate CIM (computer integrated manufacturing) and DFM (design for manufacture) compatible data sets.

These data sets can be transferred to CNC data (Computer Numeric Control) for production. Parametric planning is an efficient and reliable tool for consistent planning and accuracy, especially for complex facade geometries – from design to manufacture and installation. Our parametric data models provide us with a reliable basis for tendering, awarding and implementation.

Parametric