PROJECT DESIGN REPORT

Proposed Twin duplex Residential House

 Western province Plot:2125

 RubavuGisenyi
 Mbugangari
 Nyarubande

CLIENT Mr. NYAMAYIRA

Emmanuel
ROLE OF THE ARCHITECT ⚫ Opportunities for re-use of existing/local building
construction materials
⚫ Our Architecture-Engineering company facilitated and ⚫ Test / Fit scenarios based on the General
coordinated the design teams’ activities according to the Functional Program
following parameters:
⚫ Ensure the project mandate is carried out and maintained
according to client needs
⚫ Provided input into overall project schedule, timelines and
milestones. Ensure an integrated design process is structured
both architecturally-structurally and in building services
parameters. .
⚫ Ensuring that the project meet the standards according to
International building standards and basically Rwanda Building
codes and Environmental policies .
PURPOSE OF THIS REPORT

Design Report illustrates the following:

⚫ Clear direction and defined scope of work pertaining to the re-
purposing of

⚫ Existing condition of elements and systems

• Development of a detailed Functional Program

• Site opportunities and constraints

• Architectural design concepts

• Approach to Sustainable Design

• Structural, Mechanical and

• Electrical system concepts

I. PROJECT DESCRIPTION

I. PROJECT DESCRIPTION IN THESE . of buildings renovation.

The proposed residential building will accommodate 2

families. This project design report is aimed to provide a
concise package of information illustrating the analysis of
existing conditions, the planning and design, the evaluation
of options and finally the recommended concept design
approach to the development of the project. This report
functions as a tool to communicate the development of the
concept design, the steps taken by the design team and the
implementation phases

1.1Concept Design Process: The process of developing the

Concept Design was broken into four steps:
The first step taken was the inspection of the existing
buildings and conditions helped to choose a concept design
fitting existing conditions.

The second step taken by the architects was to provide

architectural drawings of existing building blocks with all
programs and arrangement after on site measurement. This
exercise helped the design team to draft the concept design
 The third step taken was the development of a
detailed functional program. A series of program
surveys and interviews were conducted to better
understand the specific needs and requirements of
the building renovation.
The fourth step was the development of approved
concept design proposal. Several proposals

were organized for this phase of the work, with the

intent to coordinate common design issues, develop
a common design language, and resolve on-going
issues. Our team was held to gain consensus on a
wide range of issue including the preferred option
for the concept design.
II. SITE
2.1. Existing Conditions

 The project is owned ny Nyamayira Emmanuel and

Tabu Daphrose ,the plot is located in Western
province ,Rubavu District,Gisenyi sector, Mbugangari
cell and Nyarubande village within Plot:2125

The site covers approximately 545sqm in total and is

sand is located to the junction of 2 roads which is an
opportunity to have a good visual and physical
interaction with green access and embellishment .

Normally as the site is green considering the

neighborhood. But it does provides the vibrant views to
the west from the site.
PLOT LOCATION ON FICHE CADASTRAL
 OBJECTIVE OF THE DEVELOPMENT

We need to develop our plot with a sustainable settlement

design and estate of the art provision of quality infrastructure to
achieve a built environment satisfying the functional,
aesthetical and environmental parameters of modern city and
the aspirations of the users:

• Put up facilities that go along in serving community and

sustainable environment.
• To offer support and skills to community or member of
Red Cross Rwanda.
• To create a home environment of the neighborhood
building/Green systems/Ecosystem-wetland protection,…

GUIDING PRINCIPLES:

In the process, principles are developed to inform the campus

master- planning effort in order to guide the physical
development of the project in a way that will:

Connect — Create well looking development within the

neighborhood and grounds/green system. The owner wants to
create an inclusive, engaged community through a collection of
distinct spaces that relate well to one another,.
 OBJECTIVE OF THE DEVELOPMENT

Sustain — Promote sustainable practices through the front

yards and backyard; natural resources as well as energy-efficient
buildings that provide spaces to connect Innovate — Create
flexible places to support our community now and in the future
—spaces offering a variety of scales and functions that
holistically support Human being life.

Cultivate — Enhance the simplicity and beauty of the

neighborhood and interior aesthetically supportive to support
individual growth and creativity through the intellectual and
cultural life of the community, and our engagement with the
world.
Interior design.(comparison )
 PROGRAMS as the purpose of architecture.

Programming is the gathering of information related to an

organization space requirements, relationships and adjacencies
be- tween departments, building use and the desired resources
that will enable the campus to develop a highly efficient
workplace which integrates new workplace standard.

The definition of "space"that works could include such aspects

as:

• Flexibility & Adaptability

• Function vs. hierarchy
• Emphasis on Team vs Individual space
• Increased mobility of space & People
• Collaborative Tools & Technology
• Transparency Right to Light
• Cost effective operations
• End User Control
• sustainability, health & safety

The programming effort focuses on quantitative calculations

using new space standards to meet goals for space utilization
 • Link all designed block to be easily accessed by pedestrians.

Considered a living document the facility program is

expected to grow and change as the needs of the
neighbourhood change providing the flexibility to allow for
continued evaluation the work environment requirements to
ensure that facilities
development strategy is in line with your long term space
utilization strategy.

NEIGHBOURHOOD HEART

• Provide clear pedestrian linkages within the the

neighborhood heart precinct in cluding the parking spaces.
• Exploiting space opportunities which en-hance the users life.
• Create
socially,economically,environmentally project for users
gath- ering and activity.
PEDESTRIAN ORIENTED
• Reinforce the Link as a key pedestrian junction point or
node within the
neighbourhoods
• Link facilities with existing pedestrian circulation
infrastructure.
PROGRAMS

The program developed according to international architectural

standards(1st floor plan)
Program ---- Covered Area( m2 ) Total Covered Area( m2 )
One unit Two units

Front porch 6.300 12.600

Living room 16.600 33.600

Dinning area (within scaircase)

Bed room-a 8.910 17.820

Bath room 3.510 7.020

kitchen 4.620 9.240

Utility area 7.00 14.00

office 4.620 9.240

Satircase 7.480 14.960

Total 59.04 118.08

GROUND FLOOR
PLAN
III. PROGRAMS

The program developed according to international architectural

standards(1st floor plan)
Program ---- Covered Area( m2 ) Total Covered Area( m2 )
One unit Two units

Bed room-1 9.600 19.200

Bed room-2 9.00 18.00

Master Bed room-3 16.800 33.600

4. Bath room 3.120 6.240

5. Master Bath room 4.620 9.240

6. Balcony-1(front) 5.200 10.400

Balcony-2(back) 4.95 9.900

7.Satircase 7.480 14.960

Total 60.77 121.54

1ST FLOOR
DEVELOPMENT DATA

Built Up Area(in sqr meters) :162.532sqm

Building Coverage: (162.532:545)=0.298 i.e.

29.8%

Landscaping coverage:382.468 70.2% on the plot area.

setbacks (Front:7 side:7.750 and rear:3,20 Front: 7

m Number of floors + 1

Gross Floor Area :325.064 m2

Gross Floor Area Ratio( in %) :59.644:
Number of Parking spaces: 4 car Parks

Capacity of the system used. (number of people

designed for): 10
Estimated consumption :for water 700l per month
Estimated distance to the nearest land line net
work 3m Estimated consumption for electricity
50 Kwh per month.
Estimated cost:77,999UsD I.e:64739419Rwf
SECTION 002
CONSTRUCTION MATERIALS
2 stories(ground+first floor ) residential
development: Consists of reinforced
concrete framed structure, masonry
block walling & partitions,

a. Ceramic tiles to common areas and staircases

b.Non-slip Ceramic floor tiles to all wet areas
c.Ceramic tiles to walls at toilets: 2150mm high
d. Alucobond cladding and tampered
and frosted glass on C.h.s space frame
truss
e. Aluminium casement doors externally,
and timber panel and flush doors
internally, steel casement emergency
exit doors(front and backyards)
f. mild steel railing to staircase and to
upper balconies
g. Aluminum casement windows
h. Plaster ceiling finish
MATERIALS: -Provision of suitable personal protective equipment's(ear plugs/ear muffs)-
A
Work procedures must be in place and adhered to for all phases of system to control the movements of vehicles and traffic will be developed.
manufacturing. This would include, among other things, procedures
for materials purchasing, material receiving, material checking,
material batching /marking, material handling, material storage
and conformance checking as described above, the materials to be
used are all approved by the Rwanda Bureau of standards.
Construction Technology: Our techniques of putting materials
together conform to accepted principles. safety during
Construction: During construction a safe manner to protect health
of workers and to protect the environment will be paramount
during construction operations by providing the components of
health, safety, and environment include:-warning signs-First aid
kits-Erosion control-Personnel trained in advanced First Aid.

-The area will be clear of flammable and combustible materials. -

separate access routes from materials stored on site.

NOISE POLLUTION

significant pollution regarding the noise will be expected during the

construction phase. The noise due to construction or demolition
activities, excavating machines, concrete mixers and
transportation trucks will be controlled in the following ways;
 CONSSTRUCTION MATERIALS means of the implied movement and rhythmic arrangements. We will also
PURPOSE(CONCEPTS) make use of the grid as a system to harmonize shape, the direction of
forms and to the proportion of forms.
COMPLIANCE OF DEVELOPMENT TO LAWS, REGULATIONS
Environmental sustainability: We adopt an individual and
AND POLICIES
creative approach to how building construction can be made
more sustainable and how buildings can contribute to the long
term sustainability of a community.- We believe that sustainable
design solutions incorporate:- Ecological building materials-
measures to conserve energy- harvesting existing resources

The project provides for maximum green spaces around the

buildings to provide cool environment and therefore improving
the air quality within the interior spaces of the buildings. In
terms of glazing choice it is recommended in the design to
utilize low emissivity (LOW-E) type of glass that allows maximum
day lighting while reducing as much as possible the amount of
solar heat gain within the working environment thereby improving
human comfort and minimizing the need for artificial lighting and
mechanical ventilation.

ARCHITECTONIC COMPOSITION

Buildings have modern appearance massive and solid from the

outside. On the inside, they are comprised of a series of volumes
that provide spaces for the social uses to which they were
constructed. In our constructions we will attempt to balance and
contrast open and closed space, to create visual interest by