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The Perfume Factory

TONY'S PROJECTS

THE PERFUME FACTORY

Client: Essential Living

Architect: Darling Associates Architects

Contractor: Not yet determined

Location: North Acton, England

As project lead Tony introduced innovation through the use of, lean post-tensioned concrete slabs instead of thick RC slabs, short blade columns instead of long intrusive walls, and, ‘coupling of floors' to avoid using drop-caps. These innovations in design will lead to construction savings without impeding the architectural expression.

CEBU SEASIDE ARENA

Client: SM Holdings

Architect: Arquitectonica

Contractor: Not yet determined

Location: Cebu, The Philippines

As project engineer, Tony’s design of the Arena ensured that it would be seamless to integrate other services into it. He facilitated this by utilising parametric modelling (Rhino with, Grasshopper, Karamba and Galapagos plug-ins) combined with inter-operable engineering tools. This purposeful integration led to design savings, as the project was progressing from Concept to Detailed Design rapidly.

Cebu Seaside Arena

PAUL AND HENRI CARNAL HALL

Client: Institut Le Rosey

Architect: Bernard Tschumi Architects

Contractor: ADV Constructions

Location: Rolle, Switzerland

As the key structural engineer, Tony lead the design team ensuring the structural design did not impede on the other critical design aspects. This meant providing column-free spaces with long span structures were imperative for uninterrupted views to the stage. He achieved this harmoniously by using parametric modelling to find the most optimum and efficient roof structure possible. His innovation allowed the Facade, Acoustic and Lighting Architects to truly express their creativity and make their mark.

Carnal Hall

TRADE AND INDUSTRY TOWER

Client: Arch. Services Dept. (HK Gov't)

Architect: Wong Tung Group

Contractor: Dragages HK

Location: Kai Tak, Hong Kong (SAR)

As project engineer, and having previously worked on similar projects, Tony had the foresight to see potential coordination issues, like façade embedments clashing with Post-Tension anchor heads. Tony immediately contacted the contractor, and ensured that there was an open dialogue to integrate & coordinate the façade design with his structural design. This integration avoided costly redesign exercises and prevented inevitable delays to construction.

Trade and Industry Tower

Call or e-mail Tony if you would like to meet to discuss  how innovation and integration can be used to reduce the cost, and optimise the design process of your project.

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+61 435 142 086

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tony@salmanmaktab.com

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