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PAM + UIA + 1MDB INTERNATIONAL DESIGN COMPETITION FOR KLIFD SIGNATURE TOWER PROJECT KUALA LUMPUR, MALAYSIA STAGE 2 REPLIES TO QUERIES

QUESTION RESPONSE

1. Could the full Detailed Masterplan document be made available.

2. Could the Masterplan Drawings (plans and sections) be made available in CAD format.

3. Could the existing Survey Plan be provided in CAD format.

4. Could the Masterplan Conceptual Massing of all Masterplan Buildings and landscaping be provided in 3D Cad format.

5. Could the masterplan provision for all services, the centrally provided tunnel and MEP facilities (district cooling etc) be

described in more detail.

6. Could the VIP Secure Pick Up lane (page 7, E) be identified.

7. Could we receive the Masterplan Traffic study as well as traffic

plans in CAD.

8. Could we receive more information the Requirements of the Stock Exchange building.

9. Could we receive the Security Masterplan Report.

10. For the 1:500 Model submission could we kindly request a

deadline extension of 2-3 weeks after 24th May?

11. Will we receive an insert base plate for the 1:500 model that fits into

the overall masterplan model?

12. Is the suggested height limit of 380m above grade/entrance level a hard requirement, or can we propose a structure in excess of this

No, please use given information. No. Yes, CAD information for Site A and Site B only can be downloaded from PAM website. No. Not relevant at this concept stage. Participants to propose. No. No. No. No. Please submit models on Sunday 27 May 2012

at Grand Millennium Hotel, 160, Jalan Bukit Bintang, 55100 Kuala Lumpur. (Millennium 4,5&6 @ 2nd level) between 3.00 pm to 6.00 pm.

Yes, the size of the plug in base is to follow the boundary of Site A and the depth is 50 mm. The highest or top of façade shall be 380 m (refer guidelines on pg 21). However, spires/antennas and

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height if the architectural expression and overall merit would benefit from a height of 380m+?

13. Is there a central stormwater detention tank planned as part of the

site-wide sustainable infrastructure or must MASMA regulation be met within the plot?

14. Is there a central waste collection system planned for the CBD e.g. ENVAC?

15. Are there any site-wide or municipal city waste incineration facilities planned?

16. What is the CUT gas supply capacity? Is this intended only for cooking or for heating and hot water?

17. Is there a local requirement for back up power, if so what capacity is required and what generation method is generally preferred in KL?

18. How will the district cooling be generated? This is pertinent to energy and carbon performance calculations. What are the conditions of the cooling network; medium, flow rate, temperatures (F+R)?

19. How much flexibility is there with regards to building outside the 25m

security standoff at height? Meaning that above the height of surrounding buildings does the set-back still have to be adhered to?

20. Is there a back-up storage requirement for the B4 freshwater tanks or can this be sized from demand only?

21. Is TSE supplied via the CUT? What is the supply capacity?

the like that is deemed an extension from the building form is allowed to rise beyond the 380 m level. There are centralised storm water detention ponds throughout the site and there is no requirement for detention ponds on competition site. At the moment there is no central waste collection system. No. Gas capacity in the CUT is 10.2 million Meter cubic per year. Mainly used for heating and cooking for retails and hotels. Back up power can be either diesel genset or gas engine driven by natural gas. The district cooling system are generated using multiple source of supply ie. From Natural gas, electric and thermal ice storage. Thermal transfer are via chilled water. Temperature & flowrate of the chilled water networks have yet to be determine and will have to be determine by the district cooling concessionaire. assumed on the basis of existing district cooling networks in the city that this would be between 5°C and 7°C flow and 13°C return. A 25 m standoff distance from the nearest road kerb is used as a rule of thumb. Interpretation is flexible. Participants to propose. Not relevant at this concept stage.

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22. It is understood that all wastewater is treated off-plot in a plant at B1. Is there a wastewater storage requirement within the plot or can all outflows be immediately discharged?

23. Does KLIFD have a recycling and waste policy? If so what are the sorting requirements of the waste streams and is there a requirement for compaction with the DSA?

24. Responses to previous queries: We look forward to your response to our earlier queries, reattached for ease of reference. An early response in particular in regards to CAD information with spot heights on the masterplan, traffic and the “Ravine” would be very much appreciated. Would it be possible to receive this CAD information before 3rd May?

25. Parking: Can we consider a proposal incorporating (partial areas of) automated parking, or is 100% conventional parking a fixed requirement for the 1,000 cars of on-site parking? Can you identify the preferred location for the off-site parking area and the preferred location for links to the tower site.

26. Retail anchor: What type of retailer is / Who is the retail flagship and anchor tenant?

27. Retail tenant type: What type of tenant and retail mix is anticipated?

28. Food and Beverage: What is the proportion of F&B versus Shops?

29. Typical Floor plate area: Pls reconfirm the preferred net lettable area in sqm for an office floor plate.

30. Area and efficiency calculation method: Which method is to be used, UK (RICS) or US (BOMA)? If different from RICS or BOMA, please provide illustrating sketch diagram of net areas and a list of other (non-office) functional areas to be included in net.

31. Efficiency target for tower: Brief states 75% but suggested floor plate of 1,750 sqm NLA and2,500 sqm GFA results in 70%? Please confirm efficiency target.

Participants to propose. Participants to propose. CAD information for Site A and Site B can be downloaded from PAM website.

Not available at this stage As above. As above. As above. 75% efficiency is preferred. Participant to propose. 75% efficiency is preferred.

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32. Efficiency target for retail: Pls confirm, if any.

33. Target GFA for retail and office: What is the percentage of office GFA and retail GFA, relative to total GFA?

34. Floor to floor height: What are the targets for floor-to-floor height and for clear ceiling height for a typical office floor?

35. Lease span: What is the target lease span (=distance core to façade) for the office?

36. Multi tenancies: Are these required and if yes, what is the desired maximum number of tenant subdivisions per typical floor?

37. Office Key tenant: Please provide more information on the requirements of this organisation. What is the office layout preference, in addition to the amenities listed in the brief (page 11), are trading floors required?

38. Hotel type: What is the nature of the desired hotel, i.e. is it an independent boutique hotel or an international chain? Who is the main target guest, i.e. tourist, business person, VIP as guest of tenant?

39. Hotel relevance: How important is the hotel component to the client – the brief states this use as optional.

40. Other hotels: Please confirm how many other hotel buildings are already planned on the masterplan site, where they are located and how many of these are 5-Star.

41. Relationship Hotel and Office: How is the hotel related to the office, i.e. is this to be an element that is a functionally integrated with the office, or is it to be entirely separate?

42. Site B: Is it possible to propose a building super structure or a below park level structure on site B?

Not relevant. Participants to propose. As above. As above. As above. As above. Intended to be a Boutique hotel to be used by a varied clientele. Participants to propose.

Not available at this stage Participants to propose.

Please concentrate on the park i.e. at podium level only. Do not propose anything below the park on Site.

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43. Height Limit measurement: Please re-confirm that the height limit applies off current site’s 0 level (and not off the future podium level which is13 meters above current grade). Consequently, from podium, the tower superstructure can only be 365meters tall?

44. Akisama site (page 6): Please confirm the intended /approved use and height of buildings – if any - for the Akisama site.

MEP QUERIES: 1. Is there a central stormwater detention tank planned as part of the

site-wide sustainableinfrastructure or must MASMA regulation be met within the plot?

2. Is there a central waste collection system planned for the CBD e.g. ENVAC?

3. Are there any site-wide or municipal city waste incineration facilities planned?

4. What is the CUT gas supply capacity? Is this intended only for cooking or for heating and hot water?

5. Is there a local requirement for back up power, if so what capacity is required and what generation method is generally preferred in KL?

6. How will the district cooling be generated and what is its carbon intensity? What are the conditions of the cooling network; medium, flow rate, temperatures (F+R)? It is assumed on the basis of existing district cooling networks in the city that this would be between 4°C and 6°C flow and 14°C return.

7. How much flexibility is there with regards to building outside the 25m

security standoff at height? Meaning that above the height of surrounding buildings does the set-back still have to be adhered to?

Building height limit shall be measured from +0 (grade level). No info available. There are centralised storm water detention ponds throughout the site and there is no requirement for detention ponds on competition site. At the moment there is no central waste collection system. No. Gas capacity in the CUT is 10.2 million Meter cubic per year. Mainly used for heating and cooking for retails and hotels. Back up power can be either diesel genset or gas engine driven by natural gas. The district cooling system are generated using multiple source of supply ie. From Natural gas, electric and thermal ice storage. Thermal transfer are via chilled water. Temperature & flowrate of the chilled water networks have yet to be determine and will have to be determine by the district cooling concessionaire. assumed on the basis of existing district cooling networks in the city that this would be between 5°C and 7°C flow and 13°C return. A 25 m standoff distance from the nearest road kerb is used as a rule of thumb. Interpretation is flexible. Participants to propose.

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8. Is there a back-up storage requirement for the B4 freshwater tanks

or can this be sized from demand only?

9. Is TSE supplied via the CUT? What is the supply capacity?

10. It is understood that all wastewater is treated off-plot in a plant at B1. Is there a wastewater storage requirement within the plot or can all outflows be immediately discharged? Does the off-plot plant treat all outflows of blackwater, greywater and rainwater? If all 3 types of wastewater are treated, can outflows of greywater and rainwater be mixed or must they remain separately conveyed to plant at B1? Is there any requirement for localised harvesting of rainwater and greywater within the tower?

11. Does KLIFD have a recycling and waste policy? If so what are the sorting requirements of the waste streams and is there a requirement for compaction with the DSA?

12. Can design conditions be assumed as 24±1°Cdb and 55±5% RH?

Participants to propose. Not relevant at this concept stage. Participants to propose.

Participants to propose.

Indoor design condition shall comply to the Malaysia Standard of MS1525 as follows:

1) Recommended design dry bulb temperature 23 º C – 26 °C (Normally use 24±1 deg C)

2) Minimum dry bulb temperature 22 ° C

3) Recommended design relative humidity 55 % – 70 % (Normally use 55-60%)

4) Recommended air movement 0.15 m/s – 0.50 m/s

5) Maximum air movement 0.7 m/sCooling load demand shall be estimated based on LEEDS certification for building

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13. What are the supply tariffs of the CUT utilities, particularly cooling? Are there varied tariffs for periods of the day and night and kWh usage bands?

This is yet to be determined. Shall be determine by the cooling concessionaire

1. Is BURSA Stock Exchange will be part of the design?

2. On page 6 of Stage Two Design Brief (KLIFD Proposed Master Plan), it indicates that Area B is Public Green. However, on page 19 of the same brief it indicates Phase II Retail Mall. What is the actual development of Area B?

3. Could you explain or identify the type of development of Area C- Ravine and Area E – Akisama Site.

4. Is it possible to get the existing site survey plan in CAD drawing (ref: pg 16 KLIFD Master Plan)

5. The total GFA of 200,000m2, is it includes the GFA for podium floors (0-13m)?

6. Based on the project brief (page 22), there are 8 levels of parking. The 5 levels below grade will be the on-site parking. Is it possible to convert the top 3 level into commercial area?

7. Should we include the area of the lift/shafts (void) for each floor as part of GFA or can we exclude it?

No. It is not part of the master plan and is only a wish list. Area B is a public green. Area C: Open space. Area E: No info. Yes, CAD information for Site A and Site B only can be downloaded from PAM website. Yes. Participants to propose. No.

1. Scope Of The Competition

Please confirm as advised at the briefing on 19 April that the scope of the competition shall include, besides the Signature Tower Site, the following components as shown on the KLIFD Signature Tower Design Brief (page 7, Site Components): • Component F (The Great Lawn of the Public Green) • Component C (Pedestrian connection to the Ravine) • Component B (Pedestrian connection to the MRT) The above comprises the at-grade area designated within Plot B (Phase II Retail Mall/Tower Plinth & Integrated Landscape) as also shown on p.17 of the Design Brief

Yes.

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2. Request For Available Data

We wish to request for the following project data to be issued as soon as possible to the participants: a. All the documents listed in the table entitled DOCUMENTATION

on p.10 of KLIFD Design Brief (Project Description) ie: • Master Plan Document (documents in addition to what is

provided in the Design Brief) • Project Plot Controls (CAD data) • Existing Site Survey (CAD data) • Geotechnical Survey (please provide report) • Borehole Investigations (please provide report)

b. 2D CAD data for the KLIFD site (Plot C.1.1 and Plot B) at above

grade and including roads and the surrounding urban context

c. 3D CAD data for the KLIFD site at above grade including roads and the surrounding urban context

d. 2D CAD data for the KLIFD site (Plot C.1.1 and Plot B) at below grade including all proposed utility and transportation infrastructure surrounding the Signature Tower Site

e. 2D CAD data to show the exact extent of the site cutout for the 1:500 scale signature tower model that will be plugged into the Promoter's site context model :

3. Site Area

• Please verify the areas tabulated on p.10 and 20 are correct. The KLIFD Design Brief states the site area for the Signature Tower (plot C.1.1) is 11,042sm and the FAR is 19.1. Based on the site dimensions shown (p.20), the total site area for the Signature Tower (plot C.1.1) would appear to be less than 11,042sm. Please confirm the total site area as shown is correct.

• Also, note that based on FAR 19.1, the total allowable GFA (11,042 x 19.1) would be in excess of 200,000sm. Please verify whether the numbers are correct.

Will not be provided, bear in mind this is a conceptual design stage. CAD information for Site A and Site B only can be downloaded from PAM website. Will not be provided. As above. CAD information for Site A and Site B only can be downloaded from PAM website. The correct site area is 10,450 sq m. As above.

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• The table labelled C.1.1 Site Area lists Buildable Area (8,748sm)

and Maximum Buildable Area (6,625sm). Please clarify what the difference is between these two areas. Is the Buildable Area based on setback s and the Max. Buildable Area based on maximum site coverage?

4. Building Height

• Is the maximum height (380 meter) based on the top of architectural element or the last occupied floor? If the later, may the highest architectural element, (i.e. spire) exceed 380m?

• Is the height of the Signature Tower measured from 0.0 or +13.0?

5. Hotel • Is there a more detailed design brief for the optional boutique

hotel program?

• Are there any preferences where to locate the hotel (i.e. low in the tower or at the top of the tower)?

• The Design Brief (page 11, Space Planning) allows for a boutique hotel as an optional component of the development. Can the hotel be a separate building located within the given site?

6. Retail

• Are there any particular area or program requirements for the retail area of the podium shown on p.8 of the design brief?

• Within the Signature Tower and Phase II boundaries, are the retail areas shown (Level 1, 0, B1, B2) flexible and may the designers modify what is shown to work with their overall design concept for the Signature Tower and Podium?

7. Security

• Page 20 & 21 of the KLIFD Design Brief makes reference to the Security Masterplan report. When will the Security Report for the Master Plan be available for review?

Buildable area is the area within the set-back. Maximum buildable area is maximum site coverage (60%). The highest or top of façade shall be 380 m (refer guidelines on pg 21). However, spires/antennas and the like that is deemed an extension from the building form is allowed to rise beyond the 380 m level. Building height limit shall be measured from +0 (grade level). No. Participants to propose. As above. As above. No. Security Master Plan will not be made available.

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• The design brief states that it is up to the designers to work out a

security standoff distance that respects the proposed standoff distance and that the Master Developer understands that meeting the ideal security may not be feasible. We appreciate the report may be sensitive, but will a summary of the main requirements, in addition to the standoff distances, be provided?

8. Key Components

(these are items noted within the document titled, STAGE 2 COMPETITION DESIGN BRIEF AND URBAN DESIGN GUIDELINES) • KLIFD Information Desk: Please provide more information to

describe what it is and if it has a preferred location? 9. Issue of site information in CAD

Kindly inform when the site information in CAD format can be issued as this is needed soonest possible to meet the 24 May 2012 submission deadline. As requested by many participants at the Site Visit & Briefing a week ago on 19 April 2012, the following critical data are urgently required: a. 2D & 3D CAD data for the KLIFD site at above grade including

roads and the surrounding urban context

b. 2D CAD data for the KLIFD site at below grade including all proposed utility and transportation infrastructure surrounding the Signature Tower Site

c. Project Plot Controls (CAD data)

d. Existing Site Survey (CAD data)

10. Submission Requirements

For the 30 page A3-size bound design report, please confirm whether the report can be oriented in 'Portrait ' as opposed to 'Landscape' format as stated in Item 6.0 (e) of the Stage 2 Competition Brief & Urban Design Guidelines

A 25 m standoff distance from the nearest road kerb is used as a rule of thumb. Interpretation is flexible Participants to propose. Yes, CAD information for Site A and Site B only can be downloaded from PAM website. CAD file will not be made available. As above As above CAD information for Site A and Site B only can be downloaded from PAM website Yes

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11. Traffic Analysis Report

The Submission Requirements (Item 6.0(e)) states that the Design Report shall include "traffic analysis report". a. Please confirm the scope of the traffic analysis report. Is this

report to be confined to traffic issues within the building and the 2 parcels of the site (Plot A and Plot B as shown on page 18 of the Design Brief)?

b. We wish to request for the Traffic Report for the entire KLIFD site which was done for the Masterplan to be issued to the participants.

12. District Cooling What is the design water temperature for both the supply and return of the chilled water associated with the District Cooling as mentioned in the Design Brief (page10)?

13. 2D CAD data of Plot B (Phase II Retail Mall)

At the Briefing on 19 April 2012, it was advised that the scope of the competition includes the Great Lawn of the Public Green (located on Plot B as shown on 17 Design Brief) but excludes the retail and carpark levels located below it. a. We wish to request for 2D CAD data of the layout for the Phase II

Retail Mall and carpark located below the Great Lawn (Plot B).

b. Can any building structures be built on the Great Lawn?

Not available at this stage. The district cooling system are generated using multiple source of supply ie. From Natural gas, electric and thermal ice storage. Thermal transfer are via chilled water. Temperature & flowrate of the chilled water networks have yet to be determine and will have to be determine by the district cooling concessionaire. assumed on the basis of existing district cooling networks in the city that this would be between 5°C and 7°C flow and 13°C return. Will not be provided. Only light structure but it is not encouraged.

1. We would like to request for soft copy of these items; i. Masterplan / Site Plan – ACAD File

ii. 3D Massing of the surrounding building

iii. Security Report particularly to explain the 25m safety zone

CAD information for Site A and Site B only can be downloaded from PAM website. Will not be provided. As above.

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iv. Traffic Report

v. Schematic of Common Utility Trench (C.U.T.) 2. We wish to clarify on the total building height + 380m

i. 380m to the last habitable floor or 380m is the total building height allowed.

3. If the 3D massing model is not available, please provide us with

building heights of each plot within the KLIFD Masterplan. 4. Please provide us the base dimension for the 1:500 scale

As above. The highest or top of façade shall be 380 m (refer guidelines on pg 21). However, spires/antennas and the like that is deemed an extension from the building form is allowed to rise beyond the 380 m level. Refer to page 14 of UDG. The size of the plug in base is to follow the boundary of Site A and the depth is 50 mm.

Queries on Planning Parameters 1. Are we allowed to alter the plans of the retail area below the roof

podium garden F on page 7 of the competition brief) to allow for better accessibility for pedestrians form street level to the podium garden.

2. Are we allowed to put light weight structures and heavy weight structures on the podium garden (F on page 7 of the competition brief).

Queries on Client’s Brief 1. With reference to Item 3.0 (g), Green Compliance ‘Competitors are to

demonstrate conceptually how the Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) and Green Build Index (GBI) rating is achieved. ‘Please clarify if both LEED and GBI assessment report are required.

2. Is necessary to provide loading trucks Ingress/Egress routes on level + 13.00m (podium level) or loading trucks enter from level + 0m?

3. Is it possible that the internal circulation road go beyond the tower boundary line but stays within the phase 2 retail mall boundary line.

Participants to propose. Only light structure but it is not encouraged Yes. Participants to propose. No.

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Queries on Submission Requirements 1. In Item 6.0 Submission Item (j), ‘Competitors are allowed to submit a

model of a proposal in 1:500 scale’. The model is to be submitted in the same day as Stage 2 submission or can be submitted on the different day?

2. In Item 6.0 Submission Item (b) ‘Architectural schematic plans, sections and elevation or perspective of the overall scheme of not more than eight (*) A1 sheet in ‘portrait’ format.’ Is it possible to have the presentation layout like a banner but slices into 8 A1 portrait sheets, or does it have to be 8 A1’s that is individually layout.

Request 1. I would like to ask for additional drawings as listed as below for

design purposes; i. CAD file of the overall masterplan. ii. 3ds file of overall masterplan. iii. Plans and sections of the masterplan with height indication of all

roof levels and finish floor levels. iv. Plans of the retail area below area F, C and B on page & of the

competition brief. v. Traffic report of the masterplan, so we can come out with

complimentary ideas.

2. Is it possible to have a look at the physical model of the masterplan to get a better understanding of the site. When would that be possible?

3. Referring to the competition brief on page 7 and 8.

On page 7, C indicates Pedestrian Connection to the Ravine. On page 8, Level +0 and Level +1, there’s retail area below area of page 7. We would like to request for cross section of area C, that shows the pedestrian connection in relation to the retail area below.

Please submit models on Sunday 27 May 2012 at Grand Millennium Hotel, 160, Jalan Bukit Bintang, 55100 Kuala Lumpur. (Millennium 4,5 & 6 @ 2nd level) between 3.00 pm to 6.00 pm.

No, please adhere to submission format. Will not be provided. No. Wii not be provided.

1. Referring to section 3.0 (h) of the competition design brief is there a preferred format for the estimated cost of the project?

2. Referring to section 6.0 (e) of the competition design brief is 30 sheets in double sided format acceptable?

Participants to propose. Yes.

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3. Referring to section 6.0 (b+c) of the competition design brief is the following correct? i. 8 A1 sheets + 2 A1 (1 A0) sheets for a total of at maximum 10 A1

sheets?

ii. Chilled water temperatures?

iii. Heating water temperatures?

iv. Incoming electrical voltages to the site?

v. Geotechnical conditions and geothermal potential?

4. Referring to section 6.0 (e) of the competition design brief a cover including in the 30 sheets (A3)?

5. Referring to page 10 of the competition design brief under Documentation can we receive the information listed as “Available”, namely: a. Existing site survey b. Geotechnical Survey c. Borehole investigations

6. Referring to page 10 of the competition design brief under Documentation can the additional information listed below be provided? a. CAD drawings of the master plan including all floor plans of the master plan

12 A1 comprising 8 A1 + 2 (AO). The district cooling system are generated using multiple source of supply ie. From Natural gas, electric and thermal ice storage. Thermal transfer are via chilled water. Temperature & flowrate of the chilled water networks have yet to be determine and will have to be determine by the district cooling concessionaire. assumed on the basis of existing district cooling networks in the city that this would be between 5°C and 7°C flow and 13°C return. Incoming power to the site is estimated at 174MVA Not available. 30 sheets excluding cover. CAD information for Site A and Site B only can be downloaded from PAM website. Will not be provided. Will not be provided. Will not be provided.

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b. CAD drawings with details of the road network, c. CAD drawings of the plinth level road network +13m, and key heights and datum. d. 3-D model of the master plan

7. Referring to page 10 of the competition design brief under sustainable design if using LEED can ASHRAE US codes be adopted?

8. Referring to page 10 of the competition design brief under Connectivity to KLIFD (MRT Station) will more information be provided on the location, size, and required connection to the MRT Station to allow for “unimpeded access to the Tower lobby…”

9. Referring to page 10 of the competition design brief under Key Components are trading floors required in commercial zones?

10. Referring to page 10 of the competition design brief under Site Summary, what is the target efficiency for the whole building and for exclusive office space?

11. Referring to page 11 of the competition design brief within the Anticipated Uses and Tenant (paragraph 11), it says “Connections to outlying parking areas will need to be devised to ensure safe and easy circulation.” Where can information on the number, size, and location of these parking areas be determined?

12. On page 23 of the competition design brief it states that the onsite parking bays must be accommodated in four levels below grade, but five levels are listed as dedicated to parking (B1, B2, B3, B4, and B5), and the corresponding diagram also identifies five below grade levels available for parking. Please clarify this discrepancy.

13. On page 23 of the competition design brief it states that "parking is accessible via ramps from the L2 Level (at the Podium Level) going down to the parking levels." Are these ramps required to be isolated from levels 0, P1, and P2?

14. On page 24 of the competition design brief the Dedicated Service Area (DSA) is shown outside of the site boundary. Please confirm this

Yes Not much info available on MRT connection. Participants to propose. 75% efficiency is preferred. Participants to propose. Refer to section drawing on page 22 of UDG. Participants to propose. Yes.

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is the case. If so, can the dedicated security area still be coupled with the dedicated service area (as indicated on page 10 of the design competition brief) at that location?

15. Referring to page 24 of the competition design brief will more information of the following be provided?

16. Referring to page 24 of the competition design brief under Infrastructure Connections, is an automated waste management system being used?

No. No.

1. 380m is a height to Architectural Top including Spire?

2. Any maximum roof level shall be considered for proposal?

3. Could you please explain why 380m is chosen as the height limit for

the tower?

4. Should the proposal cover up the red dashed line area including the Public Green at surface only not the Shopping Mall bellow it and pedestrian connection to Ravine and MRT?

5. Please describe the Ravine and its functions.

6. Would that be a District Cooling System for this development like KLCC or we need to consider the designated area for signature tower cooling tower?

7. Shall we consider Island concept for fire engine access since the building volume for sure will be more than 112m3 same concept as Twin Towers?

8. Clarification on FAR and how we can get 19.1 since dividing 200,000 (GFA) by 11,042 (Site area) would be 18.11 not 19.1?

9. Please confirm if the 200,000 m2 GFA applies also to the area

The highest or top of façade shall be 380 m (refer guidelines on pg 21). However, spires/antennas and the like that is deemed an extension from the building form is allowed to rise beyond the 380 m level. As above. Not relevant. Yes. Not relevant for signature tower competition. Yes, no requirement for signature tower. Yes. The correct site area is 10,450 sq m. Yes

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between 0m to 13m level, where the parking lot and access to retail are.

10. Please clarify the discrepancy in the height markers at pages 21 (axonometric drawing) and 22. Page 21 indicates B2 Mall Level as -6.7m, while Page 22 indicates B2 Mall as -7.7m.

11. Could you please tell us what is the proposed plan for the Akisama Site as indicated in page 6?

12. The efficiency to be taken into account shouldn't be 70% in reference to DBKL calculation for NFA of commercial buildings then we can get 1750m2 NFA from 70% of 2500m2 floor plate? Please clarify if otherwise.

13. 25m security standoff shall be applied up to certain height of tower or all the way up to the tip?

14. Is it possible to have a copy of Detailed Security Master Plan Report as mentioned in design brief page 21?

15. We have been asked to stick to given levels for basements car parks (p.22-23) and to provide min of 998-1000 bays for Signature Tower parking at B1-B5 while mentioned also in 4 levels:

a. B1-B5 is 5 floors, shall we have car park at B1 (4.35m) also since is higher than B2-B5 (3.35m height)

b. Can we utilize the B3, B4 &B5 bellow Mall & Retail (Plot B) to provide required bays or we should stick to Plot A only?

c. And what would be the function of B1, Level 0, P1 and P2 bellow Plot A?

d. We are allowed to adjust the P1/P2 height to accommodate PPU (Electricity Substation) for the Tower if we should provide or that would be located outside of tower?

16. Signature Tower will be Dual Green Building Certification: GBI AND LEED, both platinum rated as mentioned in Criteria for Judging?

17. Regarding Submission Requirement:

Follow page 22. No info available. 75% efficiency is preferred. Treat it as 25 m radius from the edge of the road kerb. Height above 25 m may encroach into the standoff area. Refer pg 21 of UDG. No. Participants to propose. Yes.

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a. Item (a): A0 size would be Master plan or Site Plan? and can

we have the related soft copy of site plan with indication of Signature Tower plot parcel?

b. Request for related softcopy regarding item (c) to provide

traffic circulation. c. Item (f): We have been referred to Appendix G regarding the

softcopy format, where we can get the Appendixes?

18. Providing height of all the adjacent buildings to Signature Tower or better to have a 3D massing of proposed master plan.

19. In order to help us ensure the right connections to the boundary of A and B, could you please provide us with a 3D Model of the master plan, if it is available?

20. Can we have a high resolution softcopy of Indicative Views (p.26-29) to superimpose our proposal in those perspectives?

21. Any minimum size for the base of the optional Model in 1:500

scale?

22. Any classification for office building?

Site Plan. No. This can be downloaded from the PAM competition web site. No. Will not be provided. As above. The size of the plug in base is to follow the boundary of Site A and the depth is 50 mm. Highest standard possible.

1. To what extent, do we need to study and show for our traffic report on the 2 A1 boards? Is it only concerning the entry or exit to the Signature Tower or are we required to show the circulation route into the overall master plan?

2. Will ground and basement overall master plan traffic access plans (CAD drawings) and basement floor layouts of adjacent component buildings be provided?

3. Will basement floors be required to be connected to adjacent basements, or will they be separated or stand alone?

4. Green Compliance- The submission is to demonstrate conceptually how leadership in Energy and Environment Design (LEED) and Green Building Index (GBI) rating for PLATINUM rating is to be achieved.

Conceptual Stage. Only entry and exit to the signature tower are required. No. Separated for this purpose. Yes.

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Is there a requirement for the ESD consultant to be a local Malaysian consultancy firm?

5. Estimated Cost- and Construction program- The submission requires the provision of a estimated cost for the project (in Ringgit or USD) and construction program Is there a requirement for the cost planning consultant to be a local Malaysian consultancy firm?

6. Under clause 6j- Submission of the Stage 2 Competition brief,

competitors are allowed to submit a model of the proposal in 1:500 scale which is to be fitted within the model of the master plan which is under construction- Please clarify the site boundary for the model to be Area A or Area A + B (refer to page 17 of the Stage 2 Competition brief)? Please confirm the size of the base for tower model if it is to be fitted within the main masterplan model base.

7. Could CAD drawings of the existing site survey (including 3D

topography contour map) of the site and its immediate context be provided to the competitors?

8. Could CAD drawings of the surrounding buildings and the public green including all levels of the site plans (as indicated on page 8 of the Stage 2 Competition brief) and 3D modelling of the building, be provided to the competitors? The above is necessary in order to assist with demonstrating connectivity of the tower to its context (including but not limited to MRT station, shopping mall & The Ravine, Public Green)

9. What is The Ravine? What RL level is the Ravine at? Is it intended to have a Glazed roof cover as indicated on Page 7 of the master plan? Are competitors allowed to influence the design of this roof cover? Will Plan and section in CAD for the Ravine be provided to the

No. No. The size of the plug in base is to follow the boundary of Site A and the depth is 50 mm. No. No. It is an open space and will be at grade level (+0). The glazed roof is proposed as shown in the perspective. Participants to propose. No.

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competitors?

10. Is the proposed RLs/level of the North West gateway plaza to be assumed at +0.00m City Grade, or will levels be provided for the Conceptual Masterplan and its components?

11. Are all neighborhood components surrounding the signature tower in the masterplan to be incorporated/ adopted in the signature tower design? OR is the competition is strictly limited to Area A & B (page 17 of the Stage 2 competition brief) only? Will basic layouts at Ground/Podium level of the neighbourhood component buildings be provided to identify pedestrian traffic and entrances and allow for connectivity to the Signature Tower?

12. Page 20 & 21 of the Stage 2 Competition brief refers to the Security Master Plan Report with regards to the 25m security stand-off distance- Could The Security Masterplan Report or any additional details be provided to the competitors?

13. Could CAD information of the major connecting highway &

roads surrounding the site be provided to the competitors?

14. Could the views/images on page 26, 27, 28 & 29 of the Stage 2 Competition brief be provided in high resolution (soft copy) to competitors for perspective montage purposes?

15. What is The Akisama site?

16. At the 19th April 2012 briefing session, it was discussed that the model may be submitted directly to the judging venue at a later date- Can the submission venue, date & time be confirmed?

17. With Reference to clause 4.0- Submission of the Stage 2 Competition brief, there are four main criteria for judging- Could the competition organiser confirm allocation of weightings for each four criteria?

Yes. Strictly limited to Site A & Site B. No. No. No. No. No info available. Please submit models on Sunday 27 May 2012 at

Grand Millennium Hotel, 160, Jalan Bukit Bintang, 55100 Kuala Lumpur. (Millennium 4,5&6 @ 2nd level) between 3.00 pm to 6.00 pm.

No.

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18. At the 19th Sep 2012 briefing session, it was discussed that random security check for incoming vehicles to the Signature tower will be conducted. Could the intent and extent of this security check be confirmed and details of any security system to be adopted be made available?

19. At the 19th Sep 2012 briefing session, it was discussed that competitors are to only design the signature tower including the tower floors, Level 1, Level 0, Level B1 to Level B5 within Site A, and that any design on Site B is only limited to the Podium public Green at RL+13.0- As the tower design would determine the lower floors layout within Site A, and thus may affect the lower floor layout including connectivity to the retail and other facilities within Site B, could the competitor influence the design of Site B layout from Level 1 to B3?

20. At the 19th Sep 2012 briefing session, with regards to design scope & extent to Site Area B, it was discussed that competitors can include landscape elements including light weight structure. Could the competition organiser clearly outline the scope & design elements allowable on Site Area B?

21. At the 19th Sep 2012 briefing session, it was discussed that the Signature Tower was to be treated as an island site with road works surrounding the perimeter of Site Area A- Could the competition organiser clearly confirm this requirement?

22. With reference to page 18 of the Stage 2 Competition brief, the proposed elevated CBD ring road connects directly (entry and exit to the signature tower drop off) to the MEX highway and down to a road at the B2 level- this connection is currently not available. Could the competition organiser confirm if this connection has been determined (and details will be forwarded) and that competitors are to follow this approach, or if the competitors are to propose traffic system based on our own traffic analysis?

23. Could the competition organiser provide additional design levels for the masterplans including all perimeters edges to the masterplans?

No. No. Consider Site B as strictly landscaping design. Yes. Yes. Yes, competitors are to strictly follow the proposed road systems. No.

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24. Could the competition organiser provide additional design information for the MRT station?

25. Could the competition organiser advise whether it is necessary to show the services as required in KL, i.e. sewerage, TNB substations, watertanks, etc., or can we assume they will be ready for connection to a centralised system for the overall development.

No. Assume these will be ready for connection.

1. Is the total GFA of 200,000m2 measured from Level 0 (+0.00m City Grade) or Level +13.00 Public Green?

2. Is the maximum building height of +380.00m (from City Grade) measured until the finished roof level of the last floor? Can any other type of structure, like a spire, exceed this height?

3. Could you please provide a 3D model of the Master Plan?

4. Could you provide more comprehensive drawings that illustrate vehicular access to the site at the different levels? (ramps from different streets and how they connect to the site and different underground levels)

5. What is the size (width, number of lanes) of the ring road on Level +13.00m?

6. On Page 20 of the Design Brief, an entrance/exit point for the

Garage is suggested. Is this a fixed location, or can we suggest another one? Also, how many ramps are we expected to show (any preference or just the minimum number)?

7. We assume that the traffic analysis report is a general description and circulation diagrams within the site, and NOT a detailed traffic engineering report with trip counts and analyses of traffic projections, etc. Please confirm this assumption.

8. For the submission required Master Plan drawings, should the plots south of Jalan Kampung Padan be included?

9. Should the Master Plan drawing deliverable include the entire master

Building height limit shall be measured from +0 (grade level) The highest or top of façade shall be 380 m (refer guidelines on pg 21). However, spires/antennas and the like that is deemed an extension from the building form is allowed to rise beyond the 380 m level. No. No. Participants to propose. Participants to propose. Yes. No. It should be focused on the competition Site A & Site

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plan project area, or should it be focused on the sites immediately adjacent to the Tower location (site context, illustrating landscape and access routes to and within the Tower site)?

10. We assume that the proof for compliance with LEED and GBI Rating Systems is a general summary and explanation of the strategies to reach the GBI/LEED goals (spreadsheets and description of most relevant strategies used). Please confirm this assumption.

11. Could you provide the mentioned KL City Plan 2020? Could you clarify which of the aspirations does KLIFD meets and plans to exceed?

12. Please provide AutoCAD Drawings of the Survey plans showing spot levels and existing services.

13. Please provide AutoCAD Drawings of the Proposed Master Plan with spot levels and the proposed connecting bridge over Jalan Tun Razak

14. What is the expected capacity for the Banquet Facilities? This has a direct impact to the overall planning layout, drop off area and car park requirement.

B. Yes. Participants to ascertain. CAD information for Site A and Site B only can be downloaded from PAM website. Will not be provided. Participants to propose.

1. What is the scope of the proposal? Main Brief, page 6. We can see there are 2 areas. Area A is the boundary for the Signature Tower and Area B is Retail Mall/Tower Plinth & Integrated landscape (Phase 2). But then under the PDF: STAGE 2 COMPETITION DESIGN BRIEF AND URBAN DESIGN GUIDELINES. 3.0 DESIGN BRIEF & URBAN DESIGN GUIDELINES, you can read: "Competitors are allowed to provide alternative landscape proposal to area B of the site"

What does it mean? Do we need to design a podium with Retail Mall/Tower Plinth & Integrated landscape? Like you can see in page 21 of the Main Brief, or we just develop the landscape to make it fit with our proposal of the Signature Tower?

Just develop the landscape to fit with the proposal.

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2. Under submission requirements, it is no clear to us if we have a

limit of 10 or 12 A1 formats.

3. Is the basement area included in the 200,000 m2?

4. About the connection with the Shopping Mall and the Ravine, in

order to see what possibilities of connections do we have, we would like to know if the design of these elements is already done or what is the status of these projects.

5. Is there any limit for the overall cost of the Signature Tower?

6. Is it possible to achieve more information about the masterplan traffic?

Detailed information about: - Highways - Roads - Pathways and its connections to the different level mentioned in

the masterplan including the proposed program.

7. Is a cost estimate required?

If yes: Which standard should the scope of work will be based on? (HOAI, AIA, RIBA?) Is there a format that will be given to the participants?

8. Concerning the required program of the signature tower:

Is there a recommendation concerning the relation of office area and hotel area? For example, a percentage number or number of rooms/keys?

9. For the physical model: Mentioned in the brief 6.0 SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS, you can read: “Competitors are allowed to submit a model of the proposal in 1:500 scale. The scale of the site boundary would fit with the model of the masterplan which is under construction.

12 A1 comprising 8 A1 + 2 (AO). Car parking area is excluded. It is still at master planning stage. No details available. Participants to propose. No further info available. Yes, participants to propose. Participants to propose.

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What is the site boundary for the model? Only plot A or also plot B? If plot B is included, do we need to have the 13m height for the podium in order to ensure our model fits in the masterplan model?

The size of the plug in base is to follow the boundary of Site A and the depth is 50 mm.

1. Are there any traffic assessment/analysis studies for the KLIFD overall that provide the background context and information that could be made available to the tenderers?

2. Aside from car parking requirements, are there any provision requirements for coach parking/pick-up/drop-off, goods vehicle loading/unloading bays?

3. Page 11 of the Design Brief - Space planning – “Connections to outlying parking areas will need to be devised to ensure safe and easy circulation.” Does that refer to vehicle connections or people connections between on-site parking and off-site car parks?

Will not be provided. Participants to propose. As above.

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