Vine Inception Report Part 1 of 2

The Proposed Renovation and Alteration and Addition Works
For Imperial Cinema
At
29 Burrows Street, Wanchai, Hong Kong
For
The Vine Christian Fellowship
INCEPTION AND FEASIBILITY STUDY REPORT
Prepared and Edited by

Synthesis Design Limited
17 August 2009
Table of Contents
1.0 Introduction
2.0 Architectural Design
3.0 Structural Engineering
4.0 Mechanical & Electrical Engineering
5.0 Acoustics and Audio-Visual Engineering
6.0 Appendices
Appendix A: Introduction
Appendix A1 – WCCE Initial Structural Feasibility

Result
Appendix A2 – Due Diligence Study Sketches
Appendix B: Architectural Design Attachments
Appendix B1 – Section 16 Application

Documents and Town Planning
Board Letter
Appendix B2 – Land Lease for the Project Site
Appendix B3 – Summary of Ministries
Requirements and Ministries’
Facilities Usage Table
Appendix B4 – Preliminary Layout Plans
Appendix B5 – Proposed Master Programme
Appendix C: Structural Design Attachments
Appendix C1 – Disabled/Fireman’s Lift Locations

Appendix C2 – Proposed Openings on Wind
Frame Beam 1B-26
Appendix C3 – Proposed New Additional Floor
Appendix C4 – Design Data for Roof Design
Imposed Load
Appendix C5 – Proposed Location for Additional
Water Tank
Appendix D: Building Services Schematic

Layouts and Mark-ups
Appendix E: Wall and Door STC Requirement

And Acoustic Door Catalogue
The Proposed Renovation and Alteration and Addition For Imperial Cinema
at 29 Burrows Street, Wanchai Hong Kong
for The Vine Christian Fellowship
1.0 Introduction 2. Provisions of full sprinkler coverage to the entire building to satisfy the new vision to do more community works to reach out to the Wanchai
current Fire Services Code and to meet the current PPE requirements; community.
1.1 The Imperial Cinema
3. Total overhaul of the outdated existing air-conditioning system which has To ascertain the development restrictions on the building lot, Synthesis has
been left idle for the past few years; ordered the Land Lease for the cinema building from the Land Registry and
The Vine Christian Fellowship (The Vine) has entered into a 15-year tenancy
agreement to turn the existing Imperial Cinema at 29 Burrows Street, found that the lease conditions on the Lot were rather general and there were
4. Total replacement of existing plumbing and drainage systems which has no specifics on the limits for many of the development parameters as one
Wanchai, into their new Vine Centre 2.
not been used for the past few years; might expect from the land leases of more recent time, such as, maximum
The Imperial Cinema is about 40 years of age and was first constructed allowable Gross Floor Area, Building Height Limit, etc.
5. Re-roofing of the entire existing roof as there were extensive water
around 1969. The cinema has since undergone several alterations over the
damage on the ceiling of the balcony floor; The findings seemed to be consistent with the existing record plans on file
years converting the original single theatre into smaller theatres to adapt to
the changing trend of the cinema entertainment that prefers smaller intimate with the Buildings Department that no reference to the Gross Floor Area (GFA)
6. Unauthorized building works (UBW) on the roof: existing metal shed was found in any of the original building submissions all the subsequent A&A
atmosphere.
housing the A/C System and another small structure on the roof are both submissions made over the years.
UBW’s which are required to be removed.
The original cinema was a single theatre comprised of a main viewing hall
with a raked floor seating and an upper balcony in stepped seating with a In the major A&A Works carried out in 1986-87 in which a new slanted steel
total seating capacity just below 1300 persons. Major alterations and floor structure was added to the building, no calculations with respect to the
1.3 Addition of New Floor Areas new GFA were found in the approved plans.
additions were carried out in the following years:
In reviewing the layouts to meet the projected needs of the Church, The Vine After having discussion with our own Authorized Person who is more familiar
1. 1986 – 87: First A&A submission dividing existing theatre into
has requested Synthesis to explore the possibility of adding more floor areas with the Building Regulations and practice of the time, it seemed like adding
upper and lower theatres by means of lightweight
to the existing structure since the current configuration of the floor plans can more floor areas to the building could be feasible as long as the same building
steel beams and steel plates; and alteration of access
only provide a large worship venue for their Sunday services with few envelope is maintained. The proposed addition of floor areas, however, will be
staircase to U/G.
breakout space, there are no other usable/functional floor areas to subject to approval by the Buildings Department and the Lands Department
accommodate the uses by their different ministries, including the Church’s when we submit the A&A works formally.
2. 1997 – 00: Structural changes to staircases from G/F to U/G and
division of lower theatre further into 2 smaller
theatres.
1.2 Due Diligence Process
The adaptive re-use of the Imperial Cinema was first considered by The Vine in
Jan 2007. Synthesis was asked to assist in providing assessment on the
existing structure in terms of statutory compliance and building system
upgrades in order to bring the building up to the current health and safety
standards as the cinema had been left unoccupied for a number of years. The
project was not considered viable at the time because of costs reason.
In February 2009, Synthesis was approached by The Vine again to assist them
in the due diligence process for a possible long term lease on the building
when the Church was presented with the opportunity again after a defaulting
lease by the last tenant who had their land use permission rejected by the
Town Planning Board.
The Imperial Cinema was originally designed as a Place of Public

Entertainment (PPE), whilst most of existing planning of the Cinema can still
meet the current requirements of the Building Regulations and the subsidiary
codes and the Fire Services Code (Code of Practice for Minimum Fire Services
Installations and Equipment), the following deficiencies were identified for
major upgrades:
1. Addition of a Fireman’s Lift to meet the requirements for PPE in

accordance with the Code of Practice for Means of Access for Firefighting
and Rescue. The Fireman’s lift can be doubled up as a disabled lift to
satisfy the accessibility requirements to Barrier Free Design Manual, 1997;
Existing Cinema Building Section Showing the Slanted Steel Floor Deck
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1.4 Positive Structural Feasibility Result
With the possibility of adding more floor areas, the Church then
commissioned Wong & Cheng Consulting Engineer in April 2009 to carry out
a cursory structural feasibility study for the addition of a new floor at the First
Floor Level.
The new floor would become the new Main Auditorium where some of the
stepped balcony seating would need to be demolished to create headroom
for the new floor. The combined capacity of the new Main Auditorium would
be about 700 seats, which was generally agreed by the Church leaders to be
the minimum acceptable seating capacity for the new centre.
The result of the structural feasibility study came back positive for the addition
of a new floor at the 1/F and a new small office on the lower roof by the
existing water tanks. The latter, however, was not adopted because of the
major structural strengthening required on the existing roof beams and slabs;
and the provision of access in compliant with the Barrier Free Design to the
new office was found to be problematic. Refer to attachment in Appendix
A1 for WCCE’s Feasibility Result.
The positive structural feasibility result enabled us to turn the current main
viewing floor at U/G into a “Ministries Centre” with a number of multi-
purpose type rooms including a large “Multi-Purpose Studio” area for
medium size gatherings.
This new ministries floor will allow the Sunday School to be held in the same
building concurrently with the Sunday Services, and it is envisioned that the
new Ministries Centre will be the active area where the different ministries of
the Church can hold meetings and gatherings throughout the week.
Sketches of the proposed layouts and section are appended with this report in
Appendix A2. The proposed layouts have formed the basis for the
consultancy services for the Project Team
1.5 The Project Team
The Project Consultant Team has officially commenced on the Project on 15

June 2009. It is composed of the following multi-disciplinary consultants:
Synthesis Design Limited Lead Consultant and Architectural and Project Team Organization Chart
Interior Design ( including Authorized
Person Services )
Wong and Cheng Consulting Structural Engineering (including

Engineers Registered Structural Engineer Services)
& Geotechnical Engineering ( including
Geotechnical Engineer Services )
Daniel Chan & Associates Ltd Mechanical and Electrical Engineering
Shen Wilsom & Wilke, Ltd Acoustics, Audiovisual, Stage Lighting &
Machinery
Rider Levett Bucknall Cost Estimating and Control, Tendering

and Contracting

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1.6 Objectives of the Inception / Feasibility Study i) Preparation of the Site Clearing Contract with the Quantity g) Review of the potable and flush water supply as well as new
Surveyor for removal of existing finishes and furniture, fixture requirements for fire services water;
It is envisaged that Project will be carried out in various workstages as follows: and equipment (FFE) from the building prior to the eventual
h) Initial discussion with the utilities companies for potential
building A&A works.
upgrade of the power and water usage.
1. Workstage 1 - Inception / Feasibility Study
2. Workstage 2 - Schematic Design
3. Workstage 3 - Design Development B Structural Engineering
D. Acoustics and Audio / Visual, Stage Lighting & Machinery
4. Workstage 4 - Contract Documentation and Tendering
5. Workstage 5 - Construction Synthesis has worked closely with WCCE on the detailed structural feasibility
studies in the followings areas of the building in order to achieve the a) Establishing requirements from The Vine’s WACA team on
proposed functional requirements: the expectations and performance for the Audio / Visual
The objective of the Workstage 1 Inception/Feasibility Study aims to allow the equipment in the Main Auditorium on 1/F and the Multi-
multi-disciplinary consultants to carry thorough study and to gather data and a) Retrieval of structural record plans and calculations from the Purpose Studio on U/G and other areas if required.
statutory restrictions on the existing structure to identify the constraints and Buildings Department;
issues with the feasibility of the proposed alterations and addition works. b) Performing conceptual acoustical studies based on the
schematic architectural plans and sections; and using the
b) Addition of a fireman’s/disabled lift core;
Since the commencement of the Project, the multi-disciplinary team has findings of the studies and comments on architectural
carried out many detailed studies in various aspects of the existing building volume, shape, potential for optimum reverberation,
c) Addition of new floor area at 1/F as the new Main
designs. This Inception/Feasibility Study Report summarizes our findings and diffusion and reflection control for acoustic imaging.
Auditorium floor;
proposed solutions to the constraints and issues found to date:
c) Establishing acoustical design criteria in the following
d) Introduction of two large openings on the major wind categories:
frame beam to allow access into to the new auditorium
A. Architectural Design floor at 1/F; i. Optimum reverberation criteria for church theatre;
ii. Acoustic separation between the space and adjacent
Works carried out by the Synthesis team include: e) Demolition of the entire Projection Booth at 4/F to increase spaces for simultaneous uses;
the headroom above the balcony floor;
a) Review of the Land Use status according to the Outline iii. Maximum permissible background noise levels in terms
Zoning Plan for Wanchai with respect to Use by a Religious f) Review additional loadings on the roof imposed by the new of NC (Noise Criterion) ratings due to the operation of
Institution, and preparation of Section 16 Planning mechanical equipment and increased water tank capacities HVAC systems, plumbing, electrical, technical
Application for Permission of Use. on the roof; performance equipment and elevator systems;
iv. Review site location and establish anticipated exterior
b) Review of record General Building Plans to understand the g) Assessment of the roof structure for possible use of the roof noise affecting the site.
original development constraints and design and planning as a roof garden.
assumptions;
c) Review of existing Land Lease conditions for the Cinema C. Building Services Upgrades
Building;
d) Review of applicable building regulations and codes under a) Retrieval of record plans for drainage plans from the
the Buildings Ordinance for proposed planning and design Buildings Department;
changes to the building; b) Site inspections to identify current ratings of the main
electrical switches, water supply capacities and meter
e) Establishing requirements from individual ministries to locations, etc. and to identify any constraints and issues with
compile the Design Brief for the Project Team the existing building;
f) Preparation of preliminary layout plans to incorporate the c) Estimation of the required loadings and capacity of M&E
Client’s user requirements based on the Design Brief services based on the preliminary design layouts from the
established above; Architect and users’ requirements;
d) Initial discussion with the Fire Services Department for the
g) Coordination with the other consultants on their assessments upgrade of the Sprinkler System and the need for an
of the existing facilities against the requirements of the Emergency Power Generator;
Clients and the proposed preliminary layouts and sections of
the building. e) Recommendation for the appropriate new Air-conditioning
System;
h) Establishing Master Programme for the Project and identify
f) Review of existing power provisions against new power use
the key milestones date.
projection;

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2.0 Architectural Design consultation. Majority of supporting responses will normally warranty an
approval of the proposed usage, however, the reverse may not be always true.
2.1 Land Use Permission
The PTB will generally look for consistency of use with the characters of the
The Imperial Cinema is situated at the Inland Lot No. I.L. 7967, which is zoned surrounding neighborhood. In our case, there are a couple of religious
for “C/R Use”, i.e. for commercial and/or residential development in institutions already located within the same Lot at the base of the residential
accordance with the Outline Zoning Plan (OZP) for Wanchai, Approved Plan building, Wah To Building, behind the Cinema.
No. S/H5/25.
In our Section 16 Application, we have included a few precedent cases from
“Religious Institution” is written under Column 2 of the Schedule of Use for the PTB record concerning similar conversions from Commercial to Religious
Commercial/ Residential Use of the Explanatory Statement and Notes for the Institution Use. We should expect a straight forward approval for our Section
Wanchai OZP, which means the conversion of the cinema building into church 16 Application.
usage would require a Land Use Permission by means of a Section 16 Planning
Application to the Town Planning Board (TPB) of the Planning Department. Synthesis submitted the Section 16 Planning Application to the Planning
Department on 24 July 2009 and supplemental/amended information on 28
The Section 16 Planning Application is in general a two (2) months process. July 2009.
When a Section 16 application is received and found in order by the TPB, they
will then conduct a 3-week public consultation process to solicit comments Shortly after our submission, the TPB has initiated the public consultation
from the people in the neighborhood by posting a public notice on the process by posting a public notice outside the cinema building on 1 August
premises concerned. 2009. The Public Consultation Period will end on 21 August 2009.
PTB has also informed us that a Board Meeting has been set up on 18
September 2009 to review our application and by which time a decision shall
be reached for our application.
Copies of the Section 16 Planning Application documents and the letter from
the Town Planning Board are attached in Appendix B1
2.2 Review of Land Lease and Record General Building Plans
Land Lease
Both the record General Building Plans and Land Lease had been retrieved
during the due diligence process prior to the formal commencement of the
Project.
For A&A works, It is paramount for the Project Team to review and
understand the original design parameters for the existing structure based on
the Land Lease conditions as well as the planning and design assumptions
stated on the record plans from the Buildings Department.
A Land Lease stipulates the rights and duties of both the Government and the
Tenant, it also includes very specific design parameters to control the
proposed development, such as buildable floor area (Gross Floor Area),
massing, height and other facilities like parking number and landscape areas,
access, etc.
Wanchai Outline Zoning Plan No. S/H5/25 Showing a “C/R” Use for our Lot
The Lease for our site was renewed on 12 December 1963 for another 75
years. The provisions of the Lease were rather general and contained no
specifics for any of the development parameters mentioned above, this gave
The Section 16 Application documents including those drawings showing the
some leeway in interpreting the allowable buildable area, i.e. GFA, for the
diagrammatic layouts of the proposed usage of the cinema building will be
building.
open for inspection by the public at the Planning Department Office in North
Point.
A copy of the Land Lease for the Project Site is attached in Appendix B2 for Public Notice of the Planning Application as “Proposed Religious Institution
All comments received will be made available for public inspection until it is Posted Outside of the Imperial Cinema
easy reference.
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Record General Building Plans
The record General Building Plans provide valuable design information of the
original planning and design assumptions:
a) Classifications of the different usages within the building, hence

the Fire Resisting Construction of the building (The original
building was designed as a PPE);
b) Original design populations for the different theatres and the
maximum capacity of the discharge values of the escape
staircases;
c) Provisions for means of escape in terms of minimum required
and provided dimensions for the widths escape routes and exit
doors
d) Provisions of sanitary fittings in terms of minimum required and
provided numbers of fittings for urinals, water closets and
washbasin for both female and male;
e) Detailed dimensions of the layouts;
Synthesis has input the building plans, sections and elevations of the cinema
building based on the record General Building Plans into our CAD system.
The proposed modifications on the CAD system has been issued to the sub-
consultants as design background during the Inception / Feasibility Stage.
2.3 Establish Design Brief & Preliminary Layout Plans
One of the major objectives for this Workstage is to establish the Client’s
Design Brief for the Project Team, i.e. the spatial and functional requirements
from all the ministries of The Vine.
Synthesis has worked closely with The Vine’s Building Project Coordinator to
solicit the detailed requirements from the different ministries head of the
Church.
A Summary of Ministries Requirements and a Ministries’ Facilities Usage Table

based on the weekly usage of the current Vine Centre were received from The
Vine. Refer to attachments in Appendix B3.
These ministries requirements have been used as the basis for the planning
and design of the preliminary layouts of the proposed new Vine Centre 2.
Refer to attachments in Appendix B4 for Preliminary Layout Plans.
2.5 Coordination of Consultant Works
The preliminary layout plans has been distributed to all the consultants for
generating schematic layouts and preliminary estimation of building system
requirements:
Excerpt of Current Land Lease Attachment with the Original Land Exchange Plan Showing the Owner of the Lot, a) Different proposed usages within the building and hence fire
The Hong Kong & China Gas Company Limited resistance construction classifications;

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2.6 Master Programme over by the new Main Building Contractor. The main purpose of this process
b) Projected population within each area, hence the required means
is to avoid the need to report completion for the demolition works and wait
of escape provisions as well as the provisions of the sanitary
Synthesis has worked closely with The Vine and the Project Team within the for BD’s acknowledgement of the completion before the A&A can be
fittings, i.e. water closets, urinals and washbasins.
Inception period to establish a Master Programme for the Project which commenced.
c) Preliminary estimations on the air-conditioning loading; includes a 14 months design and construction programme.
The proposed Master Programme for the Project in Microsoft Project format is
d) Preliminary estimations on power consumptions;
attached in Appendix B5.
e) Preliminary assessment on the alterations required for the Single Contract Approach
plumbing and drainage systems; Key Dates
It was concluded that a single Main Contractor should be responsible for
f) Proposed diagrammatic layouts for different building services
carrying out the structural demolition and alteration works followed The following are the Key Dates in the proposed Project Master Programme:
systems;
immediately by the renovation works to both the interiors and exterior of the
g) Preliminary on the acoustic separation between different usages building.
Key Dates Proposed
and proposed acoustic performance required in the individual This will ensure a single un-interrupted construction process without any
areas; possible need for the Buildings Department to acknowledge the completion of 1. Project Commencement 15 Jun 2009
the demolition works or sections of the works. The acknowledgement
h) Preliminary assessment on the acoustical characteristics of the key 2. Site Clearance Contract Tender Issue 22 Jun 2009
process could potentially stall the construction works after the demolition of
performance space, the Main Theatre at 1/F and Creative Studio
some of the major structure components of the existing building. 3. Section 16 Planning Application 18 Jul 2009
at U/G
i) Perform in depth check on the structural feasibilities for the The proposed single-contract approach master programme is comprised of a 5 4. Site Clearance Contract Award 04 Aug 2009
following areas: months Design Stage and 9 months of Construction which includes two 5. General Building Plans Submission 07 Aug 2009
months for the structural demolition works. The tender evaluation and award
• New Lift Core Location; for the Main A&A Tender Works Contract will be carried out concurrently 6. Demolition Plans Submission 07 Aug 2009
• New floor plate at 1/F from Grid Line 4 to 10 and type of with the demolition works. 7. Site Clearance Completion 04 Sep 2009
construction proposed, i.e. with reinforced concrete slabs or The single-contract approach also allows the Project Design Team as well as
lightweight composite metal deck construction, etc. the Client’s Project Team more time at the beginning of the project to 8. Section 16 Approval 15 Sep 2009
establish the Design Brief with more resolved layout plans for all government 9. Demolition Works Tender Issue 15 Sep 2009
• Leveling of the raked floor structure at U/G with new floor submissions.
slabs at different levels connecting with stairs or ramps for 10. Drainage Plans Submission 30 Sep 2009
handicapped access; A two-contract approach with separate contracts for the demolition works
11. General Building Plans Approval 05 Oct 2009
• Introduction of major opening through the deep wind frame and the subsequent A&A and Renovation works would require the Demolition
beam on 1/F at Grid Line 4. Plans and General Building Plans to be submitted almost immediately after the 12. Demolition Plans Approval 05 Oct 2009
commencement of the Project which is not practical.
• Demolition of existing balcony stepped seating areas in front 13. Structural Plans Submission 08 Oct 2009
of Grid Line 4; 14. Lift Contract Tender Issue 16 Oct 2009
• Demolition of the existing project booth level. Novation of Demolition Contract with the Main Contract
15. Drainage Plan Approval 30 Nov 2009
Synthesis has been working closely with the individual consultants to ensure “Novation” is a term used in contract law and business law to describe the act 16. Demolition Works Award 16 Nov 2009
all the constraints and issues of the existing or future building systems are of either replacing an obligation to perform with a new obligation, or
replacing a party to an agreement with a new party. 17. Lift Contract Award 17 Nov 2009
clearly identified and analysed with proposed possible solutions before
proceeding to the next Schematic Design stage. 18. Commencement of Demolition Works 17 Nov 2009
Because of the need to submit the demolition plans and tender the demolition
works ahead of the main A&A and Renovation works which require longer 19. Main Contract Tender Issue 21 Nov 2009
time to prepare, it is proposed that the Demolition Contract to be let out 20. Structural Plans Approval 4 Dec 2009
ahead of the Main Contract.
21. Demolition Works Completion 16 Jan 2010
It will enables the demolition works to be carried out as soon as the 22. Main Contract Award 16 Jan 2010
demolition plans are approved and consent to commencement of works
granted by BD in early November 2009, which is the same time when the 23. Commencement of A&A Works 17 Jan 2010
Tender for the Main Contracts will be issued. 26 Jul 2010
24. Main A&A Works Practical Completion
It is proposed that when the demolition works is completed which is about 25. Scheduled Move-in Date 16 Aug 2010
the same time when the Main Contract is awarded, the Demolition Contract
will be novated by the Main Contractor who will be assuming liabilities from
the demolition works.
The Demolition Specialist Contractor will resign from BD being the Registered
General Building Contractor of the Project, and the A&A works will be taken
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2.7 Site Clearance Contract
It is intended a site clearance will take place soon after the project
commencement to remove all the existing finishes to clear out the site prior to
the final structural demolition works.
The site clearance tender was issued to three (3) prospective contractors in
early July 2009. Due to the presence of asbestos in some of the materials
inside the building, an addendum to include the removal and disposal of the
asbestos containing materials was added in mid July 2009. The final
quotations were returned on 22 July 2009.
Interviews were carried out on 29 July 2009 to clarify the queries on the
submitted quotations and to verify the tenderers’ understanding of the scope
of works involved.
Removal of asbestos containing materials would require the engagement of a

registered asbestos consultant and a registered asbestos contractor in
accordance with the Air Pollution Ordinance. All site clearance can only
commence after the consent is given by the EPD inspector.
The Owner of the building has been informed of the site clearance contract
due to take place in August 2009 and they have been advised by Synthesis to
remove all their belongings out of the premises before the end of July 2009.
During the removal process, the Owner’s removal contractor has also removed
all the existing fixed seats and other existing audio/visual equipment within
the cinema including the A/C mechanical plant on the roof.
It was agreed with the building Owner that the three (3) existing projectors
inside the project booth plus the chandelier at 1/F would be saved because of
the potential values in reflecting the history of cinema designs of Hong Kong.
They have been set aside for relocation and refurbished by the Hong Kong
Film Archive. The Vine has expressed their interest in retaining one of the
projectors for display at the main entrance lobby/café in the future.
The Site Clearance contract is expected to be awarded in the later half of

August 2009. Meanwhile, a fourth quotation is being reviewed by the
Architect.
There are about 1 to 1.5 months of float time on the Master Programme
between the site clearance contract and the demolition works, the longer
evaluation time for of the site clearance contract should not have major
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3.0 Structural Design Site constraints and limitations 3.5 9m3 Increased Fire Services Water Tank Capacity
This section summarizes the detailed assessment and analysis on the proposed The existing beam 1B-26 is the major element of the wind frame along Grid Assessment:
structural alteration and addition works that are required to satisfy the Line 4, forming two openings on it will totally cut the main reinforcements of
proposed layout changes to the existing structure as well as provisions of the the beam which will weaken the rigidity of the original wind frame. To Due to the increased water tank capacities to satisfy the current F. S.
prevalent building regulations and codes: compensate for the loss of rigidity, either of the following options has to be requirements in accordance with the Code of Practice for Fire Services
carried out to reinstate its original rigidity. Installations, new weigh of approximately 100kN will be added to the roof
a) Provisions of the current health and safety codes and near column C9 and C10. Strengthening works for the affected beams and
regulations under the Hong Kong Buildings Ordinance and Option 1: enlarge the upper and lower parts of the existing beam 1B- columns may be required.
Code of Practice of Fire Services Installations; 26 first and then introduce two openings (size: 2200(H) x
1800(W)) on the existing beam. Please refer to Appendix C5 for proposed location of the additional water
b) Addition of new floor areas to cater for uses by the different tank.
ministries of the Church; Option 2: totally remove the existing beam 1B-26 first and then
reconstruct it by introducing a large opening (size: 2200(H) x
c) Demolition and leveling off existing floor areas at U/G to 8629(W)) on it.
improve the internal ambience and usage of the new Vine
Centre; Please refer to Appendix C2 for the proposed openings and the extent of
strengthening works.
3.1 Disabled/Fireman's Lift

3.3 Additional Floor
Originally Proposed Location: reinforced concrete lift core directly on the
top of pile cap between existing column C11 and C12. Proposed Works: Add an new floor slab across the void over the U/G from
Grid Lines 5-10/A-D at level 13.0m mPD
Site Constraints and Limitations
Extent and Nature of Works
Existing structural reinforcement drawings and calculation records for the pile
cap are missing from the BD Record, and it would be possible for the The additional platform will be functioned as an auditorium with a design
Registered Structural Engineer to prove to BD that the existing pile cap can imposed load of 5kPa. To minimize the sound transmission from the proposed
sustain the additional load from the installation of the proposed lift core. floor to the classrooms underneath, the new floor will be constructed as a
Therefore, we need to position the new lift shaft location away from the normal weight concrete “Bondek” profile sheet composite slab with a
existing pile cap area. maximum thickness of 125mm. All loadings from the composite slab will be
transferred to the existing R.C. columns through structural steel supporting
framing.
Revised Location: To be relocated directly on the soil ground near column
C11 to avoid interaction with the existing pile cap. Please refer to Appendix C3 for the plan and section showing the location
and level of the proposed new floor.
Advantages
3.4 Roof Loading
a) Self-stand concrete reinforced lift shaft can be constructed to provide
2 hours FRP; Assessment:
b) all loadings from the installation of the proposed lift shaft and lift pit The existing roof was designed as a non-accessible roof with loading designed
will be transferred directly to the underground soil; and for roof maintenance only. According to the Building (Construction)
Regulations, the design imposed load for a roof without direct access is only
c) No checking for the existing pile cap is required and may be approved 0.75kPa and no additional occupancy is allowed. Therefore, the proposed
by Buildings Department. mechanical plant area along grid lines 7-8/A-D for accommodation of chillers
and AHU should be relocated as its design imposed load 7.0kPa is much larger
Please refer to Appendix C1 for the revised location. than that of the existing roof.
WCCE recommended to relocate the proposed plant room along Grid Lines 3-
3.2 Openings Through Existing Wind Frame Along Grid Line 4 4/A-D as the removal of the Projection Room will compensate large part of
the additional loads from the installation of the of the new plant room.
Proposed Works: Forming two openings of size 1800 mm(W) x 2200 mm(H))
on the existing wind frame member, beam 1B-26. Please refer to Appendix C4 for existing roof design imposed load.

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4.0 Building Services Design in the existing cinema. The cooling water leaves the water-cooled condenser Summary of Pros & Cons for Chiller Plant Options
in a chiller and enters the cooling tower.
4.1 Mechanical Ventilation and Air-Conditioning (MVAC) Chiller Plant Option Option 1 Option 2
The temperature of the condenser water will be lowered as it vaporizes when Water Cooled Chiller Air Cooled Chiller Plant
it passes through the cooling tower. Due to the evaporation loss, drift carry- Plant (2 nos. of 65 RT chiller)
The Existing Cinema Building
over in the cooling tower and the blowdown, an extra 1 to 2% of circulated (2 nos. of 65RT chiller)
condensing water is required to compensate for the water loss. Chiller Plant Room Outdoor: 120m2 Outdoor: 60m2
a) Based on the site inspection record, there is a concrete air Size
conditioning make-up water tank with volume of 22.7m3 on The bleed-off volume ranges from 0.05% to 0.6% (already included in the
the roof. aforesaid 1 to 2%) is dependent on the prevailing conditions of air Capital Cost of Chiller HK$780,000 HK$550,000
contaminant, water supply quality and the method of water treatment. Plant (HK$230,000 more;
b) Existing MVAC system comprised of water cooled chiller, Quantity of make up for the cooling water is about 0.0025 L/s/RT of cooling about 30%)
cooling towers and air handling units with correspondence capacity. Annual Maintenance HK$11,700 HK$8,250
panels and motor control centre house in a sheet metal shed
Cost of Chiller Plant HK$3,450 more; about
on the lower roof. The entire existing MVAC System shall be As water and sewer services are purchased from the Water Authority and 30% more)
removed and replaced by a new system. Drainage Authority. The average unit charge of water-related utilities is as Annual Electricity Cost HK$ 273,312 HK$ 364,416
follows: of (HK$ 91,104 less;
Background
Chiller Plant about 30% less
x Water Authority’s average cubic metre charge for freshwater is
The preliminary cooling load estimation indicates that the peak simultaneous HK$4.8
cooling load is around 130 refrigeration ton (457 kW). The exact cooling load Annual Potable Water HK$24,598 -
x Drainage Authority’s average cubic metre sewage charge is Cost
will be calculated and updated in the detailed design stage when the building
HK$1.5
design, materials, finishes and internal loads are finalized. Winter heating will
not be provided in all areas. Annual Sewage HK$ 7,687 -
Option 2 - Air Cooling Charge for Bleed-off
The aim of this part of report is to list out the pros and cons between water-
Packaged air-cooled chillers are available in the market, and the smallest Pros. x Higher efficiency x Less plant room
cooled and air-cooled systems for further analysis before a decision can be
rating available is approximately 50RT. Each packaged chiller consists of space
made.
condenser coils for direct cooling of the refrigerant of the chiller. Packaged x Lower capital cost
air-cooled chillers are normally located on the roof of buildings where the (about 11% less)
heat can be rejected to the ambient air.
Air-Conditioning Schemes x Lower maintenance
cost (about 10%
Open area will be required for housing the chillers. Considering the space
Heat rejection is required by all types of air-conditioning systems and should less)
and structural constraint and in order to meet the estimated cooling load, 2
therefore be determined prior to the consideration of the refrigeration plant x The discharge air
chillers of approximately 65RT each in 50/50 configuration, i.e. each chiller to
configuration, as it affects, in principle, the physical sizes and weight of the from the air cooled
provide 50% of total cooling capacity required and 50% spare cooling
system to be adopted. chiller is dry, not
capacity maintained in case one of the two chillers breaks down. An
humid
approximately 1540m2 roof area will be required to house all these chillers.
There are several popular schemes of heat rejection from refrigeration plants.
Locating the air-cooled chillers on roof will affect the aesthetics as the Church
The selection depends on the availability of heat sink, i.e. where heat is Cons. x Plume appeared in x Higher Energy Cost
building is surrounded by high rise towers, including the residential tower
rejected, environmental acceptability such as noise, air pollution, aesthetics, humid season x Higher energy cost
block on the same lot. The noise and heat generated by the fans/condenser
heat, building space available, local regulations, equipment applicability, (spring season) plus maintenance
will affect the high rise towers. An acceptable noise mitigation scheme for
capital, operating and maintenance costs, etc. x Cooling tower cost
these chillers will be further studied.
occupied roof
The commonly used heat rejection systems in Hong Kong are as follows: floor area which
An air-cooled chiller plant will have a lowest coefficient of performance when
compared with water-cooled counterpart. Therefore the cost of energy have to be located
Option 1 Evaporative cooling – using cooling towers consumption for operating an air-cooled chiller plant is much higher than 7.5m away from
water-cooled system (about 30% higher which is approx. HK$ 305,597 occupants as per
Option 2 Air cooling – using air cooled chillers EMSD pilot
annually).
scheme
The other uncommon/unpopular systems (eg. seawater cooling and air requirement
The details of the pros and cons of the two options are described in the
cooling with air/water radiators) will not be analyzed here as they are not x The discharge air
following table:
applicable / appropriate for the proposed new Vine Centre. from cooling
tower is very
Option 1 - Evaporative Cooling humid may affect
adjacent building
In the evaporative cooling scheme of a chiller plant, cooling towers are used
and continuous water make up is required, which is the system that was used

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Maintenance Costs Design Criteria

x Proper water
treatment system Water-cooled system using cooling tower with more piping and associated a) Outdoor Conditions:
to control the equipment will require more maintenance work and thus maintenance costs.
legionnaires Air-cooled chillers, however, require less maintenance costs as the system Summer : 34°C DB ; 70% RH nominal
disease is contains no condensing water loop and the accompanying pumps and pipes.
essential. Winter : 10°C DB
x Higher The annual maintenance costs of water-cooled system for the proposed
maintenance cost development is about 30% more expensive than the air-cooled counterpart,
i.e. an additional outlay of approx. HK$ 3,450 will be required if water-cooled b) Indoor Conditions:
Capital Cost HK$ 780,000 HK$ 550,000 system is adopted.
Designation Summer Winter Fresh Air Noise
Present Worth of HK$ 4,583,955 HK$ 5,466,240 Conclusion and Recommendation Provision Level
Running Cost (HK$) (L/s/person) (NC)
over 15 years Industrial sources indicate that the operating life of both water-cooled and air- Temp RH Temp
cooled chiller compressors are similar, approximately 15 years. (°C DB) (%) (°C DB)
Present Worth of HK$ 175,500 HK$ 123,750 Lounges 24 r 1 55 r 10 * 6 Lounges
Maintenance Cost The life expectancy of both the water and air coils is in the region of 10 to 15
(HK$) over 15 years years. The replacement cost of the air coil is about 100% more than the Main Hall * 7 Main
24 r 1 60 r 10
water coil, i.e. approx. HK$22,000 and HK$11,000, respectively. While the Hall
Life -cycle Cost (HK$) HK$ 1,691,891 HK$ 1,667,998 cost of the air coil is higher, we believe that the difference will be cancelled
Meeting 24 r 1 55 r 10 * 6 Meeting
– out by the fact that the water-cooled equipment will require greater
Rooms Rooms
3 years maintenance, parts and replacement. Therefore, we do not consider the
Toilets 24 r 1 55 r 10 * 6 Toilets
maintenance and replacement costs contribute any significant difference to
Life -cycle Cost (HK$) HK$ 5,539,455 HK$ 6,139,990 the cost comparison exercise.
Office 24 r 1 55 r 10 * 6 Office
– 15 years
As indicated in the last four rows of the Table above (which are derived from
a simple computer worksheet), the additional outlays of water-cooled system Multi – 24 r 1 55 r 10 * 6 Multi –
on capital and maintenance costs are way outweighed by the running costs. Purpose Purpose
Assumptions: Room Room
1. The cooling requirement is about 130 RT That is, cost saving is not significant with 3 years.
2. Operating hours: 8 hours per day & 365 days per year *No winter heating will be provided.
3. Electricity cost: HK$1.0 /kWh Therefore, we do not recommend the use of water-cooled system,
4. Year round cooling load diversity factor = 0.6 considering the site constraints and the pilot scheme processing time. Air-
cooled System is proposed for this Project and the plant equipment locations c) Mechanical Ventilation:
5. Option 1 – COP for Water cooled plant; total input power: 1.2kw/TR
6. Option 2 – COP for Air cooled plant; total input power: 1.6kw/TR shall be further coordinated with the Architect and the Structural Engineer.
Designation Minimum Air Change Rate (per hour)
Life-cycle Costs Scope of Works
Store Room 5
Life-cycle costs are the important elements for consideration in the selection Air-conditioning system will be designed for the following areas:
of heat rejection system. They include the following: M&E Room (1) 10
a) Lounges
Capital Costs b) Main Hall Toilets 15
c) Meeting Rooms
For the required cooling capacity of 130 RT for the proposed development, d) Toilets (1) air change rates to meet the individual loading requirement
water-cooled chiller plant cooling towers is more expensive than air-cooled e) Offices
counterpart (about 30% more which is approx. HK$230,000). f) Multi-Purpose Room (Creative Studio)
Operating Costs Mechanical ventilation system will be designed for the following areas:
The operating costs include the running costs of refrigeration machine and a) Toilets
the associated fans, pumps and equipment. The costs will also depend on the b) Store Room
energy efficiency of the machines. Considering the refrigeration machine c) Mechanical Room
itself, water-cooled system is more energy efficient. The electricity costs of
water-cooled using chiller plant of the proposed development as a whole is
about 30% lower than that of the air-cooled counterpart, i.e. approx. HK$
58,819 annually could be saved for electricity costs if water-cooled system is
adopted. The net saving of running cost from water-cooled system is about
HK$ 882,285 over a lifecycle of 15 years..
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4.2 Fire Services Existing potable water system is fed from government main
- Since the largest gross floor area of the premises is with meter located at U/F inside the escape staircase behind
4.2.1 The Existing Cinema Building about 792m2, the minimum water tank size for FH/HR the projection screen. Direct supply of potable water was
system shall be 27m3. employed to provide potable water and flushing water to
a) Based on the existing drawing records and site inspection, - We intend to modify the existing 22m3 portion of entire building.
there is a concrete water tank on the roof. The tank was concrete roof water tank to provide this volume of FS
divided into 3 portions: 22.7m3 for flushing, 22.7m3 for fire water for the FH/HR use. Scheme Design Option
services water and 22.7m3 air-conditioning make-up water. - Duty and standby pump set to be provided on the roof.
- Appropriate FS Inlets will be provided to the system. According to proposed layout, the potable water requirement
will be increased from 1.2 L/s to 1.4 L/s at peak load
b) Only FH/HR system was installed and the water was supplied ii) Automatic Sprinkler System. condition. Based on the information obtained on site, the
by a single pump on roof. There was neither sprinkler system existing potable water supply pipe still can achieve the
nor AFA system provided. - Except for the shops shown at G/F, automatic sprinkler requirement. Only potable water branch pipes will be
system will be provided to the new Vine Centre modified to suit the new lavatories.
c) There was no emergency diesel generator installed. Instead, premises to BS EN 12845 and appropriate FSD circular
3 service cut-out units from HEC (Hong Kong Electric letter with the Hazard Classification to OH b) Flushing Water System
Company) were installed to provide electricity to the cinema
premise. Automatic changeover switches were installed to - Direct link to the service provider’s computerized fire Existing Condition
provide secondary electrical source to the critical and alarm transmission system will be installed.
emergency facilities. Flushing water supply is obtained from direct fresh water
3
- The volume of the required sprinkler tank is 70m x 2/3 supply with flushing water tank of 22.7m3 at roof level.
= 47m3. Modification to the existing 2 x 22m3 portions
4.2.2 Fire Services Installation (FSI) Provisions to the New Vine roof water tank to provide this volume of sprinkler Scheme Design Option
Centre tank is required; With the 27m3 provided to the FH/HR
system, there is about 39m3 water for sprinkler system, Direct supply to a roof storage tank for low rise building will
DCAL has issued an Enquiry Submission letter, ref. 09SF0983/674/sc dated 3 8m3 less than the required 47m3. be provided. According to proposed layout, the flushing
July 2009 to FSD to initiate initial dialogue with the Fire Services Department water tank requirement will be approximately 1500 litres
regarding the Fire Services Provisions to the new Vine Centre. The initial - Duty and standby pumps will be provided. volume at the roof level. New flushing water supply will be
feedback is as follows: applied from WSD with new supply main pipe. Formal advice
- Sprinkler inlet and control valve will be provided at G/F and comment from WSD is needed
• The premises for the new Vine Centre is considered as “Low Rise –
Institutional Building” by FSD subject to no shop being included at iii) Secondary Power Source for FSI c) Soil and Waste Drainage System
G/F in new building plan. The FSI provisions shall meet the CAP 572
Fire Safety (Buildings) Ordinance for the existing structure as well as - It is verbally advised by FSD that diesel emergency Existing drainage system is modified to suit the proposed
the requirements stated in the FSD COP. generator is not required for the premises. layout plan and try to run to connect to existing manhole
which is located at G/F of the church. Sump pump system will
• The following are intended to provide for the Vine Church premises: - Instead, current arrangement of the 3 electrical cut-out be considered as last resort for new lavatories above existing
units will be utilized to provide secondary power shops/noodle shop at G/F.
i) Fire hydrants and hose reel system with new FS pumps; source through the use of automatic changeover units
ii) Automatic sprinkler system; between the cut-outs. Existing Condition
iii) Manual fire alarm system in forms of breakglass units and
fire alarm bells; Based on the BD’s record drawings, the existing drain riser
iv) Emergency lighting system in form of self-contained battery 4.3 Plumbing and Drainage System pipes of the residential building are running inside the cinema
lighting; as per the attached plans. Those drain pipes should not be
v) Ventilation and air-conditioning control system in accordance Scope of Works dismantled and, during construction, if any connection
with the FSD COP and FSD circular letters; required, should be commenced in schedule.
vi) Exit signs to meet the current standards; The following systems will be provided for the Church premises:
vii) Automatic fire detection and alarm system in form of smoke For manhole connection, since existing manholes are located
/ heat detectors in plant rooms, for areas not covered by a) Potable water system at existing noodle shop at G/F, connection of drains from the
sprinkler system; b) Flushing water system new toilets above the shop/noodle shop, it’s unavoidable to
viii) Secondary power supply for the FSI; c) Soil and waste drainage system connect the sewage drain at locations outside the project
ix) Portable fire fighting appliances; boundary. Further study of the arrangement is needed
System Description
• According to verbal discussion with the FSD Officer on improvised Scheme Design Option
systems for some of the FSI, the following fire services provisions will a) Potable Cold Water System
be provided:- According to proposed layout, the total discharge of sanitary
Existing Condition fittings is increased for approx. 10% which is believed to
i) Fire Hydrants (FH) and Hose Reel (HR) System have no significant impact to the existing drainage system.
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4.4 Electrical Services System Description 4.5 Building Ancillary Services
Scope of Works a) Main and Sub-main Distribution Scope of Works
The following systems will be provided for the building: Modification of the sub-main distribution may be required to The following ancillary systems will be provided and modify for the A&A area:
suit the new layouts and new equipment. Preliminary
a) Main and sub-main distribution system estimation of the electrical load is attached for reference in a) Close Circuit Television (CCTV) System
b) Essential power distribution system Appendix D. New cut-out application from HEC is required in b) Telephone System
c) Lighting system order to meet the projected power consumption and c) Public Address (PA) System
d) Final circuit distribution system additional switch room area is needed to accommodate the d) Other Miscellaneous System
e) Earthing and equipotential bonding systems new cut-out for HEC.
Please refer to attached schematic of mark-up plan for System Description
Design Criteria location of the proposed new switch room in Appendix D.
a) CCTV System
Electricity supply: b) Essential Power Distribution System
The CCTV system will provide general surveillance to the area
Voltage 380V for three-phase Essential power supply will be obtained from existing as specified by client. The CCTV system will consist of CCTV
essential distribution board. The modification of essential cameras, colour monitors, DVR for recording and playback.
220V for single-phase supply includes emergency lighting, all exit signs and staircase
lighting b) Telephone system
Frequency 50 Hz
c) Lighting Telephone duct spaces, telephone metal trunking and riser
ducts will be designed and installed to the existing PABX
Design illuminance levels: The lighting system will be provided in accordance with the system.
design criteria. Energy saving lamp will be used to promote
energy saving. All emergency lighting system including exit c) Public Address system
Designation Average illuminance Proportion of
signs shall be backed up by essential power supply equipped
Level (Lux) Essential
with 2-hour self-contained battery. In general, manual A public address system will be modified for emergency
Lighting
switching shall be provided to give flexibility for individual announcements and background music broadcast
Reception 300 lux at floor level 10% switching. The occupancy sensor will be used to save energy throughout the public areas.
Area** for non-occupancy room.
d) Other miscellaneous system
Main Hall** 300 lux at floor level 10% d) Final Circuit Distribution System
Cable containment including ducts, trunkings, conduits and
Conference 500 lux at working level 10% A complete system of wiring will be provided for lighting and accessories will be provided for AV system.
Room small power final circuits. The system will be comprised of
trunking, conduit and accessories, PVC insulated copper
Office 500 Lux at working level 10% cables (except where otherwise specified), luminaires,
electrical accessories, flexible cords, lamps, etc. Concealed
G.I. conduit wiring system will be used throughout the
Function room 300 Lux at floor level 10%
building except for plant areas where surface conduit system
will be used.
Lavatory 200 lux at floor level 10%
e) Earthing and Equipotential Bonding System
Store Room 200 lux at floor level 10%
Separate earthing systems will be provided for the following
M&E Room 200 lux at working level 10% systems:
Staircase 150 lux at floor level 10% z LV electrical system

z Lightning protection system
z Security, telephone, information technology and
The areas marked with “**” shall be further discussed subject to the
miscellaneous system
Architect’s agreement.
All metalwork associated with an electrical installation not
forming part of a phase or neutral circuit will be bonded
together and will be solidly and effectively earthed.

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5.0 Acoustics and Audio / Visual, Stage Lighting and Interior Wall Function Room, depending on the functions being held inside, acoustic door
Machinery Design of STC 45 may be required to enhance the sound separation. Typical solid
The wall separation between individual rooms shall be constructed from full core door with perimeter acoustic seals could be applied to places such as
5.1 Acoustics height drywall partitions. In general, the drywall partitions to be erected Meeting Rooms and Classrooms.
would be in the range of thickness between 105 – 160mm which would offer
Shen Milsom & Wilke has been engaged to conduct the study and acoustic rating between STC 45 – 55. The proposed partitions would In regards to the door seal, we recommend Zero International, or equivalent:
investigation of the conversion of the Imperial Cinema for The Vine. The generally provide sufficient sound isolation to the Offices, Meeting Rooms,
objective of the study aims to improve the acoustic environment of the church
Classrooms and Green Rooms. In other areas, it is understood from the Table 1 – Recommended acoustic door seal models
to suit the intended usage and purpose.
layout plan that the Meeting Rooms are arranged so that they are situated
Acoustical Seal Position Mfr's Type (eq.) Comment
This report summarizes our initial recommendations and outlines our adjacent to the Multi-Function Room. We have concerns that the noise and
understanding of the acoustical requirements based on the drawings received low frequency beats of music generated inside the Multi-Function Room Jamb and Head Zero # 926N Moderate type seal
dated 15 July 2009 and the subsequent discussions in the weekly meetings. A would be powerful enough to penetrate into the Meeting Rooms and affect Jamb and Head Zero # 8878AA Connecting Door
site visit outside the cinema has been conducted so that a better their normal operations. A thicker and better acoustically rated wall is advised
understanding of its location and the acoustical aspects in relation to the between these two areas. The sound level inside the Multi-Function Room is High performance
Bottom Zero # 369
adjacent buildings is obtained. expected to reach 90 dBA. Initial recommendation would be a STC 60 automatic drop seal
partition with overall thickness of 235mm. This arrangement of partition Astragal seal -
Meeting Stile Zero # 557/556
should be appropriate to isolate the air and structural borne noise Adjustable
5.1.1 Sound Insulation
satisfactorily so that the Meeting Rooms could achieve their intended acoustic
The basic requirements for good hearing applied to any building occupancy criterion. The construction details of the drywall partitions and their locations
are comprised of the control of unwanted sounds and control of the sounds can be referred to section 2J and the Appendix respectively.
generated within the listening space.
Control Room Glazing
Criterion
Sound isolation between the Main Hall and the adjacent Control Room
The site performance of partition, door, and window is stated in terms of NIC
located behind it would depend on the functional requirement. The
(Noise Insulation Class) rating, where STC (Sound Transmission Class) is used
to specify the laboratory rating. It should be noted that the NIC value is requirement is minimal (single 12 mm plate glass) if it is desired to have sliding
typically 5 – 8 points or so less than the STC value for drywall and 2 – 3 points window given the location of the room is high from audience floor. However,
for block wall, due to variability of field conditions and/or work quality. from the drawings provided, it is believed that the Control Room would act as
a general control zone for overlooking the performances being held at the Zero 926N
Exterior Wall stage and hence the requirement of the glazing would not anticipate to be Zero 8878AA
stringent. This can be confirmed during Detail Design stage when there is
Noise intrusion to the church due to traffic is not anticipated to be an issue user requirement.
since it will be surround by both residential and commercial buildings close by.
Traffic flow was found not to be frequent at the road in front of the church. Translation Booth
Since at the ground level, only the entrance Lobby will occupy the space,
minimal noise nuisance is expected to affect ground floor. From the layout plan, a Translation Booth will be located behind the Main Hall
next to the Control Room. It is understood that this Translation Booth would
The more noise sensitive spaces such as Multi-Function Room and Main Hall require a certain degree of acoustic isolation and hence the walls should be
are located on the upper floors of the building and noise intrusion from constructed with STC 55 rating. The glazing separating between the Booth
outside of the building is not expected to be an issue. From the drawings and the Main Hall should be at least double glazed. Each of the glass panes
obtained, we believe the exterior structural wall is concrete with thickness of of the double glazed window shall be set in a separate frame by a gap of not Zero 557/556
about 250mm. The current wall could offer acoustic rating of about STC 59 less than 10mm with no rigid connection between the frames. The
Zero 369
which provides sufficient sound isolation from the outdoor traffic to the configuration of the double glazed window shall be further developed.
aforesaid spaces. In regard to the noise impact from the church to the Acoustic door of STC 45 rating is recommended for the Translation Booth
adjacent building, our current assumption is that there is a structural break of entrance.
over 50mm between the minimum 200mm thick exterior wall of both
buildings. Assuming that the two exterior walls were built correctly without Door
bridging, we do not anticipate sound transmission from the Main Hall to the
adjacent building will be an issue. Sound vestibules are recommended for the entrance of the Main Hall and
their locations are shown in the markup as shown in the Appendix. The
vestibule should consist of one set of solid core door with perimeter acoustic
seals and the other set of door to be STC 45 acoustic door. For the Multi-
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Slab Thickness Our current assumption is that the sound level attained in the Main Hall
would be between 105 – 110 dBA. With the application of sound barrier
The slab between the floors is proposed to be a metal decking system with ceiling inside the Meeting Rooms, the sound level inside these Rooms would
approximately 100 mm concrete on top. As discussed in the meeting, it is likely reach 50 dBA when heavy music is played in the Hall. In this case, the
Type 2
known that the installation of a floating floor to maximize the transmission of acoustic environment inside the Meeting Rooms would become unsatisfactory
sound and vibration from the Main Hall to the below floor is not feasible due to the noise intrusion from the Hall. Likewise, assuming that the acoustic STC 55
although the noise intrusion to the below areas is understood not to be a and unplugged music generated inside the Multi-Function Room would reach
serious concern. With the implementation of such metal decking system, it about 90 dBA, there is a possibility that it might still be perceptible in the
may result in excessive floor vibration so that the services and ceilings below Main Hall which would affect its normal operation. On the other hand, there
will be excited with ‘feelable’ vibration. Since the services and events being may be noise impact to the below retail shops from the Multi-Function Room
held inside the Main Hall are believed to involve more dynamic movement when heavy music is played unless additional acoustic treatment such as a
with people moving synchronously and people jumping up and down in time floating floor is installed in the Multi-Function Room.
with music, the floor is therefore recommended to be designed and to comply
with The American Institute of Steel Construction, Steel Design Guide Series Roof Construction
11 – Chapter 5 Design for Rhythmic Excitation or equivalent standards.
It is understood that air cooled chillers, AHU and other mechanical
Ceiling Construction equipments shall be installed at the roof top of the building. Since the Main 3-layer drywall with insulation. Double layer of gypsum board
Hall is located directly underneath, the sound separation shall be carefully on one side of metal studs, single layer on the other side with
reviewed. We will provide further recommendation when chiller noise data is insulation between studs, erected from slab to slab.
As mentioned above, since it is understood that floating floor is not feasible to
be installed due to site constraint, in order to treat the impact vibration available and initially it is recommended that the slab of the roof should have
transmitted from the Main Hall to the Multi-Function Room and Meeting minimum surface weight of 480 kg/m2 to increase the acoustic integrity of the
Rooms below, it is recommended that a sound barrier ceiling should be slab. The chiller ideally shall be supported near the perimeter board instead of
installed within those noise sensitive spaces underneath the Main Hall. The the mid-point of the roof which has stiffness. Type 3
concept of the construction of sound barrier ceiling is shown in the figure
below. Wall Construction STC 50
The general partition constructions to help achieving the ratings mentioned in

the above are described as follows:
Table 2 - Partition Construction to Achieve STC Ratings

Partition General Construction
Type
2-layer drywall with insulation. Single layer of gypsum board
& STC
on each side of metal studs with insulation between studs,
Rating
erected from slab to slab.
4-layer drywall with insulation. Double layer of gypsum board
on each side of two single rows of 75mm thick metal studs,
separated by a 25mm gap, with insulation between studs.
The partition shall be erected from slab to slab. Type 4
STC 45
Type 1
STC 60
Sound Barrier Ceiling Design
The sound barrier ceiling as shown above consists of 3 layers of 12mm thick
In additional to the above, the application details of drywall include the
gypsum boards suspended by spring isolation hangers. A minimum of
following:
100mm thick batt insulation shall be put above the gypsum board ceiling
within the void and the overall thickness is approximately 300 mm. A false
ceiling shall then be installed underneath the sound barrier ceiling. One of 1. Provide continuous acoustical (non-hardening) caulking beads on each side
of the bottom stud runner at the three-way intersection between the
the issues to be noted is that this acoustic treatment takes up quite a bit of Option 1: 4-layer drywall with insulation. Double layer of
headroom and full utilization of the space may be sacrificed as a result. runner, floor and drywall.
gypsum board on each side of a single row of 100mm thick
Moreover, if the room layout is changed in the future, the sound barrier metal studs with insulation between studs, erected from slab
ceiling will have to be dismantled and re-constructed once again. 2. Acoustical caulking to close gaps between service outlets (electrical,
to slab. telephone and data, etc.) and drywall.
Option 2: 150mm solid concrete block, plastered on both
sides (minimum surface weight of 360 kg/m2).
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3. Multiple layers of drywall are to be applied with staggered joints, etc. Room Shaping
4. Ductwork shall be located directly above the entrance instead of near There is no "ideal" shape in a space with so many usages. From our
linear diffuser. perspective, the rectangular room shaping as currently offered is generally
favorable for the Main Hall to provide lateral sound reflection to the audience.
5. All gaps around penetrations (ducts, pipes, conduit, etc.) are to be sealed However, we would need to review if there are any side wall speakers that
as follows: may create sound flutter problem between parallel walls. The side wall
- 25 mm or less gap filled tightly with batt insulation and/or fire safing surfaces shall incorporate sound diffusion elements. There are many means to
- Gaps larger than 25 mm filled with heavy-density putty such as Nelson achieve this effect, but they all are based on the concept that the wall surface
FSP or CLK Sealant, J.M. Clipper “Duxseal,” 3M “Moldable Putty.” Fire is made irregular rather than smooth finishes.
ratings of materials to be verified by others.
Since sound being three-dimensional in its behavior, this means that ceiling
6. Electrical and service outlets that will be wall mounted shall avoid back-to- profile will need to be considered. The correct shaping of ceiling throughout
back with minimum 600 mm apart. the space is most important to ensure optimum sound distribution to both
listeners and performer. A flat ceiling panel with proper angled is preferable
to reflect sound evenly to the audience area. The angles and locations of the
ceiling panels will be developed when the Hall section is available.
Interior Finishes Materials
5.1.2 Room Acoustics Discussion Room acoustics deals with the behavior of sound in a room as affected by the
room volume, room shape and sound-absorbing properties of the room finish
materials. Sound perforated panel with different thickness are used to tune
Reverberation Time
the reverberation in the Main Hall in order to enhance clarity and appropriate
level of bass response. This will be developed in the detail design stage.
A multi-purpose Main Hall basically comprises of two types of activities, i.e.
speech and music. Ideally, each activity requires a different type of acoustic
Materials envisioned for the interior of the Main Hall are mostly likely to be
space to maximize listening pleasure. The acoustical phenomena related to
soft with sound-reflective property in the front portion to create lateral sound.
musical are more complicated and are contributed by both early and
All front wall and ceiling surfaces will be reflective and diffusing where
reverberant sound. The early decay sound is directly related to the room
feasible, with sound-absorbing materials for potentially problematic rear wall
shape and reverberation time. Room reverberation gives fullness and signing
surfaces.
tone to the music, but must not be so great as to destroy voice intelligibility.
Pipe and Duct Penetration Details Seating is the major element of sound absorption in the Main Hall but we
Reverberation Time (RT) is the time required for a sound to decay to
understand the main floor has flexible seat arrangement. The choice of seat
inaudibility after the source has stopped. In general, a long RT (2 seconds or
will be reviewed to assess their impact to the room absorption. Flooring
higher) is appropriate for traditional organ and large - scale works, 1.6 to 1.8
under the seats should be carpet with thick underlayment to absorb footfall
seconds is appropriate for chamber music or small orchestral performance,
noise impact to below. Moreover, the Lobby outside the Main Hall should
and 1.8 to 2.1 sec is suitable for symphonic music. On the other hand, low RT
also be laid with full carpet.
of around 1.0 second is satisfactory for drama. This also encompasses the
optimum reverberation range for video projection, dance and amplified
Our current assumption is that the stage floor will be timber to facilitate any
musical presentations.
cable trunk on floor. We will review the detail in the next stage to
incorporate possible sound and vibration transmission break in order to
The Main Hall will be exclusively used for amplified speech and music. A
reduce noise impact to below.
suitable reverberation time would be around 1.2 second at mid frequency to
ensure proper separation and blending of successive syllables or musical notes.
The side walls and ceiling should be as hard (i.e. non sound-absorptive) and
heavy as feasible over the audible frequency range to reflect sound to the
Based on our initial calculation, the current volume and person ratio inside the
audience. The selection of material shall be discussed when the interior
Main Hall is approximately 7 cum/person. This is generally acceptable for the
design concept is developed.
amplified sound condition with the proposed RT.
The following table shows the recommendation of sound absorbing materials
to tune the acoustical performance of the Main Hall and other concerned
spaces in order to meet the intended acoustical criteria. The materials
specified in the table shall be further developed.
Cable Tray Penetration Detail for STC 50 or above partition

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5.1.3 Mechanical
Table 3 - Interior Finishes
Criterion
Space Ceiling Walls
Main Hall Sound reflectors to be 2 layers 12 mm The rear wall shall have 100 mm thick The ambient noise of the Main Hall shall be reasonably low to ensure high intelligibility of voice and good listening
thick gypsum board to achieve a total insulation (48 kg/m3 density) behind the condition for music. Based on our past experience of similar projects, the ambient of Main Hall with amplified sound
surface weight of 20 kg/m2 over the perforated timber panel. shall meet NC 30 or better. However, given the site limitation and uncertainty of the AHU location, we suggest NC
audience area. 35 to be the maximum level for the Main Hall. NC level requirements of other areas in association with this project
Finishes for side wall to be determined, it is are as follows:
Apply timber panel on surface if mostly hard surface with sound diffusive
desirable. elements. Main Hall NC 30 to 35
Main Hall Control room NC 30 to 35
Theatre seating sound absorption coefficient is important and will be reviewed. Carpet (with openable window)
floor with thick underlayment. Multi-Function Room (Creative Studio) NC 30 to 35
The stage floor shall be wood and supported on batten over airspace, neoprene pad can Meeting Room / Classroom NC 35
be added to increase the resilience. Green Room NC 35 to 40
Office space NC 40
Stage No special acoustical ceiling and wall treatments. Curtain shall be added if necessary to Shop NC 40 to 45
tune the acoustic of the space. Main Hall Foyer NC 40 to 45
Toilet NC 45
Green Room Acoustic Tile Ceiling with Some acoustic wall panels depending on the
NRC t 0.65 available surface. Peak noise intrusion from sources outside the Main Hall can transmit sound above the continuous background sound
Main Hall Control Acoustic Tile Ceiling with Some acoustic wall panels depend on the design goals. These criteria are determined based on the premise that exterior noise should be controlled to within
Room NRC t 0.65. Dark colors preferred available surface. NC 30 for continuous noise and peak noise below NC 40. It is our experience that peak (the nosiest) event shall be
during performances. controlled to within 10 dB points above the proposed background noise level for the Main Hall space.
Translation Booth Acoustic Tile Ceiling with 25 mm thick sound absorptive panel on the
NRC t 0.65. Dark colors preferred available wall surfaces, extending up to the Equipment room noise levels and noise transmission to adjacent residential areas shall comply with the requirement
during performances. ceiling from the height of chair-rail. of Hong Kong Planning Standards and Guidelines, which shall be 5dBA below the requirement indicated in the
Technical Memorandum by the Environmental Protection Department of Hong Kong as follows:
Lobby Acoustic ceiling is desired. Some acoustic wall panels depending on the
available surface.
Time Period Acceptable Noise Level
Multi-Purpose Acoustic Tile Ceiling with 25 mm thick sound absorptive panel on the Daytime (07:00-23:00) 60 dBA
Studio NRC t 0.75 available wall surfaces. Nighttime (23:00-07:00) 50 dBA
Meeting Room / Acoustic Tile Ceiling with 25 mm thick sound absorptive panel on
Classroom NRC t 0.65 about 50% of the available wall surfaces.
Main Hall Ventilation System
Office Acoustic Tile Ceiling with Not necessary
NRC t 0.65 Ventilation and air conditioning must be integrated with the design such that equipment noise and vibration, and
also airflow-generated noise at diffusers and grilles, can be controlled without adding expense to either the initial
installation or the long-term operating costs of the system. Large, low velocity ductwork will be required. The
following is the noise control design guidelines in an effort to achieve a Noise Criteria (NC) 30 – 35 for the Main Hall.
Item / Location Mechanical Acoustical Design Guidelines for Main Hall

Noise Criteria (NC) 30 to 35 Design Goal
Diffusers, Grilles & NC 25 or lower selection with no damper in diffuser necks or at linear diffuser plenum
Registers connections. No perforated face diffusers or grilles.
Air velocity with 2m 2.2 m/s for supply, 2.5 m/s for return (or as required to meet diffuser regenerated noise
to 4.5m from opening rating of NC 25, also refers to data from diffuser manufacturer)
or diffuser to
audience
Air velocity with 5m 2.5 m/s for supply, 3 m/s for return (or as required to meet diffuser regenerated noise
to 10m from opening rating of NC 25, also refers to data from diffuser manufacturer)
or diffuser to

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Item / Location Mechanical Acoustical Design Guidelines for Main Hall Vibration Isolation
Noise Criteria (NC) 30 to 35 Design Goal
All mechanical and electrical equipment are to be resiliently mounted to the building structure. The approach shall
audience generally comply with ASHRAE guidelines. Once the equipment schedule has been finalized, a complete vibration
isolation specification can be developed.
Flexible ductwork Flexible duct to be avoided.
Volume dampers Damper within each branch to diffusers, and 1.5m from diffusers and grilles. All equipments to be adopted in this project shall be statically and dynamically balanced to meet the following
vibration limits under all design operating conditions and under the specified vibration isolation:
Maximum duct air 5.5 m/s (without false ceiling)
velocity within Main
Hall
Distance from AHU or To be defined subject to noise level of equipment, ideally 8 m before entering Main Hall
Table 5 – Vibration limit for rotating equipment
fan to Main Hall
Sound attenuator To be defined, minimum 2100 mm in length Equipment Type Vibration Limit (mm/s, rms)
and/or acoustical
plenum Pumps 2.5
Duct lining Acoustically lined all ducts with 25 mm thick internal lining for AHU, actual extent of Belt Driven Fans 2.5
lining to be defined.
Reciprocating Equipment 10
Air Cooled Chiller All other rotating equipment 2.5
Noise emission from the air cooled chillers located on the roof may affect the buildings situated nearby. Therefore,
noise impact to external shall be controlled in a conventional manner. These vibration levels apply in all three orthogonal axes and, either on the bearings or the equipment support
structure, whichever applicable. These limits must include the effects of inertia mass or inertia bases, where
We would like to review the noise data of the proposed models of air cooled chillers for further assessment. Noise applicable.
data shall include actual measured sound spectrum at 1.5 m and 15 m from discharge and intake.
Furthermore, equipment with variable frequency drives (VFD) must meet these limits throughout the entire frequency
Toilet and Pumping range that the equipment will operate. Additional constraints on vibration isolation will be imposed for equipment
on VFD operation including locking out specific operating speeds and imposing lower limits for operational speeds to
Some general noise control guidelines for plumbing are as follows: avoid resonant conditions that may result in significant structural excitation of the isolated system and the supporting
structures. All such provisions will be described in detail in the vibration specification.
z Resilient piping attachments are recommended to isolate supply plumbing if it is a drywall structure.
This is particularly important for plumbing adjacent to Main Hall. As an overview, all major rotating or reciprocating mechanical equipments will require spring isolation with a
minimum static deflection of 25 to 50 mm, depending on equipment size, proximity to noise sensitive spaces, and the
z Sizes of pipes for maximum flow velocities are as follows: vibration structural performance of the floor slabs that support this equipment.
o Piping adjacent to or close to Main Hall and occupied spaces shall be limited to maximum 3 m/s and Small fans and other types of equipment that is less than 5 kW would require minimum vibration isolation, typically
satisfy the following: pads sized to provide static deflections in the range of 2.5mm to 7.5mm, depending on the location and rpm of the
equipments.
Table 4 – Recommended Water Flow Velocities
Outside Pipe Diameter (mm) Velocity Limit (m/s)
25 1.0
50 1.2
75 1.5
100 1.8
125 2.0
z Specify quiet devices such as quiet-type, flush valves and taps with full-ported nozzles and non-splash
aerators. If toilet rooms are unavoidably next to sensitive spaces, use siphon-jet, tank-type water
closets with adjustable flow valves.
z Install air chambers or shock-absorbing devices to prevent water hammer in lines subject to abrupt shut-
off.
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A vibration isolation schedule will be issued and appended to the vibration specification based on the project 5.2 Audio / Visual, Stage Lighting and Machinery Design
equipment list. For pricing purpose, the initial spring requirements should refer to the following table:
The following is a summary of the Programming Brief for the audiovisual, stage lighting and stage machinery
Table 6 – Vibration isolation schedule facilities for the new Vine Centre.
Base Isolator Static Vibration Isolator Type Project Scope

Equipment Types
Type Type Defl (mm)
Fans (including AHU) Provide acoustical design and technical theatre designs in audiovisual, performance communications, stage lighting,
Floor/Roof Supported Per Mfr and stage machinery for the 700-seat Main Auditorium at 1/F with an upper balcony and Multi-purpose Studio at U/G
below - 300 rpm (or Spring 100 FS (e.g. Mason SLF) within the new Vine Centre.
VFD) 90
301 - 450 rpm 75 Technical theatre design above under Technical Theatre Package (TTP) is based on the needs from space of worship
451 - 600 rpm 50 and particular Vine Centre requirements that was discussed on June 22, 2009 as well as basic backstage facilities,
601 - 750 rpm 38 light and sound operations, and miscellaneous supporting spaces.
751 - 850 rpm 25 HRS (e.g. Mason 30N)
851 - greater Spring (above+6)
Suspended /Neoprene Mechanical Stage Extension Unit Shown Below
Pumps
5HP – greater Conc. Inertia Spring 50 ICB (e.g. Mason KSL)
less than 5HP Block
Steel Spring 25 ISB (e.g. Mason MND)
Piping
Suspended See Spring 30 HS (e.g. Mason 30)
Specification RS (e.g. Mason SLR)
Air Cooled Chiller per Mfr Restr. Spring 75 RS (e.g. Mason SLR)
Notes:
(1) Base as recommended and/or provided by equipment manufacturer.
(2) FS: Free Stand Spring
HRS: Resilient Spring Hanger
ICB: Inertia Concrete Base Ventilation Fan Provision at Stage Overhead
ISB: Integral Structural Steel Base
HS: Spring Hanger The nature of the new Vine Centre does not require the installation of Safety Curtain or drencher system as required in
RS: Restrained Spring most theatres. However, smoke machine device will be used during Vine band performance which shall require the
NP: Neoprene Pad installation of ventilating fan with rapid air-change capability. Usual requirement to be 40% air change of the total
volume on stage.
Please refer to Appendix E for the following:
Motor Gallery
a) Wall and Door STC Requirement
b) Acoustic Door Catalogue A Motor Galleries is required on Stage Right/or Stage Left with cat ladder access from the stage or from the corridor(s)
on either side of the main stage.
Loading Facilities
Cargo lift will similar sizes to the Vine Centre at Central shall be sufficient for the new Vine
Centre at Wanchai.
Projection and Light & Sound Control Positions
Preliminary location for video projector is behind the Balcony front wall with dedicated projector cabinet/closet for
noise attenuation. Dedicated ventilation for video projector shall also be provided.
Both light and sound controls are located at rear of Stall level (Main Auditorium). Recommended sizes 4.5m wide by
2.5m deep and 400mm raised platform is recommended to improve sightlines from light and sound operators.

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Workshop and Storage Motor winches for both stage overhead and FOH lighting bars are located at Theatre Machinery Ancillary Equipment
Motor Gallery on either Stage Left of Stage Right.
Storage of foldable theatre seats could make use of the void under the High level working platform, primarily for light
stage or storage nearby. There are parts and accessories for light and sound focusing are provided.
systems such cables, spare lamps, floor stands, foldback audio monitors, etc.
which shall be properly stored in dedicated storage. Also, minor repair and
C Stage Lighting
maintenance may require a small workshop. We recommend a 20 sq. m
dedicated for above purpose.
Lighting for Performance Stage
Dressing Rooms
All overhead onstage circuits to be terminated within all lighting battens
A small room on U/G by the external wall at Grid Line 8-9/A-B directly (Bar No. OH1, OH2, FOH 1 & FOH 2) and simplify event lighting set up.
underneath the stage is dedicated as the “Green Room” for use by visiting Dedicated dimming circuit, DMX and non-dim circuits will be provided via
speakers or the pastors before and after the sermons. However, there are no flat power cables, cable baskets that hung from above the stage.
other dedicated areas for dressing rooms purpose for the Main Auditorium,
some of the classrooms on U/G will be temporarily converted as dressing On stage level, dimming channels, DMX and non-dim power outlets will be
room when there is a large production. provided in groups for temporary floor lights and side light on stage. In
addition, these outlets will also be used for DMX controlled smoke
machines.
5.2.1 Technical Theatre Package (TTP) Systems – Detailed
Cyclorama Flood Light
Description: A. Stage Rigging Facilities
Although there will be cyclorama in the Main Auditorium, two-third section
A. Stage Machinery Overhead Suspension Barrels
of the back wall (OR the entire back wall) can be use as cyclorama back
drop for appropriate lighting effect.
Stage Overhead Rigging Bar No. Description Size Operation S.W.L.(kg) Speed
OH-1 Border - 11.5 Fixed/ Motorised 45(kg/m) Follow-Spot
Overhead rigging facility for the new Vine Centre at Wanchai are primarily OH-2 Lighting Bar -1 10m Motorized 500 8m/min
for general lighting on stage during services and concert lighting during OH-3 Border -1 11.5 Fixed/ Motorised 45(kg/m) A follow-spot platform shall be provided at rear of Balcony at M/F(3/F) to
Vine Band performance. OH-4 Lighting Bar-2 10m Motorized 500 8m/min accommodate one follow-sport or two in future. Production
communications device are available for follow-spot operators.
We initially propose two dedicated overhead lighting bar for professional OH Suspension Barrels
lighting rigging. Length of these light battens is 10m long and extendable Lighting console will be located at technical bench at mid of the Stall Level.
to 11.5m. Bar No. Description Size Operation S.W.L.(kg) Speed
FOH-1 FOH Bar -1 12m Motorized 500 8m/min Auxiliary Power
Stage Overhead Hanging Points
FOH-2 FOH Bar-2 14m Motorized 500 8m/min
In addition to 13Amp general utility power, and 16Amp, effects power
Multiple hanging points are suggestion at stage overhead and dedicated outlets, there shall be at least one (1) Company Switch (200 Amp. 3-phase
areas between stage and audiences zone. These hanging points shall Electric Drum-winding Drives 5-wire), at Upstage Right/or Upstage Left corner. Company switch will be
provide rigging points for production lighting and sound equipment during useful for production hiring companies that invited for special function and
occasional large-scale events with equipment from a production rental We suggest all motorized rigging bars driven by drum winding drives that event.
company. Along the grid work of stage overhead rigging points, there shall are fixed speed with push button control. Overload sensing device, top and
be cable tray and hangers for proper event cable management. bottom limits settings and Emergency Stop to be provided for operation
safety.
In front of the two lighting bars, two motorized OR fixed installed barrel to
be provided for masking purpose. Stage Drapery
FOH Rigging There will be no house curtain for the Main

Auditorium.
In addition, two Front of House (FOH) lighting bars for face lights will be
provided, one in 12m and the other in 14m. Two permanently installed Nevertheless, when video projection is not in use, two-third section (OR
lighting barrels, will be provided on side the entire back wall) can be use as cyclorama back drop for appropriate
walls of the Auditorium for side light rigging. lighting effect.

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D. Sound Systems Signal Distributions 2 Fixed Bar & Border 50,000

3 Ancillary Equipment - Drum Risers 50,000
There are three sound systems for the Vine Centre at Wanchai. There are multiple AV wall boxes with AV sockets, outlet for production
communications and dedicated ‘clean’ power socket to be located at Stage 4 Lighting Grid - Multipurpose Room 200,000
Main Auditorium Sound Systems are first class professional audio Level and FOH mix position. 5 Cable & Accessories 100,000
systems comprise of tri-amp left and right speaker array with 48-channel Sub-Total for Theatre Machinery: 900,000
audio console. Ceiling-suspended loudspeaker arrays to be located on U/G Multi-Purpose Studio Stage Facilities
either side of the stage, side fills and floor monitor speakers will be Total (Excluding Stage Extension) 5,426,000
available. House speaker array will be delayed digitally as appropriate. There shall be no dedicated stage location, TTP facilities shall be flexible
Input lines and submixes will be split to two consoles, one for onstage within the boundary or the Multi-purpose Room. However, it is anticipated
monitor speakers, one for the main house mix. that utility connections shall concentrate on either ends of the room. Stage Extension 120,000
(Modular Platform)
The Facility-wide Background Music (BGM) System Portable stage units will be furnished by The Vine. Estimated TTP Total: 5,546,000
Stage Extension Electric- 500,000
BGM System shall obtain output signal from the house mix and distribute to Rigging & Suspension operated
lounges at lower floors. Audio processing and amplifiers for FOH lounges Estimated TTP Total: 5,926,000
shall locate at FOH mixing position or at appropriate equipment room. Primarily fixed ceiling grid or dedicated ceiling-mount rigging bars will be
Local volume controls are provided at FOH lounge areas. Paging function used. Please note above TTP estimated budget is based on new purchase of all AV
has yet to identify in various particular zones. and lighting equipment with the exception of existing Yamaha 48-ch audio
Stage Lighting console.
Audio systems shall interface with Fire Safety Announcement System when
Portable equipment including dimmer racks will be provided by the Vine. SM&W will review the possibility of adapt existing equipment that can be
required.
reused when existing equipment information is available.
House Mixing Position Audio & Video Systems
Live sound mixing position located at technical bench at rear of Stall Level. Remarks:
Portable AV systems will be provided by The Vine.
AV source equipment includes, DVD/BD players, media player, audio effects 1. Hoisting support steelwork above main stage, FOH and associated structure,
and monitor headphones will be provided at house mixing location. Technical Theatre Package – Budget Estimates (24.07.2009) technical galleries, railings, cat-ladder and stage flooring shall be provided
(Theatre Audio & Video, Stage Lighting and Stage Equipment) by others and therefore not included in above estimates.
Stage monitor mix position is flexible at side stage at Downstage Right.
2. Electrical installations (power outlets and cable containment) shall be
Sound equipment racks shall be located at FOH mix position. provided by others and therefore not included in above estimates.
Item Descriptions Amount
Video Presentation AV, Sound & Communications 3. Furniture for stage, Interior fitting out for Light-Sound Control Bench and
Classrooms are not included.
High resolution and high brightness video projector shall provide for data 1 Image Projection 180,000
and video presentation during live performance, lecture and seminar events. Theatre Sound System (Audio Console, Speaker, 900,000 4. Recording Room AV equipment is not included.
2
Amplifier, F.O.H. Mixer)
5. Music instrument (bass amplifiers, guitar amplifiers, keyboard,
Capture Camera 3 Monitor Mixing & Foldback System 100,000 drum set) are not included.
Dedicated event capture camera will be provided at upper balcony front. 4 Video Distribution & Capture Camera 80,000
6. House-light system, working lights and way-finding light along auditorium
Video signal from the capture camera is then distributed to recording studio, 5 Production Intercom & Show Relay 80,000 aisles are not included.
lounges and classrooms if deemed necessary. 6 Facility-Wide BGM System 100,000
Simultaneous Interpretation System (S.I.S.) 7 Cable & Accessories 500,000
Sub-Total for AV, Sound & Communications: 1,940,000
Provision for single language plus floor language simultaneous
interpretation system will be allowed. Besides, we would also find out the Stage Lighting
possibility of localized audio broadcasting via FM radio which could make 1 Lighting Console & DMX Distribution 209,000
use of FM receiver function available from mobile phone. 2 Theatrical Lighting Fixtures 1,482,000
Recording Room 3 Dimmer & Non. Dim 345,000
4 High Level Working Platform 80,000
Proposed location of the Recording Room is under Balcony seats. AV 5 Cable & Accessories 470,000
equipment for Recording Room shall be furnished by The Vine. SM&W will
advise on signal interfacing and signal distributions among recording studio, Sub-Total for Stage 2,586,000
Main Auditorium and Multi-purpose room. Stage Machinery Li hti
1 Motorized Lighting Rigging Bar 500,000

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Appendix A: Introduction
Appendix A1 - WCCE Initial Structural

Feasibility Result
Appendix A2 - Due Diligence Study Sketches
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Appendix B: Architectural Design Attachments
Appendix B1 – Section 16 Application Documents

and Town Planning Board Letter
Appendix B3 – Summary of Ministries

Requirements and Ministries’
Facilities Usage Table
Appendix B4 – Preliminary Layout Plans
Appendix B5 – Proposed Master Programme

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Appendix B1 – Section 16 Application Documents

and Town Planning Board Letter

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The Proposed Renovation and Alteration and Addition Works

For Imperial Cinema

29 Burrows Street, Wanchai, Hong Kong

The Vine Christian Fellowship

INCEPTION AND FEASIBILITY STUDY REPORT

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2.0 Architectural Design

3.0 Structural Engineering

4.0 Mechanical & Electrical Engineering

5.0 Acoustics and Audio-Visual Engineering

Appendix A1 – WCCE Initial Structural Feasibility

Appendix B: Architectural Design Attachments

Appendix B1 – Section 16 Application

Appendix C: Structural Design Attachments

Appendix C1 – Disabled/Fireman’s Lift Locations

Appendix D: Building Services Schematic

Appendix E: Wall and Door STC Requirement

1.2 Due Diligence Process

The Imperial Cinema was originally designed as a Place of Public

1. Addition of a Fireman’s Lift to meet the requirements for PPE in

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1.4 Positive Structural Feasibility Result

1.5 The Project Team

The Project Consultant Team has officially commenced on the Project on 15

Wong and Cheng Consulting Structural Engineering (including

Daniel Chan & Associates Ltd Mechanical and Electrical Engineering

Rider Levett Bucknall Cost Estimating and Control, Tendering

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2.2 Review of Land Lease and Record General Building Plans

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Record General Building Plans

a) Classifications of the different usages within the building, hence

2.3 Establish Design Brief & Preliminary Layout Plans

A Summary of Ministries Requirements and a Ministries’ Facilities Usage Table

2.5 Coordination of Consultant Works

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2.7 Site Clearance Contract

Removal of asbestos containing materials would require the engagement of a

The Site Clearance contract is expected to be awarded in the later half of

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3.1 Disabled/Fireman's Lift

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Maintenance Costs Design Criteria

4.4 Electrical Services System Description 4.5 Building Ancillary Services

Scope of Works a) Main and Sub-main Distribution Scope of Works

Staircase 150 lux at floor level 10% z LV electrical system

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The general partition constructions to help achieving the ratings mentioned in

Table 2 - Partition Construction to Achieve STC Ratings

Interior Finishes Materials

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Item / Location Mechanical Acoustical Design Guidelines for Main Hall

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Air Cooled Chiller All other rotating equipment 2.5

Outside Pipe Diameter (mm) Velocity Limit (m/s)

Base Isolator Static Vibration Isolator Type Project Scope

Projection and Light & Sound Control Positions

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FOH Rigging There will be no house curtain for the Main

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D. Sound Systems Signal Distributions 2 Fixed Bar & Border 50,000