Life in the Sky: Community and Connectivity in Residential High-Rises. Andrew Liu, Vice President, CallisonRTKL

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1 Life in the Sky: Community and Connectivity in Residential High-Rises Andrew Liu, Vice President, CallisonRTKL

2 Living In The Sky Community And Connectivity In High Rise Residential

3 Evolution of Home

4 Jobs/employment opportunities in urban areas Urban Migration: The Case for High-Rise Living Limited space/small footprint to accommodate more people Proximity to culture, food and entertainment Proximity to transit and conveniences High ROI for developers Advanced tech, which allows us to build higher and higher

5 Mixed Use v. Residential High-Rise Vancouver Residential: 3 Mixed-use: 3 New York City Residential: 89 Mixed-use: 34 London Residential: 9 Mixed-use: 6 Dubai Residential: 108 Mixed-use: 47 Hong Kong Residential: 233 Mixed-use: 16 Shanghai Residential: 12 Mixed-use: 30 *150m + Source: CTBUH, Skyscraper Center

6 Tallest Residential High-Rises Park Avenue, New York City 85 Floors Princess Tower, Dubai 101 Floors 23 Marina, Dubai 88 Floors Elite Residence, Dubai 87 Floors The Torch, Dubai 86 Floors HHHR Tower, Dubai 72 Floors 07 Ocean Heights, Dubai 83 Floors 08 Ocayan Tower, Dubai 73 Floors

7 Demographics High-rise apartment buildings house an estimated 60 million people worldwide 80% of Singapore s population lives in public housing, much of it high-rises

8 Home of the Future Released May 2017, Vertical Living: Home of the Future is a data- and insight-driven, interactive digital report that predicts the future of residential design. Explores the technology, sustainable innovations, wellness concepts, urban migration, culture and amenities that will drive changes in residential design into the next decade and beyond.

9 The Building Flexible leases and the sharing economy encourage the rise of scalable units, where residents can add or rent out space depending on their needs at any given time Loyalty programs incentivize and give power back to tenants who renew their leases, including equity in the building or future properties in the developer s portfolio Rooftops feature shaded, landscaped green space, third-party managed gardens and walking trails Street-level outpatient and urgent care facilities offer the ultimate convenience for urban families and aging boomers

10 The Unit In-shower meters monitor water usage, control temperature and schedule maintenance Self-cleaning toilets refill with harvested and treated greywater Foldable, convertible, modular furniture and interior construction maximize space and optimize flexibility Robots and artificial intelligence will help with meal prep, basic cooking and cleaning Smart refrigerators will make grocery shopping optional with a signal to a delivery service that will re-stock favorite items without residents lifting a finger Built-in recycling and composting in kitchens will benefit rooftop community gardens and the earth

11 Health & Wellness A building designed to maximize wellness can add up to five years to tenants lives On-site nutritionists monitor tenants health through wearable technology Smart appliances download nutritionist-recommended foods and place orders; personalized fitness goals are sent directly to tenants smartphones Street-level daycare has a pediatrician on staff Wellness isn t limited to human residents: veterinarians provide virtual or in-home care for pets

12 Technology Pre-wired smart home tech allows renters to instantly connect to and control their environment Whole-house systems monitor lights, temperature, water and resident health Compact battery power and net-zero technology significantly decrease utility costs and energy usage Mirrors and glass become interactive surfaces that help tenants organize their lives and schedules Smart appliances and robots simplify domestic chores, providing up to an extra two hours of leisure time daily Fitness centers offer virtual workout classes Outlets and plugs will disappear everything will be wirelessly connected

13 House v. High-Rise Support Spatial Natural Connectivity Fitness Qualities Spaces Open Light // Recreation Kitchen Space / Living Ventilation Proximity Area And Bath Size

14 Room for Improvement: Design and Programming

15 Hardware Flexible unit plans Spaces for dining, shopping, fitness and recreation Hotel lobby-like atmosphere rather than leasing office/desk Flexible space, not only at street-level and rooftop but mid-rise with connectivity to other buildings/uses/transit while maintaining resident privacy Software Partnerships with known brands for amenities / services Branded residences / hospitality experience at home (ex: Four Seasons Residences, Baccarat, fashion designers putting names on buildings) Mix of uses: office, retail, healthcare

16 Trendsetters Fitness guru Jay Wright assembled an exclusive team of fitness experts with hospitality backgrounds to create an experience that is equal parts high-end fitness center and five-star service at 432 Park Avenue in NYC. Source: thewrightfit.com, Curbed NYC. Toronto City Council s 2016 study entitled Growing Up resulted in a list of recommendations for making vertical living more family-friendly, including incorporating playground space and dedicating 25% of the building to two- and three-bedroom units. Source: YouTube

17 Trendsetters The Pinnacle at Duxton (Singapore) is comprised of seven residential towers linked by jogging trails and linear gardens at floors 26 and 50. Source: VisitSingapore.com In true Miami style, the Cesar Pellidesigned Armani Residences in Sunny Isles Beach offers three levels of private cabanas, a full-service restaurant and an oceanfront pool, among other amenities. Source: Cervera Real Estate

18 Room for Improvement: Urbanism

19 Spatial Planning & Mix Of Uses Reserving space for revenue-generating communal areas Integrating amenities that meet target market needs

20 Flexible Space & Adaptability Designing space that can readily adapt to changing market dynamics and community needs Working with partners to program and enliven publicly accessible areas

21 Connectivity & Community Establishing proximity and connectivity to basic services and conveniences Creating opportunities for social engagement and interaction

22 Trendsetters SOM s 57-story high-rise residential tower on the corner of 57th Avenue and 2nd Street in NYC is built on top of a new facility for the High School of Art and Design and PS 59. The development also includes a Whole Foods and has been praised as a great example of collaboration between the public + private sectors. Source: MetropolisMag.com.

23 Trendsetters CallisonRTKL s Oceanwide Plaza is the luxury residential component of the Los Angeles Sports and Entertainment District master plan. iits three high-rise towers (two at 40-stories high and the third at 49-stories) sit on a 200,000-SF retail podium surrounded by a large lawn, children s playground, barbecues, a pool and a running track. In addition to its 504 condominiums, it will house a 183-key hotel and event spaces. Source: CallisonRTKL.

24 Room for Improvement: Construction

25 How Tall Is Too Tall? Impact on human psyche Construction cost Cost/complexity of repairs

26 Fire / Life Safety Longer egress time / distance Evacuation strategies / awareness Fire department accessibility Smoke movement and fire control

27 Advanced Tech Horizontal elevators using maglev technology Source: thewrightfit.com, Curbed NYC. Prefabricated units/spaces

28 What the Future Brings HUMAN-SCALED, HUMAN-CENTRIC SOFTWARE + HARDWARE / DESIGN + PROGRAMMING WORK HAND-IN-HAND BRANDED PARTNERSHIPS AND STAKEHOLDER COLLABORATION = NEW URBANISM

29 Living In The Sky Community And Connectivity In High Rise Residential Thank you Andrew Liu Vice President October 2017