Innovative Architectural Designs by CES Design Group

CES Design Group approaches a project with the philosophy that architecture is not just about creating buildings; it’s about crafting spaces that inspire, connect, and enhance the lives of those who inhabit them. By integrating the tunnel wall construction process into the early design phase, the firm blends high-speed constructability with aesthetic appeal.

Accelerated construction schedule saves time and money.

Architectural Design Decisions for Accelerated Delivery

CES Design Group working with the client to make specific strategic choices to optimize the nature of tunnel formwork, ensuring the project moves from groundbreaking to occupancy with unprecedented speed.

• Symmetry and Structural Rhythm: The building is designed with a high degree of geometric repetition. CES Design Group aligns internal shear walls in a consistent, rectangular grid, allowing the steel tunnel molds to be reused across every floor without modification, maintaining a strict 24-hour casting cycle.

  
  

• Vertical Continuity: By keeping floor-to-floor heights and wall positions identical throughout the building’s height, the design eliminates time-consuming structural transitions. This allows the shell to rise rapidly, often completing a full floor every 24 to 48 hours.

  
  

• Prefabricated Aesthetic Integration: To avoid the "industrial" look of rapid construction, the firm incorporates oversized windows and balconies. These architectural features are fixed directly to the steel forms before the pour, ensuring that the "spaces that inspire" are built into the structural DNA of the building from day one.

Financial Impact and Innovation

By pushing the boundaries of architectural design with these innovative solutions, CES Design Group directly addresses project efficiency:

• Early Occupancy: The speed of the tunnel wall system—often 3 times faster than conventional methods—allows the developer to open the building months ahead of a conventional schedule.

  
  

• Optimized Timeline: Because the shell and finishing phases are overlapped, the building reaches completion sooner. This enables the client to begin generating rental income and provides high-quality living environments that enhance the lives of their inhabitants.