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DESIGN BRIEF
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ABSTRACT
Jamaica has journeyed from being an obscure island territory in the ‘New World’ to a colonial powerhouse where full political control was vested for the British Empire who occupied, settled and economically subjugated, to a now independent nation. Jamaica today is made up of citizens from varying backgrounds and, like its national motto ‘Out of many, one people’ is a complex, multicultural nation. While overwhelmingly of African descent, there also people of Jewish, Syrian, Lebanese, and Indian, Chinese, German, English, Scottish and Irish ancestry. They came fleeing persecution, through the brutality of slavery, in search of opportunity or as indentured servants but now live together with one dream with one hope, to be a nation of opportunity, of equality, of justice striving to succeed.
The Parliament of Jamaica represents the changed paradigm, our independence, our ability to govern ourselves as a nation. It is based on our constitutional monarchy which allows our citizens to choose who will govern the country through free elections. It represents the legislative branch of government which creates and amends laws for the peace, order and development of Jamaica and is composed of the nominated Senate and the elected House of Representative. It represents the voice of the people, the will of the people and the vision is that as a symbol of the people it be located in the People’s Park. A manifestation of our struggles and our achievements, commanding our respect, generating civic pride, of a people who holds their destiny in their own hands who dare to dream of the possibilities, of a future for our people which our fore fathers and our national heroes sought to obtain.
National Heroes Park echoes the journey, the evolution of the nation. While it continues to be the largest public open green space in Kingston it went from being a place for the agricultural pens north of the old city, to the Kingston Race Course and for almost 100 years it was considered the playground for the city before it became the George VI Memorial Park in 1953. The accompanying Act of 1956 deemed it to be a public garden, pleasure park and recreation area for the benefit of inhabitants of the Corporate Area and then in 1973 it became the National Heroes Park and the permanent place for honouring Jamaica’s National and World War Heroes. Here lie the official memorials to the country’s seven National Heroes. Over the years the park has been used for concerts, large public events, as a refuge during catastrophes and for sports and recreation. The journey of the park continues however, like all urban environments, a constant cycle of formation and reorganization as they adapt to the changing circumstances of the city. (Jacobs) This adaptation is to that of a National Park, expanding its reach to that of the nation, all our people. As it continues to be the People’s Park, it also evolves in symbolism as the
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embodiment in joyful celebration of our culture, the dignity of our existence and represents the hopes, dreams and aspirations of our lives.
The new Houses of Parliament will occupy a commanding position in the National Heroes Park allowing the space to evolve into one that begins to truly image the city, uplift the mood of the area, to give value, a sense of place and to continue to provide opportunities for our citizens to partake of their democratic rights. It will provide the freedom to gather, to talk, make themselves heard, eat, drink, rest, connect with nature and trade; ennobling, inspiring, entertaining, soothing and above all empowering. It will become an even more significant public green space, it will contribute to the quality of urban life, adding vitality to our local urbanism, meeting the need for physical, intellectual, emotional and social stimuli for healthy development for both young and old, continue to accommodate a community for the people, the urban dweller, the rural visitor, the tourist all engaged in convivial life.
This is OUR JAMAICAN PARLIAMENT.
www.ourjaparliament.com
#OurJAParliament
The GOJ/UDC reserves the right to amend or update this Design Brief at any time and provide notification to participants of same.
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CONTENTS
1 BACKGROUND…………………………………………………………….5
2 INVITATION………………………………………………………………...5
3 DESIGN GUIDELINES…………………………………………………….6
4 MAJOR SECTIONS………………………………………………………..11
5 ACCESS AND SECURITY………………………………………………..16
6 GOVERNMENT OVAL PROPOSED MASTERPLAN………………....18
7 LOCATION………………………………………………………………….20
8 CONTEXT…………………………………………………………………...21
9 PLANNING VISION………………………………………………………..29
10 PROPOSED SITE………………………………………………………….31
11 BUDGET LIMITATIONS…………………………………………………..33
APPENDICES
APPENDIX A…………………………………………………………………………34 History:- Heroes Circle & Environment
APPENDIX B………………………………………………………………………….38 How Parliament Works
APPENDIX C…………………………………………………………………………41 Organizational Chart
APPENDIX D……………………………………………………………………….....43 Schedule of Accommodation
APPENDIX E…………………………………………………………………………..58 Infrastructure Review Summary – Heroes Circle and Environs
APPENDIX F…………………………………………………………………………..59 Approval of Competition Design Brief & Programme
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DESIGN BRIEF
1 / BACKGROUND
A National Public Space
Awareness of the need for a new Houses of Parliament was brought to the fore from as early as the 1950’s as demand for parliamentary office space became acute. The constraints associated with the existing location led to attention being shifted to finding a new location and initiating new construction. The significance of the attributes of the new location and buildings was not lost then as parliament buildings have come to be an enduring and important national symbol for many countries. The preferred location was identified as what is now known as National Heroes Park. The continued evolution of the park to becoming the home of the new Parliament Building started with the passing of the King George VI Memorial Park Act in 1956 which was threefold:
To change the name from Kingston Race Course to the King George VI Memorial Park. To grant powers to the then Kingston and St. Andrew Corporation (KSAC) to develop the Park “to be used as a public park, pleasure garden and recreation area for the benefits of the inhabitants of the Corporate Area”. Enable a section of the Park to be used for “the construction of parliament buildings and such administrative and other buildings” as deemed necessary.
The site was officially renamed the National Heroes Park in 1973 and has subsequently seen the development of ‘The Shrine’ in honour of Jamaica’s national heroes, the war memorial cenotaph and an area for the burial of Prime Ministers.
The Parliament of Jamaica is currently located at Gordon House on Duke Street in Downtown Kingston. Gordon House was so named to honour George William Gordon who in the 1800s supported the freedom of all classes of people in society and paved the way for advances in democracy in Jamaica.
Today Gordon House is inadequate to house the parliamentary operations of the country. It does not meet the standard of internationally iconic parliament buildings. The spaces are inadequate and the general existing facilities modest, technologically ill-equipped and generally does not conform to global standards.
2 / INVITATION The GOJ hereby invites entries to a public architectural competition for the Design of NEW HOUSES OF PARLIAMENT to be located in the National Heroes Park.
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3 / DESIGN GUIDELINES
This chapter discusses the design principles and requirements that should serve as guidelines in designing the building. Among other things, it deals with the messages that the building should convey, the feelings it should arouse, and the activities it should encourage.
A. CONCEIVE THE BUILDING WITH ITS VARIOUS PARTS AND OUTDOOR AREAS AS ONE INTERCONNECTED, HARMONIOUS STRUCTURE
As detailed in the brief, the Houses of Parliament Complex will comprise six (6) sections, each having a distinct major function: forecourt and public face, central lobby, chambers, offices suites, parliament library, parliament museum. In addition to their varied purposes, the sections differ from each other by public and private spaces – users, visitors, or employees – the conditions of access, the means of security and supervision. These differences will require the use of various means of separation and differentiation between the diverse areas. At the same time, it is very important that the conception underlying the design consider the building as one harmonious structure, all of whose parts serve the same vision, integrate well with each other, facilitate convenient passage to the other parts, and are visible to each other at certain points.
The outdoor areas should be perceived as an integral part of the overall conception of the Houses of Parliament and the immediate relationship to the features of the conceptual master plan of the National Park itself and the wider environs of the urban context. It is assumed that though the interior of the building will house the very important functions of Parliament, the outside will also play an important role in receiving, gathering, securing and engaging the users and the public. Moreover, the outdoor areas will play a large part in the initial impression the Parliament makes. Therefore, these areas should be designed so as to arouse a sense of dignity, timelessness and strength, in accordance with the requirements detailed below.
B. FUNCTIONALITY
As will be clarified in detail below, the Houses of Parliament will have to respond to the specific needs of the members of parliament and staff and visitors, be suitable for a relatively large number of purposes, and enable the efficient execution of various processes and activities. In addition, the building will have to facilitate the secure movement of parlimentarians and the functionality of the complex as a whole. Each of its components is an essential requirement that has to guide the design.
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C. THE BUILDING AS PART OF ITS SURROUNDINGS
The Houses of Parliament will occupy a central and conspicuous site in the National Heroes Park, National Heroes Circle, in Kingston: Wolmer’s Boys and Girls Schools to the north, Ministry of Education to the south, Heroes Circle SDA Church and Assembly Hall Church of God to the West and the Ministry of Finance to the east, along with some small businesses interspersed amidst. The design of the building should strive to make the most of the great potential of the area and to appropriately integrate into it. For example, it would be desirable to consider the spectacular history and symbolism of the Park and maintain visual axes with the important sites within the Park. As for blending with the surroundings: the Houses of Parliament should display due authority and command architectural presence. However, it should properly fit into an ensemble of the Park.
D. REFLECT THE MAJOR PURPOSE OF THE BUILDING IN ITS DESIGN
The planned complex is intended to serve as the home of the Houses of Parliment for the Government of Jamaica. This major purpose should be reflected in the design of the building and its outdoor areas.
E. ARTISTIC AND MUSEOLOGICAL CONCEPT
A variety of artwork will be integrated into the design of the building. This will include flat art, murals, sculptures and other forms of artistic production. The artistic concept that will guide the choice of the works and the ways of incorporating them is still in the process of consolidation. At a more advanced stage of the process it will be necessary to coordinate the architectural conception of the building and the artistic concept, so that the former will contain the latter and provide it with an appropriate platform. In addition to the above, which concerns the building as a whole, the Houses of Parliament will include a distinctive museological component, i.e, exhibition spaces that will be located in the education and culture sections. The museological concept of these spaces is also in the process of consolidation, and at the appropriate time, this too will have to be coordinated with the architectural conception.
F. INTEGRATION OF TECHNOLOGY
Technology plays an important role in contemporary operations:- including lighting, cooling, ventilation and many functions related to administrative and business support services. Therefore, the manner of integrating the technology in the building should comprise a major element in its conception. This requires built-in flexibility in the design, as will be discussed in the following section.
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G. BUILT-IN FLEXIBILITY FOR FUTURE CHANGES
We are living in a period of great change with transformational advancements and developments impacting all aspects of contemporary life. Throughout the world, new buildings and those engaged in renewal are striving to adapt themselves to the technological developments and changing needs. It is essential that the new complex be characterized by a maximum of flexibility for future changes. Consideration must be given to the recurrent need to replace technical infrastructure, but also the high probability that change will certainly be required in the internal division of the building, and the designation of space. The conception of the building will be required to address the need for appropriate responses to the specific needs of all the functions planned for it, and also maintain a degree of flexibility to facilitate change.
H. TRANSPARENCY
A modern parliament building must embody the transparency between citizens and their government which reflects their essential democratic relationship. The proposed Houses of Parliament should invite a sense of public ownership and accessibility. It must impart the positive possibility of the nation: larger than the individual, but supportive and engaging - neither aggressive nor oppressive.
I. ELEMENTAL
The design should be formed of elemental qualities which stand the test of time, it should respond to the tropical climate the quality of light, clarity and durability in its articulation, materials and detailing.
J. PRAGMATIC
The design should be readily achievable, and function well. A parliament buildingexists to serve and cannot do so if achieved at crippling cost or complexity. The design should not impede the construction or encumber the working of the complex when finished. The design should default to known achievable techniques suited to the Jamaican context.
K. SECURITY
Security and control systems will have to be installed to ensure that Parliament is safe and accessible for those who work within and visit Parliament. In addition the building must be protected against theft, vandalism, or illegal use. Obviously, there is a certain tendency to impose a physical security barrier as a means of securing premises, however, this could also pose a security risk. The plan must allow for a layered system of access control and a solid infrastructure for security systems that lay the groundwork for efficient and effective security. Creative ways will have to be found to comply with all these requirements in a satisfactory manner to establish and locate appropriate IT pathways, interfaces, tools and services to
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support the full range of special events held in the Complex, and to respond to the special needs of Members and visitors (including physical, visual and hearing impairments).
L. SUSTAINABILITY
The principles of sustainable (green) building should be taken into account, so that the building may comply with relevant and applicable international standards. The planning should facilitate maximum savings in energy and water for lighting, air-conditioning, ventilation, maintenance, etc., and should strive for maximum exploitation of natural resources (such as sunlight, rainwater, and wind). The following principles should also be taken into consideration: Utilization of recycled water as far as possible; the use of environmentally friendly materials and recycled materials; and combining traditional building methods with innovative technologies of green building.
M. OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE
The design of the building should take into account its future operation and maintenance, and strive for choices that will reduce their costs and facilitate easy and rapid execution of all the required actions, including preventive and corrective maintenance and cleaning. For example, it is advisable to opt for materials and installations readily available on the market to facilitate the obtaining of spare parts; to give preference to components with a long life expectancy; and to place the installations and systems so that they can be conveniently reached for operation and maintenance. It may be expected that in quite a few instances, the considerations concerning the ease of operation and maintenance and their costs will come into conflict with other considerations, such as aesthetics. Each case should, of course, be carefully examined, and an attempt be made to arrive at the correct balance; the directive, however, is to give priority to ease of operation and maintenance.
N. CIRCULATION, ORIENTATION AND GUIDANCE
As stated above, it is essential that the Houses of Parliament be perceived by users, visitors and employees as friendly and accessible. Among other things, this objective demands meticulous planning that will enable people to orient themselves easily in the building and to move comfortably and efficiently between and within its various parts.
In planning the circulation in the building, one should take into account the different functions of the sections and the various needs of the major population groups that will use them, as well as the connections and the attachments detailed below in the design brief. One should also bear in mind the crowding that is expected to occur at certain times and around various events. In view of the complexity of the task and the multiplicity of needs, it would be inappropriate to attempt to impose a single movement pattern. However, it is advisable to opt for circular movement, whenever such pattern is advantageous and feasible. One should use all possible means to facilitate orientation inside the building. Nevertheless, it is desirable that the architectural logic on which the building is based and the method of positioning and
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indicating the circulation elements (foyers, intersections, passages, staircases, etc.) should be sufficiently coherent to enable ease.
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4 / MAJOR SECTIONS
Jamaica has a constitutional monarchy form of government with Queen Elizabeth II as head of state. She is represented by a Governor-General appointed on the recommendation of the Prime Minister of Jamaica. Jamaica is a parliamentary democracy with a bicameral parliamentary system consisting of an appointed Senate and an elected House of Representatives.
A. GENERAL The new Houses of Parliament will comprise the below listed sections spread over a gross floor area of approximately 12,360 sqm. as shown in the following table. The sections are differentiated according to the essence of their function and the activities taking place within them. This differentiation, however, need not necessarily be physically expressed in the internal design of the structure.
Parliaments are unique. They are not like office blocks or law courts or convention centres. A parliament must do four basic things and the building must be designed to allow these four things to happen. The members of a parliament must be able to: 1. represent people 2. make laws 3. scrutinise the government 4. form a government from elected parliamentarians.
B. FLOOR AREA REQUIREMENTS
Section Net Area (sqm, rounded) 1. Access and Security 851 2. Houses of Parliament 5,274 3. Staff and Administrative Functions 3,203 4. Parliament Library 900 5. Parliament Museum 1,125 6. Additional functions 1,007 Total Area of building (excluding parking) 12,360
NB: The areas specified in this document are an estimate that is meant to serve as a basis for characterizing the needs and the planning to be derived from them. These areas will be defined precisely in the course of the planning process. The table above specifies net areas. The gross areas, which will include thoroughfares, main corridors, lobbies on each storey, toilets, stairwells, shafts and technical rooms are calculated by multiplying by percentage of 25 percent. A schedule of accommodations can be found in Appendix D.
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C. Forecourt
The Forecourt, is the main entrance to the Houses of Parliament and will be designed to invite people into the building to observe the democratic process. The design of the space will articulate a gesture of welcome in its composition and material quality.
The Forecourt may contain a ceremonial element as envisioned by the designer. Some consideration will be given symbolising the Jamaican culture and history.
D. Central Lobby
This space should possess some monumental symbolism of Jamaican history and or culture; consider expressing this through artistry, sculpture or material quality. The transition from forecourt to lobby will be layered and transformative making access and movement unimpeded, welcoming and controlled.
E. Chambers
The dominant spaces across the whole building belong to the House of Representatives and Senate chambers where members and senators meet to debate bills and represent the people from their electorates and constituencies. Both chambers should have vacant seats to accommodate future needs. In both chambers: Members of the government sit to the right of the Speaker or President (as the case may be) while members of the opposition sit to the left. Members of minor parties and Independents sit on the benches at the curve of the chamber. This group is known as the crossbench in the Senate; in the House this distinction is not made—there are only government and non-government members. The press gallery views chamber proceedings from above the Speaker's Chair in the House and from above the President's Chair in the Senate. Members of the public watch chamber proceedings from either side of the chamber in designated seating areas.
F. Committee rooms
These rooms are formal parliamentary spaces, they are not used for debating or voting on legislation. A parliamentary committee is comprised of a small number of parliamentarians with a specific task; generally to gather information (on behalf of the Parliament) related to a current legislative proposal or an issue of community concern. Both the Senate and the House of Representatives employ a range of committees.
G. The Prime Minister’s Office and Ministers’ Offices
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Larger suites may be allocated to Parliamentary Secretaries.
H. Parliament Library
The Parliamentary Library is part of the Parliamentary Services and provides services to senators, members, their staff, the staff of parliamentary departments and the Governor- General.
I. Parliament Museum
The Institute of Jamaica has expressed keen interest in setting up a museum on democratic heritage in Jamaica, a museum that is modern, high-tech and conforms to international standards.
J. Contiguity and Connections
The matrix of connections and attachments between the various functions in the sections of the parliament building as described above, which reflect the complex’s requirements, are presented in Appendix A.
K. Parking
The number of parking spaces required for the Houses of Psrliament is calculated according to accepted parking standards in Jamaica.
Parking Location Number of spaces
Secured area within the park 174
Staff within the park 100
Visitors *external to the park 450
Disabled within the park 36
Total 760
*External parking facilities may be considered in the masterplanning of the Heroes Circle and environs, competitors are not obligated to facilitate this figure I their proposals.
L. Outdoor Areas
A large, inviting entrance plaza will lead visitors to the main entrance of the building. The plaza will be a place for individuals and groups to congregate before entering the building. The size of the plaza is to be responsive to the scale of the site and the siting of the building.
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The Plaza or Forecourt to the building should be easily identifiable as the main entrance. The selection of the hard and soft landscape material and specimens should demarcate and signify the space and complement/enhance the elements of the structure giving meaning to a series of urban rooms. The language of the design elements connecting the Shrine, the Parliament Structure and external public spaces should be unified.
The artistic monuments and relevant site furniture should be used within the hard spaces for both functionality as well as aesthetics. Site furniture may include bollards, seats/ seat walls, bins, signage and trellises.
Landscape lighting should be utilized to accentuate the landscape, outdoor spaces/features and the structure. Coloured filters and LEDs are recommended to provide “staging“ options for the various significant ceremonial events.
Soft and Hard Landscaping elements are to be selected for both form and function. Aside from the plant material some appropriate landscape features include mounds, seat wall planters, rockeries, potted plants and grass pavers. The use of soft landscape features such as mounds and feature rockery and garden elements may be appropriate at main entry points or within courtyard spaces. The form and placement of these elements should be used to frame and demarcate or enhance the outdoor spaces.
Functionally the landscape plants and elements should provide shade and colour where appropriate. A “campus” type layout for the landscape is ideal as a security buffer between the structure and the public spaces. Plant Material selection should by virtue of their form and features recognize the levels of prominence for the spaces as well as the sensitivity of the space for security. The maintenance of visual transparency is important in the placement of the design elements to aid in the sense of security for the occupants and visitors.
Specifically the main entrance landscape should be distinctive from the secondary entrances with a more formal planting selection and spacing. It should also be the most impactful with the layered levels from palms, accent trees, and colorful shrubbery. The service entrance and parking should be the least prominent with the provision of both screening shrubbery and shade.
The planting palette should comprise of hardy, low maintenance plants. Endemic, locally naturalized or significant cultural endemic species is encouraged. A programme of sustainability inclusive of recommendations for irrigation and maintenance should be integrated in the design. There is well water available from the site but the options for rain water harvesting should also be investigated.
Water features that are sustainable (low consumption) or integrated as part of the storm water management may be considered. An irrigation proposal should be integrated into the landscape component of the design with allowance for storage tanks, pumps and the necessary systems.
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Finally the outdoor space should maintain the connectivity to the wider park design with the inclusion of public outdoor green spaces or “urban rooms” that allow for place-making and contemplative spaces . The circulation linkages to the park are essential to the functionality of Park and its continued use as a green space. With reference to the 11.4 Acres designated for Parliament, the structural footprint of all structures should be limited to a maximum of the twenty-five (25%) of the designated space for Parliament inclusive of parking. The remaining area being a minimum of (75%) is to function as green space with the majority of it providing connectivity to the greater park design with public access and comprising soft landscaping as opposed to hardscape.
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5 / ACCESS AND SECURITY
Public spaces are not uncommon to hosting violence and dramatic spectacles that, in this particular circumstance of locating the Houses of Parliament in a public park, could complicate political activities and culture. Public space has long been contested and controversial, home to tensions between public and private spheres, and possessing a purpose and identity shaped by many different stakeholders rather than any top-down assignment of values.
Consideration must be given to this shared use of space where this public park will boast the Houses of Parliament that will require the site to be regularly monitored and policed even on mundane days. Multiple groups will share responsibility for Parliamentary security, the Police Service, the Fire Services operate on-site, and the Communications Security is also involved. Independent security services will be responsible for the interior of the buildings, while the exterior should be handled separately. These groups should jointly maintain a secure facility, where security personnel monitor video feeds and strategic emergency planning measures are done.
Contemporary parliamentarians in response to the global threat of terrioism may be quick to call for reduced public access in favour of security. However there will always be difficulty in finding a balance between security and access. Designers are encouraged to re-examine the continued challenge of ensuring security and public access.
1. ENTRANCES AND EXITS
The Parliament building will have entrances, which will serve also as exits: The main entrance – will channel users, visitors and employees directly to the entrance foyer, from which all sections of the building can be reached. Access to the main entrance for pedestrians and those who arrive via public transportation will be from the main plaza entrance; other arrangements from the parking garage and from the passenger drop-off point will provide access for those arriving in private cars or organized transportation to allow entry.
Secondary entrance – to be operated as needed, for employees and perhaps for specific target groups,
One or two operational entrances – for supply and haulage vehicles: an entrance with a loading ramp for trucks and commercial vehicles delivering other items and or equipment. These entrances will be used also by the maintenance personnel and technicians for carrying out their work at all times of the day and night.
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2. SECURITY
The security concept throughout the Houses of Parliament defines four major security levels for people moving around the Parliament or using different areas, as detailed below:
Level 1 – Public area. The public is allowed unrestricted access to parts of this area, such as the entrance foyer and Parliament Museum while movement in other parts is supervised and secured and/or entry is controlled.
Level 2 – Staff and administrative functions. Intended for employees authorized visitors. Parts of this area, such as the Parliament Library, are controlled and movement is supervised. Other parts, e.g. the wellness centre, aftercare facility are secured and entry is allowed to authorized users. only under enhanced supervision and security.
Level 3 – Parliamentary operations. Designated for authorized employees of the Houses of Parliament and authorized visitors of the public under controlled supervision and security.
Level 4 – Sterile operations/functions. Designated for members of Parliament security personel and authorized employees only.
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6 / GOVERNMENT OVAL PROPOSED MASTER PLAN
The GOJ in collaboration with the UDC wishes to undertake an extensive development programme as a part of its vision for the redevelopment of downtown Kingston. This includes, but is not limited to a government campus to be located in and around the National Heroes Park and Heroes Circle inclusive of the proposed Houses of Parliament.
The purpose of the Master Plan is to clearly identify and guide redevelopment initiatives that will include public planning and funding efforts, opportunities for public and private sector investment, and local involvement of Jamaica Design and Construction Professionals.
National Heroes Park and Environs Heroes Park holds a very prestigious position in Jamica and Kingston as the final place of rememberance for the many heroes of Jamaica that have helped define the country. The heroes park area to the north will come to be known as Parliament Circle, with the new state of the art Houses of Parliament.
This initiative will establish a new and noteworthy gesture in the international marketplace that better expresses the strength, love and pride that the people of Jamaica have for their country. In the next phase of enhancements, Heroes Park will continue to be improved with: 1) Multi-use promenades/streetscapes along the park perimeter; 2) Walkway, lighting and perimeter fountainwall enhancements to the memorial gardens and heroes walk; 3) New public entrances, parking and concessions areas; 4) Stormwater management amenity ponds to help with flood control; and 5) A ceremonial amphitheatre, fountains and festival grounds with exercise track for community common ground events and festivals.
Heroes Park will become a prestigious showplace for a new centralized government , which respectfully celebrates the lives of its many past heroes and heritage of the Jamaican people.
In support of the Parliament Building, the GOJ also envisions relocating a number of Governement Ministries, Agencies and/or Departments from their current locations dispersed throughout Kingston to the newly organized Parliament Circle. The enhancement of Heroes Park will make it the perfect setting for new multi-story Gevernment Center building sites with associated parking, overlooking the park and symbolically looking toward the Parliament, reinforcing the concept of the Parliament Circle.
Amongst the vision of this Governement Oval are other elements for the enhancement of our culture and society. These will include, a new national museum, a hotel that overlooks Heroes Park providing accommodation within walking distance to government buildings used for civic purposes, also mixed use commercial and residential developments providing new homes to complete the revitalization of this area.
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The improvements outlined above and depicted on the master plan will result in a stronger, more vibrant, and healthier Heroes Park/Parliament Circle District environment for Government Officials, citizens of Jamaica, business owners, employees, and tourists and visitors alike. These initiatives can certainly be achieved through the joint efforts of the GOJ, the UDC and the Jamaican design professionals.
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7 / LOCATION
MAP OF JAMAICA SCALE: NTS
SITE LOCATION SCALE: NTS
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8 / CONTEXT INFORMATION
The following diagrams give information required for the development of the design proposals intended for the design competition process. The provision of Development Guide Plan (DGP) within the realm of the overall master plan for Downtown Kingston is also provided. The planning areas are further divided into sub-zones, with special focus on the existing ceremonial shrine that will remain and the surrounding newly built boundary fence with existing gates with proposed government blocks on the periphery. The size of the planning areas and the zones and sub-zones vary depending on land uses.
LEGEND
GATES
SHRINE
BURIAL
BOUNDARY
SHRINE
PROPOSED PLANNING AREAS SCALE: NTS
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SITE CHARACTER
1. Main Entrance to the National 2. Main Entrance National Shrine 2. Michael Manley Monument Heroes Park illustrating the Cenotaph
2. Sir Alexander Bustamante 2. Norman Manley Monument 2. Paul Bogle Monument Monument
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3. View from illustrating the surrounding zones.
The distinctive conceptual character of the proposed area is expressed as a government district symbolized by high-rise at approximately eight (8) storey buildings. The institutional zones represent traditional and historical significance such as Mico University College and the Wolmer’s group of schools. The financial and business districts are symbolized by vernacular shops, industrial entities and informal vending.
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EXISTING LAND USE DISTRIBUTION
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The National Heroes Park gently slopes from the north to south axis at slope ratio of 1: 32 (difference in height over the horizontal distance). It includes the shrine, plant shrine , security headquarters, football field, an old gym, and wells.
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TRAFFIC FLOW SCALE: NTS
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BUS ROUTES SCALE: NTS
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DENSITY MAP
Civil Aviation Authority Height Restrictions in Kingston based on the OLS (Obstacle Limitation Surfaces): YELLOW BAND - constant (flat) 45 meters. RED BAND - The surface slopes from 45meters to 100meters for the next band
NB: Jamaica’s Airport difficulty is the least technical on the scale, this makes it open to all planes and pilots. CAA can lobby to the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) for a change after doing an Aeronautical Study.
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9 / PLANNING VISION
PROPOSED PLANNING AREAS SCALE: NTS
LEGEND GOVERNMENT/MINISTRY BLOCK AND MIXED USE RESIDENTIAL AND MIXED-USE BLOCK INSTITUTIONAL BLOCK COMMERCIAL BLOCK/MIXED USE
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Vision for Downtown Core • Promoting economic attractiveness and
sustainability; The cultural and economic pulse of Down • Creating social and psychological Town is reinforced by the UNESCO’s completeness; Designation of Kingston as the “Cultural City • Creating a safe and healthy environment; of Music”. Realization of the vision therefore • Encourage infrastructure efficiency; requires the following: • Increase densities and connectivity; • Excellent Infrastructure; • Encourage mixed-use and diversified • World Class cultural and Entertainment developments; Facilities; • Public transit oriented; • Unique urban-scape for quality working and living environment; • Walkability; • A hub for the relocation of government • Provision of public open spaces for facilities within an urban core; gathering and recreation;
• The place of work, home leisure, culture and Among the opportunities provided by the entertainment…a City of Choice; development of the Houses of Parliament are: Objectives
. Improved land value Application of ordinances of smart codes and . Instillation of pride of place In Jamaicans the sustainable development of the city. This . National Park for all Jamaicans unified development ordinance should . Urban revitalization- removal of urban blight address development within the parameters of . Creation of jobs for residents in the Heroes scales of design of all urban elements. Park environs Such scales of designs are translated in the . Planned and orderly development in the development of area scale as it relates to capital sectors, community scales and the transit . Creation of a true civic square for the city of zones. The development planning objective Kingston. guidelines are stipulated by the UDC. Such . Increased urban housing solutions. development guidelines seek to address a . Creation of a a formal gateway to city. complete Urban Environment by the following: • Creating equitable developments; • Preservation of the natural environment
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10 / PROPOSED SITE
PROPOSED SITE AND BOUNDARIES SCALE: NTS
The area shown on the diagram is larger than 11.4 acres (46,134 sq.m), allowing the design to determine the shape of the site. This 11.4 acres emanates from the given centre point and the dimensional limits must be obeyed.
The building programme is approximately 12,732 sq.m/137,000sq.ft nestled within landscaped gardens and public spaces as per THE GEORGE VI ACT.
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Site Context: Government Oval
The People’s Square of Government Oval is intended to include the National Heroes Park, Heroes Circle and the immediate environment around the circle about half the block deep subject to further assessment. It is intended to be an iconic symbol, imaging the city with a series of public spaces leading up to the peoples House of Parliament. This re-invention of Heroes Circle to Government Oval will see the built complexity of the city, to experience how things relate to each other, the layering of history, people –watching, public sociability or friendliness, the freedom to try on roles and if one wants of public solitude (Lofland, 1998).
Within the confines of the park, will be the established Parliament program on 11.4 acres accompanied by the ‘Shrine’ monuments to our National Heroes which are to remain. Considerations could be made for a National Museum of approximately 80,000 sqft and ‘the addition of any buildings or structures necessary for or incidental to the use of the Park for the purpose of… …public garden, pleasure park and recreation area’ in keeping with the George VI Act, 1956. The ratio of built space to open green space should be maintained as indicated in the landscape portion of this brief. Where parking requirements exceeds this ratio, consideration should be made to provide for same out of the park.
On either side of the road reservation of the circle will be the creation of walkable, pleasant environments necessary to stimulate economic activity and promote the vibrancy of the city. The sidewalk itself becomes a public amenity in which varying groups such as the very young, the elderly, and the physically challenged can be accommodated. On the park side could include clear walkways, jogging trail, vending area, utility and planting zones while the outer side could host outdoor café and bustling shopping/activity on the other as a necessary element of healthy urban life where different groups continue to interact. The adjacent buildings will reflect the increased densities of the corporate area. These structures will provide the enclosure for the campus or public room. It will consist of a mixed use of civic, commercial and government buildings with infills to complement and maintain the life and conviviality of the city.
‘There is continuing need for the creation of ….. places where individuals come together and affirm themselves as members of the community, as they join in public re-enactments of the essential celebrations of those central aspects of our life that maintain and give meaning to existence. The highest function of architecture remains whit it has always been; to invite such festival.” (Harries, 1997)
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11 / BUDGET LIMITATIONS
The following estimate is an indication of the available budget for the project. Competitors should be guided by this estimate to ensure financial feasibility.
This estimate of construction cost is based on current rates and prices that exists in the construction industry for labour, materials and plants. Itdoes not include costs for boundary wall, labour and material fluctutation, professional fees, legal fees, interest charges or equipment.
The following summarizes the description of proposed measured works:
1. Buildings Structure & Finishes
2. Landscaping Landscaping area around building
3. External Works Site clearance Roads, driveways Walk-ways Kerb walls of walk-way edge and roadways Guardhouse Garbage collection facility helipad
4. External Services Water supply Drainage installation – storm water Drainage installation – Sewage Electrical Installation Fire, sprinkler, detection and alarm Air conditioning installation Elevator installation Security system – including access control, voice and data installation, caeras and metal detection system Alternative energy installation
5. Contingency
TOTAL ESTIMATED COST $5,081,635,844.00 JMD
$39,576,603.00 USD
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APPENDIX A
History of Heroes Circle & Environment
This zone is located on the northern boundary of the Parish of Kingston. It is bounded by Slipe Pen Road in the west, north Heroes Circle into Marescaux road to South Camp Road in the north and east with North Street in the south.
Brief History
National Heroes Circle and its environment are dominated by the 20+ hectare National Heroes Park around which is a ring road known as Heroes Circle. The park is one of the few and largest public open spaces in Kingston. It was originally a part of the agricultural pens north of the old City known as Montgomery Pen, and the parcel was purchased in 1804 by two British army officers who would later establish it as the Kingston Race Course. It was purchased in 1808 by the Mayor and Council of Kingston as a playground for the city.
The name of the park has changed several times over the years, it was known as Kingston Race Course for almost 100 years before that activity was relocated to Knutsford Park in 1904. The park was renamed George VI Memorial Park in 1953 [ the use of which would be guided by the Charles VI Memorial Park Act of 1956} and then to National Heroes Park in 1973, and became a permanent place for honouring Jamaica’s National Heroes.
Over the years the park has been used for concerts, evangelism missions, the circus, as a refuge during catastrophes and for sports and recreation. A special area was created in the southern section of the park known as The Shrine. This was to be a permanent memorial for both Jamaica’s World War Veterans and the country’s National Heroes. Thus, there are memorials dedicated to all seven national heroes with the bodies or remains of Marcus Garvey (who was the first), Alexander Bustamante, Norman Manley and wife interred with the memorials.
The first Sunday in November is Remembrance Day in honour of those who gave their lives during the World Wars. World War Veterans and their families assemble around the cenotaph located at the centre of the Shrine in remembrance of those brave heroes. Around the Shrine are other memorials and in some cases graves to people of importance and prominence in Jamaica’s history. Included are past Prime Ministers Michael Manley, and Donald Sangster, entertainer Dennis Brown, and Bishop Mallica Reynolds to name a few.
The Environs:
The Environs of Heroes Park are primarily residential but includes a good mix of commercial and institutional as well. The communities to be found in the zone are Fletchers Land, Allman Town, Kingston Gardens, Campbell Town and Woodford Park. Campbell Town and Woodford Park development came as a result of the South Camp Road tram line. Some of the institutions found in the area are Wolmers Group of Schools, Mico University College, St Hughs High School and the National Water Commission.
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The community of Fletchers Land lay to the west, south-west as far west as Slipe Pen Road, extending as far south as North Street and as far north as Torrington Bridge Road. Fletchers Land developed as a continuation of the grid of the old city and thus includes major thoroughfares such as Church Street, King Street, with Orange Street turning into Slipe Road and Princess tuning into Slipe Pen Road.
To the south-east is the community of Kingston Gardens whose southern boundary is also North Street and which is inclusive of St Georges College, Holy Trinity Cathedral and Sabina Park along South Camp Road. Kingston Gardens was originally occupied by the prosperous, coloured middle class and thus the residences in this area are somewhat larger than those in the rest of the zone.
Most of these communities date back to the mid 19th century (1800’s) and have suffered overtime with an aged infrastructure and housing stock in need of upgrade and renewal:
Fletchers Land -1837 Kingston Gardens- 1876 Allman Town - 1842 Campbell Town - 1907 Woodford Park - 1907 Wolmers High Schools– (founded 1729, Heroes Circle after 1907 earthquake ) Mico Teachers College/ University– (1836 Hanover St, Heroes Circle after 1907 earthquake )
With the development of these communities, came an expansion of commercial activity along main roads such as Duke and East Streets, and at the corners of streets within the communities themselves. Thus while predominantly residential in character, there are corridors and corners of mixed use ventures.
Heroes Circle & Environs Today
The residences are primarily detached units on their own lot ranging in size depending on the original occupants. These older structures are characterized by varying levels of upkeep or disrepair depending on occupant’s economic situations. The aging infrastructure is in dire need of repair, upgrade and regularization. Also found in the area are a limited amount of multi storey apartment schemes, primarily in Fletchers Land.
Nevertheless these communities are well serviced by schools, health facilities, fire, and transportation, evident in the maps found in the Appendix. They are typified by vibrant and active community groups and residents who for the most part take pride in their community and like the centrality of their location as it links to many important sites such as Heroes Park and Up Park Camp. They are well patrolled by police, and as such claim that serious crime is down. The main sources of recreation are either the National Heroes Park where many of the community youths play or practice football, cricket, basket ball or track and the varied street parities held in the communities which are also revenue earners.
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Based on the 2001 Population Census, the most recent at the time, no more than 5% of the total population in the area are actually squatting with a majority ranging from 46-59% renting and 23-30% being owner occupied, with the balance falling in the category of ‘other’.
Just over half of the population of Kingston (57%) is employed. The percentage of its population considered to be living in poverty (Poverty Prevalence) is 23.5% for Fletchers Land, 15.5% for Kingston Gardens, 26.1% for Allman Town, 13.1% for Campbell Town and 7.7% for Woodford Park.
Brief History:
Jamaica's House of Assembly held its first meeting on January 20, 1664, at St. Jag de la Vega (now Spanish Town). Hibbert House built by Thomas Hibbert, a wealthy young English merchant in 1755 to serve as his residence was purchased by the War Office in 1814 as headquarters for the Office commanding the area. It came to be known as Headquarter House. In 1872 it was bought by the Government for £5,000 and became the seat of the Jamaican Legislature.
Hibbert House, as the story goes was built as the result of a bet between four rich merchants as to who could build the finest residence. It is said that Hibbert House was not the finest but it is the only one that remains today and is an outstanding example of Jamaican eighteenth century architecture. As a result it is one of the few structures in Kingston that is listed by the Jamaica National Heritage Trust which currently occupies it.
Headquarters House remained the seat of the Jamaican Legislature until 1960 when a new building was provided at 81 Duke Street adjacent. This building was called George William Gordon House to commemorate the Jamaican patriot, an Assembly-man who was accused of instigating the 1865 Rebellion and who was condemned to death and hanged at Morant Bay, and has subsequently been given the title of National Hero.
The Government of Jamaica
Jamaica became an independent nation on August 6, 1962. It became a parliamentary democracy, based on a system of representatives and responsible government. The form of government adopted was that of a constitutional monarchy. It is a unitary state and a member of the Commonwealth of Nations. The Jamaican Constitution, a formal written statement of the aims, principles, and procedures to be followed by the nation is primarily based on the British socio- political culture and is modelled on the Westminster-Whitehall (British) System of Government. Thus, the citizens choose who will govern the country through free elections.
The structure of the Government of Jamaica (GOJ) is outlined in the ten chapters of the Constitution. The ruling monarch, in our case the Queen of England is the head of state. She is represented by the Governor General who is not expected to be aligned to any political party. Although head of state, the monarch and its representative have no real authority in conducting the administration of the country. This is done by the Legislative and Executive branches of government made up of the elected representatives of the people.
The Parliament of Jamaica is the legislative branch of the government, it is a bicameral body composed of an appointed Senate and an elected House of Representatives. The Senate or upper
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house is made up of 21 senators appointed by the Governor General, thirteen on the advice of the Prime Minister and eight on the advice of the Leader of the Opposition. They function as a review chamber, considering Bills passed by the House of Representatives and they may also initiate legislation but are limited when it comes to monetary bills. The House of Representatives or the lower house is composed of 63 members of Parliament, elected to five year terms representing a constituency. The government in power must have a majority support in the House of Representatives. Their responsibilities are to initiate Bills which can only become law once passed by a majority of the members present in the House (given a minimum quorum), and they have control over the Government finances.
The opening of Parliament is a ceremonial event taking place once a year presided over by the Governor General. The dissolution of Parliament which takes place a maximum of every 5 years is also presided over by the Governor General on the advice of the Prime Minister.
The Parliament meets at Gordon House weekly, and the public are allowed to glimpse how the Jamaican business is conducted from the public galleries.
The Executive Branch consists of the Prime Minister and his/her Cabinet which is the centre of the system of government. It initiates government policies and programs and is responsible for general direction and control of the Government. The Cabinet includes the Prime Minister and other ministers of government appointed from both the Senate and House of Representatives. Cabinet ministers are assisted by Ministers of State and Parliamentary Secretaries. The business of the government is conducted by the ministries each headed by a minister.
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APPENDIX B
*How Parliament Works Parliament The Jamaican Parliament consists of two Houses – the Senate, also called the Upper House, and the House of Representatives, also known as the Lower House – and the British Monarch. The Governor-General represents the Monarch in Parliament. Once a year, at the official opening of Parliament, the Governor-General delivers the “Throne Speech”. Beyond this, his/her parliamentary function is limited to his/her formal assent to Bills passed by the two Houses of Parliament.
The maximum life of a Parliament is five years, at the end of which Parliament must be dissolved and a general election held. However, the Prime Minister may advise the Governor-General to dissolve Parliament at any time within the five years and name a date for a general election. Also, Parliament must be dissolved and a general election held, if a majority of all the members of the House of Representatives supports a no- confidence motion against the Government.
Senate The Senate is a nominated House made up of twenty-one (21) Senators. Thirteen (13) Senators are appointed by the Governor-General on the advice of the Prime Minister. The other eight (8) are appointed on the advice of the Leader of the Opposition.
Not more than four Ministers can be appointed from the Senate, and they may have portfolio responsibilities. The Senate usually functions as a review chamber, considering Bills passed by the House of Representatives. But the Senate may also initiate legislation, except money Bills. It cannot delay money Bills for more than one month nor any other Bill for more than seven
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At the first meeting of a newly appointed Senate, or when there is a vacancy, Senators elect a President and a Deputy President. A Minister or Parliamentary Secretary may not hold office as President or Deputy President.
House of Representatives The House of Representatives may consist of 63 members (the maximum allowed by the Constitution), elected by single-member constituencies on the first-past-the-post basis. The Government in power can only exist if it has the support of the majority of the members of the House of Representatives. In practice, most Bills are initiated in the House of Representatives. No Bill may become law unless it is passed by a majority of the members present in the House. The quorum of the House is 16 in addition to the person presiding. The House of Representatives has control over the Government’s finances. Funds cannot be granted nor taxation levied without the approval of the House.
The Speaker The Speaker of the House is formally elected by the members of the House of Representatives from among their number, at the first sitting after each general election or when there is a vacancy. Although the Speaker is usually a member of the ruling party, a minority party member may be chosen. The Speaker rarely takes part in debates. His job is to see that other members keep within the rules of the House, that the rights of the Opposition members are protected, and that every member gets a fair hearing.
Leader of the House The Leader of the House of Representatives is responsible for the direction of business in the House. It is his job to see that time is provided for debate on various matters in the House. In doing so, the Leader of the House consults the Opposition and seeks to reach agreement as to what business will be done in the House each day.
Members of Parliament Any Commonwealth citizen 21 years or older, who has been domiciled in Jamaica for the 12 months preceding an election, may become a member of the House of Representatives if elected. Among those who may not become members of the legislature are members of the defence force, persons serving a foreign government, judges of the Supreme Court or Court of Appeal, and, persons holding or acting in public offices.
How a Bill Becomes Law A Bill is an act of Parliament in draft, and no Bill can become law until it is approved by the Houses of Parliament and receives the formal assent of the Governor-General. Bills may be introduced in either the House of Representatives or the Senate, but no Bill involving finance can be first introduced in the Senate. “Public Bills”, designed to give effect to Government policy, are introduced by Ministers or other officers of the Government. “Private Members’ Bills” are introduced by any other member of the House, whether of the governing party or the Opposition. After a Bill has been introduced in the House, it must pass through several stages, known as “readings”.
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First Reading At “first reading” no debate on the Bill is allowed. The “short title” of the Bill is read by the Clerk of the House, the Bill is ordered to be printed and a day is appointed by the member in charge of the Bill for “second reading”.
Second Reading The Bill is debated fully at the “second reading”. At the end of the debate a vote is taken.
Committee Stage If the Bill passes its second reading, it moves on to the “committee stage”. This committee comprises the whole House unless the House refers the Bill to a “Select Committee”. At this point, the Bill is considered in very close detail. Every clause is carefully examined, and amendments to the Bill may then be moved and voted upon. A Bill may not be rejected during the committee stage, as this power is reserved for the House.
Report Stage After the committee stage, there is the “report stage”, when the Speaker reports what has happened to the Bill in committee, whether there have been amendments or not.
Third Reading No amendments of a substantial nature may be made at the “third reading”; a Bill may be accepted or rejected by means of a vote. When a Bill is first passed by the House of Representatives, it is sent to the Senate, where it goes through the same procedure as one which originated in the “Lower House”. If the Senate disagrees with any aspect of the Bill and makes an amendment, the Bill is sent back to the House of Representatives for consideration. If the House disagrees with the Senate’s amendment, it informs the Senate, which is then asked to reconsider the Bill. When an agreement is reached and the Bill has been passed through all its stages in both Houses, it requires only the Royal Assent to make it law. The Royal Assent is given by the Governor-General.
Money Bills Money Bills, which may be initiated only in the House of Representatives, deal with any aspect of the Government’s finance, such as taxation, loans and audit of accounts. The procedure for money Bills differs from that for ordinary Bills. The revenue and expenditure are settled in the following way. Government Ministers put forward resolutions stating what money will be spent and how. These estimates are debated by the House in committee. When the various resolutions have been agreed to, they are incorporated into Bills, which are passed in the usual way.
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APPENDIX C
An Overview of the GOVERNMENT OF JAMAICA
PARLIAMENT
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Organizational Chart
Houses of Parliament Organizational Structure 2017
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APPENDIX D Schedule of Accommodation
The content presented in the following schedule is not exhaustive. No claim is made for the comprehensiveness of this schedule of accommodation. The Architect should use it as a guide and is at liberty to make adjustments, additions and/or eliminations where they see appropriate to support their unique design approach/solution and where they may have undergone additional research.
AREA Ref. /RM AREA # SPACE REQUIREMENTS (SQ.FT) QTY (SQ.FT) (SQ.M)
ACCESS AND SECURITY
1 FORECOURT/PLAZA 1.1 Accommodates ceremonial and public gatherings 2,500 225
Subtotal 2,500 225
2 CENTRAL LOBBY 2.1 Primary waiting area 2,000 180 2.2 Area to facilitate tours 600 54 2.3 Reception area 2.4 police Supervision 2.5 Switchboard Operators
Subtotal 2,600 234
3 SECURITY AND PROTOCOL
3.1 Police Station (Station for 10 officers) 600
3.1.1 Surveillance/monitoring room 300
3.1.2 general storage
3.2 Interview Rooms
3.2.1 Reception Area 120
3.2.2 Accommodation for 20 people 320
3.2.3 Accommodation for 10 people 160
3.3 Armoury
3.3.1 Weapons Room 960 3.3.2 Ammunition room 3.3.3 Holding room for visitor's firearms 3.3.4 Weapons clearing pit (exterior to building)
Subtotal 2,460 221 Total 7,560 680 + 25% circulation
9,450 851
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HOUSES OF PARLIAMENT
4 MEMBERS LOBBY 4.1 Government members space 500 4.2 Opposition members space (Senate) 400 4.3 Neutral space 300
Subtotal 1,200 108
5 CHAMBERS - Seating based on the assumption of the Westminster -style (adversarial) parliament 5.1 Senate Debating Chamber 5.1.1 Accommodates 30 persons 1,200 5.1.2 General seating to accommodate an additional 85 persons 1,000
Subtotal 2,200 198
5.2 House of Representatives Debating Chamber 5.2.1 Accommodates 85 persons 4,000
Subtotal 4,000 360
6 GALLERIES - needed for both chambers
6.1 Lower Gallery 6.1.2 Foyer & Security check 6.1.3 Accommodates 20 Civil Servants Accommodates 10 Assistant for Opposition 6.1.4 Member 6.1.5 Accommodates 10 Special Guests 6.1.6 Accommodates 4 hansard writers 6.1.7 Accommodates 30 media personel 6.1.8 Translators' booth, accommodates 2 6.1.9 Accommodates 3 sign language interpreters 1000 2 2,000 Subtotal 2,000 180
6.2 Upper Gallery 6.2.1 Accommodates 30 Diplomats 6.2.2 Accommodates 10 VIP 500 2 1,000 Subtotal 1,000 90
6.3 Public Gallery 6.3.1 Accommodates 250 persons 2200 2 4,400 Subtotal 4,400 396
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7 COMMITTEE ROOMS
7.1 Accommodates 75 persons 1800 4 7,200 7.1.1 Facilitates media coverage 7.1.2 faciliates hansard writers
Subtotal 7,200 648
8 MEDIA FACILITY 0
8.1 Press/Reporters Area Accommodates 20 persons for press 8.1.1 representation 8.1.2 Facilitates computer facility 8.1.3 Room for Report Writing 8.1.4 Radio/Television/Lighting Equipment Storage 8.1.5 Video Recording Space 8.1.6 Monitoring Room
Subtotal 1,000 90
8.2 Press Conference Room 8.2.1 Accommodates 50 persons 8.2.2 Equipment Storage
Subtotal 1,000 90
8.3 Broadcasting Studio (PBS/JIS) 8.3.1 Self-contained
Subtotal 400 36
8.4 Parliament Printing Facility 8.4.1 Parliament Printing Press 8.4.2 Microfilm, Video, and Copying Machine 8.4.3 Printing Equipment and Accessories Room 8.4.4 Large room for Records Storage
Subtotal 1,360 122
9 SUITES
9.1 Speaker's Chamber Office suite to accommodate 6 9.1.1 persons 288 9.1.2 Office for Executive Secretary and Research Assistant 144 9.1.3 Courtesy room 144 9.1.4 Conference room to seat 12-20 600
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9.1.5 Dining Area to seat 6 persons 72 Rest room with toilet & shower, area for chaise 9.1.6 longue 112 9.1.7 Anteroom for security personnel 48 9.1.8 Robing room 64 9.1.9 Sterile access from office to chamber 64
Subtotal 1,536 138
9.2 President's Chamber 9.2.1 Office suite to accommodate 6 persons 288 9.2.2 Office for Executive Secretary and Research Assistant 144 9.2.3 Courtesy room 144 9.2.4 Conference room to seat 10-15 600 9.2.5 Dining Area to seat 6 persons 72 Rest room with toilet & shower, area for chaise 9.2.6 longue 112 9.2.7 Anteroom for security personnel 48 9.2.8 Robing room 64 9.2.9 Sterile access from office to chamber 64
Subtotal 1,536 138
9.3 Prime Minister's Office 9.3.1 Prime Minister's Office to accommodate 6 persons 288 9.3.2 Prime Minister's Secretary/Assistants 100 9.3.2 Conference Room to seat 10 persons 300 9.3.4 Dining Area to seat 6 persons 72 9.3.5 Rest room with chaise longue 72 9.3.6 Anteroom for security personnel 112 9.3.7 Sterile access from office to chamber 64
Subtotal 1,008 91
9.4 Opposition Leader's Office 9.4.1 Office suite to accommodate 6 persons 288 9.4.2 Secretary/Assistants 100 9.4.3 Conference Room to seat 10 persons 300 9.4.4 Dining Area to seat 6 persons 72 9.4.5 Rest room with chaise longue 72 9.4.6 Anteroom for security personnel 112 9.4.7 Sterile access from office to chamber 64
Subtotal 1,008 91
9.5 House Leader's Office
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9.5.1 Office suite to accommodate 6 persons 288 9.5.2 Administrative Assistant office 100 9.5.3 Rest room with chaise longue 72 9.5.4 Anteroom for security personnel 112 9.5.5 Sterile access from office to chamber 64
Subtotal 636 57
9.6 Leader Opposition Business (House) 9.6.1 Office suite to accommodate 6 persons 288 9.6.2 Administrative Assistant office 100 9.6.3 Rest room with chaise longue 72 9.6.4 Anteroom for security personnel 112 9.6.5 Sterile access from office to chamber 64
Subtotal 636 57
9.7 Leader Govt. Business Office 9.7.1 Office suite to accommodate 6 persons 288 9.7.2 Administrative Assistant office 100 9.7.3 Rest room with chaise longue 72 9.7.4 Anteroom for security personnel 112 9.7.5 Sterile access from office to chamber 64
Subtotal 636 57
9.8 Leader of Opposition Business (Senate) 9.7.1 Office suite to accommodate 6 persons 288 9.7.2 Administrative Assistant office 100 9.7.3 Rest room with chaise longue 72 9.7.4 Anteroom for security personnel 112 9.7.5 Sterile access from office to chamber 64
Subtotal 636 57
10 CONFERENCE AND MEETING FACILITIES 10.1 Government Caucus Room 10.1.1 Accommodates 65 persons 1,950
Subtotal 1,950 176
10.2 Opposition Caucus Room 10.2.1 Accommodates 35 persons 1,050
Subtotal 1,050 95
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10.3 Government Conference Room 10.3.1 Large Room Accommodates 35 People 1,050 10.3.2 Medium Room Accommodates 20 People 600 10.3.3 Small Room Accommodates 12 People 360
Subtotal 2,010 181
10.4 Opposition Conference Room 10.4.1 Large Room Accommodates 35 People 1,050 10.4.2 Medium Room Accommodates 20 People 600 10.4.3 Small Room Accommodates 12 People 360
Subtotal 2,010 181
11 DINING/BANQUET FACILITY 11.1 Members' Dining Hall 11.1.1 seats 100 persons
Subtotal 1,200 108
12 LOUNGE/BAR AREA 12.1 Lounge for Members & Guests 12.1.2 Accommodates 30 persons 12.1.3 Security
Subtotal 600 54
13 OFFICES
13.1 Ministers of Government 13.1.1 Office 144 3 432 13.1.2 Secretarial Space 64 3 192
Subtotal 624 56
13.2 Government Members 13.2.1 Office 144 6 864 13.2.2 Secretarial Space 64
Subtotal 928 84
13.3 Opposition Members 13.3.1 Office 144 6 864 13.3.2 Secretarial Space 64
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Subtotal 928 84
14 CLERK OF THE HOUSES 14.1 Senior Clerk 14.1.1 Office Suite, seats 6 228 14.1.2 Executive Secretary 100 14.1.3 Administrative Assistant 64 2 128 14.1.4 Parliament Laison Officer 100
14.2 Office of the Clerk 14.2.1 Office Suite, seats 6 228 14.2.2 Executive Secretary 100 14.2.3 Administrative Assistant 64
14.3 Clerk of Parliament 14.3.1 Office Suite, seats 6 228 14.3.2 Executive Secretary 100 14.3.3 Administrative Assistant 64
14.4 Deputy Clerk 14.4.1 Office 196 2 392 14.4.2 Secretary 64 2 128 14.4.3 Administrative/Clerical 64 2 128
14.5 Assistant Clerk 100 2 200
Subtotal 2,188 197 46,880 4,219 Total + 25% circulation
58,600 5,274
STAFF AND ADMINISTRATIVE FUNCTIONS
15 LEGAL SERVICES BRANCH 15.1 Senior Legislative Counsel 144 15.2 Legislative counsel's office 100 2 200 15.2 Office 64 2 128 15.3 Paralegal officers cubicles 64 2 128 15.4 Administrative assistants 36 15.5 Intern 36
Subtotal 672 60
16 COMMITTEE DIVISION
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16.1 Committee Coordinator 100 16.2 Committee Clerks 64 4 256 16.3 Administrative officers 36 2 72 16.4 Secretary 36
Subtotal 464 42
17 PUBLIC RELATIONS AND CORPORATE COMMUNICATIONS BRANCH 17.1 Director of Communications 144 17.2 Public Relations Officer 100 17.3 Public education officers 64 3 192 17.4 cubicles 64 4 256
Subtotal 692 62
18 HANSARD WRITING UNIT
18.1 Chief Hansard Reporter 144 18.2 Senior Stenotype Writers 64 9 576
Subtotal 720 65
19 HANSARD EDITING DIVISION 19.1 Editor 100 19.2 Sub-editor 100 19.3 Proof readers 64 3 192 19.4 Printery manager 192 19.5 cubicles 64 7 448
Subtotal 1,032 93
20 INTERNAL AUDIT BRANCH 20.1 Chief Internal Auditor 100 20.2 Office 64 5 320 20.3 cubicles 64 4 256
Subtotal 676 61
21 SECURITY & PROTOCOL BRANCH 21.1 Marshal to the Houses 144 21.2 Assistant Marshal 100 21.3 Administrative Professional 64 21.4 Workstations (orderlies) 36 6 216 21.5 Robing Room 36
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Subtotal 560 50
22 CORPORATE SERVICES DIVISION 22.1 Director 120 22.2 Senior Administrator 100 2 200 22.3 cubicles 64 3 192
Subtotal 512 46
23 FINANCE & ACCOUNTS BRANCH
23.1 Principal Finance Officer 120 23.2 offices 100 2 200 23.3 cubicles 64 10 640
Subtotal 960 86
24 HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT & DEVELOPMENT BRANCH 24.1 Director 120 24.2 offices 100 24.3 cubicles 64 6 384 24.4 reception/waiting 120
Subtotal 724 65
25 ICT BRANCH 25.1 Director 120 25.2 work stations 36 12 432 25.3 switchboard office (to accommodate 3 persons) 120 25.4 server room 228
Subtotal 900 81
26 INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY BRANCH 26.1 System Administrator 100 26.2 work stations 64 2 128
Subtotal 228 21
27 FACILITIES & OFFICE MANAGEMENT BRANCH
27.1 Manager 100 27.2 work stations 36 10 360
Subtotal 460 41
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28 CONFERENCE/MEETING ROOMS
28.1 Large Room Accommodates 75 Persons 2,000 28.2 Medium Room Accommodates 50 Persons 1,000 28.3 Small Room Accommodates 20 Persons 600
Subtotal 3,600 324
29 FOOD & BEVERAGE SERVICES BRANCH
29.1 F&B Staff 29.1.1 Manager 120 29.1.2 chef 100 29.1.3 Office 100 29.1.3 cashier 32 29.1.5 lounge to accommodate 10 persons 600 29.1.6 staff showers & toilet 88
Subtotal 1,040 94
29.2 Kitchen 29.2.1 Food Preparation 29.2.2 Dry Storage 29.2.3 Cold Storage 29.2.4 General Storage
Subtotal 800 72
29.3 Staff Dining 29.3.1 Accommodates 100 persons
Subtotal 1,500 135
30 LIBRARY BRANCH
30.1 Librarian Office 30.2 Assistant Librarian Office 30.3 Records clerk 2 30.4 Reference Room 30.5 Reading Room 30.6 Storage of Historical Documents 30.7 Storage of Contemporary Administrative files 30.8 Parliamentary Reports Room 30.9 Ministrial Papers Room 30.10 Print/Copy Room 30.11 Room for computers, Audio, Database Access, Internet Facility 30.12 Microfilm Retrieve and Storage Room
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30.13 General Storage
Subtotal 8,000 720
31 REGISTRY BRANCH 31.1 Registrar 31.2 Records clerk 31.3 Copy Room 31.4 Mail Room 31.5 Workstations 3
Subtotal 1,200 108
31.6 Postal 31.6.1 Receiving and Delivery Space 31.6.2 Supply Storage 31.6.3 Paper Disposal
Subtotal 753 68
31.7 Documents Dispenser 31.7.1 Receiving and Delivery Space 31.7.2 Storage
Subtotal 242 22
32 WELLNESS CENTRE/GYMNASIUM 32.1 Accommodates 60 persons 32.2 Changing Room (Male & Female) 32.3 Toilet and Shower (Male & Female)
Subtotal 2,000 180
33 SICK BAY/FIRST AID FACILITY 33.1 Nurses Office 33.2 Treatment Area 33.3 beds 4 33.4 Storage 33.5 Toilet
Subtotal 800 72
34 AFTERCARE FACILITY 34.1 Accommodates 30-40 children
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34.2 Play Area 34.3 Quiet zones 34.4 Mini Library 34.5 Toilet
Subtotal 1,000 90
35 MEDITATION ROOM/CHAPEL 35.1 Small Room 400
Subtotal 400 36
36 FACILITIES SPACE
36.1 Facilities for Orderlies 36.1.1 Changing Room for Men and Women 36.1.2 Stationary Room
Subtotal 200 18
36.2 Facilities for Drivers 36.2.1 Officer/Receptionist 36.2.2 Waiting Room 36.2.3 Toilet/Changing Room
Subtotal 300 27
36.3 Janitorial & Kitchen Staff 36.3.1 Lounge 36.3.2 Toilet/Changing Room
Subtotal 300 27
37 REFERENCE AREA
37.1 Houses Paper and Documents Reference Space
Total 840 76
38 PARLIAMENT MUSEUM
38.1 Art Gallery 38.1.1 Display Area 38.1.2 Storage 38.1.3 Curator's office 38.1.4 restrooms
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Subtotal 9,000 810
38.2 Souvenir/Gift Shop 38.2.1 office 38.2.2 storage
Subtotal 1,000 90
39 BUILDING SERVICES 39.1 Mechanical, Electrical Equipment Room 39.2 Mechanical/Electrical Storage 39.3 Generator Room 39.4 Maintenance Office 39.4.1 Office 39.4.2 workstations 39.4.3 Storage 39.5 Garbage Collection/Disposal Facility 39.6 Delivery bay and receival
Subtotal 3,000 270
40 SANITARY FACILITIES 40.1 Members & Dignitaries 40.1.1 Toilet and Washing Facility
Subtotal 600 54
40.2 Staff 40.2.1 Toilet and Washing Facility
Subtotal 600 54
40.3 Facilities for Ancillary Staff 40.3.1 Toilet and Washing Facility
Subtotal 200 18
40.4 Orderlies, Janitorial Staff & Chauffeurs 40.4.1 Toilet and Washing Facility
Subtotal 100 9
40.5 Public 40.5.1 Toilet and Washing Facility
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Subtotal 400 36 46,475 4,183 Total + 25% circulation
58,094 5,228
ADDITIONAL SPATIAL REQUIREMENTS
41 LODGE FACILITIES 41.1 Janitors' Quarters 41.1.1 Accommodates 4-6 persons 41.1.2 Kitchenette 41.1.3 lounge 41.1.4 bathroom
Subtotal 1,000 90
41.2 Security Personnel Quarters 41.2.1 Accommodates 4 persons 41.2.2 Kitchenette 41.2.3 lounge 41.2.4 bathroom
Subtotal 1,000 90
41.3 Barracks 41.3.1 Accommodates 8 persons 41.3.2 Dormitory 41.3.3 Livng area 41.3.4 Kitchen & Dining 41.3.5 Toilet & showers
Subtotal 2,500 225
41.4 Panic/Strong Room 41.4.1 Accommodates 80 persons 41.4.2 Bathroom
Subtotal 1,200 108
42 AMENITIES 42.1 Café/Coffee Shop 42.1.1 Add support areas
Subtotal 2,250 203
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42.2 Helipad 42.2.1 Waiting area
Subtotal 1,000 90 8,950 806 Total + 25% circulation
11,188 1,007
43 PARKING 43.1 Secured Area 43.1.1 Senators 30 43.1.2 Members of Parliament 85 Senior Members of Parliamentary 43.1.3 Staff 24 43.1.4 Diplomats 35
Subtotal 174
43.2 Minimum Security Area 43.2.1 Staff Personnel 43.2.2 Public
Subtotal 550
Total 724
43.3 Disabled Parking 36
TOTAL REQUIRED PARKING 760
TOTAL GROSS AREA - does not include parking 137,331 12,360
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APPENDIX E
Infrastructure Review Summary – Heroes Circle and Environs
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APPENDIX F
Approval of Competiton Design Brief & Programme
The brief and its appendices are approved by the professional advisor, jury members, parliament steering committee and the UDC on behalf of the Governement of Jamaica, who attest to the realization of the competition.
On technical point of view, the competiton brief has been assessed and approved for entrants by the Jamaica Institute of Architects.
Damian Graham Gordon Gill General Manager Professional Advisor (UDC)
Mark Raymond The Hon. Karl Samuda CD, MP. Jury Chair Chair Parliament Steering Committee
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