### 1. **Set Up the Document** - Open Microsoft Word and create a new document. - Set the page orientation to landscape for a wider view. ### 2. **Draw the Perimeter and Access Points** - **Perimeter**: Draw a rectangle representing the building's perimeter. - **Dimensions**: Use a scale (e.g., 1 cm = 1 meter) for accurate representation. - **Fence**: Indicate a 2.4-meter high perimeter fence around the building using a dashed line. - **Access Points**: - Draw a rectangle for the steel sliding gate and a small rectangle for the full-height turnstile. - Label these as "Main Sliding Gate" and "Staff Turnstile." ### 3. **Indicate Location and Surroundings** - **Surrounding Buildings**: Draw two rectangles on either side of the main building to represent the three-story buildings. - **Vegetation**: Use green shapes or shading at the back of the building to represent dense vegetation. ### 4. **Design the Building Facade** - **Facade**: Use a solid line to represent the fixed glass façade. - Label it as "Glass Facade." ### 5. **Entrances and Exits** - **Main Entrance**: Draw a rectangle at the front of the building for the main glass door. - **Fire Escapes**: Indicate the locations of the two fire escape staircases with labeled arrows pointing to wooden doors. ### 6. **Add Security Features** - **Guard House**: Draw a small rectangle adjacent to the main sliding gate and label it as "Guard House." ### 7. **Visitor Management** - **Reception Counter**: Draw a rectangle inside the main lobby area and label it "Reception Counter with Visitor Management System." ### 8. **Space Allocation by Floor** - Create separate sections for each floor: - **1st Storey**: Draw and label areas for the main lobby, lift lobbies, security control room, mail room, and M&E rooms. - **2nd Storey**: Indicate three meeting rooms and the administrative department. - **3rd Storey**: Show the HR department, two server rooms, and a LAN room. - **4th Storey**: Designate areas for senior management offices, board rooms, and function rooms. - Use different colors or shading for each floor to differentiate them. ### 9. **Mechanical and Electrical Systems** - **M&E Risers**: Mark the locations of M&E and security risers on each floor using a distinct symbol (e.g., a circle with an "M&E" label). ### 10. **Doors and Access** - **Doors**: Represent all wooden doors with a simple rectangle and label them. - **Lift Landing**: Draw an enclosed area for lift landings with glass doors and label accordingly. ### 11. **Create a Legend** - At the bottom of the floor plan, create a legend that explains the symbols used in the drawing (e.g., dashed line for fence, solid line for facade, rectangles for doors). ### 12. **Final Review and Adjustments** - Review the floor plan for accuracy and completeness. - Ensure all dimensions and labels are clearly visible and legible. ### Example of a Floor Plan Layout: - **Perimeter Fence**: Dashed line around the building - **Main Gate and Turnstile**: Labeled rectangles at the entrance - **Floors**: Color-coded sections for each storey with labeled rooms - **Legend**: Key explaining symbols used By following these steps, you can create a detailed and clear floor plan in Microsoft Word that reflects the design overview of the new IT building at Aljunied Central.