GUIA Architectural Design Brief

XXXXXXXX PROJECT

Monterrey, Nuevo León

México

ARCHITECTURAL DESIGN BRIEF

PREPARED BY:

XXXX GROUP &

XXXXX INVESTMENTS &

XXXXX PROJECT MANAGEMENT

May, 2010

CONFIDENTIALITY

This Document contains material which is confidential. The recipient shall not disclose any of the information contained in this Document without previous written approval from Owner who specifically requires that recipient not discuss or disclose the contents of this package, or the fact that this Document has been issued, with any other party other than representatives of Owner.

1. Introduction

XXX Group and XXXX Investments (“Owner”) have partnered to develop a mixed-use complex with a major residential component (the “Project”) to be located in Monterrey, México. XXXXX has been appointed as developer and will coordinate all aspects of consultant selection, design, approvals, construction and operational start-up of the Project.

2. Project Design Expectations

The Project’s goal is to create a mixed-use development in Monterrey integrated with the community around, with no precedents and set a national benchmark for these kinds of developments. Synchronicity Project should offer a XXXXXX and XXXXXXXX concept to be perceived as an excellent investment by condo buyers and as a favorite place to visit, work or stay by retail, office users respectively and for people doing business in Monterrey as well.

3. Land Restrictions

a. Land Information:

- Total area: xx,xxx m2.

- Restricted by Affectation: X m2

- Free with no restrictions: XX,XXX m2

- No existing constructions or buildings on it.

b. Zoning Code:

- Mixed use of Land is permitted.

- CUS = X.X; approved zoning to build XX.X; X FAR

- COS XX% Occupation: Maximum percentage of footprint square meters that can be built as “closed” (with a roof). Up to XX% of the land’s area can be built with roof at the first floor level. XX% must remain open.

o Below grade construction m2, pools, open terraces and hardscape m2 do not count for this calculation of 70%.

- CAS XX%, Absorption coefficient: XX% of the total land’s area must be “green area”, with no underground construction underneath.

- Setbacks restriction –XXX

- Height restriction- XXX

- Approved Density: XXX units per Ha = XXX x X.XXX = XXXX units.

4. Target Market:

Synchronicity project pretends to be positioned as a development with exclusiveness with a XXXX concept, integrated with the community around and have the retail area be the point of reunion for the people working or living nearby.

Target market for condos is XXXXXXXXXXX which could be a net family income greater than XXXXXX searching for housing close to Valle Oriente zone and San Pedro. Target market consists of:

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Target market for retail is XXXXXXXXXXXX, XXXXXXXXXXXXX.

Target market for office is XXXXXXXXXXXX, XXXXXXXXXXXX, etc.

5. Project Overall Description:

Synchronicity project current program consists of the following mix of uses: XXXXXXX, XXXXXXX, XXXXXXXX.

The design criteria shall be focused to a correct “integration” and “adaptation” for the different uses and the community; following a strong Sustainable Architecture that will prevail as a guideline throughout the Project.

It is intended to somehow connect the Synchronicity site to the Connexity site, each one with its own atmosphere.

6. Project Areas: Current plan.

Buildings m2 sellable Common m2 Construction m2

Condos / Rental Apartments

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