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INFORMATION MODELING

INTEGRATED PROJECTS

INTELLIGENT INFRASTRUCTURE

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INFORMATIONMODELINGThe projects in this category demonstrate work in the context of a unifying 3D modeling environment, which enables highly

immersive interaction within the design process that ensures the production of trusted deliverables that reflect the latest

decisions and changes throughout the project timeline.


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The AUD 650 million South Morang rail extension will improve access to public

transport for the nor thern suburbs of Melbourne, Australia. The fast-track

project included redevelopment of two existing stations, 3.5 kilometers of

new double track extension, and the new South Morang Station and modal

interchange. Arup provided structural, mechanical, electrical, and hydraulic

engineering for each station.

MicroStation and Structural Modeler were used to model and document

the stations and pedestrian footbridge. Fully set-out 3D steelwork models

were provided to assist in rapid procurement and sequencing of steelwork

fabrication. Arup transferred models between Structural Modeler and Autodesk

Revit, which improved productivity by allowing Arup to utilize 3D building

information modeling with team members using different applications.

Arup

South Morang Rail Extension

Melbourne, Australia

Arup

Melbourne Rectangular Stadium


Providing a missing link in Melbournes sports infrastructure, this new stadium

in Australia will be a world-class sporting event and administration complex,

featuring a sports campus, elite training center, and sports administration area.

The stadium will have a cutting-edge bioframe a lightweight steel designbased on the inherent structural ef ficiencies of the dome with a geodesic roof

that will substantially cover the seating area while letting in maximum sunlight.

This design will use 50 percent less steel than a ty pical stadium roof of the

same size. Using GenerativeComponents, Arup created a centerline wireframe

model of the structural roof, which was then used by the structural design

engineers for analysis. Data exported from the GenerativeComponents modelwas used for optimization studies of the roof steelwork for each configuration.


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The redevelopment of Bar won Healths facilities on the Geelong Hospital site in

Geelong, Australia, included an integrated Teaching, Training & Research (TTR )

center. The site was constrained by existing buildings and infrastructure. Billard

Leece Partnerships task was to design a 5,40 0-square-meter, three-storybuilding that serves both Deakin University Medical School and Bar won Health.

The firm used Bentley A rchitecture and GEOPAK to assist in major areas of the

design process. Early-stage 3D visualization helped to determine the context-

sensitive building form, height, and proportion. The 3D modeling translated

seamlessly into architectural plans, which were easily managed systematically.Potential clashes between services and structure were immediately identified

and resolved.

Billard Leece Partnership Pty Ltd

Barwon Health TTR Building

Geelong, Australia

The AUD 18 million Rotary and Fixed Air Wing Facility is a 24-hour operational

emergency response complex at Essendon Airfield for use by the Victoria

Police and Ambulance Victoria air services in Melbourne, Australia. The facility

replaced an old Victoria Police Air Wing airfield that had b een outgrown. The

new facility includes the apron, hangar, and ancillary structures for mission

control, offices, maintenance, and staf f amenities.

For its design work, Billard Leece Partnership used MicroStation, Bentley

Architecture, and GEOPAK Site. The design team saved time and money by

deriving coordinated documents from a single 3D model; received greater staff

buy-in by working in a 3 D environment with instant feedback on design ideas;

and clearly communicated the design concepts to its clients.

Billard Leece Partnership Pty Ltd

Rotary and Fixed Air Wing Facility, Essendon Airport



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The Southern Highlands Conference and Events Centre in Australia was

designed to take advantage of its remarkable site. Located at the top of a

steep escarpment, the building is cantilevered over the Bargo River, providing

uninterrupted views of the surrounding wilderness. The building is raised upon

slender V-braced columns to create a sheltered undercroft caf.

Building Studio Architects used Bentley Architecture and MicroStations

Luxology rendering engine to design, develop, and communicate the project

intent to both the client and local authorities. The built-in rendering engine

enabled real-time rendering without exporting to a dedicated rendering

package, and the photorealistic images ensured approval by local council

without modification.

Building Studio Architects Pty Limited

Tahmoor Conference Centre

Tahmoor, Australia

Located at the gateway to the Melbourne Docklands in Victoria, Australia,

this project encompasses a 9,884-square-meter commercial new-build in

the landmark Lantern building and 10,076 square meters of commercial

refurbishment in the heritage-listed Goods Shed South. Building StudioArchitects designed the AUD 45 million complex to achieve maximum lettable

area and a five -star Green Star rating.

Bentley Architecture was used from the projects inception for design,

documentation, and visualization to ensure delivery of documentation ahead of

the fast-track construction program. GenerativeComponents was used to design

the facetted faade, which had variable panel geometry that required key nodepoints along the building perimeter. The software also allowed the faade and

heritage building roof to be accurately designed and detailed.

Building Studio Architects

The Lantern



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The Lantern will be an iconic commercial building at the entrance to the

Docklands precinct in Melbourne, Australia, which has stringent development

controls. The design provided for superior environmental performance while

creating a building with premium office and retail space with enhanced views ofVictoria Harbour. The challenge was to develop the diamond faade system and

prepare documentation for tender and manufacturing.

Building Studio Architects used Bentley Architecture from inception to

completion. GenerativeComponents was used to resolve the variable faade

geometries, model the building for client approval, and coordinate with

subconsultants and contractors on installation. Building information modelingensured accurate modeling of building components and subsystems, and

enabled subsequent production of full contract documents.

Building Studio Architects Pty Limited

The Lantern


GroupGSA provided design and project management services for an office

building for the New South Wales Roads and Traffic Authority. The project

included one client floor, one executive floor, and eight working floors. Total

capital expenditure was USD 24 million. The project was designed and

documented in just six weeks, due to a tight construction deadline.

To better manage time constraints, Bentley Architecture was used to produce

overall floor plates. The space tools enabled GroupGSA to present the client

with running area schedules as the design progressed, which gave the

stakeholders confidence. These tools were subsequently used to quantify areas

of finish options for cost planning. The wall tool made for faster changes of

layouts via a rapid documentation process.

GroupGSA

RTA North Sydney

Sydney, Australia


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The AUD 48 million Mineral & Materials Research Hub in Adelaide, Australia,

was designed to catalyze education and engagement among students,

researchers, and industry stakeholders. MicroStation and Bentley Architecture

allowed John Wardle Architects to visualize the design potential for spatialinterconnection and flexibility throughout the building. Layout, orientation,

faade, and materials contributed to achieving a five-star Green Star rating.

Bentley Architecture integrated other CAD platforms and facilitated model

exchange and coordination among subconsultants. The software also enabled

the management of documentation to suit a progressive procurement schedule.

Drawing extraction from the single building model produced productivity gainsof 15 percent compared to 2D methods. Ef ficient design data management

allowed a smaller team to manage drawing production.

John Wardle Architects

Mineral & Materials Research Hub

Adelaide, Australia

The Aurecon Centre is a 16,000-square-meter office building that is part of the

commercial development in Victoria Harbours master plan. The project goal

was to provide a highly efficient, cost-effec tive, and environmentally designed

building that conforms to the strict Dockland precinct development standards.

Aurecon is not only the major tenant, but also the structural and services

design consultant.

Lend Lease developed an energy-efficient under-floor mechanical system that

maximized office space without increasing the floor-to-floor levels and overall

building height. This was achieved by introducing structural efficiencies in the

way the slab and beams were designed. Bentley A rchitecture, MicroStation,

and ProjectWise were used for design development, drawing production, and

project file management.

Lend Lease Corporation Limited

C11 Aurecon Centre Commercial Building



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The C11 site in the Victoria Harbour master plan was designated for a multideck

car park with 570 spaces serving the surrounding commercial district. The

triangular shape and prime location made design a challenge. The project team

proposed an unconventional solution: a seven-level car park below four levelsof residential units. The hybrid building is cloaked in a faade system that

disguises the mixed use.

The project team used MicroStation and Bentley Architecture to collaborate

with various consultants on multiple options for site layouts. Multiple iterations

were produced in relatively short periods of time. The optimum design included

an efficient use of E XO-skin panels, which created a random look for theabstract building form. ProjectWise was used to manage files and drawing

approvals.

Lend Lease Corporation Limited

C11 EXO Hybrid Building


Lend Lease Corporation developed a proposal for the creation of its clients

new headquarters in the Victoria Harbour district of Melbourne. The project

entails three new ecologically sustainable commercial buildings built into a

dynamic community campus along the waterfront. Design was undertaken

simultaneously in 2D and 3D using MicroStation and Bentley Architecture.

Design in 2D was used to resolve the ground plane, core layout, and car

parking. The 3D modeling of each building was used to resolve massing and

elevation treatment. The integrated 2D and 3D data saved design time, and

the Bentley products interoperability allowed the use of other applications to

design the faade and to enhance presentation visuals.


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Advocated by the Cabramatta Council and funded by the Australian

Commonwealth Nation Building program, the new multistory car park on Fisher

Street in Cabramatta, Australia, will provide much needed parking for visitors to

the town center. Designed on a tight budget, the efficient 5,000-square-meterbuilding maximizes operational use of the site while minimizing both the use of

materials during construction and ongoing energy consumption.

MaterialLAB Architecture & Design used Bentley Architecture throughout

the project to model all details, structure, finishes, and fittings as well as

complete all documentation. Traditional 2D drawings were extracted to create

tender documentation, and Luxology was employed to create views that werephotomatched with site photos for presentation purposes. MicroStation and

Bentley Architecture are credited with cutting working hours by approximately

50 percent.

MaterialLAB Architecture & Design

Fisher Street Car Park

Cabramatta, Australia

MaterialLAB Architecture & Design has used Bentley Architecture to complete

assignments that are larger than expected for a company of its size. The firm

is committed to bet ter leveraging information technology to deliver enhanced

value for clients and stakeholders, and have achieved this through the adoption

of building information modeling (BIM) techniques and delivery practices.

To test Bentleys BIM technology, this research project modeled a hypothetical

36-story office tower, enabling the firm to fine-tune work methodologies within

a Bentley environment; adopt new strategies to maximize return on investment;

develop performance benchmarks; and determine appropriate levels of

technology investments in hardware, soft ware, and training.


The Hypothetical Tower Study

Sydney, Australia


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Built in 1927 and located in the Parliamentary Triangle, the West Block Heritage

Office is one of the earliest government buildings in Australias capital city

of Canberra. The 7,500-square-meter office building housed international

communication functions during World War II and has not previously undergonea major renovation.

MaterialLAB Architecture & Design and Davis Langdon deployed MicroStation

and Bentley Architecture to deliver a functional statement of requirements

brief, schematic design studies, and an associated project feasibility study

for the Department of Finance and Deregulation. In addition, costed conceptdesigns were completed, along with a functional design brief for the future

refurbishment of this major Commonwealth Government project.


West Block Heritage Office Refurbishment

Canberra, Australia

Since culturally important heritage sites can be lost or devalued through intentional

harm, natural disaster, or development. Midland, Australia, wanted to demonstrate

the value of recording dimensional information on historical buildings through 3D

modeling and point-cloud data captured via terrestrial laser scanners.

MicroStation and the Pointools Vortex API engine allowed 3D designers to use

large point-cloud databases without expensive additional software or extensive

retraining. By adopting this approach, Midland clients have increased their use

of 3D laser scanning without the need for expensive third-party software or

extensive training.

Midland Survey Services

Heritage Building Model

Midland, Australia


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NBRS+Partners was engaged by a private girls school in Sydney, Australia,

to design and construct a large s wimming and training pool with related

amenities. This AUD 15 million new construction incorporated pools, a pool hall,

and a basketball court at levels that matched the floor levels of the existingscience and teaching facilities. The challenge of this large development was its

potential to cause neighborhood anxiety that could lead to approval delays.

NBRS+Partners used Bentley Architecture to enhance community and

professional communication. The project team addressed potential concerns by

producing easy-to-understand, lifelike 3D images that fostered the community

consultation process, improved client engagement, and informed the widerschool community to help suppor t the project fundraising.

NBRS+Partners

Swimming Pool Integration in a Secondary School

Sydney, Australia

The Macquarie Hearing Hub under construction in Sydney, Australia, is a mixed-

use building with university education facilities, a research facility, and space

occupied by private tenants. Perumal Pedavoli used this complex building as a

pilot project for newly acquired building information modeling (BIM) skills. The

firm had previously documented the building in 2D using MicroStation.

A group of employees who had completed product training on Bentley

Architecture was tasked with documenting the building in 3D using the Bentley

software. The software enabled the group to produce the necessar y plans,

sections, elevations, and schedules directly from the 3D model. In addition, any

design changes were instantly reflec ted in the deliverables. This pilot project

demonstrated the accuracy and time savings made possible by BIM.

Perumal Pedavoli Pty Limited

Macquarie Hearing Hub BIM Pilot

Sydney, Australia


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This family home is located on a narrow street in Marks Point, on the northern

bank of a peninsula in Lake Macquariek, Australia. The project site is very

narrow and long, with short boundaries abutting the street and lake. The

proposal was to demolish the existing garage facing the street and design anew garage and living space. Several design options were developed for a

two-story addition.

The 3D modeling and visualization capabilities of Bentley Architecture

enabled efficient communication with the client as well as the local permitting

authorities. The AUD 400,000 addition will expand the living space for a

growing family and create a private, protected courtyard area, maximizingthe potential of the small site. Curb appeal will be improved by the interesting

architecture.

Webber Architects

Emily Street Addition

Marks Point, Australia

This AUD 2.1 million single-family dwelling features a plunge pool with

associated decks and landscaping. The home includes four bedrooms; guest

room; study; formal living room; laundry ; en suite; and open-plan living, dining,

and kitchen areas. The objective was to maximize the stunning site attributes

while providing the client with an energy-efficient, protected, and private

dwelling.

One of the main drivers of the design was to create good cross-ventilation in

summer, with the main rooms open on at least two sides. All walls and roofs

will be insulated to prevent heat loss. Additionally, the external walls will utilize

an innovative system of ventilated facades. Bentley Architecture communicated

the design concept to the client and local permitting authority.

Webber Architects

Merewether House 4

Merewether, Australia


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Webber Architects

Ourimbah Campus Library

Ourimbah, Australia

The AUD 2.1 million extension of the Ourimbah Campus Library in Ourimbah,

Australia, integrated the building with the adjacent quadrangle, provided an

entry with a sense of arrival, and modified the interior meeting and study

spaces. The double-height glazed space included a steel-framed curved stairconnecting the two levels. Challenges included balancing the visual connection

with the quadrangle against the need to limit heat and glare in the interior.

Using MicroStation and Bentley Architecture, most details were modeled in

3D to visualize how they would look in context. Visual communication with the

client was vital to the success of the project. Accurate modeling facilitated the

creation of many illustrations depicting options for several design elements,which resulted in clear client feedback.

Webber Architects designed the AUD 1.55 million Primary School Hall for St.

James Muswellbrook campus in New Sou th Wales, Australia. Located in plain

sight of the public road that approaches the school, the new multipurpose hall

will be a gathering space for the school and community. The iconic building

combines contemporary form and materials to communicate the institutions

ideas and motivations.

The designers used Bentley Architecture to per form 3D modeling with accurate

lighting and materials. The visualizations helped to resolve, clarify, and explain

architectural design elements in less time, resulting in cost savings and a

collective understanding of the inspiration and anticipated final result. The hall

will expand the schools capacity for gatherings and reinforce the position of

the school within the community.

Webber Architects

St. James Primary School Hall

Muswellbrook, Australia


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A 14-story building planned for Dhaka, Bangladesh, had to withstand wind

speeds of up to 2 01 kilometers per hour. Given the 19-meter width and 38-meter

length of the structure, drift against wind would be severe along the width

of the building. Complicating the design was the architects specification of adiagonal cross member around the building.

A design solution for this USD 2 million building had to be found in just eight

months. McDonald Steel Building Products recommended a prefabricated

solution and the project team decided on a staggered truss system that

incorporated the diagonal cross member as a structural support. Modelingin STAAD.Pro enabled the team to quickly design a solution to meet the

tight deadline.

McDonald Steel Building Products Ltd.

SPL Glass House

Dhaka, Bangladesh

The USD 60 million extension of the Saint Joseph Clinic in Bornem, Belgium,

will feature a new main entrance hall that connects two entrances on different

ground levels. The eye-catching green wall with real vegetation ajardin

vertical will compensate for the loss of garden space in the expansion and

improve the acoustics of the hall.

AAPROG used MicroStation for the development of the plans and a detailed

visualization of the hospital extension, which also includes additional medical

and technical facilities. The visualizations were produced with MicroStations

Luxology rendering engine, which produced high-quality images in near

real time.

AAPROG architecten bvba

Entrance Hall, Saint Joseph Clinic

Bornem, Belgium


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As a building company that constructs 250 houses each year, Durabrik

needed a fast and accurate way to develop sales dossiers for potential

customers. A dossier consists of a set of drawings, visualizations, and

detailed pricing. Durabrik migrated to Bentley Architecture to take advantage

of building information modeling tools that optimize the companys work

method and workspace.

Durabrik starts from sketches or 2D drawings and then creates a 3D model

that is used for presentation, drawing generation, and price calculation. Total

production time has been reduced by features such as pre-defined se ctions,

detailed datasets, parts linked to components, materials quantification, and

calculation program customization. Completing a dossier now takes just four to

six hours, and the 3D P DFs provide a photorealistic image for customers.

Durabrik Bouwbedrijven NV

BIM @ Durabrik

Drongen, Belgium

Increased demand for Tienen, Belgium-based Photovoltechs highly efficient

and patented solar cells prompted the company to exp and capacity with a new

factory containing six high-end solar cell production lines. As prototype lines,

flexibility for future enhancement was essential. Emphasis was placed on lineone while lines two through six configurations would be determined in the future.

DHV Buildings used MicroStation, Bentley Architecture, and Bentley Building

Mechanical Systems for the modeling and testing of various options as it sought

new solutions for prefabricated construction elements. The integrated products

better leveraged its working relationship with other contractors and provedinvaluable in terms of reducing costs and saving time.

DHV Buildings

Photovoltech Solar Factory

Tienen, Belgium


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Arup Singapore designed the USD 7 million Singapore Pavilion for the 2010

World Expo in Shanghai, China. The pavilion spans 3,00 0 square meters and

resembles a music box. The structural system features floors of various shapes

and sizes, connected by ramps and stairs suspended off trusses in a state oftorsional balance. Saving time and costs were key project goals.

Structural models were linked between Arups in-house design tool and Bentley

Structural to reduce modeling time and allow easier design changes over time.

Arup created a 3D PDF to enable better interoperability/coordination among

applications, which resulted in further time and cos t savings that helpedcomplete the project under a tight deadline.

Arup Singapore Pte Ltd

Singapore Pavilion at World Expo 2010

Shanghai, China

BDP was retained in a USD 2 million project for IKEA retail centers in China. The

initial goal was to define the design process leading to an optimized solution

for roof design. An environmentally friendly approach and careful utilization of

resources has led to higher demands on the efficiency of architectural design

and the need for interdisciplinary design teams working closely together.

Each of four roof projects had a unique geometry even though BDP reused

design strategies, scripts, procedures, 3D details, and paneling strategies.

Using GenerativeComponents with links to STAAD.Pro minimized the use of

steel, simplified paneling, optimized daylight, and minimized solar gain. This

approach resulted in design and documentation time savings of 20 percent.

BDP

Design Optimization of Complex Roofs

Wuxi and Beijing, China


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Now under construction on the waterfront in Shenzhen, China, the Baoan Oct

Hotel complex is comprised of a 26-story, 360 -room, five-star hotel tower;

29-story business apar tment tower; four-story atrium with art gallery, ballroom,

and meeting space; and a three-level b asement. Using building informationmodeling on a common software platform allowed team members in different

countries to explore options and make revisions while staying on schedule.

John Portman & Associates used MicroStation and Bentley Architecture to

define the fluid forms and curvilinear features of the project. T he 3D model was

used to resolve geometry and joinery, prepare structural detailing, and detect

interferences or problems with clearances early in the design process. T hearchitects produced renderings and sun studies in-house, saving the firm out-of-

pocket project costs.

John Portman & Associates

Baoan Oct Hotel

Shenzhen, China

Lab Architecture Studios competition-winning design proposal for a new city

government office complex incorporated a five-star hotel with conference,

meeting, and restaurant facilities. The dramatic building form integrated

sustainable design features to achieve two stars in Chinas Green Star rating

system. The key driver of this project was the thermal and solar efficiency of the

building form and facades.

Using GenerativeComponents, the Chinese project team incrementally adjusted,

evaluated, and optimized the buildings solar performance inside a time frame

that would have been impossible using conventional building analysis tools.

Despite the irregular building form, GenerativeComponents also enabled design

of a panelized faade system with a minimal number of custom panels.

Lab Architecture Studio

Wujin Council Building (2009-2011)

Wujin, China


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Part of a development being constructed in the new central business district of

Binhai-Tianjin in China, the Zovie Towers project encompasses two mixed-use

buildings. The western office tower is 52 floors with 105,000 square meters of

gross floor space. The eastern residential building is 87,000 square meters, witha 31-floor tower and a 27-floor tower connected by a 10-level 57,000-square-

meter podium.

The towers and podium share the same facade design featuring a large-scale

glass weave. Lab Architecture Studio demonstrated the constructability of the

complex geometry using GenerativeComponents to model a series of design

constraints. After validating the performance of the optimum tower forms,the team constructed a building information model to aid the final faade

documentation process.

Lab Architecture Studio

Zovie Towers (2007-2011)

Tianjin, China

The Giant Interactive Group headquarters in Shanghai, China, defies current

trends toward vertical urban development with a compact campus on the

outskirts of the city. Its integrated 3D design methodology achieved an organic

approach to space for work, recreation, and socialization. The 3D models

improved communication of the design intent and allowed simultaneous

exploration of complex architectural spaces and coordination of building

systems.

Products such as Bentley Architecture and Structural Modeler allowed

designers to take a holistic view as well as address singular building systems.

This integrated process increased productivity and reduced the number of staff

necessary for design, coordination, and delivery of the project. The federated

model also enabled design and construction teams to coordinate fabrication,

installation, and construction.

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Giant Interactive Group Corporate Headquarters

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Following a national design competition, Warren and Mahoney was selected

as architect of the New Zealand p avilion for the World Expo Shanghai 2010.

The pavilion was themed Cities of Nature: Living Bet ween Land and Sk y, and

showcased the balance between city and nature through the indigenous Maoricultures myths about creation. The capital cost was USD 25 million.

The pavilion design was composed of three sequential experiences: a welcome/

arrival space, an internal exhibition space, and an external rooftop garden.

Consolidation on MicroStation, Bentley Architecture, and MicroStation

PowerDraft helped Warren and Mahoney create a welcoming representation ofNew Zealands culture and identity.

Warren and Mahoney

New Zealand Pavilion at Shanghai Expo

Shanghai, China

These images were produced by A02 for an international architectural

competition focused on a cultural and education center in Zlin, Czech Republic.

Two industrial buildings on the site of the former Bata factory will be renovated

for public use and converted into a gallery, museum, and library.

The firm used MicroStations Luxology rendering engine to visually communicate

its ideas and designs. This was the first time the project team had worked with

Luxology rendering in MicroStation. It enabled the team to produce high-quality

images in near real time and quickly create stunning visualizations of the

proposed buildings.

A02-Architecture Office

Cultural Centre Zlin

Zlin, Czech Republic


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Zaha Hadid Architects

Stone Towers

Cairo, Egypt

The Stone Towers business park planned for a 180,000 -square-meter site in

Cairo, Egypt, will combine world-class office facilities with retail stores, food

and beverage facilities, and a five-star hotel. Inspired by the pat terns and

textures of ancient Egyptian stonework, the towers comprise 550,000 squaremeters above ground and another 60 0,000 square meters below ground.

Bentleys design software resolved initial concerns regarding collaboration

among the project team and other consultants in the United Kingdom and

abroad. The file-referencing system and streamlined workflows among multiple

disciplines allowed the team to cross-reference complex 2D and 3D informationto efficiently produce a fully integrated and coordinated design.

Arthur Golding and Associates prepared a conceptual design for the new

Helsinki (Finland) Central Library international design competition. Budgeted

for EUR 69.9 million, the concept proposed a building within a building with a

transparent/translucent outer skin that forms a veil independent of the library

floors within. Technological innovations included a multistory climate wall and

advanced structural system without perimeter columns, beams, or mullions.

MicroStation was used for design, modeling, and visualization. Plug-ins

enabled incorporation of detailed models of vehicles, trees, escalators, and

furniture. Using MicroStations integrated modeling and rendering capabilities

facilitated development of a detailed model with photorealistic images. The

programs ability to translate, export, and import files in different formats aided

coordination with structural and energy/ HVAC engineers.

Arthur Golding and Associates

Helsinki Central Library Competition

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The TU Munich medical center Rechts der Isar in Germany enlarged its surgery

capacity by adding eight surgery rooms and a centralized sterilization center.

Design and construction of the USD 13 million project was fast-tracked to

achieve the very tight time frame required. ProSteels capabilities for modeling,detailing, and fabrication enabled Cadolto to create the 37 building modules in

six months.

Prefabrication of the modules occurred in Cadoltos modern fabrication center in

Cadolzburg, Bavaria. The building modules were then driven by truck to a point

outside Munich and transported to the construction site at night to minimize

disruptions. Prefabrication reduced the environmental impact, noise, and waste,and the prefabrication allowed the building to be erected in the required 48-

hour time frame.

Cadolto Fertiggebude GmbH & Co. KG

Hospital Rechts der Isar

Munich, Germany

When a 2.5-square-hectare residential complex was under construction

in Augsburg, Germany, the developer decided to add an adjacent building

where sales representatives could consult with prospective customers. The

building would be only in use while construction was underway so it was

considered temporary.

Given the location near an urban park, Eger & Par tner developed a compelling

design that integrated seamlessly with the surroundings. The team used

MicroStation to develop a graphical representation of the building in the

context of the park setting. This visualization persuaded local authorities in

charge of permitting to approve the project.

Eger & Partner

Loft Cube

Augsburg, Germany


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Volkswagen commissioned Ingenieurbro Zammit to plan the ventilation/air

conditioning and sprinkler systems for a E UR 100 million auto-body production

facility in Emden, Germany. The 55 0-by-120-meter facility required planning for

a total supply/exhaust volume of 1.5 million cubic meters per hour. More than 20supply/exhaust units and 40 technical extraction units were integrated within

the limited space of a penthouse.

To ensure no interferences with other technical systems in the facility,

Ingenieurburo Zammit used MicroStation and a building information modeling

toolkit for 3D project implementation. The 3D representation of technical

systems in conjunction with the 3D structural model enabled engineers tocoordinate the technical systems, verify clearances with the building structure,

and support Volkswagens decision-making process.

Ingenieurbro Zammit GmbH

Production Facility for Auto Body Construction

Emden, Germany

Located in Darmstadt, Germany, Mornewegschool is a place for students to

learn, play, and have fun. menzel-kossowski Architekten achieved an elegant

design for the USD 2.5 million Mornewegschool Extension using MicroStation

from concept through visualization to execution.

Collaboration technology integrated a design team distributed over multiple

locations, facilitated rapid deployment of a project team, and accelerated

information sharing and communications across project teams. The quick and

easy exchange of interdisciplinary data resulted in a cost-efficient and effective

design process.

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Intelligent Quarters will be a new three-building complex prominently located

on the Elbe River in Hamburg, Germany. The complex will have a gross floor

area of 70,000 square meters and include an 18-story tower with residential,

commercial, and office spaces. Strmer Murphy and Partners performed thehigh-level planning, taking cost and schedule targets into consideration.

The complex was divided into components to be coordinated by multiple project

teams using MicroStation for smooth data exchange, reciprocal referencing

of plans, and reliable performance. The intuitive user interface and adjustable

functions led to highly efficient workflows, which enabled the firm to finishplanning in less time than comparable projects.

Strmer Murphy and Partners

Intelligent Quarters

Hamburg, Germany

Gathering inspiration from the northern lights and dramatic Icelandic

landscape, this project in Reykjavik will stand out as a radiant sculpture

reflecting the sky and harbor as well as the vibrant life of the city. Apart from

the concert and congress center, the plan comprises a five-star hotel and

wellness center, fine arts academy, bank facility, cinema, new urban shopping

plaza, and a number of residential and commercial buildings along the fiord.

Together with Henning Larsen Architects, Olafur Eliasson designed the

faades of the building as a crystalline lattice of glass and steel using

MicroStation and Bentley Architecture. The 3D tools allowed the project team

to easily communicate the design to the client, quantity surveyors, engineers,

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The Madhya Pradesh Council of Science and Technology envisioned a new

200-seat auditorium that blends architectural creativity and engineering skill to

produce visually stunning geometry. Located near an astronomical observatory

in Ujjain, India, the INR 20 million auditorium is shell-shaped with an ellipticaldome roof and curved RCC walls.

As the structural consultants, Ashok Manhar & A ssociates were responsible

for designing the ellipsis-shaped structure, which occupies 500 square meters

and has a 30-meter axis and a 20 -meter axis. STAAD.Pro was used to analyze

and visualize the unique geometry. The software enabled the engineers todetermine the precise forces at critical sections and achieve the optimum

design for economy and safety.

Ashok Manhar & Associates

200-seat Capacity Auditorium

Ujjain, India

A new civic auditorium in Mohali, India, was designed as both a gathering

place for people and an architectural landmark for the city. The building has a

plan area of 115-by-53.3 meters, with a maximum height of 29.2 meters above

ground. The curvilinear steel roof structure spans 112 meters from end to end

and incorporates a 14-meter cantilever slab that serves as the upper level

balcony.

STAAD.Pro helped CE Con E ngineering to analyze the curvilinear roof structure

with different load combinations. Design optimization was also achieved using

additional Bentley software, which saved time and reduced project costs.

Design reports helped the engineers to analyze and select for design safety.

The resulting shape and size of the structure have the desired visual impact.

CE Con Engineering

Auditorium at Mohali

Chandigarh, India


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The 210-room Hotel Quaram Square is located 10 kilometers from the New Delhi

airport. As part of a 500,000-square-foot shopping and entertainment complex, the

hotel is 200,000 square feet over 12 floors. The architectural plan for the hotel was

revised after the first floor was cast, and a major challenge in constructing the

USD 56 million structure was accommodating this and other revisions.

STAAD.Pro was critical to planning the structure, adding new elements,

managing the many design revisions required, and maintaining the aesthetics.

More than 40 analyses were run on STAAD.Pro before the design was finalized

and approved. The optimization process saved significant costs in terms of the

weight of steel used in the structure.

Constructure Designs Pvt. Ltd.

Hotel Quaram Square

Gurgaon, India

New Delhis first Formula One race track will occupy a sprawling complex

on 700 acres. T he site includes a 5.4 kilometer race track and 2,100-meter

grandstand with a wave-shaped roof. The go al of this project was to design the

first phase of a 640-meter-long hanging cantilever-type roof with minimum riskand maximum cost economy.

Constructure Designs used STAAD.Pro for modeling and analysis of the entire

structural system and saved a significant amount of time by expe diting repeated

tasks and frequently updating of design information. STAAD.Pro also saved

significant costs in terms of the weight of steel because the design approachoptimized the size and depth of the sections.


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Greater Noida, India


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The ice hockey arena in Dehradun is Indias first. The USD 22.5 million facility

features a state-of-the-art swimming pool and a stadium for basketball,

volleyball, table tennis, weightlifting, judo, wrestling, and gymnastics. Among the

design challenges for a structure covering 12,320 square meters were the hillyterrain, the rinks arched roof, and the semicircular roofs needed for other areas.

STAAD.Pro was used for modeling and analysis of the entire structural system,

including analyzing all possible load cases combinations for the terrain. STAAD.

Pros optimization approach enabled engineers to analyze the weight and

depth of the steel neede d for maximum strength and safety. This resulted inconsiderable cost savings with regard to the amount of steel needed.


Ice Hockey and Skating Indoor Stadium

Dehradun, India

Located in Kutch, India, the USD 19.63 million project for Kalyani Global

Engineering involved the supply and construction of an integrated facility for

advanced subcritical and supercritical power plant equipment. Kirby Building

Systems India designed two pre-engineered buildings totaling nearly 14,700

metric tons of steel. One critical area was designed to carry an electrical

overhead traveling crane weighing 600 metric tons.

Kirby analyzed the critical load combinations in one third the time using

STAAD.Pro, which improved productivity, reduced design cycle time, and cut

costs through design optimization. Designs were easily imported to/exported

from analysis packages. Integrated 3D models were reviewed to detect and

resolve clashes. The improved quality resulted in less rework and revision.

STAAD.Pro reduced man-hours by 20 percent and costs by 15 percent.

Kirby Building Systems India Ltd.

Pre-engineered Building Works for Kalyani Global Engineering

Kutch, India


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The Renault-Nissan Alliance plant in Chennai, India, seamlessly mixes the

production of both Renault and Nissan products on the same line to achieve

an annual capacity of 400,000 units. The 310,000-square-meter facility is the

largest pre-engineered building in the world, with a maximum width of 260meters and single slope of 130 meters. The design took into account thermal

stress due to temperature fluctuations.

Kirby Building Systems India per formed engineering-to-construction services

using STAAD.Pro for design and analysis in a flexible modeling environment.

Kirbys alternative design scheme reduced the pre-engineered building tonnage

by 4,110 metric tons and saved the client INR 348 million. Building elementswere erected stage by stage on site. The company reduced man-hours by 20

percent and costs by 15 percent.

Kirby Building Systems India Ltd.

Renault-Nissan Automotive India, Tamil Nadu

Chennai, India

The USD 80 million HCC Real Estate Ltd. project is a multitenant, multiuse

development in Mumbai, India, comprised of 0.2 million square feet of mall

space on two levels, 1.1 million square feet of office space on three levels, and

0.5 million square feet of covered parking on four levels. The complex also has

a rooftop helipad.

Objectives included energy efficiency, green design, centralized services, and

fast-track installation. M/s CRN saved time using STAAD.Pro for all structural

analysis and design, which was conducted for gravity loadings and lateral

loadings with eight primary loadings and 41 loading combinations.

M/s CRN Architects and Engineers

247 Park HCC

Mumbai, India


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The Anna Centenary Library in Chennai, India, is an international research

facility with a public library holding 1.5 million books, multipurpose auditorium

seating 1,200, open-air amphitheater seating 800, a food court, and other

amenities. The energy-efficient design allows for maximum daylight andminimizes internal heat gain with resource-efficient elements.

The complex demanded a range of spans and variety of s tructural systems to

achieve the desired built form. STAAD.Pro was used to model, analyze, design,

and detail the complete structure. STAAD.Pro saved up to 50 percent of time

spent in analysis and design, and reduced structural materials by 15 percent.

M/s CRN Architects and Engineers

Anna Centenary Library

Chennai, India

The 60,00 0-capacity cricket stadium in Guwahati, Assam, India, features

pre-engineered building construction, in which all structural members were

manufactured at a Delhi factor y. Using pre-engineered buildings reduces on-site

labor while maintaining accuracy and quality. Mahadeo Khurd & Associates

designed the north stand of the stadium, which was an irregular shape with

curved forms.

The INR 3.5 billion stadium posed several design challenges, including designing

a pre-engineered building structure with cur vature to withstand critical seismic

and wind conditions. Mahadeo Khurd & Associates used STAAD.Pro to analyze

and design the structure, calculate the forces, and determine the exact size of

the members. The software reduced total costs by nearly 25 percent.

Mahadeo Khurd & Associates

Cricket Stadium

Guwahati, India


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The USD 70 million Ongc office complex in Rajarhat, India, is an unconventional

building with multilevel office floors in each of two elevated tubular structures,

which are different heights and at right angles to each other. The vertical core

structure common to both horizontal tubes has a larger cross section than theother two core structures.

The buildings geometry and proportions presented unusual structural design

challenges, particularly with respect to vibrations. STAAD.Pros 3D model of the

building optimized structural weight, and its advanced analysis feature reduced

the engineering hours needed to evaluate several design iterations and analyzedifferent combinations of complex loading on the tubular structure.

Mehro Consultants

Office & Energy Centre, Ongc Ltd.

Rajarhat, India

Mokha Financial & Industrial Consultants was given three months to complete

working drawings for a 40-megawatt backup power plant under design-

build-transfer contract at the Multimodel International Cargo Hub and Airport

at Nagpur, India. The firm implemented building information modeling to

coordinate design among stakeholders scattered throughout India.

Bentley Architecture enabled the firm to generate accurate estimates in the

early stages. Working with consultants that were using 2D platforms, Mokha

linked all drawings to the 3D model and distributed 3D PDFs for communications

and clash detection. When the preliminary generation capacity of 28

megawatts was nearly doubled, changes to the design and drawings were

made with minimal man-hours.

Mokha Financial and Industrial Consultants Pvt. Ltd

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Mokha Financial and Industrial Consultants designed a residence of Shri Ajay

Maloo in Raipur, India, using Bentley Architecture. This technology enabled the

design team to complete renderings of the design more quickly than in the past,

eliminating the need to retain a subconsultant.

Using photometric (IES) files enabled the designers to prov ide much more accurate

renderings. The photorealistic renderings of helped to convince the client that

the design fulfilled the project intent. Mokha continues to use technologically

advanced software to continue to upgrade the skills of its designers.

Mokha Financial and Industrial Consultants Pvt. Ltd

Residence of Shri Ajay Maloo

Raipur, India

The INR 240 million Army Public School in Jalandhar, India, is comprised of

classrooms, administrative offices, facility block, and a multipurpose hall. The

facility block is a unique, saucer-type structure with an inverted shell. The

multipurpose hall is a two-story roller-compacted concrete structure with a

seven-sided sloped roof.

Modeling profiles of the structure and connection detailing for the roofs

trussed joints at each end was challenging. Not more than two members in the

structure were the same. Shreecon Consultants saved a significant amount of

time and effort by using STAA D.Pro for the analysis and design of the structure.

Shreecon Consultants

Army Public School

Jalandhar, India


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Tata Consulting Engineers is one of Indias leading engineering consulting

organizations. When the company designed a green office building in

Jamshedpur for its own use, the building was conceptualized, planned, and

designed completely using in-house architectural and engineering designcapabilities. The building consists of a ground floor plus seven stories. When

complete, it will have basement parking for cars, two-power-wheelers,

and bicycles.

Structural steel was used for construction instead of reinforced concrete

cement to avoid delays and to complete the work on schedule. STAAD.Pros

structural analysis and design allowed engineers to quickly analyze and design

the structure. The solution provided IS-800-based steel design, gave promptvalidations, and reduced the time needed for design-related processes.

Tata Consulting Engineers Limited

TCE Office Building

Jamshedpur, India

The design competition for the Atlantic Residential Project in Arbil, Iraq, pitted

three engineering firms against one another in pursuit of the most economical

design. Hamkar Company analyzed four alternatives for the 28-unit apartment

complex before proposing a solution that was ultimately the most economical

and the shortest in construction duration, compared to the other proposals.

The USD 22.4 million quote was USD 5.6 million less than those of the other

two firms. Hamkar achieved the low-cost alternative by using Bentleys

Integrated Structural Modeling software to calculate the costs of various

scenarios and perform finite element analysis. As a result, construction time

and materials were minimized. Bentley training and technical support were

instrumental in improving project team productivity.

Hamkar Company

Atlantic Residential Project

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As the only full-time production theater in Northern Ireland, the Lyric Theatre

plays an important role in the regeneration of a city marred by recent conflict.

The old Lyric was demolished in 2008 and replaced by a new USD 295 million

venue with auditorium, studio theater, rehearsal room, and related facilities.The constraints of the urban site, combined with the functional requirement for

acoustic separation, made for a complex building geometry.

MicroStation PowerDraft and TriForma helped ODonnell + Tuomey overcome

these complexities and deliver a design that embodies the spirit of theater

production. Lined with Belfast brick, the purpose-built performance spaces

wrap around intimate social spaces for impromptu gatherings. The softwareenabled precise coordination of the plans, sections, and layers for multiple

subcontractors.

ODonnell + Tuomey

Lyric Theatre

Belfast, Ireland

Upon completion in 2010, the Aviva Stadium in Dublin, Ireland will provide

a new home for the national rugby and football teams, providing weather-

protected seating for 50,000. Built within the constraints of an existing site, the

EUR 242 million stadium consists of a continuous curvilinear stand enclosed on

all four sides. Populous achieved the organic-shape design through a series of

GenerativeComponents models. The challenge was to ensure the concept was

maintained from design development through construction stages.

The exterior skin enveloped the roof and faade structures, combining both

elements in one controlling form. This form needed to accommodate all the

tolerances and technical requirements in one 3D model. Certain variables and

base principles were established within the GenerativeComponents model,

allowing Populous to push the boundaries of the architectural form without

compromising on cost and time constraints.

Populous

Aviva Stadium

Dublin, Ireland


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The goal of A.G.A.s Roma Gemelli Hospital project in Rome, Italy, was to

communicate the idea for a project solution to the customer and then gain

approval for the idea and move on to the production stage. The designer used

3D modeling to render views and explain every detailmaterials, finishes,workmanships, assembling stepsto ensure customer satisfaction.

MicroStation was used for all design work and, in particular, to create

3D images and animations. The designer used these images to p rovide

photorealistic, conceptual visualization. The use of MicroStation improved

ergonomics and safety while paying particular attention to aesthetics and st yle.

A.G.A.

Created as Imagined (2)

Rome, Italy

The USD 13.2 million Exhibition Center of Scandiano is a 7,282-square-meter

integrated exhibition complex that will host the Fair Trade Center of Scandiano

as well as exhibitions, trade fairs, and public events. AEstudio improved

upon the preliminary design concept by introducing architectural features

emphasizing low environmental impact, high energy efficiency, minimal carbon

dioxide emissions, and reduced future operating costs.

The project team used MicroStation and Bentley Architecture to design the

green building, which allowed it to develop the project in 3D and facilitated

the visualization of how the building could be integrated with the surrounding

environment. The 3D design tools allowed the team to immediately verify the

project and control costs. Project strengths include the use of renewable energy

and a green rooftop system.

AEstudio

New Exhibition Center of Scandiano

Scandiano, Italy


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Designed as part of the New Exhibition Center of Scandiano, the USD 2.6

million self-service restaurant owned by CIR Food will function as a dine-in

restaurant and food-service kitchen for schools, hospitals, and nursing homes.

The building defines one side of the centers entrance square. The compact,trapezoidal structure is oriented to maximize solar capture on the faade and

minimize energy use indoors.

To the south, a 1,036-square-meter porch shades the 822-square-meter building

footprint. To the east, vertical shades protect the restaurant windows. Using

TriForma, AEstudio designed the porch and vertical shading system to let in

light and heat in winter and block solar radiation in summer. The 3D model wasgeo-referenced to the shape of the shading blades based on building orientation

and local solar radiation.

AEstudio

Self-Service Restaurant of Scandiano

Scandiano, Italy

The new owner of a caf and bakery in Casertas Vanvitelli Square had high

expectations for its dcor. The shop is located near the Royal Palace of Caserta,

a UNESCO World Heritage Site and emblem of Baroque architecture in Italy.

The project goal for Andrea Girotto Architetto was to create a classic mood for

the caf.

The firm used MicroStation to provide a realistic visualization of the design

with ultra-detailed views in every frame and angle. Communicating through 3D

renderings and 3D PDFs allowed real-time checking of furnishing components,

colors, and textures. Changes took less time than expe cted, and the final 3D

version became the working drawing for the manufacturer.

Andrea Girotto Architetto

Real Classic Mood Caf

Caserta, Italy


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CEL-ANA retained ARCHITEKNE to perform quantity surveying activities

on a 4,50 0-square-metre residential building in Italy designed by Caprioglio

Associates Architecture. In addition, ARCHITEKNE periodically evaluated the

works carried out by the cons truction company Pio Guaraldo Spa andits subcontractors. The building has a b asement level and seven above-

ground levels.

Using Bentley Architecture, 3D models were constructed to organize the levels

according to functional strata identifiable with the activities of the individual

subcontractors. The 3D building model integrates the models of each level and

enabled inspection of the project implementation and contractor works. Reportsgenerated in Excel allowed for quick technical and financial evaluation of the

different technological solutions.

ARCHITEKNE

Quantity Surveying and Evaluation

Mestre, Italy

The objective of this USD 4.6 million residential building project in Pontassieve,

Italy, was to implement innovative energy technologies such as solar

greenhouse and photovoltaic solar panels with minimal cost as compared

to conventional building construction. An accurate feasibility study and ROI

analysis on bioclimatic architecture was adopted as the main driver for design.

Architetto Enrico Cristoforetti used Bentley design software to facilitate rapid

deployment of the project team and ensure design quality and project data

accuracy. Project collaboration and data sharing for structural and mechanical

design helped to optimize costs. Traditional structural design and construction

methodologies were also adopted to reduce costs.

Architetto Enrico Cristoforetti

Residential Building and Public Facilities

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A EUR 11.9 million residential apartment complex located in the Milan region

of Italy occupies a former industrial building site that is bisected by the

administrative border of two municipalities. The complex has two buildings

housing a total of 98 apartments. The building in San Giuliano Milanese is longwith vertical connections, and the building in San Donato Milanese is a tower.

Faades feature loggias, stairs, and balconies.

Caruso Mainardi Architetti Associati used MicroStation to achieve project goals

and provide a high-quality design within the available budget. MicroStations

flexible and intuitive software enabled designers to optimize the time spent

drafting and revising the design. Both buildings achieved energy Class Acertification.

Caruso Mainardi Architetti Associati

Residential Buildings

Milan, Italy

Ekofarma specializes in studying, designing, and manufacturing custom

furnishings for pharmacies. S. Onofrio, a privately owned pharmacy in Rome,

Italy, retained Ekofarma to update the stores retail space and functionality

to achieve a more modern image and customer experience. The EUR 260,0 00

redesign created a contemporary pharmacy that featured emotional cues to

capture consumers attention.

Ekofarma chose MicroStation to achieve the project goals and Progenio to

coordinate the project. Progenio is a MicroStation-based Bentley Channel

Partner-developed application for the furniture, exhibition, building, and other

markets. From design through development, MicroStation allowed the team

to meet the requirements for flexibility and 3D photorealistic renderings that

communicated the design concepts to the customer.

Ekofarma S.r.l.

Furnishing of a Pharmacy

Rome, Italy


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Located in Montefiore Conca, Italy, Borgo Della Neve is a new residential block

of 30 apartments with buildings arranged in a square around a central garden

and playground. The challenge for this EUR 5 million development was to blend

in with the neighboring historic buildings while achieving an environmentally,socially, and economically sustainable design.

LCA used MicroStation and Bentley Architecture to connect control, display,

and calculation tools used on multiple platforms and office locations. All of the

data from consultants working with different software products was merged

on MicroStation. The ability to exchange data bet ween platforms and officesallowed the team to quickly and effectively deliver quality work, saving time

and money.

LCA

Borgo Della Neve

Montefiore Conca, Italy

This USD 154 million project involved construction of a new downtown,

replacing abandoned industrial buildings with buildings for residential and retail

use. Architectural design criteria sought to create high-density areas, such as

residential blocks with garden apartments and shared facilities, as well as open

space with bicycle and pedestrian paths. Development plans also considered

the location of existing transport lines.

Rizzini Architetti used MicroStation to save time and achieve high quality in

the overall design by taking advantage of the networking environment, working

as a team, and using references. The ability to work with accuracy and high

graphic definition in large and small scale contributed to the projects success.

Rizzini submitted this project in the 2008 de sign competition conducted by

Buccinasco municipality.

Rizzini Architetti

New Downtown

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Completed at a cost of nearly USD 900,000 in Bologna, Italy, this project

involved a tensile cable-supported glass roof with stainless steel fixing system.

The steel-and-glass roof presented complex geometric shapes that required

special attention in the design of structural components.

Sage used ProSteel to develop the complex design through 3D digital modeling.

ProSteel enabled the project team to follow the entire design process through

to completion.

Sage srl

DUC Bologna Municipality

Bologna, Italy

Renovation of the 4 0-year-old Shinryo Corporation headquarters in Tokyo,

Japan, aimed to make the building an energy-efficient, comfortable working

environment. The project team used highly efficient equipment, LED lighting,

and green energy sources such as solar cooling systems. To maximize energy

conservation, the team created a layout plan, and a duct and piping route

installation plan.

MicroStations 3D technology was used to verify this work, which reduced

the time required to complete conceptual design by 200 man-hours. Verifying

construction procedures and consistency reduced ordering of unnecessary

materials equivalent to 100 man-hours. The 3D model was also used to ex plain

the renovation work, saving 60 man-hours. The renovation reduced building

energy usage by 40 percent and carbon dioxide exhaust by 37 percent.

Shinryo Corporation

Eco Renewal Project

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The USD 3 million Khatib Office Complex in Amman, Jordan, is a multiuse

building with nine stories above ground and a parking garage below ground.

The 9,250 -square-meter space accommodates commercial use on lower levels

and offices on upper levels. The building has glass-and-metal clad facadeswith precast panels, reinforced concrete basement floor, and upper floors of

composite structural steel and deck.

Lateral systems use central core-braced frames supplemented with stair

shear walls. The low floor-to-floor height of 3.3 meters complies with local

regulations. RAM Structural System was used for the first time, saving at least

50 percent of the hours under normal conditions. Revisions were easy and quickfor different layouts, loads, and lateral conditions.

Professional Engineering Consultants Ltd.

Khatib Office Complex

Amman, Jordan

For the conceptual design of a new, multibrand store for children, RendArk

developed a photorealistic visualization entirely in MicroStation. The

visualization featured realistic store lighting with high dynamic range

renderings of area lights and point lights.

The ability to use one product for the entire workflow, from modeling through

rendering, was an advantage to the project team. The result was a realistic

view of the store concept for this project in Astana, Kazakhstan.

RendArk

Multibrand Store for Children

Astana, Kazakhstan


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To design sustainable housing that uses passive-solar energy, Witteveen+ Bos

had to take into account the orientation of the buildings relative to the sun. The

housing development was located on two hectares of land in the Kirchberg-

Plateau quarter of Luxembourg City. The undeveloped area had no nearbybuildings to conduct a solar study, so a new approach was required.

Witteveen+Bos used MicroStation to model solar sensors with various surfaces

and angles toward the ground. Solar exposure calculations revealed the ideal

angle for the building designs to maximize solar panel efficiency. Design

of the houses incorporated the op timal sun orientation and the ideal angleof solar panels. Using the MicroStation Solar Exposure Calculator allowed

Witteveen+Bos to quickly recoup the technology investment.

Witteveen+Bos

Solar-Orientated Design

Luxembourg City, Luxembourg

Bina Puri Construction, a wholly owned subsidiary of Bina Puri Holdings,

provides civil and building engineering and construction services in both

Malaysia and internationally. The MYR 17.36 million project in Kota Kinabalu,

Malaysia, featured 33 units of two- to three-story shop offices occupying

three blocks.

The clients highly detailed specifications included a requirement to use 3D

modeling. The company used Bentley Architecture to develop a contemporary

layout and design for the commercial spaces. The ef ficiencies gained by using

the 3D modeling software enabled the company to provide material quantities

before the construction started.

Bina Puri Construction Sdn Bhd

33 Units Alamesra

Kota Kinabalu, Malaysia


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Menara Hap Seng is a landmark, 21-story office building in the heart of Kuala

Lumpurs Golden Triangle. Constructed in the 1970s, the building recently

underwent a USD 55 million upgrade and renovation to meet the requirements

of modern, premium corporate space. The new design focused on architectural

potential, site context, building image, ground-level usage, and the environment.

The building was 50 percent oc cupied during the renovation, so work had to

be carefully planned to not disrupt the business operations of those tenants.

Bentley design software was used to design the plan and facilitate a tight

construction schedule including site coordination, closed monitoring, logistics

management, weekly forecasts, and ac celerated information sharing across

project teams.

DP Architects Sdn Bhd

Menara Hap Seng

Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

Ken Bangsar is an exclusive, 80-unit service residence located at the highest

peak of Bangsar, Malaysia, complete with panoramic views of Kuala Lumpur. DP

Architects was tasked with converting an abandoned 15-story office building

into a 12-story residential building. With a USD 12 million budget, the architectsunderwent a rigorous design planning exercise to create an appealing and

environmentally friendly residence.

The design work was accomplished using MicroStation and its Luxology

rendering engine. The Ken Bangsar development was Malaysias first high-

rise residence to win the internationally recognized BCA Green Mark Gold

Plus Award and Malaysias Green Building Index Gold Award for exemplaryenvironmental efficiencies.

DP Architects Sdn Bhd

Ken Bangsar Serviced Residences

Bangsar, Malaysia


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Located in the hear t of Georgetown, a UNESCO World Heritage Site in

Malaysia, the USD 1.8 million i Residence apartment complex required a

rigorous design planning exercise. KH Architect developed a unique and

modern conceptual design for the 14-story building configured to houseeleven 3,000-square-foot units. Each unit has a private lobby, sky garden, and

panoramic view of Georgetown.

KH Architect used MicroStation to perform 3D modeling and produce 2D

drawings. The 3D modeling provided the opportunity to explore configurations

with minimal impact on the site as well as eliminate conflicts. This saved

valuable time for the design team. The visualization tools enhanced the clientsunderstanding of the design elements, and the Luxology rendering engine

created a graphic p resentation to communicate the overall design.

KH Architect

i Residence

Georgetown, Malaysia

KH Architect designed a modern, three-story bungalow to be located on

reclaimed land near the ocean in Malaysia. The client requested a sustainable

design with environmentally friendly features that take advantage of the sea

breezes. The conceptual design for the 5,0 00-square-foot home features an

internal courtyard with floor-to-ceiling sliding and folding shutters for cross-

ventilation and daylighting.

Using MicroStation for 3D modeling, KH Architect explored various design

concepts in the context of the suns orientation and then performed detailed

modeling of the most sophisticated option. The modeling tools saved time

and made it easy to generate 2D drawings from the 3D model. The Luxology

rendering engine created a graphic presentation that communicated the design

concept to the client.

KH Architect

Tanjong Pinang Villa

Tanjong Pinang, Malaysia


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Perunding Rekamaju was retained to design the roof supporting structure

for the main terminal building of a USD 9.1 million low-cost carriage terminal

(LCCT) in Sepang, Malaysia. The complicated structure was comprised of a

steel truss system supported by pyramid-shaped steel pipe columns and restingon a reinforced concrete column-and-beam-frame. The goal was an economical

design that met structural and seismic performance standards.

STAAD.Pro was chosen for modeling, analysis, and design of the integrated

structure, which included 21,400 nodes and 61,800 beams. A nalysis of

member groupings reduced member types to 34 primary load cases and 35

load combination cases. In-depth study and innovative engineering reducedthe clients estimated tonnage quantity from 2,0 00 to 1,900 tons. STAAD.Pro

helped to produce an optimized design in less time.

Perunding Rekamaju

Main Terminal Building LCCT

Sepang, Malaysia

The greatest resource issue facing Namibia today is its lack of potable water.

Left unresolved, this problem could stifle the countrys economic and social

development. Inspired by the method used by Namibian desert beetles to catch

moisture from the air, the Hydrological Centre of Excellence along the western

coastline of Namibia will use its sails to capture large droplets of water from

desert fog.

Atlas Industries goal was to develop a design proposal for an education center

that actively demonstrates alternative means of fresh water generation. The

team used Bentley design software to quickly visualize 3D building models from

2D drawings. The designers then used 3D modeling for more detailed analysis

of critical components of the building. The building model will provide insight

into the operation of the structure and inform maintenance and development.

Atlas Industries

Namibian Hydrological Centre of Excellence

Western Coast, Namibia


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This USD 142.5 million government office complex in Groningen, Netherlands,

houses the national student loan administration and national tax offices.

Located adjacent to a public city garden, the building accommodates 2,500

workers and associated parking. T he National Buildings Service commissionedUNStudio for the architectural design of the building along with the 20-year

management and maintenance of the facilities and ser vices.

UNStudios design considered energy and material consumption as well as the

buildings impact on the urban green space. Bentley Architecture allowed the

project team to define all areas of the design, track changes, assess economic

feasibility, and compare these elements against goals. The building informationmodeling-enabled design resulted in a fully integrated, intelligent design

approach to sustainability.

UNStudio

EEA & Tax Offices

Groningen, Netherlands

Warren and Mahoney transformed the 1960s-era corporate campus of the

Building Research Association of New Zealand ( BRANZ) into headquarters that

reflect best practices in sustainable design. The NZD 11.4 million refurbishment

created a contemporary staff facility and laboratory that facilitates inter-

department communications, with the goal of fostering a more interactive and

sustainable culture.

The rural setting is 13 kilometers from Porirua City, requiring on-site provision

of core services, ranging from sew

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