The Year in Infrastructure 2007 - (Page 10) Bim fOr architecture Nacka Forum arkitekterna Krook & tjäder aB Nacka Forum is a $140 million, 1.3 million-square-foot project currently under construction in Nacka, Sweden. Essentially three projects in one, it encompasses the construction of 230 residential apartments, the redevelopment of a shopping center, including the addition of 70 retail stores, and a new parking garage with room for 1,800 cars. The design firm’s use of Bentley Architecture provided an integrated workflow among all architects and engineers. With this BIM solution, different CAD formats can be easily integrated into the model so potential clashes are caught early, saving time and money. Azure Sea Bligh Voller nield pty ltd Azure Sea in Airlie Beach, Australia, was designed in two elements. With an elongated form that matches the steep hillscape, the larger rear block overlooks the smaller front block, giving all residences ocean views. The stepping of the buildings relates to the natural topography in elevation, minimizing the impact of height on the development. Access to the varying levels is staggered with the natural slope of the terrain, allowing on-grade access to car parking. The firm is using MicroStation and Bentley Architecture because its federated data model enables project teams to work more efficiently, and allows them to modularize and reuse building components. It also makes interoffice collaboration possible. The ability of MicroStation to handle both 2D and 3D data and produce high-end renderings eliminates the need to translate CAD data to and from different formats. 10 ThE YEAR IN INFRASTRUCTURE 2007
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