The project has a very unique characteristic due its location. It is next to the Sports Palace, an arena frequently used for concerts, and the Velodromo Subway Station. Now the link between both spots is broken due a lack of pedestrian walkways, on the other hand there a high demand for parking space that is not satisfied by the parking offered by the Sport Palace.
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ArchiCAD 17’s ‘signature building’ is located very close to the wide, open spaces of Poklonnaya Gora and the valley of the Setun River. Its design was dictated by the existing urban terrain and originally consisted of two, slightly differing yet symmetrical pairs of buildings. The first of this pair was conceived and constructed as an urban accent to be seen from well-known observation points throughout Moscow.
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Here’s a video sharing some tips on how to make good looking chimneys in ArchiCAD. Of course these modeling tips and techniques could be used for other forms. Think of chimney modeling as a proxy for all sorts of non-standard shapes. And this is just the beginning.
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ArchiCAD 17 delivers a wide array of 3D design and editing improvements, including an improved MORPH® Tool to support conceptual design with useful zoning information and real-time 3D Cutting Planes for additional control over ArchiCAD’s 3D modeling environment. A fully-functional BIMx included in every installation lets users share BIM projects with their clients in an interactive environment.
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Mikael Kastell is a consultant for Peab, one of the Nordic region’s leading construction and civil engineering companies. In his presentation, he talks about the importance of communication and BIM for managing the Mall of Scandinavia project, the biggest shopping mall in the region at 300 000 square meters. Turn on captions for English subtitles.
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