Tag: large project

Yamaga Elementary School

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A uniquely constructed, large scale timber structure wins the JIA (Japan Institute of Architects) grand-prix award.
In 2014, the JIA Japan architectural award went to Yamaga City Yamaga Elementary school designed by Coelacanth K&H. Even for the architectural firm, which has received many prestigious awards and is a leading figure of the atelier architectural firms of Japan, this particular project was difficult and challenging. The supporting tools behind the creative work of the firm members, Kazumi Kudo and Hiroshi Horiba, the main architects, and other staff were Archicad and BIMx. We interviewed the architects, Kudo and Horiba, about this project.

Liaunig Museum

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Founded in 1998, querkraft is today one of the most renowned
and successful architectural firms in Austria. The professionals at
querkraft, known for thinking outside the box, have a convincing
track record of unconventional, imaginative projects ranging
from residential buildings to spectacular museums and industrial
complexes.

Saint-Nazaire Aquatic Center

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“If you want to go fast, go alone. If you want to go far, go together” is an African proverb that Emmanuel Coste likes to cite to describe his collaborative and proactive approach to architecture and project management. Convinced from the start by the advantages of “craft” tools like CAD, Emmanuel Coste directs an architecture firm which became the standard-bearer for design of complex projects brought to life by innovative technologies; a reference for high environmental quality that unites a broad multidisciplinary team.

Sydney Adventist Hospital

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MBMO Architects, one of Sydney’s leading studios, attributes their success to their investment in the right technology and collaborating with their clients.

“We are committed to the model of early project involvement and collaboration with all stakeholders; this, underpinned by the right technology, has been a very successful approach — delivering great design and commercial outcomes for our clients.”

Science and Technology Museum

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The goal of the planned investment is the renovation of the former EC-1 heat and power station complex in Lodz for the purpose of establishing a regional center of culture and arts. According to the “Simplified local revitalization program of city center and former-factory areas in Lodz for the years 2004– 2013,” this area will become a crucial part of the “New Lodz City Center.”

BIG BIM for the conceptual architect

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The unique DNA of an architectural practice is determined, among other things, by the size of the office, whether its focus is local or international and whether its main activity is renovation, master planning or new buildings. Significant differences also arise from the architect’s approach, be this conceptual, practical or attention to detail.

International Convention Centre

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The 48-hour event challenged participants from around the world to design a new International Convention Centre for Sydney as part of the specified 19 Hectare area of the Darling Harbour Live project. Run virtually using mobile technology from a sailboat in Darling Harbour during October 28 and 30, Build Sydney Live 2013 was the 5th edition of Build Live global collaborative Open BIM events. More than 40 countries were represented by 19 teams.

The Faith Lutheran College Secondary School

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The Faith Lutheran College Secondary School located in the suburb of Plainland one hour West of Brisbane in Queensland, Australia. Fulton Trotter Architects were engaged as managing Architects to Design, Document and Administer the Contract during Construction of the College’s new Library Building. This small project worth $1.5M(Aust) is a single storey steel framed building and FTA chose this project as a pilot project for BIM collaboration with the full consultant team consisting of a Land Surveyor, Civil Engineer, Structural Engineer, Hydraulic Consultant, Mechanical Engineer and Electrical Engineer.