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of a unifying 3D modeling environment enables highly immersive interaction within the design process, and ensures the
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Table of Contents
Projects per category are listed alphabetically by country:
INFORMATION MODELING
INTEGRATED PROJECTS
INTELLIGENT INFRASTRUCTURE
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Index
Alphabetical by Organization
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Information
Modeling
The 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.
Arup
Melbourne Rectangular Stadium
Melbourne, Australia
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 design
based on the inherent structural efficiencies 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 typical 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 model
was used for optimization studies of the roof steelwork for each configuration.
Arup
South Morang Rail Extension
The AUD 650 million South Morang rail extension will improve access to public
transport for the northern 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.
Billard Leece Partnership Pty Ltd
Barwon Health TTR Building
Geelong, Australia
The redevelopment of Barwon 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 5,400-square-meter, three-story
building that serves both Deakin University Medical School and Barwon Health.
The firm used Bentley Architecture and GEOPAK to assist in major areas of the
design process. Early-stage 3D visualization helped to determine the contextsensitive 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.

Rotary and Fixed Air Wing Facility, Essendon Airport
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 been outgrown. The
new facility includes the apron, hangar, and ancillary structures for mission
control, offices, maintenance, and staff 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 3D environment with instant feedback on design ideas;
and clearly communicated the design concepts to its clients.
Information Modeling
Building Studio Architects
The Lantern
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 Studio
Architects 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 node
points along the building perimeter. The software also allowed the faade and
heritage building roof to be accurately designed and detailed.
Building Studio Architects Pty Limited

Tahmoor Conference Centre
Tahmoor, Australia
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.
The Lantern
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 of
Victoria 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 modeling
ensured accurate modeling of building components and subsystems, and
enabled subsequent production of full contract documents.
GroupGSA
RTA North Sydney
Sydney, Australia
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.
John Wardle Architects
Mineral & Materials Research Hub
Adelaide, Australia
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 spatial
interconnection 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 gains
of 15 percent compared to 2D methods. Efficient design data management
allowed a smaller team to manage drawing production.
Lend Lease Corporation Limited

C11 Aurecon Centre Commercial Building
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-effective, 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 Architecture, MicroStation,
and ProjectWise were used for design development, drawing production, and
project file management.
C11 EXO Hybrid Building
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 levels
of 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 EXO-skin panels, which created a random look for the
abstract building form. ProjectWise was used to manage files and drawing
approvals.

Victoria Harbour Y3
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.
MaterialLAB Architecture & Design
Fisher Street Car Park
Cabramatta, Australia
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-meter
building 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 were
photomatched with site photos for presentation purposes. MicroStation and
Bentley Architecture are credited with cutting working hours by approximately
50 percent.

The Hypothetical Tower Study
Sydney, 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 better 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.
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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, software, and training.
West Block Heritage Office Refurbishment
Canberra, Australia
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 undergone
a 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 concept
designs were completed, along with a functional design brief for the future
refurbishment of this major Commonwealth Government project.
Midland Survey Services

Heritage Building Model
Midland, 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.
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NBRS+Partners
Swimming Pool Integration in a Secondary School
Sydney, Australia
NBRS+Partners was engaged by a private girls school in Sydney, Australia,
to design and construct a large swimming 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 existing
science 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 wider
school community to help support the project fundraising.
Perumal Pedavoli Pty Limited

Macquarie Hearing Hub BIM Pilot
Sydney, Australia
The Macquarie Hearing Hub under construction in Sydney, Australia, is a mixeduse 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.
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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 necessary plans,
sections, elevations, and schedules directly from the 3D model. In addition, any
design changes were instantly reflected in the deliverables. This pilot project
demonstrated the accuracy and time savings made possible by BIM.
Webber Architects
Emily Street Addition
Marks Point, Australia
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 a
new 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, maximizing
the potential of the small site. Curb appeal will be improved by the interesting
architecture.
Webber Architects
Merewether House 4
Merewether, 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.
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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 stair
connecting 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
St. James Primary School Hall
Muswellbrook, Australia
Webber Architects designed the AUD 1.55 million Primary School Hall for St.
James Muswellbrook campus in New South 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.
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The designers used Bentley Architecture to perform 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.
McDonald Steel Building Products Ltd.
SPL Glass House
Dhaka, Bangladesh
A 14-story building planned for Dhaka, Bangladesh, had to withstand wind
speeds of up to 201 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 a
diagonal 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. Modeling
in STAAD.Pro enabled the team to quickly design a solution to meet the
tight deadline.
AAPROG architecten bvba

Entrance Hall, Saint Joseph Clinic
Bornem, Belgium
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 a jardin
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.
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DHV Buildings
Photovoltech Solar Factory
Tienen, Belgium
Increased demand for Tienen, Belgium-based Photovoltechs highly efficient
and patented solar cells prompted the company to expand 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 line
one 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 proved
invaluable in terms of reducing costs and saving time.
Durabrik Bouwbedrijven NV
BIM @ Durabrik
Drongen, Belgium
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.
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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 sections,
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 PDFs provide a photorealistic image for customers.
Arup Singapore Pte Ltd
Singapore Pavilion at World Expo 2010
Shanghai, China
Arup Singapore designed the USD 7 million Singapore Pavilion for the 2010
World Expo in Shanghai, China. The pavilion spans 3,000 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 of
torsional 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 cost savings that helped
complete the project under a tight deadline.
BDP
Design Optimization of Complex Roofs
Wuxi and Beijing, 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.
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John Portman & Associates
Baoan Oct Hotel
Shenzhen, China
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 apartment tower; four-story atrium with art gallery, ballroom,
and meeting space; and a three-level basement. Using building information
modeling 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. The 3D model was
used to resolve geometry and joinery, prepare structural detailing, and detect
interferences or problems with clearances early in the design process. The
architects produced renderings and sun studies in-house, saving the firm out-ofpocket project costs.
Lab Architecture Studio

Wujin Council Building (2009-2011)
Wujin, 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.
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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.
Zovie Towers (2007-2011)
Tianjin, China
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, with
a 31-floor tower and a 27-floor tower connected by a 10-level 57,000-squaremeter 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.
Morphosis Architects
Giant Interactive Group Corporate Headquarters
Shanghai, 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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Planungsgruppe M+M AG
Green Automobile Plant in China
Shenyang, China
The implementation of innovative and economical measures to reduce primary
energy demand was the foremost goal when providing building services for the
Green Automotive Plant in Shenyang, China. Examples are natural ventilation
for production space and use of well water for cooling. Alternative setups and
amortization calculations with regard to maximized carbon dioxide reductions
for all trades were conducted.
The design of mechanical systemspipes, ducts, electrical raceways,

traceswas carried out completely in 3D using MicroStation and a third-party
HVAC application. Detecting frequent clashes in the 3D model resulted in a
trouble-free assembly and construction. The scope of work provided contained
power generation and technical infrastructure for a 494-acre area as well as
installation in all buildings.
RendArk
Shop Monnalisa Red Leaf
Shanghai, China
RendArk, an architectural design and graphics firm, designed a new Monnalisa
brand shop in Shanghai, China. Bentley software allowed the project to be
delivered in record time to meet an aggressive schedule.
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By using MicroStation for the entire project, RendArk took advantage of

the tools that enable an efficient and effective workflow. Dynamic displays
facilitated discussions about design concepts, and the Luxology rendering
engine for MicroStation saved time.
Warren and Mahoney
New Zealand Pavilion at Shanghai Expo
Shanghai, China
Following a national design competition, Warren and Mahoney was selected
as architect of the New Zealand pavilion for the World Expo Shanghai 2010.
The pavilion was themed Cities of Nature: Living Between Land and Sky, and
showcased the balance between city and nature through the indigenous Maori
cultures 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 of
New Zealands culture and identity.
A02-Architecture Office
Cultural Centre Zlin
Zlin, Czech Republic
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.
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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 patterns and
textures of ancient Egyptian stonework, the towers comprise 550,000 square
meters above ground and another 600,000 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 information
to efficiently produce a fully integrated and coordinated design.
Arthur Golding and Associates

Helsinki Central Library Competition
Helsinki, Finland
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.
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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.
Cadolto Fertiggebude GmbH & Co. KG
Hospital Rechts der Isar
Munich, Germany
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 48hour time frame.
Eger & Partner

Loft Cube
Augsburg, 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 & Partner 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.
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Ingenieurbro Zammit GmbH
Production Facility for Auto Body Construction
Emden, Germany
Volkswagen commissioned Ingenieurbro Zammit to plan the ventilation/air
conditioning and sprinkler systems for a EUR 100 million auto-body production
facility in Emden, Germany. The 550-by-120-meter facility required planning for
a total supply/exhaust volume of 1.5 million cubic meters per hour. More than 20
supply/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 to
coordinate the technical systems, verify clearances with the building structure,
and support Volkswagens decision-making process.
menzel-kossowski Architekten
Mornewegschool Extension
Darmstadt, 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.
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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.
Ochs Schmidhuber Architekten
Unterfhring Nursery
Unterfhring, Germany
Located on the edge of a business park in Unterfhring, Germany, this two-story
building is a nursery school for 48 children. Ochs Schmidhuber Architekten
designed and built the Unterfhring Nursery with the sustainable use of
resources in mind. A unique hybrid construction technique combined the
advantages of wood panel and solid construction, resulting in fast construction
at reduced costs.
MicroStation and MicroStation PowerDraft enabled the seamless integration

of project functions, from basic evaluation of the design and visualizations
to detailed planning and execution to documentation. The integration of
participating firms was comfortable and uncomplicated due to the availability of
various exchange formats. Rendering allowed the client to visualize the nursery
during preliminary stages and ensure the building met expectations.
Rizzini Architetti
Icon City Nurnberg
Nurnberg, Germany
The USD 268 million Icon City Nurnberg development is a new residential
quarter in a rural area of Nurnberg, Germany. The high-quality architectural
building design focused on the relationship between internal and external open
spaces. Open spaces included well-connected sport areas, foot paths, and
cycling paths. The project also included a new underground station. Bioclimatic
architecture was adopted with a particular focus on photovoltaic and wind
energy.
One challenge was to incorporate the residential buildings within the

surrounding environment. The objective was reached by giving extra care to the
building design. Using MicroStation, the architects were able to manage and
monitor the entire project throughout the master planning and design phases.
MicroStation also enabled the control of quantity and quality standards.
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Strmer Murphy and Partners
Intelligent Quarters
Hamburg, Germany
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 the
high-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 finish
planning in less time than comparable projects.
Henning Larsen Architects

East Harbour Project: Concert & Conference Centre
Reykjavik, Iceland
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.
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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,
suppliers, and contractors.
Ashok Manhar & Associates
200-seat Capacity Auditorium
Ujjain, India
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 elliptical
dome roof and curved RCC walls.
As the structural consultants, Ashok Manhar & Associates 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 to
determine the precise forces at critical sections and achieve the optimum
design for economy and safety.
CE Con Engineering
Auditorium at Mohali
Chandigarh, 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 Engineering 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.
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Constructure Designs Pvt. Ltd.
Grandstand Roof Formula One Track
Greater Noida, India
New Delhis first Formula One race track will occupy a sprawling complex
on 700 acres. The site includes a 5.4 kilometer race track and 2,100-meter
grandstand with a wave-shaped roof. The goal of this project was to design the
first phase of a 640-meter-long hanging cantilever-type roof with minimum risk
and 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 expediting repeated
tasks and frequently updating of design information. STAAD.Pro also saved
significant costs in terms of the weight of steel because the design approach
optimized the size and depth of the sections.

Hotel Quaram Square
Gurgaon, India
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.
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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.
Ice Hockey and Skating Indoor Stadium
Dehradun, India
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 hilly
terrain, 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 needed for maximum strength and safety. This resulted in
considerable cost savings with regard to the amount of steel needed.
Kirby Building Systems India Ltd.

Pre-engineered Building Works for Kalyani Global Engineering
Kutch, 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.
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Renault-Nissan Automotive India, Tamil Nadu
Chennai, India
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 260
meters and single slope of 130 meters. The design took into account thermal
stress due to temperature fluctuations.
Kirby Building Systems India performed 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 elements
were erected stage by stage on site. The company reduced man-hours by 20
percent and costs by 15 percent.
M/s CRN Architects and Engineers

247 Park HCC
Mumbai, 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.
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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.
Anna Centenary Library
Chennai, India
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 and
minimizes internal heat gain with resource-efficient elements.
The complex demanded a range of spans and variety of structural 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.
Mahadeo Khurd & Associates

Cricket Stadium
Guwahati, India
The 60,000-capacity cricket stadium in Guwahati, Assam, India, features
pre-engineered building construction, in which all structural members were
manufactured at a Delhi factory. 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 curvature 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.
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Mehro Consultants
Office & Energy Centre, Ongc Ltd.
Rajarhat, India
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 the
other 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 analyze
different combinations of complex loading on the tubular structure.
Mokha Financial and Industrial Consultants Pvt. Ltd

Abhijeet MADC Power Plant
Nagpur, India
Mokha Financial & Industrial Consultants was given three months to complete
working drawings for a 40-megawatt backup power plant under designbuild-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.
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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.
Residence of Shri Ajay Maloo
Raipur, India
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 provide 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.
Shreecon Consultants
Army Public School
Jalandhar, 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 STAAD.Pro for the analysis and design of the structure.
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Tata Consulting Engineers Limited
TCE Office Building
Jamshedpur, India
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 design
capabilities. 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 prompt
validations, and reduced the time needed for design-related processes.
Hamkar Company
Atlantic Residential Project
Arbil, Iraq
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.
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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.
McCauley Daye OConnell Architects Ltd
Grand Canal Urban Development
Dublin, Ireland
Part of Dublins Grand Canal Dock redevelopment initiated in 2004, Grand Canal
Square is a 90,000-square-meter complex that includes a 181-room five-star
hotel, 2,000-seat theater, 105 residential units, and 40,000-square-meter
office space. McCauley Daye OConnell served as contract administrator for the
redevelopment project and as architects for all but the theater.
Design and delivery of each building involved multiple architects, consultants,

and contractors at various stages. Using Bentley design software, McCauley
Daye OConnell coordinated and correlated the different sources of information
across different platforms to produce reliable construction documentation as
well as accurate electronic drawing submissions for planning authorities.

The Victory Centre
Dublin, Ireland
The Victory Centre is a 6,000-square-meter facility built by the Victory Christian
Fellowship in Dublins Dodder Park in Ireland. The facility provides a 1,000seat auditorium, crche, 400-seat conference room, caf and restaurant for
up to 500 people, book shop, tutorial rooms, and support offices. The design
challenge was to produce a building that nestles into the parkland setting yet
accommodates meeting capacities.
McCauley Daye OConnell Architects provided 40 percent of the

accommodation on a semibasement level, including 80 percent of the
mechanical plant equipment. A mixed-mode ventilation system provides lowvelocity fresh air. Using Bentley design software, the firm created a design that
significantly reduced the visual impact and allowed the curve of the roof to
conceal the main auditorium.
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ODonnell + Tuomey
Lyric Theatre
Belfast, Ireland
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 software
enabled precise coordination of the plans, sections, and layers for multiple
subcontractors.
Populous
Aviva Stadium
Dublin, Ireland
Upon completion in 2010, the Aviva Stadium in Dublin, Ireland will provide
a new home for the national rugby and football teams, providing weatherprotected 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.
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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.
A.G.A.
Created as Imagined (2)
Rome, Italy
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 provide
photorealistic, conceptual visualization. The use of MicroStation improved
ergonomics and safety while paying particular attention to aesthetics and style.
AEstudio
New Exhibition Center of Scandiano
Scandiano, 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.
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AEstudio
Self-Service Restaurant of Scandiano
Scandiano, Italy
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 was
geo-referenced to the shape of the shading blades based on building orientation
and local solar radiation.
Andrea Girotto Architetto

Real Classic Mood Caf
Caserta, 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.
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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 expected, and the final 3D
version became the working drawing for the manufacturer.
ARCHITEKNE
Quantity Surveying and Evaluation
Mestre, Italy
CEL-ANA retained ARCHITEKNE to perform quantity surveying activities
on a 4,500-square-metre residential building in Italy designed by Caprioglio
Associates Architecture. In addition, ARCHITEKNE periodically evaluated the
works carried out by the construction company Pio Guaraldo Spa and
its subcontractors. The building has a basement level and seven aboveground 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. Reports
generated in Excel allowed for quick technical and financial evaluation of the
different technological solutions.
Architetto Enrico Cristoforetti

Residential Building and Public Facilities
Pontassieve, 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.
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ARKITEN S.r.l.
Zero Carbon Multifamily House
Carpi, Italy
Featuring sustainable design principles, a new multifamily housing complex in
Italy is a low-energy, zero-carbon building designed using the whole-building
approach. The USD 3 million project is comprised of seven apartments in 1,200
square meters of space.
ARKITEN used MicroStation and Bentley Architecture to integrate architectural

design and energy engineering throughout the structure. The firm estimates
that the integrated, whole-building approach saved up to 30 percent of design
time and cost.
Carpenterie Ghedesi S.p.A.

New Business Center Interport
Trento, Italy
The New Business Center Interport in Trento, Italy, is a logistics hub for storage
and handling of cargo headed for markets in central and northern Italy. The
reception hall, bar, and auditorium are part of a 10,000-square-meter area
representing an investment of EUR 140 million. The prominent building was
designed with transparent curtain walls, allowing an outside view of the
internal setup.
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The complex building geometry accommodates the arching shape of the

auditorium. Steel was chosen for the principal structure to lighten the load
of the roof-top garden. A 3D model was developed using ProSteel to present
the design for review. Drawing sheets with more than 1,200 positions were
extracted from the model along with CAD files for cutting and drilling of beams
for error-free processing.
Caruso Mainardi Architetti Associati
Residential Buildings
Milan, Italy
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 long
with 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 A
certification.
Ekofarma S.r.l.
Furnishing of a Pharmacy
Rome, 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 260,000
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.
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LCA
Borgo Della Neve
Montefiore Conca, Italy
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 between platforms and offices
allowed the team to quickly and effectively deliver quality work, saving time
and money.
Rizzini Architetti
New Downtown
Buccinasco, 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.
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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 design competition conducted by
Buccinasco municipality.
Sage srl
DUC Bologna Municipality
Bologna, Italy
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.
Shinryo Corporation
Eco Renewal Project
Tokyo, Japan
Renovation of the 40-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 explain
the renovation work, saving 60 man-hours. The renovation reduced building
energy usage by 40 percent and carbon dioxide exhaust by 37 percent.
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Professional Engineering Consultants Ltd.
Khatib Office Complex
Amman, Jordan
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 facades
with 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 quick
for different layouts, loads, and lateral conditions.
RendArk
Multibrand Store for Children
Astana, Kazakhstan
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.
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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.
Witteveen+Bos
Solar-Orientated Design
Luxembourg City, Luxembourg
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 KirchbergPlateau quarter of Luxembourg City. The undeveloped area had no nearby
buildings 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 optimal sun orientation and the ideal angle
of solar panels. Using the MicroStation Solar Exposure Calculator allowed
Witteveen+Bos to quickly recoup the technology investment.
Bina Puri Construction Sdn Bhd

33 Units Alamesra
Kota Kinabalu, Malaysia
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 efficiencies gained by using
the 3D modeling software enabled the company to provide material quantities
before the construction started.
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DP Architects Sdn Bhd
Ken Bangsar Serviced Residences
Bangsar, 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 architects
underwent 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 highrise residence to win the internationally recognized BCA Green Mark Gold
Plus Award and Malaysias Green Building Index Gold Award for exemplary
environmental efficiencies.

Menara Hap Seng
Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
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.
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The building was 50 percent occupied 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 accelerated information sharing across
project teams.
KH Architect
i Residence
Georgetown, Malaysia
Located in the heart 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 house
eleven 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 clients
understanding of the design elements, and the Luxology rendering engine
created a graphic presentation to communicate the overall design.
KH Architect
Tanjong Pinang Villa
Tanjong Pinang, 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 5,000-square-foot home features an
internal courtyard with floor-to-ceiling sliding and folding shutters for crossventilation 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.
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Perunding Rekamaju
Main Terminal Building LCCT
Sepang, Malaysia
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 resting
on 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. Analysis of
member groupings reduced member types to 34 primary load cases and 35
load combination cases. In-depth study and innovative engineering reduced
the clients estimated tonnage quantity from 2,000 to 1,900 tons. STAAD.Pro
helped to produce an optimized design in less time.
Atlas Industries
Namibian Hydrological Centre of Excellence
Western Coast, Namibia
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.
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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.
DHV BV
Blaak 31 Residence Rotterdam City
Rotterdam, Netherlands
For the construction of a multistory residence at Blaak 31 in Rotterdam,
architects needed to contend with a series of existing conditions that required
careful planning and design, including the creation of a single-level car park below
the building that would be located in close proximity to the citys metro tunnel.
MicroStation, TriForma, Bentley Structural, and STAAD.Pro were used to

develop 3D models that generated both the necessary drawings and the
figures underlying the calculations. The great advantage of this approach
was the savings in time, with a consequent increase in design freedom
and reduction in costs. Also, by providing material quantities in the model
together with ground and frame plans and reports, the client could carry out
calculations with greatly increased accuracy.
GA Energieanlagenbau Sd GmbH
Optimization of an Overhead Contact System
Rotterdam, Netherlands
Marconiplein is a transportation hub in Rotterdam, Netherlands, where
several tram lines converge. Ongoing roadwork was creating problems with
the overhead line system. When individual repairs and improvements failed
to resolve the difficulties, GA Energieanlagenbau Sd initiated a project to
optimize the system. Laser scanning produced a point cloud that was vectorized
using the companys GA-wire software application.
A 3D model was then created using MicroStation, which enabled a detailed

analysis of the track and catenary geometry. Weaknesses in the system
were identified, and an optimal design solution was proposed. MicroStation
and Google Earth were used to create a visualization of how Marconiplein
square would look once the redesigned plant was put into operation. The USD
100,000 project successfully optimized the overhead contact system
serving Marconiplein.
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UNStudio
EEA & Tax Offices
Groningen, Netherlands
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. The National Buildings Service commissioned
UNStudio for the architectural design of the building along with the 20-year
management and maintenance of the facilities and services.
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 information
modeling-enabled design resulted in a fully integrated, intelligent design
approach to sustainability.
Warren and Mahoney

BRANZ Headquarters
Porirua City, New Zealand
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 interdepartment communications, with the goal of fostering a more interactive and
sustainable culture.
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The rural setting is 13 kilometers from Porirua City, requiring on-site provision
of core services, ranging from sewage treatment to technology infrastructure.
Warren and Mahoney collaborated with BRANZ to discuss ideas and review
concept drawings, sketch renderings, and design models. Consolidation on
MicroStation and Bentley Architecture streamlined workflows and minimized
the risk of cost and time overruns.
Warren and Mahoney
Novotel Hotel Auckland Airport
Auckland, New Zealand
Accors USD 57 million Novotel Hotel at Auckland International Airport is
designed to capture the character of New Zealand. The 12-level, four-star
property presents guests with a sequence of spaces for cultural encounters. Four
principles guided the design: global destination, diverse people and environment,
New Zealands essential qualities, and a lasting hospitality experience.
Warren and Mahoney used MicroStation and Bentley Architecture to

streamline workflows and minimize the risk of cost and time overruns. For the
Novotel Hotel, visualizations were used to show design intent for signoff. Clash
detection was used to coordinate architectural and structural disciplines, and
dynamic views were used to create 2D sections in drawings.
Warren and Mahoney

University of Otago Plaza
Dunedin, New Zealand
The University Plaza Building houses academic and recreational facilities for
the University of Otago in Dunedin, New Zealand. The NZD 40 million facility
was designed as a catalyst for student life at the eastern periphery of campus.
Since opening, the facility has had 40 to 50 percent more patronage than a
comparable facility, putting it on target to achieve annual usage of 1 million
visits.
Warren and Mahoneys design concept which provided for social interaction,
recreational sport, outdoor relaxation, and casual dining delivered a series of
stacked recreational spaces surrounded by classroom spaces, a central social
staircase, and two distinct atriums (academic and recreational). The firm used
MicroStation and Bentley Architecture to streamline workflows and minimize
the risk of cost and time overruns.
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Warren and Mahoney
The Rock, Wellington International Airport
Wellington, New Zealand
Located on New Zealands North Island overlooking Cook Strait, Wellington
International Airport needed to expand the existing international terminal so that
it could provide long-haul flights to Asia. The USD 34 million expansion increased
capacity for nearly every aspect of international arrivals and departures.
The rugged coastline inspired Warren and Mahoneys edgy design of The
Rock, which evokes the coastal sites mythological past. The challenge was
to optimize a small site left by six previous additions yet maximize available
space within the tight constraints of the existing site. Bentley Architecture and
MicroStation PowerDraft streamlined the teams workflow and minimized the
risk of cost and time overruns.
Arkkitehtitoimisto Tapani Launis Oy

Vestbane Cultural Center
Oslo, Norway
Arkkitehtitoimisto Tapani Launis Oy developed a project proposal with the
conceptual design for the Vestbane Cultural Center in Oslo, Norway. The design
featured topological self-bearing bent surfaces from which natural light is
projected into the exhibition and work spaces. The void parts of the structure
were used for technical installations and lighting.
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MicroStations 3D modeling allowed the architects to design sophisticated

structural forms that provided the most economical and ecological use of
materials. The software allowed for the whole building process to be closely
controlled from design to fabrication.
5D Pracownia Projektowa
Wave Car Shop
Wroclaw, Poland
Located in Wroclaws Bielany Wroclawskie shopping district, this iconic shop
features a dynamic form designed to encourage people to enter and purchase
automobiles. A rectangular structure houses the car service area and offices
and an elongated cylinder showcases the car exposition area. The sine-wave
shaped roof can be spotted at a distance by travelers on district streets.
A challenge in designing this unusual structure was to model the complex

roof and structural supports. The project team used GenerativeComponents
to create a generative design for the panelized roof, a static model of the roof
supports, and a digital prototype that facilitated design review. The USD 1.2
million shop fulfilled the goal of providing a functional space that attracts
attention.
JSK Architekci Sp. z o.o.

Legia Stadium
Warsaw, Poland
Located in the historic quarter of Warsaw, Poland, the USD 154 million Legia
Stadium is the new home for the Legia Warszawa football team and a venue
for more than 30,000 spectators. An open promenade tops the stadium
plinth, which is formed by grass slopes, natural stone walls, and architectural
concrete. Only the white suspended roof is visible above the tree line so as not
to compete with nearby Ujazdowski Palace.
The stadium design criteria were dictated by the urban plan for development
near a municipal park and the palace. JSK Architekci used MicroStation
PowerDraft for production of 2D/3D drafting and detailing, which included
MicroStations suite of referencing, dimensioning, text, and drawing tools.
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Municipal Stadium
Wroclaw, Poland
In preparation for co-hosting 2012 Union of European Football Associations
events, JSK Architekci is building a new 40,000-seat stadium designed to
become a city landmark. The distinguishing features of the USD 260 million
stadium are its oval roof and the mesh-covered, repeating oval rings that
surround the building. The internal LED lighting system projects light through
the mesh membrane to illuminate the stadium like a Chinese lampion.
JSK Architekci won the design competition and was commissioned to

deliver the project. The bulk of the stadium in Wroclaw, Poland, consists of
three main elements: reinforced concrete tribunes, steel roofing system,
and polytetrafluoroethylene-covered mesh membrane. The architects used
MicroStation to generate drawings for multiple services at every stage of
the project.

National Stadium
Warsaw, Poland
The USD 625 million National Stadium in Warsaw, Poland, is a multifunctional,
55,000-seat arena designed to symbolize Polands renaissance and future
aspirations. Located in the city center sports complex, the new stadium is
built on the foundation of a 50-year-old stadium that had once been one of the
largest stadiums in Poland.
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As host to the opening game for the 2012 Championship of the Union of European
Football Associations, the National Stadium will provide an all-weather venue
with a retractable inner roof. Outside the stadium, the park-like character of the
site will be maintained. MicroStation PowerDraft was used for 2D/3D drafting
and detailing. MicroStation provided file referencing and seamless integration.
Geico S.p.A.
Automotive Paint Shop
Russia
Geico is a turnkey supplier of original coating plants for the vehicle industry
around the world. The company recently completed an automotive paint shop
for a 108,000-square-meter car factory in Russia. Efficiencies of its software
enabled Geico to complete the design phase of the paint shop within six
months.
Using MicroStation and Bentley Building Mechanical Systems verified

discrepancies in real time during every phase of the project, and the team
reduced the time required for modeling by 20 to 25 percent. Compared to
previous projects, the number of discrepancies was reduced by up to 30
percent. The reduced modeling time saved an estimated 20 percent in costs
compared to previous projects.
Korda/Nemeth Engineering Inc

K2 Business Park
Moscow, Russia
Located outside Moscow in the Leninsky District, the USD 770 million K2
Business Park consists of six office buildings, each with 17,500 square meters
of rentable space and an attached 21,500-square-meter parking garage. Each
office building and parking garage is connected with two below-ground parking
decks. The business park is designed to operate as a single complex, with
amenities distributed throughout the ground floors.
The local permitting authority required the use of Russian-certified design

software. Therefore, STAAD.Pro was used with RAM Concept, RAM Structural
System, and Bentley Structural. Integration among the products allowed
designers to conduct structural analyses without repeat modeling and create
floor plans while continuing on with the design. STAAD.Pros extensive design
code library ensured conformance with Russian code.
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Ramboll UK
Okhta Tower
Saint Petersburg, Russia
Located in the Krasnogvardeysky District of Saint Petersburg, Russia, Okhta
Tower is the architectural centerpiece of a new business and entertainment
district. The buildings shape evokes water, reflections, and refractions. The
396-meter-tall tower has a hybrid steel frame and reinforced concrete core and
floors, with five individual square floor plates arranged around the circular core
on a radial layout. In addition to twist, the individual floor plates shrink to give
the tower a tapering form.
Developing precise radial revolutions and scaling of the floor plates would
have proved too difficult and time-consuming to construct and reconstruct
in traditional 3D. Using GenerativeComponents in conjunction with TriForma
ensured dynamic coordination and accuracy between the visualized scheme,
plan, and section drawings. Design iterations required less than 20 percent of
the manual remodeling time.
Dr. Marwan Jabakhanji

BL Plaza Carpark Building
Jeddah, Saudi Arabia
Dr. Marwan Jabakhanji was chosen to redesign a five-story, 420-car parking
structure for BL Plaza in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. The USD 3.5 million structure
was originally designed with precast hollow core panels and double Ts for the
ramp and horizontal sections. Jabakhanji converted the structure to a posttension slab design to better manage tight spacing, avoid the need for road
closure permits, and eliminate the use of cranes.
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RAM Concept was used to model the structure, provide multiple design
iterations, and accurately estimate costs to ensure feasibility. The final bill of
quantities estimate convinced the developer and contractor of the cost-saving
benefits of the post-tension design. The continuous ramp slab specified for
better structural integrity also resulted in additional parking spaces.
Crystal Towers
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
Two Crystal Towers will be located within a new financial district in Saudi
Arabias capital city of Riyadh. The 18-story and 26-story towers will be
situated between the master-planned financial center and a verdant pedestrian
thoroughfare. They will be oriented to create a visual link between the two.
The USD 151 million project includes a raised podium that will connect the two
towers and provide a shaded outdoor meeting area.
The project is designed to achieve LEED certification upon completion of

construction. MicroStation, Bentley Architecture, and GenerativeComponents
ensure consistency and a high level of quality throughout every project stage,
from original sketches to detailed designs. With the client and a team of
consultants working from various locations around the world, the software
ensures that all parties remain well informed throughout the course of design
and construction.

Villas in the Sky
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
Villas in the Sky is a mixed-use, 34-story tower placed at a unique location in
the King Abdullah financial district in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. Henning Larsen
Architects sought to ensure a geometry that could be implemented on site and
achieve a building standard that would be seen as a world-class example of
sustainable development with LEED certification.
Using Bentley Architecture and GenerativeComponents, the company tested a

variety of architectural solutions for the USD 68 million landmark. This ensured
consistency and a high level of quality through the entire projectfrom sketch
to detailed design. Optimizing the building proportions lowered temperatures
by six to eight degrees Celsius. In addition, using Bentley solutions helped a
large project team that had been put together on short notice to quickly and
effectively achieve the objectives.
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BDP
Robert Gordon University
Aberdeen, Scotland
The new-build campus at Robert Gordon University in Scotland consolidates all
the university departments in one riverside setting. The 24,000-square-meter
building is comprised of a north-facing teaching wing and river-facing staff wing
that wrap around a library tower and teaching drum to create an atrium and
refectory. The sloped site posed a particular challenge for building arrangement.
BDP used Bentley Architecture and Structural Modeler to produce the

architectural general arrangement drawings, scoping drawings, and schedules.
With both the structural engineer and the mechanical and electrical contractor
working with building information models as well, the project team produced a
fully coordinated construction model. The 3D model became the primary tool for
discussion during coordination meetings.
Foster + Partners
Scottish National Arena
Glasgow, Scotland
In a bid for the 2014 Commonwealth Games, the City of Glasgow, Scotland, is
building an iconic event arena in the Queen Annes dock area. The 12,500-seat
stadium is located on a complex, split-level site, which called for an iterative
conceptual design process to explore alternative building forms. Other design
challenges included the diagrid space frame roof, doubly curved concrete bank,
and curved-panel faade.
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Foster + Partners used GenerativeComponents and custom scripting to rapidly

explore design options and rationalize the design. GenerativeComponents
helped to resolve the layout of 945 nodes and 3,312 connections in the
126-meter-span roof frame as well as to optimize the 157 facade panels for
fabrication. Bentley Architecture and Bentley Navigator allowed designers to
work directly with contractors to deliver a fully coordinated model.
Arup
ArtScience Museum
Singapore
Situated on the promontory overlooking Marina Bay, the ArtScience Museum
is a lotus-shaped building with 10 fingers on a radial axis to symbolize the
welcoming hand of Singapore. The iconic structure accommodates 21 galleries
and 60,000 square feet of exhibition space. Given the eccentric shape, Arup
used a parametric model to balance the size and force of structural members
and incorporate changes in design and geometry.
Using GenerativeComponents, Arup generated a centerline model for analysis,

altered design surfaces and control points for primary steelwork, and explored
structural framing options. Once the framing logic was determined, Arup
replicated the framing within each finger and bay. The parametric tools enabled
Arup to design and deliver a fabrication-accurate model in 50 percent less time
than traditional methods.

Marina Bay Sands Integrated Resort
Singapore
Singapores Marina Bay Sands resort integrates a waterfront promenade with
meetings and conventions facilities, events plaza, multilevel retail arcade,
and two theaters. A wave-form podium roof and canopy structure encloses
the buildings. Arups Singapore office delivered the structural design and
documentation from a fully coordinated 3D model, along with steelwork
portions delivered as fabrication-level models.
GenerativeComponents was used in combination with the structural

applications to parametrically model specific complex elements in the
steel structures. The 3D modeling and analysis improved the accuracy and
coordination of documentation, increased the efficiency and number of design
iterations, and reduced the construction schedule by approximately two to three
months due to the major steelwork being handed over as fabrication models.
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Land Transport Authority
Boon Lay Extension (MRT Line)
Singapore
The Boon Lay Extension is a mass transit project that consists of two identical
elevated stations located in the center median. The primary design goal was to
have a column-free platform, giving commuters an unobstructed view of incoming
trains. To accomplish this, a vault shell structure was chosen for the roof.
The complex roof geometry created multiple nodes, each bringing together six
steel sections to form a series of diamond-grid frames. The undulating shape
caused every node to connect at a slightly different angle. Structural engineers
used the MicroStation 3D model to calculate loads, determine the sizes of the
steel members, and detail the node connections that were then later used by
the steel manufacturer to fabricate the roof during the construction stage.
CODA LiTA
Jukbuin
Barcelona, Spain
In the race for more efficient buildings that require less energy, the potential of
active-bending structures and the seduction of the slenderness and rigidity of
weaving techniques triggered the exploration of traditional basketry principles.
The challenge for this project in Barcelona, Spain, was to minimize energy and
material waste while simplifying assembly.
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CODA LiTA proposed a lightweight grid shell with a low-tech fabrication

process based in vernacular weaving techniques using strictly industrialized
boards. Using GenerativeComponents allowed the firm to standardize elements,
which reduced project cost and sped assembly by non-specialists and enabled
the team to develop efficient fabrication and assembly.
IDOM
Evolutionary Strategy To Design Optimized Architecture
Barcelona, Spain
IDOM is one of the leading companies in the Spanish market for professional
services in engineering, architecture, and consulting. To obtain the most
sustainable building design, IDOM researched how to reduce heating,
ventilation, and air conditioning energy consumption by optimizing building
geometry and apertures. The goal was to keep temperatures at 20 degrees
Celsius using the least amount of energy.
IDOM used a new technique based on parametric modeling in

GenerativeComponents to explore various solutions to this multiobjective
challenge. The parametric model was optimized using a micro-genetic algorithm
embedded in GenerativeComponents. EnergyPlus energy simulation software
was used to evaluate the results of multiple iterations, and the optimal solution
reduced HVAC energy consumption by 17 percent.
Ona Arquitectes
Continuum Project
Barcelona, Spain
Initiated by five companies in the construction industry, the Continuum Project
in Spain aims to transform the way projects are built. The unconventional
approach engages interdisciplinary teams that include developers, engineers,
construction companies, and contractors. This collaborative model allows the
team to optimize project parameters and eliminate uncertainty while meeting
customers needs.
Bentley Architecture and ProjectWise were chosen as the platforms for

data-based building information modeling, which enables management of the
building both as a whole and as individual parts. The 3D visualization allows
the team to focus on details, sections, and assembly processes, and the team
can generate cost, schedule, and logistics specifications during drafting, which
saves time and avoids activities that are inconsistent with the model.
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Arkitekterna Krook & Tjder
Friends Arena
Solna, Sweden
Friends Arena in Solna, Sweden, is a multipurpose arena built to accommodate
50,000 soccer spectators or 65,000 concertgoers. A retractable section of the
grandstand and a retractable roof make this SEK 2.8 billion facility a flexible
venue for a variety of events. The design enables the arena to be reconfigured
in the shortest possible time, freeing up more days for booking events.
Arkitekterna Krook & Tjder assembled more than 20 team members to work
simultaneously on modeling and producing drawings. Bentley Architecture
made it easy for the team to try various design alternatives for the faade,
staircase buildings, and other components and still produce deliverables on
time. Taking data directly from model files to stake out building components on
site speeded up the construction process.
Byggnadstekniska Byrn i Stockholm AB

AkzoNobel Swedish Head Office
Nacka, Sweden
Byggnadstekniska Byrn i Stockholm AB was commissioned to design
the concrete and steel structure for the SEK 300 million head office of
Dutch chemical producer AkzoNobel. Located in Stockholm, Sweden, the
13,300-square-meter building consists of laboratories and offices on nine
stories. Laboratory installation and ventilation had to fit around the steel
and concrete structure, which was adapted to protect sensitive laboratory
equipment from vibrations.
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Byggnadstekniska Byrn i Stockholm designed the project in Structural

Modeler, with dedicated, multidiscipline coordination meetings to identify
collisions and other issues. Bentley Navigator was used to view 3D models from
other applications used by different disciplines. This allowed complications
to be located and resolved at an early stage. The foundation was adapted to
eliminate pressure on an existing tunnel partially beneath the building.
Byggnadstekniska Byrn I Stockholm AB
Vallentuna Kulturhus och Bibliotek
Vallentuna, Sweden
In April 2010, construction began on a new USD 20 million community center
and library for residents of Vallentuna, a municipality in east central Swedens
Stockholm County. Byggnadstekniska Byrns task was to produce structural
solutions, including structural design, static calculations, and drawings.
The architects unique designs challenged the firm to create realistic models
while staying true to the design. Structural Modeler was used early in the
design process to create a 3D model that helped visualize the structure with its
irregular and complex design, which provided an immediate understanding of
the geometry and associated complexities. MicroStation was used to produce
production drawings.
schweizermessebau AG
The Diamant
Basel, Switzerland
Based in Basel, Switzerland, schweizermessebau conceptualized the
architectural design for a CHF 250,000, custom-built exhibition stand
incorporating 3D graphics. The unique faade created a conceptual
architectural design that featured dynamic interaction between the virtual
and real world of the exhibition space.
MicroStations modeling tools allowed the designers to create a unique

stand that successfully sells the customers ideas. By using MicroStation in
conjunction with a Bentley SELECT subscription, schweizermessebau maintains
the software by gaining access to the latest upgrades.
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Henning Larsen Architects A/S
Massar Childrens Discovery Centre
Damascus, Syria
The Childrens Discovery Centre in Damascus, Syria, will be the heart of the
new educational program called Massar. The center will feature sciencebased, hands-on activities that empower Syrias children with greater
confidence, a richer understanding of their fast-changing world, and a strong
sense of pride and individual responsibility.
The core building was designed in Bentley Architecture and Bentley Structural,
but the rose-inspired petal design proved to be the most challenging. From
initial sketch to defined geometry, GenerativeComponents enabled the
drawing of shapes free of any preset geometrical constraints, and throughout
the development added the needed constraints to the design.
Johnnybro Developments Limited

EAT ApartmentPublic Space
Taipei, Taiwan
Renovation of the public space in the EAT apartment building in Taipei, Taiwan,
required input from multiple stakeholders in the corporation. The architectural
designer demonstrated how the renovated space would look using 3D images
generated by Bentley technology.
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The USD 110,000 project also had a limited budget, so material selections
became an important issue. The 3D images illustrated the appearance and cost
of various materials, enabling the client to make cost-effective choices.
Mack Scogin Merrill Elam Architects
Kaohsiung Maritime Cultural & Popular Music Center International Competition
Taiwan, China
Located at the mouth of the Love River in Taiwan, the Kaohsiung Maritime
Cultural & Popular Music Center evokes the image of a vessel moored at the
quay. Mack Scogin Merrill Elam Architects used the design competition as
a pilot project to retool for building information modeling (BIM). The project
team transitioned to the BIM methodology within a short time and in a
production environment.
A series of hands-on workshops brought team members up to speed. Half

the team adopted Bentley Architecture and half continued to work in the
legacy environment. Bentley Architecture was used to aggregate the
building geometry from other software and disciplines, as well as provide
documentation, coordination, and scheduling. The pilot project demonstrated
that BIM could be deployed during conceptual design.
ETPRO Sumit Designs Co., Ltd.

Tzu Chi High School
Chiang Mai, Thailand
The USD 13 million Tzu Chi High School in Chiang Mai, Thailand, allows children
living in this rural area to attend high school, and also provides employment
for local residents. However, the area is situated on a fault line and is prone to
earthquakes. Designing a structure that met seismic design standards was a
particular challenge.
STAAD.Pro and STAAD.foundation helped ETPRO Sumit Designs to quickly

develop a safe design. The software performed analysis for earthquakeresistance and universal building code compliance. Bentley Channel Partner
REI Software provided initial training on the software. ETPRO achieved a 30
percent time savings by using Bentley solutions.
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BDP
Ukrainian Health Protection Centre for Women and Children
Kiev, Ukraine
Located in a natural forest at the edge of Kiev, Ukraine, this USD 120 million,
250-bed childrens hospital includes a five-story treatment/diagnostic building
and five three-story ward blocks. The wards are separated from the main
building by elegantly curving two-story bridges. An organic atrium wraps
around the main hospital building, complementing the surroundings and
providing a spectacular focal point.
BDP created a 3D model of the atriums surface geometry to visualize and adapt
various design options. Using GenerativeComponents enabled the design team
to test complicated surface geometries and cladding patterns in minutesa
process that would have taken days using traditional design software. The
software optimized the surface geometries and individual member layouts to
strike a balance between visual aesthetics and structural performance.
2009 FINALIST INNOVATION IN GENERATIVE DESIGN

Arup
ALDAR HQ, Al Raha Beach Development, Abu Dhabi
Al Dana, United Arab Emirates
ALDARs new headquarters will be the first structure derived from toroidal
geometry in the Middle East. The futuristic aluminum and glass exterior,
underground parking, turnstile security, and marble floors and walls will ensure
a commercial building fit for the 21st century.
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The project team was widely distributed around the world, with partners in
Dubai, Sydney, the United Kingdom, and Italy. The team used Bentley Structural
so that optimized design data could be exchanged quickly and efficiently
without continual manual remodeling. Using Steel Detailing Neutral Format
(SDNF) exports allowed the team to rapidly exchange steelwork models with
the steel contractor and to continue the detailing process without reworking.
Bothe Richter Teherani
Zayed University
Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
Due to high demand for undergraduate courses and an increasing emphasis on
faculty research, Zayed University is developing an USD 817 million campus
in the Abu Dhabi suburb of New Khalifa City. The 80-hectare site houses
academic buildings, recreation facilities, and residential accommodations.
Designed to reflect the national identity and architectural heritage of the United
Arab Emirates, the facilities will serve 6,000 students.
Bothe Richter Teherani designed the central campus, including a convention

center with auditorium, library, dining halls, administration, and study buildings.
A free-form roofmeasuring 380-by-180 meters with a surface area of 28,000
square meterswas designed using GenerativeComponents. The software
allowed designers to develop a cost-efficient cladding system by studying
variations in element shape, size, number, and fixing system as well as
material characteristics.
LAB Architecture Studio

Guardian Towers
A collaboration between LAB Architecture Studio and ERGA Progress, the
Guardian Towers project in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, is a mixed-use
complex comprised of an 18-story residential tower, 18-story commercial office
tower, and a two-level retail podium. The offset tower footprints break the
static tradition of extruded, rectangular tower blocks.
LAB Architecture Studio used GenerativeComponents for extensive testing

and visualization of the double-skinned faades and fritted glazing, which
were designed specifically for the extreme heat and humidity of the locale.
The project was delivered two months early with considerable savings, and
the office and residential towers are now fully occupied. Utilizing MicroStation
streamlined not only the complexities of the design, but also the logistical
challenges of the team of international partners.
2012 FINALIST INNOVATION IN GENERATIVE DESIGN
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MSN Prestressed Concrete
Al Nagfa Mall
Al Ain, United Arab Emirates
The 60,000-square-meter Al Nagfa Mall in Al Ain, United Arab Emirates, is
the second phase of a four-level retail center with shops, restaurants, cinema,
supermarket, and food court. Total capital costs are USD 140 million. Plans called
for each large area of floor to be divided into four zones separated by expansion
joints.
MSN Prestressed Concrete designed post-tension concrete slabs as

construction proceeded and before architectural elements were finalized. RAM
Concept accommodated the many requested changes and its ability to overlay
performance plots on top of tendon profiles was critical. The ability to calculate
deflection under various load conditions and load combinations was pivotal in
gaining approvals from the consultant, client representative, and local authority.

Lootah Office Towers, MotorCity
Dubai, United Arab Emirates
The Lootah office towers are two high-end commercial towers, each with
23 floors of office space, underground parking levels, and a ground floor with
landscaped gardens. MSN Prestressed Concrete was retained to design the
post-tension slabs and suggest possible cost-saving modifications to the
structures. The total capital cost of the project is USD 85 million.
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RAM Concept accurately calculated and displayed the precompression in the

slab, which helped select the size and location of an expansion joint and the
pour strips required to minimize any shrinkage cracking. The parking and ground
floor, each 10,000 square meters, were post-tensioned to save costs. Due to the
size and presence of retaining walls, careful analysis was undertaken to ensure
effective precompression of the concrete.
Ramboll Whitbybird
Ferrari Experience
The worlds first Ferrari-inspired theme amusement park is part of a new leisure
destination known as Yas Island, which will include a Formula 1 race circuit,
a large retail center, golf courses, and hotels. It forms part of the Abu Dhabi
expansion, a strategic hub located between Europe and Asia on the northeast
coast of the Arabian Peninsula.
Once the roof form had been finalized using parametric capabilities provided
by GenerativeComponents, the primary control wires were extracted to form
the basis of the underlying structural model. Bentley Structural allowed easy
remanipulation of the parametrically derived wireframe. The firm estimates that
by iterating designs, modeling time was reduced 25 percent and steel tender
costs were reduced by 11 percent.
Thompson, Ventulett, Stainback and Associates

Dubai Towers
What was once 1,200 acres of sand will become a spectacular new community
of waterways, harbors, lush landscapes, and dramatic skyscrapers where up
to 100,000 people live or work. Located in Dubais tourist-rich river district,
the spectacular development will feature four signature towers inspired by the
movement of candlelight.
The goal of the Dubai Towers project was to create a framework for generating
one tower in 3D and applying the same logic to the other three towers. Adopting
a parametric approach enabled the project team to not only rationalize the design
but also record each design detail and modify the shapes of the flickering flames
for each tower by numerical inputs. Design studies that would have taken two or
three weeks were accomplished within a day.
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BDP
Abraham-Darby Sports and Learning Community
Telford, United Kingdom
In 2008 BDP commenced design of the Abraham Darby Sports and Learning
Community in Telford, United Kingdom. The development combines an academy
with central auditorium, a primary and nursery school, and a leisure center with
swimming pool. The complex enjoys panoramic views of the Ironbridge World
Heritage Site. Each building has its own unique character yet each is visually
and architecturally linked to form a cohesive campus.
BDP relied on Bentley Structural, STAAD.Pro, GenerativeComponents,

and Bentley Navigator to design the elegant, timeless, and innovative
buildings. The complex groundworks were modeled in Bentley Structural. The
academys exposed structural features, feature truss, skylon, and feature
stair were designed in STAAD.Pro and imported directly to Bentley Structural.
GenerativeComponents helped shave 30 percent off roofing costs.
CCL Engineering, Inc.

Strata SE1
London, United Kingdom
Strata, a high-rise building in the Elephant and Castle area of central London,
is the worlds first building to have three integrated wind turbines. The turbines
are housed on top of the tower and rest on a post-tensioned concrete floor. CCL
Engineering provided a USD 171.5 million engineering solution for the elevated
slabs, including structural design, post-tensioning system design, and the supply
and installation of the post-tensioning system itself.
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Due to the optimal slab design made possible through the use of RAM Concept,
the post-tensioned floors saved more than 15 percent in superstructure material
costs while providing a crack- and deflection-controlled slab. The buildings
energy-efficient design also met sustainability requirements. The turbines will
supply 8 percent of the buildings operational energy consumption.
Feilden Clegg Bradley Studios LLP
Worcester Library and History Centre
Worcester, United Kingdom
The Worcester Library and History Centre is an integrated academic and public
library, a county archive and local history center, and a local authority hub. The
development includes retail and public spaces that connect key areas in the
city center. Feilden Clegg Bradley Studios set out to provide an iconic landmark
with a foundation of sustainability in planning, design, and construction.
With funnel-like shapes reminiscent of the Royal Worcester kilns, the distinctive
roofing system provides ventilation using building-integrated natural ventilation
controls and natural light suffused through glazing and shading. The roofing
system was designed using parametric modeling in GenerativeComponents,
which empowered the team to alter multiple variables within the constraints of
the design brief and troubleshoot problems as they arose.
John McAslan + Partners

Kings Cross Station Redevelopment
The GBP 547 million redevelopment of Kings Cross station will transform the
historic rail station into a modern transport interchange and iconic gateway to
London. John McAslan + Partners used MicroStation to produce an accurate 3D
representation at all stages.
The 3D representation of the western concourse roof which covers

7,500 square meters, rises 20 meters, and spans 150 meters allowed an
international team to coordinate 16 steel tree-form columns that support the
single-span structure amid a network of subway and service tunnels.
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Museum of Bristol M Shed
Bristol, United Kingdom
The new Museum of Bristols M Shed is housed in a refurbished 1951 steelframed cargo shed on Bristols Floating Harbour in the United Kingdom.
Originally a transit shed for storing shipping goods, the M Shed is now a
190-meter-long environmentally sensitive maritime structure. Central to LAB
Architecture Studios proposal has been the creation of two distinct and
dramatic foyers that provide breathtaking views.
Utilizing MicroStation and GenerativeComponents enabled the design team

to transform an existing historical framework into a contemporary museum
with a design that retains the historic characteristics of the original structure.
Continuing investment and training in Bentley products ensures that the
company has access to correct-fit technologies that can deliver the design and
documentation requirements for a range of vastly different projects.
Patel Taylor
Lowther Childrens Centre
North Barnes, United Kingdom
Located southwest of London in North Barnes, the Lowther School
commissioned Patel Taylors architects to design the Lowther Childrens Centre
to replace an aging nursery building. The GBP 1.4 million budget included
upgrading and reorganizing the entrance and administration spaces as well as
forming flexible facilities for community activities.
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The architects used Bentley design software for the complex geometries, which
proved useful in setting out complex custom joinery items issued directly to
subcontractors for input into a computer-controlled router. MicroStations 3D
renderings brought the scheme to life for the client, and the distinctive building
is on course to achieve a BREEAM Excellent rating.
Pavilion Architecture
KREOD
Designed in the shape of a seed, the KREOD pavilion is a multifunctional
exhibition space inspired by nature to celebrate new life. Set on castors so
no trench or foundation is required, it demonstrates a sustainable approach
through the use of recyclable and eco-friendly timber. The pavilion, which can
be securely located indoors or outdoors, demonstrates a practical approach to
transportation, storage, disassembly, and reassembly.
The pavilion was created using generative design, scripting, rapid

manufacturing techniques, and digital fabrication. The traditional meaning of
architect in the mid-16th century was master builder, in which architects were
the masters of spatial effect. Through the use of advanced technology like
GenerativeComponents, Pavilion Architecture has regained the medieval role by
becoming the master builder once again.
Ramboll UK Limited
Open Academy Norwich
Norwich, United Kingdom
Located in the county of Norfolk, United Kingdom, the Open Academy
Norwich is a USD 32.6 million school designed to provide an inspiring learning
environment. The three-story, 9,500-square-meter building houses classrooms,
sports hall, theater, and central atrium with a glulam tied-arch roof. Ramboll
was appointed to design a sustainable structure constructed of cross-laminated
timber.
Ramboll had a tight lead time to deliver the project to the fabricator for CNC
construction. Structural Modeler was used to provide timber volumes for
budget quotations and, during design coordination sessions, to note potential
construction problems. Using Structural Modeler allowed Ramboll to better
control its procurement process and enabled a high level of coordination and
cost early in the design process.
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Robin Partington Architects
Park House
The Park House is a 1.04-acre city block redevelopment on the edge of Mayfair
in London, United Kingdom, calling for retail space at the basement, ground,
and first-floor levels; seven floors of office space on the western end; and
39 private residential flats to the east. The GBP 100 million project posed
structural challenges due to its unique faade, mixed use, proximity to a London
Underground tunnel, and retail requirements of a world-renowned location.
GenerativeComponents enabled Robin Partington Architects to explore various

iterations of glass technology and its abilities, which allowed the team to use
cold-bending on over 85 percent of the glass panels to minimize the need for
curved panels. The advanced technology of MicroStation, Bentley Architecture,
and Structural Modeler ensured that the team was never distracted from the
main goal of design and development.
Arup
Fulton Street Transit Center
New York, New York, United States
The Fulton Street Transit Center under construction in New York City integrates
five existing stations and a national historic landmark into one streamlined
transport hub. The hub will increase property values, business opportunities,
and subway network efficiency. Arup is lead consultant for the USD 1.4 billion
project, providing overall planning, project management, design, engineering,
and construction administration advice to MTA New York City Transit.
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The project involved 2D drawing production for more than 3,500 drawings.
Arup constructed a multidisciplinary 3D building information model using
MicroStation, Structural Modeler, Bentley Building Mechanical Systems,
and Bentley Building Electrical Systems, which provided clash detection and
resolution, and validated 2D documentation prior to construction. Contractors
used the models to coordinate shop/fabrication models and drawings.
Barge, Waggoner, Sumner & Cannon, Inc.
Infantry Brigade Combat Team Complex
Fort Stewart, Georgia, United States
The Dayton, Ohio, office of Barge, Waggoner, Sumner and Cannon (BWSC)
teamed with the Walbridge construction company on a USD 126 million designbuild contract for the Infantry Brigade Combat Team Complex at Fort Stewart,
Ga. The complex will support the operations of six combat battalions with 28
buildings totaling more than 600,000 square feet.
BWSC engaged seven operating units and multiple subconsultants to

complete the design in about nine months. The team used over a dozen Bentley
productsincluding MicroStation, ProjectWise, Bentley Architecture, Bentley
Structural, SewerCAD, and StormCADto produce six design packages
consisting of 850 3D design models and 2,000 2D drawing models used to
produce over 2,300 drawing sheets.
Fitzpatrick Engineering Group, PLLC

Rehabilitation Center
Concord, North Carolina, United States
Fitzpatrick Engineering Group worked with its client, which had recently
implemented building information modeling (BIM) and adopted an integrated
project delivery method for a USD 18 million inpatient rehabilitation hospital.
The project is a two-story, 65,000-square-foot steel building designed for
a future floor. In addition to paper deliverables, the client required Revit
deliverables from all design disciplines and expected the structural model data
to be shared with the fabricator.
To fulfill these requirements, Fitzpatrick Engineering Group used AECOsim

Building Designer as the preferred BIM application to share accurate data with
the fabricator and the ISM Revit plug-in to provide a Revit deliverable. The
SidePlate connection in RAM enabled Fitzpatrick Engineering Group to reduce
steel tonnage and field inspection costs by nearly USD 30,000.
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Gresham, Smith and Partners
Nissan Americas Corporate Facility
Franklin, Tennessee, United States
When Nissan North America decided to relocate its operations in Gardena,
Calif., to a new facility in Franklin, Tenn., Gresham, Smith and Partners (GS&P)
was tasked with planning and designing the new facility. Since Nissan chose to
move current operations to temporary office space while the new facility was
being built, keeping the schedule on track was a crucial component.
The firm realizes that employee retention is a cost-saving opportunity that will
improve the companys overall success in projects such as this, so it strives
to attract, retain, and mentor the best the workforce has to offer. Employees
are provided avenues to acquire all necessary training, including CAD product
training on a variety of Bentley solutions.
HOK PLP Architecture

The Francis Crick Institute
The Francis Crick Institute is a USD 969 million biomedical research center
designed by HOK in collaboration with PLP Architecture. The Institute will
accommodate 1,500 researchers on a site adjacent to the British Library. The
project team was challenged to reconcile the unique operational requirements
of the research center and the need to integrate the facility into an historic
community.
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PLP Architecture deployed GenerativeComponents to advance the roof

design by testing more than 100 design iterations. The parametric 3D model
continuously informed and transformed options for the roof geometry as well as
dependent geometry of exterior walls and interior steel work. Notable features
of the design include accommodation of a transverse atrium and photovoltaics
to attain LEED certification.
John A. Martin & Associates, Inc.
LAX International Terminal Expansion
Los Angeles, California, United States
The USD 2 billion Tom Bradley International Terminal Modernization
Program will add approximately 500,000 square feet of new concourses and
nearly 475,000 square feet of new terminal space adjacent to the existing
international terminal and concourses at Los Angeles International Airport.
Designed for the coastal location, the structure features rhythmic, overlapping
waves with a multiplanar, sloped, and curved roof.
The complex structural system includes long-span steel special moment

frames with non-orthogonal connections between beams and columns a
first for this unique design in California. RAM allowed the evaluation, analysis,
and design of beam sizes, column loads, framing schemes, and framing and
loading configurations. The new facilities will achieve a minimum LEED Silver
certification from the U.S. Green Building Council.
L.R. Kimball
The Convocation Center for California University of Pennsylvania
California, Pennsylvania, United States
The USD 54 million Convocation Center for California University of Pennsylvania
will be a state-of-the-art facility with a 5,000-seat arena to accommodate
community, athletic, and university-related events. The structure went through
several design options in order to minimize the impact on costs.
L.R. Kimball relied on the fully integrated engineering software, RAM Structural
System, to perform complete building analysis, design, and drafting. The firm
was able to quickly modify and analyze the structure, promptly fulfill design
changes, and complete the construction documents.
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LJB Incorporated
Mosaic Florida Operations Center
Lithia, Florida, United States
LJB and Sunshine Structures worked on the design-build contract to provide
structural design and shell construction for Mosaics new Florida Operations
Center. Sunshine provided all cast-in-place concrete, steel-reinforced tilt-walls,
and structural steel systems for this four-story, 113,600-square-foot office
building. Design goals were to create a high-performing, sustainable facility
that reflects Mosaics brand and culture cost effectively.
LJBs structural engineers used RAM Steel to create the 3D model of the
structural design. This allowed designers to easily import the model into
Bentley Structural then extract the model into 2D drawing plans and details,
which ensured drawing accuracy and quality. This streamlined the design
process and saved time. The ability to quickly create the required AutoCAD files
from MicroStation also helped the team meet client requirements.
M/E Engineering, P.C.

CNY Biotechnology Research Center
Syracuse, New York, United States
The Central New York Biotechnology Research Center in Syracuse, N.Y.,
contains high-tech labs and bioprocess modules for off-campus research
and development. The facility is expected to attain LEED Gold certification.
Modeling of air handling options for laboratories, which required 100 percent
outside air, resulted in selection of a dual-path modified system with fan wall
technology. Strict lighting levels and controls were achieved with 90.3 percent
efficient luminaries.
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Bentleys building information modeling was leveraged to coordinate three

design firms working on different platforms due to its ability to import and
export a range of file types. M/E Engineerings computational fluid dynamics
group used Bentley Building Mechanical Systems to design the air systems.
Using Bentley Building Electrical Systems was the key to meeting New York
State Energy Research and Development Authority funding criteria.
Morphosis Architects, Inc.
41 Cooper Square
New York City, New York, United States
41 Cooper Square is a stacked vertical piazza organized around a central
atrium to encourage social exchange at the 150-year-old architecture, art, and
engineering learning institution in New York City. Through highly coordinated
scheduling and effective teamwork among the owners, owner representative,
architect, and construction trades, the team successfully overcame a range of
unique challenges during design and construction. Capital cost was USD 150
million.
Morphosis Architects deployed MicroStation, GenerativeComponents, Bentley

Architecture, and Bentley Structural to create a virtual massing model to
simultaneously and seamlessly study the building along multiple lines of
analysis. Shifting from low to high levels of detail allowed a geographically
distributed design team to successfully build and coordinate with the many
construction trades, resulting in this exceptional LEED-certified academic
laboratory building.
Perot Museum of Nature & Science
Dallas, Texas, United States
The USD 185 million Perot Museum of Nature & Science is located in the
Victory Park development at the heart of the new Dallas. The museum
will create a distinctive identity and enhance the citys evolving culture. The
challenge was to deliver a high-performance design that incorporates state-ofthe-art technologies to achieve the highest standard of sustainability possible
for a building of its type.
Morphosis Architects used Bentley Architecture, Structural Modeler, and

Bentley Navigator to undertake a more efficient, integrated design approach.
Using the software enabled the small design team to work more productively
with fewer people. The design team was able to automate certain parts of the
drawing documentation process and, by creating detailed design models, check
shop drawings and contractor models with model overlays.
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NBBJ
Miami Valley Hospital
Dayton, Ohio, United States
The work at Miami Valley Hospital seeks to redefine the hospitals identity
within the region by transforming the way the campus is experienced by
patients, staff, and the Dayton, Ohio, community. The USD 135 million campus
renewal includes the new Heart Tower, a 12-story 440,000-square-foot facility
that combines an integrated heart center with seven floors of acuity adaptable
patient rooms.
The fast-track project schedule demanded a robust building information model

(BIM) that would promote simultaneous collaboration among the design team,
consultants, constructors, and client. Bentley Architecture provided a BIM platform
that generated construction documents, presentation imagery, rapid prototypes,
environmental studies, and design studies, and allowed NBBJ to reference in
structural, mechanical, electrical, and plumbing models created in Revit.
Pinnacle Structural Engineers, Inc.

Christ the Redeemer Catholic Church
Houston, Texas, United States
The USD 9.3 million expansion of Christ the Redeemer Catholic Church in
Houston, Texas, added a 27,000-square-foot sanctuary adjacent to an existing
worship space. For an open floor plan with clear views of the sanctuary
platform, the nave had to be column-free. Pinnacle Structural Engineers
achieved this goal with a primary roof structural system consisting of glulam
beam framing and four structural steel trusses crisscrossing the nave in pairs.
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RAM Elements enabled the firm to review dozens of potential steel truss
designs under various loading combinations, and determine the most costeffective and elegant design. The software also allowed the primary gravity and
lateral structure to be designed in a single model. Coordination with the steel
fabricator early in design accelerated production of structural steel fabrication
drawings by roughly two months.
RMF Engineering, Inc.
New OSU Chilled Water Plants
Columbus, Ohio, United States
As part of Ohio State University Medical Centers USD 1 billion expansion,
two new central chiller plants are being built to provide chilled water for
air conditioning. The USD 51 million South Plant will initially produce a firm
capacity of 12,500 tons of chilled water. The USD 32 million East Plant will
provide 15,000 tons. Together, the plants represent over 130 pieces of rotating
machinery, 70,000 feet of process piping, and 11,000 feet of conduit.
AutoPLANT allowed the design team to optimize configuration of heavy

machinery, piping, and wiring to ensure adequate clearances for construction,
serviceability, and replacement. Time spent customizing the mechanical and
electrical component specification database for the South Plant was recouped
on the East Plant, improving the schedule by two months.
Stanley Beaman & Sears

Atlanta History Center Design Competition
Atlanta, Georgia, United States
The goal of the Stanley Beaman & Sears submission to the Atlanta History
Center Design Competition was to reflect the energy coursing through
Atlanta, Ga. The existing space is a series of outdated, darkened galleries and
undersized public areas. The proposed USD 8 million design is a light-filled
space featuring a dynamic wing-like ceiling flanked by bright, freshly renovated
galleries on either side.
GenerativeComponents allowed team members to shape the gently

swooping ceiling forms. MicroStation and Bentley Architecture were used
to draw and model the existing space as well as the proposed remodel. The
Luxology rendering engine was used for all visualization and renderings. The
3D information model also allowed the firms fabrication shop to produce
a physical-scale model MicroStations lifelike rendering was used for all
visualizations.
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Baptist Wolfson Tower
Jacksonville, Florida, United States
Part of the Baptist Health System, the USD 200 million Baptist Wolfson Tower
is an extension of Wolfson Childrens Hospital in Jacksonville, Fla. The 11-story
tower is situated on an urban site between an interstate highway and the
St. Johns River. Within these site constraints, Stanley Beaman & Sears was
challenged to harmonize the tower architecture with the existing building and
integrate pediatric and adult patients within one building.
Three-dimensional modeling and renderings produced in MicroStation and

Bentley Architecture enabled the project team to study building options in context.
Renderings were instrumental in securing design approvals from the citys planning
department. Sharing the building information model with the contractor and
subcontractors accelerated shop drawing development and review. Design changes
just before construction were quickly remodeled to avoid delays.

Nemours Childrens Hospital
Orlando, Florida, United States
The USD 240 million Nemours Childrens Hospital in Orlando, Fla., will integrate
outpatient and inpatient services to ensure that children have continuity
in healthcare. Design of the facility involved coordination of programmatic
elements, building systems, security, and structural components. The
healthcare governing body was particularly concerned about separating
mechanical systems for inpatient and outpatient areas.
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Stanley Beaman & Sears used Bentley Architecture to optimize the design
for temperature regulation, daylighting, and energy conservation. Building
information modeling (BIM) was used to perform energy calculations for LEED
Gold certification. BIM also integrated mechanical and architectural models to
facilitate review by the governing body.
Strong Designs
Lot 1910 Silverleaf
Scottsdale, Arizona, United States
Strong Designs is a small residential design firm specializing in custom homes
for the Scottsdale, Ariz., desert environment. Considerations include height
restrictions, massing relative to natural grades, exterior materials, old-world
style design, and other client criteria. MicroStation allows the company to
communicate with clients through visualization tools that demonstrate how a
design is in harmony with the environment and fulfills their criteria.
MicroStation enables the designers to do accurate lot slope analysis to

minimize cut-and-fill discrepancies. They can complete the conceptual design
more quickly and satisfy the various design review committees and clients.
This time savings is a major factor in reducing overall project costs and allaying
client concerns, as was the case for this USD 3.6 million Silverleaf home.
Thomas Pierce Architecture and Interior Design

Proposed Campus Expansion
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States
The congregants of a church located in an urban neighborhood in Pittsburgh,
Pa., faced the difficult decision of whether to relocate to a new, expanded
campus that would serve the growing congregation or to renovate and expand
the current campus. One proposed solution suggested a modern cathedral that
contextually fit well within the neighborhood.
Using MicroStation, Thomas Pierce Architecture and Interior Design modeled

the design concept. The fluidity of the software was integral to the design
process. The cathedral design linked 10 disparate ministry departments
together with a common point of entry. The building design embodied a
community icon as a means to restore cohesiveness to the urban fabric.
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TRC Worldwide Engineering
Our Lady of Lourdes Replacement Hospital
Lafayette, Louisiana, United States
In 2007 a comprehensive site and facility master plan was proposed for the Our
Lady of Lourdes Replacement Hospital Campus in Lafayette, La. Constructed at
a cost of USD 211 million, the six-floor, 378,000-square-foot facility will house
all acute care clinical services and will have 192 private patient rooms.
In 2009, TRC Worldwide Engineering was named structural engineer and given
five months to erect 3,000 tons of structural steel. When the owner elected to
go with early steel detailing, TRC prepared an engineering model with RAM
Structural System and imported it directly into the detailing software. This kept
the firm from manually inputting the information with each revision and saved
approximately one month of detailing time.
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Music City Center
Nashville, Tennessee, United States
The USD 415 million Music City Center is a new meeting, exhibition, and
convention facility being developed on six city blocks in the south of
Broadway neighborhood of Nashville, Tenn. The projects dominant feature
is an undulating green roof that emulates rolling landscapes and alludes to
Nashvilles musical heritage.
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GenerativeComponents generated the fluid geometry of the wavy roof.

Any changes to the initial roof surface shape were carried forward to the
3D design model. Distinctive roof features built as parametric components
included box skylights, the green roof system, and catenary trusses for the
exhibit hall roof. The surface representation of the roof design was exported
to MicroStation for 3D modeling.
Group GSA
Tran Phu Nha Trang City
Trang City, Vietnam
The USD 1 million residential project at 96 Tran Phu Street in Nha Trang,
Vietnam, faces the Nha Trang coastline and is backed by mountains. The vision
for this apartment complex was to create a contemporary landmark with
extensive views and sustainable design features. The building facades were a
key element in achieving these goals. The solution provided natural illumination
for the apartments while minimizing shadows on neighboring developments.
Group GSA developed the conceptual design using MicroStations live nesting
of reference files to create facades that were easily manipulated. A high level
of detail was maintained in the paneling system while multiple options were
rendered and evaluated for light and shade impacts. Use of the Luxology
rendering engine avoided the expense of retaining a 3D contractor.
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Integrated
Projects
Integrated projects in this category use an information management approach that provides scalable and controlled work sharing,
versatile reuse of engineering content, and the gathering of dynamic feedback that is actionable, which engages a broader range
of contributors regardless of location, enhances quality, and accelerates project delivery.
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Integrated Projects
Matec Engenharia
Planning Innovation of a Medical Center
Sao Paulo, Brazil
Matec Engenharia was chosen to develop a USD 15 million built-to-suit
medical center in Sao Paulo, Brazil. Matec is an investor and the engineeringconstruction company for the 8,500-square-meter building designed to meet
LEED Gold certification standards. The design phase took longer than expected,
leaving just six months for construction. Installation and commissioning of
sensitive equipment in a shielded room complicated construction staging.
Bentleys building information modeling software was used to streamline

workflows in multiple disciplines, allow critical analysis and error detection, and
optimize costs and scheduling. Simulating alternative assembly sequences and
logistics, then applying the results to engineering resource planning enabled
Matec to visualize the best solution and saved three weeks (9.5 percent) in
overall construction time.
Matec Engineering
BIM: Advanced Brazilian Civil Construction
Sao Paulo, Brazil
Based in Sao Paulo, Brazil, Matec Engineering traditionally focused on construction
phase projects using plans conceived by clients. To increase productivity and
work quality, Matec deployed building information modeling (BIM) for critical
analysis, error detection, cost optimization, and coordination of resources.
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Bentley Architecture, Bentley Building Mechanical Systems, Bentley Building

Electrical Systems, Bentley Interference Manager, and Bentley Navigator were
customized to integrate with other systems and nomenclatures. Project teams
redesigned projects in 3D and delivered critical analysis reports as 3D PDFs.
Individual projects have saved up to 40 percent of time, 30 percent of materials,
and thousands of dollars.
Integrated Projects
Volkswagen of Brasil
New Painting Building Facility
Sao Paulo, Brazil
Volkswagen of Brazil is building a USD 638 million facility for painting 1,300
cars per day at the Taubate plant. The first project of its size in Brazil to be
fully modeled in 3D, the building was designed in Germany using Bentley
Architecture and the process line was designed in Brazil. ProjectWise allowed
team members in both countries to collaborate and detect possible clashes.
All drawings and documents received from Germany were deposited

in ProjectWise so Volkswagen could check for interferences and make
adjustments. Hundreds of interferences have been detected in the building
and process line, saving an estimated USD 20 million in rework and delays.
The software facilitated decision making, which reduced project execution
and delivery time by 10 percent.
Guangzhou Panyu District Shiqiao Architectural Design Institute Co., Ltd.

Audi 4s Construction
Guangzhou, China
The iconic Audi brand shop in Guangzhou, China, is a 13,000-square-meter
facility with a three-story exhibition hall and four-story workshop. The
exhibition hall is a large truss structure with a 32 meter span. As chief technical
engineers, Guangzhou Panyu District Shiqiao Architectural Design Institute was
responsible for the entire project from design concepts through construction
completion and operation.
STAAD for China was used for steel structural analysis and design, achieving
a seamless connection between design and construction by leveraging 3D
modeling. The STAAD solution facilitated clear cost accounting, reduced
computational time, and shortened the construction period to just 90 days.
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Integrated Projects
Tianjin FAW Toyota Motor Co., Ltd.
New Toyota Factory
Tianjin, China
FAW Toyotas 25,000-square-meter supply factory under construction in
Tianjin, China, will produce USD 320 million in parts for 10 automobile models.
Preliminary 2D design of the USD 174 million project caused problems with
material estimates, interferences, on-site changes, and construction delays. To
overcome these difficulties, Tianjin FAW Toyota Motor Co. created a 3D digital
factory model that improved work efficiency by 80 percent.
Using MicroStation, Bentley Navigator, Bentley Architecture, Structural

Modeler, and Bentley PlantSpace, FAW Toyota accurately quantified materials
and estimated construction costs. Interferences were eliminated during the
design phase, reducing on-site changes valued at USD 240,000. Construction
progress simulation, sequencing, and work package optimization maximized
the use of construction space and shortened the construction period by eight
weeks.
Grontmij
Norreport Station
Copenhagen, Denmark
As the only train station in Denmark, Copenhagens Norreport Station serves
250,000 metro and rail passengers daily from facilities that were built in 1918.
Rail Net Denmark, Danish State Railway, and Copenhagen Municipality undertook
modernization of the station, including tunnel renovation, building replacement, and
roadway rerouting. Four projects teams were designated to work simultaneously.
Each team had well-defined disciplines, workflows, and CAD tools.
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Grontmij was responsible for coordinating all the subprojects, as well as

performing engineering design on three subprojects. Using MicroStation,
InRoads, Bentley Rail Track, Bentley Navigator, and CloudWorx allowed
Grontmij to gather files in various formats from different applications and
combine them in drawings and 3D models.
Integrated Projects
Huf Haus GmbH & Co. KG
Huf Haus Manufactured Houses
Hartenfels, Germany
Huf Haus specializes in post-and-beam architecture featuring sustainable
design. The company replaced outdated architectural design software
with Bentley speedikon for MicroStation. Bentley provided support during
implementation, as well as troubleshooting and training on the vast array of
functions available.
Bentley applications enabled Huf Haus to leverage design data from the past
20 years. Product customization allowed designers to apply sophisticated
design standards in 3D BIM models, then create 2D production drawings.
ProjectWise connected dispersed project teams and subsequently eliminated
time-consuming and error-prone data shipment and conversion, allowing all
participants to work with the same information at any time.
Bassani Edilizia S.p.A.

Centro Residenziale Dogana
Ortonovo, Italy
Bassani Edilizia designed a EUR 2.5 million mixed-use development for a
residential area in the municipality of Ortonovo, Italy. The project is comprised
of a residential building, a commercial building, gardens, and parking. Goals for
the complex included creation of comfortable living spaces, use of energysaving materials, and improvement of the environment and quality of life both
indoors and outdoors.
MicroStation was used for conceptual design and 3D modeling. The solution
accelerated design while providing transparency and identifying priorities in
design areas and elements. Efficiencies achieved using MicroStation enabled
Bassani Edilizia to provide estimates within about two business weeks. Overall,
MicroStation saved 10 percent of the design time and related costs.
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Integrated Projects
Shinryo Corporation
Japan-China Friendship Center HVAC Renewal
Tokyo, Japan
The Japan-China Friendship Center in Tokyo, Japan, is a 37,792-square-meter
facility with 12 stories above ground, four stories below ground, and an annex
for offices, hotel, museum, school, and dormitories. Building equipment repairs
are done during interim periods in spring and fall when cooling and heating
systems are not operating. For this JPY 1 billion project, Shinryo had a 20-day
window to replace HVAC equipment and restart operations.
Given just two months to prepare after the March 2011 earthquake, Shinryo
surveyed and measured the building, created a 3D building information model,
prepared work plans, and added a time axis to achieve integrated project
delivery. Using MicroStation to centralize the information reduced the effort to
build the work plan from eight people over 60 days to five people over 50 days.
Takenaka Corporation
G Project
Tokyo, Japan
A new office complex constructed by Takenaka in Tokyo, Japan, provides
96,000 square meters of floor space in 12 stories. Built at a cost of JPY 36.5
billion, the building features highly complex construction including a largescale anti-seismic system, pillar-less space, and large atrium. Takenaka and
14 subcontractors adopted a common CAD system and constructed a building
information model to coordinate installation of mechanical systems and
equipment.
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Takenaka built an IT network on site and installed MicroStation PowerDraft

to be shared by participating subcontractors. The system supported rapid
information dissemination, concurrent preparation of working drawings, and
mechanical system interference checking, which enabled construction to be
completed as planned within a tight schedule. Using a common information
model and MicroStations 3D capabilities reduced review time by one third.
Integrated Projects
Virtual 3D Building Construction
Tokyo, Japan
Takenaka Corporation constructed a 7,000-square-meter office building with
one basement level and 10 floors above ground using the underground structural
frame of an existing building in Tokyo, Japan. Using building information modeling
(BIM) for design and construction simulation, the project team completed virtual
construction of the building prior to commencing actual construction.
Takenaka used Bentley BIM solutions to adjust and confirm alignment of the
existing underground structural frame with the structural frame of the new
building. BIM tools reduced design hours by 10 percent, improved construction
efficiency, and reduced the number of construction workers by 15 percent.
Construction time was reduced from the typical 14.5 months to 13 months.
W Project
Tokyo, Japan
Constructing a USD 23.8 million, eight-story building in Tokyo, Japan, required
meticulous attention to seismic design strategies in order to ensure the health,
safety, and security of building occupants and assets. An additional challenge on
this project was to deliver the building on a limited budget and in only 11 months.
Takenakas approach included using Bentley Architecture for 3D modeling.
Bentleys Architectures 3D model was used to check every design detail before
construction. Bentley Interference Manager was used to identify and resolve
interferences in more than 300 locations, helping to avoid rework onsite. The
software contributed to reducing the construction manpower needed by 20
percent and to shortening of the construction time from 12 to 11 months.
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Integrated Projects
DSD Ferrometalco SAE
New Doha International Airport Cargo Facility
Doha, Qatar
Qatar Civil Aviation Authority is adding capacity at the New Doha International
Airport in preparation for the 2020 World Cup Tournament in Qatar. DSD
Ferrometalco was tasked with fast-track delivery of steel for the EUR 80 million
cargo terminal currently under construction. The company detailed, fabricated,
and shipped 18,000 metric tons of steel by truck from Egypt to Qatar within 12
months, which was a company record.
The shipments included curved trusses, handrails, beams, and columns with
complex configurations. Using ProSteel enabled DSD Ferrometalco to meet the
tight schedule. Modeling revealed optimal designs for efficient construction
and reduced waste in material and cost. Shop-welding trusses reduced bolted
connections by 30 to 40 percent. A 25 percent reduction in bolts and spice
plates shortened erection time.
COMSA
Multipurpose Hall of Gran Canaria
Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, Las Palmas, Spain
As contractor for the Multipurpose Hall of Gran Canaria in Las Palmas, Spain,
COMSA anticipated a number of design changes and a short fulfillment time.
The goal for constructing this EUR 54 million multipurpose hall was to manage
information effectively and minimize fulfillment mistakes.
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MicroStation was used to verify the geometry and create a complete 3D model
of the structure. Displaying the original project plan and 3D model together
allowed COMSA to detect mistakes. Proposed changes were incorporated
in the model for review and issuance of updated plans. Using a constantly
updated, live model during fulfillment sped up communications and aided
decision making.
Integrated Projects
Al Futtaim Carillion
MotorCity Uptown Area II Buildings
Dubais uptown MotorCity is a master-planned neighborhood with amenities,
schools, recreation areas, sports facilities, and retail outlets. Within the first
month of construction in Area II, Al Futtaim Carillion implemented enterpriselevel engineering content management to make information readily accessible
to the in-house team and external contractors on three continents. ProjectWise
proved to be 80 percent more efficient than a paper-based system.
More than 7,000 design drawings were imported into ProjectWise and in excess
of 300,000 records were managed for this USD 490 million project. During
deployment, the entire team used the collaboration tools to work efficiently
across time zones. Training by Bentley and Al Futtaim Carillions ProjectWise
power users familiarized contractors with the system, which saved time in
finding and distributing information.
CCC
Dubai Mall Project
Burj Dubai, United Arab Emirates
The Dubai Mall will be one of the largest malls in the world. One of the major
challenges in building this complex megaproject is quantifying the structural
concrete works. The contract required CCC to provide detailed quantity surveying
valuation sheets and bill of materials for every concrete element in the more than
30 buildings. This demanding task was budgeted to require a team of 25 members
on site for at least three years to deliver an average of 360 valuation sheets per
building, totaling about 1,000 pages per quantity surveying document.
CCCs Building Information Modeling center created a Bentley solutions-based

quantity surveying system to provide an accurate, efficient, and automated
tool for developing monthly valuation sheets and used MicroStation VBA and
TriForma to develop all the needed tools, utilities, and quantity surveying systems
incorporating all the business rules and methods of measurement boundaries.
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Integrated Projects
Crossrail Limited
Crossrail
Crossrail is a cross-London rail link being developed to serve London and
southeast England. The USD 24.5 billion project will address Londons heavy
traffic congestion, providing modern trains to bring an additional 1.5 million
people within a 60-minute commute of key financial and leisure centers. The
project includes twin-bore 21-kilometer tunnels under central London with
interchanges to the existing rail network.
To overcome the size and complexity of the project, Crossrails integrated

project team standardized on Bentley products. All of these software
applications share a common software platform and contribute to a fully
coordinated 3D model. The distributed project team is connected across
multiple locations by the ProjectWise collaboration platform to deliver
significant time and cost savings. Currently there are more than 1,300
ProjectWise users involved in the project.
URS/Scott Wilson
Crossrail Farringdon Station
When Crossrail opens in 2017, it will expand Londons public rail transport
network capacity by 10 percent. As lead designer for the Farringdon station,
URS/Scott Wilson is co-located with Crossrail in Greenwich and is responsible
for managing the interface with all stakeholders, including Network Rail,
London Underground, and Westminster City Council.
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The Crossrail project has specified Bentley software as the preferred design
platform, using ProjectWise for collaboration. The project workflows follow
BS1192 procedures at all stages. Using ProjectWise, the team can search,
locate, and validate engineering information 35 percent faster than on previous
projects. URS/Scott Wilson has estimated time savings to date of 62,200 manhours for cost savings of GBP 2.8 million.
Integrated Projects
DPR Construction
Arizona State University New Business School
Tempe, Arizona, United States
DPR Construction developed a lean modeling approach to delivering 3D
visualizations on site during construction of Arizona State Universitys new USD
60 million business school in Tempe. The goal for this project was to generate
real-time virtual mock-ups from federated models to pave the way for 3D rolling
completion lists and punch list mark-up items.
The integrated platform of Bentley Navigator, AECOsim Building Designer,

MicroStation, and ProjectWise generated and packaged sequential building
information models (BIMs) for field validation. The process eliminated
reproduction of drawings/spool sheets from the model, which reduced field
BIM labor time by 12 to 14 percent. Based on initial metrics, the labor reduction
translated into a 35 percent cost savings on BIM resources during construction.
DPR Construction
ProjectWise Implementation
San Francisco, California, United States
As the document manager relaying information between designers and
specialty contractors, DPR Construction is responsible for communicating
the latest information to all teams. DPRs USD 500,000 ProjectWise
implementation has been the document-sharing platform for 41 projects with a
combined net value of more than USD 2.5 billion since 2009, facilitating efficient
collaboration by unifying team members in multiple companies at different
geographic locations across 10 regions.
ProjectWise has streamlined information exchange and improved performance

among team members by automating the workflow. The San Francisco, Calif.based DPR has a ProjectWise network that currently has 1,300 users in 300
companies. As more companies join the DPR network, ProjectWise deployment
on new projects becomes quicker, and conversations that can save money and
time are more direct and transparent.
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Integrated Projects
DPR Construction
UCSF Medical Center
San Francisco, California, United States
The University of California, San Francisco (UCSF), brought together
DPR Construction and key trade contractors to collaborate during design
development for the USD 1.5 billion UCSF Medical Center at Mission Bay, a
six-story, 289-bed specialty hospital in San Francisco. The project implemented
virtual building processes to produce coordinated documents, and minimize
construction costs and schedule impacts.
One goal was to meet milestones by resolving 80 percent of issues within four
hours. ProjectWise helped meet this goal by streamlining information exchange
and automating workflows to improve performance among the more than 350
unique users. Compared to an FTP site, ProjectWise saved USD 35,000 per design
coordination area by reducing time spent managing updates. Similarly, managing
reference models took 5 percent less time and sharing clash models saved USD
65,000.
GHAFARI Associates, LLC

Eden Medical Center
Castro Valley, California, United States
Eden Medical Center is a USD 320 million, 130-bed acute care hospital in
California being designed and delivered for Sutter Health. The integrated
project delivery team includes 11 primary contractors and 30+ design and
construction companies. As Lean Design and Virtual Construction Manager,
GHAFARI Associates identified strategies to improve collaboration, trust, and
communication among more than 300 team members.
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GHAFARI customized a ProjectWise deployment to provide continuous,

controlled access to all project documents from multiple U.S. locations. A
ProjectWise was hosted at GHAFARI headquarters, and 10 file storage and
caching servers were located near other offices. ProjectWise currently stores
more than 250 gigabytes of data and 95,000 documents, including 3D models
and 2D CAD files.
Integrated Projects
Sutter Health Eden Medical Center
Sutter Healths Eden Medical Center is a USD 400 million campus in Castro
Valley, Calif., with a 130-bed acute-care hospital and an attached four-story
clinic and radiology center. An integrated project delivery team is responsible
for the interior tenant build-out. GHAFARI Associates customized a ProjectWise
deployment to support the projects document-sharing needs and improve
overall team collaboration.
The firm hosted the integration server at its headquarters and strategically
deployed file storage and caching servers near teams doing the work. All 3D
models, 2D CAD files, specifications, and other project documents were stored
on the system. The use of ProjectWise saved the equivalent of a full-time
document manager for four years, equating to approximately USD 1 million in
cost savings. MicroStation and Bentley Navigator were also used in the project.

Sutter Medical Center Castro Valley
Sutter Healths new USD 320 million acute care hospital in Castro Valley,
Calif., is being delivered using an integrated project delivery team comprised
of the owner, construction contractor, designer, and specialty contractors for
structural, mechanical, electrical, plumbing, HVAC, and fire protection. GHAFARI
Associates is the lean design and virtual construction manager for this 130-bed,
230,000-square-foot hospital.
The project team implemented ProjectWise to reduce risk and provide

continuous, controlled access to all project documents from multiple locations.
GHAFARI hosted a ProjectWise integration server at its main office in Dearborn,
Mich., and deployed file storage and caching servers near the design teams.
Currently, there are more than 90 gigabytes of data and 55,000 files distributed
across 10 file servers.
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Integrated Projects
Ove Arup & Partners
Augmented Reality for Fulton Street Transit Center
New York, New York, United States
The USD 1.4 billion Fulton Street Transit Center project in lower Manhattan,
N.Y., integrates five existing stations and a national historic landmark building
into one transport hub. To convey the scale of the project to stakeholders,
Arup worked with Bentleys Applied Research Group to produce an augmented
reality model of the site. The model displayed the project elements overlain on a
360-degree photo panorama.
Viewable on a tablet device, the model was geo-referenced and included

data on above-ground and underground infrastructure. The model can be
interrogated and manipulated to reveal component details and data layers.
Bentley Navigator, ProjectWise iPad apps, and the augmented reality
application were used to produce the desired effect, enabling on-site and offsite personnel to interact with the model.
Shawmut Design and Construction

Dudley Square Municipal Building
Boston, Massachusetts, United States
Located in Bostons Roxbury neighborhood, the USD 86 million Dudley Square
Municipal Building will occupy the site of the historic Ferdinand Building in
Massachusetts. The urban location posed significant challenges, including
preservation of three historic facades, coordination among two architectural
design teams and dozens of subcontractors, and six construction-document
release packages.
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Shawmut Design and Constructions design methodology allowed the

construction management team to collaborate closely with the design team
on resolving constructability issues in real time. This reduced rework and
kept the project on the shortest path to delivery. The firm used ProjectWise
to collaborate, ProjectWise clash resolution to review components within the
model, and Bentley Navigator to review models.
Intelligent
Infrastructure
This category presents projects that have applied proactive lifecycle planning for operational changes such as remodeling,
expansion, or repurposing that results in higher quality and better-performing infrastructure assets with improved operational
efficiency and safety, reduced waste, increased resilience, and a greater return on infrastructure investments.
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Intelligent Infrastructure
Fortis
Fortis Print and Distribution Center
Belersdorf, Belgium
Fortis merged two companies and their printing, mailing, and warehousing
activities. The project involved architectural and technical refurbishment of a
structure with a surface of 110,000 square feet and a volume of 2,200 cubic
feet. Every day, the printing of account statements consumes 45 miles of
paper and 20,000 items are mailed.
Building Information Modeling (BIM) was used to detect clashes between

the structural frame, HVAC and electrical installations, lighting, data cabling,
and fire extinction system. BIM also enabled efficient communication
between architects, engineers, contractors, and management. In the design
phase, Fortis saved 25 percent in time and 10 percent in cost. The cost of
construction was reduced by 10 percent.
Volkswagen AG
Volkswagen Efficient Space Management
Wolfsburg, Germany
The Volkswagen Group (VW) initiated the Efficient Space Management project
to establish standardized, global, and efficient space management at 60 sites
worldwide. The goal was to reduce process costs by 50 percent through a
transparent view of plant spaces, building structures, and space occupations.
VWs holistic approach covered the complete lifecycle.
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VW deployed Bentley Facilities, MicroStation, and ProjectWise to accomplish

the task. Beginning in Wolfsburg, Germany, the system captured information
from planning through commissioning and operations. This yielded benefits such
as optimizing the space usage ratio to save hundreds of thousands of dollars
and reducing the time for reporting and space inventory by up to 2.5 weeks. This
success led to global deployment across 30 sites.
Barclays Bank PLC
Space and Asset Data Capture
To manage its U.K. retail branch network of 1,634 properties, Barclays needed
to accurately capture and record space and asset data, and then make this
data available to decision makers at the branches to relay to high-level
management. The solution was to develop a Branch on a Page web-based
dashboard that provided fast and efficient access to critical business data for
individual properties.
ProjectWise was the collaboration tool used to connect Barclays in-house

design and delivery teams with contractors working on the project. Bentley
software also allowed Barclays to bring in-house externally maintained
databases at a cost savings of USD 800,000 per year. By migrating branch
activity planning resources into the Bentley system, Barclay was able to analyze
activity across the entire network, resulting in cost savings of USD 500,000 per
year.
Dillards
Dillards Store Planning Application
Little Rock, Arkansas, United States
Headquartered in Little Rock, Ark., Dillards department stores developed
the Store Planning Interior Design Application to streamline the store design
process. The task-based tools enable store planners to place departmentspecific fixtures throughout the approximately 300 stores. Dillards created the
custom application using Bentley Architecture and ProjectWise.
Bentley Architecture provides the framework for the customized workflow and
ProjectWise captures and manages all drawings as the design information
is created. Store planners access the required fixture components from cell
catalogs and use specialized tools to parametrically place fixtures in the store
models. The application automates the generation of interior elevations and
placement of the elevations on construction documents.
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Meijer, Inc.
The Virtual Store Project
Grand Rapids, Michigan, United States
Headquartered in Grand Rapids, Mich., Meijer owns more than 190 multiline
stores in five states. The retailer revolutionized its approach to design and
construction by creating an intelligent 3D model of a 200,000-square-foot retail
store using MicroStation for utilities, programming, and drawing, and Bentley
Navigator and Bentley View for 3D views and user interaction.
The USD 15 million intelligent virtual store project involved first automating
the creation of specifications sent to contractors, which cut the design teams
workload by 50 percent. Phase two automated the distribution of purchase
orders to procurement to eliminate errors, and phase three placed shelving,
equipment, retail products, and signage into the 3D model.
Oakridge National Laboratory Facilities Development Division

Sustainability in Information Management Through CIM
Oak Ridge, Tennessee, United States
The U.S. Department of Energys Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL) is a
multiprogram science and technology laboratory. With complex engineering
information dating back to the Manhattan Project, ORNL improved accessibility,
reliability, and sustainability of information management as part of a USD 500
million modernization effort that integrated new and legacy information into
one location.
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Based on ProjectWises geospatial capabilities, the system allows management

of MicroStation, Bentley Map, Bentley i-models, and other data. Multiple
users search for and retrieve documents through a map interface and integrate
various data formats to query metadata. Bentley Geo Web Publisher provides a
portal for integrating and viewing select information. ProjectWise automatically
distributes updated information.
Sandia National Laboratories
Technical Area Transformation Project
Albuquerque, New Mexico, United States
To improve customer interfaces, stakeholder perceptions, and workforce
efficiencies, the Sandia National Laboratories Technical Area V (TA-V)
management team undertook a USD 2.5 million TA-V Transformation Project.
The project integrated quality assurance into each of 14 program areas to
ensure that the more than 5,000 requirements applicable to TA-V are defined,
accounted for, deployed, and implemented.
The resulting TA-V Information Management Program initiated use of eB

Insight for configuration management and change control. Approximately 2,500
documents and drawings were moved from various sources into eB Insight
and organized into document classes and types. The program allowed TA-V to
identify regulatory requirements, define operational processes, assure quality,
and eliminate regulatory non-compliance audit findings.
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Tri-Service CAD/BIM Technology Center

BIM Deliverables Using 3D PDF
Vicksburg, Mississippi, United States
The Tri-Service CAD/BIM Technology Center, working with Bentley, Adobe
Systems, and the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Huntsville Division, developed
a prototype BIM delivery methodology using a single 3D PDF file. The USD
128,000 prototype for use in smaller installations in daily operating routines
fulfilled three objectives: provide an interactive 3D BIM model, produce
printable 2D CAD construction documents, and secure an auditable web-based
repository for all PDF documents.
Multiple Bentley products were used. Project success relied heavily on

Bentleys strong working relationship with Adobe Systems. Positive outcomes
included overcoming technology biases and cost savings from reduced training
and software acquisition. For the design team, the ability to archive BIM
information into a single PDF file reduces the downstream demand from the
owner for as-built information and drawings.
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index Alphabetical by organization
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Organization name
Project Name
Page
5D Pracownia Projektowa
Wave Car Shop
53
A.G.A.
Created as Imagined (2)
37
A02-Architecture Office
Cultural Centre Zlin
21
AAPROG architecten bvba
Entrance Hall, Saint Joseph Clinic
15
AEstudio
New Exhibition Center of Scandiano
37
AEstudio
Self-Service Restaurant of Scandiano
38
Al Futtaim Carillion
MotorCity Uptown Area II Buildings
95
Andrea Girotto Architetto
Real Classic Mood Caf
38
ARCHITEKNE
Quantity Surveying and Evaluation
39
Architetto Enrico Cristoforetti
Residential Building and Public Facilities
39
Arkitekterna Krook & Tjder
Friends Arena
62
ARKITEN S.r.l.
Zero Carbon Multifamily House
40
Arkkitehtitoimisto Tapani Launis Oy
Vestbane Cultural Center
52
Arthur Golding and Associates
Helsinki Central Library Competition
22
Arup
ALDAR HQ, Al Raha Beach Development
66
Arup
ArtScience Museum
59
Arup
Fulton Street Transit Center
74
Arup
Melbourne Rectangular Stadium
Arup
South Morang Rail Extension
Marina Bay Sands Integrated Resort
59
Singapore Pavilion at World Expo 2010
17
Ashok Manhar & Associates
200-seat Capacity Auditorium
27
Atlas Industries
Namibian Hydrological Centre of Excellence
48
Barclays Bank PLC
Space and Asset Data Capture
103
Barge, Waggoner, Sumner & Cannon
Infantry Brigade Combat Team Complex
75
Bassani Edilizia S.p.A.
Centro Residenziale Dogana
91
BDP
Abraham-Darby Sports and Learning Community
70
BDP
Design Optimization of Complex Roofs
17
BDP
Robert Gordon University
58
BDP
Ukrainian Health Protection Centre for Women and Children
66
Barwon Health TTR Building
Rotary and Fixed Air Wing Facility, Essendon Airport
Bina Puri Construction Sdn Bhd
33 Units Alamesra
45
Bothe Richter Teherani
Zayed University
67
Building Studio Architects
The Lantern
Tahmoor Conference Centre
index Alphabetical by organization (continued)

Organization name
Project Name
Page
The Lantern
Byggnadstekniska Byrn i Stockholm AB
AkzoNobel Swedish Head Office
62
Byggnadstekniska Byrn I Stockholm AB
Vallentuna Kulturhus och Bibliotek
63
Cadolto Fertiggebude GmbH & Co. KG
Hospital Rechts der Isar
23
Carpenterie Ghedesi S.p.A.
New Business Center Interport
40
Caruso Mainardi Architetti Associati
Residential Buildings
41
CCC
Dubai Mall Project
95
CCL Engineering, Inc.
Strata SE1
70
CE Con Engineering
Auditorium at Mohali
27
CODA LiTA
Jukbuin
60
COMSA
Multipurpose Hall of Gran Canaria
94
Grandstand Roof Formula1 Track
28
Hotel Quaram Square
28
Ice Hockey and Skating Indoor Stadium
29
Crossrail Limited
Crossrail
96
DHV Buildings
Photovoltech Solar Factory
16
DHV BV
Blaak 31 Residence Rotterdam City
49
Dillard's
Dillard's Store Planning Application
103
Ken Bangsar Serviced Residences
46
Menara Hap Seng
46
DPR Construction
Arizona State University New Business School
97
DPR Construction
ProjectWise Implementation
97
DPR Construction
UCSF Medical Center
98
Dr. Marwan Jabakhanji
BL Plaza Carpark Building
56
DSD Ferrometalco SAE
New Doha International Airport Cargo Facility
94
Durabrik Bouwbedrijven NV
BIM @ Durabrik
16
Eger & Partner
Loft Cube
23
Ekofarma S.r.l.
Furnishing of a Pharmacy
41
ETPRO Sumit Designs Co., Ltd
Tzu Chi High School
65
Feilden Clegg Bradley Studios LLP
Worcester Library and History Centre
71
Fitzpatrick Engineering Group, PLLC
Rehabilitation Center
75
Fortis
Fortis Print and Distribution Center
102
Foster + Partners
Scottish National Arena
58
GA Energieanlagenbau Sd GmbH
Optimization of an Overhead Contact System
49
Geico S.p.A.
Automotive Paint Shop
55
Eden Medical Center
98
Sutter Health Eden Medical Center
99
107
108
Organization name
Project Name
Page
Sutter Medical Center Castro Valley
99
Gresham, Smith and Partners
Nissan Americas Corporate Facility
76
Grontmij
Norreport Station
90
Group GSA
Tran Phu Nha Trang City
85
Group GSA
RTA North Sydney
Guangzhou Panyu District Shiqiao Architectural Design

Institute Co., Ltd.
Audi 4s Construction
89
Hamkar Company
Atlantic Residential Project
34
Crystal Towers
57
East Harbour Project: Concert & Conference Center
26
Massar Children's Discovery Centre
64
Villas in the Sky
57
HOK PLP Architecture
The Francis Crick Institute
76
Huf Haus GmbH & Co. KG
Huf Haus Manufactured Houses
91
IDOM
Evolutionary Strategy To Design Optimized Architecture
61
Ingenieurbro Zammit GmbH
Production Facility for Auto Body Construction
24
John A. Martin & Associates, Inc.
LAX International Terminal Expansion
77
John McAslan + Partners
King's Cross Station Redevelopment
71
John Portman & Associates
Bao'an Oct Hotel
18
John Wardle Architects
Mineral & Materials Research Hub
Johnnybro Developments Limited
EAT Apartment-Public Space
64
Legia Stadium
53
Municipal Stadium
54
National Stadium
54
KH Architect
i Residence
47
KH Architect
Tanjong Pinang Villa
47
Pre-engineered Building Works for Kalyani Global Engineering
29
Renault-Nissan Automotive India, Tamil Nadu
30
Korda/Nemeth Engineering Inc.
K2 Business Park
55
L.R. Kimball
The Convocation Center for California University of Pennsylvania
77
Guardian Towers
67
Museum of Bristol M Shed
72
Wujin Council Building (2009-2011)
18
Zovie Towers (2007-2011)
19
Land Transport Authority
Boon Lay Extension (MRT Line)
60
LCA
Borgo Della Neve
42
C11 Aurecon Centre Commercial Building
C11 EXO Hybrid Building

Organization name
Project Name
Page
Victoria Harbour - Y3
LJB Incorporated
Mosaic Florida Operations Center
78
M/E Engineering, P.C.
CNY Biotechnology Research Center
78
247 Park HCC
30
Anna Centenary Library
31
Mack Scogin Merrill Elam Architects
Kaohsiung Maritime Cultural & Popular Music Center International Competition
65
Mahadeo Khurd and Associates
Cricket Stadium
31
Matec Engenharia
Planning Innovation of a Medical Center
88
Matec Engineering
BIM: Advanced Brazilian Civil Construction
88
MaterialLAB Architecture & Design Pty Limited
Fisher Street Car Park
10
The Hypothetical Tower Study
10
West Block Heritage Office Refurbishment
11
Grand Canal Urban Development
35
The Victory Centre
35
McDonald Steel Building Products Ltd.
SPL Glass House
15
Mehro Consultants
Office & Energy Centre, Ongc Ltd.
32
Meijer, Inc.
The Virtual Store Project
104
menzel-kossowski architekten
Mornewegschool Extension
24
Midland Surveying, Inc.
Heritage Building Model
11
Abhijeet MADC Power Plant
32
Residence of Shri Ajay Maloo
33
Giant Interactive Group Corporate Headquarters
19
41 Cooper Square
79
Perot Museum of Nature & Science
79
Al Nagfa Mall
68
Lootah Office Towers, MotorCity
68
NBBJ
Miami Valley Hospital
80
NBRS+Partners
Swimming Pool Integration in a Secondary School
12
Oak Ridge National LaboratoryFacilities Development

Division
Sustainability in Information Management Through CIM
104
Ochs Schmidhuber Architekten
Unterfhring Nursery
25
O'Donnell + Tuomey
Lyric Theatre
36
Ona Arquitectes
Continuum Project
61
Ove Arup & Partners
Augmented Reality for Fulton Street Transit Center
100
Patel Taylor
Lowther Children's Centre
72
Pavilion Architecture
KREOD
73
Perumal Pedavoli Pty Limited
Macquarie Hearing Hub - BIM Pilot
12
Perunding Rekamaju
Main Terminal Building LCCT
48
109
INDEX
110
Organization name
Project Name
Page
Pinnacle Structural Engineers, Inc.
Christ the Redeemer Catholic Church
80
Planungsgruppe M+M AG
Green Automobile Plant in China
20
Populous
Aviva Stadium
36
Professional Engineering Consultants Ltd.
Khatib Office Complex
44
Ramboll UK Limited
Okhta Tower
56
Ramboll UK Limited
Open Academy Norwich
73
Ramboll Whitbybird
Ferrari Experience
69
RendArk
Multibrand Store for Children
44
RendArk
Shop Monnalisa "Red Leaf"
20
Rizzini Architetti
Icon City Nurnberg
25
Rizzini Architetti
New Downtown
42
RMF Engineering, Inc.
New OSU Chilled Water Plants
81
Robin Partington Architects
Park House
74
Sage srl
DUC Bologna Municipality
43
Sandia National Laboratories
Technical Area Transformation Project
105
schweizermessebau AG
The Diamant
63
Shawmut Design and Construction
Dudley Square Municipal Building
100
Shinryo Corporation
Eco Renewal Project
43
Shinryo Corporation
Japan-China Friendship Center HVAC Renewal
92
Shreecon Consultants
Army Public School
33
Atlanta History Center Design Competition
81
Baptist Wolfson Tower
82
Nemours Children's Hospital
82
Strmer Murphy and Partners
Intelligent Quarters
26
Strong Designs
Lot 1910 Silverleaf
83
G Project
92
Virtual 3D Building Construction
93
W Project
93
Tata Consulting Engineers Limited
TCE Office Building
34
Thomas Pierce Architecture and Interior Design
Proposed Campus Expansion
83
Thompson, Ventulett, Stainback and Associates
Dubai Towers
69
Tianjin FAW Toyota Motor Co., Ltd.
New Toyota Factory
90
TRC Worldwide Engineering
Our Lady of Lourdes Replacement Hospital
84
tvsdesign
Music City Center
84
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Tri-Servce CAD/BIM

Technology Center
BIM Deliverables Using 3D PDF
105
UNStudio
EEA & Tax offices
50
INDEX
Organization name
Project Name
Page
URS/Scott Wilson
Crossrail Farringdon Station
96
Volkswagen AG
Volkswagen Efficient Space Management
102
Volkswagen do Brasil
New Painting Building Facility
89
Warren and Mahoney
BRANZ Headquarters
50
Warren and Mahoney
New Zealand Pavilion at Shanghai Expo
21
Warren and Mahoney
Novotel Hotel Auckland Airport
51
Warren and Mahoney
University of Otago Plaza
51
Warren and Mahoney + SPA in Association
The Rock, Wellington International Airport
52
Webber Architects
Emily Street Addition
13
Webber Architects
Merewether House 4
13
Webber Architects
Ourimabah Campus Library
14
Webber Architects
St. James Primary School Hall
14
Witteveen+Bos
Solar-Orientated Design
45
Zaha Hadid Architects
Stone Towers
22
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THE BUILDING

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