Challenge

The main challenge was to give life to our client’s customer remodeling ideas by creating a preliminary set of drawings for the renovation of the lobbies and bathrooms of the MacArthur Business Center. Furthermore, we needed to act fast and provide a full spatial visualization that could incline the board of members to proceed with this new look.

Strategy

We focused on capturing all the details of the building by using 3D cameras to obtain high definition pictures and measurements. Once we review the actual building layout, we centered in the lobbies and bathrooms to elaborate on a full cost-efficient remodeling design.:

Approach

In this job, we decided to use Autodesk Revit as it is state-of-the-art software for 2D drawings and 3D modeling. Our architect worked on all the remodeling notes the customer requested and then reviewed the California Building Code to assure the full compliance of our preliminary set.

The Process

We follow a structured end-to-end process that ensures the best results for our clients.

CAD Conversion

Most of our drawings start with a rough draft with measurements or a matterport 3D capture provided by our clients. Our team proceeded to convert this rough draft into Autodesk Revit or Autocad before to starting drafting the remodeling layouts.

Autodesk Revit Drafting

The scope of work demanded to demo an existing wall that serves as a handrail for the stairs to the second-floor balcony and to install a new stainless steel handrail instead of that wall. From this, our architect proceeded to create a new set of drawings in Autodesk Revit.

Construction Notes

Every remodeling job has its construction notes to specify the scope of work to be done in each element of the plan. Our team inserted all the items called out to be demolished and renewed in organize construction notes for the contractor to follow.

3D Modeling, Rendering & Post Production

Our Revit drafters worked with our rendering staff to include a before and after visual of the building. Revit allows us to perform 2D drawings and 3D models simultaneously, so we imported the model into Lumion to render a shot of the lobby with the new handrail.

Gallery

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