Misk City Phase 1 . Riyadh . Saudi Arabia
''A key requirement from our client was to identify different tree species by the relevant tree shapes. Tree representations needed to be realistic in 3D views and light enough for efficient IFC exports whilst following some determined standards in 2D views. This required the development of an in-house custom GDL object (Billboard Tool) to implement parametric custom tree shapes and textures that would allow quick modifications in 2D and 3D representations if the design specifications changed. Our BillboardTool also responds to MVOs to manage detail levels.''
Jaime Ingram . BIM Lead
The project consists of the 3D modelling, coordination and BIM data management for the landscaping design of a new city in Saudi Arabia following ISO 19650 protocols.
Our client for this project is FSDC (https://fsdcollective.com/) a very talented and experienced landscape architect based in Madrid (Spain).
We were contracted as BIM and Archicad experts to coordinate the design in 3D with the project team working in different authoring platforms.
We worked alongside an experienced and diverse team using different software. The team included:
FSDC (Autocad), CRTKL (lead designer and architect - REVIT), Arcadis (Project Manager), JLL (BIM protocol and BEP manager), SAUDI DIYAR (Structural, Civil and MEP engineering - REVIT), Crystal Fountains (Water Features Designer - REVIT), Wernersobek (Spatial Structure Designer - Rhinoceros - Grasshopper) and Mott Macdonald (Traffic Management - Autocad - Civil 3D).
As part of the team, we delivered the project over 17 months from RIBA Stages 1 to 5 (construction tender set) completed in October 2022.
All 2D and 3D information, including the full landscaping construction set has been extracted from the Archicad 3D BIM model we developed.
Link to Misk Foundation: https://nonprofitcity.sa/en/home
Link to Misk City: https://nonprofitcity.sa/en/home
Exploded Models
Federated Models
BIMx Visualisation
Information Management
Customised 2D Graphic Standards (plan)
Customised 2D Graphic Standards (section)
Adaptable Billboard Design Tool available there
Our Adaptable Billboard Tool is a fully customisable entourage tool allowing to use transparent PNGs to create bespoke trees, plants, people, animals, etc. Your imagination is the limit! It is available there: www.airc.market/004-billboard-tool