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IoT Integration in Yunshan Town Complex Design and Construction

Applicable Industries

Buildings
Retail

Applicable Functions

Procurement
Product Research & Development

Use Cases

Construction Management
Virtual Prototyping & Product Testing

About The Customer

The customer in this case is the Yunshan Town Complex in Chongqing, China. The complex is a two-building structure that serves as the entrance point to a new tourist resort located in the scenic Simian Mountain valley. The complex houses an art gallery, retail stores, a wedding chapel, and holiday residences. The design of the complex was inspired by the surrounding mountains and local architecture, and it was designed to withstand the consistent rain typical of the climate. The customer sought a design that would reflect the local architectural practices and natural elements, while also being functional and aesthetically pleasing.

The Challenge

The Yunshan Town Complex, located in the scenic Simian Mountain valley, was a unique project for the Shanghai-based Yuangou design agency. The team, more accustomed to designing urban complexes, was tasked with creating a two-building complex that would serve as the entrance point to a new tourist resort. The challenge was to design a structure that would emulate the surrounding mountains and local architecture, while housing an art gallery, retail stores, a wedding chapel, and holiday residences. The rural location and the need to reflect local architectural practices and natural elements presented a significant challenge. Additionally, the consistent rain typical of the climate necessitated the design of roofs that could effectively deflect rain.

The Solution

To overcome the challenge, the team of architects turned to Building Information Modeling (BIM) technology. They used Archicad to synchronize 2D and 3D views and send new versions quickly, enabling them to co-create and iterate the design remotely during the pandemic. The final design featured simple microcurved roofs and openings, which were the result of several design iterations. The roofs were mildly curved, with large eaves and gables, to deflect the consistent rain. The buildings were designed to mirror the surrounding mountains and exaggerate local architecture. To facilitate collaboration and execution of the project, the team used BIMx, a digital platform that allowed everyone involved in the project to understand the design and crucial details, such as the size of glass suitable for the node where the stone wall and curtain wall met.

Operational Impact

The use of BIM technology and the digital platform BIMx resulted in a successful design and construction process. The team was able to work remotely during the pandemic, co-creating and iterating the design through the synchronization of 2D and 3D views. The final design effectively mirrored the surrounding mountains and exaggerated local architecture, while also being functional and suitable for the climate. The use of BIMx facilitated collaboration and understanding among all those involved in the project, enabling them to understand crucial details and execute the project effectively. The result was a unique, aesthetically pleasing complex that met the customer's requirements and reflected the local architectural practices and natural elements.