Case Study: Orcutt Winslow Partnership achieves faster BIM coordination with Archicad from Graphisoft

Orcutt Winslow Partnership delivers a 122,500-square-foot arena with Graphisoft Archicad

Orcutt Winslow Partnership, an architectural firm, faced a compressed timeline and complex coordination challenges while designing the Anderson Auto Field House, a large pre-engineered sports facility. They needed to overcome significant site-related delays and intricately coordinate with structural engineers and subcontractors, all while aiming for a customized design that didn't look prefabricated. They achieved this using Graphisoft's Archicad BIM software.

Leveraging Graphisoft's Archicad, the small project team implemented a full BIM process, using IFC to seamlessly integrate models from various disciplines. Key features like the Curtain Wall tool drastically reduced modeling time and simplified design changes for the building envelope and interior finishes. This allowed Orcutt Winslow to successfully coordinate the complex project, meet the aggressive schedule, and submit complete, coordinated drawings to the city, ultimately delivering a distinctive building that maximized natural light within budget.

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