Simple concrete slabs and columns began the different discussions about the specifics of the project with structural engineers. Construction took roughly three and a half years.Īt the beginning of designing the structure, Rhode Partners relied on modeling its own kind of structure in the Archicad environment. The Independent building development has ended up being the tallest building in Austin and was designed in Archicad from start to finish, using the same model for the entire design phase of the project, which spanned over a two-year schedule. The 3D environment of Archicad enhances the ability to investigate the design, jumping between the 2D and 3D spaces allows for increased efficiency and creativity. Coordination has emerged as a hugely important one in recent years, needing to visualize multiple systems working well within a design. When the team wants to engage parametric software such as Rhino and Grasshopper for more complex modeling, seamless interfacing in Archicad keeps things smoothly connected.ĭesign and construction challenges have varied throughout Rhode Partners’ long history of working in Archicad.
Using Archicad allowed Rhode Partners to set up a streamlined workflow, no longer doubling work, giving them the ability to visualize and document in the same program. It offered the most robust features for modeling and documentation offering an all-in-one solution. The team methodically compared features in BIM solutions which revealed that Archicad offered a more complete solution. When looking for software to design with, the firm was looking for a solution that offered 3D visualizations and modeling. The firm principals say Archicad provided accurate, detailed concepts of the tower and made it possible for them to launch their concept phase of design directly in Archicad. Maximizing the use of this program, empowered them to design and manage the design and development of The Independent. They have used Archicadfrom Graphisoftfor the past 17 years, since the firm's beginning.
Rhode Partners Architecture Firm specializes in multi-family housing, mixed-use hospitality, and high-rise to mid-rise urban mixed-use buildings.
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