Container Camp House Infrastructure Design Top Drill Container House Design

An expansive space that will straddle LA’s famed Wilshire Boulevard, the project will feature 110,000 square feet of gallery space in one single level to display and present art in a non-hierarchical, egalitarian way. As part of the new building, Clark will construct a new theater, education spaces, three restaurants, a museum shop, multi-purpose event spaces, and ancillary and back-of-house facilities.

The California Building for the Permanent Collection is slated to open to the public in 2024.

Client

California Building Co

Location

Los Angeles, California

Category

Construction & Engineering

Architect

Thomas Smith Studio

Year Completed

2024

Container Camp House Infrastructure Design Top Drill Container House Design

The Top Drill Container House project involved creating a comprehensive 3D model of a container house, focusing on both exterior and interior designs. Utilizing advanced scanning and modeling techniques, the project aimed to produce precise and detailed models for future reference and potential construction.

Tools Used

  • Laser Scanner: Used to capture detailed 3D scan data of the container house in E57 file format.
  • Reverse Engineering Software: Employed for processing and enhancing scan data, extracting dimensions, and ensuring accurate alignment.
  • 3D Modeling Software: Used for creating and rendering 3D models and drafting individual components.

Challenges Overcome

  • Data Alignment: Ensuring accurate alignment and dimension extraction from complex scan data required meticulous processing and attention to detail.
  • Comprehensive Modeling: Creating a complete and detailed model of both the interior and exterior demanded precise planning and execution.

Outcome

The project successfully delivered a detailed and accurate 3D model of the Top Drill container house, complete with comprehensive interior and exterior designs. The use of advanced scanning and modeling tools ensured high precision and quality throughout the project. The final deliverables, including rendered images and detailed drawings, provide valuable resources for future reference and potential construction, showcasing our expertise in complex architectural modeling projects.

Process

Data Acquisition:
  • Captured 3D scan data of the container house using a laser scanner, resulting in data in E57 file format.
  • Imported the scan data into Reverse Engineering Software for further processing.
Data Processing:
  • Enhanced the quality and alignment of the scan data within the Reverse Engineering Software.
  • Extracted precise dimensions from the scan data using the Sketch with Mesh feature.
3D Modeling:
  • Utilized extracted dimensions to create detailed 3D models of both the exterior and interior of the container house.
  • Ensured models were accurate and comprehensive, reflecting the true dimensions and layout of the structure.
Assembly and Arrangement:
  • Assembled all components to create a complete model of the container house.
  • Arranged interior elements according to scan data, ensuring a realistic and practical layout.
Rendering:
  • Applied rendering tools to create realistic visualizations of both the interior and exterior models.
  • Produced high-quality images for presentations and future reference.
Drafting:
  • Created detailed assembly and individual component drawings, highlighting the positions and specifications of interior elements.