HDR is an architectural, engineering and consulting firm that excels at complex projects and solving challenges for clients.
Roundstone Digital is a conceptual prototyping and three-dimensional design firm that serves a wide variety of industries.
Leading Z Corp. Customers include
Lockheed Martin
Mitre
Problem
HDR was working on a full redesign of a hospital and its surrounding buildings in San Diego. Accurate 3D models of the design concepts were necessary in order to communicate the plans for the project and win the business. Traditionally, HDR created models using large format printed 2D images pasted onto cut and raised foam board to communicate the topographical surface. The models were extremely time consuming to produce. In this case, the schedule was too tight to allow for the traditional modeling process.
The Solution:
Roundstone Digital uses a Z Corp. 3D Printer, capable of creating full color models directly from digital data. The Printer accepts data from CAD, representing the buildings, and GIS data, representing topographical images. HDR contracted with Roundstone Digital to have several models of the proposed plans produced.
Roundstone Digital was able to combine the CAD and GIS data, and produce several color 3D models of the project in 48 hours. HDR was thrilled with the quality of the models and the fast turnaround time.
The Result:
HDR was able to present complex build proposals to the client, and provide a 3D model of each design. These models were used as a tool to better explain the scope and concept of the project as well as a being a great “leave behind” marketing tool for HDR. The models played an integral role in HDR receiving a significant amount of work on the project.
“Roundstone Digital’s turnkey 3D modeling services and 3D Printing technology allowed us to present multiple full-color models to our client at the proposal stage - without any internal resources, significant delays, or large costs. It capitalized on our internal 2D drawing, 3D modeling, GIS, and animation content to create a very accurate and fully colored model in days not weeks.”
