BAE Systems Reception Block,
by Swift Design

The jury commented "A great example of a collaborative project sharing information with different disciplines to ensure delivery of this signature building. Tight coordination with the design consultant as well as the cladding and glazing contractors ensured a pain free construction process on the construction site."

The public commented:
"A building I would really like to go and see! A great example of collaboration with other project disciplines", "Striking use of conventional construction materials", "How funky does this building look!"

 

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Exeter University Forum,
by SH Structures

"A challenging multi-material project with no room for error and the issues facing the project team meeting fabrication tolerances and erection methods must have been immense. Geometry information shared with the glazing contractors must have been invaluable." said the jury.

The public commented:
"The structure shows how versatile the Tekla software has become mixing timber and steel components together to produce an harmonious solution which takes advantage of the lightweight and flexible properties of timber and the strength of steel to produce what would appear to be an interesting thought provoking building. Inspired!!!!", "The complex nature of the design and the integration of different materials to the overall structure and the dimensional accuracy to make the structure work must have been paramount."

 

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Leadenhall Tower, by Arup

The judges felt that this could be an exemplar project for the future, already at the tender stage demonstrating both process improvement through sharing of the model information between different software's as well as between project members with different needs and responsibilities delivering almost seamless use of the model geometry for analysis and design of the structure as well as the individual complex nodes. The design team also sought expertise from the supply chain to build the nodes in a way that would enable simpler fabrication processes as the project develops.

The public commented:
"It's the first of its kind", "An excellent combination of steel and concrete modelled using Tekla BIM software. Most interesting portion - Tekla model was provided to main contractors during bid process (in order to have clear visualisation). This means that the use of software is just not restricted to consulting organisations.", "Wow!", "Massive building, great detailing, clever use of technology to transfer design data between applications.", "Innovative integration of the Tekla model with other disciplines", "This model uses the 3D Tekla model to achieve very complex node geometries at intersection points. The finished product will be an amazing addition to Londons skyline."

 

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The Peace Bridge, by Rowecord

The judges felt that this was "Altogether an impressive project with complex geometry and effective use of the model for defining temporary works, centre of gravity, lifting and transportation requirements. The model geometry was also used by the survey team to check and record relevant control points along the structure."

The public commented:
"Looks Good", "It's complex modelling that puts Tekla to the test.", "I voted for it due to its unique design and aesthetics.", "Complex angles and clever hidden connections", "It's nice, lol."

 

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The Orbit,
By Watson Steel Structures Ltd

Winner of the public vote and they had a lot to say:
"I always vote based on my perception of how I'd tackle that particular job and this one stands out as the one that would require the most attention to detail and skill.", "It gets my vote due to the complexity of generating the views and doing connections in the model.", "A structure of challenging work for design as well as manufacturing, This shows how Tekla can be used for such challenges.", "It got my vote for the complexity of the geometry on this project.", "Its the only one I don't think I'd have any chance of doing myself!", "It's amazing.", "I liked its complexity, both in the modelling and fabrication/erection.", "Fantastic architecture, witnessed the manufacture of it personally and was blown away with the complexity of the structure.", "Look at it, its fab!!!"

 

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