Dassault systems (ds) (euronext paris: #13065, dsy.pa), a global leader in 3d solutions and product lifecycle management technologies (plm), announced that zaha hadid architects extended the implementation of digital project (dp), the building information modelling system (bim) of gehry technologies based on catia dassault systèmes.
zaha hadid architects is a state-of-the-art reality in the field of architecture and urban design, with a strong vocation to experimentation in the expansion and expansion of existing cities and landscapes. in search of a futuristic aesthetic, the studio designs and develops great buildings among the most innovative and complex on a global scale. among these stand out the soho galaxy of pechino, a mixed commercial and directional complex from 340.000 square meters, and the dongdaemun design plaza of seoul, 85.000 square meters, which houses a museum, a library and educational facilities.
carrying out projects of this entity is a challenging challenge. the construction of highly advanced facades and the combined use of glass, steel and composite materials with absolutely innovative structural functions require special processes and methodologies. the aspects of functionality, environmental compatibility and sustainability of buildings are equally complex in the case of new projects that must meet specific needs of functionality and planning and at the same time guarantee a remarkable visual and emotional impact. along the development cycle of a building, are many designers, geometries, engineers, urbanists, customers, project managers, builders and other figures who must have access to updated information about the state of projects in 2d and 3d to meet their different needs.
Christian ceccato, associated with zaha hadid architects, explained how a project is transformed into a real building. “We use digital tools in the entire creation process from the very beginning. We use various data sources, which must be combined and centralized, structured and integrated, forming a single set. for projects with these dimensions and complexity levels, precision is as fundamental as flexibility and speed, and 3d data are a critical element of project execution.
construction projects are developed on different software systems. to manage this variety of solutions, zaha hadid architects uses digital project (dp) of gehry technologies. digital project is a building information modelling system (bim) in 3d developed by gehry technologies that uses catia as a motor. Currently there are over 10 major projects for which the study is using dp.
Christian Ceccato explains how digital project is the main system for the work of the study. “As a unified 3d platform, dp allows us to develop 3d digital models creatively while maintaining the original design intent. the system offers a high degree of automation of simultaneous design that brings productivity to levels hardly reachable with any other method. with dp, zaha hadid architects can work with great safety and reliability, designing innovative, sophisticated and elegant structures of great size with the awareness that everything we design can be built”.
david jason gerber, vp of gehry technologies and assistant professor of usc school of architecture, said: “digital project is a bim solution that provides a unified infrastructure fundamental for the aec sector. The added value for zaha hadid architects lies in the potential of catia, software and services developed by gehry technologies and in the key role played by dp at major architecture studios worldwide, including som, herzog de meuron, arup, aedas and frank gehry. with dp architects can design extraordinary buildings and megastructures with a highly innovative use of materials, safely and with maximum control. these real “icones” of the new generations are realized thanks to the availability of digital information in 3d high fidelity provided by dp. dp. is the digital heritage that frank gehry leaves to architects who want to transform the world of building. ”jacques leveillé-nizerolle, catia ceo, dassault systèmes, added: “We are very satisfied that zaha hadid architects decided to extend the use of the bim system of gehry technologies based on catia to projects of great architectural importance. gehry technologies has combined advanced methodologies, consolidated experience and specific know-how in the construction industry with dassault systèmes solutions for the management of the product life cycle that have demonstrated their effectiveness over many years, adapting them to the commercial, technical and creative requirements of architecture studies. the aec sector is of fundamental importance for dassault systèmes, who constantly works to expand the offer to support the technological evolution of the world of architecture and building, from the most renowned architecture studios to the vast community of professionals worldwide. ”
profilo di zaha hadid architects
zaha hadid architects is a London architecture studio consisting of over 300 professionals working for world-famous architect zaha hadid. only woman to win the prestigious pritzker award, zaha hadid always pushes herself to the limits of architecture and urban planning. its projects stand out for the quality of the spaces, extending and enriching the existing landscapes, looking for a futuristic aesthetic that embraces all fields of design.
gehry technologies profilegehry technologies provides bim technologies and services (building information modeling) for planning, construction, analysis, control and development of building projects. the company provides digital construction solutions to a large number of professionals for different projects, from commercial initiatives and institutional buildings to large-scale infrastructure.
gehry technologies develops digital projectTM, a suite of integration, modelling and analysis applications. the company offers consulting and training services for digital project and multiplatform project strategies that provide for the adoption of bim software and customized solutions. digital project uses catia as a central engine.