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Previously, it was necessary to build a mock-up to get an overview of all details in a complicated design, which was very costly. Today, 3D projection has made it possible to achieve a far better understanding of the design spaces. The employees of Henning Larsen Architects are conversant with the building classification systems, SfB and DBK, as well as international standards.

3D design is primarily a helpful communication tool. It is an unequalled tool to communicate architecture to clients and between all parties in a design process. It strengthens interdisciplinary collaboration between for instance architects and engineers and, in the final analysis, it results in much better projects.

Henning Larsen Architects master state-of-the-art digital tools.

3D projection was introduced at Henning Larsen Architects as soon as in 2006 in connection with the design of Reykjavik Concert and Congress Centre. The building was designed in 3D from the beginning.

Employees from the company have been involved in introducing Digital Construction in Denmark and today, they are much in demand internationally as 3D speakers.

Today, most new projects are designed in 3D. An extensive, internal educational programme ensures that company employees are kept up-to-date.

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3D projection

3D Building Information Modeling (BIM) provides you with a design tool that ensures a red thread through building projects. It is only necessary to draw the various elements once and all drawings in a project are based on one and the same 3D model.

The 3D model contains information of all building parts. It provides the best basis for controlling all building details - not least the financial management of the design process.

A 3D model is a powerful communication tool across all disciplines in the building process. Detailed information can easily be shared and the building model is a helpful tool as regards the authorities consideration of location, area, facade expression compared to the surrounding buildings etc.

Parametric design

The creative phase has often been a challenge for the design of a project when ideas have not been realisable. By means of parametric design, it is possible to hold on to some basic elements and change other isolated elements.

Parametric design relates to the connection between building components and allows for the user to make changes in one place, which then automatically influence related building components in ever-widening circles. The technology provides you with an unequalled opportunity to test many variations of a design with a high degree of detail and precision.

The method allows you to focus on solving design issues and then let the computer make the drawings. Henning Larsen Architects uses Bentley Architecture, MicroStation, Generative Components and Grasshopper.

Massar Childrens Discovery Centre in Damascus. Syria, is designed paramtrically.

Digital core competences

Henning Larsen Architects primarily applies Microstation. All employees are familiar with 3D and regularly receive training in new digital opportunities. They are conversant with the building classification systems, SfB and DBK as well as international standards.

In addition to all parts of MS Office, MS Project and a number of standard software tools and proprietary applications supporting internal administration and project management, state-of-the-art graphic software is applied, including Adobe CS3 (InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop), Adobe Premiere and AfterEffects.

Henning Larsen Architects possesses profound competences in the use of IT and the preparation of IKT (Information and Communication Technology) agreements in building projects. The company offers 3D visualisations and animations at a photo-realistic level. For this purpose, programmes such as MicroStation 3D, FormZ, 3ds Max Design and Rhino etc. are applied.

The objective of Henning Larsen Architects is that all new projects should be designed in 3D in accordance with Digital Construction demands. Due to its special knowledge in the area, Henning Larsen Architects has contributed to introducing new 3D standards in recent years. This also applies to parametric design where the company's competences not only include project design but also a high degree of practical solutions in the detailed planning phase and later on in the construction phase.

The company's project designs meet the design, layer structure and CAD manual standards of the organisation, bips (short for construction - IT - productivity - cooperation). MicroStation is compatible with dwg format.

All exchange of information and communication take place through a joint project web. Henning Larsen Architects has experience with Byggeweb, which supports the demands of Digital Construction regarding digital document control and filing.