From Concept to Construction (Curves in Architecture)

This video is an overview of a curvilinear canopy design modeled in SketchUp, and detailed in Revit. The SketchUp form was modeled using the Soap Skin & Bubble plugin:
Soap Skin & Bubble
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Further freeform modeling was performed in Revit using the conceptual mass tool with splines creating forms that can be converted to curtain systems to represent façade / roof paneling.
Detailing and structural framing was coordinated in Revit for fabrication and construction documents.
This design was for Caputo's Fresh Markets located in Norridge, IL.
Project Architect/Designer: Stephen Coorlas (While employed at Camburas Theodore LTD)
#parametricarchitecture #curvilinear #architecture

[@benguler2161]

Awesome workflow! The best part is seeing how it's being built.

[@StephenCoorlas]

That’s our favorite part too. We’ll create some updates videos as the job finishes up 🤘🏼

[@northof6041]

Awesome 👍

[@StephenCoorlas]

Thanks so much!

[@owaishashmi8850]

These easy to understand Facade detailing are really helpful. Great content. also if you can share any detailing about faceted facade.

[@StephenCoorlas]

Thanks for watching - I might produce some videos on faceting curved architecture in the future since it appears its not a commonly taught practice

[@yudhyaqsa1435]

New yo your channel, great contents Thanks for the architectural and structural explanations👍

[@StephenCoorlas]

Absolutely, thanks for tuning in!

[@tifando]

that's great workflow..then waiting for detail tutorial😗

[@StephenCoorlas]

Thanks, I will start uploading more detailed tutorials on our company page "Coorlas Architecture"

[@andrewsullivan1523]

That's great how does soap skin relate to revit? and how did you model the structure to follow the roof membrane?

[@StephenCoorlas]

Great questions. The soap skin basically served as a guide. I used the Massing & Site > In-Place Mass tool to create node-based lofts that mimicked the soap skin form. Then placed my structure in plan view, and modified the heights of members in section and elevation leaving a predetermined offset for the light gauge framing, sheathing, membrane, and roofing system above. I will create a more detailed video once the project is completed 👍🏼

[@andrewsullivan1523]

@@StephenCoorlas Yeah that would be cool, making that sort of structure looks akin to making the guggenheim to me. But then again I don't have training in that sort of complex 3d geometry.

[@StephenCoorlas]

@@andrewsullivan1523 You can do it. It just takes time and patience. It might be a bit before I get to making that video, so feel free to reach out to me directly to discuss more. You can find my email address at the about page on my YT channel.

[@arloloul]

The first part of the video, the animation, would you please share the software or application you used to create? I have been trying to do it but can't figure out how.

[@StephenCoorlas]

Yes, have had others interested in this technique also, so I will make a video explaining how to accomplish this. Thanks for your interest!