Week 9 - Interior Modelling (Jake)

With the Architectural and Structural models near completion it was possible to begin the interior fit-out in week 9. This process involves creating the interior detailing, including furniture placement, interior and partition walls, wall and floor finishes as well as the interior greenery. The first step in this process is to work out the furniture plan, collaborating with Adam who completed the architectural model. The layout for each individual space had to be designed according to the architectural design and circulation studies.

 

Ground Floor Schematic Plan

  

Ground Floor Circulation Plan

The furniture layout was completed by using the component tool to import furniture into the interior model. The furniture plan was devised based on the schematic design and consultations between Adam and myself.

Component Tool

Component families can be loaded into the project using the load family tool and offers a comprehensive list of components to complete the interior fit out.

 Revit Component Library-

However the revit component library can become highly limiting as you are restricted to the set number of families available. If a different family is desired for the fit-out it must be either created using the "Model In-Place" tool or by downloading a family from an outside location. A very useful tool for interior fit outs is revit city, which provides free downloads of user created families, offering a more diverse range of furniture and equipment.

 

Revit City Component Downloads

Another useful tool for interior modelling is the grouping tool which allows the user to group individual items rather than selecting them individually. This tool was useful in the interior fitout for creating collaborative work spaces in the studios and also creating indoor planter boxes.

 

Collaboration Spaces 

In accordance with the brief the studio spaces for local artists aims to achieve an open and collaborative environment. Allowing artists freedom in their work and also exhibiting local artists at work. 

 Interior Planter Boxes

The brief also had an emphasis on introducing greenery to both the site and interior of the building. This was achieved through landscaping and also the inclusion of a green wall and extensive indoor plants. In order to achieve continuity between exterior and interior green spaces it was necessary to collaborate with the landscape designer, Ben. 

After work began on the interior fit-out it became apparent that some small details would need to be changed in the architectural and structural models. Small details such as door locations needed to be shifted to accomodate the furniture plan.   

Example Schematic Alteration