Historic Hospitality Expansion

Expanding a landmark hotel — originally designed by Michael Graves — demanded more than technical coordination. A major exhibition hall addition had to be integrated into an operational property, aligning with existing facades and site conditions while accommodating multiple consultants and an evolving structural environment. The stakes were high: any documentation gap or coordination failure would ripple directly into construction costs and schedule.

fivD stepped in as BIM lead, building a single coordinated model that unified the design architect, structural, MEP, and interiors teams from the outset. The approach was straightforward: make every decision visible early, so the owner, contractor, and authorities saw a stable, consistent project — not a moving target. A detailed model reflecting both existing and proposed conditions supported live coordination, design flexibility, and contractor quantity take-off across 170,000 sq. ft. of new exhibition space.

Early concepts were transitioned into a central Revit model, with fivD overseeing all documentation from design development through interior finishes. Regular coordination sessions, disciplined model health checks, and structured view management kept every discipline in alignment. Automated quality assurance workflows intercepted errors before they triggered comment cycles, protecting both schedule and the integrity of a building whose architectural legacy demanded nothing less than precision.

A complex, historically significant expansion — delivered on spec, on schedule, and without disrupting a fully operational hotel. Contractors received clean, contractor-ready data for accurate quantity take-offs.