By integrating the use of CATIA and the Design for Manufacture and Assembly framework (DfMA), AR-MA has been successfully delivered Darling Square Library project designed by Kengo Kuma and developed by Lendlease.
The Darling Square Library is a great example of how the integrated process can eliminate development risks and ensure the delivery time of the project.
Developed by Lendlease and designed by Kengo Kuma & Associates, the building is a circular post-tensioned concrete structure with a striking façade composed of a doubleskin of timber strips that wrap and encircle the building.
Watch their Darling Square Library story with the adoption of DfMA framework and 3DEXPERIENCE CATIA solution
The development team engaged AR-MA as the project integration and DfMA consultant. AR-MA’s role was integrating the knowledge from each stakeholder (development, design, structure, fabrication, and construction) into a single comprehensive model designed for manufacture and installation.
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AR-MA is a leader in the design and delivery of complex architectural projects. Their hybrid practice includes architectural design, virtual design and construction, automation, and façade design digital fabrication.
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Darling Square Library
Facade Automation on 3DEXPERIENCE CATIA Engineering Templates & EKL scripting
A comprehensive model designed for manufacture, where the assembly and installation are simulated and rehearsed before construction, creates transparency and surfaces risks. Additionally, rehearsing the manufacture and installation through digital and physical models creates a smooth design and construction experience and maximises project profitability. Through their integrated and comprehensive model, AR-MA ensured the project came in on time and on budget.
On the Darling Square Library, they built digital prototypes of the façade model on 3DEXPERIENCE CATIA. Then they collaboratively developed and reviewed these with design, engineering, and fabrication. These prototypes ensured alignment across the team that they met all constraints and objectives.
Digital prototype of timber facade module
Digitally prototyping the design and construction is essential with modern complex projects. However, building and reviewing physical prototypes is no less essential. Without the detailed resolution a prototype brings, you are leaving problems to be discovered on site. Many problems in design and construction are created and exacerbated by incomplete documentation and latent physical risks that are only understood once fabrication starts.
Physical prototype of timber facade module
CATIA by Dassault Systèmes is the world’s leading solution for integrated Product Design, Engineering and Systems Engineering. The software is scalable and can support thousands of users working on different systems in a single model in real-time.