United States Olympic and Paralympic Museum

Advanced fabrication processes combined with parametric 3D modeling give designers and architects the freedom and versatility to push the boundaries of their art and develop compelling design narratives with awe inspiring structures. The United States Olympic and Paralympic Museum (USOPM) (Fig. 1) designed by Diller Scofidio + Renfro (DS+R) is a manifestation of this approach.

This paper is a case study that will analyze three key aspects of the facade delivery from the fabrication and installation standpoints:

3D modeling process, BIM coordination, and field installation. This paper hopes to capture the essence of the implemented processes on the USOPM project as well as explore new avenues for the use of technology within the AEC industry at-large.

For 3D Modeling, this paper will detail the usage of parametric, feature-based modeling for the design, detailing, and fabrication of the complex metal panel shapes. For BIM Coordination, this paper will explore the use of coordinate point data and point cloud data for verification of as-built conditions, intersection of systems, and field layout. Lastly the paper will explore the field execution of the metal panel and curtainwall installation processes.