Described by the project team as the “Empire State Building on its side,” the 510,000-sq-ft mixed-use development fills four acres once used for the maintenance and storage of rail cars. Simulating two long trains, the six-story structure combines 438 apartments with residential amenities, a commercial/retail zone with restaurants, offices and stores, above- and below-grade parking and improved outdoor space.
Live, web-based building information modeling planning sessions facilitated optimum constructibility and discipline coordination, says Steve Pellegren, executive vice president with Bernards. “The utilization of 3D images, animations and models brought clarity to the project, enhancing visualization and reducing errors and omissions.”