Success Story

Downtown Heritage Building

BentallGreenOak x ERA

Using 3D laser scanning technology to capture all exterior heritage details.

Client
BentallGreenOak x ERA

Property Information
Multi-unit mix-use building + multiple-storey garage structure
220,000+ sq. ft.
Located in Downtown Toronto

the front entrance to the three story commercial building.

The Problem

The building was going to be demolished and turned into a new condominium development in Downtown Toronto. The exterior facade of the building has heritage status, so it has to be preserved. The client did not have any drawings of the building or garage, so they hired UNIQ to complete a full as-built package.

the back view of the three story commercial building.
a second back view of the three story commercial building with parked vehicles in the adjacent parking lot.

The Solution

Taking into account the importance of the heritage brick facade, we used 3D scanning technology to capture all the exterior heritage details and wall thicknesses. Coordinating closely with all the tenants, we measured all the spaces to create an up-to-date layout of the entire building and garage.

AutoCad drawing of the existing floor plan model for the first level of the commercial building.
AutoCad drawing of the existing floor plan model for the second level of the commercial building.
AutoCad drawing of the existing floor plan model for the third level of the commercial building.
AutoCad drawing of the existing floor plan model for the third level of the commercial building.

The Outcome

We delivered a complete Revit package to our client with floor plans, exterior elevations, and a roof plan of the building. The model was geo-referenced to a provided survey. As a result, our clients had enough information and existing drawings to continue their new development plans.

the AutoCad drawings of the accurate floor plans of all the existing units.
Testimonial

UNIQ went the extra mile, providing support service long after the measurement work was completed. They handled complex, sensitive areas professionally. Their technical expertise in integrating their measurements into an overall plan and model really helped the project.
Ryan Moore (he, him, his), MPI, MCIP, RPP
Senior Director of Development, BentallGreenOak

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