Coastway, a international chartered land surveying and geospatial engineering company, completed a 3D laser scan survey of the historic Qasr Al Hosn Fort Council Chamber in Abu Dhabi to produce a 3D BIM Model with project partners 3rd Dimension. Read our case study and look at the impressive 2D, Point Cloud and 3D deliverables.

1. Qasr Al Hosn Fort Council
Chamber, Abu Dhabi
Laser Scan to BIM
Case Study
© Coastway Ltd 2013

2. Overview
The Qasr al Hosn Cultural Quarter in Abu Dhabi is home to Qasr al Hosn
Fort the city’s oldest building and the historical significance of this
ancient structure, constructed over 250 years ago, is beyond measure. It
was originally designed to guard a water source and one that housed its
royal families for generations. Adjacent to the fort is the Abu Dhabi
Cultural Foundation. This centre was founded in 1981, of typical Islamic
design with elaborate courtyards and arched columns, as a hub for
learning and the arts. Events held at the centre include concerts, movies,
art workshops lectures and exhibits. With the success of the Qasr Al
Hosn festival, celebrating 250 years of history and culture, there are
plans to re-design this magnificent structure into a prominent tourist
attraction and to update the visitors centre, art gallery, coffee shop and
restaurant to facilitate festivals.

3. Client Requirements
Coastway were appointed by GECO Engineering on behalf of the Abu
Dhabi Tourism and Cultural Authority to carry out a 3D Laser Scan
Survey of three areas within the Qasr al Hosn Quarter.
Survey data was required to produce 3D models of all three areas for
redesign and planning purposes.
The three areas that we were asked to laser scan survey included two
areas connected by an external walkway which formed part of the
cultural centre and the third area was an isolated building – the council
chamber.

4. Coastway Solution
We used the Faro Focus 3D laser scanner to carry out the survey of the
three areas. The Faro Focus 3D laser scanner had many benefits for this
project including its ability to provide colour scan data and being
compact and light-weight meant it was easy to transport overseas.
The Faro Focus 3D laser scanner enabled us to collate all of the survey
data required for the modelling process.
We provided GECO Engineering with a 3D Model of each area.
The survey data was successfully carried out over three days which
tested the surveying team and equipment in extreme temperatures.

5. Point Cloud Data of the Council Chamber

6. Elevation of Areas 1 & 2 in the Cultural Centre

7. Exterior of Areas 1 and 2 of Cultural Centre

8. Isometric View of Cultural Centre Area 1

9. Models of Council Chamber Area 3

10. Cultural Centre Room 2 Interior

11. Talk to us today
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