AIA Technology in Architectural Practice 2008 BIM Award Harley-Davidson Museum
Tableof Contents DESCRIPTIVE DATA Architect s Statement 3 Contractor s Statement 4 Owner s Statement 5 Project narrative The Project & Team 8 A Closer Look: Design/Deliver Process Innovation Using BIM 9 Non-Technology Factors 14 2
Architect sstatement The Harley-Davidson Motorcycle Company has collected and scrupulously maintained one motorcycle for each model it has produced in its 100-year plus history, producing a collection of unrivaled significance. This museum project was designed to house, protect and display that collection, as well as a vast archive of print material, memorabilia, clothing and everything documenting a century of one of America s greatest manufacturers and the culture that has grown up around it. The new museum also needed to be an icon of the Harley-Davidson design culture itself, displaying the sophisticated but rough and ready aesthetic that has driven the design of its motorcycles for generations. Unlike most production vehicles, Harley-Davidson bikes expose their making: you can see all of the systems that make up the bike. There are no sheet-metal housings, fiber glass shrouds or covers so typical of most vehicles; you can see everything from fuel lines to exhaust systems. And these systems have been organized into a rough and very American beauty. BIM allowed the new Harley-Davidson Museum to be very much like the motorcycles it houses, with all of it s systems on display but coordinated into a robust and organized whole. BIM allowed for every building system to be modeled and studied until everything from conduit to sprinkler pipes could be part of an organized and designed whole. BIM was used not only as a documentation and coordination system, but as a device to allow Harley-Davidson to walk through their building before it was built. For Harley s culture of designers, this meant not a generic rendering, but a complete look at every system in the building and how they interact with each other to produce a Harley-Davidson. 3 Sequence of model phasing the main lobby
a. Annex / Archive building b. Museum building c. Retail / Restaurant building a b c Contractor sstatement Challenged with one of the most unique projects our team has ever been selected for, we were excited to construct this historical landmark for Harley-Davidson Motor Company and the Milwaukee community. From the onset of selection, we partnered with the owner and architectural teams to understand their vision, internalize their passion, and deliver a Museum and site that exceeded their expectations. To accomplish the construction of this exceptionally designed facility, our team recognized that the Building Information Modeling (BIM) would be a vital tool in the entire process. We subsequently conveyed the necessity of the BIM process to all project partners, and collaboratively, the team agreed the process would prove monumental for seamless communication, design, and construction. This indeed was the case; BIM assisted the team in all phases of the project and resulted in quantifiable benefits for Harley-Davidson. Our team is honored to have served as a project partner for this unique project and hopes Harley-Davidson 4 enthusiasts, tourists, and Milwaukee residents alike visit the Museum and experience everything the site has to offer.
Schedule sequence of construction Owner s Statement The Harley-Davidson Museum is a whole new dimension to the Harley-Davidson experience and brings passion alive through stories of the people, products, culture and history of Harley-Davidson. To successfully bring our vision for the Museum to life, Harley-Davidson Motor Company partnered with an innovative design and construction team. Constructed on 20 acres of land near downtown Milwaukee, the Harley-Davidson Museum reflects the industrial history of Harley-Davidson and Milwaukee with its architectural urban design elements. The Museum features exposed glass and steel, an impressive 80-foot tower bearing the Harley-Davidson Bar & Shield, and a wall constructed entirely of glass and exposed steel beams within the Museum. Each of these specific design elements as well as others throughout our site required meticulous attention to detail, innovative tools, and an excellent project team. Our team was very impressed with the innovative tools offered by the project team, specifically the use of Building Information Modeling (BIM). BIM provided us with a virtual 3D model that allowed us to make educated decisions about the design options that would best fit the final vision of our Museum. This process was invaluable to us and resulted in the Museum s completion on time and within budget. Harley-Davidson Motor Company congratulates our project partners in successfully bringing our vision and passion to life. 5
The Harley-Davidson Museum during Harley-Davidson s 105th Anniversary Celebration in August 2008 The Harley-Davidson Museum is located in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, the home of Harley-Davidson Motor Company for 105 years. Constructed on a 20-acre site, the 130,000-squarefoot campus is a dramatic addition to Milwaukee s Menomonee River Valley. Three buildings house the Museum and Archives, restaurant and café, retail store, and special event space. 6
Transparent Annex building shows MEP systems 7 One-of-a-kind buildings constructed from bold and timeless materials such as steel, glass, and brick. The unique design blends the surrounding water and green spaces with an urban appeal, and reflects the industrial heritage of both Harley-Davidson and the City of Milwaukee. The one-of-a-kind buildings constructed from bold and timeless materials such as steel, glass, and brick are located right along the street edge, creating a unique and active street life. The community-focused design incorporates a variety of pedestrian-friendly green elements, including a river walk, park-like vistas, parking gardens, and impressive views of the City and river.
The Project& Team a. First floor Annex section b. Underground plumbing in Restaurant building c. MEP Systems under Hanging Gallery d. Looking north on the first floor of Museum building e. View of first floor Ramp Exhibit from second floor of Museum building a b c These distinctively designed buildings pay homage to the industrial history of Harley-Davidson and Milwaukee while giving the site a friendly and inviting feel. The structural design includes a variety of building forms and materials that lend to its architectural appeal. The Museum architecture incorporates urban design elements including an exoskeleton of galvanized steel, glazed black brick, glass curtain walls, and metal panels with various types of finishes. To construct this one-of-a-kind destination, Harley-Davidson Motor Company selected a team that included a design architect, an architect of record, and a construction manager. The goal of the team was to create this world-class Museum while working collaboratively to exceed Harley- Davidson s expectations. To accomplish this goal, the team felt it was imperative to use Building Information Modeling (BIM). d 8
A Closer Look:Design/Deliver Process Innovation Using BIM Overall view of the Museum building TTo effectively manage the BIM process, the construction manager acted as the model manager linking the design models to the installation/ subcontractor models used to create the Museum site. Using state-of-the-art software such as Autodesk MEP, Revit, and Navisworks, the construction manager provided 3D models for project team members and served as the administrative leader overseeing this resourceful and essential tool. A project-specific FTP site geared exclusively toward the use of BIM was developed and utilized by each team member. This site encouraged new forms of collaboration, distributed critical information, and provided an easily accessible exchange of information for project stakeholders. The Harley-Davidson 3D model also encouraged teamwork among firms, even those that are usually not part of the BIM process. At any time, the owner, subcontractors, and engineers could access the realtime virtual model. During the design phase, this vital tool provided the owner with visual design concepts of proposed building components which resulted in educated decisions about the Museum site s final layout. During construction, an onsite Plan Room Computer was utilized by foremen, superintendents, and BIM was an efficient, time-saving tool that was a vital part in the construction of the Harley-Davidson Museum campus. subcontractors to plan, communicate, and verify locations and routing for construction to ensure everything fit correctly. This continuous exchange of information amongst all team members resulted in a knowledgeable and effective project team during all phases of the project. BIM played a regular part in the construction of the Harley-Davidson Museum and was an efficient, timesaving tool. The benefits of the 3D model directly correlated to the successful completion of this project on time and within budget. The model provided: conceptual design, visualization, constructability 9
BIM use benefited prefabrication and early coordination thus maximizing construction efficiency review, schedule simulations, building coordination, procurement, prefabrication, shop drawings and layouts, and a wide variety of other benefits. Specific to the Harley- Davidson Museum project, the documented examples and quantified benefits in efficiency and quality while using BIM included: Early coordination of system components to maximize construction efficiency of underground utilities Assurance of quality MEP systems installation (both in appearance and operation) incorporating preferred routes and locations of MEP systems An MEP coordination pre-process that eliminated the need for costly MEP rework A quality verification tool that ensured proper installation among subcontractors One notable quantified benefit of the 3D model involved diligent coordination of the MEP systems in all three buildings on the Museum site. To maintain the design intent of a b the facility, and its open concept, the project team had very limited ceiling space to hide MEP systems. Using the 3D model, the MEP systems were meticulously planned MEP CONFLICTS c d and coordinated within the structure walls and floors rather than in the ceilings. To accomplish this feat, the team used the 3D model to map out the exact locations of the MEP systems, test for clashes, finalize an installation schedule, and provide information to subcontractors for shop drawings layouts at the time of construction. The model not only incorporated traditional MEP systems, it also included the intricate MEP space requirements and layouts for the exhibits, kitchen equipment, interior design needs, and civil engineering requirements. The 3D model provided cost and 0 Red items show conflicts between systems and/ or the building s structure a. HVAC conflict with steel structure b. Plumbing conflict with steel structure c. Plumbing conflict with concrete grade beam d. HVAC conflict with fire protection and electrical time savings in that the systems were installed correctly the first time and did not require any rework in the field.
The Harley-Davidson Museum project involved a wide variety of innovative processes to construct this very intricate design. Documentation of innovative processes used to realize the Harley-Davidson Museum project included: An expanded 3D MEP coordination process including exhibit models to assist the project team in ensuring the floor and wall penetrations did not clash with prefabricated components. An onsite Plan Room Computer with access to real-time model was utilized by subcontractors, foremen, and superintendents to plan, communicate, and verify locations and routings of systems. Visualization of space was of utmost importance for the owner. To accommodate this request, the team developed a schedule of construction model checkpoints that helped guide the coordination team as well as communicate with the owner the routing and identification of systems. The core project team involved consultants who are not normally included in MEP coordination process in the model discussions to inform them about architectural space requirements pertaining to MEP systems. (Examples of these consultants included: elevator equipment, exhibits, kitchen equipment, interior designers, and civil engineers). In addition to the unique steel structure of the Harley-Davidson Museum buildings, the exterior design required walls constructed of black and grey bricks hand-crafted to reflect Harley s unique brand. In the early stages of planning for the Museum s south wall (a wall bearing the Harley-Davidson name containing 4,700 hand-laid bricks), the problem of constructability and aesthetics surfaced. As a solution, the project team suggested using templates for construction. To test this idea, two mock-up panels were constructed, one with the pixilated appearance, and the other with the coped or curved appearance utilizing the proposed template process. The template process proved to be the innovative solution for construction. MODEL AS BUILT 11
a. Brick layout template for construction b. Model image that accurately depicts the final layout of bricks c. Final construction photo a 12 The team went to work creating a template process that involved overlaying the Harley-Davidson font onto the wall elevation in an Autodesk platform and incorporating the stacked brick layout onto the text. Each brick was then assigned a code incorporating the course number, brick number, and brick color. The bricks were laid out three to a sheet and printed at full scale allowing for the shape to be easily transferred onto the brick. After cutting out the template and transferring the shape to the physical brick, the brick was cut on site to match the desired shape. Each piece was labeled according to the code assigned and installed according to the plan. b This process was very successful. It ensured an exceptional appearance and a documented way to ensure Harley-Davison s proper font and layout was incorporated into the three walls. By utilizing computer software, each piece of brick was shaped to the exact specifications required by the design. The project team was dedicated to fulfilling Harley-Davidson s vision for their Museum and exceeding their expectations in every way. Working together, the design and construction team collaboratively protected the buildings design intent while providing lower delivery costs. c The design of the Museum is meant to be a direct reflection of the Harley-Davidson brand. The owner desired an open concept free of complex architectural elements and visual obstructions such as MEP systems. The team was challenged to minimize obstructions and hide MEP systems, thus requiring them to be consolidated into areas that had ceiling coverage, within the walls, and within the floors. By planning the layout and routing of the systems within these pre-defined, no-fly zones in the BIM model, the brand s reflection through the architecture remained intact.
3 The MEP consolidation process allowed the team to control costs within MEP and exhibit scopes and limit the number of changes to the design by pre-planning in the virtual environment. When a system conflicted with the interior design intent, the situation was identified early on and resolved according to a predefined process prior to the onset of construction. The Harley-Davidson Museum project involved new forms of collaboration, partnering, and architectural practice, which included bridging generational differences within the project team. The Harley-Davidson project team: Provided decision makers with a visualization tool that allowed them to view real-time virtual design and building component options, understand the visual differences with these options, and make educated decisions about the Museum site s final design Collaborated with firms that are not usually part of the BIM process; This collaboration was essential to assure everything fit correctly Incorporated additional equipment from trades such as kitchen equipment and methane abatement systems into the model to provide the most accurate model for facility construction and use Set up a job-specific FTP site exclusively geared towards the BIM process for project stakeholders including the owner, subcontractors, and engineers; The site allowed for immediate access to the model and project information and a continuous exchange of up-to-date information among team members Exposed tower showing vertical systems
Non-TechnologyFactors 4 One of the most essential non-technology factors that contributed to the overall success of the Harley-Davidson Museum project was the collaboration and agreement amongst all project partners regarding the need for BIM. In the very early stages of the project, the contractor felt strongly that BIM would significantly impact all stages of the project and gained consensus from all project partners. This collaborative spirit towards BIM as well as the buy-in from all project partners including the owner, architects, engineers, and subcontractors was essential in the success of the overall BIM process as well as the project.