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The H&M department store was adding a lower level to their SoHo location. Architectural plans were presented to Workspace 11 - a Brooklyn-based architectural metals fabricator - but due to the complexity of the design, Workspace believed the entire affected area had to modeled in 3D. AXN|RXN worked with Workspace 11 and TEK Architects to convert the architectural plans to a 3D model in order to catch any installation and fabrication problems early on in the design phase. Because Workspace 11 was the only group to go to 3D for fabrication, the SolidWorks model was turned to as the template for the installation by all parties associated with the project. AXN|RXN developed designs for installation, conducted FEA structural studies, and produced detailed fabrication prints so that Workspace 11 could fabricate and deliver their portion of the installation on time and on budget.

 

Two floors of the H&M SOHO location were modeled in SolidWorks. Hundreds of hanging fins are installed into ceiling boxes at the top and tied into the stairway stringer below. Architects also turned to the 3D model for concrete stair and stainless railing design.

 

Client: H&M / TEK Architects / Workspace 11

 

The architectural plans called for structural ceiling boxes to be fastened to the existing building framework. These boxes had to be strong enough to support hundreds of pounds of hanging aluminum fins, but also light enough to be installed by hand. The structure also had to be designed to avoid existing building components.

Clients: H&M / TEK Architects / Workspace 11

 

The stainless railings were also designed by Workspace 11 and AXN|RXN. Railing were fabricated directly from full-scale SolidWorks prints in order to meet up precisely with the pre-installed staircase.

Client: H&M / TEK Architects / Workspace 11