SAN DIEGO HILLSIDE RESIDENCE
- Project Overview
PROJECT INFORMATION
| Location | San Diego, California, USA |
| Project Type | Custom Single-Family Luxury Residence |
| Building Height | 3 Levels |
| Approximate Area | 7,500 – 9,000 SF |
| Client Type | Residential Client |
| Architect | — |
| BIM Level | LOD 350 |
| Services | Architectural BIM Modeling, Construction Documentation |
| Software | Autodesk Revit, AutoCAD, Navisworks |
Scope of Work
- Architectural BIM Modeling
- Legacy Drawing Review & Interpretation
- Architectural 3D Model Development
- Site & Topography Modeling
- Building Envelope Modeling
- Roof & Structural Representation
- Decks, Terraces & Exterior Features
- Architectural Coordination Model
- Detailed Construction Documentation
- Floor Plans
- Exterior Elevations
- Building Sections
- Roof Plans
- Enlarged Plans
- Door & Window Schedules
- Architectural Detail Drawings
- Construction Documentation Sheets
- Model Development
- LOD 350 Architectural Modeling
- Material & Finish Representation
- Quality Control & Model Validation
- Coordination Reviews
Project Challenges
Legacy Drawing Interpretation
The original drawings contained limited details and required extensive interpretation to accurately develop the BIM model.
Incomplete Architectural Information
Several design elements and site conditions were not fully documented, requiring validation and coordination throughout the modeling process.
Complex Hillside Topography
Modeling steep terrain, retaining walls, terraces, and grade transitions required precise site coordination.
Multi-Level Residential Design
The residence incorporated multiple levels, expansive decks, large glazing systems, and complex roof geometries.
Construction Documentation Accuracy
Ensuring consistency between plans, elevations, sections, and detail sheets while generating deliverables from a single BIM model.
Coordination of Exterior Features
Accurately modeling outdoor living spaces, landscape interfaces, and hillside retaining structures.
Deliverables
- Architectural Revit Model (LOD 350)
- Site & Topography Model
- Floor Plans
- Exterior Elevations
- Building Sections
- Roof Plans
- Door & Window Schedules
- Architectural Detail Drawings
- Construction Documentation Package
- PDF Drawing Set
- NWC Coordination Model
Project Highlights
Value Delivered
Successfully transformed legacy architectural drawings into a coordinated BIM environment, enabling enhanced visualization, improved design coordination, accurate documentation, and construction-ready deliverables for a complex luxury hillside residence.
