Singapore Rail, Thomson Line
Client: Arup Singapore
Challenge: to produce a viable design and proposal in under 2 weeks for a bid with very limited information. The inputs were a single 2d alignment spline or string and a relative level of the rail at the station. The client needed to conceptualise a working station without locking in detail to demonstrate competence.
Solution: UC rapid 3d visualisation system guided the client through a development process to arrive at a great outcome. Even though the client was in Singapore, and UC were in Brisbane - we are able to iteratively develop the solution through the visual communication process. This included simple emails, many mock-ups, remote desktop meetings, and the exchange of 3d visuals as the process developed.
UC staff developed the vertical and horizontal circualtion systems, the conceptual architecture, the light wells, retail areas, and most of the floor and streetscape layout. This was based on the engineering position and critical dimensions provided by the engineer client.
Once the virtual model was resolved, some 50 images were produced and emailed to the client with characters, vehicles, local rolling stock etc. Video was also captured directly from the visualisation software to create a compelling and exciting vision.
Result: client won high value project and gained design detailing work for many years.
