Department of Culture and Tourism – Abu Dhabi

Our Role

Architectural & Structural BIM Modeling

Discipline

Architectural · Structural

LOD

400 – 500

Location

Saadiyat Island, Abu Dhabi, UAE

Standard

Project BIM Standards

Project Overview

Guggenheim Abu Dhabi is a landmark modern and contemporary art museum currently under construction on Saadiyat Island in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. As part of the prestigious Saadiyat Cultural District, the museum will join internationally recognized institutions including the Louvre Abu Dhabi. BIM CONNECT provided architectural and structural BIM modeling support, contributing to the coordinated development of project models that aligned with the design vision and project delivery requirements.

BIM CONNECT's Role

Our involvement in the Guggenheim Abu Dhabi project focused on delivering architectural and structural BIM modeling services as part of the wider multidisciplinary design team. The project’s distinctive architectural forms and complex structural geometry required coordinated model development and close collaboration across disciplines. BIM CONNECT developed coordinated BIM models to LOD 400–500, supporting model integration, project coordination, and the delivery of high-quality BIM outputs throughout the design process.

Scope of Work

Development of detailed architectural BIM models aligned with the project design intent.
Creation of coordinated structural BIM models supporting multidisciplinary integration.
Model development to LOD 400–500 in accordance with project delivery requirements.
Model coordination and preparation of coordinated BIM deliverables.
Collaboration with the wider project team to support design coordination and BIM workflows.

Project Details

Client

Department of Culture and Tourism – Abu Dhabi

Location

Saadiyat Island, Abu Dhabi, UAE

Project Type

Cultural / Museum

Architect

Gehry Partners

Status

Under Construction

BIM Details

Our Role

Architectural & Structural BIM Modeling
Disciplines
Architectural · Structural

LOD

LOD 400–500

Software

Autodesk Revit · Navisworks
Standard
Project BIM Standards

Scope of Work

What BIM CONNECT Delivered

Architectural BIM Modeling

Developed detailed architectural BIM models in Autodesk Revit, accurately representing the project's complex architectural forms while supporting coordinated design development and project documentation.

Structural BIM Modeling

Produced coordinated structural BIM models that ensured accurate system integration, multidisciplinary coordination, and efficient collaboration throughout the project lifecycle.

Model Coordination & Deliverables

Delivered coordinated BIM models and project documentation through structured model coordination, ensuring high-quality BIM deliverables that supported the project's ongoing design and construction activities.

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