Fisketorvet – Copenhagen Mall recreated in 3D

Artelia was the client consultant when Fisketorvet was constructed in the late 1990s. Back then, the buildings were designed in Autocad, and the construction parties were given 2D DWG files on CD’s. It turned out that these CD’s could be used for much more than just gathering dust in our archives.

If the contractors were able to use the files in constructing the shopping centre at the time, it must also be possible to construct the buildings in a 3D model, which has a broad range of benefits for the complex renovation and extension of the shopping mall.

From 2D to 3D
We initially used the program Rhinoceros to read and process the old Autocad files. We then created an information basis for visual programming in Grashopper, where it is possible to create a script that can be converted to a 3D model in Tekla.

The model is of great value as a planning tool, since the work process can easily be visual-ised for demolition, remodelling and building extensions. As Operating Manager Per Beyer Christensen points out, careful planning is required, since Fisketorvet must be operational at the same time:

A built-in metro station
Per points out that there is also a high degree of coordination with a number of other parties, and here the virtual approach is also beneficial. While Copenhagen Municipality is rebuilding at Dybbølsbro Train Station, Metroselskabet will be establishing Havneholmen Metro Station. The new station will be located below the extension of Fisketorvet, and this will require very close cooperation with Metroselskabet, since a multitude of underground cables and pipes must also be taken into account.