A few days ago, Lance told me about one of the projects they were currently designing. It was basically one of those living spaces atop stores. Think New York. You have the shops on the first levels, and then basically an apartment complex on the levels above. Where do the cars go?
Coincidentally (or not) following the notion of the previous post's featured article, and how parking structures generally aren't the most appealing thing to look at... For this project, they decided to have the parking structure hidden behind the shop.
So they had this whole shop/complex designed out on their computer. It's specific, it's precise, all measurements are accounted for (even though so far it's only exterior work-- no interior designs have been made). I guess you can say it's a 'shell'.
Despite the whole complex already being planned out and fully complete, there was a space-related detail that became a little problematic. Thus, the parking structure had to be modified. You would think that it would be an easy fix, just adjusting the measurements for the parking should be enough. However no, structurally, the living spaces on top then became unstable. So, from here, the living space arrangements had to be reorganized as well, in order to be structurally sound with the parking garage on level 1. It's not too big of a deal, however, it does provide some insight on how much detail and precision is required when designing and well-functioning building.
Ultimately, all of the adjustments allowed for bigger individual living spaces, and a conservation of space for more parking. Yay!
Also, I would also like to highlight, how all of these 'problems' were found and corrected before construction has even begun. This explains into why projects will last for very long stretches of time, before a final product will be produced. Because drafts and drafts, and layers and layers of detail and revision and analysis are imposed in order to ensure a well-thought out building.
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