AtkinsRéalis builds Mukaab skyscraper with Igloo Vision immersive room

design engineering AtkinsRéalis uses shared immersive space technology developed by Igloo Vision to work with your different teams, local and international, in this construction in Riyadh (Saudi Arabia), unique in the world.

He Mukaab skyscraper, currently under construction in Riyadh (Saudi Arabia) It is one of the largest infrastructure development projects in the world; and totem building of 400×400 m3 (the largest in volume) whose design is inspired by the historic Murabba palace of this capital.

Conceived as a nerve center, the Mukaab skyscraper will have two million square meters of surfacee, with shops, restaurants and cultural offer, in addition to integrating the latest technology throughout its perimeter.

To help realize this vast infrastructure project, its owners and managers have appointed AtkinsRéalis as designer, for which this specialist uses the shared immersive space technology developed by Igloo Vision and work with the teams on this very large-scale project.

The Igloo Vision immersive space used by AtkinsRéalis design teams is a repurposed room, of 6×6 cubic m, in the center of which there is a conference table where professionals can sit, analyze and make changes in real time.

Eight ultra-short throw projectors Christie Captiva have been integrated into the ceiling of this space to offer a total immersion for participants, without compromising image quality or adding unnecessary visual clutter to the space.

Besides, five Eris E5 speakers Provide studio-quality sound evenly throughout the space, combining to deliver crystal-clear audio and an accurate, reliable viewing experience. Space works with Igloo Core Engine Enterprise, a powerful and robust system for demanding workflows and maximum capacity.

By implementing Igloo Vision's immersive space, AtkinsRéalis can obtain multiple benefits in its design stages, consultation and review, in addition to boosting the productivity of the teams working on this project.

“What we do, especially in the Middle East, such as engineering and design, They are complex and very difficult projects, even for ourselves, and we need to visualize its magnitude -he points out Anastasios Dimas-. Go beyond traditional media, of paper and sketches, to 3D models on giant screens and, now, to these fully immersive environments, it's a necessity. It is not an option”.

Among other benefits, Dimas points out that internal and external communication has improved considerably. Clients can directly access the space, allowing them to view and easily understand the scale and magnitude of the project.

These collaborative design review sessions with the client also provide “instant feedback.”, faster decision making and a more effective face-to-face consultation process, compared to tools such as virtual reality glasses”.

Internal communications benefit from the projection of a large amount of data and project information on all walls of the immersive space de Igloo Vision, resulting in a more in-depth analysis of data sets and sources, as well as project management panels.

All this can be improved with the conferences between Igloo Vision, that allow disparate global teams to also use their immersive spaces, communicate to conduct remote meetings and shared analysis, since AtkinsRéalis has multiple systems implemented around the world that add value to its global operations.

As Dimas explains, “We coordinate the design with some thirty or forty disciplines per project, that usually involve our teams abroad, whether in UK or India. It is a collaboration almost in real time: key issues that could hinder progress are analyzed and solutions are found. That's where the value lies.".

This immersive space also makes it easier for local teams with different skills to enter the space and gain a faster understanding of what is happening through the 3D visualization.

"Our software platform for immersive spaces Igloo Core Engine is also necessary for projects of this magnitude - they point out from this company -. Given the real-time rendering capability What does Atkins require Realized, It was essential to have a program that was easy to use and compatible with the digital tools you use., like AutoDesk, Revizto and Rhino”.

These external tools can also help bring your content to life by Adding interactive elements to 3D models, which improves team participation and project knowledge.