The Rustic Houston
Downtown Houston, Texas
Capture a complete as-built record of the venue before demolition to support faithful reconstruction at a new location.
25,000 sq. ft.
Registered point cloud, LOD 200 as-built Revit model, 2D plans and elevations in DWG
Restaurant
Leica RTC360 and Autodesk Revit
The Rustic, which is a well-known bar, restaurant, and live music venue situated in downtown Houston, is being moved due to the construction of the Houston Convention Center. In preparation for the demolition of the site, the client required precise measurement documentation that would aid the construction at their new site. The client’s primary goal was to replicate the design characteristics of the venue and maintain the same rustic atmosphere of the original space. Arrival 3D was tasked with scanning and documenting the entire interior and exterior, capturing sufficient dimensional and architectural detail. Thus, the design team would have an accurate baseline for recreating the venue’s defining spatial features at the new location.
1. Project Planning: Arrival 3D identified the key architectural features that required documentation including the bar areas, stage, backstage spaces and entryways. Scan locations were planned to capture all areas within the project scope.
2. 3D Data Collection: Arrival 3D scanned the full interior and exterior of the venue capturing architectural features, structural elements, fixtures and finishes to create a complete record of existing conditions before demolition.
3. Data Processing: The collected scan data was processed into an as-built record that provided the design and construction teams.
Active, Furnished Venue: The bar remained fully operational during scanning, creating visual obstructions.
Solution: Positions for scanning were chosen around the equipment and seats along with adding additional scan points to document occluded geometry.
Preserving Aesthetic Character: Replicating the spatial feel meant moving beyond basic structural scanning to capture fine finishes.
Solution: Scan density settings were adjusted to capture high-resolution surface detail giving architects the exact dimensional data needed to specify materials.
Compressed Timeline: The impending Convention Center project created a strict hard deadline.
Solution: Arrival 3D structured a parallel field-and-office workflow and set upfront deliverables to ensure the Revit model and point cloud were ready before the construction start date.
1. Complete Dimensional Record
The as-built model and point cloud provided a permanent, accurate record of the original venue retaining a dimensional reference for every phase of the reconstruction.
2. Confidence in Construction for the Design Team
The architects and contractors involved in the renovation were provided with exact measurements reducing uncertainty and helping recreate the spatial features and layout characteristics the client wanted to preserve.
3. Referenceable Data for Future Use
The Revit model and DWG files provide a valuable reference for future fit-out work, documentation for permits or any changes that need accurate as-built dimensions.
The Rustic Houston relocation project demonstrates how 3D laser scanning can create a dependable digital record before a structure is demolished or relocated. The registered RCP point cloud and LOD 200 Revit model provided accurate existing-condition data for design coordination and reconstruction planning.
By capturing the venue before demolition, Arrival 3D delivered a reference dataset that can be used throughout construction and future facility planning. The project highlights the role of reality capture in reducing uncertainty when recreating complex architectural environments at a new location.
