Large Natural Gas Processing Facility in Washington.
Seattle, Washington – Gas Works Park
Historical documentation, future restoration planning, urban development, and immersive digital experiences
30,000 Sq Ft
350
Oil & Gas Plant
Leica RTC360, TruView Virtual, Autodesk Revit Model
Arrival 3D was contracted to perform 3D laser scanning at a 30,000-square-foot section of Seattle’s iconic Gas Works Park. Our objective was to create a precise point cloud and highly detailed 3D model of preserved factory-era equipment located throughout this one-of-a-kind lakeside public park. This culturally significant site, once home to the Seattle Gas Light Company, required accurate documentation for both historical preservation and future planning initiatives.
Scanning of a 30,000 sq ft historic industrial park
Fast, efficient, and non-intrusive tripod-based scanning
Reality capture supports design planning, preservation, asset tagging, and virtual education
Spanning 30,000 sq ft, the scan area included towering gasification structures, elevated catwalks, and complex steel elements—all integrated within a public space. The biggest challenge was capturing the true-to-life geometry of these industrial remnants without disrupting daily park visitors. Our team had to work quickly, safely, and with minimal impact on public access, ensuring every critical angle and element was scanned with precision.
This project wasn’t just about documentation—it was about preserving a piece of Seattle’s industrial heritage using cutting-edge technology. The data collected would fuel everything from Revit-based design plans to virtual educational experiences.
We deployed the Leica RTC360 for its unparalleled speed, mobility, and millimeter-level accuracy. Its high-performance specs made it ideal for scanning the expansive, elevated structures across the 30,000-square-foot site:
Thanks to its Visual Inertial System (VIS), we captured and registered scans in real-time, optimizing both efficiency and alignment. Data was processed with Leica Cyclone REGISTER 360 and exported in formats including Autodesk ReCap, Revit, and SolidWorks.
Digitally preserves a historic gasification plant in high detail
Enables design planning, restoration, and interactive public experiences
Provides reliable existing condition data across a 30,000 sq ft area
Strengthens urban planning, maintenance, and historical conservation efforts
Fully registered colorized point cloud (.rcs/.rcp)
Detailed Revit/CAD 3D models with accurate geometries
Optional: Mesh models, ortho imagery, walkthrough videos
Capturing a 30,000 sq ft historical industrial site within an active public park requires more than just advanced equipment—it demands precision planning, real-time registration, and a deep understanding of heritage preservation. By using the Leica RTC360 and non-intrusive tripod-based scanning, Arrival 3D successfully digitized Gas Works Park’s iconic structures without disrupting public access, enabling future restoration, urban planning, and educational initiatives with millimeter-accurate data.
