CASE STUDY: Bristol Beacon
CASE STUDY: Bristol Beacon Laser Scan Survey
Location: Bristol
Brief: Laser Scan Survey & Pointcloud
Deliverables: .PTX & .RCP pointcloud files
PointBIM carried out a laser scan survey of the historic front entrance to Colston Hall - now Bristol Beacon - to capture a reliable record of the facade, foyer threshold and immediate streetscape before refurbishment.
Project Scope
The client required a precise 3D record of the old entrance, including:
- Principal façade, canopies, doors and steps
- Foyer threshold and ticket-hall interface
- Adjacent paving, kerbs and street furniture for context
The aim was to fix existing geometry ahead of demolition/alteration and to support downstream modelling by others.
Our Approach
We completed a short, tightly sequenced scan programme outside public opening hours to minimise disruption. A small control network was established and checked; all scans were colourised and registered to a common project coordinate system.
Deliverables
- Unified registered, colour point cloud: RCP/RCS for Autodesk users and E57 exchange file
- Coloured pointcloud renders and ortho sections
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