Mastering Revit: Create Santiago Calatrava's Mediopadana Station

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Discover how to model freeform buildings in Revit with this comprehensive tutorial! Join us as we recreate the iconic Mediopadana Station by Santiago Calatrava, renowned for its futuristic design featuring soaring roofs resembling a bird in flight or the hull of a ship. Our tutorial focuses on capturing the essence of its unique undulating roof canopy, crafted with steel and glass, which gives the station its dynamic presence.

Learn the secrets of Revit adaptive families and master Revit massing tips as we delve into Revit's conceptual massing environment. While the task of modeling such a visually stunning structure may seem challenging, you'll soon realize it's more achievable than you think. Click the link to embark on this exciting journey and unlock the potential of Revit with us!
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🧰 My Revit Set Up:
I work with large Revit and scan-to-BIM files. This is what I recommend:

• Dell Inspiron 16 Plus (13th Gen i7, 32GB RAM) – https://amzn.to/3SnMSp4
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🌏 My Travel Set Up:
I do a bit of travelling for work – this is what I recommend:

• Soundcore by Anker, Space One, ANC Headphones – https://amzn.to/4kpdyC3
• Dell Pro 14 Plus Portable Monitor – https://amzn.to/3ZebVyI
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🎙️ My Editing & Recording Setup:
These are the exact tools I use to record and edit all my Revit and BIM tutorials:

• Dell Inspiron 16 Plus (13th Gen i7, 32GB RAM) – https://amzn.to/3SnMSp4
• Blue Yeti USB Microphone (Blackout Edition) – https://amzn.to/3YZQmB5
• BenQ 32” 4K Monitor – https://amzn.to/4cXcqr4
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📘 BIM Book I Recommend:
BIM Handbook (4th Edition) – https://amzn.to/4mrK2Nv

🧱 My Matterport Scanning Kit (Pro3 Setup):

• Matterport Pro3 3D Camera – https://amzn.to/4ketwPA
• Tripod Dolly Base – https://amzn.to/4mwvmgb
• Samsung Galaxy Tab S8 – https://amzn.to/44SNASP
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📏 Site Measures:
• Leica DISTO D2 330ft Laser Measure – https://amzn.to/4dP364n

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00:00 - Intro
00:27 - Step 1 - Pre-Modeling Principles
01:20 - Step 2 - Set-Out
02:32 - Step 3 - Model Concept
14:16 - Step 4 - Model Development
18:55 - Step 5 - Surface Management
25:07 - Step 6 - Adapative Component
31:33 - Step 7 - Refinement