Back to HBIM Objects
Flexi-Monolitic-Block

Flexi-Monolitic-Block

Building Components

Digital Stonecraft for Architectural Heritage

Revolutionize your heritage reconstruction projects with the Flexi-Monolithic-Block – a powerful, parametric GDL object meticulously designed for ARCHICAD. Developed specifically for the challenging 3D reconstruction of the Osireion in Abydos, this tool provides unprecedented control over individual building blocks, enabling architects, archaeologists, and historians to recreate ancient structures with exceptional accuracy and efficiency.

Key Features & Functionality:

1. Core Block Definition & Customization (Main Settings):

  • Flexible Dimensions: Define Height, Length, and Depth with absolute precision, allowing for blocks of any size required for a historically accurate model.

  • Angled Geometry: Go beyond simple rectangles with Slant Angle Front and Slant Angle Right parameters, essential for replicating nuanced ancient masonry techniques or accommodating specific site conditions.

  • Material & Finish: Easily select Building Material (e.g., "Sandstone" as shown) and control Joint appearance with adjustable Width Gap and Width Bevel, ensuring visual fidelity to the original construction.

  • Joint Control: Independently enable or disable Joints on Top, Bottom, Left, Right, Front, and Back faces, providing seamless integration with adjacent elements or for depicting continuous surfaces.

2. Specialized Notches for Interlocking & Drainage (Top Bot Notches):

  • Precise notching: Create complex upper and lower notches on each side of the block. With the parameters for width, height and length, you can precisely replicate the edge notches typical of ancient monumental architecture on all sides.

3. Integrated Architectural Elements (Door Niches):

  • Doorway Ready Blocks: Transform a standard block into a sophisticated architectural element. Define Niche Bottom, Side Niche Left, Side Niche Right with adjustable Width, Height, and Depth to seamlessly incorporate door jambs or other recesses.

  • Roof Undercuts: Replicate specific structural or decorative cuts at the top of an opening with the Roof Undercut parameters (length, height), as vividly demonstrated in the doorway reconstruction.

  • Further Customization: Add Bore Holes or complex Corner Niches with L-Shape for even more granular detail.

4. Advanced Back & Face Sculpting (Back Niches):

  • Hidden Details: Create Niche Back Left and Niche Back Right for purposes such as reducing block weight, accommodating internal structural elements, or concealing utility conduits within the digital model.

  • Cushioned Faces: Implement subtle but historically significant Cushion effects on Front, Back, Right, or Left faces with adjustable Bulge height. This feature accurately reflects the slight convex curvature sometimes found in ancient masonry, enhancing the realism of your reconstructions.

5. Seamless Integration with Existing Conditions (In Situ Cuts):

  • Archaeological Precision: A critical feature for heritage work, In Situ Cuts allow you to parametrically "cut" any side of the block (Top, Bottom, Left, Right, Front, Back) to conform precisely to irregular existing ground, bedrock, or damaged elements of an archaeological site. This ensures that new structural elements in the reconstruction integrate perfectly with the "found" environment.

Why Choose the Flexi-Monolithic-Block for Your Project?

  • Unrivaled Accuracy: Recreate ancient structures with a level of detail that captures the original builders' ingenuity.

  • Efficiency: Drastically reduce manual modeling time for complex masonry, allowing you to focus on historical analysis and interpretation.

  • Parametric Flexibility: Adapt easily to new archaeological findings or design iterations with intuitive parameter controls.

  • ARCHICAD Integration: Seamlessly works within your existing ARCHICAD workflow, leveraging its powerful BIM capabilities.

  • Proven Performance: Successfully utilized in the intricate 3D reconstruction of the Osireion at Abydos, demonstrating its robustness for large-scale, high-detail projects.

Empower your digital heritage efforts. Contact us today to learn more about the Flexi-Monolithic-Block and how it can elevate your next reconstruction project.

  • Current Version: 0.06 from 15.10.24

  • Author: Joachim Sühlo

  • Shop link: Price on request

  • History: Release Notes

  • Handbuch deutsch: noch nicht verfügbar

  • Manual English: not yet available

See it in Action:

  • Image 1: Doorway - Witness the detailed integration of blocks forming a complex doorway with precise undercuts and jointing.

  • Osirieion BIMx Model: - Explore how thousands of these highly customizable blocks are used to construct the intricate multi-level chambers and walls of the Osireion, demonstrating its scalability and versatility in large-scale archaeological modeling.

Wishes