Topographical Site Survey, Measured Building Survey, Production of drawings

Scope

The Convent is located in Tuam town, beside the Cathedral. The Convent was established in 1835 and a new premise was added in 1849 alongside a later Convent chapel in 1855. The Convent was extended again in 1927.
Egg And Dart Project was commissioned by Randal McDonnell Architects to deliver a full digital survey that accurately captures the physical dimensions and features of all the historic buildings that belongs to the convent. This type of survey is essential for creating precise architectural plans, documenting historic structures, planning renovations. It provides a comprehensive understanding of a building’s layout, structure, and other critical details.

Key Activities

Works consisted of a complete measured survey of the buildings, to provide accurate floor plans, sections and elevations.
Next phase consisted of a complete topographical survey of the site.
For client request, highly detailed hand measurement of all of the historic details was carried out using electronic total station and was supplemented by traditional hand measurement.
Final phase consisted of a preapration of very detailed full set of drawings.