Dan Tel Aviv Hotel Kitchen

How do you plan the expansion of a commercial kitchen spread over two floors when the location of the systems between them is unclear? At the Dan Tel Aviv Hotel, advanced technology solved a complex planning puzzle.
The Complex Challenge Planning the expansion of the luxury hotel kitchen posed several unique challenges:
• Kitchen split between two levels with operational connections between them
• Need for piping and system passages between floors
• Uncertainty about the exact location of existing equipment and infrastructure
• Lack of information on possible points for new piping penetration
Special Technical Challenges Mapping in a commercial kitchen environment presents unique technical difficulties:
• Abundance of stainless steel equipment creating significant digital “noise” in the scan
• Active and busy kitchen limiting possible work times
• Need for precise geodetic connection between the two floors
• Crowded space making it difficult to position optimal scanning stations
Tailored Solution We developed a comprehensive work strategy:
• Conducting scans outside the kitchen’s regular operating hours
• Using equipment and scanning settings that minimize “noise” from stainless steel surfaces
• Establishing a local polygon network for precise vertical connection between levels
• Integrating expertise in commercial kitchen systems into the modeling process
Deliverables and Contribution to the Project We created a comprehensive set of deliverables:
• Accurate 3D BIM model of the two kitchen levels
• 2D plans for expansion planning
• Interactive panoramic image system for identifying and tagging systems
• Physical marking of planned penetration points after design approval
Collaborative Process We integrated the client’s expertise into the process:
• Creating an interface based on panoramic images allowing the client to tag and mark systems and equipment
• Embedding professional information into the BIM model
• Ongoing coordination with the hotel’s planning and operations team
Business Advantages The precise mapping allowed:
• Clear planning regarding the interconnections between the two levels
• Accurate identification of possible penetration points for new piping
• Reduction of required downtime for the expansion execution
• Prevention of damage to critical infrastructure during the work
This project demonstrates the importance of precise mapping in complex environments like commercial kitchens – especially in a luxury hotel where any disruption to service means impacting guest experience and reputation. The geometric precision and integration of professional knowledge in commercial kitchen systems enabled optimal planning of the expansion.