As development of Oakland’s largest new building development in a half a century is underway, efforts to save the historic 9th Avenue Terminal at the Port of Oakland have resulted in the preservation of the historically significant portion of the building, to showcase a maritime museum.
3DVDT surveyed the 180,000 sq. ft. warehouse that was opened in 1930 at the west end of Brooklyn Basin. The survey was executed using 3D laser scanning technology to create a 3D model and 2D CAD drawings.
The main purpose of the warehouse building was to handle lumber, steel and other bulk commodities. It is the last surviving municipal terminal in Oakland constructed from the 1925 voter-approved harbor bond, and has been in continual use from October 1930 to 2015. It is a rare example of a particular architectural typology; a prewar municipal port building utilized for break-bulk cargo in Oakland with railroad spur tracks on either side, and extensive open platform space along the west side.
How 3DVDT Documents Buildings Slated for Preservation or Reuse
When a historic building faces redevelopment, an accurate as-built record is the foundation for adaptive reuse and restoration. 3D laser scanning captures the structure’s exact geometry as a point cloud, which our team converts into 3D models and 2D CAD drawings that architects and engineers can design against with confidence. This reduces field measuring, prevents costly surprises during construction, and preserves a permanent digital record of buildings with cultural and architectural significance.
Related: Learn about our historic preservation documentation services and the advantages of 3D as-built documentation.
