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<h2>Learn about the digital strategy that drove the restoration of the Michigan State Capitol</h2>
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<p>The Michigan State Capitol is an important historic landmark and a unique structure that boasts over 9.5 acres&mdash;more than nine football fields&mdash;of meticulously hand-painted decorative surfaces, with no two rooms decorated alike. Charles Thompson of Quinn Evans delves into the extensive restoration and digitization efforts that have been used to preserve it. He describes the transformation from a partitioned, maze-like structure to its original grandeur through a multi-million dollar restoration. Emphasizing the importance of historic preservation, Thompson discusses how his team has leveraged modern technologies like Autodesk Tandem to create a comprehensive digital twin of the Capitol. This digital framework not only consolidates vast amounts of historical and operational data but also enhances accessibility and usability for future preservationists. By digitizing the Capitol's physical and operational history, they ensure that the legacy of past builders and artisans is honored and preserved for future generations.</p>
<h4>About the speaker&nbsp;</h4>
<p>Charles Thompson is a preservation architect that actively works on advancing the field in new and innovative ways. He has worked on integrating new and emerging technologies with historic structures including some of the nation&rsquo;s most famous landmarks, such as the National Air and Space Museum, Arlington National Cemetery, Lincoln Memorial, Arlington Memorial Bridge, Michigan State Capitol, and George Washington&rsquo;s Mount Vernon. As an associate at Quinn Evans and long-standing member of the Heritage practice area, Charles provides valuable insight and leadership in incorporating the latest advancements in design technology in established preservation workflows. He is also co-chair of the Heritage Committee for the US Institute of Building Documentation.</p>

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Can a digital twin help preserve one of the nation's preeminent Victorian civic structures? Quinn Evans, the 2024 AIA Architecture Firm Award recipient, specializes in the preservation of historic buildings, empowering its clients to harness a wealth of data—from historical records to maintenance and operational insights. Employing historic building information management (HBIM) alongside scan-to-BIM-to-twin workflows, Quinn Evans has pioneered a method to merge past data with current information. Working with the Michigan State Capitol, the firm has applied this approach to more efficiently, effectively, and sustainably manage and maintain the Capitol, including more than nine acres of historic finishes, all while serving the state legislative body and general public. Learn how Quinn Evans is giving the Michigan State Capitol the keys to avoid potential disasters, a proper historical catalog, and unique insights through data and digital twins.

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