A modern commercial project in Panama
Boulevard Santiago is a modern shopping center in Panama with more than 20 retail units on two levels plus a parking basement, designed to offer large, safe and functional spaces.
High-performance steel structure
The design is based on a steel structure of rigid and braced frames for seismic safety and wind resistance.
- Long-span roofs that leave open spaces without intermediate supports.
- Trusses and special steel members that add stability and a contemporary look.
- An efficient build suited to a large commercial project.
Analysis and BIM coordination
The team used ETABS to simulate the building under lateral and vertical loads, then developed a complete BIM model in Tekla Structures to achieve:
- Early clash detection between architecture, structure and MEP.
- Lower time and cost during construction.
- Detailed shop drawings ready for fabrication and erection.
- Steel connection checks in IDEA StatiCa to international standards.
Results
Boulevard Santiago is a reference shopping center in its region, combining contemporary architecture, a safe structure and an efficient build.
