HJ2K Design Lab aims to use the most efficient computer software for architectural design of creative office spaces. This requires the firm to frequently source out the best leading software possible including AutoCAD, Sketchup Pro, Vray and Revit.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

An office suite full of desktop applications, servers and services, an essential program used often in all aspects of work. Microsoft Office Buisness is vital to HJ2K Design Lab's success not only as designers but also as a practise.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

AUTODESK AUTOCAD

 

The most used CAD program worldwide for 2D and 3D drawing, used simultaneously between contractors, architects and designers. Part of the AutoDesk group, this program offers seamless integration with other programs such as Revit.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

AUTODESK REVIT

 

Building Information Modeling is key to realizing unique office building design and the firm is dedicated to incorporate this leading construction software.

Working closely with Engineers and Contractors, BIM allows us to effectively communicate our vision for the future office build. The platform will facilitate integration and coordination of design, engineering and construction. It advantages over traditional delivery methods, include greater precision and reliability; easier identification of inter-discipline conflicts; broader project understanding; more precise cost estimates and control; and more secure data transfer.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

VRAY

 

VRay is the perfect rendering tool for our firm to use. Quick, user friendly and produces

excellent visuals for our designs. The easy intergration with Sketchup and cost effectiveness are key factors in software choice for the firm.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

SKETCH UP PRO

SketchUp Pro offers intuitive 3D Model making which allows our architects to design and fully visualise our projects. 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

ADOBE CREATIVE CLOUD

Photoshop, Indesign and Illustrator. A collection of creative programs vital to any creative projects and especially useful for our firm in order to bring all our concepts to life.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

SAGE INSTANT ACCOUNTS

 

In order to manage our costs, investments, and book-keeping sytem to enforce tax reporting obligations, Sage Accounting Software allows us to use simple spreadsheets to report our income and expenditure. It is simple to use to operate, easy to look at and logically grouped together.

 

 

Hardware is an important factor in the technology side of our business and we aim to provide the best services on the most up to date, relevant and quick hardware. 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

                   IMAC      MACBOOK PRO

 

 

We will be using the Mac OS, A leading computer software, renowned for its creative, design orientated interface. The means our office will use Apple branded computers and laptops including iMac and Mac Book Pros, allowing us to use all the above software quick and effciently with the most up to date operating systems.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

    A3 PRINTER     A0 PRINTER

 

In the office we will be able to print a range of page formats up to A0, allowing HJ2K Design Lab to take on competitions, exhibitions and presentations with our proposals represented.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Laser Cutter

 

Our office is driven to have the best quality for our clients, which is why we have chosen to use laser cutting facilities, with this hardware we will be able to create quick precise models.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Band Saw

 

Our office uses a bandsaw so we can make creative models that may represent our ideas better, the band saw will allow us to create models that the laser cutter is restricted to make.