Alupro’s strength is built on deep technical expertise and the ability to deliver demanding architectural solutions. In this blog series, we introduce the people behind our capabilities. This time, we present long-time architect Tambi Dugoz, whose work ensures that even the most striking façades and structures perform flawlessly in practice.
Over 20 Years of Experience in Production-Level BIM Modeling
Tambi is an architect by education and works as a Senior BIM Designer. With over 20 years of experience, his work is not focused on traditional architectural design.
Instead, his core expertise lies in highly precise BIM modeling that directly serves the manufacturing of metal structures.
– I model projects with such precision and efficiency that materials can be ordered, and products manufactured directly from the model—without the need for separate production drawings, he explains.
Alupro’s operating model is based on digital, model-based delivery, where design, manufacturing, and installation are integrated into a single process.
Precision, Efficiency, and New Ways of Working
The motivation in Tambi’s work comes from challenging projects that demand exceptional accuracy and problem-solving capability.
– I particularly enjoy situations where tight schedules meet high quality requirements. That’s when you can leverage innovative modeling methods and optimize the process so that the margin of error is practically zero.
This way of thinking is at the core of Alupro’s approach: challenges are identified and solved already at the modeling stage, well before production begins.
Striking Projects Enabled by Millimetre-Precision Modeling
Throughout his career, Tambi has been involved in several demanding and high-profile projects, including the Redi shopping centre and Kotka kampus.
Wave-Shaped Suspended Ceiling – The First of Its Kind in Finland
The wave-shaped suspended ceiling at Redi Food Port represents a high-complexity BIM-driven solution executed with production-level precision.
The structure consists of thousands of individually defined 2 mm aluminum slats, powder-coated in a brass finish. Each slat is geometrically unique, forming a continuous freeform surface. The wave geometry, defined by its frequency, amplitude, and spacing,was parametrically optimized specifically for the spatial conditions. At the same time, the ceiling functions as an integrated architectural envelope, concealing long-span structures, primary beams, and building services systems.
–Every bend geometry and connection detail was fully defined in the 3D model. This enabled us to resolve over 500 potential geometric conflicts prior to fabrication,” Tambi explains.
All components were modeled at a production-ready level of detail, including bending radii, connection interfaces, and installation tolerances. The resulting fabrication data was derived directly from the BIM model, ensuring consistency between design and manufacturing.
The completed installation achieved a tolerance of less than ±3 mm across the entire surface. The outcome is a structurally and geometrically controlled freeform ceiling that meets the strict performance and coordination requirements of a modern commercial environment.
This project demonstrates how geometrically complex and technically constrained structures can be realized through precise BIM-based workflows, combining architectural intent with manufacturability and installation accuracy.
Kotka Campus – Architectural Precision in Metal Structures
Kotka Campus is an excellent example of Alupro’s ability to transform architectural vision into functional, high-quality metal structures. In projects like this, standard solutions are not sufficient – every detail must be carefully designed and tailored to fit the overall concept.
Each aluminum panel was individually numbered, and all fixing points were pre-engineered to align precisely with the surrounding structural systems. Solutions of this kind require not only technical expertise, but also a creative approach and the ability to interpret and realize the architect’s original vision.
At Kotka Campus, Alupro delivered:
• a wave-shaped façade in 4 mm aluminum
• aluminum composite structures for exterior ceilings and fascia elements
• concealed-fixed 3 mm aluminum panels
• infill panels between windows in 2 mm aluminum
• as well as perforated façade elements and selected louver solutions
The stepped building mass combined with inclined ceilings created high demands for BIM modeling at a detailed level. All components, including trims and detailing, were precisely modeled, and the metal façade was manufactured directly based on the BIM model.
Efficiency Without Unnecessary Work
One of the most significant benefits of precise BIM modeling is cost efficiency.
– When the model contains all the required information, separate production drawings are no longer needed. In large projects, this can reduce design costs by more than 50%, Tambi says.
Key benefits include:
• design cost reductions of over 50%
• minimized errors and rework
• faster transition from design to production
• improved predictability of quality
Alupro Delivers Solutions for Demanding Projects
Alupro combines technical expertise, extensive experience, and modern BIM workflows to deliver demanding architectural solutions where both precision and cost-efficiency are essential.
– We have the capability to turn architecturally complex ideas into reality, ensuring that the end result works reliably in both manufacturing and installation.
Reference projects:
• Kotkan kampus
• Redi Food Port
• Linnanmaan uimahalli
Contact us if you are looking for a reliable partner to execute your metal structure projects!
