The 2024 BIMsmith Winter Wonderland Holiday Revit Family Competition has officially come to a close.
This year's competition showcased submissions that highlight the creativity, talent, and vibrant spirit of the BIMsmith community. On behalf of the entire team at BIMsmith, we thank everyone who participated.
Our judges thoroughly enjoyed reviewing all the entries. While the decision was challenging, they ultimately reached a consensus on this year's thirteen semifinalists. These semifinalists will be narrowed down by our judging panel to three winners (1st, 2nd, and 3rd Place). These final winners will be announced starting on Monday, January 13, 2025. All semifinalists will also have the opportunity to have their Revit families posted on BIMsmith Market for public download.
Congratulations to all the participants represented by these entries, and good luck in the final round of the 2024 BIMsmith Winter Wonderland competition!
Grandmother's Menorah
Creator: Andrea Goldstein
Company: PES Structural Engineers
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As a Structural Engineer, Andrea Goldstein stepped out of her comfort zone and embraced creative modeling to pay homage to her grandmother's Menorah.
Santa's Hunger Level
Creator: Phillip Chan
Company: Smithgroup
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Phillip Chan decided to test Santa's hunger level with this Christmas-themed pie. This integer parameter ranges from 0 to 5 with 5 meaning the pie is finished. As you can see, Santa had quite the appetite!
Gingerbread Man
Creator: Alessio Licordari
Alessio Licordari adds a sweet touch to the season with his Gingerbread Man family! This playful creation comes in three delightful versions, each with customizable materials to suit your holiday palette.
Parametric Christmas Tree
Creator: Nicola Cogo
Nicola Cogo took a parametric approach to Christmas this year by designing a Revit family that enables the creation of five types of illuminated Christmas trees within a single family.
Christmas Rattan Chair
Creator: Ronald P Gaza
Company: GAZA studio
Ronald Gaza designed this cozy rattan chair, complete with a Christmas-themed blanket and pillow, for an extra touch of warmth.
Christmas Shadow Box
Creator: Creator: Jamile Tuma & Dieudonné Uwera
Company: Mace Group
Jamile Tuma & Dieudonné Uwera brought a festive twist to their shadow box with a beautiful holiday scene that has six festive layers. Each layer is a nested family with 2 types, uniquely designed to be interchangeable and fit seamlessly with the user choices from the other layers.
Cozy Miniature House
Creator: Yauheni Letun
Company: Modelbase
Yauheni Letun brought the warm Christmas atmosphere with this cozy miniature house. The house captures the magic of Christmas while showcasing some of the fascinating mechanisms Autodesk Revit offers.
Christmas Lego House
Creator: Simon Yew
Company: Perkins Eastman
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Simon Yew brought the magic of Christmas to life with his Animated LEGO House family! This delightful creation opens up to reveal a cozy, festive interior featuring Santa Claus spreading holiday cheer and a busy helper in the kitchen preparing Christmas treats. A playful and charming addition to any holiday-inspired Revit project!
Guess Santa's Weight
Creator: Dariel Rey Garcia
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Dariel Rey Garcia returns with a festive family that’s equal parts fun and functional—'Guess Santa's Weight'! This playful Revit scale features Santa on one side, a stack of presents on the other, and an adjustable input box that lets you balance the holiday magic. Can you get it just right?
Holiday Trophies
Creator: Allison Hawes
Company: FLUENCY architecture + design
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Allison Hawes brings a nostalgic twist to the competition with her '90s Throwback Trophies' family! These retro-inspired awards celebrate the festive fun, featuring instance properties that let you customize the trophy type to match the occasion. A perfect blend of holiday spirit and vintage flair.
Holiday Design Magic
Creator: Warren Curry
Company: Slate Architecture
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Warren Curry lit up the competition with his Adaptive Christmas Tree family! This festive creation allows you to adjust both the color and position of the lights, making it as merry and bright as your project requires. A customizable holiday centerpiece that shines in any Revit scene!
Papel Picado
Creator: Tamara Cortés R.
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Tamara Cortés R. brings a touch of Mexican tradition to the holiday season with her 'Papel Picado' family! Inspired by the intricate paper decorations often seen in Mexico, this beautiful Revit family adds a festive flair reminiscent of celebrations around churches, weddings, and birthdays.
New Year's Snowflakes
Creator: Julian Wandzilak
Company: W7k
Julian Wandzilak rings in the New Year with a stunning and versatile family! This festive creation features a building façade framed by falling snowflakes and a cheerful 'Happy New Year!' message. The snowflakes are fully interchangeable, allowing users to customize the scene with their own elements for a personalized celebratory touch.
Winners to Be Announced starting January 13th
Congratulations are in order to every one of the ten semifinalists! The top three prizes will be determined this week by the judging panel and will be officially awarded begining on Monday, January 13, 2025.
- 1st Place - $500 Amazon Gift Card
- 2nd Place - $250 Amazon Gift Card
- 3rd Place - $100 Amazon Gift Card
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