High-Rise Residential Survey in Canary Wharf, London

Bluelime was commissioned to carry out a detailed survey of the UK’s fourth tallest residential building in Canary Wharf, London.

Working at significant height in a challenging urban environment, our team used drone surveying and advanced 3D capture techniques to create an accurate digital record of the building and its external condition. The operation required careful planning and precise drone control, with the aircraft remaining within visual line of sight throughout the survey.

Our Deliverables

The project included:

• Interactive 3D model providing an accessible digital representation of the building
• Point cloud data to support accurate drawings and further technical work
• Detailed condition survey of the building’s exterior
• Gaussian Splatting visualisation to provide improved representation of challenging reflective and glazed surfaces

The Result

Combining drone surveying, point cloud capture and advanced visualisation techniques allowed Bluelime to document a complex high-rise structure efficiently while producing detailed digital outputs for the client.

The project demonstrates how modern survey technology can be used to capture even the most challenging tall buildings safely and with a high level of detail.