Abstract: This article reviewes the design of Moonbay Hotel in Wenchang, Hainan.Using a relatively complex irregular-shaped architecture as an example, it is reported here the experience of application of BIM technology to overcome limitations of the original 2D design and to optimize the design work and coordination of all specialties.With assistance of accurate and highly effective 3D technology, it is possible to achieve better management on project schedule, quality and cost.The excise aims at finding solutions to the difficult problems when applying BIM technology in institutes.