ARCHI PORTFOLIO
BSC ( HONS ) ARCHITECTURE
BY MAHI ABDUL MUHSIN, 0314421
PROJECT ONE : MODELLING AN ARCHITECTURAL DESIGN
In this project, we had to select a house and model its basic external form on either Rhino or 3ds Max. As we were advised to use our Semester two Retreat House Design, I chose my Design, the Mendax Retreat as it will allow me to explore and further work on a pre-thought about design in a more three dimensional and extensive approach.
THE THREE SOFTWARE PLATFORMS THAT I USED FOR
THIS PROJECT
autocad was used to draw out the floor plans with reference to the manual drawings from semester two.
All the extruding out was done using Rhino as i found it an easier platform to command and a more convenient software to make necessary adjustments to the structures
FINISHED EXTRUDED MODEL ON RHINO
PROCESS OF THE MODELLING
tools used : spline curve, offset, trim
tools used : spline curve, offset, trim
BASIC RENDERED MODEL ON 3D MAX
adjusting the house on contour to attain the best perspectives
adjusting the house on contour to attain the best perspectives
PROJECT 2A- EXTERIOR RENDERING ( MATERIALS, LIGHT, ELEMENTS )
BIRDS EYE TOP VIEW
EYE LEVEL PERSPECTIVE
WORMS EYE PERSPECTIVE
INTRODUCTION
The second project involves the production of photorealistic still rendering of the selected architecture design with materials, appropriate camera views and post-production enhancement on the visual outcome. The visualisation work would be assessed on the types and ways materials are used, types of lights and effects used to set up the scene, setup of appropriate camera views for rendering and skills of using post-production tools to enhance the visual outcome.
Objectives of Project
Below is the process of rendering on 3Dsmax with the use of materials and special tools which aid in creating
the perfect visual, texture, gloss, hardness and depth of materials and light intensities.
The Mendex Retreat is Designed as a relaxing, tranquil and private getaway for the Famous Political fugitive Julian Assange. Assange is Famous for his ability to steal secretive information and is globally known as the 'robin hood of hacking'. Assange believes that transparency of truth, justice and fairness is vital for a peaceful, crime-free world. The house is designed with Timber and concrete and with exquisite attention to detail.
THE MENDAX RETREAT
BELOW ARE THE FINAL RENDERED EXTERIOR VIEWS
REFLECTION
Through this Project, I have learnt to create photo realistic images with the use of 3dsmax. As I am someone who prefers merging the real world with fictional imaginary world, in order to not only experiment the tools and layerings of the softwares, but also to allow myself to use and learn more elements about the softwares that i used. I approached the landscape with a sprinkle of my own imagination, however using the same idea of the site context that the house was built in. In addition to this, I have gained a good practice of recording the work in progess as progressive evidence of the entire process.
POST PRODUCTION EFFECTS VIA PHOTOSHOP ELEMENTS
PROJECT 2B - INTERIOR RENDERING
FINAL RENDERED IMAGES
A CANDLE LIGHT KIND OF NIGHT
A CONCRETE EVENING
A HUNGRY MORNING
PROJECT THREE:
ANIMATION OF RENDERED
SCENE
REFLECTION
Via this project i have gained a better understanding of how to visualize and present design ideas. it has significantly improved my skills in 3dsmax and despite the challenges and trial and error's of the process of rendering the frames, I have enhanced my knowledge on new and far more advanced tools that will be later on benifitial in the course.
the project has also given me an opportunity to be creative with the production of the animation. I have merged real life time lapse scenario's with the animated frames in order to tell a story and provide the eerie and mystical ambiance of the retreat.
progress images showing how lines and nurbs curve is used to provide target camera a pathway for the animation
adjusting and creating the perfect angles and proper positioning for the camera is most challenging
testing different camera orbit's to get the right framing of the scenary
