CABINS entry by josh.greenwood

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Following on from my initial concept I have created a couple more mood boards and explored some basic model sketches.

I have decided to go down the direction of creating a contemporary cabin inspired by my initial concept idea based around a firewatch lookout tower.

My mood boards mainly focus on materials and shapes, I like to keep it simple in the early stages so I can block out ideas and concentrate on the overall form of the structure.

I find it easier to “sketch” or block out ideas straight into 3dsMax, this technique allows me to create and explore different forms very quickly.

CABINS entry by josh.greenwood

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For my initial concept I drew inspiration from the game FIREWATCH by Campo Santo Studio.

I love the art style of this game, its original and beautiful and really captures the sense of the wilderness in which it is set. I particularly enjoyed the design of the Lookout tower that is central to the storyline. The elevated position allows for majestic panoramas of the surrounding environment and provides a sheltered yet exposed vantage point for the protagonist.

Like many people the idea of retreating from everyday life into nature is one that interests me a lot. An escape from the real world, a sanctuary where you are the only person for miles around. These are the qualities I’d like to convey in my cabin design.