entry by Artifictial

Finally got some time to continue with modeling and start testing the space. As I was exploring the surroundings and the history of the building, I decided to deviate from my original thoughts (a marble column construction) and I decided to invest on an industrial approach that would better match the history and the original purpose of the building.
I found that cast iron and stone could work together just fine in producing such an industrial look and feel, so I start “demolishing” and building the new environment. It was important to me that the skin of the building remained the same, so what I’m trying to achieve here is to accent the qualities of the stone and the imposing geometric contours, by creating a metal construction that will embrace the building without superimposing itself on the main structure.
At this point of time I think I have almost finished the core elements of the outside of the building although there will be several more amendments. Once I’m done with that, I will continue with the landscaping (certain elements are already in place) and some of the interior spaces as well (especially the roof garden).

These are some AO renders that usually help me pinpoint any modeling discrepancies prior to continuing with materials and texturing.
Still a lot to be done as I’m not even halfway there, but it’s nice to explore as you go!

Converted entry by JamieHolmes

Driving through rural New Zealand you are bound to see a dilapidated red barn sitting in the middle of a paddock somewhere. These often cheaply built structures served various functions but mostly were used for housing livestock, machinery, grain and/or hay bails. The red colour was also borne out of pure necessity where a cheap locally sourced mix of iron ore and whatever medium or oil was a available to make a weather and rust resistant paint that could withstand the hard summer droughts and extreme weather changes. Even before iron ore was used as a paint on cow sheds, Moari used kokowai, iron ore and other pigments made from the earth, pollen and rotted wood to make paint to decorate and protect wharenui, pou whenua and waka. I really like the utilitarian nature of these sheds and the history that come with that. They have an inherent beauty about them that makes we want to explore more in depth. What I will endeavor to do is covert the “red barn” into something that will connect people to nature in a locale native to its past.

Converted entry by Joey Zhao

BingDing wood kiln factory is a porcelain factory located in Jingdezhen, the Porcelain Capital of China. Renovated by AZL architects in 2018, the factory building consists of a concrete and brick building, where the kiln is located, and a side building on the right where a staircase leads to the second floor of the main building. In my renovation plan, I’m going to extend the space by adding a symmetric space on the other side of the building. By using a totally different material, I hope to create visual contrast and most importantly to expand the functionality of the space.

Converted entry by Shiju NK

The Work Process of this project involves a lot of brain storming sessions since everything has to be designed from scratch ! The most challenging as well as the interesting part is to imagine from the story’s character’s point of view, of how the old workshop might have withstood all these years, the small things that the family would have loved to keep as memories that were once a part of the workshop, the surrounding landscape and green cover. So, I started off by preparing rough concept sketches of how I imagined the structure might have looked.
Then I began collecting reference images of all the different elements that I will be adding.
First of, I started modelling the tree that’s part of the old workshop, with a reference from a real one. Enjoy the Work Process of it below.
I started modeling the basic shape of the tree in 3dsMax using the reference images. Then I unwrapped it and did the detailing in Mudbox.

Converted entry by Erfan3p

I think the best thing to do before doing an architectural project is to plan! And it’s been a few days that I’m working on this very simple plan, I didn’t take too much time to represent it better or render it better than this but just to show you guys what I’m about to do, btw plans are very necessary for me because I get so confused when I don’t know what to do.
As you can see I’m going to convert my building to a local Agricultural centre. I took advantage of 1200 square meter roofed space with no columns and created a space that can be used for vertical farming in case of studies that require a very controlled environment for researches on plants and specific vegetables.
I’m starting to model my building and my site plan, you can see more information and details in the images.
Thanks for reading, have a nice day!

Converted entry by Erfan3p

I think the best thing to do before doing an architectural project is to plan! And it’s been a few days that I’m working on this very simple plan, I didn’t take too much time to represent it better or render it better than this but just to show you guys what I’m about to do, btw plans are very necessary for me because I get so confused when I don’t know what to do.
As you can see I’m going to convert my building to a local Agricultural centre. I took advantage of 1200 square meter roofed space with no columns and created a space that can be used for vertical farming in case of studies that require a very controlled environment for researches on plants and specific vegetables.
I’m starting to model my building and my site plan, you can see more information and details in the images.
Thanks for reading, have a nice day!