mezzanine by lemonjim

Bryce • Architecture • posted on Oct 10, 2006

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Description

I started to make a model loosely based an advertising photo of the hotel "Harbour Plaza Hong Kong" in Hung Hom, Kowloon. The photo was only 2x3 inches, and reasonably well printed, so I was able to make out the cast- or wrought-iron balustrades. I had just bought the font "P22 Zaner" which has fantistic characters. I used only the period character. I began to think this was an approachable Bryce task, but quickly ran into problems - helical! In the end I came up with two solutions, and both are included here. First, was to make a cylinder and map it with a transparency mask. The balustrades in the image were made this way. Second solution, was to make a 3ds mesh of with Carrara, bend it. The chandelier, circular rails and straight rails were made with the 3ds model, straight and bent versions. I did not get as far as shear, but the helical balustrade "castings" would only be made with bending and shearing. [Ed. Note: sorry about the second post but forgot to mention I'm rendering a newer version with trees and art on the walls - post that tomorrow. Please check back!]

Comments (14)

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Digimon

9:27PM | Tue, 10 October 2006

I love that you included your problem solving routine! Always good to see others process. Like the trouble I was having on my "Hurricane of crows". I see the results of your solution clearly!! You have a wonderful way with lighting!!! This is a delightful architectural piece!! Right on!!

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Richardphotos

9:28PM | Tue, 10 October 2006

a real pleasure to see what Bryce in the right hands can create. I play with it but that is it.nothing worth posting.this is stunning modeling

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Burpee

9:34PM | Tue, 10 October 2006

This is a perfect example of what I like about your work. It is interesting and the colors and lighting add the main spark to make the image 'pop'! Awesome job yet again!!

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Pankaj

10:25PM | Tue, 10 October 2006

It is amazing what is possible with Bryce. Especially in a hand of a pro. Thanks for the inspiration and to show the way beyond the usually.

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evinrude

5:48AM | Wed, 11 October 2006

Stupendous! Great job.

vangogh

8:48AM | Wed, 11 October 2006

Fantastic architectural work...especially the lighting and that chandelier is excellent.

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supermarioART

11:03AM | Wed, 11 October 2006

Wow!!!Fantastic architecture my friend and colors are wonderful!!!Really congratulations and excellent work!!!

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thecytron

12:20PM | Wed, 11 October 2006

Very impressive work! Love the colors!

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pnv2ro

12:20PM | Wed, 11 October 2006

Outstanding modeling colors and everithing,Congrat!!!!!

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wawadave

5:42PM | Wed, 11 October 2006

great one!!!

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sadlers5

6:52PM | Wed, 11 October 2006

beautiful and very intricate work here! take care, Ann

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castaneda

9:09PM | Wed, 11 October 2006

WOW. Beautifully done. Great archetecture, glass work and design.

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Doublecrash

9:28AM | Thu, 12 October 2006

Ok, I'm seeing them backwards... still have to get the feel of the new website, I think. I like this one better because it shows more the architectural details and the construction. Also, as always, your explanations on how you did it are useful and inspirational. Gee... :)

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