Some Current Events in the Portfolio

I have been busy with a number of projects and haven't had time to post anything for more than a month, so I am posting some 3D renderings from a couple of current projects.

I now use a combination of drawing and 3D work to explore architecture.  Many times I use the 3D as an armature to draw over for elevation and material studies.  I don't use Sketch-up very often - I find that it has a certain interdependency with AutoCad that encourages me to draw straight lines and resolve finite dimensions long before a concept has gone through enough iterations of exploration.

One thing is clear to me.  The world of 3D has changed architecture.  From Frank Gehry to Zaha Hadid, the use of modelling tools like Rhino, 3D Studio Max, and the extensions in to BIM have changed how we design, present, build, and everything in between.  Buildings are more complex visually, and explore organic shapes more readily.  I will be posting more about this in future entries.

2014 - 3D concept model of Mexican food restaurant and bar proposal for SE Calgary.  The kitchen module at the rear of this rendering had to be oversized to accommodate both a take out counter and a tortilla production area. Because the site is surrounded by somewhat larger 3 and 4 storey buildings, the roof top is designed as a landscape with mechanical equipment carefully screened off. 3D Studio Max 2014

2014 - 3D concept model of mixed use office and retail for Calgary's East Village development.  This project is intended as a high-tech centre with business incubator space.  The client is currently negotiating density requirements to allow the development of a second office tower.  3D Studio Max 2014

all images in this blog are copyright vertigo studios and michael knudsen