Intro to 3D modeling in Rhino 5: Archaeological Architecture

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Created with Rhino 5 this model consisting of one Mayan temple surrounded by four Egyptian pyramids is made up of solid 3D polysurfaces.

I have never been much of a fan of the medieval era therefore I decided to create even earlier towering structures from the Yucatan in Mexico and Giza in Egypt, inspired by the uniqueness of these triangular structures.

While constructing the model i utilized mostly solid tools to drop in pyramids, truncated pyramids and rectilinear boxes. I also made good use of the "BooleanDifference" command to subtract shapes in order to create the openings of the buildings and the desired shapes i required to make the Mayan temple.

This model was a challenge as I had just grasped a beginners tool set of Rhino and my copy of the program has no virtual render materials sadly. Though with the help of Lynda.com and the in-class lecture I was able to navigate the basics of the CAD program to create this model.

(drawing view)

(editing view)

(render test)

(x-ray view)

(top view)

(process of creating the negative space inside the temple using "BooleanDifference" command )

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