This comprehensive course guides learners through the entire process of creating detailed 3D architectural models using Autodesk Maya. Starting with the fundamentals of importing 2D floor plans and building accurate wall structures, learners will master essential polygon modeling techniques including vertex alignment, edge loops, and face extrusion. The course progresses to crafting detailed architectural elements such as window and door frames, balconies, kitchens, and common areas, focusing on both structural accuracy and aesthetic quality. Finally, learners will refine their models by adding realistic fixtures—wooden frames, sliding doors, window grills—enhancing functionality and visual appeal. Designed for aspiring architectural visualizers and 3D modelers, this course equips you with practical skills to translate floor plans into fully realized, detailed 3D apartment layouts ready for rendering and presentation.
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This comprehensive course guides learners through the entire process of creating detailed 3D architectural models using Autodesk Maya. Starting with the fundamentals of importing 2D floor plans and building accurate wall structures, learners will master essential polygon modeling techniques including vertex alignment, edge loops, and face extrusion. The course progresses to crafting detailed architectural elements such as window and door frames, balconies, kitchens, and common areas, focusing on both structural accuracy and aesthetic quality. Finally, learners will refine their models by adding realistic fixtures—wooden frames, sliding doors, window grills—enhancing functionality and visual appeal. Designed for aspiring architectural visualizers and 3D modelers, this course equips you with practical skills to translate floor plans into fully realized, detailed 3D apartment layouts ready for rendering and presentation.
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6 videos4 assignments
This module focuses on the detailed design and construction of essential architectural elements within residential spaces. Learners will explore techniques for creating window and door frames, extending balconies and kitchens, and designing common areas such as toilets and dining rooms. Emphasizing both functionality and aesthetics, the module guides learners through practical modeling processes to enhance the structural and visual quality of interior and exterior spaces.
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6 videos4 assignments
This module focuses on refining the interior architectural model by adding functional and aesthetic fixtures to complete the layout. Learners will create wooden frames, install doors (including pivot and sliding variants), and incorporate realistic window grills and sliding mechanisms. By the end of this module, learners will have developed a fully detailed and functional apartment layout, integrating essential architectural components with proper modeling techniques in Maya.
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