The Final Stages

We're getting close to the end, which is the most exciting part of the project. The architects have laser cut the site and are assembling the entire site model. We're also in the process of cutting out acrylic to make a model of the sculpture in the atrium. Interiors are focusing on rendering now, both the perspectives (using 3ds Max) and the floorplans (using photoshop).

Following are some perspectives that the architects have been working on in Rhino to understand the exterior materials better. Visible in these models are the major window placements. The first photo shows the best representation of exterior materials to be used. The east and west perspectives show a better understanding of the roof volumes as well as the integration of windows into the atrium space.

The interior designers have set up several cameras in AutoCad to determine where perspectives will be. Those images follow. Please note that the colors are from AutoCad layers and do not reflect the true materials to be applied in 3ds Max.

This perspective is in the atrium area. It showcases the canteen, which was a custom design, and the elevator/stair area. Visible in the corner is the relationship to the second and third floors, because the central atrium space is open to below.

This perspective is also in the atrium area. It showcases the greeter desk, another custom design.The canteen is visible in the background of this space. Atrium seating is also visible. The wall behind the greeter desk is make completely of cork. The curved piece at the top will hold the name of the building: Wayman Tisdale Community Wellness Complex. The backside of the wall faces the guest resource information kiosk. It also functions as a pin-up board for community flyers and events.

This is a perspective of the wellness center. The foreground shows the deli/smoothie bar area that connects the fitness center and the auditorium. This is another custom piece. The background will display exercise equipment, which will be added in 3ds Max. The wall of windows in the background faces the street on the east side of the building.

This perspective is of a mostly empty space, but we wanted to show it to convey the connection in this area. This is also the wellness center. This view is from the fitness area (which will have exercise equipment) into the group fitness group (for yoga, Zumba, etc.) Once blocks are added in 3ds Max and silhouettes added in Photoshop, this will become a very dynamic perspective view.