Intro to Blender

At the start of my senior year of high school, I was introduced to Blender, a 3D modeling program. While I haven’t mastered it, working with Blender was a fun and unique experience. Although the following projects are not directly related to Interior Architecture, I wanted to showcase some of the work I was able to salvage as a testament to my adaptability and precision in using foreign 3D modeling software.

Christmas Tree modeled using complex shapes and extrusions. Materials were added with different surface settings such as varying reflectivity. Light sources were placed where necessary to create the illusion of illumination.

Candy Cane modeled using basic cylinders and extrusions. Color was applied to the surface of the cane by diagonally adding points using the pen tool.

City Project

This project challenged me to design and construct a city from the ground up. I drew inspiration from the towering skyscrapers of downtown Chicago and the vibrant, colorful architecture of Mexico City. My city features a mix of apartment complexes and commercial buildings, including local shops and a grocery store. Streetlights are strategically placed at each corner and the center of buildings to ensure proper illumination. To enhance the streetscape, trees line the pavement’s borders, framing the structures and adding greenery. Rooftops and architectural details were meticulously crafted to reflect my best efforts in bringing the city to life.

Screenshot: Axonometric View (Southeast)

Screenshot: Axonometric View (Northwest)

Bedroom Project

This project challenged me to recreate my own bedroom with accuracy and attention to spatial features. To best capture the room’s layout, I chose to model it from the perspective of the south wall, where my door is located. Before beginning the modeling process, I took precise field measurements, including those of my furniture, to ensure proper scale and proportion.

I started by constructing the floor and walls, adding details such as baseboards and an electrical outlet. Next, I created the window frame, sill, and head, later enhancing it with vertical blinds and a cornice board.

Building the furniture was my next focus. I began with my bed, positioning it at the center of the east wall. The most challenging aspect was shaping the curved headboard. After that, I modeled the vanity, which sits directly across from the bed on the west wall. Using the same techniques and materials, I then created the nightstand to the right of my bed. Finally, I designed the floor lamp to the left of my bed, as it was the least complex piece.

Once the furniture was complete, I moved on to room décor. I added mounted wall art, a picture frame beneath the floor lamp, perfume bottles on the vanity, and a stuffed octopus on my bed, bringing the space to life with personal touches.

Screenshot: Perspective View (Northwest)

Screenshot: Perspective View (Northeast)

Screenshot: Perspective View (North)

Character Project

This two-part project was the most challenging of all. I was tasked with designing a four-limbed character and later animating it into a short 3–5 second clip. In celebration of the holiday season, I created an elf, using myself as a visual reference—incorporating my hair color and style, skin tone, and fashion preferences.

Santa's Elf modeled using basic polygons and spheres. Features such as the hair and ears were molded while clothing such as the hat and dress were extruded. Color and material were applied with varying settings: gloss, metallic, roughness, etc.

I explored animation by programming Santa's Elf to perform a backflip. I adjusted her posture and height to capture the different phases of the movement. Each phase was carefully sequenced and stitched together to create a smooth, continuous action.

Screenshot: Axonometric View (Southeast)

Screenshot: Axonometric View (Northwest)

Screenshot: Perspective View (Northwest)

Screenshot: Perspective View (Northeast)

Screenshot: Perspective View (North)

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