It is sometimes quite difficult to convey to the client how a potential design may look. To some, 2D plans alone are not sufficient to understand the final look. Traditionally, my 3D models were very time consuming, especially in the design phase where you know there are likely to be changes.
Sketchup, on the other hand provides a great tool to me. It means I can produce rough 3d models quickly, that are excellent for conveying a concept across, without all the work of a 3D model in something like 3D MAX.
I started of with a few basic concepts.
This was a simple idea, with just open sides, and a vaulted ceiling. The columns would be covered in rock up to a certain height, and then a concrete capital added.
This design was a little less practical in terms of space usage, but is probably a lot more attractive.
Its arches will put the price up a little, but it would suit nicely in many settings.
This idea was the other end of the scale. In side would be space for a computer desk and sofa. It would be enclosed with windows, and would make a great exterior office or 'man cave'.
This particular idea came later and was from the suggestion of the client. Because of the occasional strong winds, they wanted to enclose one of the walls, and then have a kind of seating bench on the sides.
Currently the client has chosen this design. Which is very similar to the first, with adjustments on sizes and the addition of an uncovered area at the front.
I added an existing wall into the picture to help visualize things better.
The client then asked to change the uncovered patio from straight to a curve. Which was easily done using this program.
So this tool does not have all the bells and whistles of the other programs I use, but it is great for quickly coming up with concepts for quotations, that will hopefully turn into work.
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