New York City 2015 3D Model Feat. the new World Trade Center New York City 2015 3D Model Feat. the new World Trade Center



This is an outgrowth of my previous WTC project (I encourage you to add links to new projects so I don't have to both model everything and keep on top of every single program on Manhattan.



Corrections are also encouraged, as sometimes I get things wrong. Criticism is also welcome so long as it has a constructive point and isn't just hatorade. As is clear from the first posts in this thread, going towards the end, this is a learning experience.



DON'T REPOST WITHOUT LEAVING A COMMENT AND A LINK TO WHERE YOU'RE POSTING. I have no problem with reposts, and it's not about giving credit, as I think everyone knows I'm the only one doing this kind of work on this level (for free at least...heh). If you're a blog, or just reposting here or on another forum, post in this thread and leave a link so I can follow the conversation and maybe even answer questions if any come up.



FAQ's: What software do you use?

Autodesk 3D Studio Max 2011 Design. I use the built-in Mental Ray renderer to create the final visuals.



How long does it take to render one image?

Most renders here are 720p (1280x720) and most take ~20 minutes to process and spit out. Larger images take longer, as do ones that show a lot of the island. The big 4000x1000 render of the whole island took 4.5 hours, which is why there's just one of those.



Can I link this in my blog?

Sure, just leave a link in the thread for me and anyone else to follow. The images are provided free of use, just don't claim that you made them. We all know you didn't.



I'm also a 3D modeler. Have any tips?

Sure, but since you probably use different techniques on a different program, I'll leave you with one fairly universal and very important lesson: The color of glass comes from the reflection and the transparency. NEVER make the diffuse color anything different from black/white/gray and never make a pane of glass only 40% transparent. That would make for a crappy window in real life, and so is it virtually.



Pictures



Model area. Click for a 4000x1000 version.





Carnegie 57





Manhattan West towers





15 Penn Plaza and Manhattan West





the new World Trade Center





1 World Trade Center





1WTC detail





1 World Trade interior





2 World Trade Center, by Norman Foster, from above.





2 World Trade crown detail





2WTC facade detail





Old version of 3 World Trade Center, by Richard Rogers & Partners, from Church St.





2, 3, 4 World Trade Center, from the National 9/11 Memorial





3WTC Detail





3WTC & 4WTC from Cortlandt Way.





3 World Trade podium detail





Tower 3 interior





4 World Trade Center, by Maki & Asc. from Liberty St.





4WTC retail podium





WTC aerial view of building crowns





One Liberty Plaza





440 Park Avenue massing model

This is an outgrowth of my previous WTC project ( old thread here ) expanded beyond Lower Manhattan into basically the whole island. This is an ongoing project (so long as New York is an ongoing city) to fill in major new buildings that are seriously proposed or under construction and review their impact on the city locally and at large. While first priority is to finishing the WTC, and adding the largest buildings in the city,so I don't have to both model everything and keep on top of every single program on Manhattan.Corrections are also encouraged, as sometimes I get things wrong. Criticism is also welcome so long as it has a constructive point and isn't just hatorade. As is clear from the first posts in this thread, going towards the end, this is a learning experience.I have no problem with reposts, and it's not about giving credit, as I think everyone knows I'm the only one doing this kind of work on this level (for free at least...heh). If you're a blog, or just reposting here or on another forum, post in this thread and leave a link so I can follow the conversation and maybe even answer questions if any come up.Autodesk 3D Studio Max 2011 Design. I use the built-in Mental Ray renderer to create the final visuals.Most renders here are 720p (1280x720) and most take ~20 minutes to process and spit out. Larger images take longer, as do ones that show a lot of the island. The big 4000x1000 render of the whole island took 4.5 hours, which is why there's just one of those.Sure, just leave a link in the thread for me and anyone else to follow. The images are provided free of use, just don't claim that you made them. We all know you didn't.Sure, but since you probably use different techniques on a different program, I'll leave you with one fairly universal and very important lesson: The color of glass comes from the reflection and the transparency. NEVER make the diffuse color anything different from black/white/gray and never make a pane of glass only 40% transparent. That would make for a crappy window in real life, and so is it virtually.Model area. Click for a 4000x1000 version.Carnegie 57Manhattan West towers15 Penn Plaza and Manhattan Westthe new World Trade Center1 World Trade Center1WTC detail1 World Trade interior2 World Trade Center, by Norman Foster, from above.2 World Trade crown detail2WTC facade detailOld version of 3 World Trade Center, by Richard Rogers & Partners, from Church St.2, 3, 4 World Trade Center, from the National 9/11 Memorial3WTC Detail3WTC & 4WTC from Cortlandt Way.3 World Trade podium detailTower 3 interior4 World Trade Center, by Maki & Asc. from Liberty St.4WTC retail podiumWTC aerial view of building crownsOne Liberty Plaza440 Park Avenue massing model

There are six phases to every project 1) enthusiasm, 2) disillusionment, 3) panic, 4) search for the guilty, 5) punishment of the innocent, 6) praise for the non-participants. - Guy Tozzoli

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