Virtual Environment Design

A detailed reconstruction of Clifton Arcade, built in Autodesk Maya for VR headset viewing

Year: 2024
Type: 3D Environment
Tools: Autodesk Maya, Polycam
Grade: Distinction

A full-scale reconstruction of Clifton Arcade in Bristol, modelled in Autodesk Maya and rendered as a 360° panorama for VR headset viewing. Built to demonstrate architectural modelling, lighting, and material work at a high level of creative and technical quality.

Final Render

Process

From an on-site LiDAR scan through to a fully modelled and lit environment; the images below trace the project's development.

Polycam-generated blueprint scan of the Clifton Arcade interior, used as a modelling reference in Autodesk Maya — LiDAR scan, used as a to-scale reference

Early wireframe and modelled shopfront in Autodesk Maya — Early structural modelling

First HDRI-lit test render of the arcade model in Autodesk Maya — First lit test render

Detailed render of the ornamental ironwork railings — Ironwork railings, stairs and second-storey fencing

360° VR View

Full 360-degree panoramic render of the Clifton Arcade 3D model, for VR headset viewing — Panoramic render, formatted for VR headset viewing