Architecture Tutor at [University Name] | 3D Modelling, Urban Design & Planning

The Student and Tutor engaged in an in-depth review and refinement of an apartment floor plan, concentrating on the detailed design of a master bathroom and a walk-in closet according to specific client requirements. They discussed space planning, circulation, and the appropriate representation of various components in architectural drawings. The next session will focus on creating elevations for the closet and powder room.

The Student and Tutor reviewed an architectural design project, specifically focusing on the interior layout of a master bedroom suite within an apartment. They discussed integrating the bedroom, walk-in closet, and master bathroom, concentrating on furniture placement, circulation, and balcony access. The session aimed to address challenges related to bed and TV positioning in relation to existing windows.

The Student and Tutor worked on advanced Photoshop techniques, focusing on applying textures to architectural renders. They practiced using layer masks, object selection tools, and various blending modes to integrate floor textures and isolate foreground elements. The plan is for the Student to apply these techniques to other elevations.

The session focused on refining an architectural design project in SketchUp, specifically creating and managing three different arrangements of artwork, plants, and a person within a room. The Tutor guided the Student through organizing the model using grouping and tags, demonstrated techniques for precise object manipulation, and outlined the process for creating and exporting multiple scenes. The class concluded with an introduction to using Photoshop for rendering, covering selection tools and layering for applying textures.

Student and Tutor worked on creating and refining interior elevations in SketchUp and Layout. They addressed challenges with section cuts, applying dashed lines, and ensuring scene updates were correctly reflected when exporting models to Layout. The session involved practical application of these techniques for laundry room and office wall elevations, and a follow-up session was scheduled to continue working.

The Student and Tutor engaged in a hands-on SketchUp session, focusing on creating a detailed 3D model and elevation drawing for a kitchen design. They worked on accurately setting wall and ceiling heights, designing and integrating various kitchen appliances and cabinetry, and applying 3D modeling techniques. The session concluded with generating specific scenes for the top plan, 3D view, and the required elevation for the project.