rp2005 - BATs

[frogface 352]

I like the apartment! an idea (if you haven't thought of it already) how about some colour variations for diversity? with not many mid-rises im sure these will be popular in cities and different variations would spice things up a bit

[sparkythepenguin 90]

Welcome to Page 3!

Not to mention that differently-colored versions would look awesome in a rowhouse-sort of situation! Great idea Frogface!

[cammo2003 20]

Great building so far, rp! As suggested by a couple of others, some colour variations would be great (though not an immediate need.

This style seems to be one used the world over - we have buildings like this in Sydney too. Mostly near our rail network (Our government is actually doing a smart thing and allowing denser zoning near the rail lines.

Most of the suburb next to me is walkups (oh, and for the record, they're not considered so poor here. We have some very nice walkups here in Sydney...

[Lord_Bertrum 3]

I agree with cammo2003 (I believe you're also on skyscrapercity's Oz forums too) these are very similar to the types of residential apartments being built in places such as Wolli Creek, Strathfield, Asfield and the like in Sydney.

[Bluthmania 7]

If I could just suggest something before you release it. As awesome as that new apartment building is (and I hope you make more like this, we need 'em badly) I think it'd look a bit better if the entrance was slightly set back. Know what I mean? Set it back maybe....a foot (speaking in scaled terms of course) and then you could put like vines or something on the newly exposed brick. It's a small suggestion, but seeing as this building is very modular I thought that it could look good. Either way this looks great!

[rp2005 165]

Date: 11/1/2005 1:01:31 AM Author: Bluthmania  I think it'd look a bit better if the entrance was slightly set back. Know what I mean? Set it back maybe....a foot (speaking in scaled terms of course) and then you could put like vines or something on the newly exposed brick. It's a small suggestion,

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I think you could be right about setting the entrance back a little, but you'll have a long wait for vines ... the nearest I've come to anything organic on my models is a thatched roof!!! 

[Lord_Bertrum 3]

I think Vil created a vine texture, PM him and see if he will give it to you.

[JaWood 194]

I did some vine work on a trellis setting once. But if you're thinking of vines up a wall, textures would work just as well, unless you want to create that thick, lush look. Then you might have to do a little modeling. I hate modeling organic stuff myself, but I'm getting more daring.

[rp2005 165]

I don't think vines would suit these apartments (too new), but I'll keep in mind the comments because I'm bound to need to add vines to a model at some point.

 

[sorchin 18]

A fabulous looking apartment rp

Can't wait till it's done my friend..

[rp2005 165]

Detailing has taken me longer than I thought, as usual.  Apart from some minor detail tweaking* the apartments are now finished and on lots.  They will be released as soon as I am satisfied that they grow properly - hopefully this weekend.

 

 

*the satellite dish currently looks like it would be blown off the roof in a strong wind!

 

[rp2005 165]

And now for something completely different ...

http://www.atitlan.org.uk/Otherpics/BPI1.jpg align=middle>

 

In its early stages, but probably recognisable to those who know the building it's based on ...

 

[Kwakelaar 92]

No, sorry no idea, but it looks interesting.

[rp2005 165]

A little further along ...

http://www.atitlan.org.uk/Otherpics/BPI2.jpg align=baseline>

[Franz Ferdinand 14]

nice stuff

[meowza 230]

looks like some sort of lighthouse, or a japanese-mexican clubhouse. lol! very intruiging design.  Keep it up!

[rp2005 165]

@meowza - your mexican-japanese comment is quite interesting.  The building is from the far east and is an interpretation of western styles, so you're going the right direction.

But I'm still not going to identify it - yet! 

 

Here's the latest image - I've still got work to do on the base, tidying up of the detailing and nightlighting to do.

 

http://www.atitlan.org.uk/Otherpics/bpi3.jpg align=baseline>

 

 

 

[gascooker 4]

looks very sharp RP - at first, earlier on in thread I thought it was gonna be the pagoda at Kew gardens.

[Fosforito890 1]

I liked your reference to Monty Python. And now for something completely different!
It cracked me up!

This is an ex-parrot!

Ok, I'll stop.

Nice work!

[sorchin 18]

It's beautiful my friend. I can't say I know what building it's suppposed to be. But it's beautiful nonetheless.

[rp2005 165]

The tower building that I've been previewing in the thread is Ho Withun Thasana, or the Sage's Lookout Tower.  You'll find the real thing at Bang Pa-In in Thailand - it is part of a complex of buildings making up the former summer palace of Thai royalty.

 

The building is now on the STEX - here's an in-game night shot ...

 

http://www.atitlan.org.uk/Otherpics/BPI4.jpg align=baseline>

[Mr Piggy 1]

Gorgeous BAT.............. Beautiful, I will ad that to my Oritental Cities

Thank You

[ILL Tonkso 1,236]

Fanatastic work on the Pagoda RP, very well modelled.

[Thut 0]

Great Work Man. I love your use of colour.

[Kwakelaar 92]

This building has turned out very nicely, indeed something completely different.
It will be in my plugins folder in a few minutes.

[Tennismaster1 1]

hi rp2005 i would like to request some more of your uk shops like this one i think this is some of your best stuff!

 

[rp2005 165]

What, you mean this kind of thing?

http://www.atitlan.org.uk/otherpics/ru_pcw.jpg align=baseline>

[Lord_Bertrum 3]

Look at that RP. you're still pulling them out of the bag after all this time!

[Tennismaster1 1]

yes that sort of thing indeed!! that looks amazing!! maybe you should make a Uk shops Set!

[jacqulina 162]

fantastic work