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Hooray, lack of motivation strikes again!Rough interior shot because I was bored. I've had the urge to draw, but never enough motivation to keep going for more than about 2 minutes. Does this happen to anyone else? So anyway I've had this sitting on the desk beside me all afternoon and just been scribbling on it when the urge takes me.
The idea was for a sort of hotel/resort reception area for the tropics/sub-tropics, with an emphasis on passive lighting and cooling... because aircon ist teh DEVIL!
Unfortunately both Saber and the fabric installation thing up the back were kinda a bit afterthought-ish "hey, I've got space that needs filling".
I could go more in-depth about the design elements I used, but I'm quite certain no-one actually cares.
I guess Ron Arad was right: boredom truly is the mother of all creativity
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Saber is (c) Type Moon, everything else is mine
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Hey now, I care! Of course, that's probably because this stuff is up my alley! 
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Cheers mate.
Hmm, well if you're interested in a quick rundown (tries to remember back to what he was thinking at the time): Basically the whole space is open at the top with the wall on the left being the northerly aspect (assuming it's built south of the equator). That should create a solar chimney effect, heating the air in the upper space and letting it exit out under the roof. The Bar area on the left would be entirely open, probably looking out over a pool or something so that the convection effect can draw cooler air from above the water. The big semi-transparent thing behind the seats was meant to be a glass pane with water running down it to cool air entering the lobby area, but I ain't so sure about that one anymore (it's energy intensive and could quite possibly fuck up the airflow by putting a bigarse slab of glass in the way). You can't see it but the slab for the lobby area sits out a bit from the rear wall as well to try and get some airflow past there as well. That lobby slab is quite thick (something in the order of two to three feet) and tiled in probably marble or granite to create a cooling thermal mass.
Thin windows on the northern aspect allow light in whilst keeping transmitted heat down and the light cloth sunshades should soften what comes through them. Large windows on the southern aspect are to create a sense of space and let additional light in.
Aaaand I've started writing an essay... sorry 
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It sounds like you have designed a pretty solid stack ventilation system⦠and using the large pool in front of the lower air intake (open bar area) would be great for passive cooling 
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Heh, computer modeling... that's what engineers are for
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Woww! Did you just this from scratch or did you use a photo as ref? COOL pic!!
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From scratch, completely (ok, well barring using Saber of course
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Nice
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Great! I know about lack of motivation, though my problem is lacking the motivation to sit down and get my stuff out.. I need a place that it's always out so no preparation is needed.
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heh, that's why I've started sketching with pen... trying to find faster and faster ways of getting the ideas down before I loose motivation
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once I get started though I have the problem of not wanting to stop... even forsaking sleep to keep going.
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I know exactly what you mean with the lack of motivation, i haven't bothered picking up a pencil in ages. anyway!
It looks good mate, I really like the design. Most of the hotels around my city are really small and cramped, but this design you have really gives off that feeling of relaxation and freedom to move. Another thing is this really looks like an oceanside lobby.
For some reason, I also really like those sheets, really Art-Deco
Keep up the good stuff mate (btw, sorry I haven't been commenting much, I was busy finishing off my last classes at TAFE.)
-Shin
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Mmmm.... Deco 
Cheers mate. I was aiming for a beachside sort of look, or at least "British Far Eastern Colonies". Glad it came through.
Ooooh, I know all about end of semester stuff. I feel your pain.
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I agree. It definitely has that convention like appeal about it, like ol' Expo '88. Loved being there.
So what's this about aircons being a work of teh DEVIL?! *crack of thunder with Roff's wobble board* ... sorry.
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Ahh, Expo... I was only 1 at the time but I've heard a lot about it. The Old Bloke was involved in the construction
Woo! Herculean wobble board
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Haha, understandable. Personally, I'm not a huge fan of aircons either, unless if it's for trips in a car. While going into a supermarket on a hot day is greatly refreshing, the conspiracy side of things starts to kick in, when I start to feel drowsy from it. It's worse at last minute Christmas shopping too. In the shopping center in Rockhampton, it gets to the point where you can hardly breath.
That Expo was bloody awesome. Back in an age where everything was cool, movies were still fresh and original, 3D glasses were in, and when the DeLorean was still running on 1.21 gigawatts of electricity.
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This looks like an airport or a convention center. I like the perspective and the posture of the characters. The design of the place is well done and I like the fabric sunscreen and the counters.
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Thanks mate. "Airport or Convention Centre"'s good. I was hoping for it to be a (at risk of sounding like one of the less popular lecturers at uni, who I've fortunately never had to deal with) grand space
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I see. I like the design, as it remind me of the airport in singapore.
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I love Singapore airport. No matter how long your stop over you'll never get bored. Plus there's all those nice duty free stores with their free sampler shots of booze
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Not to mention those superbly huge bookstores with high-tech computers to surf the net.
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It happened to me sometimes but that aside,it is still quite a beautifully designed background.
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Yeah, I think a lack of motivation is at times just a necessary evil of drawing stuff. Cheers mate.
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Amen to that and cheers to you too.
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thats really cool, it reminds me of one of the markets in Pakistan i went to, with the really nice proper village stalls and the fabric hanging down everywhere, and then there's always someone walking down with a suitcase.
It also kinda reminds me of Agrabah as in Aladdin Agrabah, man i love that movie...
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Hmm, Pakistan... now there's somewhere I wouldn't mind taking a holiday. I guess the fabric shades make sense though in the tropical climate though. I mean, they give good shade whilst allowing plenty of airflow, not to mention look pretty funky.
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Ah! This is inspiring! I want to draw a hotel-related FMP fanart over break!
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Oooh, do so! with martinis and stuff
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It happens to me too. I got to start working onmy Xmas Special comic but I.... lack of motivation T_T
I'm a lazy bastard.
But this looks very good 'though. Nice work!
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Cheers mate.
Yeah, I reckon the worst bit is where you make a start and just go: "no, can't be bothered going the next step"
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yup... ahh... Artist life ain't easy. Let no one else say the contrary.
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Hmm, I know what you mean about lack of motivation... I've been on vacation leave for 6 days and have not finished anything... you kinda doodle around forever then just as you start to really work some better idea comes- start that and then before you know it's time to go to the pub and nothing gets done 
Nice work though. Reminds me of a hotel I've been too... those cloth things in the ceiling, and passive cooling for the win! I hate aircon X_X
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Got it in one. Here's my tip: go buy some markers... 'cause it makes shading like doodling
Yep, passive cooling all the way. Not only do you get lots of lovely fresh air (like driving with the window down
WES
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And hence we remove the aircons from our cars!
BTW, started watching Fate Stay Night... only up to the first few eps so far, but looks good. There's even this Saber figure on Ebay that I'm so tempted to buy
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Damn straight.
Ha, yes. I've seen that one, there's also a good one around of her in a similar outfit but holding a bamboo sword, though I guess with that one you could get her to carry sparkplugs and stuff
I've currently got the eB figurine in full armor
WES
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I've seen the one with a sword too... but exactly! I was gonna have her hold a spark plug for me!
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Ha, great minds mate...
...I'm starting to think I need to get one too, could use an extra set of hands around the garage
WES
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I probably will too... just have to finish paying for some car stuffs firsy
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Reminds me a bit of the Convention Centre.
They have a canteen-thing up one end, towards the board rooms, which is probably where I'm drawing most of the parallel.
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What, that part right at the end where they usually put the cafe and sell tickets for the motorshow? (sorry, that's the only time I've ever had cause to visit). Hmm, I dunno... might be the multi-level thing?
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Awesome perspective, the depth of the "shot" of this picture is great. Insta fav!
It does look like a reception hall for a hotel, but the fabric sunscreen reminded me of a trip to Jerusalem where they used same said blankets to provide shade for the customers. Either way, it comes across very nice. Good ambience. Wouldn't mind a more "in-depth", detailed...maybe colored version.
Aircon is a necessary evil, if you ask me.
I couldn't have guessed Saber was one of the last parts put in, she fits quite well. Little Ms. Pendragon is what gave the picture a measure for the height and overall area of the scene. Kudos.
And yes, I agree...but I think all you need is just inspiration. ^^v
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Yeah, finished the lineart... but it took me all afternoon
Ha yes, middle-eastern use of the fabric. I've always loved the look of the bazaars with the shade cloths hanging over them, very cool stuff. Might colour it, I've got some other colour projects running at the moment, but for some reason can't bring myself just to sit down and get stuck into them... which is what I really need to do
As for aircon: I've lived happily through plenty of summers without it. That said: our house is in a semi "Queenslander" style, so it's got good airflow and plenty of shade. But honestly, I reckon with a bit of well applied design aircon isn't necessary in a building... but the whole thing generally has to be designed to work without it from scratch.
Heh, if you look closely you can seen sketch lines for desks and pillars through Saber
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Well, I'm sure that when you do color your work, it's going to be great.
Quite. Unfortunately, I've got a nice little 15th flr condo in the middle of the proverbial capital city, so the smoggy air and general pollution means I need a controlled environment. Good for you on your area, I've seen tons of Discovery specials on Australia and the north eastern area, specifically Queensland, is quite the heaven. Ode to the Great Barrier Reef and all...
LOL, true. I might actually suggest more "people" figures in the pic, but that's me. ^^v
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I dunno. I think for this particular space having few people is good. If I was doing a convention centre or something I might put more in... plus having a crowd is a great way of dodging having to work out where floor level is
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Thank you very much, especially for the fav
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