The University of Clayhurst

[Jack_wilds]

...liking the progress JB 

keeping the mosaic the size it is is also ok; as I was thinking aloud...   

The tutorials are a bonus, extensive and over-all clear e-z to follow... I will be applying much of what you taught on my projects too...

Jack 

[JBSimio]

Utvaw:  Thanks!

Zach:  Awww... we have to stop arguing?  I was just getting into it!     You'll see very soon what my plans were and no windows were harmed in the making of this update.  I have looked at the Memorial Coliseum... quite often in fact. 

...according to what I've found, the actual University of Kentucky Memorial Coliseum opened in 1950.    It was heavily rennovated in the early 90's, but I'm not sure how much the exterior may have been changed.

Guillaume:  Thank you!  Things are coming together quicker than I thought, so hopefully your wait won't be too much longer. 

Jack:  Thanks!  Glad you also found the tutorials helpful.

A couple more progress pictures...





I'm basically down to the back now.  I'm not entirely sure what I'll be doing with it just yet, but I'm sure something will come to me sooner or later.  I think I originally said this would be 6x6... but the lot is actually going to be closer to 7x7 now.  Still not too bad for something like this, though.

JB

[Jack_wilds]

its design sense is coming together... liking it alot 

[Sciurus]

I hope it won't be more long as... 1 day I waited to the two last pics!
This last pic is just unbelievable!

Guillaume

[Aaron Graham]

Keep it up!!!! Two thumps for this.   

[peter007]

Great Progress
How does it look in-game?
I'm very curious about whta your going to build next...

[JBSimio]

Jack:  Thank you!

Guillaume:  Thanks!  I saw your messages and will respond to those soon.

Aaron:  Thank you!

Peter:  Thanks!  I have no idea what it looks like in game just yet... probably rather cartoon like at this point though. 

I've really only had time for a few short sessions this week, but I think I finally got the back sewn up.





I'm not entirely sure if I like the left hand side of the first image just yet.  I may be changing a few things there, but we'll see.  I'm pretty happy with the rest of it.  Now to figure out the final details like roof junk and such.

Until then,
JB

[Jack_wilds]

Hey JB,

The back shows a good design intent, however I can't quit tell what the elevation differences are with approach apron ramp to service door  and the stepping up to entry and how it relates... but the the second picture seems to clear up the elevation question but then I look again...  does the service door approach apron slope down or is level with grade 

But over all it looks good...  particularly the use and choice of green railings -if the green color works for the finished look

dropping to give another look see, the next progress report might clear up an issue... 

weather report:  Spring is working hard at having 'sprung' but, the state had 14 tornadoes to deal with Sunday evening... with one having gone over head, it was an amazing thing to hear it going over, know its there and can't see it and the rains are doing the spin-around dance... rather hairy there for awhile... then for all the damage in the state there aren't any reports of deaths or serious injuries in NEWi... THEN it snowed over 8" a few days later, But Easter was a good spring day -finally, but now its a rainy day (TU) of April showers for May flowers

trust all is well with you

Jack

[Sciurus]

Ok for the messages
Waow! Enormous arena

Guillaume

[sumatra82]

This is amazing! Great work! 
I'm looking forward to textures and other addditions. I frequent the Lex to look for updates, new buildings, and signs of EP1 

Have you given thought to other Clayhurst additions like a swim arena, outdoor stadium, etc?
Yale has a great outdoor stadium called Yale Bowl... and Brown has thei massive stadium built into the hillside in Providence.

[peter007]

Great Great Great.

Stunning building. How big is it? 4x4?

[Simcitler]

Awesome project! 

[Aaron Graham]

Each post the building looks better, just can't wait for the textures. After this building what is next to go with the university, I asked beacause this is a big project and maybe the biggest project you ever had. Keep it up.

[JBSimio]

Jack:  Thanks!  The grade change for that central loading area is a bit hard to see in the previous pictures, but I think it should be cleared up now.  The apron does in fact slope down to the door which is meant to be level with the arena's main floor.  (I was thinking it could serve as a direct route for concerts, conventions or trade shows?  Something along those lines)

Guillaume:  Thank you!  Sorry to leave your message languishing... things have been rather busy again here.   

Sumatra:  Thanks!  I have definite plans for an outdoor stadium, yes.  I hadn't really considered a swim arena, although the Student Center (in the starter pack) does have a pool inside it.

Peter:  Thank you!  The building itself is roughly 5.5x6 and the lot should be about 7 x 7... I hope!

Simcitler:  Thanks!

Aaron:  Thank you!  I'm not sure what will come next.  I have a definite list for this pack, but I'm not sure which one I'll feel like (or have time for) working on next. 

Things continue to stay quite busy at camp these days.  I've been picking away at this for a while, but I never have much time for a good long sit down with it.  But I finally got things to the point where another update is in order!  Here are the textures... 









I'm pretty happy with how everything came out.  There are one or two minor tweaks to be done here and there, but nothing major.  The lighting should be fairly simple for this one, but it may still take a while just because of time constraints.

Until then,
JB

[Jack_wilds]

Hi JB,

Its good to hear from you and another teaser of an update... The progress is great, texture choice and colors are good as is the roof junk...  its really neat, I like the entry best... the yellow utility warning on the upper-rear is a good touch, also like the color of the railings and roof access ladders... I'd be hard pressed between this and the field house... its approaching the well done threshold... what kinda light are you shooting for? dramatic, utilitarian, or lit up for a sport event... 

Trust all is well with you;  in spite of the pick up in business...   

also wondering, will the signs tha you made earlier be included in the athletic pack or separately in a 'miscellaneous grounds stuff' type pack 

later

jack

[Zacharuno]

  It. Looks. Amazing!

May I ask for one thing? Can the building be at a 45 degree angle? To add some variation to the buildings and all. If not, I'll be fine anyway. I'm super excited to get this one!

[Sciurus]

Don't worry, I understand you're busy Everyday I open SC4D, hopping you answered me
This arena is just fantastic, you do a great job!

Guillaume

[metarvo]

Keep it going!  After all, sports is a key element of the university experience.  I hope this is an arena that is conducive to good wins for the Clayhurst teams.  It looks like a winner to me, at least.

[peter007]

Great teaser.
Those stairs are pretty made. Never seen them here on sc4D.

-Ernst

[TiFlo]

This is coming along very nicely. Great work JB!