I wasn't sure which forum to post this question in...
I am in search of a 3-d software package to design a new Fine/Performing Arts Center for our school.
I am not a professional architect. I am familiar enough with Vectorworks to put together the basics for scenic construction but that software package is not going to do what I need it to do. I can deal with spatial requirements, draw lines, dimensions, etc… Anyway, our school will hire someone to do pro-building designs.
What I do want to do is present a 3d schematic of our fine/performing arts faculty's preferred building, including the layout of all 9 levels (3 below ground, 6 above), sizes of various spaces (height, width, depth of lobby, foyer, theatres, storage, classrooms, hallways, offices, pit, catwalks, fly, wing space, shops, house, control-booths, seating, etc...).
I want to present this to our admin team and the hired consultants BEFORE decisions are made. Why and purpose? Our preferred building footprint will directly impact the strategic planning of our entire campus. The fine/performing arts center is number 1 but approval will one based on needs/designs of other buildings. I need to layout and justify every square meter of space so that we can come close to getting what we want.
Preferably, I would like a software package that will offer multiple views of each level (side, top, front, rear, bottom, angled), zoom into a specific space, spin around, zoom out, pan up down left or right, then zoom back into another space, etc.. Imagine a meeting where I project the exterior of the building, pan around all size of the building including the top (a tap of a button could overlay dimensions of any given portion then tap again and make the dimensions disappear), then begin a tour of the inside of the building, space to space (dimensions on and off as needed). The primary goal is to show what space is needed and how it will be used for learning.
Is there a piece of software that will do this?
Thank you
Chad
I am in search of a 3-d software package to design a new Fine/Performing Arts Center for our school.
I am not a professional architect. I am familiar enough with Vectorworks to put together the basics for scenic construction but that software package is not going to do what I need it to do. I can deal with spatial requirements, draw lines, dimensions, etc… Anyway, our school will hire someone to do pro-building designs.
What I do want to do is present a 3d schematic of our fine/performing arts faculty's preferred building, including the layout of all 9 levels (3 below ground, 6 above), sizes of various spaces (height, width, depth of lobby, foyer, theatres, storage, classrooms, hallways, offices, pit, catwalks, fly, wing space, shops, house, control-booths, seating, etc...).
I want to present this to our admin team and the hired consultants BEFORE decisions are made. Why and purpose? Our preferred building footprint will directly impact the strategic planning of our entire campus. The fine/performing arts center is number 1 but approval will one based on needs/designs of other buildings. I need to layout and justify every square meter of space so that we can come close to getting what we want.
Preferably, I would like a software package that will offer multiple views of each level (side, top, front, rear, bottom, angled), zoom into a specific space, spin around, zoom out, pan up down left or right, then zoom back into another space, etc.. Imagine a meeting where I project the exterior of the building, pan around all size of the building including the top (a tap of a button could overlay dimensions of any given portion then tap again and make the dimensions disappear), then begin a tour of the inside of the building, space to space (dimensions on and off as needed). The primary goal is to show what space is needed and how it will be used for learning.
Is there a piece of software that will do this?
Thank you
Chad