Model Sheet+Model: Vihara

A Thai temple consists of two parts:
- Phuttha-wat
"Phutthawat" is the area which is dedicated to Buddha. It generally contains several buildings.
- Sangha-wat.
"Sangha" is a word in Pali or Sanskrit that can be translated roughly as "association" or "assembly," "company" or "community" with common goal.

"Vihara"
The Vihara is a replica of the Bot (also called Ubosot) and is used to keep Buddha images. In central Thailand the Vihara is smaller than the Bot.

The Vihara is often enclosed by a gallery walled outside and open inside having generally square pillars to support the roof. Along the galleries are many Buddha images modeled in stucco or cast in bronze. In a few cases the walls of the verandah are decorated with paintings.

Source
Thailand - Temple Architecture, [link]
Thai Temple Art and Architecture, [link]

Model in Maya 2011

Model sheet and 3D Model for an assignment @ "Diploma of Animation (Advanced)" Class, Natcoll Design Technology

The same theme/project/story of "Takien"



**note** 13-04-2011
After recieved comments from my Thai friends ...

- NEED to do a lot more research on Thai Temple Architecture =_=" < that's not my specialist ...
- I MAY edit this model to another building ... (just a plan in my head ...)
- and ... thinking about art direction ... concept design ... etc.

All off that ^^^^^^^^ ...
I'll do after finish current assignment =_="