3D modeling / reconstruction studies
Twin Fortresses of the Tywi
A year-long interactive 3D reconstruction of Castell Dinefwr and Castell Dryslwyn, two medieval Welsh fortresses in southern Wales built and controlled by Welsh rulers. The project combines historical research, landscape modeling, and digital reconstruction to explore their relationship.
TOOLS USED
3DS Max · Houdini · Unreal Engine · Blender
CASTELL
DINEFWR
RENDER OF DINEFWR CASTLE - UNREAL ENGINE
cONTEXT & RESEARCH
DATA COLLECTION & PROCESSING
CORBEL DETAILING - DINEFWR
REMNANTS OF SOUTH WALL - DRYSLWYN
SATELLITE DATA
VIEW OF DRYSLWYN, FROM DINEFWR
VIEW OF DINEFWR, FROM DRYSLWYN
Built from archaeological site plans, elevation data, on-site measurements, and 3D modeling to reconstruct the two fortresses and their surrounding landscape.
dinefwr castle
RENDER, INNER WARD
ON-SITE PHOTO, INNER WARD
RENDER, CENTRAL KEEP
ON-SITE PHOTO, INTERIOR OF KEEP
RENDER OF D-TOWER
DINEFWR WALKTHROUGH
RENDER, CHAMBER BLOCK & GREAT HALL
3DS MODELING COMPONENTS
EVIRONMENT MOCK - HOUDINI
CASTLE MOCK - HOUDINI
RENDER - 3DS MAX
CASTELL
DRYSLWYN
RENDER OF CASTLE DRYSLWYN - UNREAL ENGINE
Dryslwyn presented a greater reconstruction challenge, with the site surviving in a more ruined state and requiring more interpretation to visualize its original form.
DRYSLWYN castle
DRYSLWYN WALKTHROUGH
RENDER, DRYSLWYN FROM THE NORTH
RENDER, SOUTHEAST VIEW
ON-SITE PHOTO, PRISON
RENDER, WALL WALK & KEEP
ON-SITE PHOTO, INNER WARD & FLOODING
RENDER, GREAT HALL
ON-SITE, KEEP ENTRANCE
ON-SITE, MIDDLE WARD
ON-SITE, CADW SIGN
ON-SITE, INNER WARD LAYERS