Saint Mary Star of the Sea - 3D Virtual Model by Skp members

facer · 12 Apr 2013, 06:51

Saint Mary - 3D Virtual Model
by SketchUcation community volunteers

CONCEPT:
This is a non commercial project for the creation of a 3D SketchUp Model of
Saint Mary Star of the Sea, West Melbourne Australia.
Like "barn raising" in the USA it is proposed that individuals construct assigned
assemblies of St. Mary that will then be assembled into the final version.

Links to the 3D model will be included in the church's website.
http://www.stmaryswestmelbourne.org

For information on progress on the continuing renovation of St. Mary refer to video at:
http://www.stmaryswestmelbourne.org/restoration/video-documentary/

Additional information in regards resources and work done to date on the SketchUp model
are available at DropBox:
DROPBOX - https://www.dropbox.com/sh/cqer0p46144ksi2/FrFViA_-z6

CONTACTS FOR THIS EXERCISE ARE:
Ray Facer - Send comments and register interest by PM on SketchUcation or
e: facer0001@gmail.com m: 0411 46 71 88
Footnote by Ray Facer:
I should clarify that I am receiving no commercial remuneration from this exercise.
I am not a Christian and have no direct relation with the church. My office is
5 minutes walking distance away. For the past 20 years I have "used" their church
as my private meditation hall. I pick the right times when it is almost empty and hence
perfect for contemplation and I know of no other building as calm and refreshing.
This exercise is my way of giving a little back to the church.

Coordinator: Fr Joseph PIch e: josephpich@gmail.com m: 0438 94 20 43

STAGE 1:

Call for registration of interest from the SketchUp community.
Agreed template for SketchUp assemblies in regards naming of
layers and related standardization of model.
Dividing the model into "manageable" assemblies that allow participation of
numerous participants.
STAGE 2:

  The model is to have two levels of detail, Simple and Complex.

A Complex Model may be undertaken after the completion of a Simple Model.

The simple model is to allow quick construction and implementation of the "concept"
and test the integration of assemblies.

Issue of "Assembly Templates" that will contain the necessary data to allow the fabrication of the SketchUp assemblies.

       1. SketchUp model template
       2. Dimensions of elements
       3. Photos
       4. Notes as required

STAGE 3:

Creation of the Simple Model
Evaluation of the process and the results.
Improvements and adjustments made and integrated into new templates and
processes for the "Complex" model if interest is there.

Thank you for considering the above concept.
I look foreword to hearing from interested parties and learning more about the power of SketchUp.

Regards,

Ray
Ray Facer Architect m: 0411 46 71 88

facer · 12 Apr 2013, 14:57

A few more pictures of the church are attached.
I will work on updating the "dropbox" to contain
more pictures of the exterior and interior.

Krisidious · 12 Apr 2013, 22:37

I think this project might need some photos to show what it entails. Beautiful building.

edited for google image mistake on my part.

Krisidious · 12 Apr 2013, 22:43

The drop box link isn't working for me... says "nothing is here".

Krisidious · 12 Apr 2013, 22:47

Is that Irony or Coincidence or both that your ISP is VirginBroadband?

facer · 13 Apr 2013, 01:15

Just Coincidence as far as I am aware. Although one never knows for sure, life is a "mystery".
You will have to blame Sir Richard Charles Nicholas Branson for the name, clever marketing I think.

@krisidious said:

Is that Irony or Coincidence or both that your ISP is VirginBroadband?

Krisidious · 13 Apr 2013, 03:16

The autocad files looks as though this will go much more quickly than I had thought... Hard to resist imported autocad files in sketchup.

charly2008 · 14 Apr 2013, 17:36

Hi facer,

I imported the CAD drawing, cleaned up and made faces. That should be the first step.

Charly

St Mary model_1303_21mar.skp

facer · 14 Apr 2013, 22:02

@charly2008 said:

Hi facer,

I imported the CAD drawing, cleaned up and made faces. That should be the first step.

Charly

Good to see you are "keen to go". Before anyone goes any further please wait until I
tidy up the plan a little. Nothing too major but it will reflect the current layout.
I am now in the process of:

removing confessionals that are not in use
updating the furniture layout
adding the new glass entry wall
setting out a logical grid for reference.

When I complete the first two items above I will update the DropBox SketchUp plan
and also post to the forum.

Charly would it not be better to keep all the plans in one location as the Dropbox.
I can see the advantage of posting to the forum as it gives a "window" into the process.
I think your process is a good one as it enrolls and motivates SketchUcation members to get
involved.

I think it best in future that I first receive a copy of the plan or assembly first and
then OK it for issue. This will ensure that everyone is "singing from the same page".

Good work, thank you for your effort.

TECHDAVE02 · 15 Apr 2013, 12:12

Just too much fun!!!

Krisidious · 15 Apr 2013, 22:41

I'm also not religious but find the architecture of churches very interesting and enlightening... The older the better.

facer · 17 Apr 2013, 04:06

DROPBOX - being updated - empty at present

Please note that the DropBox is presently empty. Files and data are being re-organized
into a simpler and more rational format. This may take a few days.

Regards,
Ray

facer · 17 Apr 2013, 22:31

Sorry, I changed the title. Try this link:

DropBox is being updated - nothing there at present

Regards,
Ray

@krisidious said:

The drop box link isn't working for me... says "nothing is here".

facer · 17 Apr 2013, 23:07

@techdave02 said:

Just too much fun!!!

Dave,
Some of you are getting ahead the rest of us but I have to agree it is "fun" to see the building rise up. Like the great church builders of the middle ages found a good result takes time.

I have upload extensive photos of the South Elevation Gr Floor level which is my primary focus.
This is the elevation that will be the next phase of the stone restoration work.
Currently the church is raising funds for this stage and I am hoping to use the
SketchUp model to assist in this fund raising endeavor.

(note the estimate of $1500 - $2500 approx (Aust) per sq. metre for straight walling - expensive due to the detail of the work plus factors as scaffolding, hoists etc.)

FOLDER: St. Mary pics - Elevation South Gr Fl
These will be followed with the Top level photos of the windows.

I should clarify that I am receiving no commercial remuneration from this exercise.
I am not a Christian and have no direct relation with the church. My office is
5 minutes walking distance away. For the past 20 years I have "used" their church
as my private meditation hall. I pick the right times when it is almost empty and hence perfect for contemplation and I know of no other building as calm and refreshing.

They have an "enormous task" ahead of them so I thought I would give a little back.
If the SketchUp model can assist their efforts I will be satisfied.
I appreciate the assistance being offered by the SkethUcation community and I am interested to see where this "journey" will lead. I should also confess that I am a Canadian, not an Aussie.

Cheers,
Ray

facer · 23 Apr 2013, 03:26

@facer said:

DROPBOX - being updated - empty at present

Please note that the DropBox is presently empty. Files and data are being re-organized
into a simpler and more rational format. This may take a few days.

Regards,
Ray

To all,
Dropbox is now available. There are extensive pictures internal and external:
https://www.dropbox.com/sh/cqer0p46144ksi2/FrFViA_-z6

The church had full dwg drawings including sections undertaken in the past using
photogrammetrics. As soon as the full set of drawings have been received they will be updated
to the DropBox.

Note the dwg elevation drawings are accurate and have precedence over the
drawn plan. The plan was prepared independently of the photogrammetric process by the architects.

photogrammetrics by:
http://www.cassisiarchitects.com.au/

architects:
http://paularch.com.au/contact.html

Regards,
Ray

facer · 25 Apr 2013, 00:56

DROPBOX - updated
https://www.dropbox.com/sh/cqer0p46144ksi2/FrFViA_-z6

All dwg drawings have now been received and are available at the Dropbox.
Refer to folders:
St Mary Plans 1_Elev_dwg .......St Mary Plans 2_Elev_Sect dwg

West elevation photos have also been uploaded to the Dropbox, this completes the
full interior and external photographic overview. Photos of church details will
be taken and uploaded as the model evolves.

For more information on the Photogrammetry used on this and other projects see:

Architectural examples undertaken:
http://www.angeli3d.com/exampl-1.html

Parliament House Melbourne
http://www.angeli3d.com/parliame.html

Thank you for your continuing support on this exercise.

Regards,
Ray

TECHDAVE02 · 30 Apr 2013, 14:04

To new elements using new " photogammetry " CAD Drawings.
Key map

East Buttress No1

East Buttress No2

facer · 21 Jun 2015, 06:38

St. Mary update 20 June 2015

The external model of St. Mary Star of the Sea has been completed
by the dedication of David Asher of Windsor Ontario, Canada.

A SketchFab "entry Section" can be viewed at:

St Mary Star of the Sea_02 - 3D model by facer0001

model by David Asher - St Mary Star of the Sea_02 - 3D model by facer0001

Sketchfab (sketchfab.com)

The materials and white lines are not what we want but at present I am
not sure of how to improve of the original SketchUp model

We are currently working on preparing "audio clips" that can be integrated into
the St. Mary 3d Virtual Model shown in SketchFab. This has been aided by the
generous donation of a Nagra-Pico by Nagra.

Nagra PICO - Nagra

Nagra (www.nagraaudio.com)

Our marketing stragegy for generating donations for the Restoration works at St. Mary Star of the Sea are:

  a. Complete a good 3d model on SketchFab that will lend itself to VR (virtual reality) cardboard viewers.

  b. Have a liminted number of "audio clips" (eg. Entry doors, Stained glass on Entry Elevation,
      and North Elevation - the renovated elevations that have street views.)

  c. Have some test "coffee chats" at Josies on Wednesday (good backroom) or in
      in the Crypt under St. Mary.  These sessions would demonstrate the use
      SketchUp on a laptop and SketchFab VR on an i-phone. 

  d. Once the "bugs" have been ironed out and delivery is "smooth" 
     we hope to get local newspaper and radio spots to discuss the project.

Thank you everyone to date for your comments and suggestions.

facer · 28 Oct 2016, 10:47

Sketchfab Model of

St_Mary_Star_of_the_Sea_01 "work in progress"

https://skfb.ly/QKBO

facer · 11 Aug 2017, 11:10

Progress Update at 11 Aug 2017

St. Mary Star of the Sea Sketchfab
Front Entry, a cut away model - small scale, quicker to download
LINK:

St Mary Star of the Sea_02 - 3D model by facer0001

model by David Asher - St Mary Star of the Sea_02 - 3D model by facer0001

Sketchfab (sketchfab.com)

musical track: Lord, Help Me to Tell Your Story http://www.internetevangelismday.com/music.php
Note: repeating track - sound can be turned off using music slide opened by clicking music symbol.

St. Mary Star of the Sea Sketchfab
Full model - larger file, slower to download
LINK
Note: This model is on St. Mary Star of the Sea - Sketchfab website (free plan or version)

https://skfb.ly/QKBO

(note annotations limit 5 and 1 sound track mp3 re entry door - as an example - 5 MB max allowed)
Note: sound can be turned offusing music slide opened by clicking music symbol.