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Design a Pavilion in SketchUp: 3D Modeling Case Study

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Design a Pavilion in SketchUp: 3D Modeling Case Study

This course is part of Apply & Master 3D Architectural Modeling Workflows Specialization

Instructor: EDUCBA

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2 modules

Gain insight into a topic and learn the fundamentals.

Beginner level

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5 hours to complete

Flexible schedule

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2 modules

Gain insight into a topic and learn the fundamentals.

Beginner level

Recommended experience

5 hours to complete

Flexible schedule

Learn at your own pace

What you'll learn

Analyze pavilion design requirements and apply space planning principles to structured 3D models.
Create accurate pavilion models in SketchUp by translating 2D plans into detailed 3D forms.
Produce visually compelling pavilion renders using V-Ray materials, lighting, and environments.

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Tools you'll learn

SketchUp (3D Modeling Software)

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There are 2 modules in this course

By completing this course, learners will be able to analyze pavilion design requirements, apply space planning principles, construct accurate 3D models in SketchUp, and produce visually compelling rendered presentations using V-Ray. Learners will progress from understanding project intent to creating a fully detailed, presentation-ready pavilion model.

This course offers a practical, case study–driven approach to 3D modeling using SketchUp, making it ideal for learners who want hands-on experience rather than isolated tool demonstrations. Participants will learn how to plan pavilion layouts using top views, translate 2D plans into structured 3D forms, refine geometry with SketchUp tools and patterns, and enhance realism through V-Ray materials, rendering settings, and background environments. By the end of the course, learners will have a complete pavilion project that demonstrates both technical modeling skills and design thinking. The course is unique in its end-to-end workflow focus, guiding learners through every stage of a real-world architectural modeling scenario. This makes it especially valuable for students, designers, and professionals seeking to strengthen their SketchUp and architectural visualization skills through applied learning rather than theory alone.

Module details

This module introduces learners to the complete workflow for creating a pavilion design in SketchUp, starting from project understanding and spatial planning to foundational 3D modeling. Learners explore how to interpret design intent, organize functional spaces using top and 2D views, and transition layouts into accurate 3D forms. By the end of the module, learners establish a structurally sound pavilion model with correct proportions and spatial alignment, forming a strong base for detailing and rendering in subsequent modules.

What's included

6 videos4 assignments

6 videosTotal 55 minutes

Introduction to Project Part 16 minutes
Introduction to Project Part 29 minutes
Pavilion Design Space Planning11 minutes
Top View8 minutes
3D View11 minutes
3D View Continue10 minutes

4 assignmentsTotal 60 minutes

Project Overview and Design Intent10 minutes
Space Planning and Plan Development10 minutes
Core 3D Modeling of the Pavilion10 minutes
Pavilion Design Foundations in SketchUp30 minutes

This module focuses on enhancing the pavilion model through surface detailing, tool-based refinement, and photorealistic visualization. Learners apply SketchUp patterns and tools to improve surface quality and design consistency, then use V-Ray to assign materials, configure rendering parameters, and prepare presentation-ready scenes. The module concludes with background setup techniques that elevate the visual realism and professional quality of the final pavilion render.