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CoursesArchitectural DesignCyber Villa: Mastering Maya Essentials
Mar 17, 20243 lessonsIntermediate
Architectural DesignFREE with Pro MembershipWorkshopMar 17, 2024Intermediate3 lessons4h 57mOrganic Architecture

Cyber Villa: Mastering Maya Essentials

The Cyber Villa: Mastering Maya Essentials workshop aims to provide participants with a basic knowledge of polygon modelling techniques inside Autodesk Maya.

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Jan Wilk3 courses

  • Mar. 17, 202414:00 - 19:00 (GMT)
  • 4 Hours 57 MinTotal duration
  • Lifetime accessRewatch anytime
  • IntermediateLevel
  • 500 seatsClass size
  • EnglishLanguage
  • EnglishSubtitles
  • 3 LessonsLessons
  • CertificateIncluded
  • Course filesDownloadable

The Cyber Villa: Mastering Maya Essentials workshop aims to provide participants with a basic knowledge of polygon modelling techniques inside Autodesk Maya. This workshop will cover a range of simple modelling and geometry manipulation techniques, focusing on designing fluid architectural forms. By the end of the workshop, participants will have a comprehensive understanding of Maya as a design tool. They can apply their knowledge to create a spatial Low Poly model of The Cyber Villa.

The workshop's main aim is to introduce participants to a range of simple polygon mesh modelling techniques using Autodesk Maya to design fluid architectural forms. The course will give participants a comprehensive understanding of Maya as a design tool. and will include an introduction to setting up the programme environment, demonstrating simple modelling and geometry manipulation techniques, and performing a simple design task.

  • 01

    Master polygon modeling in Autodesk Maya to craft fluid architectural forms with confidence.

  • 02

    Manipulate geometry effectively to realize your unique design vision for The Cyber Villa.

  • 03

    Set up your working environment to optimize efficiency and streamline your design process.

  • 04

    Create a cohesive design project that highlights your skills in polygon mesh modeling.

  • 05

    Acquire practical skills that are directly applicable to a wide range of architectural design practices.

Autodesk Maya

What the session covers, in the order it happens.

Day 1 Program

Saturday · Mar 17, 2024

  • Introduction to the Autodesk Maya interface and navigation
  • Setting up the software environment
  • Creating basic geometries and understanding of modelling principles
  • Modelling basics exercises
  • Cyber Villa 3D modelling techniques to create a spatial Low Poly model
  • Create Conceptual Renders Generating a wide range of different inspiring images using a simple light configurations
  • Q&A

Students will be introduced to a range of polygon modelling techniques inside Autodesk Maya. They will work individually on futuristic Cyber Villa Design as final design task for the workshop.

The workshop aims to provide participants with a basic knowledge of how to set up a working environment, optimise and arrange the necessary tools of the softwear and provide practical skills for designing effective geometries. As a design task, we will create a simple topology as an architectural form that is commonly used in a wide range of practices.

3 Lessons4h 57m

  • 01
    Total sessions: one session
  • 02
    PAACADEMY will provide a certificate of attendance.

Instructor

Jan Wilk

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5.0instructor rating3courses

Jan is an architect and designer currently working at minD Design Studio based in London. He holds a Master of Architecture degree from WBiA - University of Technology in Poland. Jan, with his deep passion for contemporary design shaped by fluidity and elegance, believes that human comfort emerges from graceful, flowing forms. A careful attention to detail defines his work, giving each project a unique and enduring value.

5.0·87
5.0avg·8 Ratings
7 Reviews
Omkar SawantOct 11, 20265.0out of 5

Comprehensive introduction to Maya modeling for architectural design The course offered a clear, structured deep dive into Autodesk Maya’s essential modeling tools and workflows. I gained a solid grasp of polygon modeling, edge flow control, and core surface techniques tailored for conceptual form-finding and complex architectural geometry.

Md Tareq AbdullahDec 1, 20255.0out of 5

This workshop Cyber Villa: Mastering Maya Essentials was a solid intro to 3D design with Autodesk Maya — especially if you’re new to polygon‑modelling. The session covers Maya basics (interface, environment setup), teaches you how to build and manipulate simple polygon meshes, and guides you to create a low‑poly architectural‑style model (the “Cyber Villa”).  It’s short and beginner‑friendly (about five hours), yet after finishing I felt comfortable navigating Maya and ready to experiment with fluid architectural forms.

Ahmad NasserNov 4, 20255.0out of 5

Awesome workshop.

Hamid HassanzadehOct 14, 20255.0out of 5

What a great wokrflow

Pranav LokhandeJul 18, 20255.0out of 5

looks good

Harish Pradeep RagulanApr 19, 20255.0out of 5

Great learning

Thunsarvipo TryApr 15, 20255.0out of 5

I love how informative the lesson is despite the fact that it is completely free.

Mustafa Pratapgadwala5.0out of 5
Omkar Sawant
Omkar Sawant
Oct 11, 2026

Comprehensive introduction to Maya modeling for architectural design The course offered a clear, structured deep dive into Autodesk Maya’s essential modeling tools and workflows. I gained a solid grasp of polygon modeling, edge flow control, and core surface techniques tailored for conceptual form-finding and complex architectural geometry.

Md Tareq Abdullah
Md Tareq Abdullah
Dec 1, 2025

This workshop Cyber Villa: Mastering Maya Essentials was a solid intro to 3D design with Autodesk Maya — especially if you’re new to polygon‑modelling. The session covers Maya basics (interface, environment setup), teaches you how to build and manipulate simple polygon meshes, and guides you to create a low‑poly architectural‑style model (the “Cyber Villa”).  It’s short and beginner‑friendly (about five hours), yet after finishing I felt comfortable navigating Maya and ready to experiment with fluid architectural forms.

Ahmad Nasser
Ahmad Nasser
Nov 4, 2025

Awesome workshop.

Hamid Hassanzadeh
Hamid Hassanzadeh
Oct 14, 2025

What a great wokrflow

Pranav Lokhande
Pranav Lokhande
Jul 18, 2025

looks good

Harish Pradeep Ragulan
Harish Pradeep Ragulan
Apr 19, 2025

Great learning

Thunsarvipo Try
Thunsarvipo Try
Apr 15, 2025

I love how informative the lesson is despite the fact that it is completely free.

Mustafa Pratapgadwala
Mustafa Pratapgadwala

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