Do I need to be highly skilled in Maya or Rhino3D to attend this workshop?

No. While some basic familiarity with either Maya or Rhino3D is helpful, this workshop is designed to guide participants step-by-step from expressive modeling to geometry rationalization. Beginners are welcome, and the workflow will be taught progressively.

Will I learn how to make my Maya models ready for fabrication?

Yes. A core focus of the workshop is preparing complex, free-form models for real-world application. You’ll learn rationalization techniques, NURBS conversion, and surface evaluation to make your designs buildable

What’s the difference between SubD and NURBS workflows, and will both be covered?

Yes, both will be covered. SubD offers a smooth, flexible modeling approach, while NURBS provides mathematical precision.

Will we cover rendering and presentation techniques during the sessions?

The workshop includes a session on using Enscape for real-time visualization and rendering, plus quick post-production workflows in Photoshop and Runway.

Is this useful for real design projects?

Absolutely. The skills apply directly to architecture, product design, and more.

Courses Architectural Design Fluid Forms: Geometry Rationalization with Maya & Rhino3D

Fluid Forms: Geometry Rationalization with Maya & Rhino3D

Name: Fluid Forms: Geometry Rationalization with Maya & Rhino3D
Price: 93.50 EUR

This workshop teaches how to rationalize free-form Maya models into precise NURBS surfaces in Rhino3D with effective visualization.

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Date:

Aug 9, 10, 2025

Duration:

8 Hours

Difficulty:

Intermediate

Language:

English

Certificate:

Yes

Registration:

€93.50

Tutor:

Hazel Özrenk

Members:

79.48 EUR (27.75%) discount

Recordings:

Available Indefinitely

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Introduction of the workshop:

In the modern design landscape, crafting stunning free-form shapes is only the beginning. The real challenge lies in turning those visionary forms into practical, buildable solutions that meet construction requirements without compromising their artistic essence.

This workshop takes you through proven techniques for simplifying complex geometries, enhancing curvature continuity, and organizing surfaces for efficient real-world application. You’ll gain the skills to refine fluid, organic shapes into precise, build-ready surfaces while preserving the integrity of your original design.

This workshop explores a practical workflow for transforming free-form geometries created in Autodesk Maya into clean, controllable NURBS surfaces in Rhino3D. Ideal for designers and architects working at the intersection of creativity and precision, the course focuses on using Maya for expressive form generation and Rhino for refining and converting geometry using SubD and NURBS tools.

The workshop also includes a brief introduction to rendering with Enscape, a fast and intuitive visualization tool that allows you to quickly explore materiality and present your designs with a strong visual impact. This workshop will also touch on a video creation tool, Runway, to help enhance your final outputs with simple, engaging animations.

What You’ll Learn?

The creative flexibility and design potential of mesh modelling in Maya

Best practices for exporting from Maya to Rhino

Techniques to convert mesh into SubD and NURBS in Rhino3D

Geometry rationalization and surface evaluation techniques: strategies for simplifying complex forms, improving curvature continuity, and preparing surfaces for buildability

How to visualize your work using Enscape within Rhino and export high-quality renderings

Quick post-production with Photoshop and video creation with Runway

A complete, practical workflow from expressive modelling to rational, presentation-ready geometry

Fluid Forms: Geometry Rationalization with Maya & Rhino3D

Methodology:

This workshop begins with a visual introduction to the overall goals, tools, and design logic behind the Maya-to-Rhino workflow. Instruction is structured around progressive, step-by-step demonstrations that move from concept to refinement.

By learning geometry rationalization, you develop essential skills that connect creative ideas with practical accuracy. Whether you’re planning panels for cladding or making sure shapes flow smoothly for structure or airflow, this workshop teaches you how to make your designs workable and polished.

The workshop is structured to build understanding through practical exercises, emphasizing both the creative and technical aspects of the Maya-to-Rhino workflow. Each session is designed to reinforce learning by demonstrating how tools and strategies are applied directly to project-based tasks.

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Content

Introduction + PAACADEMY Updates (04:25)

Concept to render (08:13)

Concept to render workflow overview

This session presents an end-to-end architectural workflow, from research and massing in Maya to surface rationalization in Rhino, rendering, Photoshop contexting, and AI-assisted animation.

Maya modeling tools (39:58)

Maya essentials and modeling workflow

This session walks through essential Maya setup and modeling techniques, covering interface customization, pivot control, selection modes, edge loop insertion, creasing, precise transformations, and step-by-step geometry development for symmetrical design.

Symmetry and form refinement (51:49)

Advanced Maya organic modeling techniques

This session demonstrates advanced modeling in Maya, focusing on symmetrical organic massing, modifier use, Boolean operations, smoothing, and iterative refinement for architectural form

Panelization & UV workflow (58:47)

Maya surface detailing and export

This session covers detailed surface development in Maya, including panelization strategies, subdivided geometry, UV mapping, and preparation of complex forms for export to Rhino.

Cross-platform modeling integration (01:12:43)

Maya to Rhino geometry transfer

This session focuses on integrating Maya models into Rhino, using surface rebuilding, contour extraction, and curve refinement to prepare geometry for Grasshopper-based rationalization.

Detailed Rhino model setup (56:55)

Rhino precision modeling

This session refines Rhino geometry through curve extraction, surface rebuilding, precise scaling, and layout adjustments to prepare the model for rendering and further visualization.

Precision Rhino modeling techniques (47:54)

Advanced Rhino geometry refinement workflow

This session focuses on advanced Rhino modeling, using precise curve editing, surface trimming, joining, and detailing to refine architectural geometry

NURBS form development process (36:12)

Rhino surface modeling & refinement

This session details Rhino-based form development, emphasizing NURBS surface adjustments, clean topology creation, and accurate dimension control for complex architectural elements.

Real-time render setup (30:53)

Rhino to Enscape visualization workflow

This session integrates Rhino models into Enscape, setting up views, adjusting materials, and configuring lighting for real-time architectural visualization.

Real-time visualization polish (39:32)

Enscape rendering refinement techniques

This session develops Enscape visualizations, fine-tuning camera positions, time-of-day lighting, material properties, and environmental settings to produce compelling architectural renders.

Render editing & refinement (24:26)

Enscape Photoshop Runway render workflow

This session finalizes the workshop with Enscape rendering exports, Photoshop post-processing, and Runway AI enhancements to refine composition, color, and visual impact.

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Instructors:

Hazel Özrenk

Biography

Hazel Ozrenk is a creative architect with over 7 years of experience delivering high-end design projects across various sectors, including retail, hospitality, residential, and large-scale urban developments. She has contributed to landmark projects at world-renowned firms, including Zaha Hadid Architects, where she was involved in major works like Unicorn Island, the OCT Exhibition and Theatre, and the Neom Tower. In Turkey, Hazel played a key role in an award-winning factory headquarters project, further expanding her multidisciplinary design expertise. She holds a Master’s degree from the Architectural Association’s Design Research Lab (DRL) in London and has been a registered architect in Turkey since 2012. Hazel brings a strong balance of conceptual creativity and technical precision to her work, with a particular focus on digital design, form generation, and geometry rationalization.

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Duration:	8 Hours
Date:	Aug 9, 10, 2025
Instructor:	Hazel Özrenk
Difficulty:	Intermediate
Language:	English
Certificate:	Yes, Learn more
Digital Members:	79.48 EUR