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Sharing another image from Project 1901! This visualization was created entirely in Unreal Engine using Quixel, Twinmotion, and ArchVision RPC assets within the foliage tool. The modeling tools and volumetric fog were also critical in creating the 3D scene. My goal was to utilize real-time rendering to its fullest and reduce the need for post-processing in additional tools. This allowed for easier discussions with the client as we edited the camera placement. This also reduced errors during the final stage of output since no additional post-processing files needed updating with revisions. Credit: United Center Master Plan Design: RIOS Landscape Design: Field Operations Tools: Unreal Engine, Quixel, ArchVision

This Summer I worked on a few projects that I am stoked to share with others. One was Project 1901, a mixed-use project reimaging the United Center Campus to reconnect Chicago's West Side. This visualization was created using Unreal Engine and composited with existing drone footage in Photoshop. I am looking forward to sharing more from this project over the next few weeks. Stay tuned! Credit: United Center Master Plan Design: RIOS Landscape Design: Field Operations Background Image: Bill Smith Tools: Unreal Engine, Quixel, Adobe

Introducing The 1901 Project, an ambitious and energizing community-first mixed-use development designed by RIOS in collaboration with the United Center Joint Venture group. Encompassing over 13 million sq. ft., the future vision for the United Center—home to the Chicago Bulls and Chicago Blackhawks—will reconnect surrounding neighborhoods and create a world-class urban core for Chicago’s West Side. The 1901 Project is part of the United Center owners’ $7 billion transformative investment, representing a visionary approach to urban planning set to become a model for metropolises worldwide. Phase I of The 1901 Project will feature an elevated public park with more than 10 acres of public space, a world-class 6,000-seat Music Hall venue, reimagined parking facilities, improved pedestrian experiences, and hotel and retail spaces—activating the neighborhood as a year-round destination to live, work, and play. "Our collaboration with the United Center Joint Venture group reveals an ambitious vision for The 1901 Project that will transform the West Side of Chicago into a world-class example of urban revitalization." – Andy Lantz, Co-CEO and Partner, RIOS To learn more about the 1901 Project, visit the link below. https://lnkd.in/grX__Xcr Collaborators: Client: United Center Joint Venture Master Planner: RIOS Phase 1 Architect: RIOS Landscape Designer: Field Operations Landscape AOR: site design group, ltd. Urban Designer: RIOS Music Hall Architect & Interior Architect: RIOS MEPT, Sustainability: ME Engineers Structural Engineer: MKA Façade & Waterproofing: Thornton Tomasetti Vertical Trans & Façade Access and Maintenance: Lerch Bates Inc. Civil Engineer: HBK Engineering, LLC Code Consultant: Forza Environmental Analysis: RWDI Parking Consultant - DESMAN - Parking Specialists Transportation Engineer: Sam Schwartz Rendering: Studio Ladder #RIOSImagines #The1901ProjectChi #architecture #masterplan #development #urbandesign #chicago #unitedcenter

I am happy to share that I am officially an Unreal Authorized Instructor. Helping others through teaching and training is something I'm passionate about. If you've seen one of my talks in-person or online you've probably gotten a glimpse of that and I hope to continue upskilling talent in a meaningful way moving forward. #studioladder #unrealengine #twinmotion #training #UAI #partner