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During this project, I learned how to develop a stylized environment using a professional workflow entirely inside Blender. One of the most valuable parts of the process was understanding how to organize each stage, from concept development to the final render, which helped me work more efficiently and stay organized throughout the project.
The greyboxing stage was essential for visualizing the overall proportions and composition before focusing on details. Later, creating modular assets allowed me to reuse architectural elements such as windows, arches, and columns, saving time while maintaining visual consistency across the entire scene.
I also improved my skills in UV unwrapping and stylized shading, learning how to apply materials with more depth and detail through edge wear, dirt, and texture variation. Using Geometry Nodes was one of the most interesting aspects of the project because it made it possible to add procedural details like vegetation, roof tiles, and stone paths in a fast and flexible way.
In terms of creative decisions, I wanted the manor to have a cinematic and elegant atmosphere inspired by 18th-century European architecture. The warm lighting and autumn color palette helped reinforce that cozy and stylized feeling.
Overall, this project taught me not only how to create a polished final render, but also how to build a reusable workflow for future environment design and 3D visualization projects.
