Picture with 3 different generated block buildings.

Making
SOCIALIST BLOCKS
immortal

Socialist blocks

Block of flats generator is a plugin for Blender 2.79, which allows one to generate detailed models of panel buildings and their surroundings based on the user-selected parameters.

Logo of CTU in Prague.

UNI Project

ASSIGNMENT

Create Blender plug-in generating an object/set of objects based on the chosen parameters.

How I took it to ANOTHER LEVEL?

Most of today’s blocks are already renovated, so future generations will not be able to see their individual prefabricated parts. Seeing their original appearance helps one understand how quickly these buildings were built, giving an insight into history problems. I decided to solve this by creating a program that generates diverse types of these buildings.

Screenshot of plugins UI.

PROCESS

To create true-to-life models, I had watched many documents and read many articles about blocks’ appearance and the way they had been built. Then I figured out how to model individual components, so that they can be put together in different ways and create many different blocks.

Apart from creating 3D models and implementing the plugin, I had also focused on its UI which I tested with users, securing its easy use.

Image depicting 3D model of a block building with lifted roof. Inside walls are also modelled.Image depicting 3D model of a block building with lifted roof. Inside walls are also modelled.

RESULT

The block is detailed inside out, it is therefore suitable for use in computer games, VR and education purposes about socialism.

Picture with 3 different generated block buildings.
Basic block building with benches, pavements and playground with climbers.